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2016 RMK 800, had a super high idle (4000 rpms) issue at the end of spring 2020 that turned out to be a bad crank bearing and seal and a bad piston. Took it to the most reputable shop in town (Darby's in Fairbanks) and had them do a total rebuild, new crank and all. Cost me $3300. Put about 300 problem free miles on it last season.
Finally got it out for the first rides of the season over the Christmas weekend, had two good days, then on Christmas day it died and locked up about 15 minutes into the ride. After about 5 minutes it was willing to turn over, fired up and sounded fine, but very shortly after dropped to one cylinder. Limped it back to the house and it was rattling something fierce by the time I got there.
Pulled the head off and it's the same piston that melted last time. Cylinder has some pretty gnarly gouges and the head is toast as well.
Sled has just over 2800 miles on it, and it's in decent shape overall. Probably 1-2 seasons from needing a new track, and after rebuilding the clutch last year, I'm already thinking I should have just bought a new clutch.
Considering options, 1) Rebuild it again and keep it. 2) Rebuild it and sell it right away and save the money for a snow check in the spring. 3) Try and sell it as is, and snow check in the spring. Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks
Finally got it out for the first rides of the season over the Christmas weekend, had two good days, then on Christmas day it died and locked up about 15 minutes into the ride. After about 5 minutes it was willing to turn over, fired up and sounded fine, but very shortly after dropped to one cylinder. Limped it back to the house and it was rattling something fierce by the time I got there.
Pulled the head off and it's the same piston that melted last time. Cylinder has some pretty gnarly gouges and the head is toast as well.
Sled has just over 2800 miles on it, and it's in decent shape overall. Probably 1-2 seasons from needing a new track, and after rebuilding the clutch last year, I'm already thinking I should have just bought a new clutch.
Considering options, 1) Rebuild it again and keep it. 2) Rebuild it and sell it right away and save the money for a snow check in the spring. 3) Try and sell it as is, and snow check in the spring. Thoughts / opinions?
Thanks