Recent content by ReX

If they aren't broken you can just weld on reinforcements. If broken you need to make sure they are carefully put back together straight and kept in alignment when welded. A jig is a good idea but you still need to make sure you don't build up residual stresses during welding and end up with a...

I used Carver's valving for the center shock so I can't really share it. As I have suggested to others you could consider using the center shock valve stack from an 07 or newer REV-XP as the valving is similar. It has been a while but I believe I ended up using the stock spring in the center...

I agree with everyone on the skid. The stock skid really is a POS. With everything stock you have to run the track so tight to control ratcheting that you loose speed, fuel economy and hyfax. It is so bad that I installed extrovert drivers (Skidoo parts) after only 2 weeks with my new 07...

Another tip: If the rotor is getting loose (due to spacer wear at higher mileage) the parking brake pads will start to wear and the brake won't work well. Just adjusting the brake will result in more pad wear over the miles and eventually you'll run out of adjustment. To stop the wear...

When they get really bad, often the sled won't idle right either (too slow). With my RTX I've got close to 9000 miles on it (haven't ridden it in 3 years though) and I've gone through 3 sets of donuts. One at around 4000, next around 7000, and the current set at close to 9000. My pipes are...

It has been close to 2 years since I started this thread and I was wondering if Yamaha has started to use multi-stage valve stacks yet? You can put together a good multi-stage valve stack for less money that it costs for the crappy single stage stacks they were using so cost isn't a reason to...

If you search here you will find numerous posts on the skid/track/exhaust noise. There are many theories and many things attempted to fix it. In general there is no true perfect fix. I installed a 1" Predator track with 144 1" studs on my 07 RTX and the droning sound is gone. Other's have...

A few years ago I rode most of the time with 4 or 5 sleds with monoshock skids. We all rode them fairly aggressively and they all broke front pivot arms over and over. Our experience was the sleds with the stiffer shocks seemed to be the ones that broke pivot arms first. One guy rode his...

I'm not sure if the Whal drivers are different than the Doo drivers but I have Doo drivers and they DO hit the rail tips if you don't shorten them. As a test take the sled and place a log under the front of the sled that is the right size that it brings the rail tips as close as possible to...

I have the same question. Can these less expensive stainless steel pipes be installed under warranty?

When I read your post I had to laugh... (not that I necessarily disagree with you though) With my stock RTX skid I spent about $800 in worn parts in a little over 8000 miles and most of the repairs were covered under warranty. The front bushings are totally gone every ~500-1000 miles, the...

I believe the 04's use steel headers and they don't suffer anywhere near as much with the header problem compared to an Apex. I have heard of some guys installing 04 RX-1 headers on their Apex and they claim they don't break. I believe they had to slightly modify the headers to make them...

While it may look like there is no damage to the y-pipes, I suspect you'll find the clamps won't tighten up with new donuts installed. You'll probably need to grind down the spacer on the clamps to get the donuts tight.

I actually don't like the idea of simmons skis and I doubt I would like riding a sled with them installed. The ski I am most interested in is the Curve XS, with a close second the Arrow. However, what I was disagreeing with (or agreeing with - in sj's case) is your statement that simmons...

I agree with you, especially at high speeds when the caster doesn't come into play much and body roll is dominant.