Recent content by SudburyApex

There might be, but just in case I did a quick test. I popped of the seat and put the amp clamp around the main wire headed to the solenoid. Spikes for a moment then sits around 120-130 amps while cranking. This is at ~20F. Let me know what you get.

Good call on the booster pack. Unfortunate but necessary once in a while when owning a 4 stroke in the deep cold. I purchased my starter from a local supplier (Royal Distributing # 11-190743). I believe it was around $100. Before you purchase the starter, I would check the amp draw when you turn...

I have a 2014 viper LTX and had many different issues related to cold starting but have found some solutions. 1) Relays: there is an ECM relay and a fuel pump relay that can become frozen. I believe barn of parts sells no freeze relays (same part# for both). If you turn the key and your gauges...

It went great! So far I really like the Slydog setup with the 6" carbide. I have not experienced any push which makes sense when you look at how long (and deep) the keel is on the ski (it runs the whole length of the ski). I am still dialing out the darting by adding preload to the front skid...

interesting. I've never touched the deflection on this machine. Although the previous owner switched the belt to an 8DN. Hopefully it was machined...

I dont think so, when I took my starter out the drive was fine. In my case the starter motor failed. When you try to start your sled is the starter spinning?

Had a similar issue with no reverse when sled is warm. No grinding noise. removed the actuator from the chaincase and works great while holding it in your hand, opened it up and the gears are fine. Figured maybe the motor was too weak? Interestingly when it happens the lights slightly dim when...

Very common issue in this forum as I am sure you discovered. On mine the magnets let go in the starter housing. But fear not! its actually not too expensive or hard to replace the starter. I bought an aftermarket one for 120 CAD, removed the lower access panel (where the oil filter is), removed...

Through February I put on about 1000miles in Quebec and Northern Ontario with all sorts of trails and conditions and wanted to follow up. Thanks for all for the responses and links to other write-ups on viper suspension setup. Like islandracing mentioned, words like "push", "darting", and "on...

Yes thanks to all for the ideas and advice. And yes, it seems my tuning is headed in the opposite direction that the ST instructions indicate :/. Although, I assumed the inside ski lift is always going to occur as you reach the maximum turning velocity of the vehicle. At some point the sled has...

I get your point. I guess I am an "aggressive" rider and need more carbide. I purchased the semi's based on the many carbide posts on this forum. Perhaps this post will be a good reference for those debating between semis vs aggressive.

SO, did step one of my plan above (bringing the spring retainer on the center shock to about 1/2" from the bottom) and went for a ride. The spring is quite loose when the sled is unloaded but when I get on the sled it snugs up. While loose snow conditions play a big role in push and the trails...

By feedback do you mean a sensation of the trail surface? I suppose I am, but its fairly light. In some ways its very pleasant to drive at moderate speeds as it steers super light and there is zero darting. My plan tonight is to test 2 adjustments: 1st I will back off the remaining preload from...

My shock package does not have rebound or compression adjustment. There is no wobble in my rear suspension so I assume it is OK but I will definitely be sending everything out in the spring for service.

Ive read through a few of those suspension mega threads. I think the big takeaway was the SE model Vipers had super stiff valving in the shocks. The DX models (like mine) did not. You are probably onto something since I feel steering is improved by going to my second position on the torsion...