Skat Trak/Rim Selection

Pulido221 · 12-29-2011, 04:24 PM

Hey guys, I'm in the market for some skat trak haulers and rims. By looking at my mods and riding in med heavy (sometimes wet) sand i wanted some opinions on best combo for my bike. I will be mainly dragging. Tax season is on it's way

22" or 20" ?

9" rim or 10" ?

8 - 9 - 10 paddle ?

hauler or hauler extremes ? Decided on- standard haulers

Pulido221 · 12-29-2011, 04:31 PM

This a 20" on a 9" blue label. Do you think a 22" would be too big for my bike?

kfxguy · 12-29-2011, 09:52 PM

I rather a 21" or 22" anyday. Floats better. Gear to compensate. 8 paddles would be good for med to heavy and slightly wet sand.

kfxguy · 12-29-2011, 09:55 PM

Or maybe even a 9 paddle. 8 inch rim. Extreme hauler has a thicker blade.

Pulido221 · 12-29-2011, 11:45 PM

Ok, ruled out extremes, I'd probably need a longer swinger for that lol.
With 13 t sprocket paddles spun too much so I'm going with 14 t. Would a 22" 9 paddle 9" rim hurt my speed up top in 4th gear? Rather than a 22" 9 paddle 8"'rim would increase my speed up top? Thanks for the help BTW

spize909 · 01-01-2012, 06:34 PM

you don't need 9 paddles.........especially in that wet stuff.
I'd say 8", 8 paddle, 21"

cataway · 01-01-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulido221

Ok, ruled out extremes, I'd probably need a longer swinger for that lol.
With 13 t sprocket paddles spun too much so I'm going with 14 t. Would a 22" 9 paddle 9" rim hurt my speed up top in 4th gear? Rather than a 22" 9 paddle 8"'rim would increase my speed up top? Thanks for the help BTW

are you going to be dragracing or just riding ?

Pulido221 · 01-01-2012, 10:45 PM

Mostly just drag racing and jumping. I will be buying them next month brand new so I want to make sure I pick them out right.

Pulido221 · 01-01-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spize909

you don't need 9 paddles.........especially in that wet stuff.
I'd say 8", 8 paddle, 21"

That sounds like a good choice, 8 paddle it is then.

spize909 · 01-01-2012, 11:26 PM

well if you're gonna be doing alot of draggin', I'd listen to Cat or kfxguy.
Like I said, I personally run 8" 6 paddle Haulers and they're all the paddle I need but I have some 8's on my wifes and they use to be on mine and I'm pretty sure I'm faster now. The 6's have more rollout though so that may have something to do with it.

Pulido221 · 01-02-2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spize909

well if you're gonna be doing alot of draggin', I'd listen to Cat or kfxguy.
Like I said, I personally run 8" 6 paddle Haulers and they're all the paddle I need but I have some 8's on my wifes and they use to be on mine and I'm pretty sure I'm faster now. The 6's have more rollout though so that may have something to do with it.

Ok, i'll be shooting for 8 or 9 paddle any how. I would want to take the holeshot all the time so maybe 9 paddle would hook up quicker?

spize909 · 01-02-2012, 10:58 AM

maybe 9 paddles will rob power and spin slower...................just sayin'
There is a happy medium between hooking up and loosing hp. If you have too much hook-up and no provision for looping it (wheelie bar or extended swinger) then you'll be feathering the throttle anyway and then it's a waste of paddle.
I think 8 is even too much on a quad that's set-up with a stock swinger and mid-range power.

Pulido221 · 01-13-2012, 02:02 PM

Bump! My W-2's came in so I need some help with my paddle set up. Im gona buy a 400ex rear spring (hoping will help restrict poping a wheelie on take off) and some light blue labels or maybe drag cut rims for the rears (shamrock style rims to save some weight) so I need some help

And if I decide to go with 21" tire where can I find one? All I run into is a 20 or 22 every where I look

Pulido221 · 01-13-2012, 02:05 PM

Will these be lighter than reg blue labels?

YOURADHERE · 01-13-2012, 02:10 PM

Yes, less material so they're lighter but not by much but I suppose every little bit helps.

12-29-2011, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Skat Trak/Rim Selection Hey guys, I'm in the market for some skat trak haulers and rims. By looking at my mods and riding in med heavy (sometimes wet) sand i wanted some opinions on best combo for my bike. I will be mainly dragging. Tax season is on it's way 22" or 20" ? 9" rim or 10" ? 8 - 9 - 10 paddle ? hauler or hauler extremes ? Decided on- standard haulers __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET " Last edited by Pulido221; 01-02-2012 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Update

12-29-2011, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	This a 20" on a 9" blue label. Do you think a 22" would be too big for my bike? __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

12-29-2011, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,953	I rather a 21" or 22" anyday. Floats better. Gear to compensate. 8 paddles would be good for med to heavy and slightly wet sand. __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

12-29-2011, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
kfxguy :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana baton rouge Posts: 5,953	Or maybe even a 9 paddle. 8 inch rim. Extreme hauler has a thicker blade. __________________ OCTOBER 2009 QOTM KFX470 (The Black beast) -web cams custom grinds, titanium valves,cv4 springs -dyna programmable -4" extended swinger, rad aluminum axle -ported head (by me)(please do not pm me about head porting. Thx) -cp 94mm stroker piston, hot rods +5mm stroker -44mm straight bored fcr carb, Fci intake -powder coated everything

12-29-2011, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Ok, ruled out extremes, I'd probably need a longer swinger for that lol. With 13 t sprocket paddles spun too much so I'm going with 14 t. Would a 22" 9 paddle 9" rim hurt my speed up top in 4th gear? Rather than a 22" 9 paddle 8"'rim would increase my speed up top? Thanks for the help BTW __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

01-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	you don't need 9 paddles.........especially in that wet stuff. I'd say 8", 8 paddle, 21" __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

01-01-2012, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Mostly just drag racing and jumping. I will be buying them next month brand new so I want to make sure I pick them out right. __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

01-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	well if you're gonna be doing alot of draggin', I'd listen to Cat or kfxguy. Like I said, I personally run 8" 6 paddle Haulers and they're all the paddle I need but I have some 8's on my wifes and they use to be on mine and I'm pretty sure I'm faster now. The 6's have more rollout though so that may have something to do with it. __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

01-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	maybe 9 paddles will rob power and spin slower...................just sayin' There is a happy medium between hooking up and loosing hp. If you have too much hook-up and no provision for looping it (wheelie bar or extended swinger) then you'll be feathering the throttle anyway and then it's a waste of paddle. I think 8 is even too much on a quad that's set-up with a stock swinger and mid-range power. __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

01-13-2012, 02:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Bump! My W-2's came in so I need some help with my paddle set up. Im gona buy a 400ex rear spring (hoping will help restrict poping a wheelie on take off) and some light blue labels or maybe drag cut rims for the rears (shamrock style rims to save some weight) so I need some help And if I decide to go with 21" tire where can I find one? All I run into is a 20 or 22 every where I look __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

01-13-2012, 02:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	Will these be lighter than reg blue labels? __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

01-13-2012, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
YOURADHERE :::Post Whore::: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,766	Yes, less material so they're lighter but not by much but I suppose every little bit helps. __________________ "I'm only going to put nerfs on it"- Me lying to myself 07 Z400- Yoshi RS3 exhaust, Uni filter, White Brothers CDI, HDUSA +2 A arms, TCS triple rate shocks(front), Houser +2 swing arm, Elka rear shock and linkage, Lonestar axle, Pro Armor nerfs, Laker plastics, does anyone even read this sh!t? Growing pile of parts: CW 434 kit KW valves springs FCR carb Walsh Race Craft +3+1 LT arms

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