When to Freshen Top End on Polaris

I've got about 4000 miles on my RMK 600. Compression is still right at 130 on both cylinders, and it runs like new. I know B. C. Dan blew his 700 a few years ago, and I'd prefer to freshen the top end to prevent that if others have had problems. I haven't heard any problems with the 600's, just wondering. AC's I've had seemed to need freshened at 3,000.

When to Freshen Top End on Polaris

How many miles approximately should I get out of 1 tank of oil?

I was wondering about how many miles I should get out of 1 tank of oil? I have a 1999 ski Doo mach z 800. I am new to snowmobiles so I am just curious. Also how many quarts does my oil tank hold on my sled? I just ordered 1 gallon of ski Doo XPS full synthetic oil and I'm wondering how long it should last. Thank you

How many miles approximately should I get out of 1 tank of oil?

Possible overheat with 4 stroke

So I just picked up an Arctic Cat 2002 4 stroke Touring. It started up great when I was looking at it, but we couldn't find the spark plugs to save my life (was beginning to wonder if it was a 4 stroke diesel). The oil & the crankcase oil both were clear and new looking. The owner said he had it professionally summerized 2 years ago. Beyond the missing spark plugs, the only thing wrong with the engine I could see was that the plastic belt guard had melted off its mounting bolts.

Once I got it home, I discovered the integrated coil - spark plug business and the plugs were quite oily and blackened. The compression was great - about double or more what I was seeing on my two strokes & consistent between all three cylinders. Then I noticed there was no antifreeze in the overflow tank, or any visible when I opened the coolant cap. It was wet though, so there had to be some AF in there.

So my theory is that either there is an AF leak, or when it was Summer-ized, they drained the coolant and forgot to refill it. Then in the intervening years the owner or his kids ran it for awhile where it got hot enough to melt the belt guard and when it stank of burning plastic, they (hopefully) shut it down and put it back on the trailer.

Anyway, I'm not sure what to make of the fouled plugs - could be fogging oil, or some sort of oil injection business when you first turn the key and have to wait while some electrical motor or pump does something (like waiting for glow plugs. :) ). Not at all sure what that wait is about.

Most importantly, I'm wondering what else I should look for? For sure I'm going to make sure there isn't a coolant leak. The oily plugs will take care of themselves perhaps once it runs for awhile. Is this something I really need to bring to a dealer/mechanic to verify it's all ok?

I appreciate any/all advice you can send my way. I'm reasonably mechanical - more so with 4 strokes than 2 strokes - but there is a limit what I can do without a decent shop/tools/patience. :dunno:

Possible overheat with 4 stroke

New member

Hello everyone from the Great State of Wyoming. New to the forum but having been riding for years and then quite and about 5 years ago started up again. Bought a couple of old machines just to get in and out of our cabin. They worked good for that but we decided to upgrade some so we could enjoy riding on and off the trail. Just bought two (new to us) 2007 Rages with 600 miles on them. Think they will work good for what we want. We mostly ride in the Black Hills of Wyoming and SD, so if you ever get this way let me know and maybe we can take a spin together or if you need any information about riding the Hills or the Big Horns let me know.
Steve

New member

Enticer engine swop

I have recently acquired a Yamaha 400ss engine and wounder if it will fit in my Yamaha ET chassis? Or if anyone has swopped there 340 for something bigger? Thanks

Enticer engine swop

Just got very first sled.

Just got my first snowmobile. I have a few questions because I know very little about these things. 1st it's a yahmaha exciter 570 and I'm not sure exactly what year it is. It has 61xx miles and not sure but I hear that's alot. I got it for little next to nothing and to me at least seems to be in pretty ok condition. Also the carbs appear to be missing a couple houses cuz there are two ports on top of each carb that aren't connected to anything. I will post pictures of that and the whole thing. Other than that if I can get it running will it be a decent sled? I appreciate any and all input feel free to add other information also. Thank you.

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90 Polaris 400 - no spark

I replaced my 400 single seat with a dual seat/backrest. Local repair guy said the brake light sending unit was failing, and that he had a unit I could use, but required me to actually cut the wires and then add female connectors so they'd mate to the male connectors on the replacement unit.

The brake light worked for a while, but at the end of this '16 season I noticed it wouldn't start up anymore. I let it sit a few months, then pulled one of the plugs with the wire attached and definitely saw no spark. I even held the spark plug to the cylinder head to see if that would change anything, but didn't.

Any recommendations on root cause? Would it be the CDI ignition assembly, the stator, the regulator, other? Could my rigging of that brake light switch have caused one of the electrical units to fail?

My manual 15335026-Polaris_Download_1985_1995_Snowmobile_Service_Manu al_Repair.pdf gave me the following:

- Spark plug(s) fouled (can't be; new plugs/checked clean)
- Secondary coil bad or wires disconnected (not sure on this one)
- Primary coil shorted or open (how to check?)
- Ignition points pitted or dirty (how to check?)
- Ignition switch shorted (how to check?)
- Auxiliary switch (how to check?)

I do have a current tester with the pointed end, light and clamp. I also have an Actron CP7672 AC & DC voltmeter with the red/black leads.

All the lights, displays, and even hand warmers worked fine.

Attached is a schematic screen shot.

Thanks, Eric in Slinger, WI.

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Enticer engine swop

I have recently acquired a Yamaha 400ss engine and wounder if it will fit in my Yamaha ET chassis? Or if anyone has swopped there 340 for something bigger? Thanks

Enticer engine swop

polaris fuel leak (1997 touring classic

Hello,
Picked up a 1997 Polaris Touring Classic 500 with 135 miles. Spent it's life in the garage of an older gentleman. Mostly good shape but only runs for a few minutes and not well. I suspect I need to be rebuilding and cleaning the carbs but something else is also happening. Fuel is leaking into the sled and it seems to be coming from an odd location. Seems to be at the base of the pull starter assembly. I see where there is a tube that leads from the fuel delivery manifold (is this a pump also) down to the lower part of the engine. The other tubes of course lead to the two carbs. I'm guessing it might be this tube that is feeding fuel to the lower part of the engine that might be the source of the leak. Obviously a novice here but can't figure out how else fuel would be getting to the area where it is leaking from. It's not tracking down from any other spot that I can see. Wondering if this is enough info to trigger a few thoughts on what or where my leaking problem could be... or at least what the hose would be feeding (or not) at the lower part of the engine.
Thanks in advance for any tips.

polaris fuel leak (1997 touring classic

Pec Oct 9th

Boone County fair grounds Oct 9th is the Snow Show, grass drags and swap meet!

Pec Oct 9th

October 2 Prairie Riders Grass Drags

October 2 Prairie Riders Grass Drags – South Annex Parking Lot
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October 2 Prairie Riders Grass Drags

Looking to buy a 2014 RS Venture TF

Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I've been out of sledding for 14 years. I always had Ski Doos. The wife and I are looking at buying a 2014 RS Venture TF with 733 miles on it. It looks to be in good shape. Is there anything I should know about this model before pulling the trigger? Thanks very much.

Looking to buy a 2014 RS Venture TF

MSA Show at Metro Plex

Is the show at the Grand Rapids Metro Plex for October 7th and 8th still On ?????

MSA Show at Metro Plex

Michigan SWAPS and EVENTS 2016

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Help with identifying sled

I'm working on a neighbors ski doo. Problem is he was told the hood has been replaced. Tunnel says oct 93 but no type. Hood says formula z. It has the 583 motor I believe. Red head.




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Swedish Watercross 2016

I suddenly realised I haven't posted any watercross pics here from this year yet! The season is now over unfortunately, I only got to visit 2 events but that is 2 better than none! The first one was the Swedish national championships and was held in basically perfect weather conditions, the second was a local event held in almost gale force winds ... many competitors dropped out of that one and they had to redo the course (if nothing else, the ramp came loose from its moorings and floated away ...) but it was still cool to see the brave few battling the waves.

Swedish Watercross 2016

Can someone help me please?

Hello I noticed on my sled that when I turn my handle bars left the skis turn all the way and stop and the bars stop turning when the skis do. When I turn the bars to the right my skis turn and stop where they should stop but my handlebars keep turning a few more inches after my skis stop turning. How can I fix this? I'm sure this isn't normal. Thanks in advance for your help.

Can someone help me please?

Remote Snowmobile

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Stiff brake lever

I have a 2002 polaris 550 f/c
i have been doing some repairs on various elements of it and one part of such was a bearing replacment and a new drive shaft. i had to take the brake caliper off to get at the chain case and so on. when i reassembled the brake and the lever went from perfectly fine to stiff as can be. i get full braking power but the lever only moves 1/4th of an inch if that. i was going to bleed and replace and see how it is after but i was wondering could it mean the master is busted? with the bleed valve open the handle works fine. i have full range of motion on the puck and the brakes have 3/8th of an inch of life in them. the brake fluid appeared to be murky but before any work was done the brake seemed to do fine. whats the deal?

Stiff brake lever

JDS is now JDRMK

I just reregistered. I've been on the forum for several years, but I couldn't figure out how to get back on as my old username. I'm usually only on here during snowmobile season, so I'm back.

JDS is now JDRMK

Pull Start

I have a 1996 Polaris Storm 800, when I try and started it last winter, the chord has no tension and wouldn't turn over the engine. It got more and more common that it now 90% of the time does not have tension but will always pull back in and might have tension every few times. What is wrong and what can I do to fix it?

Pull Start

2003 cat pantera project help

So I picked up a 03 cat 550 pantera I plan on modding into a ice fishing/trapping sled. Now my question is about the can, the factory one is huge! Plus mine is in fairly rough shape so I was curious about an aftermarket can. No one specifically makes one for that machine but since the 550 motor is in other machines such as the zl would those work? Any help would be great thank you

2003 cat pantera project help

95 polaris XLT Indy 600 extr-12 Clutch

New guy here, so with that in mind, I have a question. just bought a used 95 Polaris XLT Indy 600 with 4171 miles on it. my question is how to adjust the primary clutch. it will engage the belt at around 6k rpm. I think that's a little bit high but ive only rented sleds prior to buying this one. it has the blue spring on it which I need to change over to the gold one since im not over 6000 above sea level. ive looked all over the web trying to find info or a video on how to do the adjustment but haven't found for yet.

any help is much appreciated.

95 polaris XLT Indy 600 extr-12 Clutch

What's your thoughts.

I was looking at a sled someone has for sale. It's a 1998 ski Doo summit 670x. Everything looks good except the back seam on the seat came undone And the speedometer is not working. I have read that the speedometer not working could be a bad bearing or a bearing going bad. The guy claims that the previous owner said that all the gauge wires got to close to the exhaust and melted together And he rewired everything and everything worked but the speedo. He said it must have not got a good connection. Says it just needs rewired. He said he rode it all last year with no bearing issues or any issues at all. I can pick it up for $700 bucks. I don't know much about snowmobiles so I was wondering if any of you had any advice should I keep looking?

What's your thoughts.

MSA & Swap

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recoil starter

Does any one know what type of bigger recoil starter fits onto a 1995 formula z 583 and what type of skis would work best for a up grade on this 1995 formula z 583 and what type of exhaust muffler can will best fit this 1995formula z583 .

recoil starter

Swap Meet in Illinois

Triple E Sales 1301 Division St Orion, IL 61273 is having its annual Motorsports Swap Meet on Sunday October 30, 2016 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 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. Events Triple E Sales and Service Orion, IL (309) 526-3443

Swap Meet in Illinois

06 Apex Seems slow

I know it is only September, but I want to completely dial in my Apex before winter hits.
I bought an 06 Apex MTN 162 last winter toward the end of the season. I wrote in here at that time as I was not used to the 4 stroke engine braking.

Anyway, it is a very nice condition sled with only 950 miles on it. When I get in the flats, I can only get 70 MPH out of it. What is going on with that?
My Viper kicks it's butt.
It is a stock setup or so I was told. I don't see anything wrong with anything, but I am not a pro.

What could be going on with this sled?

Thanks all for any help

06 Apex Seems slow

1993 2-up polaris indy 500 classic touring

Hello guys. I may go look at this sled on Saturday or Sunday. My big question is will I be happy with this after riding my AC ZL500? I love the power of the ZL and how it rides, but I'm looking for a good 2up. It has everything I need. Now I'm not a die hard cat guy (I just started sledding last year!). So brand doesn't bother me. So will I be disappointed in going from a 98 ZL 500 to a 93 Indy 500 classic touring? I love the ability of 100mph, but in all honesty I don't need that and it could only get me in trouble! I'de love to keep the AC, but I really don't have room for 3 sleds. And I'll make money on selling my AC.

Help me decide!

1993 2-up polaris indy 500 classic touring

yamaha 340 lighting circuit question

Hello all! just joined. i have a gokart i put a 340 out of an enticer. i took the whole harness out and shortened it etc. for some strange reason i must have missed the voltage regulator. so basically i have the four wires that come out of the engine and the ignition box. it runs great shuts off etc but i cannot figure out these lights. i have 14-30 volts AC coming out of the yellow wire which i have read it the lighting circuit. tonight i put a voltage regulator off an ez go golf cart and it does regulate it down to 8-15 volts AC but then the light wont light up its so weird. has anyone found a way to regulate and rectify this yellow wire right off stator to a usable dc voltage? also if i hook a light straight to the yellow wire at an idle it lights up no problem rev it up and it blows. if i regulate it with the regulaotr i put on at an idle its 8-9 volts but zero light it should at least be dim. im pretty mechanically inclined and electircal but this has me stumped.

yamaha 340 lighting circuit question

Which oil should I use?

Hello I would like some suggestions on what oil to use in my 1999 ski Doo mach z 800. The guy I bought it from said he runs amsoil synthetic. With me being new to snowmobiles I wanna make sure that is oK. Any suggestions?

Which oil should I use?

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Polaris 550 f/c cooling

I recently became the proud owner of a 2002 polaris 550 fan cooled sled. Ive read countless times that these sleds have a tendency to overheat in the mid throttle range. so what can i do to prevent it? is it worth making a bigger scoop to push more cold air to the fan? The entrance to the fan is directly next to the exhaust so its blowing hot air over the cylinder. I'm also installing a CHT sensor to keep an eye on the temps. Do i gauge the clutch side or the chaincase side? im mostly a trailer rider type so is this all just not worth it and it'll be fine?

Polaris 550 f/c cooling

Question about track grips on trailer

Hello everyone I have another question. I ordered ski guides for my trailer and I was wondering if I need to put some type of grip system for the track? It's not a tilt trailer so I am not sure if it will need it. If so I was gonna make some grips out of 1x2 board or cut up a bed liner I bought for 15 bucks. Please let me know here is a pic of my trailer.

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VIP Panther no spark.

Greetings all,

Anyone familiar with the old VIP panther 440?

The CDI appears to be a bit different than other kawi 440s. Anyways no spark.

With theses are they an open or closed loop ignition? I can't seem to remember. I know my 89 cougar 500 had to have EVERYTHING connected in order to run.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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VIP Panther no spark.

Cheetah 295 rotary

Hey guys,

I just acquired a cheetah rotary 295. I need to either find a flywheel/fan puller or make one, she has absolutely no spark. I cleaned up every conceivable contact point. But I feel that possibly the points are toast, condenser is shot or both.

Can ANYONE help?

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Cheetah 295 rotary

Remote Engine Start

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Remote Engine Start

87 Citation single?

Ok got some kids sleds for this coming season, Bravo all done but just looking for issues that were in the 1987 Citation single, the oil injection already out of it, (good thing) as they were prone to not work so well I was told, Id rather mix then blow another engine lol, just going to change fuel lines etc, lube and repainted chassie/suspension, next clean the carb and tank, only thing needed so far was a suspension shock, almost the same as elan, but not quite (as had few newer ones) 2 elans a Bravo and this, that should be good for 11 and under kids, always need spares, at least we did as kids lol good size for the wife also, just a lil slower then her 600

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Northern Minnesota Snowmobiling Vacation Property

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Northern Minnesota Snowmobiling Vacation Property

Skid choice and info on it

Hi, was looking for a cheap good skid to do some skid swapping . Found a good deal but don't have a clue about the type of skid it's is. Like a extra -10 M-10 I no them. It's a 2005 polaris 550 classic. He sent me pics. And a pic of manual of sled and it had the edge on it to. I want to no is this skid better then the one I have in it now. I have a 1997!ZRT 600 Tripple and 90 Srv . My idea was to stick the polaris skid in the cat and the cat in the Srv but don't no if the Polaris skids is a better skid then the cat skid. And have no I go on skid type. Thanks for any info.


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2007 Polaris IQ cleanfire CFI problem.

I just bought a new sled and she ran like a champ until in the parking lot where I loaded it I switched out the belt and relocated some connections away from the exhaust. I went to start it a few hours later and it won't fire. I don't have spark now. I'm not sure what the heck is going on? It's a 2007 IQ clean fire EFI/CFI 2400 miles.. any ideas?

2007 Polaris IQ cleanfire CFI problem.

Heavier springs for ZL 500

Hello again guys. So I found a universal fit seat for my AC ZL500. I know the springs are soft for just one person. So I'm looking for a set of heavier springs and I would think a set for a 2 up Pantera would work. The number is 0704-944/5. Would these be good springs? Keep in mind this sled will only be a 2 person one for one weekend a year. The rest of the time it will only see 1 person.

If you have any other spring options please let me know.

Thanks!

Heavier springs for ZL 500

1988 Indy sport 340

Hello everyone. My son has been looking for a sled for himself and came across what looks like a nice sled. Guy says he is the original owner and has all the maint records for it. Odometer shows 1400 miles. 15 minutes from my house and he is asking $400. It looks really good from the pics. The seat is still in one piece too. I figure if it is as good as it sounds a 340 will be good for him to learn on.

Are these good sleds, reliable? Any issues to look for?

We may go tomorrow if you guys have nothing bad to say!

1988 Indy sport 340

2002 Mxz 800 ice fishing

New to the forum here, mainly because I could not find any solid answers regarding this question. I'm planning on using my 02 Mxz 800 for ice fishing this year. What I am wondering is would scratchers studs and dish soap be sufficient to cure possible over heating? Have never ran the sled on glare ice so I am unsure of how it does. Any suggestions would be great.

2002 Mxz 800 ice fishing

Anyone have any extra hood grill screens

Hi everyone I need the front grill screen assembly and the right side grill assembly for my 1999 Ski Doo mach z 800. I thought I would reach out and see if anyone has any? I am having a hard time finding some. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Anyone have any extra hood grill screens

400 Indy. "Year"?

Kinda new here and to the snowmobile world, but doing a little fixing to this sled after a roof caved in on it. Just wanting to know what year you would actually call it. Model is 0910759 and Mfd date is 0041990. 90 or 91 ? Also are hood decals still available for this or will I have to have them made? Thanks

400 Indy. "Year"?

WTB Arctic cat factory Zrt cover

WTB 97 Zrt 600 Triple Arctic cat cover . Factory one or one that says Arctic cat or Zrt on it . Thanks


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WTB Arctic cat factory Zrt cover

Arctic cat factory Zrt cover

WTB 97 Zrt 600 Tripple Arctic cat cover . Factory one or one that says Arctic cat or Zrt on it . Thanks


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Arctic cat factory Zrt cover

Just bought a 97 Indy Ultra SPX

Hey everyone, new to the forum. My girlfriend and I just picked up a 97 indy ultra, 7300 miles, SUPER clean, for only $900.

But before the snow starts flying, I really want to go through and make sure everything's in top working order. I know to check for tears in the carb boots (I actually have some being shipped right now, because at least one is dryrotted), and I already have the carbs off ready to be cleaned. I think I heard something about the water pump on this motor?

You guys have any tips on major (and minor) things I should check and go through? Also, any tips for tuning this motor? I'll probably have to go a jet bigger on the middle cylinder right?


Thanks for all your help!

Just bought a 97 Indy Ultra SPX

Please help me I'm new to sleds!

Can someone please help me to know what these straps are that are broken in between my track. It's a 1999 ski Doo Mach z 800. It's my first sled and I just bought itAttachment 54321

Attachment 54329 and I just noticed these broken straps. Do I need to replace them or is it not a big deal? Thank you in advance for your help

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Ilion Snowdrifters grass drags 10-1 & 10-2

When I get our race flyers printed up I will post it.

We will be having sanction grass drags Ilion Snow Drifters clubhouse on 10-1 and 10-2. Races are sponsored by Monster Energy and Labatts Blue . Used sled and atv coral $20 a spot

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Frankfort, NY 13340

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Ilion Snowdrifters grass drags 10-1 & 10-2

Do I need snowmobile ski guides on my trailer?

Hello I have a trailer I just bought and I am wondering if I need those ski guides I have seen to drive my sled up my ramp and on to my trailer deck? The guy I bought my sled from said the skis will cut up the concrete and trailer is this true? I am mounting Simmons gen 2 skis on it within the next couple of days. Here are 2 pics of my ramp.Attachment 54297

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Snowmobile and RV's

Howdy,

We are thinking of getting a small 23' RV with a tow package, and starting to think about winter time snowmobiling, with hauling the trailer with the rv and staying overnight at the snow park and doing a bit more exploring....
So, I have a few questions:

1. RV with dual tires in the snow sounds like a bad idea.... How well does a Class C do in the snow?

2. Can you winterize a new rv to not have issues in the winter with exposure?

3. Is towing a aluminum 4 place trailer with a small rv a bad idea?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Bob

Snowmobile and RV's

97 Classic 500 High Idle

Hi Everyone,
Here is my problem. I picked up a 97 Indy Classic 500 that is idling high, around 3000-3200 rpm. The guy said it needed a carb cleaning. So I cleaned the carbs, still idled high. Then I checked the air screw, they where both turned out too far. one was 2 turns out, the 2 1/2 turns out. I set them at one turn out. It says that on the sticker on the hood. The idle came down to 2500 rpm. Blipped the choke, then it dropped to around 1800-2000. It stayed there for a while until I closed the hood. Then it skyrocketed to 4000 rpm and and wouldn't come down. Opening the hood caused it to drop some but not much. Sprayed carb cleaner on the clutch side seal and it dropped to 2000 rpm. So I'm guessing it needs a seal? Would a leaking seal cause the idle to climb when closing the hood? If so, why?

thanks in advance for any help

97 Classic 500 High Idle

Hello I have a question

Hello I am new here and I just bought a sled. It's my first one. I bought a used set of Simmons skis for it because the skis that were on it are in pretty bad shape with weather cracking and stuff like that. The Simmons skis are gen 2 skis and I went to try and install them and it's just the one bolt but on the new set of skis the mount hole is a little smaller than the bolt that is on the sled from the original skis. My question is can i just buy a skinnier bolt or do I need a different mount? I am just concerned that the skinnier bolt will not be tight in the whole on the sled mount. I look forward to your expertise ?

Hello I have a question

Hello everyone

I would just like to say hello to you all. I am new on to this and look forward to all the knowledge you all have. I just bought my first sled its a 1999 Ski Doo Mach z 800. I can't wait for it to snow so I can try it out. I have some questions on how to mount these skis I bought for it. So if anyone can let me know where to ask that question that would be awesome. It's good to be a member.

Hello everyone

Gouged drive axel

I have a 2002 f/c polaris classic 550.
The previous owner noted to me that the speedo was broken when he bought it like 10 years ago. Needless to say the bearing was completely gone and the shaft itself had been riding on the frame so long that it is badly gouged, probably upwards of 1/8" in spots.
This is my plan.
I have access to a metal lathe and i'm thinking i'll chuck it up and mill down the end until it's smooth again and then sheath it in steel to build it back out thick enough to fill a new bearing. Then i'll weld the 2 pieces together and re assemble the sled.
1. Is there any deep flaw in that?
2. What grade of steel should I sheath it in?
Thanks

Gouged drive axel

Looking into snowmobiling and looking for advice.

Good day everyone, I live in Colorado Springs and I have rented snowmobiles 2 times in my life. Once at Mount Washington in BC and once at Whistler. The one at Mount Washington was much more stable then the one at Whistler and the Whistler trip had about 3 feet of fresh powder and it was snowing big fluffy snow the whole time and I had to be dug out a lot more and fell over more. That being said I loved both times.

So I would like to buy a sled that I can use for my last winter here in Colorado in the Mountains and then still enjoy riding when I have to move back to Canada next summer. Probably in the Ottawa area. I have been reading up on all the sleds and I thought maybe a cross over would be best so I can ride some trail and maybe try some more off trail. I am more interested personally in getting off the beaten path and getting up into the mountains, I love Dowhn Hill Mountain biking and jumping so I would think I would be into the same in a snowmobile. So with that said would a Crossover be good enough or should I look more at a used RMK 800 or 800 SWITCHBACK ASSAULT , Ski Doo Summit, or Arctic Cat M series snow pro. There seems to be a lot more of these types for sale used then the crossover. I


So with all of that said would you guys recommend getting a cross over or a mountain sled. Could I still have fun on a mountain sled in Ottawa where it maybe mainly trail riding with the odd day of Northern Ontario or Quebec deep snow riding. Also should I try to find a 600 vs a 800 since I am learning or just go with the larger machine as they seem more common and may be easier to re-sell some day.

Last question, I looked for a Colorado Springs Snowmobile club and could not find one. How do you find people to ride with if none of your friends ride? I would not want to try going off into the woods by myself with no experience.


Thank you for any assistance any if you can lend me.

Don

Looking into snowmobiling and looking for advice.

Looking at getting into snowmobiling

Hello everyone, my name is Don. I have rented snowmobiles twice and I liked it so I am looking into picking one up this winter before I have to leave Colorado next summer and head to Ontario.

Looking at getting into snowmobiling

1986 yahmaha phazer

I recently bought a 1986 phazer from a friend he said all it needs is a fuel pump so I put one in and it runs but when it does run it starts reving higher and higher why would it do this I'm pretty new to snowmobiles and don't know much

1986 yahmaha phazer

hard to start

Hi everyone. I am new to this snowmobile form.I have a 1995 formula z 583.This is a very hard snow machine pull over. I have heard that a different year of recoil pull starter can be put on this sled. can anyone tell me what starter recoil will fit.

hard to start

Parting out Yamaha Phazers 84 & 85

Hello,

I am parting out two Yamaha Phazers, vin #s 8x9 - 023932 PZ480SE (Special Edition -the 1984) and 80K-002898 PZ480E (Electric Start - the 1985). Here's the scoop on both sleds -

I picked up both sleds a few days ago at an auction. Both sleds have some significant problems - I have pulled both engines and removed the heads & jugs from both. The blocks on each sled have water damage - the 1984 especially, having a seized and very rusted crank. The 1985 fired up and ran before I removed the engine - the sled wouldn't idle because there is a long crack low in the crank case (probably caused by water that froze over winter), affecting the vacuum at idle. However, the sled would rev no problem, engaging the track. I have removed and cleaned the carbs on both sleds, both look good with no water damage.

These sleds are complete, but the cranks on both sleds are bad. Good heads on each, jugs might need bored & new pistons(especially on the 1984, which had much more water damage) This is why I'm not trying to restore either one - aside from this each sled looks great! If you would be interested in any parts from either sled, let me know, and make an offer. Thanks!

Parting out Yamaha Phazers 84 & 85

King husky sled

In search of a King husky snowmobile.

King husky sled