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I decided to finally get around to building a collapsible and stow-able sled hoist. Not to lift the whole sled...but just to lift the back up, or the front. Nothing too glamorous....but workable. I used steel rectangular tube, and set it in Rapid Track or something. The side posts are held...

I have the TP helix on my SW, with their orange spring. A buddy was riding it for a week, and then a crazy howl and squeal developed. Broke it open in the trailer and found the typical spring break. Saved the trip by bringing the Yami stock spring......and set it to 3-3. Any thoughts on the...

I took my ‘17 SW LTX LE is for the bearing repair. I had to take it to a dealer I didn’t buy it from. (I did buy my Apex from them though.). They were very professional and honestly, more willing to help than I would have been, considering I didn’t buy it from them. It felt like I took my boy...

Well....little freaked out here! Watched Dan’s videos, went through my manual, and even photographed each of my steps. Sure as #*$&@, case got snagged and I pulled the reverse gear off. Somewhere a freaking washer fell off of something! I feel like I’m operating on my best girlfriend and...

After a long saddlebag trip to across the UP, I'm really surprised sled manufacturers haven't developed emergency flashers or a strobe by now. Witnessing 10 incidences of dumb places people stop for dumb reasons.....I really see a need for a strobe of sorts, wired separately from the ignition...

These are off of my '12 Apex SE, with Curve skis. I believe the rubbers are the stock Yamaha. The Apex was set aside as a back-up sled / Let the friend ride it sled. On our last trip, my buddy complained the skis got pushed around and couldn't make its own track. I'm ashamed to say, I...

If I hit the throttle too hard....and by hard, I mean anything other than creeping into engagement....I get belt squeal. I cleaned my clutches in case any air box oil got onto the faces...but I probably do not have my belt deflection and tension correct. I am using the OSP version. Does...

Before anyone freaks out, or Tom zaps my question...I will admit, it's the thumb warmer on my '12 AC snopro. 2 stroke, F800 and no battery. Although I brought it to the Munising ride-in...I didn't have a chance to test ride it, nor even ride with the TY guys. I got stuck riding with old...

Does anyone have any good suggestions on what areas in New York to consider, for a road trip from the upper Midwest / Michigan? 3 to 5 guys, probably a week, including driving. I believe we're looking at all factors, like trail conditions, crowds, hotels, scenic....meaning we're experienced...

I've read the various threads on engine break-in, and read the link on ring seating, I believe was posted by Cannondale. (Sorry if I can't recall correctly who posted it!). If you haven't read the link....consider searching for it, earlier in the year on this SW area. Extremely informative...

Anyone else suspicious of current Yuasa batteries? Although not sled related....once again my '13 Yamaha Super Jet battery is dead, within a year of purchase. The ski is ridden at least once a week, if not twice. I monitor the acid level religiously. I charged the battery fully less than...

Sled: Apex SE, '12 w/ 1750 miles total. Studded track, first owner, bought at zero miles. Background: As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm trying to locate the source of a thumping/popping sound. I raised the track off the ground and and ran at various speeds. I absolutely have a...

I've checked out the "thumping," threads previously posted....I just can't figure out which issue I actually have: a worn belt @ 1700 miles, worn jack shaft bearing, or driver teeth either skipping or binding. Sled: Apex SE '12, 128 track, 144 (iirc?) studs...one double, one single per...

I've decided to order a '17 LTX LE in red, although the black and orange is more intriguing. I just can't pass up the better shocks. I've spent a ton on money converting and up-grading my Apex SE to ride semi decent....and now understand the difference in shocks and the poor handling of base...

So I find myself collecting prices on an LTX LE in red. The one issue that causes me concern....is if the starter will be a Cat starter and gear, or whoever's.......just as long as it's fixed or not. I absolutely understand and I'm slightly nervous about first year model problems. But the...

I picked up a '12 F800 SnoPro 50th anniversary edition with 3800 miles. It's a beautiful machine....but I am floored with all the recalls I've been reading about. Everything from blown belts to faulty Jack shaft nuts. Steering linkage, clutching overheating, tunnels freezing up and holding...

I had my 500 mile service done at my dealer, at the end of last year. ('12 SE, bought as a left-over.) Instead of doing myself...I took it to them, as I wanted record of it for my YES warranty. I believe they vacuumed the oil out...but I can't be certain. I opened the sled up and the bolts...

I have absolutely searched ALL the threads,all summer on this, as well as in the RS Vector section. Port Yamaha previously made reinforced brackets for the heat exchanger protection rails. They no longer stock them, and I could not find anything on Haught (sp?) Performance's site. Kevin at...

sledheadgeorge gave me the suggestion in another thread to update my fuel pump relay. I am certain I would have never found that out on my own, without you guys. Thank you! Does anyone pack any spare relays in their sleds? I know Yamaha supplied a few spare fuses....but should I invest in...

I posted this question over in the Vector section....I have found myself now split between maintaining my '12 Apex SE, and a '10 RS Vector LTX GT....that I bought at an auction. The Vector is nice....but it's extremly noisy and you can see and feel the refinement compared to the Apex SE. I...