Tool List and Winter Survival Gear for Pro-Ride

[sdmc]

What tools are you carrying with you when you ride? Are there any specific to our Pro-Ride?. It would also be interesting to find out what winter survival gear you carry.

 

[druchti]

Just trying to remember off the top of my head I carry for tools
. Polaris tool kit that comes with sled
. Metric open end wrenches
. Socket box with ratchet and extension
. Screw driver..one of each
. Channel lock
. Needle nose
. Multi allen and torx tool
. Small magnetic bowl
. Electrical tape
. Zip ties
. 2 spark plugs
For Survival
. Avy geary (shovel,probe and beacon)
. GPS
. Spare batteries
. Rope
. Leatherman
. Lighter and backup waterproof matches
. Fire starting gel packs
. Small survival blanket
. Whistle
. Flashlight and glowstick
. Hand warmers
. Small first aid kit
. Excederin and PKs
. Cliff bars
. Beef jerky
. Camel bak full of water
. Hotpockets loaded in the muff pot

 

[sdmc]

Druchti

That is a great list. I'm going to add a small telescoping magnet to my list.

 

[diamonddave]

Hey druchti, have you weighed your tool kit? I have a similar list maybe a couple more items. Mine weighs 14 lbs. I need to trim that, but can't stand not having a tool when needed. Not to mention, I am in the only one in the group that will carry tools so I become sled tech on the mountain.

 

[odiermk]

Better to have an extra pound or two and what you need than not. Just my opinion

 

[sdmc]

Hey druchti, have you weighed your tool kit? I have a similar list maybe a couple more items. Mine weighs 14 lbs. I need to trim that, but can't stand not having a tool when needed. Not to mention, I am in the only one in the group that will carry tools so I become sled tech on the mountain.

diamonddave what would you add to the list? I'm hoping to fine tune it. Thanks!

 

[spencer]

Just trying to remember off the top of my head I carry for tools
. Polaris tool kit that comes with sled
. Metric open end wrenches
. Socket box with ratchet and extension
. Screw driver..one of each
. Channel lock
. Needle nose
. Multi allen and torx tool
. Small magnetic bowl
. Electrical tape
. Zip ties
. 2 spark plugs
For Survival
. Avy geary (shovel,probe and beacon)
. GPS
. Spare batteries
. Rope
. Leatherman
. Lighter and backup waterproof matches
. Fire starting gel packs
. Small survival blanket
. Whistle
. Flashlight and glowstick
. Hand warmers
. Small first aid kit
. Excederin and PKs
. Cliff bars
. Beef jerky
. Camel bak full of water
. Hotpockets loaded in the muff pot

Huh, forgot beer, you will need all these tools while you drink beer and loan out your tools and consumable to the other brand users

 

[volcano buster]

I'd make sure you have two wrenches to remove a ski, rear axle bolts, scratchers or bogey idlers. Exhaust spring tool comes in handy too, plus a wobbly for your socket extension.

 

[nd_switchback]

Clutch Weights
3/8" small thin wrench
1/8" allen wrench
Sm. Crowbar
C-shaped clamp - 1" legs, 3 1/4" length

Secondary Adjustment
1/2" wrench
5/32" allen wrench - T-handle

Handlebars
T20 torx for brake side
3/16" allen wrench for throttle side
1/4" allen wrench for grip ends

T40 torx for dash filler
Sm flat screwdriver (for hood)

2" risers - 6mm allen wrench
Block - 5mm allen wrench, 10mm wrench

Track
2x 15mm wrench

Tools
Spring Thing
Rope
Duct Tape
10, 13, 14mm wrench
Screw Drivers (X and Flat)
Zip Ties
Sm vice grips
Sm side cutters

 

[Pro-8250]

Just trying to remember off the top of my head I carry for tools
. Polaris tool kit that comes with sled
. Metric open end wrenches
. Socket box with ratchet and extension
. Screw driver..one of each
. Channel lock
. Needle nose
. Multi allen and torx tool
. Small magnetic bowl
. Electrical tape
. Zip ties
. 2 spark plugs
For Survival
. Avy geary (shovel,probe and beacon)
. GPS
. Spare batteries
. Rope
. Leatherman
. Lighter and backup waterproof matches
. Fire starting gel packs
. Small survival blanket
. Whistle
. Flashlight and glowstick
. Hand warmers
. Small first aid kit
. Excederin and PKs
. Cliff bars
. Beef jerky
. Camel bak full of water
. Hotpockets loaded in the muff pot

Holy crap! If this is off the top of your head, you must have a big head.
How about??
Compass, toilet paper.
Jimmy Johns phone number.

 

[himarker]

I'm thinking about strapping my snapon roadchest on the back of the pro...lol. I pack a lot of tools too. Always seems like ther come in handy, somebodys always broke. Spare bolts, extra starter rope, always take an extra tie-down along. That has probably been the most useful in the past. Lots of uses if you get creative. I catch a lot of crap for the amount of tools I take along. Bet my backpack is 25#+, but I've never had to walk home...

 

[Pro-8250]

I'm thinking about strapping my snapon roadchest on the back of the pro...lol. I pack a lot of tools too. Always seems like ther come in handy, somebodys always broke. Spare bolts, extra starter rope, always take an extra tie-down along. That has probably been the most useful in the past. Lots of uses if you get creative. I catch a lot of crap for the amount of tools I take along. Bet my backpack is 25#+, but I've never had to walk home...

Funny!

 

[sdmc]

Clutch Weights
3/8" small thin wrench
1/8" allen wrench
Sm. Crowbar
C-shaped clamp - 1" legs, 3 1/4" length

Secondary Adjustment
1/2" wrench
5/32" allen wrench - T-handle

Handlebars
T20 torx for brake side
3/16" allen wrench for throttle side
1/4" allen wrench for grip ends

T40 torx for dash filler
Sm flat screwdriver (for hood)

2" risers - 6mm allen wrench
Block - 5mm allen wrench, 10mm wrench

Track
2x 15mm wrench

Tools
Spring Thing
Rope
Duct Tape
10, 13, 14mm wrench
Screw Drivers (X and Flat)
Zip Ties
Sm vice grips
Sm side cutters

nd_switchback this is great! Thank you!

 

[dirtymax]

spare motor till polaris figures out how to build an 800 that is reliable

 

[mountainhorse]

On a 2013 PRO RMK... if you are carrying a spare toothed drive belt... it will be pretty useless in the field without these small tools.

https://polaris.spx.com/Detail.aspx?id=599&cat=3&sub=12

Tool Name: Quickdrive Sprocket Alignment Tool
Tool Number: PS-50826
Your Price (USD): $54.65

Sprocket alignment tools are screwed into the ends of the jack shaft and the drive shaft to properly align the drive/driven Quickdrive sprockets during installation of the Quickdrive low inertia drive belt system.

NOTE: This tool was sent September 2012 as an essential tool to all Snowmobile dealers.

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[Ski-Dont89]

Somebody posted on here that they were able to remove and reinstall the quickdrive belt without any tools, just strength and finesse. Havent tried it myself but i guess it can be done without the tool.

 

[mountainhorse]

Somebody posted on here that they were able to remove and reinstall the quickdrive belt without any tools, just strength and finesse. Havent tried it myself but i guess it can be done without the tool.

Lots of cussin' too.

I could see this job taking a long time in the field without.

Talked with Robbie at Avid who has also done it multiple times already... and He said it is a real PITA.

Probably from this post is where you saw it??
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=319768

Changed out my track to a 166 today, and a piece of advise if your pulling the drive belt, Get the belt tool! It is tight when new and you will swear without it. Lots.

...I used my secondary spacer and bolt to get mine on last night but will be buying them for sure. I have electric start which makes it harder yet to do. I am moving the location and battery now for sure.

 

[tomx]

Good list. I carry one of them small Motorcycle Cargo nets. Great for broken plastics and all sorts of other creative uses. Come in handy on more than one occasion for me.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-x-15-motorcycle-cargo-net-69621.html

 

[E-Zmoke 4:20]

I was thinking of mounting a similar type tool kit inside my belly pan under the pipe. Has anyone ever done such a thing? What kind of case are you guys using to carry these tools in and where are you mounting them? I would like to keep my tool kit off my back as it is pretty full with emergency supplies already. I have been looking at the cruz tool sets
http://cruztools.com/products/kitsmetric.html something similar to this would be great and then add the missing tools. Just need to find a way to mount it. Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Max_Power]

I was thinking of doing the same thing. I'm just trying to find a toolkit that I can properly mount where my battery used to be. Will also help make up for the weight distribution with battery gone.

Let me know if you find anything.

I was thinking of mounting a similar type tool kit inside my belly pan under the pipe. Has anyone ever done such a thing? What kind of case are you guys using to carry these tools in and where are you mounting them? I would like to keep my tool kit off my back as it is pretty full with emergency supplies already. I have been looking at the cruz tool sets
http://cruztools.com/products/kitsmetric.html something similar to this would be great and then add the missing tools. Just need to find a way to mount it. Any suggestions?

Thanks