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The new shafts have been reported to be a .002 “to .005”loose Fit, in a new upgraded bearing.I would want a pin to prevent spinning long term,peace of mind

number1kyster,thanks to your reply about lower driveshaft refurbishment to myself last spring,my lower driveshaft is being refurbished at Franks as well as many more sledders,once I posted pictures of this repair.Many thanks

franksmotorcyclesales.com .they recondition shafts that are sent in to them.The service managers are either Kamran Pelkey or Lester.there phone number is 802-878-3930 I attached a recent email from him last spring.‍♂️ They are located in Essex Juntion VT.

Thanks for the heads up ,my XF 9000 going in for lower drive shaft refurbishment,with anti rotation pin in shaft,and a new upgraded slotted inner race on. NACHI Bearing.Less than $200 at Dealer.Good luck be safe

This heated ROV kit will prevent valve from freezing closed,under certain conditions,and pressurizing oil tank,resulting in a leak at the factory RTV seal.The B.O.P.oil tank gasket is a great upgrade for those who keep the valve on there sleds when adding this heated kit .Be Safe

This fall I am replacing my stock track with a Camso Hurricane 175 2PLY track.With iGRIP SS28R racing studs. The Tracks for less web site has great pricing,and shade tree has bulk pricing on the iGRIP studs.BeSafe

Barn of parts sells a regular gasket to replace the oil tank r t v seal from factory If you have a pre 2020 sled there is a heated roll over valve kit available.Keeps oil tank from pressuring if valve freezes be safe.

Looking foward to installment of a Camso Hurricane 175 with #270 SS28R studs this fall when my lower track drive shaft is refurbished

You should look at the list of current issues and known fixes for the sidewinder on trail talk forum.‍♂️You could also check out the Barn of Parts site for a shaft saver and other upgrades,be safe

Great post That is the exact repair that my dealer is doing this fall.just replacing the shaft is not solving this issue.Great pics. Don’t forget chain case upgrades at the same time ‍♂️Franks in Essex Juntion,Vt will refurbish your lower shaft with a anti rotation pin,and send you back a...

State of NH just canceled the Grass Drags in October.If this helps drive down the curve as we head towards winter,it’s a small price to pay.Just wear a mask so we can practice “sled distancing “this winter.

I wanted peace of mind so I ordered a kit to insure I don’t pressurize the oil tank and getting a leak under the coldest conditions. I will do it when all other mods are done at the same time.will get dealers input as to re routing the breather line from air box and over to right foot well .Be safe

Just received the kit you mentioned from country cat,for my 2018 XF 9000 Crosstour .$95 delivered.My dealer stated I did not need one,I asked why is there a kit for 17-19 model year sleds??no answer,so I ordered one.Cat number#0637-533 ‍♂️

Looking at a track change after next season.Currently 5500 miles on sled,with drive shaft saver installed @3K .The Dealer in Essex jct. Vt.,Franks has a lower track drive shaft program in place,along with all drivetrain bearings being up graded,to NACHI,along with multiple chain case,and...

B.O.P.is coming out with R.O.V.bypass kit very soon.Click on blog on his site

Another option is the top gear super bushing EBay item#124081821870.this custom bushing has. 50% more surface area than the stock bushing. Email is davidmoegle@gmail.com. He also sells Brass shifting forks to replace the original plastic ones.

The Dealer in Essex Juntion VT, Franks,sends his lower drive shafts out to be welded,and has key ways installed to prevent spinning on shaft

The Dealer in Essex Juntion VT, Franks,sends his lower drive shafts out to be welded,and has a anti rotation pin welded on the shaft to prevent spinning on shaft

They are deleting the sight glass,and replacing it with a oil level check plug