Hey guys.
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
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QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 23 2010, 11:01 AM) 
Hey guys.
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
GREAT IDEA...I did the same last night (not), turned the key. Oh ya it's a YAMAHA 4 STROKE
QUOTE (BANDIT @ Feb 23 2010, 11:21 AM)
GREAT IDEA...I did the same last night (not), turned the key. Oh ya it's a YAMAHA 4 STROKE
Bandit, don't forget to check your rice levels and blinker fluid.
QUOTE (MASSMACHZ @ Feb 23 2010, 11:45 AM)
Bandit, don't forget to check your rice levels and blinker fluid.
I lost my blinker when the brake lever was mover to the right. I bet the EPO will write me up for that now !! LOL
QUOTE (MASSMACHZ @ Feb 23 2010, 11:45 AM)
Bandit, don't forget to check your rice levels and blinker fluid.
LOL.....I love it.
Bandit, you are the old guy I know that claims that he does nothing to a sled. yeah right????
everyone, no matter what the brand needs to do general maintenance. A skid is a skid, shocks are shocks... bolts loosen up and all sleds need grease and oil. Plugs and belts are normal wear items.
Now the blinker fluid, if you dont change that, you will be in serious trouble.....LOL
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 23 2010, 12:41 PM)
LOL.....I love it.
Bandit, you are the old guy I know that claims that he does nothing to a sled. yeah right????
everyone, no matter what the brand needs to do general maintenance. A skid is a skid, shocks are shocks... bolts loosen up and all sleds need grease and oil. Plugs and belts are normal wear items.
Now the blinker fluid, if you dont change that, you will be in serious trouble.....LOL
Bandit, you are the old guy I know that claims that he does nothing to a sled. yeah right????
everyone, no matter what the brand needs to do general maintenance. A skid is a skid, shocks are shocks... bolts loosen up and all sleds need grease and oil. Plugs and belts are normal wear items.
Now the blinker fluid, if you dont change that, you will be in serious trouble.....LOL
I service it once in the fall and change the oil every 2 years. You got screws and bolts loose not me. The 4 stroke plugs don't need to be changed, belt, same one with 7k miles on it. Although I need on a new one now. ALL Original Bogie wheels and bearings too. I keep the track tight so I do replace the slides once a year. I think that's why your sled gets messed up, You have no clue what you are doing.
i think dj should open up a garage so he can work on all of our sleds. Thanks man!
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 23 2010, 11:01 AM)
Hey guys.
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
500 miles!!! isnt it time for a new sled for you?
QUOTE (sal1010 @ Feb 23 2010, 01:52 PM)
500 miles!!! isnt it time for a new sled for you?
You shouldn't pick on your brother like that. Hows the little nipper ?
QUOTE (BANDIT @ Feb 23 2010, 01:31 PM)
I service it once in the fall and change the oil every 2 years. You got screws and bolts loose not me. The 4 stroke plugs don't need to be changed, belt, same one with 7k miles on it. Although I need on a new one now. ALL Original Bogie wheels and bearings too. I keep the track tight so I do replace the slides once a year. I think that's why your sled gets messed up, You have no clue what you are doing.
My sleds dont get messed up. My F6 had over 4200 miles on it when I traded it in good condtion. My only issues were warranty recall issues that the dealer couldnt get right. I have never paid a mechanic to fix my sled, never except when Diane crashed and the sled was almost totaled.
All I was doing is posting some general maintenance items that maybe some "Newbies" may want to look at. So bite me.!!
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 23 2010, 01:53 PM)
My sleds dont get messed up. My F6 had over 4200 miles on it when I traded it in good condtion. My only issues were warranty recall issues that the dealer couldnt get right. I have never paid a mechanic to fix my sled, never except when Diane crashed and the sled was almost totaled.
All I was doing is posting some general maintenance items that maybe some "Newbies" may want to look at. So bite me.!!
All I was doing is posting some general maintenance items that maybe some "Newbies" may want to look at. So bite me.!!
Your like the Norm Abrams of Snowmobiling. You could start a new TV show. "The Princess of Wales" (How to do stupid crap that you should already know how to do)
QUOTE (BANDIT @ Feb 23 2010, 01:57 PM)
Your like the Norm Abrams of Snowmobiling. You could start a new TV show. "The Princess of Wales" (How to do stupid crap that you should already know how to do)
Sorry DJ but that's funny
QUOTE (BANDIT @ Feb 23 2010, 01:53 PM)
You shouldn't pick on your brother like that. Hows the little nipper ?
little guy is awesome!!! hes been really good so far. its an awesome feeling being a dad!!!
QUOTE (sal1010 @ Feb 23 2010, 02:16 PM)
little guy is awesome!!! hes been really good so far. its an awesome feeling being a dad!!!
I bet, never been one. I bet it will get better once he can outride DJ in about 3 years.
QUOTE (BANDIT @ Feb 23 2010, 02:19 PM)
I bet, never been one. I bet it will get better once he can outride DJ in about 3 years.
YOu need to stop pissing me and pickle off today.....LOL
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 23 2010, 11:01 AM)
Hey guys.
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
Last time I posted some simple maintance items, alot of you checked yours and found you needed to do it.....LOL
Here is some more
I went through the brand new sled last night, getting ready for the ride in Pittsburg, and this is what I did.
1. Changed plugs - 500 miles on new motor, good idea to do it.
2. wrenched and checked all skid bolts and nuts- a loose bolt on a shock can ruin a day
3. checked gearcase oil and decided to change it- good idea being a new sled.
4. changed my carbides to better ones
5. Greased front spindles and all fittings in the skid- very simple, but alot of folks forget to do it. I was surpised to see how much grease it took, and how much water came out of the parts.
6. Greased the fitting under the secondary clutch.... Cannot forget this one, its easy to forget because its under the clutch and many people do not remove it.
7. checked track tension- it was good
8. checked drive belt, looks like new still and clutches are clean.
9. topped off oil and antifreeze and checked for leaks... no problems.
10. checked brake fluid in reservoir-only because sled is new.
I am good to go, are you?
1-filled tank with gas
2- topped off oil
all set....I'm good...
QUOTE (Only a Cat @ Feb 23 2010, 08:07 PM)
1-filled tank with gas
2- topped off oil
all set....I'm good...
2- topped off oil
all set....I'm good...
And I know your carbides are good from last time....LOL 6k on the last ones... amazing.
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 24 2010, 08:25 AM)
And I know your carbides are good from last time....LOL 6k on the last ones... amazing.
only if you saw the old ones....I was like whoops!
QUOTE (Only a Cat @ Feb 24 2010, 08:32 AM)
only if you saw the old ones....I was like whoops!
Do you have plastic skis or metal? If they were too low, or missing you may have ruined your skis.
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 24 2010, 10:32 AM)
Do you have plastic skis or metal? If they were too low, or missing you may have ruined your skis.
skis are good....never rode on thin base that much
QUOTE (Only a Cat @ Feb 24 2010, 11:37 AM)
skis are good....never rode on thin base that much
Thats good, if you wear down the keel, the sled will "push" alot in the corners.
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 24 2010, 11:51 AM)
Thats good, if you wear down the keel, the sled will "push" alot in the corners.
This newbie will be doing all this stuff in the Spring so I'll print out the list. Looking at the rain, it may be Spring tomorrow
Once I start doing this, and I find more and more broken stuff...I'm blaming it on DJ for bringing it up.
QUOTE (Yamdoo @ Feb 25 2010, 03:55 PM)
This newbie will be doing all this stuff in the Spring so I'll print out the list. Looking at the rain, it may be Spring tomorrow
Once I start doing this, and I find more and more broken stuff...I'm blaming it on DJ for bringing it up.
Once I start doing this, and I find more and more broken stuff...I'm blaming it on DJ for bringing it up.
Good luck! I am not a mechanic by any means, but not afraid to dig in, and have learned alot from friends and neighbors and some bad expiriences.
QUOTE (djuseless @ Feb 25 2010, 04:06 PM)
Good luck! I am not a mechanic by any means, but not afraid to dig in, and have learned alot from friends and neighbors and some bad expiriences.
Tighten everything 'til it strips then back off 1/2 a turn?
QUOTE (Yamdoo @ Feb 25 2010, 04:10 PM)
Tighten everything 'til it strips then back off 1/2 a turn?
Good advise..LOL
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