Good living Carp! Since this is the sled thread. Skidoo owners, check the T40 bolts on the backside of the secondary that attach to the helix. I found out the hard way that they can back out break....

https://www.discountramps.com/sled-dolly/p/SNO-1509/

This kinda thing?

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https://www.discountramps.com/sled-dolly/p/SNO-1509/

This kinda thing?

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Cable scratches are a good retrofit value alternative. But they do lose spring pressure over time.

I rarely time in conditions where overheating is a major concern.

Anyone else ever seen a...

Ha...scratchers. You would have thought they'd have spec'd reversible scratchers when sleds starting having reverse. The 'Doo ones are nice but you'll break the plastic bracket. Ibex makes the...

Yeah Vic! InstaWinter here. Got out on Sunday and it was way better than expected. That looks like some great terrain. Is that a burn in the background?

Mostly I just want to go sledding. Even just a trail ride to hang out with my friends, bullshit and have a beer.

I did find some foil trays with lids that fit in the hot dogger which is nice.
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Snowbikes and sleds are not interchangeable. They both have there specialties. Maybe one day Polaris with change this.

Ha...dont tell. Otherwise, they'll be a bunch of "athletes" showing up at the trailhead.

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and this is why a. try not to wreck your sled b. learn to grab your brake c. only buy snowmobiles from trusted sellers

as soon as I can solving this working too much problems I've had lately, its...

Only time before a conversation about snowmobiles went the fanboi route. Is "tippiness" proxy for "easy to get on edge"? From Gen 4/and Matryx forward, they are all similarly capable. For technical...

$4-5K for the Pro and $7-8K for the Gen 4? Ha Vic...if you don't want to buy it, don't demo it. Applies to most things. I'm in a similar situation. I may be upgrading to a Gen 4 Turbo which I...

$20K is a lot of money, but its not "second home money" or "nice boat money" or "$80K SUV money". I've got plenty of friends that sledding is their think. Twice a week minimum plus powder days plus...

Totally true. "Shut the fuck up and push the go button!" Set up you suspension and cockpit, put on a Diamond S if you want. Install Hotdogger and go.

I think a lot of people just don't...

I think the XP was representative as pretty rapid chassis advancement. It was revolutionary when it came out and old school when it got replaced. Plus the m8000 still had a Suzuki motor and dealer...

Ha...has everyone quit Team Kitty Kat yet?

Doo vs. Poo is just Calvin pissing on a Ford and Calvin pissing on a Chevy. They are both fucking insane. Its a 2smoke 850 with a CVT...and then when...

They are basically French!

Agreed on don't pour money into it. Its either a runner or it isn't. The step up progression is probably XM>Axys>Gen 4...$3k>5k>8k

and after that you just being...

Why do you hate nature?

How we are getting somewhere! If Ski Doos are easy to ride old guy sleds, sign me up!

Polaris is like a Nascar...high performance but you have to wheel it! Friend that have owned both say they...

As a Gen 4 owner, I feel I need more talking points. Do Axys have known major issues?

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Ha...sleds have been getting less stable since the 1st Rev came out....horses for coarse.

Tandem (Canadian) is pretty unique application. 36" ski stance, 174track and a gear down kit?

I do...

Yeah, that's kinda a personal preference thing. I'd say out of the box a Poo is a little more high performance and a Doo is a little easier to ride? The only things I'd categorically say (at least...

Or said another way...you are looking to get the best (most reliable/least money pit) for your budget that fits your needs. Having what your friends ride is nice because they can help you fix it an...

What years? Generally, maintenance, care and "why type of miles" are more important to me. Unless you've got the service history, I'd plan on top end, rebuild clutches and so on at 3k...or just keep...

Wednesday = overhead blower!

Wednesday = hopefully buy us a couple more weeks on the critical ski access roads

Assuming you are talking about Mseries....I've seen problems with the fuel cap not sealing on the tank. Replacing the tank is an option but there are ghetto alternatives. I remember something about...

Clarify. How does the fuel leak manifest in other words, what and where do you see gas? Fuel pump, fuel lines, carb, filter, etc.

Re: longer tracks

I've always ridden 150x tracks until my recent 165 2020 poo. I really like the longer track with the 3" paddles. As mentioned, you are able to ride more slowly and creep...

"Hold on...we're gonna be a minute!"

It will be interesting to see what the new tech looks like. Lighter weight all around? Fly by fire throttle/ecu? Obviously suspension. Enhanced cooling...

Ya'll been getting out? We've been getting quite a bit of snow with zero stability. No better way to stay out of avalanche terrain for me than a day on the sled with friends.

I've lived in the...

Story time! Full Throttle 'till Death does have some exceptions.

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I have these dolly's...

Touring sleds are great...except when they are not. Reluctant snowmobile users don't use their snowmobiles. Said a different way, its a bit of a motorhead's game. You really need to like the smell...

I do not know what sled this was originally spec'd for. The existing hole pattern is 10 7/8" L X 12 11/X" W. The total rack is 15 1/4" L X 17" W. It really depends on which year Pro, whether it...

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Anyone interested in a double ski CFR rack. I don't have a use for it.

Nice lookin' snow ponies dudes! I'm hoping to get out for the first time tomorrow.

You are such a yuppie...ooh look at me, I gotta Euro Ski Doo. I heard they are good from Jumping. If I don't get pictures of you sending the Buff Pass cat road in full roadie kit, your money will...

Woah...watch out for kids and throttles. That shit gets expensive.

Run regular scratchers until they break, then get cable scratchers. Run a real flap. Ride in the soft snow on the side of the trail frequently if you are running hot. Let your sled idle down for...

Well....it is black. Does it have a hotdogger?

You should post a link to those 850s. I know a couple of people looking.

Snowmobiles + Skiing = different things for different people at different places

Around here with my friends it is almost almost ride your mountain sled for 30mins to 1.5hrs to an area to go ski...

Due to second homeowners having for money than sense and the East Troublesome Fire, I've got more money than time these days. I'm gonna give a Port Tack Rack a shot on my M8000, I'll let you know...

As you said, it all depends on the situation. Here is the land of little snow, lots o' tree and generally shitty stability, doubling opportunities are limited. Also, whooped out roads and tunnel...

That last picture is how we used to do it. We'd actually rivet loops of webbing on the front of the tunnel for the tips then ski tie the tails to the rack. For the rack rods, you can use allthread...

Sick looking homemade 'Woo. Did you fab the rack also? So many more options for sleds without heat exchangers in the tunnel.

One day I will punch someone in the face. It will most likely me one of these ill informed note writers. I get the same thing riding my dirt bike. There is a trail I can ride from my house. It is...

I brought this up before and you never responded. Do you know something an entire community does not? Chip Besse does not own Powder Addiction. He is some how affiliated with Bob Fanch who owns...

Rmk 6/7
Powder Special 6/7

Or maybe some kind of wide track/2up/work sled if you truly are just staying on the groomed. A friend of mind kinda runs a snowmobile graveyard and specializes in...

^^^Rabbit Ears Village?