grizztracks

A gusset kit for a 2008 would be $86 shipped and the relocate would be another $45 if ordered with the gussets. You can order by sending payment to my PayPal account: grizztracks@gmail.com

Fran

Sounds good. Just sent payment.

Just checking to see if you received my order. I've taken measurements from the upper a arm bolt back to the footwell, one side is 29 1/2" and the other is like 29 7/8". Should I attempt to get them the same or is that close enough? I've tried prying back on the upper A arm and forward on the lower like your posts suggest.

Picture for reference of measure area. https://i.imgur.com/OHh5qkl.jpg

I measure from the lower a-arm back to the tail of the lower frame were it bolts to the body. Make sure the ski tips are not staggered (one running behind the other), Make sure shocks have same spacing and both close to centered in the upper a-arm, Check spindle angle visually or with an angle locator gauge. Close is good enough on these things. I cut your gussets yesterday and will ship them Monday morning (USPS)

Sent this to Snow and Mud also:

If you can straighten the frame then weld the gussets in it should not bend again and will be stronger than a new frame. A gusset kit for a 2011 subframe would be $90 shipped to Canada. You can order by sending payment to my PayPal account: grizztracks@gmail.com[/QUOTE]

A gusset kit if shipped with the relocate would be $65. You can order by sending payment to my PayPal account: grizztracks@gmail.com

Done. Hit a pretty good jump where the bottom was blown out by other sleds and hit real hard but nothing appears bent after measuring. I'll add the gusset as a added security measure. I think the 13 has a beefed up subframe compared to previous models.

Got your stuff today looks top quality way beefier then I expected, excited to install and try it out. Thanks again.

Ok i will def have you do it for me if u would be willing. I think I am going to finish out this riding season before I get it done. Could I possibly get a hold of you in the spring, and set up a time that works for u to bring the sled down?

And I don't think it's bent to bad. The shock isn't centered in the a-arm and the left ski is slightly ahead of the right, but the sled still tracks straight down the trail

I should be able to correct that for you.

l just sent you money on Paypal. I ended up buying a '14 Nytro XTX instead, so let me know if the price changed and you need more. Thanks!

Payment received. I'm out of gussets right now but ordered new chromoly plate to make more. The metal should arrive early next week so we're looking at later next week before I'll ship your kit.

No worries. I'm gonna ride it as is the rest of the season and get the gusset welded in during the summer tear down.

It's usually easier to remove the rear bolt. Some unbolt the head pipe also but I don't. If I remember right the front mounts have to be removed from the block and the steering shaft needs to be unbolted and moved enough to pull the cover out. Be careful of the small coolant hose on top of the water pump. It can be easily cut on the frame rail when lifting the engine.

I still make the gussets. A 2008 kit is $95 shipped and you can order by sending payment to my PayPal account: grizztracks@roadrunner.com

I also offer frame straightening and installation if you're interested. I'm located in Scio, NY 14880

If you have power on the starter wire when you trun the key then the relay is working. Make sure the battery is good and battery, relay and starter connections are tight with no corrosion. If you have a volt meter read the battery voltage before and during a start attempt. If the battery voltage drops to 9-10 volts that would indicate the starter is receiving voltage but most likely the starter is bad.

I've seen a lot of bad starters lately. I'm sure the extreme cold has had something to do with it. I have Canadian friends from Niagara Falls area that I ride with several times a year up above Parry Sound. I'm suppose to be heading there Tuesday for a week of riding. I've had many Canadians bring there sleds to me for repairs so If you need some help on this you can bring it down. I'm south of Buffalo.

What is your location Ryan? It could be timing. Typically if the timing chain jumps a tooth or two the engine will have a difficult time idling but when the RPMs are increased seems to run OK. If it jumps time any more than that the pistons will hit the valves and engine damage will occur. If you want to check the engine timing the oil tank and valve cover needs to be removed so that you can see the timing marks.

These carb'd sleds are also notorious for having problems if stored for an extended length of time. In that case a good cleaning of the carbs may be all it needs.

I started taking it apart tonight. The tensioner is the original so it should be updated. I believe you're going to also need at the vary least a new starter and starter relay. I'll have the starter out and the stator cover off to inspect the gears tomorrow so I'll know more then. Once I have a parts list along with the cost for them I send you my PayPal email so you can transfer enough to cover them.

This Vector is amazingly clean and in good condition for a 2005.

Thanks for the update. I try to take care of it. It needs to last me a good long while.