Recent content by pdiddy

FYI: I believe people used to put LED's in the wiring so they could tell it the starter solenoid ever stuck on. I was going to do it at one point but never got round to it.

I would keep focused on the mechanical side. Make sure your carb throttles are all working nice and smooth. The return springs can get pretty crappy. Lube your throttle cable too.

I like your idea of freezing the shaft and heating the bearing race. I'd try to do it all in one go while the shaft is still cold. When I did mine last year I just beat them on with a deep socket like Mr Sled said. Took several attempts to get them off though. I ended up mashing the bolt heads a...

Congrats! I had a '10 LTX GT Vector. Great sled for sure.

Think of all the money they can make on fake spark plugs!

I'm a re-greaser unless it's not smooth or too much play as others have said. Use Wd-40 and an air hose to clean and dry them out. Whish I could find a good source to replace the seals as I'm never sure the seal removal hasn't left a slight bend behind.

They're just really responsive! (You'll love it.)

And if you're in reverse, don't bump into the throttle!

Yeah, big no. It's still a sled worth having - just needs a reality check on the price.

Snowtracker runners should take care of the darting. If the snow is loose like it is here in ME spinning and sliding is gonna be an issue for everyone.

Lots to digest there!

It always starts out as temporary, just like the original Yamaha/Cat agreement to get Yamaha "over the hump". When they look at a restart there's going to have to be a compelling reason ($$) to do so.

I'm not that pdiddy. If the real one had a snowmobile he'd have something to occupy his every waking moments!

I'm convinced Yamaha knew how to fix the rattle but intentionally wanted some play in the stub shaft fit. I suspect it helps dissipate some torque spike or something like that. But I'm probably giving them too much credit. Could be they made too many in the first batch and didn't want to take...

Seems the same here in the northeast. The few decent snowfalls were quickly followed by warm spells or rain. Gotta drop everything, call in sick and get out there at the drop of a hat. Here's some suggestions to use at your own risk... 1. I just put a casserole in the oven. 2. My plastic...