madforR1s
Veteran
After weeks of waiting for parts, and learning my way around wrenching on a sled , my skid is finally rebuilt. What a PITA! A little history: I am new to sledding and bought a 03 Rx1 with 15,000 klms (9000 miles) on the clock (hey the price was right). As you can guess, the skid was in rough shape. I replaced all the bushings, a couple shafts, all of the suspension and idler wheels, and a new W arm.
Thank goodness for this web-site and all the fine information here, otherwise I would have given up on this project. Releasing the control arms to install the skid worked like a charm. A special thanks to Lazy Bastard and his suspension settings that clued me into some of the geometry involved in sled set ups. Way different than sportbike set ups (duh). Only a few more things to do and I am ready for some snow
Thank goodness for this web-site and all the fine information here, otherwise I would have given up on this project. Releasing the control arms to install the skid worked like a charm. A special thanks to Lazy Bastard and his suspension settings that clued me into some of the geometry involved in sled set ups. Way different than sportbike set ups (duh). Only a few more things to do and I am ready for some snow
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nhrxrider
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Nice job on the skid! I hate to give bad news though...but for what you invested in rebuilding your stock skid, especially the W arm, you could have had a Cat skid...or SC10III...or even aftermarket. For much cheaper than a stock replacement W arm (mine broke), I installed a Cat skid...and will never regret it. Much better ride, easier adjustments, and much better transfer.
Jim
Jim
madforR1s
Veteran
Yeah, this was a work in progress. I ordered a few parts, then the more I tore in to the project the more worn parts I found. In for a penny, in for a pound 
I was half way through when I started to realize if I had put up another $800-900, I could have gone after market. On the bright side of things, I got a real education on rebuilding, adjusting and maintaining skids. Took the mystery right out of it :shock:
I was half way through when I started to realize if I had put up another $800-900, I could have gone after market. On the bright side of things, I got a real education on rebuilding, adjusting and maintaining skids. Took the mystery right out of it :shock:
nhrxrider
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Well mechanical things are a learning experience, and you at least have the peace of mind of knowing you have a nice, new skid under the rear of your sled. The nice thing about these sleds is that the engines last about forever (with the exception of a few issues), and the chassis's are rock solid. So you should have a sled ready for another 9000 miles.
Jim
Jim
