Can I run a straight pipe just to get home

Have a 96’ XLT Triple, exhaust broke wondering if I can drive with a straight pipe for a few km’s

Can I run a straight pipe just to get home

iso service manual 95 formula sl

looking for a DOWNLOADABLE COPy service manual 95 formula sl

iso service manual 95 formula sl

Helmet

Hi i was wondering if anyone knows of a fairly good helmet that i could get for 150$ or less.

Thanks

Helmet

95 formula sl 500 clutch belt slipping at primary clutch

when the primary clutch engages it doesn't catch the belt and it slips any advice on unloaded belt tension, and how to adjust the plates

95 formula sl 500 clutch belt slipping at primary clutch

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Marginal snow kits

Just bought a 2014 Yamaha Vector.Was thinking about putting on a marginal snow kit.Sled has DuPont slides.Good to have or a wast of money? Thanks for any info.

Marginal snow kits

pivoting axle

Insane idea. Rebuilding 1971 399 Nordic for trail riding. Better but not modern.
Want a little more suspension Front and back and maybe a longer track. What if I used a center pivoting lawn mower axle for a little more flexibility? Attach skis in place of wheels and placed a coil/valve type spring each side of the pivot to limit movement to an inch. This with the original springs on skis.

pivoting axle

Got me engine back!

A while back my 2002 rmk seized on the crank!
Not a SINGLE weekend this winter have i not been towed back to my house lol. This rmk has caused so many problems. But that is a part of the sport, right? ;)
I have changed the front cooler, gas wire, clutches, and now the engine lol. But it has still been the best winter in my life!
I mean when this junk rmk runs, it runs GOOD! haha. Rarely get stuck and is realy fun to drive! :)
Got my engine back yesterday and installed it today! And i got it running aswell and i aired out the oil pump! (Btw this was nervwrecking)
I have 2% oil in the fuel and i will run so the first 2 tanks!
And now it runs like a champ. Not been at 8000 rpm yet lol, I still need to drive carefully first tank.

So now i can drive snowmobile this spring break atleast! I am realy hyped, sunny wheather and some pow!
What is the most trouble you have ever had with a snowmobile? :D

//william

Got me engine back!

For Sale: One USB thumb drive containing over 4,000 snowmobile pictures

For Sale:
One USB flash (thumb) drive containing over 4,000 snowmobile pictures in jpg format. This is a collection of digital photos compiled over several years. Some pictures are scanned from my collection of old magazines and brochures, some from sled shows and outdoor action shots; but the majority are from classified ads. Thus they include the good, the bad and the ugly. Many close-ups show engine, track and suspension details. Great way to gain knowledge about a specific obsolete brand, or view the entire collection as a slide show to take a trip down memory lane. Each file name contains Brand/Year/Model/Size, arranged alphabetically from Alaskan to Yukon King; making it is easy to find a specific sled photo from the index without having to view the entire collection. Each picture is captioned so you will know what you are looking at when opened with your favorite photo viewer. Sled years vary from 1913 (Model T conversions) to 2017. Please note that all photos are digitized, no hard copies included. Due to the nature of this product, no returns/refunds allowed. $40.00 with free shipping to the lower 48 states. Paypal only. Send e-mail to jsheets05488@gmail.com with shipping address to place order or request additional sample pics.

For Sale: One USB thumb drive containing over 4,000 snowmobile pictures

2013 IQ Touring 600 shutting off

Was out on the trail the other day with a seat heater plugged into my 12v outlet for a little while. I unplugged it and a bit later just sledding along about 30 mph,i noticed my dash lights and speedometer were out of commission,as i was in an open and windy area,i drove on until i got to a sheltered area but before i could stop,the machine shut down on its own...turned the key off and back on and it started right up again....with dash lights and speedometer working. After about another 20 minutes riding.....same thing again...shut down. Started right up again.....this went on all afternoon repeating itself.....lose the dash lights and all digital info, plus speedometer......then shutting down. She is not running hot and there was lots of snow and it was cold out.This ever happen to anyone else,or did i burn up a wire of something when i had that seat heater plugged in????? Any help or suggestions where to look would be helpful.....thank you in advance.
Wayne

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2013 IQ Touring 600 shutting off

2008 RMK Shift 600 Spark One CYL

Weird problem. This sled runs great for about an 1/2 hour. Down the trail 5 miles and start climbing hills and it starts bogging (I think running on one cylinder). Pulled plugs. One clean, one wet. Put in new, runs for 15 minutes then bogs. Hard to test. It will run down the trail while bogging but not to fast. Let it sit 15 minutes and it runs fine again for 15 minutes. Brought it home. Checked electricals, but of course it starts right up and runs fine. My first assumption is no spark on one cylinder(PTO side). The ignition system is a "waste" spark system. One pickup (2 magnets) one cdi, one coil with one primary and two secondaries. Fires each plug 2 times a revolution. I have a 08 600 rmk which has the same system so I am going to swap from the coil out to see if it changes. Any other thoughts? I have not yet verified it is a spark problem. I have a tester but not been able to use it as it takes so long to get a failure.

2008 RMK Shift 600 Spark One CYL

Firecat 500

Does anyone know why on a 2003 firecat 500 the speedometer goes blank below 1500 rpm if you rev the engine it will come back on. Is this normal? Should I turn up the idle?

Firecat 500

97 600 xtc water temp light

I’ve got a 600 xtc eveytime I start it the water temp light flashes twice. I’ve got a 500 as well and it doesn’t do that any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance..!!!

97 600 xtc water temp light

What is that?

My Ski-Doo is a 1997 summit 670. under the engine is some kind of pump? i think. It has 2 hoses connected to it. These hoses run from that box up towards the Carburetors. They connect to the crank case right next to the rotary valve. None of the parts diagrams show this pump. Does anyone know what it is? Is it just a venting system? thank you for your help.

What is that?

Hello from Sweden

Hello Everyone. I'm From Sweden. Glad to be here in this forum.

Hello from Sweden

U.P. Sledding property

Have over 3 acres of prime snowmobiling property in the great U.P. property has 300' on the Scott creek, perfect site to build your getaway cabin, retirement home, or just simply haul a trailer to keep on the property for your trips to the U.P. you can email me at rantamr@gmail.com for pics or more info. You can also text me at 906-250-0195

U.P. Sledding property

U.P. sledding property

Have over 3 acres of prime snowmobiling property in the great U.P. property has 300' on the Scott creek, perfect site to build your getaway cabin, retirement home, or just simply haul a trailer to keep on the property for your trips to the U.P. you can email me at rantamr@gmail.com for pics or more info. You can also text me at 906-250-0195

U.P. sledding property

Sledding property

Have over 3 acres of prime snowmobiling property in the great U.P. property has 300' on the Scott creek, perfect site to build your getaway cabin, retirement home, or just simply haul a trailer to keep on the property for your trips to the U.P. you can email me at rantamr@gmail.com for pics or more info. You can also text me at 906-250-0195

Sledding property

Sledding property

Have over 3 acres of prime snowmobiling property in the great U.P. property has 300' on the Scott creek, perfect site to build your getaway cabin, retirement home, or just simply haul a trailer to keep on the property for your trips to the U.P. you can email me at rantamr@gmail.com for pics or more info. You can also text me at 906-250-0195

Sledding property

UP property

Have over 3 acres of prime snowmobiling property in the great U.P. property has 300' on the Scott creek, perfect site to build your getaway cabin, retirement home, or just simply haul a trailer to keep on the property for your trips to the U.P. you can email me at rantamr@gmail.com for pics or more info. You can also text me at 906-250-0195

UP property

After Market cans

Does anyone make a can for a 2018 SKI-DOO 800R E-TEC in the XS chassis it is the Enduro model ?

After Market cans

After Market cans

Does anyone make a can for a 2018 SKI-DOO 800R E-Tec in the xs chasis it is an Enduro model ?

After Market cans

Reverse problem 2012 LE Skidoo Touring

Actuator keeps kicking out of reverse on my 2012 LE SkiDoo Touring

Reverse problem 2012 LE Skidoo Touring

1987 Exiter secondary sheave bushing identification

So I got my primary sheave situation under control, thanks to Yamadad. On his advice I removed the secondary for inspection and it looks like I may have caught it in time. I will replace the ramps. Their part number was easy enough to find, but I can't seem to locate the number for the bushing seen in my attached picture. I'm assuming that there shouldn't be a spiral groove in that bushing, correct?

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1987 Exiter secondary sheave bushing identification

'04 Liberty 700 misfire on top end

2004 Liberty 700 twin, 4000 miles. Runs fine off idle up to 3/4 throttle and than at that point it sounds like it hits a rev limiter, starts to studder, we have pulled the exhaust vales, cleaned, and made sure they are working, pulled the carbs, cleaned and checked jets, it acts like it's a electrical problem, I almost swear it is acing like it's detecting detonation, and adjusting timing according to protect mode, but it stated doing this out on the trail, in the middle of a tank of 91 octane gas, and I've switched ignition from premium fuel setting to regluar fuel setting, and does same thing. I don't think it's a fuel issue, or I should say I don't think its a fuel supply problem (fuel pump). When It studders at high RPM, I've pulled the choke on, and no change, but that really doesn't address if the fuel pump was weak, and not supplying enough fuel, pulling the choke on won't solve that issue. Spark plugs look right, right color, does not look like it's running to lean or to rich.
I'm wondering if whatever sensor it uses to detect detonation has failed, and that's the issue ? Can I somehow bypass the detonation sensor and run it to check to see if this is the problem ? Anyone have any ideas ?
Thanks for any info !!!

'04 Liberty 700 misfire on top end

94 Vmax 600 water from exhaust

Stock 1994 VMax 600DX
So I took the sled for a ride the other day and it ran great til I was almost home. Bogged down and I babied it the rest of the way home. When I went out to check on it today, it started right up with no problem but, I could see water gurgling from the exhaust where it mounts to the head. I can tell that the exhaust gasket has a leak but am I looking at maybe a blown head gasket that is giving me the water? This sled has been great for 5 years that I have had it. I have been thinking of getting rid of it and getting something newer with reverse and 2 up, this may be the excuse that I have been waiting for.

94 Vmax 600 water from exhaust

3 Tekvests Reviewed & Discussion w CEO

https://youtu.be/ygEhLzLC5Qk

3 Tekvests Reviewed & Discussion w CEO

1996 artic cat zrt intermittent bogging and back firing

Hey everyone I have a 1996 artic cat zrt 600 with 1700 miles on it. Dg pipes delta force reeds. Having issues with the sled. Runs great half the time then all of a sudden bogs and back fires. I can play with the throttle it will pick back up then fall back on it's face. Will do it for awhile then all of a sudden run great again. Does this all the time runs great for 15 minutes then terrible for 15 minutes so on and so forth. Anyone have any idea what could be the issue? I'm hoping it's something common and a cheap fix haha. Any help is much appreciated

1996 artic cat zrt intermittent bogging and back firing

Yamaha Venture tf 2007 - turning off fuel lines

Hey, so I was wondering if anyone knows how to turn the fuel lines off so I can tip it on its side to do some maintenance work. In the manual it just says: "Do not leave the snowmobile on its left side for an
extended period of time. Fuel may leak out from the
fuel breather hose."

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks in advance :)

Yamaha Venture tf 2007 - turning off fuel lines

90s Summit 670 carb help

Hi,
First post here. I just bought a 1994 Ski Doo Summit 670 with the high altitude setup. Cleaned carb and did some work and now it will start 1st pull but doesn’t run great. It idles high (above 3000 RPMs) but will settle down to about 1800. If I hit the throttle when it idles above 3000 the sled dies down. If I wait until it idles right at 1800 it will take off. I put carb screw where previous owner had it but I’m thinking something needs adjusting? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

90s Summit 670 carb help

74 Massey Ferguson Ski whiz clutch issue

So issue was clutch was staying engaged at low rpm and figured I tear into it. Just got sled running after sitting about 20 years. First question anybody know what kind of clutches there are? So took clutch off and they say the clutch was setup there was no way the internal spring could return the clutch. Having a hard time figuring out how these clutches work. Has anybody worked with these before? If anybody can help if would be much appreciated.

74 Massey Ferguson Ski whiz clutch issue

A bit of a rant: Where the old sleds at and the humble folk

So kinda think I'm the oddball. I've got a 2 up and surprisingly to me it's not much of a slug she does ok in fact at least to me it's fast enough and I think the longer track helps with traction. It doesn't look sporty but it didn't break the bank. I'll do my own wrenching and don't mind. I also haul my sled on a utility trailer I built ramps for. Haha it's what I've got and I use ratchet straps to tie it down. In the end I get out and have fun as cheap as possible.

With my lower middle class earnings i have gotten me a boat, drive an older but decent truck, and have a brand new 24 car trailer.

Sure I could take the big enclosed trailer for my little sled but eh why? We hardly got snow this year and I feel better that I paid in cash and didn't sign up for payments or spend a bunch if the seasons a wash.

I drive a couple hrs North to ride and all I see is newer sleds and a fair amount of fancy trailers. Some comments I've overheard usually from older gentlemen are would you ride with him? or ya think that was a hand me down?

For many just heating the house in winter is something to be thankful for without having an expensive past time.

So for those that see an older sled and a make shift trailer don't judge and say rude comments to your buddies. Maybe that person is just starting out or maybe they have other hobbies. Old sleds with low miles are often found here in NY and with a lil wrenching you'll have a bit of cha ching leftover

Chime in other oddballs or old sled riders.

A bit of a rant: Where the old sleds at and the humble folk

Pantera 580 trail side repar and woes

Hi guys bit of an update for those interested. I had posted a while back just getting into sledding. Have had a blast and I never want winter to end.


Ah my Pantera has given me some trouble the last two times out. After 400 solo miles my wife finally gets out for the first time. Ha, 2 mi in and we rolled it going through the woods. Just hit some unlevel ground. It is very tippy with her on the back and the spring cam is on it's max setting. Tensioner straps are loose, sled seems heavy in steering yet almost feels like it wants to wheelie at the same time if I gas it a bit. Anyway, she was not impressed nor was the sled. We switched to level trails which was better but not as enjoyable for me as sled handled just too burdened down. Was doable but got 15 mi in before the belt shredded some ribs. Than on the trailer she says what's that green stuff leaking out the rear. Grr the heat exchanger developed a hairline crack. Not sure if a tree limb kicked up and hit it as no bent fins.

So status update, told the old girl I'd treat her to some 6 in bergstron triples, a new belt, and had a fun time pulling rear heat exchanger too braze the crack shut.

Mission successful, 90 mi put on last Friday and yet towards the end developed a tinging type noise. Took it out sat and 5 mi in had to stop and found starter had come loose rubbing on flywheel. The whole motor lost a bolt and the brush cap seperating. Wtf! My electric start had started acting up a while back so I switched to pull start as that's what I like. Hmm cheap fix maybe. Thought it was a Bendix style and throw out bearing stuck. Haha, so trail side repair pulled starter off, zip tied things up and put 65 mi on her.

Up here on the hill 15 in of powder and I carved in it with my 2 up. Never let off throttle fear of getting stuck with the trail track but man for a stock 3/4 lug she does pretty good.

I have another trip planned and will have 600 mi on the 2300 mi sled I bought before she takes a summer nap. The wife gave me permission to sell it as she hates snowmobiles now. So, no plans to sell I will just consider another sled. Considering a zr or mxz not sure. I'm sure she'd like riding the Pantera solo.

It really has been a great sled. Oh and reinstalled heat exchanger with stainless screws. Rivets? Grr

P.S. couldn't shim the skis as the bushings rusted fast to the bolts and these newer sleds handle the whoops much better but I love my old girl.

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cs2s, slednecks, thunderstruck?

Hello!

Does anyone know were to find all of the old slednecks, two stroke cold smoke and thunderstruck?

Maybe a torrent site or something? (if im not allowed to talk abouts torrents and such please let me know)

mostly looking for slednecks 1-5 and cold stroke 2 smoke 3

Any advice would be appreciated!

//William

cs2s, slednecks, thunderstruck?

2008 IQ 800 High idle no start

Hey guys hope everyone's having a fantastic season. I was out riding last weekend on my 2008 800 in warm spring conditions. I was on a trail and the temp hit about 165 or 170 F. We stopped to cool down and I shut off the engine. I went to start it up, and it kicked into high idle (about 2500 rpm). The idle was fluctuating quite a bit as well. I grabbed the throttle to start off, but it wouldn't rev past about 3500-4000 rpm before it would bog out and almost stall. I shut it down thinking it was too hot. I tried restarting and nothing happened. Pulled plugs, they seemed wet like it had fuel. Checked spark, good. Compression seemed fine, checked the electrical conections, they were good. Changed plugs, still nothing. We started towing it out, and after about 15 minutes tried starting again. It fired up after about three pulls and ran perfect. No high idle and ripped like normal. This has never happened to me before even running higher temps than 170 (bad idea, I know). Any ideas why this is? I'd like to find out the cause before I break down again in a bad spot. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

2008 IQ 800 High idle no start

Exhaust overheating

I have a 1997 Grand Touring that I am having problems with. The first one is when starting out I sometimes have to feather the throttle in order to get enough RPM's to engage the clutch. It's almost like the engine is starving for fuel. Second once the clutch engages it runs fine under 40MPH. When you go faster than that end when putting a load on the engine like going a long distance uphill the exhaust box overheats to the point where the plastis gets so hot it smoke and gets soft. Yesterday it even caught fire... There is no fuel leak and the engine is not overheating it's strictly the exhaust box.

Exhaust overheating

Exhaust overheating

I have a 1997 ski-doo 583 Grand Touring. I runs great under 40 mph but at higher speeds and under a load (going up hill) the muffler box overheats to the point where the plastic gets so hot it melts...and recently even caught fire. Any ideas what would cause that? In addition, when you start to move forward it's like the engine is starved for fuel and you need to feather the throttle enough to engage the clutch. Any ides would be helpful.

Exhaust overheating

440 xcr

Hi I have a 1999 440 xcr I was out with friends for the day and blew a piston that was fine I rebuilt the engine and took it out yesterday and didn't make it out of the driveway when it blew again only this time it blew both pistons both times it was on the exhaust side and I am not sure of the problem. any ideas?

440 xcr

Happy stpatrics day!

Have a Great Drunk!
I mean Day!

Happy stpatrics day!

need help

I got a 1996 Summit 670. I just got it running for the season. I found a small line near the carbs rubbing against the drive belt. it was spitting out oil. I could not find where this line had detached from. This small hose runs under the engine and is attached to a port near or on the fuel pump. It is very hard to get to. Does anyone know if this is just a vent tube or is it more than that? Also is it supposed to be attached somewhere. I have found no place to attach it. I really appreciate your input. Thank you.

need help

Hello form New Hampshire

It's not snowmobiling unless your coat smells like GAS

Hello form New Hampshire

Yamaha 250 bravo

Hi I have a bravo long track and drive down the trail with slid in tow going to the cabin. I be driving about 5 min and start to loose power. The when I let go the gas she will shut off. Seams like she getting air locked? I try to prime her but she pick it up onless I take out the spark plug. That seams to on air lock her. Then I can start her up and go again. Also when that happens there’s a line the goes for the tip on the gas tank to black container that rubber banded on the back of the dash. This line fills full of gas and the container. None of this happens when the skidoo is up on a Stan. She spin over good and lots of power.

Yamaha 250 bravo

Old Forge eats, drinks, rental, & dealers

https://youtu.be/ebTAzYi1vAM

Old Forge eats, drinks, rental, & dealers

Never seen one this bad

03 mxz 800 road 3 times ..maybe put 60 miles on it .went out night riding for about a hour she stared running rough. Still had power but coughing and sputtering.... anyways got it to my truck under it's own power loaded it and went home. Next day after work i fired it up 3 pulls and road it in the shop..first thing I pulled the plugs and immediately found one plug belt side was all pitted and bent over obvious blown piston... question is why 0ne score mark on the cylinder wall on the carb side. Bottom end freshly rebuilt with ome parts maybe 500 miles on it ..

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Canadian Curtis Wright CCW 340/400 flywheel removal?

picked up a CCW 400 motor with two good coils but only spark on one side no matter what. pretty sure either the points or the stator is messed up, but cannot get at the points/stator cause i simply CANNOT get the flywheel off!?!?!?

using a typical 3 point puller with three bolts into the flywheel... bent two puller main bolts and stripped out a spider!

is there a specific puller i need? heated the flywheel, soaked with wax, kroil, WD40 and deep kreep...

what am i missing?

is there a way to get at the points etc through the flywheel windows without pulling the flywheel?

:dunno::dunno::dunno:

Canadian Curtis Wright CCW 340/400 flywheel removal?

Looking to by polaris fusion

Looking for a polaris 600 H.o fusion 06 and up i Live in the northern sentral michigan area

Looking to by polaris fusion

98 vmax 600triple wont accelerate above 4k

hey guys this sled is kicking my butt. I have completely gone through the entire fuel system. cleaned carbs, sinked carbs, new plugs. great compression. starts right up, idles like a sewing machine. I just cant get this thing to accelerate over 4k. ive ran it with neon spark checkers and the spark is great and doesn't drop out or go weak. ive choked the carbs out even sprayed extra fuel into carbs. motor doesn't want fuel. the TORS is even bypassed. ive got the belt off now and even in a free rev under no load it wont accelerate. any advice??:dunno:

98 vmax 600triple wont accelerate above 4k

Easy to carve

Hello!

Couple of weekens ago my engine seized up on the crank in my 2002 rmk :( it was time for it, it had around 650 miles on it.

But thats not what im here for!
I was wondering today if there is any way to make this thing carve and sidehill better. Is there anyway to make the ski stance narrower?
And can i remove some boogie wheels maybe? I dont ride alot of trail and i dont do big jumps, small jumps like 4 feet in the air maybe.

I have attached a picture with the wheels circled in that i would remove. Need some expert advise here :D

// William

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Easy to carve

XTRA-10 swap question

When doing a XTRA-10 swap on a '91-92 Indy 500, does the track need to get changed as well?

TIA

XTRA-10 swap question

cains Quest elan stlye?

I am not sure how to share this vid, but its good/funny the boyz on the elans https://www.facebook.com/sam.broomfi...0066880105048/

cains Quest elan stlye?

New vs old yami, buddys sled make into vid

thought this was good for my buddy, had his old sled in the vid, not a fair race though, then we had it at camp last weekend

You Tube

You Tube

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1979 Yamaha Exciter 440 rebuild

Starting my first full engine rebuild of Exciter 440 engine which i purchased with a hole in the PTO piston, sled is very nice other than the motor issue, doing it with my 14 year old son to keep him off the video games and learn something new. So I have no idea why it burned a hole in the piston but a have several possibilities, previous owner replaced stator prior to blowing it up, oil pump was disabled and many of the nipple caps were cracked and dry rotted, carb mounting rubber flange was rigged up and did ot look like it was air sealed, and of course crank seals. Taking it apart wanted to check the timing so i can mark it properly before a take stator off and noticed the #1 pulser coil when lined up with mark on the flywheel measures 2.70-2.72 BTDC on mag side piston, heads are off so I used the digital caliper method Yamaha440 mentioned in an old thread, could this be the reason for the motor melting the piston and would the engine even run with it timed so advanced, BTW the PTO crank seal does not look to bad, sorry for the novel, any help please,

1979 Yamaha Exciter 440 rebuild

1979 Yamaha Exciter 440 rebuild

Starting my first full engine rebuild of Exciter 440 engine which i purchased with a hole in the PTO piston, sled is very nice other than the motor issue, doing it with my 14 year old son to keep him off the video games and learn something new. So I have no idea why it burned a hole in the piston but a have several possibilities, previous owner replaced stator prior to blowing it up, oil pump was disabled and many of the nipple caps were cracked and dry rotted, carb mounting rubber flange was rigged up and did ot look like it was air sealed, and of course crank seals. Taking it apart wanted to check the timing so i can mark it properly before a take stator off and noticed the #1 pulser coil when lined up with mark on the flywheel measures 2.70-2.72 BTDC on mag side piston, heads are off so I used the digital caliper method Yamaha440 mentioned in an old thread, could this be the reason for the motor melting the piston and would the engine even run with it timed so advanced, BTW the PTO crank seal does not look to bad, sorry for the novel, any help please,

1979 Yamaha Exciter 440 rebuild

2005 600 Edge 2up question

well out for a boot this past weekend,, good on roads hit the bumps and now sounds like front of track rubbing against heat exchanger, lucky no studs in track, think I blew a shock? As seems ok, but does bottom out also with another guy on it, I am thinking shocks are old and done? Thoughts thanks

2005 600 Edge 2up question

looking for a legend mpem

part 512059469. thanks

looking for a legend mpem

1997 vmax 500 xtc oil consumption

I recently purchased a 97 xtc 500. It seems to use a lot of oil, a quart to 2/3 of a tank of fuel. When I look at the alignment marks on the oil pump they’re lining up to be just bearly on the edge of the lean side. Sled has 3200 miles on it and great compression and runs like a top. Any suggestions. Plugs look a little dark but it never fouls one. I also a 600 xtc with only 700 miles on it. Any thing I should be aware of or problems about these models? Thanks

1997 vmax 500 xtc oil consumption

Grand touring rev counter

Hi Guys just changed the battery on my 1999 Grand touring 800SE when I stared it the rev counter went up then dropped to zero. all other gauges work fine, to get to battery I had to pull the air box out so not sure if I have disturbed anything, any ideas guys please, thanks

Grand touring rev counter

My STX 340 only runs on one cylinder - Why?

Hello!

I have new pistons and a new ignition coil at my STX 340 from 1977. But still, the left spark plug is always wet but all spark plugs got sparks. There is only the right cylinder who runs.

So to summarize this:

• The spark plugs got sparks
• New ignition coil
• The STX has a CDI box
• New pistons + rings
• New spark plugs
• The spark plug on the left cylinder is wet
• The right cylinder is the only cylinder who works
• The spark plugs got the spark exactly the same time
• No matter how I switch the spark plugs caps - still the left cylinder won't run

So what do you think the problem is?

The picture of the ignition coil is attached below.

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My STX 340 only runs on one cylinder - Why?

Any help would be great

Was riding my sled 94 Indy 440 suddenly the rpms went up and the sled would no longer move. Engine runs normal but track doesn’t engage. Thoughts on this would be great

Any help would be great

Little carb help please

Anybody know off hand what the "basic" settings are for a '92 polaris 500?

Think these are Mikuni 38's.....i could be wrong though.

Thanks in advance

Little carb help please

1987 Exiter choke cable routing

So i'm in the process of un-frankensteining my 1987 exiter. Right now the choke is operated by pulling upwards on a chain that is clamped onto the ends of cables that were cutt off about an inch before they disappear into the carb. My new/used choke assmbly just showed up today and I'd like to install it but i'm not sure of the original location of the choke lever. Im guessing that it should be just to the left of the ignition switch but not sure because there is a primer pump there at the monent. Can anyone tell me the orginal location of the choke lever and how it is routed?

1987 Exiter choke cable routing

looking to ride with others - ontario

i live in the trent lakes area.

i hope to meet others, learn, and go sledding, so if you are looking for someone to ride with, or you are willing to have me join up with your group please let me know!

all trails around where i live are closed now and probably that’s it for the season, so i am keen to find someone to ride with further north anytime with what is left. i would really like to do one or more multi-day trip(s) in ontario anywhere there is snow. Places around Kirkland Lake, Cochrane, and Timmins sound great right now.

i am free through the week days so almost anytime would work for me.

i have a 2017 yamaha viper with 129 track.

looking to ride with others - ontario

hello from trent lakes area ontario

i am new to sledding. i rode a bit when i was younger but never owned my own. i am mostly retired now so i wanted to get my own machine, do a bunch of sledding, and have fun.

i don’t know many people that ride, so i would like to meet others, learn, and ride.

hello from trent lakes area ontario

Parting out 2000 polaris xcsp 500

I am parting out a complete running 2000 Polaris XCSP with about 4500 miles on it. All parts are available and sled will be disassembled soon. It has electric start, very low mileage 1.25" camoplast track, 500cc powervalve motor w/ good even compression, recently serviced rear skid, fox shocks, plastic skis w/ good carbides, etc. Let me know what you need.

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Parting out 2000 polaris xcsp 500

oil tank filter

I have 2011 ski doo rev with 600 carbed motor. has any one changed oil filter at bottom of oil tank.

oil tank filter

1996 ski doo mxz 583 will not start

My 1996 ski doo mxz 583 was running fine for hours and then just stopped. I can't get the sled running. I have checked spark on both and have spark. I sprayed starter fluid in both cylinders and tried gas in both cylinders. The sled doesn't fire at all. Any ideas here?

1996 ski doo mxz 583 will not start

Excessive popping

Hi everyone, i'm not a big mechanic and i don't want to get overcharged/swindled at a shop
My 2005 polaris RMK 900 has started to pop excessively whenever i go past 15mph(or whenever the snowmachine is warmed up) now its started to bogg out. I've changed the spark plugs and i've been running it on Iso heet. Is it an expensive fix or is my sled totaled?

Excessive popping

1985 Safari 377

Machine is in good shape except it won't start. Has electric start that works. Good for someone to fix or for parts.

Asking $200

Near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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1985 Safari 377

1979 Everest 444 LC for sale

Immaculate condition, runs great. Electric start. Includes pull behind Carry Boose. Location near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

$700.00

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1979 Everest 444 LC for sale

Snowmobiles cases

What do you think about snowmobiles cases? If you have one or going to buy it, tell about your experiance!

Snowmobiles cases

1987 Exiter clutch. Rebuild or replace?

Hello all, I'm new to the snowmobile world with my recent purchase of a 1987 Exiter LC. I thought that I got a pretty good deal on the sled but it has lacked any sort of maintenace for a long while. At this point i'm trying to decide if it's worth putting any more money into. I'm pretty handy and confident I could complete any repair but I think my main limiting factor will be part availability. Right now I'm looking at the clutch and it appears to be very worn. the rollers have a tremendous amount of play. It appears that there is 0 bushing remaining. Also the clutch weights have some pretty good wear on them and lots of play. I've been searching around for a kit to rebuild this clutch but I have had no luck. Is this clutch worth rebuilding or should I look a replacing it with Comet 102-C? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

1987 Exiter clutch. Rebuild or replace?

clunk when braking

hey gang ive got a 96 Yamaha vmax 500 when I hit the brakes it seams to grab really hard and locks up the track. I also hear a clunk. where should i start? I'm a boat tech and not super familiar w sleds. thanks

clunk when braking

2010 Polaris IQ Shift Issue

I have had a problem with my sled recently. The sled went through a mini rollover. Nothing was damaged other than the hand guards and the handle bars did bend a little. I start the sled up and the voltage meter on the dash says that I have full voltage, but after I accelerate the voltage meter slowly decreases. After the meter goes all the way down, my dash shuts off and then I begin to lose power in the sled. Any ideas???

2010 Polaris IQ Shift Issue

Need education on Model designations

Looking to buy a 90's era sled. Been out of sport quite awhile and don't under stand the Model designations (EXT, ZR, Z, El Tigre, etc). Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Kurt

Need education on Model designations

Need model education

Looking to buy 90's era Ski Doo. Been out of sport quite awhile and don't understand the model designations (Formula, MXZ, STX, SLS etc.). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Kurt

Need model education

Polaris indy trail 488 trouble

A few weeks ago I was trying to start my sled, and gas was pouring out of the exhaust manifold, but now there is none even getting
to the carbs. I took apart and cleaned the impulse fuel pump, cleaned the carbs and put fuel into the tank. I can put fuel into the cylinders and get it to fire and run for about four seconds, but then it dies, so I know I am getting good spark and compression, but it won't run otherwise. Any ideas?

Polaris indy trail 488 trouble

Indy help!

I have a 89 indy trail deluxe 488. I pulled it out of storage for my buddy replaced some rotted fuel lines and it ran great down the trail a few hundred yards and back then it died. Turned out to be a broken fuel line fitting on the carb. I replaced the carb with a used replacement and swapped jets and cleaned everything. Now for the problem. The sled will run great but all of a sudden at slower speeds it boggs bad and wont go over 4000 rpm. If i come to a complete stop most of the time i can take off and it will run great. I dont think its a fuel issue but im not sure. Clean carbs and fresh gas and plugs. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Indy help!

HR-169A Carb

Hi all,
I just started restoring a 1976 Ski-doo Olympique 300 twin. It has an HR-169A carb, which is a pretty simple thing since it utilizes an external fuel pump. Anyway, I thought I should probably rebuild it since it has a bit of corrosion after sitting unused in someone's barn for years - the mice really did a number. After removing the high side welch plug, I found that the ball check valve was not what I expected. From what I've read about HR series carbs, these check valves usually have a seat that is threaded and can be removed with a screwdriver, but this seat has no slots for a screwdriver. This makes me wonder if the valve is a press in type. Has anyone encountered such an animal in an HR series carb? If so, any idea how I should remove the seat and where I can get a replacement ball check valve?

I might be able to clean the carb body with the check valve in place, but I'm worried about damaging it when the plastic ball is subjected to whatever nasty chemicals I subject the carb to. I think that the better option is to replace the valve if it is possible.
Cheers.

HR-169A Carb

fires but wont run

1996 arctic cat zrt600 has spark not great runs for a couple seconds pull plugs and they are wet looks like mostly oil checked the stator and the numbers I got were 22 415 435 I don't have a book on it so are these in spec ?

fires but wont run

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1996 arctic cat zrt600 triple fires but wont run so I checked the stator and the numbers I get are 22 415 435 on the pick up coil or trigger 96 do I need to replace or ?

lost

FST 750 turbo

My 2005 FST 750 4 stroke turbo doesn't have spark...Any suggestions?

FST 750 turbo

1995 Vmax 600 - Spark issue

Love this sled and it has been soooo reliable but she let me down after 3 years of nothing but fun. I'm hoping you guys can help as I'm into some deeper problem determination.

Issue is she will not start. Spark will fire once on both plugs and only once at the beginning of the attempt. I replaced the coil, plugs, boots but nothing has changed.
My reading on this site suggests maybe a pulser/trigger coil issue but I'm not sure how to diagnose this. I think it's right behind the ripcord and I see a double wire enter the top of this area but now sure how to check it. I assume you read some ohms on a start attempt or something of that nature ?
I wonder if this pulse coil can be visible checked and adjusted also, maybe it's out of line or has dirt on it?

The other thought is I'm barking up the wrong tree and should be looking at the rectifier or something else in the system like the TOS?

Any assistance would be appreciated !

1995 Vmax 600 - Spark issue

JLO 230 question

I am working on a JLO 230 manual start engine. I wanted to replace the points, after I pulled the flywheel I noticed it had 2 keyways. For the life of me I cant remember which keyway it was in. Has anyone else ran into this issue, or know why there was 2 keyways in the flywheel? Thanks

JLO 230 question

Motor swap 09 to 13

So we were pulling apart the 2013 M8 snopro motor when we discovered busted piston skirt and upon further inspection we discovered a hole in the crank case.

Now we’re wondering if a motor from an 09 M8 will fit into the ‘13 and what, if any, considerations we need to account for. We have complete machines. The 09 needs other work done, but does run perfectly

Motor swap 09 to 13

Yamaha Rs Venture 2007 won't start

Hey, guys I'm new to the forum, and I recently bought my first snowmobile :) I would very much appreciate if someone could help me with it. Because, well, it doesn't start anymore. I literally just had 1 run with it after purchase, which was the run from the guy to my place... the model is a Yamaha Rs venture tf 2007. Might be 2006, but it's registered in 2007 for the first time (4-stroke).

Keep in mind that we did nothing to the vehicle after transport. It just did not start after a rainy/stormy period of 3 days. We had it covered too.

Anyway, when I try to start it all I can hear is very slow cranking. At first, I figured it might be the battery, so I recharged it and it "cranked" (if I can say that) a bit faster for a while. I tried the choke but it doesn't start. The battery just drains itself really quickly. I've taken out the spark plugs and filled the holes with the caps again. Can't really say if they're broken or not, but there a lot of carbon on them (dry, black). Might be that I've tried to start it a bit too much. Gaps look fine, and the white part is really white. Next test up is to see if they spark (will update). I will also check the oil levels manually, as the dashboard doesn't light up by turning on the power (only when it runs).

First question: Do you have any idea what most likely is the cause? And could it be the fuses?
Second question: How can I identify if the carburetor needs to be cleaned? I've looked at it after removing the air filter, and I don't really see why it shouldn't function.
Third question: How can I identify if my engine is flooded? (which I don't think it is, because I haven't used the choke much)
Forth question: How can I identify the fuel line (pump) and check if something is wrong with it?

As you probably can tell, I'm slightly new to fixing up my own scooter. There likely many more things to check for which I'm not aware about. Taking it to a Yamaha dealer is probably the best thing, but my wallet says no at the moment. The previous owner was very nice during the purchase and helped us with a lot of things, even tried to call me when we had problems. I know that he is not using anything to keep it going temporarily.

Hope some of you can help me. I've tried to figure out possible causes for a few days now and it seems you might be my only option.

Yamaha Rs Venture 2007 won't start

Out with the Snow Cat

Was out with the snow cat, we finally have enough snow to do a bit of grooming! It was DEEP in places!! I hope the weather cooperates and stays cold!!

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1987 Yamaha SRV confusing problem

So I made a very bad decision and purchased a 1987 Yamaha SRV 540 from Craigslist sight unseen. It has given me nothing but trouble and never run right since I got it. (having said that I've still had a blast riding around the local NH trails) When I got it it would barley run at all, and backfired a lot, but after a lot of work I got it to where I am now, and I'm stumped.

Here are the current symptoms;
When first started it runs perfectly, and acceleration seems very good, (to the extent where if you weren't paying attention you could almost get thrown off the back), then once it's warmed up it has a severe bog right around 4000 rpm. it spools up from a somewhat rough idle fine, but then has trouble getting past 4000 rpm. If you're on a flat surface once you get past that speed it runs fine until you let it idle down again. (on an uphill it will never get past that) If you punch the throttle from Idle the engine will momentarily cut out.
Opening the choke when the engine is warm stalls it, slightly opening the choke when it's bogging does nothing or makes it worse, adjusting the pilot (fuel) screw doesn't seem to have much effect, except for stalling it if it's closed all the way. The track turns freely by hand when up in the air, and the symptom still exist, although slightly less severe.

Here's what I've done;
When I first got it I drained the fuel tank and replaced all the fuel line, I cleaned a mouse nest out of the air box, and plugged some holes that were drilled in it, I've replaced the spark plugs and the plug boots. I've cleaned the carb and blown out all the jets with an air compressor, I found that the headlight wire was crossing over a plug wire and shorting it out so I rerouted it, I checked the reeds and found and air leak where where a gasket wasn't correctly installed (fixing this fixed some of the backfiring) I replaced the belt, and I also checked the exhaust to make sure it wasn't plugged.

A few things to note; the main jet is a #145 , the exhaust is aftermarket, the tether kill switch has been removed, and the carb boot has been replaced with a pice of rubber hose. (not sure if that would be affecting airflow over the jets?)

Honestly the sled is a mess, and people are telling me I should sell it, but It's become a sort of personal vendetta that I don't want to let a silly snowmobile beat me, so if anyone has had any experience with these sleds, or has any advice for what I could try, I would much appreciate it.

1987 Yamaha SRV confusing problem

1979 Yamaha Enticer 340 fuel

What type of fuel do I put in this thing?

87 octane
89 octane
91 octane
94 octane

thanks?
Salvis

1979 Yamaha Enticer 340 fuel

Used Engine Break In?

My 2000 Polaris XC SP 600 blew up a couple weeks ago. Figured out a crank rod bearing had a needle come out and into the cylinder. So I decided to go with buying a used engine. Picking it up tomorrow from a reputable dealer, and gonna put it in myself. My question is, for a used engine, obviously the rings don't need to be seated, but what do I need to do? Should I run premix through? If so what mixture and how much? I really don't wanna do a whole tank of premix if it's not needed, but if it's necessary I will. Here's the sled the engine is going in.


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Used Engine Break In?

Hello from Alberta Canada

Thanks for allowing me to join.
Been away from sledding for years, just got back into it
Great to be aboard.

Hello from Alberta Canada

81 enticer Seco dart spring install

So I ordered a new secondary spring because I'm finding its engaging way to early on me all the time.causing the sled to seem to loose speed while cruising hit the gas a bit more and it'll "downshift" and it's good till secondary again grabs.

So my question is from what I see remove the pin on the Secondary shaft holding the helix on. Remove helix and spring and just reinstall? Does spring have adjustabirt or have to b wound to a certain amount or?

thanks!

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81 enticer Seco dart spring install

Breaks up and Exceller ration

I have a 2000 Polaris Indy next ESP top and freshly rebuilt runs great except when accelerating to higher rpm’s seems to break up a little bit any help would be greatly appreciated

Breaks up and Exceller ration

Grinding noise in reverse

my Polaris Indy makes a very loud Grinding noise when I put it into reverse the sound seems to be emanating from the gearbox any help would be appreciated

Grinding noise in reverse

Very Different - Tracked Vehicle

had the chance to ride trails in a tracked RZR, super fun! Ever been in one?
https://youtu.be/Wa1H-emvIjM

Very Different - Tracked Vehicle

'06 FST Switchback start up issue

Everything on the engine is normal when the key is in start position. The problem is nothing comes on in the run position where the key will be when the sled is running. So when you turn the key to the first notch (before start) the fuel pump should run for a bit, the gauges should turn in, basically the ecu should power up. They only work when the key is turned clear to start.

Has anyone else had a similar issue? We have messed around with the wiring harness a bit, but we thought we got it back into a stock form, but we are still having this issue. We know that the sled is mechanically sound, the fuel is going into the engine and we are getting spark.

Any help would be appreciated.

'06 FST Switchback start up issue