04 800 REV
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Any front end damage(bent parts) cracked carb boots, also might think about getting crank bearings repacked.
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I think the '04 had a problem with the rings flaking...I would ask the seller if the sled has had any top end work done. x2 on the carb boots and regrease the crank bearings. If the crank bearings haven't been greased recently it would be a great summer project...along with some new rings!
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BackCountryBob
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2,800 miles is about time to check/replace both clutch springs, bushings in the spring cap and primary, O rings and buttons. You might consider D^J clutch kit www.mxzx-revzone.com while you're at it. An up graded clutch will make that sled run hard.
BCB
BCB
Thats gettin close to where cranks start going out. As said above could make a great summer project or make for a stressful/spendy sled that you got more than you bargained for. But over all they are great sleds. Check carb boots and maybe even replace with boyseen reeds.
I have 4,900 on mine and not one issue. Going to put 06 oe pistions in this summer and a team secondary clutch and boss seat. Thats my summer project, one more year on it.
john
john
The 04 is trash!
Before anyone says other wise here is the history of my 04, 2 Motors and 3 Rebuilds in 5,xxx miles. The original motor split a rod in half and put it threw the block in 100 miles. Right now it sits with a hole threw the mag side Cudney piston.
The 04 800s had problems with the pistons (should have dual rings), the Y-Pipe cracks, the Y-pipe bolts vibrate and eventually come out, the oil pump is know to stick open, the carb boots crack, the thing is terrible on oil and gas, the gas gauge is worthless, the fuel filters wear quickly.
I have more miles on my truck from taking my sled back and forth to the dealer than I do on the sled and I can't even begin to imagine how many days I have spent working on this thing. Not all 04s are this bad, but I know I will NEVER recommend one to anyone...Try to find a decent 06.
pure
Before anyone says other wise here is the history of my 04, 2 Motors and 3 Rebuilds in 5,xxx miles. The original motor split a rod in half and put it threw the block in 100 miles. Right now it sits with a hole threw the mag side Cudney piston.
The 04 800s had problems with the pistons (should have dual rings), the Y-Pipe cracks, the Y-pipe bolts vibrate and eventually come out, the oil pump is know to stick open, the carb boots crack, the thing is terrible on oil and gas, the gas gauge is worthless, the fuel filters wear quickly.
I have more miles on my truck from taking my sled back and forth to the dealer than I do on the sled and I can't even begin to imagine how many days I have spent working on this thing. Not all 04s are this bad, but I know I will NEVER recommend one to anyone...Try to find a decent 06.
pure
Just because you had a bad one doesn't mean they are pure junk. Maybe you should look at getting someone else to work on it cause it should stay togather longer then that if done right.
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tukernater
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WOW ya a real POS,7400+miles 1 set of rings[warrenty]1 comeplete top end[NOS]rode it in the mountains and snowdrags,rode it in the summer grass drags and pavement,now its on pavement only gets overheated every run down the track ,twin crankshop pipes ,cudney head,v force reeds and computer work.We run it at 8800 to 9000rpm,ORIGANAL BOTTOM END i only hope my xp's are this strong[good fuel is key in the doo's]sorry to hear pureadrenaline bad luck.
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clutch man
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Don't get the faults impression that the 06 pistons will be better. I have had to fix more 06 motors than 04 an 05. SKI-DOO pistons are just junk no matter what year.
Ignore this guy. He's posted this on more than one thread.
I've got an 04 800 with the 159" track and that thing amazes me. There was some issues with flaking rings apparently, so I took it to my mechanic before I bought it. He checked it out and said everything looked great. Also as Pureadrenaline mentioned, the Y bolts did come loose but because I do regular maintenance I found these before they fell out....a little Loc-tite and good to go. Mine is completely stock except for a can and it keeps up with everything I've ridden with so far. 3500 kms and going strong. I'd recommend it.
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mastertech
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LMAO.. These Threads always make me laugh my butt off..
When it comes down to it.. Every Rev sled has had its problems. Simply take care of it and have someone that KNOWS WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE DOING work on it and it will give you many days of fun on the hill! I know people with 04's, 05's, 06's 07's that have had problems.. Good luck!
When it comes down to it.. Every Rev sled has had its problems. Simply take care of it and have someone that KNOWS WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE DOING work on it and it will give you many days of fun on the hill! I know people with 04's, 05's, 06's 07's that have had problems.. Good luck!
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carraway137
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i ride an 05 rev 800 151 and my father rides a 04 rev 800 151. both of these sleds flat out rip, we keep them stock, and they take really good care of us. between the two of us, we've put on about 4k miles on these sleds. regular check-ups are good.. we clean our clutches after every ride, check bolts and things. i think you'll be extremely happy with that sled!
Everyone knows---If it has a motor or tits, eventually your gona have trouble with it.
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mastertech
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The Tit part is totally true!!
my 04 800 X
My 04 800 X 144 was bought new and has over 4000 miles ,here in Manitoba and many trips west to BC , never had a failure.
My fall project involved tearing down the motor which I did last week , new pistons (.095 - .010 clearance) going to put a reman crank assy in , gaskets and put another 4000 miles on it.
Clutches have been maintained ,replaced both carb boots last year. kills me to hear how some have had the Y pipe bolts come out ,what a pian in the ... getting them out.
I enjoy the sled ,never owned one this long.
My 04 800 X 144 was bought new and has over 4000 miles ,here in Manitoba and many trips west to BC , never had a failure.
My fall project involved tearing down the motor which I did last week , new pistons (.095 - .010 clearance) going to put a reman crank assy in , gaskets and put another 4000 miles on it.
Clutches have been maintained ,replaced both carb boots last year. kills me to hear how some have had the Y pipe bolts come out ,what a pian in the ... getting them out.
I enjoy the sled ,never owned one this long.
