my yammi finally let me down

[BigFish BC]

well it is a sad day today all these years never been towed out, my sled is dead.was running incredible everything perfect did a climb up a steep little hill came back down stop at the bottom of the hill, was watching my buddy crash into the trees so i reach down to shut the motor off & it just stopped.went to turn over because i thought it stalled but it seized cant turn the clutch.it never made a noise nothing af was at 11, 112 oct fuel was only at 15lbs it was climbing like crazy was not to hot though had just taken a break.really strange that there was no warning noises not sure what failed but it dont look good oil on the snow under the sled so it could be a rod.have to go rescue it tomorrow & will be taking it apart this week oh & we finally got some sun great timing.

 

[Rizzo]

That sucks bud. Good luck with the repair. These 4 strokes arent cheap to fix.

 

[summitboy]

Thats too bad Vector, i have watched that sled since BIS in 05 and she ripped then. I loved how you were spanking sleds at superbowl and you weren't even competing, LOL. I hope you get her back on the snow soon. One of a kind !

 

[WhistlerCowboy]

That sucks!!!!Hope you get it running soon.

 

[switchback]

That sucks! Post some pics of what happened after you get it tore down.

 

[KITIMAT TOM]

I wasn`t crashing into the trees!It was more of a uncontrolled rub.I know a good deal on a v-max 600

 

[Mcx Nytro]

How many miles on the boosted setup Terry

 

[BigFish BC]

over 6000km all on boost.i will get it back working hopefully this winter real curious to see what happened since it was working so well just pulled about 14lbs boost on a steep little climb went up it like nothing, wasnt working it hard af perfect checked oil & coolant after all good.obviously a mechanical failer of some kind cant beleave one of my Carrillo rods failed i hope not but by the oil under the sled it would be my first guess hole in the block somewhere.will let you guys know what happened when i get it appart.

 

[johnny be bad]

even know i can be a dick on here, knowbody needs that! that sucks, hope you get it running soon!

 

[catnfool]

sorry to jinx you by starting that other thread... Thanks for the honest info- 6000 boosted miles is VERY respectable

 

[Tackbtch]

Bummer

It sucks when your ride goes down and theres snow to be had, I hope you have good luck and have it running soon. Dino

 

[M5-]

If you can find the jerkoffs who stole my sled I'm sure they will be parting out my Vector with 270 miles on it. That'd be a good motor for ya. If you do business with them kick them in the balls for me after you get the motor.

M5

 

[Linc]

Shane,take a close look at the starter clutch drive.

 

[BigFish BC]

iam hoping it is that but with all the oil i dont think it would be but we are just heading out to get it now.thanks guys

 

[Linc]

Oh,,,I didn't see the "oil on the snow" part,,,ouch.

 

[BigFish BC]

well got the sled home thanks to my freind & a bit of hard work thanks guys.at this point it looks like it may have been my fault in a way. found out where the oil was coming fromthe little drain screw just under the filter came loose so more than likely it stuck a piston from lack of oil so there is no hole in the case so that is a good thing.but the sump is still full so iam not sure what happened for sure yet but my guess would be the pump ran out of oil to get to the piston so hopefully the crank & rods are ok.

 

[KITIMAT TOM]

Wheres your PICS?Once spring rolls around and you get the boat in the water your can pay us back with a crab/prawns feed

 

[Ultralord]

Shane,take a close look at the starter clutch drive.

I feal your pain I found out that a rod bolt came out of mine but crank,case,and a couple of valves are done 2 more weeks it should be done. But to loose your backup to IE wifes sled that sucks man I hope it gets better.

 

[Linc]

I feal your pain I found out that a rod bolt came out of mine but crank,case,and a couple of valves are done 2 more weeks it should be done. But to loose your backup to IE wifes sled that sucks man I hope it gets better.

Is your's a Vector or Apex?

 

[Linc]

Shane,chances are you've seized the top end,i have a head and cams if you need.