New owner of 80 skidoo blizzard 7500+

Hello all,
Thanks for the add to the forum. My name is Ron I’m from Pennsylvania and as the title says I just picked up a 80 skidoo blizzard 7500+. Been sitting outside for 2 years not a total wreck had running kinda good but sure likes to foul plugs please be easy as I’m New to the snowmobile world thanks for any advice

New owner of 80 skidoo blizzard 7500+

Measurements for tools

Any one have a Ryde Fx Shocks Ifp Position/Extract tool? Looking for diameter and thread size that screws into the ifp to make one. Can’t justified spending $90 for a threaded rod with a ruler on it.

Measurements for tools

Xc 700

One of the guys iWork with said he had a wedge xc 700 twin. Didn't think they made the 700 twin till after the gen 2? But since I don't know everything I'd like to get educated. I'm thinking it was a transplant. When was the 700 twin born? Was it in the xc? He had a white hood. Just curious. I didn't call him a liar. But he can spread it out pretty thick sooo?

Xc 700

1996 Arctic Cat Jag 440 Liquid

I am looking for an exhaust tube for this sled.

Any offers or pointers would be appreciated.

I have welded up the one I have but not sure how long it will hold up.

1996 Arctic Cat Jag 440 Liquid

Crank no start issue.

Ok guys. got a problem. The 97 Ski Doo Touring 380 would not start today. I had it running over the summer, no problem. what it does is cranks but wont start. it has no spark and the headlight is very dim. every once in a while I can get it to start and it runs fine, everything works. then I shut it off and again it wont start.
This issue seems to be hot or cold. I got it started again and got it on the trailer. This sled has had this issue since I bought it. One day it wouldn't start when it was -10. I let it sit till after lunch and then it started and ran fine the rest of the day and the next day. last year it died on the trail on my son. I turned around and it started up so we went to go get lunch. when we came out an hour later it wouldn't start. It looked like it wasn't getting any fuel. So we jumped on the Cat and came back with the trailer and it started right up. I rebuilt the fuel pump at the end of last season, but we never got it back out on the trail.
So here we are now. the previous owner said he replaced the coil/CDI, and it did look newer and wasn't even mounted (I did mount it when I seen it laying on the bellypan).
So I guess my question is does this sound like a Stator going bad? I`de like to test it before I spend $150-$200.

Crank no start issue.

Looking for riders that live around Phoenix Tucson Arizona

I ride around the White Mountains in Jacob's Lake Utah looking for people with like interest to ride with

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Looking for riders that live around Phoenix Tucson Arizona

1st snowmobile- recs on older model??

Moved to a new place with a couple acres and have been looking at different snowmobiles on craigslist and trying to learn about them. Any recaps on solid older models to look for? Looking to spend 1000-1500 and realize I will be messing with it and fixing things. I am Indiana and we don't get a ton of snow so this would just a fun thing for the kids and I to mess around with a couple times a year. Just to give an example of what I am finding. Also, when looking At these, besides starting it, what to test/look at mechanically??

Artic Cat Panther 440 -$975
http://ift.tt/2gSZq9V

Polaris Indy 340
http://ift.tt/2gSrEBq

Skidoo 540
http://ift.tt/2gSZqGX

Any thing to look out for?? Thanks all!!

1st snowmobile- recs on older model??

Polaris Indy 340 oil injection

Going to look at a 1998 Indy 340 short track that appears to be in good shape the only thing wrong with it is the oil injection doesn't work so the guy has been mixing the gas for the past 2 years, just wondering what usually goes wrong with the oil injector pump and if it is pricey to fix, the guy is asking 2000$ Canadian for it and it has about 1000 kms on it

Polaris Indy 340 oil injection

Yay!

It’s snowing! Time to get the sleds out!

You can’t see it but it’s out there.

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Yay!

97 136” hyfax

Hey guys. I want to replace my slides on our 97 Ski Doo touring E LT 2 up. It is a 136” sled. I am wanting to use Yellow slides, but am having a hard time finding them. I’m finding everything but yellow. They are in the shed now and buried so measuring them isn’t easy. Length is t an issue, just looking to find what will fit!

Thanks

97 136” hyfax

Sxr700 bogs when i come to a stop

So I'm new to the forum but have a Question: I just purchased a 2000 Sxr700 and today I drove it in my field and had a issue. When I take off at full throttle it rips good but when I let off it and come to a stop it bogs to the point where it will not move as if its running on one or two cylinders but after 10 seconds of idle it'll clear right back up as if it never happened? Please Help

Sxr700 bogs when i come to a stop

Sxr700 bogs when i come to a stop

So I'm new to the forum but have a Question: I just purchased a 2000 Sxr700 and today I drove it in my field and had a issue. When I take off at full throttle it rips good but when I let off it and come to a stop it bogs to the point where it will not move as if its running on one or two cylinders but after 10 seconds of idle it'll clear right back up as if it never happened? Please Help

Sxr700 bogs when i come to a stop

Newbie from Central MN

Hello, I'm a newbie to snowmobiles and just got back from picking up a 1995 XLT with 3200 miles on it. Kind of a rush decision but I always wanted a sled and figured this would be a budget way to get started.
Will be posting a lot of what is this, how to do this and so on. Appreciate the community participation I've seen just browsing so far.

Newbie from Central MN

2014 Arctic Cat M800

2014 Arctic Cat M800 top of the line snowmobile, barely used, TONS of upgraded parts- new exhaust, Fox shocks, extra thick tracks, much more in boxes, has been in garage for 2 years
Trailer can be included
Located in Livermore, CA
$8500

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2014 Arctic Cat M800

Survey for my engineering class

My name is Ben and I am currently a senior at Prairie Ridge High School in Illinois. I am currently taking Engineering Design and Development where I am tasked with finding a problem in the world and creating a solution. It is a year long project and we will present our idea at the end of the year to a group of engineers. Being an active snowmobiler for as long as I can remember I have noticed a problem while riding.. I can't access my phone easily without taking off my gloves and searching through my backpack. This usually leads to my cold hands and snow on my phone. My group, two other high school students, have decided to take on this problem. Before we do that, we need to validate our problem with consumers. All I am asking is for you to fill out this quick survey (should take about 3 minutes to complete). All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys!

http://ift.tt/2zRyZpD zz4GRw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Survey for my engineering class

Vmax 600 Exhaust manifold gaskets

Where can I get exhaust gaskets for a vmax 600?

Thanks
Don

Vmax 600 Exhaust manifold gaskets

03 f7 idles fine but wont move

Last winter I was riding the sled and it was running fine. The clutch is an aftermarket clutch as far as I'm concerned, as it doesn't crack open until around 4500-5000 rmps. So, I ended up towing a buddy out of a drift and the sled was really put under load. I know they aren't meant to tow, especially in deep snow, but it was necessary. A few days later I got stuck in a drift and tried working out of it but the sled was sort of bogging. I came to realize on the next ride that it would drive and move but it would reach a certain point in speed and stay there. Not a rev limiter, but a constant speed where it wouldn't rev any higher. There was also a weird noise coming from the clutch. I changed the belt and plugs but it didn't fix anything. Now the sled idles fine but will not move. Is the clutch spent? Maybe rollers or springs? I am not a mechanic and have a basic understanding of the sled. I am certain its the top clutch, the secondary, that is causing the issue but maybe not. Any help or what to start looking at would be helpful. Thanks

03 f7 idles fine but wont move

Arctic cat 440

I Got a question
Can I put a 2001 ZR 440 hood and belly plates and side panels on a 98 ZR 440

Arctic cat 440

72 cheetah no lights

Hi all. Just got my first vintage sled running but no lights. It looks like the electric start, which I didn't try is not factory. I started it with the pull starter
Is this a common problem?
Anybody dealt with this our have a list of possible suspects?
Anybody have a wiring diagram with wire colors?
Like my last posts... thanks for any info

72 cheetah no lights

Snow!

I was up at the snow cat shed today, and this is what we had on the ground! It's going to be a great year!!

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Snow!

IQ 750 turbo secondary clutch stuck open?

Hey everyone. I just recently changed my belt on my IQ and noticed when I removed the belt tool that the clutch didn?t return to its position after the tool was fully out. Any ideas on what?s up or how to get it to come back out? I?m pretty new to snowmobiles and honestly this was the first belt I?ve ever changed.

IQ 750 turbo secondary clutch stuck open?

Need Diamond Drive

Hi guys!
I need daimond drive for articat zr 900 2004..anybody know where i can fine this
Thanks..

Need Diamond Drive

Hello all I?m Matt from K-zoo MI

I have a 98 Arctic Cat ZL 440. Sled ran good last year, till the end. Then the sled just wouldn?t build enough RPMs to engage the clutch. This year I was looking it over and noticed that the carburetor flange was tore, so I replaced it. Now I can?t keep it running. I cleaned both carbs, replaced fuel filter. Don?t know what else to do. Need some help. Any suggestions?

Hello all I?m Matt from K-zoo MI

Piston 99 Polaris xc 500

I rebuilt the motor about 200 miles ago and I took a compression test 1 cly 110 took apart and top of piston looks like pieces chipped off didn?t mess up cly walls and rings still good just trying to figure out what went wrong before I rebuild it.

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Piston 99 Polaris xc 500

12volt outlet off headlight power?

1998 Polaris Indy, can I wire a 12v outlet off the headlights wires? Is there a better place to "splice in"?

12volt outlet off headlight power?

WTB 1998 thundercat hood decals anything you got!!!

I need all decals and willing to pay for my 1998 thundercat hood.

WTB 1998 thundercat hood decals anything you got!!!

Idle question

I have an 02 ZL 800 with EFI and was just curious what the idle should be at, from what I'm hearing here is 2000-2500, which is making me a little worried as i just bought mine the end of this summer and it sits at about 1200 when idling. Never goes below at the very least and picks up rpms fine and hold the idle for extended periods.... Is my Idle low? and could that mean something is wrong?

Idle question

Best wax for a hood

Want to really buff up my 1998 thundercat hood to get that silky smooth finish what u guys using

Best wax for a hood

2007 Polaris IQ 600 CFI

I'm trying to sell my 2007 IQ 600 sled with only 2900 miles. Needs nothing, ready to go! Has a cobra pull cord and handle, higher windshield, handlebar riser (stock ones included) fox racing rear shock, and aftermarket trail can. I live in Hollandale WI, but can drive to meet. Will consider any offers! Let me know if you have any questions. Asking $3500

Thanks, Jarrett

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2007 Polaris IQ 600 CFI

WTB 1998 thundercat decals

Hey guys, does anyone have or know of anyone that still has decals for a 98 TCat? I tried ordering them and they no longer exist even though the microfiche says they do. Please!! Also looking for a 98 thundercat cover.

WTB 1998 thundercat decals

WTB 1998 Thundercat 1000 decals

Hey guys, does anyone have or know of anyone that still has decals for a 98 TCat? I tried ordering them and they no longer exist even though the microfiche says they do. Please!! Also looking for a 98 thundercat cover.

WTB 1998 Thundercat 1000 decals

motor rebuild

Hi... I have 1976 ski-doo tnt with a 340.. no spark.. looking for someone in mn who works on these motors as I am not familiar with them.. I need someone who I can take the motor to and have them go thru it as it hasn't ran In quite some time, I don't know what else it may need.. who rebuilds these motors? thanks: :dunno:

motor rebuild

Big bore kit

Does anyone know if dne performance is still in business looking to put a big bore kit in my 809

Big bore kit

1994 prowler 440 efi nightmare

First 10 to 20 pulls of the day it has no spark then after pulling the spark returns and stays and runs great.

1994 prowler 440 efi nightmare

'97 XLT won't start ... embarrassed how little I know

I thought I had an almost general understanding of engines but I am nearly lost trying to figure much out about this snowmobile. :dunno:

It started about 4 months ago but I've pulled starting rope at least 70 times in the last 3 days and it doesn't start.

I used to smell gas when it did start but I don't smell it when I try to start it now.

I put more gas into the tank because I thought it might be low on fuel. That didn't help.

I am not sure where the carburetor is located. Is there a carburetor for each cylinder? There is something that looks like a carburetor to me but there is 3 of them.

Also, I'm not sure how much fuel should be in the fuel filter cartridge but there is only about 1/3" of gas in it.

What would you suggest I try first? If I had an uneducated guess, there is not fuel getting to wherever it needs to get. :eek:

Any idea what I should try?

The only snowmobile mechanic near me closed up his shop a couple of months ago and moved away.

'97 XLT won't start ... embarrassed how little I know

Secondary clutch halves siezed together

I bought a used secondary clutch off ebay and the two halves are seized together, any ideas what I can do.

Secondary clutch halves siezed together

Swp Meet in Illinois 2017

Triple E Sales 1301 Division St Orion, IL 61273 is having its annual Motorsports Swap Meet on Sunday October 29, 2017 from 9AM to 2PM. If you have something to sell, swap, or want to buy stop on out. This is for anything from snowmobiles, atvs, side by sides, to motorcycles and gokarts or whatever you have. Food is available on grounds from the Galesburg Prairie Drifters Snowmobile Club. Door prizes and drawings held thru out the day. Come out have some fun, trade stories and get into the mood for the upcoming season. There is a sellers fee, but no buyers or spectator fee. For more information give us a call at 309-526-3443 or here is link. http://ift.tt/2yVbTNy

Swp Meet in Illinois 2017

2002 YAMAHA sx viper 700

Hey everybody, I am new to the site. I bought a 2002 YAMAHA sx viper last season and am doing my routine maintenance on it. As I road it around the yard I am hearing a noise sounds like it?s coming from the drive shaft. Almost like it?s skipping or a bearing. You can feel it when riding slow and also hear a clinking noise. If I could get some input if anyone else has had this issue that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2002 YAMAHA sx viper 700

Arizona snowmobiling

Looking for people who live around Tucson Phoenix Arizona that want to go up to the White Mountains and ride this winter I moved here from Northern Michigan I have a 162 m8000 looking for guys to go riding with

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Arizona snowmobiling

Yes or No? 2016 Skidoo Summit

Ok, I'm looking to sell my IQ 600 efi and found a 2016 ski doo summit 146 600 etec for $4700. Deal right? Well it has 7000 miles on it from last year. I'm guessing it was a rental or demo? I really like how it looks condition wise, just not a fan of the miles. Is it still worth me buying?

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Yes or No? 2016 Skidoo Summit

Yamaha Excel V No spark!

Bought an old Yamaha Excel V, previous owner told it ran last year. The spark is missing, we have checked, that the wire what is going from the CDI to the ignition coil has some low voltage (when engine is turned over) so we have suspected that the fault has to be in the ignition coil. Boughta brand new coil, but there is still no spark at all!

The tether switch has been bridged and that can`t be it, what next? Can it be the ignition switch or something else? Maybe someone has to suggest what should be checked, or is there anything else what can be bridged, to bypass all the switches etc?

Yamaha Excel V No spark!

NH Grass drags/water cross! Who went?

Had a great time Saturday, PACKED with people. Picked up some parts at the swap meet, Rave-X was there too. Anyone else go?

NH Grass drags/water cross! Who went?

Wobbling driven pulley

Fired up my '72 Cheetah 440 for the first time since getting it home and my joy was replaced with a what the hell. While setting the track tightness it was up on a jack stand and noticed the primary pulley being off. It wobbled a bit and hoped it was th e sheev. It's not. I shut it down and spun the drive shaft very slow and th e shaft is bent about 1/16 of an inch. The eccentric bearing is fine and actually looks new. I wondering if during its replacement somebody bent the drive shaft.. or is there something I'm missing. How could that shaft get bent without wrecking something else?
Thanks in advance for any info
"Rubber side down"

Wobbling driven pulley

New rear shock = very stiff suspension!

So last year I replaced the rear shock in my 97 PE with a FireCat shock (exact same length). And now the entire suspension is stiff, I have to jump on the grab bar in order to compress it a little! Any ideas?

New rear shock = very stiff suspension!

2004 700 twin liberty engine speedo drop out

Just picked up this 2004 700 twin liberty engine mounted in a 98 600 xc sp chassis. Previous owner told me that the speedo drops to zero sometimes when driving along. I'm hoping this is some simple electrical issue but, is there something else I should out for? No snow here yet so I haven't experienced the speedo drop myself.

2004 700 twin liberty engine speedo drop out

700 twin liberty engine

Is my 2004 700 twin liberty engine considered one of the "big blocks"?

700 twin liberty engine

Hello! Snowmobile engine in an art car

Hello! I got an old junky gas powered golf cart, and Indy 500 EFI motor. Eventually, it will be an art car for Burning Man, but for mow I am completely out of my comfort zone. If anybody on this forum lives around Sacramento area, I would much appreciate a consult!

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Parting '03 EDGE RMK 800

Hey all, I've got a sled that I bought for the skid, track, and other suspension components that I plan to sell the rest of. It's currently running and drivable. Major pieces up for sale include: engine (planning to sell as long block, but could do the whole thing), exhaust and other engine parts, clutches, body pieces, lights, instruments, etc. I'll post pictures and more details soon (will do a compression check and post results too). Sled has 4700 miles and unknown history. No papers, but I ran the VIN when I got it, and it's clean. Post or PM with any pieces you're interested in.

Parting '03 EDGE RMK 800

Short VIN issue

I'm looking for insurance on the Polaris 600 I just picked up. I sent the VIN from ownership to the broker. He said it was a short VIN. The number on the sled is even shorter. Does my 600 Polaris even have a 17 digit VIN?

Short VIN issue

Polaris 1990 Sprint won't spark.

I have a 1990 spint, electric start, and I can't get it to spark. I have replaced the CDI box, the alternator looks good, and the switches seem to be okay, checked those too. Any suggestions? It doesn't have the battery in it, if that even matters, I have just been pulling it. I got these free from a friend, and would really like to get them working. Also if I had to, is there a way that I could bypass the switches? I can't figure out why I am not getting a spark.

Polaris 1990 Sprint won't spark.

93 mx470 electrical issues

I just picked up a 93 mx470 with 583 motor. I am new to sleds and i am trying to fix this one up a bit. i cleaned the carbs gaped the plugs fixed the fuel lines and i can get it to start but it has a high idle - I believe this is just an idle screw adjustment issue. The bigger problem is that none of the electronics work, no gauges , no headlight nothing.... the sled came with no battery so i hooked up up to my quad battery but i cant get anything to turn on. My question is where do i start trouble shooting ? it looks like there is a single fuse holder off the + wire going from the battery to the ignition but there is no fuse in place. I temporarily installed an 18 gauge wire to bypass this block just for testing purposes because i didn't have any fuses on hand but i still cant get anything to turn on. All of the plugs look to be connected and i don't see any damage to the harness . I am very competent with wiring as i own a security/av company and i hook up complex electronics quite often , but i am new to sleds so i'm not sure exactly where to start
my trouble shooting. any help would be greatly appreciated.

93 mx470 electrical issues

Polaris 800 Intake & Oiling opinions needed

Im looking for a couple of opinions on the Intake and Oiling setup that is on an 800 Polaris engine. I really dont know much about it other than a friend bought this buggy that had the engine swap already started. The guy he got it from claims it is a brand new never been fired Polaris race sled engine with 160HP :dunno:. The guy spent piles and piles of money on NOS parts for this buggy, so i can believe that the engine is new.

First off, Does anybody recognize exactly what engine this is? I know its a polaris 800 haha. He had blocked off the oil injection because it will not fit in the frame with that pump hanging off of the end. I noticed that the bottom end had a couple of ports where it looks like oil was supplied directly to the crank bearings? If this thing is run on Pre-Mix is it going to live? Can i just cap those ports off and forget about it? This wouldnt have been my first choice.... but i am just taking over someones project.

Second, take a look at the intake setup that he has. There is about 8-12" of intake tract between the carburetors and the engine. In your opinion, will this work? I would think that it would have a hard time atomizing the fuel properly with that much intake length. This is the main thing i was hoping to get some input on. And hopefully with the picture you can get a sense of what i am talking about. The carbs couldnt be installed normally because the transmission is in the way.

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Polaris 800 Intake & Oiling opinions needed

Track repair

Just curious if anyone has been able to successfully repair torn or broken lugs on their track. I've tried YouTube, Google, Pinterest, etc. with no definite answer. I did see a video where a guy used loctite to do a repair, but it was basically just to show the strength of the product. I've got a couple lugs that I'm hoping to save and hopefully replace a couple others. Thanks in advance

Track repair