Well you could consider selling the track with studs then buying whatever track you want.

Never done it but something tells me it would be harder than it looks and I'd be concered about durabilty.

 

Think about it, that track would be swiss cheese if you removed the studs. If you dont want to run studs replace the track.

 

That don't matter. Out west there's guys drilling 2-3 1 inch holes per row in there tracks. They hold them WOT all day long like that.

 

You will have no durability issues with the holes in the track. I've done it without any problems. Studs are too much of a hastle (coolant issues) imo for the riding I do, therefore I will never stud a sled period.

 

To stud or not to stud is a preference issue. I have always studded my tracks because every time I ride a non studded track, I feel it takes me longer to brake and stop the machine. For me it is purely a safety issue. It does help in the hole shot as well.

As far as removing them, I have never done it but have several buddies that have. For the most part, the track seems to give up the ghost quicker when the studs are removed. I think the guys out west have less problems because they are not trying to hook up on groomies. Their tracks are spinning free through the powder so they don't put the stress on them that us midwestern riders tend to.

Just my opinion. :c-n:

 

you won't have problems. When I bought mine I didn't like how many there were, so I pulled some out. As long as they're drilled (installed) right, you won't have a problem. Don't think I'll personally add any studs to new sleds, not my thing.

 

They can come out anytime it's not something you inspect before each ride unless it's an obvious tear. I had one come out went through the tunnel and embedded in the seat.

 

I also have a 600 Sno pro and when I got it the gave me an extra track and I thought I would pull the studs out of 1 and leave the other one studed . But because it had 2" studs with tall aluminum nuts I could only get half the studs out Because they were all bent ! And I striped half of all the Allen key holes in the studs .

 

been riding for 40 years without studs.bought a used machine last fall with studs.ok lets give it a try.after first ride out came the studs.sled handled so much better.i'll never have them again.took mine out with an air impact.took about a hour.

 

40 years riding without studs, I can see why the first time you did not like them. Just the opposite here, will not ride a sled of mine without studs. I know I will stop faster that you will. It's a safety thing with me.