FX Skid frame install....... Looking for some tips

[DaveRX1]

I have removed and installed the FX skid twice, not easy!

My problem is getting the front arm up into the tunnel. The die cast frame is narrower than the front arm is wide so I cant get the front arm up into the tunnel. You have to pull the skid WAY back then jack it up to the front arm mount.

Any one have an easy way to do this???????

 

[hoov165x]

I have removed and installed the FX skid twice, not easy!

My problem is getting the front arm up into the tunnel. The die cast frame is narrower than the front arm is wide so I cant get the front arm up into the tunnel. You have to pull the skid WAY back then jack it up to the front arm mount.

Any one have an easy way to do this???????

It is real easy. One side goes in at a time (the front arm). You will have to angle the skid slightly. At that point make sure that you remove the torsion spring holders (on the rails) and collapse the rear suspension which will stay collapsed. Better yet, do it first. The front arm WILL NOT line up with the holes in the tunnel until you do this!!! Yamaha did not provide enough adjustment at the rear axle slots, especially with the Freeride. Harder to put in than an Arctic but similar to an old Polaris. The service manual DOES NOT cover method of install!!! By the way make sure the #*$&@ end is in the air enough.
Mike

 

[teerex]

I have done it one time, it was not too difficult after looking for the best way to get it up there.
Moving it different ways while a bar is holding up the track. I did not touch the spring or anything.
It DID line up with the holes in front and rear with the 136" Freeride. I lowered the rear end so it touched ground and then the rear holes aligned after fitting the bolts in the front. Have not tried with the stock track except when removing it.
I did ofcourse remove the rear idler wheels and the tension bolt.

 

[sniperviper]

If you lay the sled on its right side its much easier to put back skid than having the sled standing on its skis.

 

[hoov165x]

If you lay the sled on its right side its much easier to put back skid than having the sled standing on its skis.

That is the way I do all my other sleds but was concerned with this sled being a four stroke that I would lose my oil into the airbox?????