My 2019 850 155" RMK came with the 3" track that only comes with the chain case. I wanted the benefits of my previous belt drive and more importantly the ability make gear changes easily and have a belt tensioner that the factory belt drive does not. I called Tom at TKI because of his reputation and quality builds. Seeing his parts at Haydays was like an art display. Looks are awesome, but performance is what counts in the backcountry. TKI makes these for the stock belt drive upgrade as well. Many Snowest'ers know I travel a lot riding different states, so I wanted something that will work and hold up!
Ill try posting some pics of how to do it.
You will want to take off your side panels and hood, if you have a turbo or small can you can work around it. The stock can will need to come off to gain access. Some of the springs can be a pain, BMP makes a really long spring puller that gets to every one of the springs easy (including the lower Y-pipe not removed for this install).
1st pic, stock chain case with can removed. Remove battery if you have electric start.
2nd. Great instructions come with the kit and each shipment is inspected and signed off by Tom the owner.
3rd. Remove the brake disc with a 17mm. Hold the brake to keep from turning.
4th. Remove Brake caliper bolts with a 13mm and move up out of the way. No need to disconnect the brake line!
5th. Put a drain pan under the belly pan. Have rags and brake cleaner ready. Remove chain case cover with a 10mm socket, unless you have the factory belt drive.
6th. Keep the spacer at the top, the bolts, cover, chain and gears if you ever want to return to stock when you sell it. If not a TKI belt drive with up the resale value.
7th. Chain case cover removed. ("If" your not doing this conversion, this is a good way to do some maintenance on your chain case. Inspect the parts, gears, chain, tensioner etc for wear, clean or replace, adjust chain tension). See owners manual for more details, Rated PG, battery not included.
8th. Use a 15mm and 14mm to loosen and remove the chain tensioner. Note the o-ring on the top shaft. This will need to be removed and saved with your old parts.
9th. Parts removed and the new TKI drive next to the factory parts. Pictures dont do justus to Tom's craftsmanship. He also builds drive axles, CNC wheels, brake handles and more. Check them out at www.TKICNC.com or call them at 406-850-8091
I will need to add the rest of the pic's on the next post.
Ill try posting some pics of how to do it.
You will want to take off your side panels and hood, if you have a turbo or small can you can work around it. The stock can will need to come off to gain access. Some of the springs can be a pain, BMP makes a really long spring puller that gets to every one of the springs easy (including the lower Y-pipe not removed for this install).
1st pic, stock chain case with can removed. Remove battery if you have electric start.
2nd. Great instructions come with the kit and each shipment is inspected and signed off by Tom the owner.
3rd. Remove the brake disc with a 17mm. Hold the brake to keep from turning.
4th. Remove Brake caliper bolts with a 13mm and move up out of the way. No need to disconnect the brake line!
5th. Put a drain pan under the belly pan. Have rags and brake cleaner ready. Remove chain case cover with a 10mm socket, unless you have the factory belt drive.
6th. Keep the spacer at the top, the bolts, cover, chain and gears if you ever want to return to stock when you sell it. If not a TKI belt drive with up the resale value.
7th. Chain case cover removed. ("If" your not doing this conversion, this is a good way to do some maintenance on your chain case. Inspect the parts, gears, chain, tensioner etc for wear, clean or replace, adjust chain tension). See owners manual for more details, Rated PG, battery not included.
8th. Use a 15mm and 14mm to loosen and remove the chain tensioner. Note the o-ring on the top shaft. This will need to be removed and saved with your old parts.
9th. Parts removed and the new TKI drive next to the factory parts. Pictures dont do justus to Tom's craftsmanship. He also builds drive axles, CNC wheels, brake handles and more. Check them out at www.TKICNC.com or call them at 406-850-8091
I will need to add the rest of the pic's on the next post.
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