xp throttle sticks

[slyrydr]

xp throttle stuck wide open, destroys its self hitting tree, arm broken bad, thanks ski-doo.....typing with one finger from bed....climbing hill,approaching top, let off throttle...stayed full open, grabbed brake, not enough time, tree too close, maybe 2 secs, sled serious damage, ct scan today, results tomorrow, probably operation, sledding future?...ski-doo too cheap to correct a problem others have had in previous years

 

[skibreeze]

Sorry to hear about the arm, but a story like this deserves much more detail and pics.

 

[snowfarmer]

Had the same problem when the hot grips weren't working but in 4' of pow i got her stopped, scared the crap outta me thou.

 

[Dbook]

Had the same problem when the hot grips weren't working but in 4' of pow i got her stopped, scared the crap outta me thou.

Did you guys have your Carb heaters on?

 

[slyrydr]

carb heater on....delivered that way

 

[Ron]

There was a service bulletin on the throttle issue. Might check DooTalk for early season posts-Nov/Dec. About the same time as the gas tank issue. Might be some sleds didn't get fixed properly. Doo is getting famous for miscues-this one sounds life threatening!

 

[pinnedunderdoo#3]

all i have to say is where your tether.... cheep insurance

 

[slyrydr]

tether only shuts off the engine if you have enough time to jump off....i didn't

 

[HaleStorm]

Links

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Ski-Doo Recall

Ski-Doo Recall 2


Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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October 30, 2007

CPSC,Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles

Units: About 2,700

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada

Hazard: The snowmobiles’ fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate.

Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $9,700 and $11,200.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ski-doo.com

 

[HaleStorm]

This Is Some Serious Sh&*

If I had an XP I would not ride it again until I made sure I do not have throttle sticking issues!

 

[idareyou]

Stuck throttles and pine cones do not mix.

 

[slyrydr]

especially when the tree is still attached to the pinecone

 

[JDKZRT]

Sorry about your predicament Slyrydr, and I hope all goes well with your recovery...... but that was some funny sh!t you just posted.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

About how many miles did you have on it before it did that? I have about 100 on mine and both days have been WOT climbing through trees and up very steep hills. No problems to date other than the crappy intake and that problem has been fixed! Is the cable getting pinched? Maybe I could squirt some cable lube (the same stuff I use on my Dirt bike) down the cable casing? What do I need to look for?

 

[RGM]

I had a frozen throttle on one of my new 600's last year. Told the dealer about it said I wanted it replaced it a safty issue, he looked at it in his nice warm shop and said I can't see the problem and would not replace it.

 

[HaleStorm]

His sled probably has around 300 miles on it. I doubt cable lube is going to help this one.

 

[fredw]

was the throttle spring modded?... lot of damage from tree climbing... how fast was it moving?

i have seen damage from a cut spring before, but never had my stocker stick yet

hope everything turns out ok

 

[WatchThis!!!]

Wondering: If throttle sticks, can you just smack the kill switch?

Sorry to hear your unlikely story. not callin you a liar, but first i've heard of it.

 

[BC-XP]

My throttle stuck on 2nd ride (4ft powder), luckily it happened after stopping for a minute, when I went to take off again a burped the throttle and thumb lever didn't return all the way. Hit kill switch and then worked throttle a couple times while smacking it with glove to work snow out of mechanism. Was more a snow build up freezing issue then cable problem. Haven't had any problems since

 

[JDKZRT]

Sorry to hear your unlikely story. not callin you a liar, but first i've heard of it.

?????..... unlikely story???? ..... you don't believe the dootalk thread(s), Halestorm's post, Snowfarmers post, PJ's post or the BRP recall letter posted above?