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They are good sleds and pretty much just the normal things like clutches, suspension etc, to inspect for wear and tear. 2016 should have the newer mountain specific front-end geometry which improves side hilling and makes off-trail riding easier. If it still has the stock skies, you may want to...

If it's a Four Stroke Solutions ROV then yes, a quick and easy way to test it is to turn the key on. Then either pull the tether cord or push and hold the quick prime button down while touching the shut off valve with your finger. The LED light should flash, and you will be able to feel/hear a...

sl3dneck, They generally are not prone to overheating in marginal snow conditions as much as the 2 stroke sleds are. As you mentioned, the radiator helps a great deal. That being said, you still will need to use ice scratchers in low snow/hard pack conditions as is the case with most mountain...

I've had Steve (Cannondale) do a few sets of shocks for me over the years and have been very pleased with the results. He knows Yamaha shocks well and you just need to let him know your riding style, weight, etc. and can adjust the valving accordingly.

They should be the same length. Normally with Cat/Yamaha mountain sleds, the basic suspension parts are the same. The difference in track length occurs behind the rear scissor mounting point on the rail. (the rails are shorter or longer, behind the scissor mount) That being said, there can be a...

Not sure if you found your draw yet. But on a Viper, if you leave the key on and shut the sled off with the handle bar kill switch (like you would on a 2 stroke) there is a power relay that can stay energized. Normally it will draw about 20 to 25 milli-amps and the dash will not be illuminated...

I got 10 years out of my Shorai battery and used it in 3 different sleds;-) With that kind of service I would definitely buy another one. I agree it's fairly difficult and expensive to pull much weight out of a sled. Use to be that you could swap a skid out and save 25-35 pounds, but when...

Sad to see Yamaha exit the market. Like many of us, I've owned several Yamaha sleds over the years and have fond memories of all of them.

Looks good! ;)!

I use this one https://www.countrycat.com/parts-accessories/snowmobile-accessories/snow-accessories/snow-bags-packs/arctic-cat-8639-031-mid-size-shovel-pack-tunnel-bag-2010-2023-blast-riot-xf-m on my Cat which I believe will fit Sidewinders as well. It is fairly streamlined and holds a fair...

Should be a fun project! It's kind of to bad that Cat didn't come out with the Alpha skid while Yamaha and Cat were still making multiple four stroke mountain sleds. If they had, they possibly would still be making multiple models, as the skid holds almost no snow for a noticeable real world...

I did an Alpha conversion on a 18 Mountain Cat, but have not done one on a Sidewinder. The 2 stroke/Alpha axle shaft is aluminum and I believe the hex size is larger than your steel Sidewinder shaft. Also the Alpha drivers are fairly large and require a drop/rolled chain case in order to fit the...

Mounting points in the tunnel are the same. Difference in skid length, is from where the rear scissor arm attaches to the rail and rearward. If your long tracking a XTX to 162", pretty much just need the longer rear tunnel half, longer bumper and the longer skid. It is possible to use longer...

During normal engine operation, there is always air exiting the breather. The higher the RPM, the greater the air flow, which is why the breather hose is so large (5/8" diameter). Most likely what is happening, is when you wheelie, the tank is becoming more "horizontal" which allows oil to flow...

Two stroke Cats also spin the engine backwards for reverse also. They have been doing that way for years as well. It would be interesting to see if someone could come with a belt drive system that has the capability to have reverse for four strokes. Probably would save a fair amount of weight.

Yeah, it helps with that as well. I had numb hands concerns when driving a car for extended periods of time. I ended up having to get carpal and cubical tunnel surgery in both hands/elbows (each side at different times) to fix that. 40+ years of impact tool use hasn't been kind to my hands...

Ctec-2, mostly at lower RPM. It's about the same as other 800 2 strokes, but I use to smoother running 4 strokes ;)

Yeah, cables and brake hose are long enough no prob. When I first installed it, I had it in the lower rise position. Since then, I flipped the bracket around to put it in the taller position. I prefer my handle bars higher for mountain riding.

Probably not a bad price if in good shape, to bad he doesn't have the shocks though. You could probably have Cannondale27 here on TY shorten your existing shocks. I've used him in the past for re-valving/upgrades and have been happy with the results.;)!

No complaints at all. You will notice some flex while sitting on the sled in the shop. Essentially because the steering post/bars at now mounting in poly bushings. You don't notice the flex while riding though. It doesn't completely eliminate all vibration, but it does a vast majority of it...