Bought a 2006 Skidoo GTX 550F last fall. Prices are crazy here on the Canadian east coast and I was specifically looking for a touring fanner - simple, good for low snow and light. This one was in good shape but had a ton of miles - almost 16,000mi, but I low balled the seller to a reasonable price for the age/miles and pulled the trigger.

Compression was a little low, but i ran it bunch of times within 10 miles from home and then a longer 50 mile ride on the groomed trails last year. Always made it home safe and sound. Last year it got new wheel bearings, sliders, fresh chain case oil, drive belt, fan belt, motor mounts, carb boots and reeds, and both clutches opened, cleaned and dialed.

This year though it got major upgrades. I tore down the engine this summer, had the cylinders bored over for .25 oversized pistons, inspected the crank, bearings, new isolfex, full gasket and seal kit, a like-new 1.25" track, all new ball joints and a arm bushings and rear shock.

The electric starter gears were ground and worn out so I removed all electric start components to lighten it by 25lbs.

With the fresh powerplant, hugely improved traction and that lighter weight, I can't wait to break it in and then see what it feels like this season!

Hello,

I bought a snowmobile for our off grid cabin in north central Washington. I plan to get a shipping container to use as a shed but that won’t take place until next spring. We get probably about 175” on an average year. This is an El Niño so probably drier and warmer but could have some wet snow and rain.

I wanted to build or buy a simple shelter rather than just put a cover on it. Unless you think a cover alone is adequate for the one year. I’m new to this so don’t know.

Any ideas for a cheap shelter to buy or build? I’ll be up at the cabin about once a month through the 4-5 month of winter there to uncover and use the sled.

Thank you!

picked up another 04 800ho to use as the loaner/backup. any must have mods?

Trying to find seat cover but when I look up rmk seats they don’t look like this and can’t find a straight answer on what seat it is 2015 rmk 600 144

Looking for helmet, jacket, bibs,

Havent been in 10 plus years, wondering if its worth going too these days ?

Royal has save the tax.

Factory rec use to have great deals. But its been a while.

Thanks folks

Recently redid my 1996 Polaris 600 xcr sp crank seals and it starts without any help but it won’t idle and I have to hold the throttle down the slightest amount, anyone know if it’s related to the rebuild or not and what to do to fix it or if its something like I need to put the airbox back on?

Good morning y’all,
I picked up my first snowmobile on Tuesday in Idaho for $200, and it even runs fairly well. I’m slowly doing what research I can on it but I figured I’d also post in this sub since most everyone here will know more than I do. I am a mechanic by trade now so maintenance doesn’t bother me, I just don’t know where to start. Also I’ve found several connectors running around that aren’t plugged in, but I’m not sure if those are just accessories plugs or what. I also seem to be missing all of the tool kit? So I don’t know if it’s worth getting an OEM kit or just piecing some stuff from Harbor Freight together. Also I found a pocket in the back of the seat, any idea what that’s for besides just storing documents or whatever? Thanks for any insight, I appreciate it!

A grouse wants to test ride my Skandic SWT.

old throttle cable on this thing broke ordered a new one a while ago and am just confused why it’s holding the throttle open

I have a 95 Mach1 670 with a messed up body and frame that I’m swapping everything over to the formula SS next to it to make one good sled. So in the process I’m going to upgrade and clean everything up. I was wondering what front suspension options for shocks/springs and front end swaps there are. I’ve already got an upgraded skid I can use so I’m good on rear suspension. And what is there for trail pipes/mufflers? My muffler is rotted out but the twin pipes surprisingly aren’t, so I was hoping to find a muffler upgrade of sorts with the supported jetting to back it up. I know the crank shop has options but I just want the muffler if possible. And any other opinions of what upgrades I can do would be appreciated!

I melted down my 2019 Polaris Indy 800 XC last year, got her good too, cracked the jugs. I replaced and inspected everything that needed replacing and inspecting and toward the end of the year had her up and running. However, it started throwing codes at higher RPM’s for the exhaust valves. Additionally it didn’t like to start or run cold, but would idle normally once it came up to operating temp. This all aligned with needed to relearn the exhaust valves when you replace the jugs, valves in the wrong position would explain all my symptoms. Instead of paying the dealership 150 bucks for the relearn, I spent 350 on the Check-tech doo-dad that will perform the relearn. It’s a cool gadget, does all kinds of junk. When I ran the process the display on the sled shuts off momentarily and then the check engine light comes on and it throws another exhaust valve code. I’m looking for any advice before I level the parts cannon at it. The valves are squeaky clean, the code thrown is 520327 Exhaust Valve Position Out of Range Closed. Polars Techs! Help!

Should have enough snow to start running the fleet by next week. Lots of snow in the forecast starting tonight. Got my maintenance done on the 4 stroke utility sleds (Skandic SWT and Tundra Sport), next up is the 9R and Summit turbo. Usually run until mid May when the snow finally rots away. Can’t wait to ride once again.

Anyone have considerations when it comes to these machines? 10 and 11 year olds are currently rolling around on old Tundra's but spending a lot of time fixing them and trying to get parts. We run trails and boondock in interior AK.

Like the idea of the 550 fan with limiters on the EVO, which you can upgrade later. These kids are still pretty young.

Like the Bearcat as that is what I ride and it has a better windshield. We don't extreme mountain ride but do haul trailers and camps, although this sled wouldn't be expected to haul much.

Curious about anything really, I know very little about these lighter duty sleds other than having a conversation with a salesperson at each store.

Just bought a 2005 Yamaha venture and I noticed this exposed nipple on top of the valve cover. There is also a black cover on the nipple of one of the carbs. I am wondering if a hose is supposed to connect these two to act as a breather?

To be clear this is not for a snowmobile.

I have a v8 go cart, currently it uses a 30 series torque converter and very low gearing to make it move at all. I want to step up to a more appropriate clutch. The P85 seems like a very popular clutch that can take a good bit of power. How low of an rpm could I get this clutch to Engauge? It is tough to find an answer since snowmobiles are usually running higher rpm. Could I get it down to at least 2,000 rpm? I think 1200-1500 rpm would be more ideal.

Posting again Is this a good/bad deal

Deciding between these two. Anyone have any input on them?

\I live in an area with no noise restrictions\

Last ditch effort, does anyone have a Polaris proride 800 engine near eastern PA. Ran into a shot top end, and blown bottom end while resealing the motor, crazy part is it sounded fine prior. TIA

Thought I’d preemptively replace my seals this fall which has turned into a bit more. Sled is in near perfect condition with 2500 miles. It’s just old. The further I go the more I think should I just rebuild the motor since I had to take it so far apart for the seals. What about the oil and water pump shaft seals? The crank bearings all rotate smoothly.

My kids sled is in desperate need of new skis and I ran across this cheap Chinese kit. The price is hard to beat for new but is the quality good. Anyone use a set of these before?

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Seems dark. Can someone compare it to theirs maybe?

Newbie here - 2000 RMK 700. I got the sled for free from a friend and it needed work. I cleaned the carbs, put a new choke plunger (corroded and stuck) and cable and couldn't get the sled to start. I checked and was only getting 65 psi so I did a top end on it. I still cannot get the dang thing to start, any tips?

Rings are in the correct spot and right side up, I'm getting fuel, spark, and 120psi at 4,000 elevation. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong, but it's whipping my butt. At least 2-3x sets of 30 pulls with an hour between in case I flooded it

That's the only way the skis will go, won't fit under. It's an 11 foot sled and 8 foot trailer

I also have a two spot sled trailer as well as a 14' aluminum flat deck that weights 900#. It's just that this little 4*8 has almost no effect on fuel economy and will probably save me 200-300 in fuel

Not new to snowmobiling but new to mountain sleds. Just picked up a 2021 summit 850. Trying to connect with people to go up north in New England over the winter to avoid going alone. Facebook groups or anything else