Recent content by thrasher

You do need a cvtech PB clutch puller. The PB 80 clutch works very well.

Recently replaced the stator, starter, and I.C.U. in my 06 Vector. As it turned out, I really only needed to replace my starter which had seized internally and the I.C.U.. The stator looked pristine, but years ago I needed it replaced at about 15,000 kms., and I now have 48,000 kms. on my sled...

I would now try replacing the E.C.U.,. If you have a someone you know has the same type of sled, try their E.C.U. first to see if it works. I bought a used E.C.U. from Barn of Parts and it solved my issues.

Something may have frozen in the carbs if any moisture present at those very cold temps. Put it inside if possible to thaw things out, or take the air box out and place a small heater in there. Once all thawed, put the air box back in and try again. You never know, could be something simple...

Steiner is absolutely correct. It's a little tricky to get at all the stator cover bolts. The more wiggle room the better.

As a side note. I just replaced my stator on my 06 Vector. Same routine. I ordered an after market stator, but the wire harness was shorter/different that the oem part. Didn't want to risk installing the aftermarket stator, so ordered a Yamaha stator I found on EBay. Was the same as the...

I got that whining noise as well on mine, jumping the solenoid did not work, only sparks. Replaced the starter, and found that the internal magnets on the starter housing had fractured and physically jammed the motor. I had 47,000 kms on my Vector, and replaced it last fall.

Your battery needs to read at least 12.5 volts or better to start. Preferably 12.8 or 13 volts.

Grizztracks procedure(in the blue section atop this forum) on replacing the cam tensioner will update you on the spacer used on the rear engine mount. Carriage bolt head is in behind the secondary clutch.

Since you only loosened the nut on the rear mount and didn't loosen the spacer and remove the long rear mount bolt, you should only need to tighten the nut. Maybe the nut self tightened a little when tilting the engine up and back.

Have been doing it for years on my Vector. You have two choices: start it every three weeks during the off season or going thru a process of starting it up just before winter. It does take a bit to get it started up again. Some on the site seem to have luck pressuring the gas tank thru the vent...

You take just the cover off of the airbox, and then spray into the carbs. Leave the cover off until the sled starts, as you will have to do several applications of starting fluid before the fuel starts pumping. Otherwise, as you have noted, removing the entire airbox and starting your sled will...

Yes, time to add some fuel filters and shut-offs on both fuel lines. At the end of the season, I close the fuel valves and let the engine run until it dies. Starting fluid at the start of the season.

If it came out, it should go back in. It's always easier to take stuff apart than to put it back together. Fun times. When I did mine, I did drain the cooling system and disconnected to coolant hose, but that was on an 06 Vector. That gave me a little more wiggle room. As a side note, I took my...

You do not have to remove the rubber sleeve, as it is threaded and that's how you can adjust your clutch alignment. Do not try to remove this. If you remove the two long bolts, the front of the engine is now free. I had to remove the entire remaining bracket as well, as lifting the engine the...