From 700 Redhead to a Vector MTN

[BRPtowtruck]

Hey guys, I've finally upgrade from my bulletproof 2000 VMAX 700. Got myself a 05 Vector Mountain! Can't wait for some snow to try it out. I am familiar with the driveshaft issues with these sleds and that seems to be good. The clutch has a bit of a rattle...same as my Vmax. No big deal. My only real concern seems to be that damned timing chain tensioner. Is there a way a guy can see if it has been updated to the blue dot tensioner without doing all the ripping of tearing to replace it to find out its been done. I have no history on the sled. I would just hate to be picking up engine shrapnel after 1500 miles on a 4 stroke lol.
Any help or anything else I need to know is appreciated!

 

[RSVECTORFREAK]

You need an extendable mirror and a flashlight! Look at back side of motor i believe the right hand side. Hold the mirror under the tensioner you should see a orange or blue dot on the tensioner housing.


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[fastdave]

When you say back side, do you mean the side with the pipes or the side with the carbs?

 

[RSVECTORFREAK]

Pipes!


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[BRPtowtruck]

Any other good mods a guy can do to the mountain models? The mountain rs forum is a RX guys. Would it be worth dropping a couple teeth off the top gear to pull the skis?