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Features:
- HRP's ice scratchers prevent hi-fax wear and overheating when riding on ice or hard-packed snow.
- These spring loaded scratchers drag in the snow creating a spray of ice chips into the skid frame lubricating your hi-fax.
- Holz scratchers will lower water temperature up to 30 degrees F on hard pack snow.
- Sold in kit form, easy to install and allows removal of extra wheels thus eliminating up to 4 pounds.
- Hooks over rails when not in use.
Installation:
Click the link below to get detailed instructions on how to install your Holz Ice Scratchers.
http://www.atvpt.com/09_HRP/Ice_Scratchers/HRP_8001_Install_Instructions_v2.1.pdf
Note: I chose to keep my bogie wheels up front because we are installing billet wheels on this project also, so I am installing my ice scratchers just behind the front bogie wheels.
There is a grove just behind the bogie wheel that the spring sets in beautifully, so all I had to do was drill one hole on each side to mount the springs in.
Note: It is very important to make sure you vacuum up all the aluminum drill shavings from your hi-fax area. Any loose shavings left behind will tear up your hi-fax, leading to pre-mature hi-fax failure.
Install your spring as shown above. The right hand picture above shows the Ice Scratcher Spring in the lowered position.
You can choose to hang your springs over the rear of the rail when not in use or make a clip like I did in the pictures above. It was very easy to make the hanger clip, and I am very sure the spring will not come down when not needed.
Click the link below to get detailed instructions on how to install your Holz Ice Scratchers.
http://www.atvpt.com/09_HRP/Ice_Scratchers/HRP_8001_Install_Instructions_v2.1.pdf
Note: I chose to keep my bogie wheels up front because we are installing billet wheels on this project also, so I am installing my ice scratchers just behind the front bogie wheels.
There is a grove just behind the bogie wheel that the spring sets in beautifully, so all I had to do was drill one hole on each side to mount the springs in.
Note: It is very important to make sure you vacuum up all the aluminum drill shavings from your hi-fax area. Any loose shavings left behind will tear up your hi-fax, leading to pre-mature hi-fax failure.
Install your spring as shown above. The right hand picture above shows the Ice Scratcher Spring in the lowered position.
You can choose to hang your springs over the rear of the rail when not in use or make a clip like I did in the pictures above. It was very easy to make the hanger clip, and I am very sure the spring will not come down when not needed.
My
Impression:
Pros:
Pros:
HRP's ice scratchers prevent hi-fax wear and overheating when
riding on ice or hard-packed snow.
Hooks over rails when not in use.
HRP offers individual replacement springs.
Cons:
None.
Bottom Line:
If you run the type of trails like I do, or you have larger paddles on your track, engine cooling will be an issue sometimes. I chose Holz Racing Products Ice Scratchers because of their claim that when in use their Ice Scratchers will lower water temperature up to 30 degrees F on hard pack snow.
Those are big numbers and I know these ice scratchers will
come in handy this winter when we are running down icy trails. Remember, heat
robs performance, and a cool running engine will he a happy
engine.
Installation is straight forward, and can be done with a drill and a few tools, which most people will already have in your tool box anyway.
Installation is straight forward, and can be done with a drill and a few tools, which most people will already have in your tool box anyway.
This is a very easy project to do. If you are running the flat
lands like I do, and do not run in powder snow like the mountain guys, maybe
check out how I installed my ice scratchers. I have a long track and I know they work great where I installed them. If you have a short track,
this type of installation may not work for you. Consult with Holz Racing before
you do your installation on your sled.
I was running the trails at slow speed the other day during one of our winter warm spells, and my sled was running between 5 and 6 bars on the temp gauge. I dropped my ice scratchers, and within a mile down the trail my sled was running between 3 and 4 bars on the temperature gauge. This is about the best test of the Holz Ice Scratchers that you can get, and they passed with flying colors.
I was running the trails at slow speed the other day during one of our winter warm spells, and my sled was running between 5 and 6 bars on the temp gauge. I dropped my ice scratchers, and within a mile down the trail my sled was running between 3 and 4 bars on the temperature gauge. This is about the best test of the Holz Ice Scratchers that you can get, and they passed with flying colors.
We all know that heat is an issue on the trails sooner or
later, and installing these ice scratchers will effectively cure that problem
when needed.
Bottom Line, if you are looking to cool your snowmobile's engine, take a look at what Holz Racing Products has for your sled. I went Holz and am glad I did!
Contact Info:
Web Site:
Address:
Holz Racing Products
6226 Chasteen Road
Lynden, WA 98264
Holz Racing Products
6226 Chasteen Road
Lynden, WA 98264
USA
Phone:
Phone: 360.398.7006
Fax: 360.398.0267
Fax: 360.398.0267
E-Mail:
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