Recent content by maddogjeff

Great thread. Great report Hondo. Looks like a winner, I'm very tempted to order one up.

Sounds like the same problem I had with my '05 RS. There was a tech update that either updates or replaced the CDI that fixed it.

Most important thing you can do is to make sure it is fully charged when storing. Then check every couple of months and make sure it's above 12 volts, put charger back on if it's gets down to 12. Still on my original '05 (4th season) but will change it out this summer since they just don't last...

I've always been curious why sleds are hard to start after they've been on their sides. Once they're started then there's never a problem unlike carioca who seems to have a permanent issue. I always figured the carbs get flooded.

Was the suspension ever pulled? Bolts could have been over torqued or became loose. What year is it? Suspensions definitely need to be greased and maintained regardless of the miles.

I became a firm believer in SeaFoam when I ran it in my '91 Honda Nighthawk bike. I knew the carbs needed cleaning, idled rough on cold starts and was only getting 40mpg. A couple of tanks of gas with SeaFoam, no longer rough idle and mileage is up to 46mpg. Pretty good snake oil.

Re: 05 RS Venture belt smokes from stop in forward or revers Did you discover what the problem is yet?

RS Venture is conventional.

Top of windshield is 52", top of back without passenger back rest is 35". Just get mine in a Triton 120" with big bull nose with 1/4" to spare. ;)!

No problem running full out for long periods of time. A trail up in Quebec is full out straight for 30 miles, do it in just under 20 minutes. If the trailer has a good bull nose where you can sneak the skis forward, just fits. Tip of skis to rear of bumper is 125".

Having pulled many a skid, here's my 2 cents. The hardest part is putting it back in especially if you're doing yourself. Lifts, come alongs, and power tools are great helps. 1. Loosen rear axle and back track tension bolts all the way in towards skid. 2. Use air driver or high speed high...

105 fast enough? The venture is a lot of track which makes it harder to handle in turns. I will definitely drop down to a 136" my next sled.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiicccce. :pics:

Re: Need new bogie wheels ttt part #04-116-96S Al’s Snowmobile 802-487-1000.

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