DuraFlex Ice Scratchers - Installation and Review

[@thirdgearboogie2210]

Just picked up a 2016 Rush Pro S 800 LE With 6k on the clock. I wish I would have seen your Axys videos before I purchased this thing. So many weird engineering issues. Oh well, it's mine now. I'll have to make it work for me. I'm sure I will be reaching out over the summer months. Appreciate everything you do for the community brother🤘

[@StreetersGarage]

The Axys platform is pretty relatable. I had mine for 5 years and 8k miles and for the most part, the sled is pretty easy to work on for the majority of the service work that needs to be done.

[@MBTUE]

While riding hard packed yesterday the temp light came on the my V max 600 !(Now I know the light actually works) I looked back and the snow flap was bent backwards and was riding on the track. Hence no snow cooling the exchanger at the back of the tunnel. Another simple fix is a new snow flap it helps keep the snow circulating in the upper part of the tunnel.I know that's not your problem but some people overlook this. Mark Bow

[@StreetersGarage]

That was the first thing I did on the Fusion and it helped out a lot.

[@lauravanveldhuizen5687]

Any thoughts on 12” versus 16” scratchers? I can get the Woody’s brand at my local shop. I’d be installing them in the same spot as you. 121” track. 2012 Polaris rush 600.

[@StreetersGarage]

12” will be fine.

[@mikejarvis2990]

Very nice job. I think I mounted mine to low I am going to move higher

[@StreetersGarage]

Ok

[@capecod54]

These do work great! However all the reviews i read , no one ever mentioned to pull them up if your forced to ride on a dirt road.. My underside is all black and is now sand blasted! wtf

[@StreetersGarage]

I think that goes without saying that they shouldn’t be used in the dirt.

[@davestrout8641]

Hi have a question was there a spacer behind the rail that over lapped the hole drilled out ? I have a 15 switchback and there is a oversized spacer that kinda blocks the hole thanks

[@StreetersGarage]

Don’t remember. I’ll need to look.

[@Sardonic1981]

nice! quick question, just researching sleds ATM, so many different options... but what is the best all around track length, lug length for half off half on trail riding.... so long haul groomed trails but some capability in off trail powder..... love the Polaris Rush model. High on my list.

[@StreetersGarage]

If you’re looking for a crossover sled. You’ll be looking at a track length of 136-144. With a lug height of 1.625 which is ideal for trail and occasional off trail excursions

[@Sardonic1981]

@@StreetersGarage for sure, that's exactly what I'm realizing. Thanks!

[@StreetersGarage]

Anytime. Good luck on your research and eventual purchase. 😀

[@miketrotta9344]

These are supposed to mounted toward the front of the sled... not the rear.

[@StreetersGarage]

It all depends on the skid and the placement of the bogies and idlers. Unfortunately it’s not a one size fits all. Regardless, the scratchers have been on the sled for 4 seasons, have not fallen off, been damaged and keeps the temperature right at 120 degrees regardless of conditions.

[@mygeostory]

Thanks

[@StreetersGarage]

You got it.

[@Paisteboy]

Wow! your sled runs hot. Looks like you need those scratchers. Were the ski mounted scratchers on your old sled? I put on 111 miles today on hard packed and didn't even use my scratchers. I thought this would be a good opportunity to use them but didn't need them. My sled stayed between 109 and 118 while riding and 125 if I idled trailside. If we sat for more than a half minute I shut the sled off. Temperature outside went from 27 at the start of the ride to 45 by the end.

[@StreetersGarage]

+paisteboy On the first real ride Dec 31, 2017. The temps were in the single digits and the trails were rock hard with about 2-3" of snow on top of the base. When we first started off, the average temp was around 145 and at one point it shot up to 165 briefly. As the day warmed up and the trails softened up the avergae was around 138. After reading the forums, this seemed to be the normal behavior until you installed scratchers. I have the ski mounted on the Fusion and that runs consistently at 135 with the scratchers down. I remember seeing the temp gauge on your Blizzard and was amazed that it ran that cool.

[@Paisteboy]

Yeah, except for the time it had no coolant in it. lol. I'm glad that never happened again. Just turned out to be a loose hose clamp.

[@StreetersGarage]

+paisteboy Lol. I remember watching that video. Luckily you noticed it before it turned into a disaster.

[@Paisteboy]

That's for sure. The sled has safety precautions built in. It engaged the rev limiter so I could only ride it at a crawl, but it got me to shop to buy coolant. But you probably saw that in the video too.

[@joshuanelson9936]

hey do you have contact info for Bunke Racing? I can't seem to get ahold of them

[@StreetersGarage]

They have a FB page.

[@joshuanelson9936]

@@StreetersGarage Ya tried that.

[@sean2743]

i still don't understand why they cost between $100.00 and $300 like really... what a money grab... i think i will save myself the money and make my own under $20 insane they charge this price for an already over expensive hobby :( liked and sub your video

[@StreetersGarage]

Completely agree. There’s probably $15 worth of materials at the most. I’ve used these as well as a style that attached to the inside of the skis. Those are significantly cheaper and they performed the same function.

[@StreetersGarage]

and thanks for subscribing!

[@timmyjumbo4262]

I got some eBay ones for $25 for both and came with spare tips

[@StreetersGarage]

Nice. I’m currently testing a new style of these. They’ll be posted on the channel in a couple of weeks.

[@BuildAProWorkShop]

It doesn't show them slapping the rails and fucking up the paint

[@StreetersGarage]

Agreed, I took some 1/2" ID fuel line and split it and then used a couple of zip ties to attach it to the rail. This fixed the issue.

[@CobraR99]

You can not just ask people to subscribe before you even start showing content

[@StreetersGarage]

I could do a lot of things.

[@sledderz4066]

These ice scratchers are straight up garbage. I’ve gone through so many pairs. They just don’t last. I recommend the brp scratchers. We put them on all of our Polaris’s. The brp ice scratchers are the only good thing skidoo makes haha

[@StreetersGarage]

The Adventure is going on it’s 5th season and the Axys on 4. Zero issues.