DiscoDans mid-season engine build
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Danbot
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Well, I had problems this trip again, my primary clutch bolt broke right at the start of the threads. I can blame myself for not replacing the bolt last time it was out, it must have been stressed or cracked. Nobody at camp had a bolt for me so I spent day 2 hanging out at camp.
It's a clean break, and it looks like the piece should come out fairly easy, but there's no new snow coming and very warm, not much season left here. This might become part of my summer maintenance
Note to self: new clutch bolt every time it comes out
It's a clean break, and it looks like the piece should come out fairly easy, but there's no new snow coming and very warm, not much season left here. This might become part of my summer maintenance
Note to self: new clutch bolt every time it comes out
damn man...not much good luck there man...sorry to hear..
you dont have to replace the clutch bolt every time its off...at a minimum i would 1x a year 9each season) or if you removed your clutch more then 4/5x max...
sorry again man.
you dont have to replace the clutch bolt every time its off...at a minimum i would 1x a year 9each season) or if you removed your clutch more then 4/5x max...
sorry again man.
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Danbot
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Thanks guys, I know it's not the end of the world.
This bolt has been off and re torqued three times in it's 4 year life, but I figure since the torque spec is way up from original, it's almost a "torque to yield" situation.
It's close to time to divert funding from sledding to dirt biking anyhow.
This bolt has been off and re torqued three times in it's 4 year life, but I figure since the torque spec is way up from original, it's almost a "torque to yield" situation.
It's close to time to divert funding from sledding to dirt biking anyhow.
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High Velocity
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That sucks, Dan. I probably shouldn't tell you this, but I did intend to throw the bolt off mine in with the clutch you bought. It was new when that clutch was installed on my sled and now it's sitting in a box of extra parts. Good luck with the repair.
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High Velocity
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I agree on the weather. This winter, I've put more miles on the 850XP than I have on the 900. The 850 is actually a blast to ride on packed and icy trails with close to 500 carbide studs in the tires.
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MacDawg productions
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I thought I was the only one thinking about diverting my sled money pit into my summer sports. I need new rubber on my streetbike.
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Danbot
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I thought I was the only one thinking about diverting my sled money pit into my summer sports. I need new rubber on my streetbike.
Haha, it's certainly almost that time! My dirt bike only needs a few things, I could ride and maintain my cr250 for 3 or 4 seasons with what I spent on my 900 this year!
We'll see, if we get some snow I'll be more motivated to fix the sled
Thanks guys, I know it's not the end of the world.
This bolt has been off and re torqued three times in it's 4 year life, but I figure since the torque spec is way up from original, it's almost a "torque to yield" situation.
It's close to time to divert funding from sledding to dirt biking anyhow.
I know what your feeling! Got my motor all rebuilt on saturday, went to slam it in on sunday, only to find the oil pump non-functioning and front motor mount crossmember with a huge crack right down the middle of it. This thing is breaking me! Looking really hard and seriously at the new Pro-RMK!
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BIGGDAWG
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I will probably still keep the 9 if I can afford it, but those ProRMK's are bada$$!
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otterpoo
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Been spending the last of the winter doing what your smiley is doing. Last 2 winters here were amazing snow conditions(for Maine), and this one has gone to hell. At least there was the first month with deep and fresh regularly. Looks like it is time for theHaha, it's certainly almost that time! My dirt bike only needs a few things, I could ride and maintain my cr250 for 3 or 4 seasons with what I spent on my 900 this year!
We'll see, if we get some snow I'll be more motivated to fix the sled
season.
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Danbot
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My 9 isn't going anywhere, I want / need to keep it running for another season or two, after that it will become a backup.
As for what I will buy..... hard to say, but I know I want a big block so the only game is the M1 right now. If Poo doesn't step up, that's probably what I'll get.
*ducking for cover* lol
HAha Maybe IF IF IF that chasiss holds up ! Personally The new PRO scares the chit out of me the last big chasis/motor mount /motor change was the 05 900s !YIKES!! Believe I will wait and see ! But I do think a 900 in a raw or pro chasiss would be cool .
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Danbot
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I finally unpacked my bag from last weekend, here's a few pics from the area that my sled keeps breaking down in lol. The pics hardly do it justice, the Kakwa is a spectacular surrounding to be in... it's just very remote compared to anywhere else I go. I get a very real sense of being in the middle of nowhere when I'm in there.
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