Maggot snowmobile thread

**shafty85** · 11-25-2018, 11:44 PM

^^^ Yeah, that's what my new skis look like, too. I'll investigate further with the shop via ye old mobile phone tomorrow, see if they have any thoughts on the matter.

And yeah, I think that'll be what I go to in the future for the loops - got them in this time but won't go to that trouble again.

Is there a specific torque the carbide nuts should be torqued to? Or is it just "tight"?

**cmcrawfo** · 11-25-2018, 11:48 PM

Whats a torque wrench ?

Tight sounds right.

**crashidy** · 11-26-2018, 09:13 AM

You should get new bolts for the skis as well with nuts, washers etc. Good idea to grease and take apart as the rubber that goes between the ski and spindle often needs to be replaced. Also makes life way easier. And I don't run carbines, just the metal runners. The glance off rocks better and while living in the rockies I hit rocks often or wear them out on access. Cheap too , 40$.

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**Wymontchoppers** · 11-26-2018, 02:30 PM

On the topic of skis... anyone ever gouged the lateral plastic of the ski and made a good repair? I stupidly cut out the gouged section, so there’s a curved indentation now that seems like it could easily snag on stuff. Any ideas? Thinking about dremeling and beveljng unless there’s a better idea out there. Thanks!

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**crashidy** · 11-26-2018, 02:44 PM

Cut smooth with knife and forget it. Or jbweld or new ski.

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**shafty85** · 11-26-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by crashidy

Cut smooth with knife and forget it. Or jbweld or new ski.

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I just trimmed mine with a knife when that happened - didn't think about it again.

Originally Posted by crashidy

You should get new bolts for the skis as well with nuts, washers etc. Good idea to grease and take apart as the rubber that goes between the ski and spindle often needs to be replaced. Also makes life way easier. And I don't run carbines, just the metal runners. The glance off rocks better and while living in the rockies I hit rocks often or wear them out on access. Cheap too , 40$.

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Why new bolts and washers? Ski kit came with new nuts, so set there but the bolts and existing washer look fine to me - plenty of grease on the bolt still when I disassembled (I assume white lithium grease is fine during reassembly?). And yeah, I went with new rubbers - stay safe out there kids. Now that I think about it, it was just metal running bars the kit came with - no carbides.

**Shredhead** · 11-26-2018, 06:51 PM

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Great day out on the new toy.

**crashidy** · 11-26-2018, 06:53 PM

I thought the bolts were seized stuck, my bad.

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**shafty85** · 11-26-2018, 10:30 PM

^ Nah, just the spacer seized to the axle sheathe (in the diagram above it was part 8 and 14 that seized together).

Sweet photo Shredhead - looks like an amazing day.

**cycology1** · 11-27-2018, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

Great day out on the new toy.

Damn nice pic! that's what I envisioned when I bought my sled..getting into the backcountry w some buddies for some turns...but haven't made it a priority or let stuff get in the way, at least thus far.

anyway, I read about Grant's cabin a while ago being closed. something about a lame land ownership issue w the county. did the owner ever get it squared away?

**ma30b7** · 11-27-2018, 08:12 AM

Which snowmobile is best to buy?

**cmcrawfo** · 11-27-2018, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by ma30b7

Which snowmobile is best to buy?

One that works.

**simple** · 11-27-2018, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by ma30b7

Which snowmobile is best to buy?

Try again with a little more detail maggot.

**skiingislife** · 11-27-2018, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by ma30b7

Which snowmobile is best to buy?

The red one.

**ma30b7** · 11-27-2018, 06:52 PM

choice between BRP Ski-Doo Summit X T3 and Yamaha Viking 540 V

**crashidy** · 11-27-2018, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by ma30b7

choice between BRP Ski-Doo Summit X T3 and Yamaha Viking 540 V

Read the thread from start to finish and you'll have you answer. Or buy the red one that runs.

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**cmcrawfo** · 11-27-2018, 07:14 PM

Get the 540

**jmedslc** · 11-27-2018, 07:27 PM

Seems a good time to ask this question, as it came up today......

please indulge my extremely forward, uneducated, quick and dirty inquiry: How much should I be paying for a 2008 summit 800 154 with 1050miles in good to very good condition?

**crashidy** · 11-27-2018, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by jmedslc

Seems a good time to ask this question, as it came up today......

please indulge my extremely forward, uneducated, quick and dirty inquiry: How much should I be paying for a 2008 summit 800 154 with 1050miles in good to very good condition?

Where are you located?

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**jmedslc** · 11-27-2018, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by crashidy

Where are you located?

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Utah

**crashidy** · 11-27-2018, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by jmedslc

Utah

You could pick one up in Alberta for around 4500 canadian in that kind of condition.

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**simple** · 11-27-2018, 09:41 PM

2008 is carburetor 800. Pass. Etec or go home

**jmedslc** · 11-27-2018, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by simple

2008 is carburetor 800. Pass. Etec or go home

Ooh that’s something to consider, thanks!

**crashidy** · 11-28-2018, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by simple

2008 is carburetor 800. Pass. Etec or go home

Agreed, honestly a few more km on an etec for close to that price would be the way to go. Carb motors on those almost always need a new top end in less than 4000km. Etecs I've seen get 6500km by someone is full pin all the time or 10000 for average guy sled skiing.

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**Snow Spirit** · 11-28-2018, 02:14 PM

I'm looking to buy a sled for ski touring access in the Okanagan. Some questions for ya.

1. Beater truck vs Car and trailer?

2. Is this a good choice?2009 Ski Doo summit X 154

3. With the sled above, can I tow skiers or double up? Mainly thinking Snow covered roads to get to the skin track.

4. Where in Kelowna/Vernon should I get a radio?

5. Sled Storage? I live in Kelowna, work in Vernon. Any ideas for a cheap safe place?