install pilots

[ApexRtxGuy]

i got a set of pilots from a buddy who got new skis what do i need to put them on my apex?

 

[NY_Nytro]

Did you get the rubber pieces that go under the spindle?

Like these ?

If so they will mount right on.

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

no they were off is 600 rev

 

[NY_Nytro]

You need to order them either through a Ski-Doo dealer or denniskirk sells aftermarket ones made by Kimpex.

There is also a lengthy post about installing pilot skis with the ski-doo part number for the rubber pieces.

 

[AXR]

they are simple to install. get the rubber blocks put the taller part forward. pound 1 of the spacers out of the ski and put it back in backwards (creating the right amount of space to fit the ski on) work the bolt 1/2 way through then put the sled back on the ground and have someone lift the ski up in the front and push the bolt through when its lined up. thats all there is to it. i finally put mine on 2 days ago. pix later.

 

[MCApex44]

they are simple to install. get the rubber blocks put the taller part forward. pound 1 of the spacers out of the ski and put it back in backwards (creating the right amount of space to fit the ski on) work the bolt 1/2 way through then put the sled back on the ground and have someone lift the ski up in the front and push the bolt through when its lined up. thats all there is to it. i finally put mine on 2 days ago. pix later.

Or...if you do not take out one of the spacers (like I didnt--i wish I would have read the post above before i did mine ) you will need to pry the opening apart a bit...which was some work doing it alone. I actually used a car jack to lower the sled slowly. Instead of a one or two beer job it turned into a six pack.lol

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

thanks for the help so all i need is the new rubber and switch one of the spacers pics would help but i think i got it.

 

[AXR]

this is a pic someone else posted and i did a lil modding of it to help show you what was changed. he switched his inside spacer i switched my outside ones. also here is a link to a post with pix of my sled with the skis installed. http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... c&start=43

Click the pic to make it larger

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

thanks for the pics we are going to install tonight!!!
let you guys know how it goes tomarrow

 

[ApexRtxGuy]

got my skis instaled they werent pilots though they were percisons. installed the same and i was able to make my yamaha ski hoops work with sum modifying. went for a ten min. ride love them so far!!! very hard packed frozen trail no darting and the handleing is crazy i love them so far!!

 

[zigoapex1]

Just put my pilots 5.7 on tonight was a little stumped until i red the post
and seen the pic of flopping the ski spacer. BIG HELP !!!
i used my yamaha spacer that goes through the spindle instead of the skidoo(i bought the kit)skidoo's spacer was shorter and a little more play.
also,i put them on an rtx. should i do anything to front shocks (psi setting)
or toe,etc... THANKS AGAIN !!!

 

[Daranello]

after you flip the inside spacer, what do you put on the inside of the ski to prevent the spindle from wearing out the plactic on the ski?

 

[RacerDave]

after you flip the inside spacer, what do you put on the inside of the ski to prevent the spindle from wearing out the plactic on the ski?

I was thinking the same? Users?

 

[AXR]

i dont think it will wear because the spacer is still there but flush with the ski. i would think it would just sit agenst the smaller part of the spacer. if there is going to be any wear i would think there would only be a a little until the ski mounts are sitting 100% agenst the small part of the spacers. i could be wrong but just my guess