Light at the end of the (sled) tunnel - Attak Overhaul

[steveg_nh]

So I'm not sure if this is the place to post this, but after 3 months of working on my new to me 07 Attak, I am finally at the end of the road and it's almost time to call the freshening up a wrap, and put it in the trailer until the snow flies. I had to do a lot more than I expected, as I found issues at every turn, but I'm confident in her now.

This really is a thread of appreciation. I CANNOT being to express how appreciative I am of all of the folks on here that kept me focused and sane while working through the many issues I encountered while working on this sled, and doing what was originally supposed to be some general maintenance check up work. I cannot even imagine how much I would have paid a dealer to do all the labor I did myself, thanks to many members on this site. Plus I know it's done right. I don't do anything half way. I will be moving to a lifetime membership shortly, as this site is invaluable and I want to be sure I help it to continue.

I also want to personally and openly thank hensiljg2, Jim, for not only quality used parts at a great price, but for being my texting buddy, answering so many questions for me while I was working through this stuff. He certainly didn't have to, but he did, and I really appreciate it.

As I reflect, I thought a listing of what has been done will give you an idea of what I was up against. Some was easy, some wasn't...

1. Replaced missing clips and washers in many spots
2. New thumb warmer/throttle assembly
   
3. New kill switch assembly
4. Replaced exhaust with mountain exhaust (aftermarket on there, and was broken)
   
5. Installed copper exhaust donuts
6. Verified steering bushings were good (they actually were!)
   
7. New snow flap
8. Replaced broken rear bumper cover
9. Missing button on gauge cluster fixed
   
10. Broken headlight pod (tabs) fixed
11. Both left and right cracked windshield cowls replaced
12. Right side large engine shroud replaced
13. Left and right lower engine covers/shrouds replaced
14. Left and right exhaust covers replaced
15. Left and right exhaust end caps replaced (were damaged, but also needed ones for mountain tips)
    
16. Starter relay plug corrosion cleaned
17. New starter relay
    
18. Engine oil and filter change
19. Chaincase oil change
20. Replaced driveshaft bearing
21. Repacked jackshaft bearing
    
22. Intake boots seated and clamped (they weren't)
23. Various missing screws replaced as found
24. Replaced approximately 50 loose rivets as I found them all over sled
    
25. Left and right tunnel heat exchangers replaced, cooling system flushed and bled
    
26. Belly pan sured up (bent, all rivets loose)
    
27. Various broken or bent studs replaced in track
    
28. BOP metal engine cover installed
    
29. Under seat exhaust shield replaced (broken tabs on it)
    
30. All new wheel bearings in skid
31. All new bushings in skid
32. Added low snow wheel kit
33. New hyfax
34. Adjusted suspension back to default for now (until snow), was way hard/extreme
    
35. On skid, various missing rivets and loose bumper stops on skid fixed
36. Cross brace on skid snapped, but replaced
    
37. Added 4th wheel kit to skid
38. Added hood decal/wrap
39. Carbon fiber airbox cover installed
    
40. New spark plugs
    
41. New coil pack (1) due to cracked tab on one
42. New windshield
43. Added windshield bag and nose bags
44. Installed RideLite
45. Removed broken RA adjust dial (cable broke), using cover plate provided by a Gitrdun (TY member), Thank you!
46. Fixed broken tunnel protector tubes under tunnel (the rivets were pulled through)
    
47. Rewired accessory 12v plug heated shield tap to improve connection quality
48. Added GPS
49. Installed tunnel reinforcements
50. Added soft start spring (BOP)
51. New secondary spring, ramps (buttons) and full cleaning, included offset and free play checks
    
52. Installed scractchers on skis using BOP mounts
53. Other general maintenance (what I thought would be all I had to do!)
    
54. Solid state fuel relay installed
55. Rear heat exchanger/cooler installed (with custom protectors)
56. New front bumper
57. Shined tunnel

The light at the end of the tunnel is there. Just some general secondary adjustments needed and I can get all the panels on and let her take a nap till the snow comes.

Here's the beautiful sound of her running last night, as I verified the proper temp (checking for air in cooling system) and making sure fan kicked on at right temp...rolled her back in and got her ready for tunnel reinforcement install tonight..

Again everyone, thank you! I feel as if I have a new sled now, and I cannot wait to ride it.

 

[thor452]

Glad we could help you will be one happy camper once you get to feel the pull of that monster!! enjoy!!

 

[yamadoo]

Now that's a beautiful sled

 

[steveg_nh]

Now that's a beautiful sled

Thank you.

 

[Carbide]

Nice work.

 

[DGZRT]

Great job !! Next time put it on a stand and REV it up That Super bike sound gets the heart pumping !!!

 

[gitrdun]

Next up, Livin' the Dream. Nice work!

 

[henseljg2]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope to see you out on the trail. Something tells me ill be able to pick you out of a lineup pretty easily with that machine.

 

[darv]

looks good lot of hard work but it will pay off in the end. look brand new.

 

[steveg_nh]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope to see you out on the trail. Something tells me ill be able to pick you out of a lineup pretty easily with that machine.

Yeah I'd say the orange suspension ins unique. I like it though!

 

[steveg_nh]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope to see you out on the trail. Something tells me ill be able to pick you out of a lineup pretty easily with that machine.

The good news is not too much can go wrong now that I'd be worried I can't handle myself.

 

[CaptCaper]

Nice job.. you saved yourself $$$$$$$$$$$.
The low snow wheel kit ain't going to do a lot on these machines in NH. You might want to think about getting Dupont Hyfax at some point. I finally gave in and used them and found they are great for our Attaks that eat hyfax pretty fast.
I envy you having time now to do this...I will have to wait probably until Dec 1st to do my transfer between new and old Attaks.

 

[steveg_nh]

Nice job.. you saved yourself $$$$$$$$$$$.
The low snow wheel kit ain't going to do a lot on these machines in NH. You might want to think about getting Dupont Hyfax at some point. I finally gave in and used them and found they are great for our Attaks that eat hyfax pretty fast. I envy you having time now to do this...I will have to wait probably until Dec 1st to do my transfer between new and old Attaks.

I considered the Dupont Hyfax, and as I always do, did my reading. At this point, I decided to go ahead with the regular black ones.

 

[justin gallant]

So I'm not sure if this is the place to post this, but after 3 months of working on my new to me 07 Attak, I am finally at the end of the road and it's almost time to call the freshening up a wrap, and put it in the trailer until the snow flies. I had to do a lot more than I expected, as I found issues at every turn, but I'm confident in her now.

This really is a thread of appreciation. I CANNOT being to express how appreciative I am of all of the folks on here that kept me focused and sane while working through the many issues I encountered while working on this sled, and doing what was originally supposed to be some general maintenance check up work. I cannot even imagine how much I would have paid a dealer to do all the labor I did myself, thanks to many members on this site. Plus I know it's done right. I don't do anything half way. I will be moving to a lifetime membership shortly, as this site is invaluable and I want to be sure I help it to continue.

I also want to personally and openly thank hensiljg2, Jim, for not only quality used parts at a great price, but for being my texting buddy, answering so many questions for me while I was working through this stuff. He certainly didn't have to, but he did, and I really appreciate it.

As I reflect, I thought a listing of what has been done will give you an idea of what I was up against. Some was easy, some wasn't...

1. Replaced missing clips and washers in many spots
2. New thumb warmer/throttle assembly
   
3. New kill switch assembly
4. Replaced exhaust with mountain exhaust (aftermarket on there, and was broken)
   
5. Installed copper exhaust donuts
6. Verified steering bushings were good (they actually were!)
   
7. New snow flap
8. Replaced broken rear bumper cover
9. Missing button on gauge cluster fixed
   
10. Broken headlight pod (tabs) fixed
11. Both left and right cracked windshield cowls replaced
12. Right side large engine shroud replaced
13. Left and right lower engine covers/shrouds replaced
14. Left and right exhaust covers replaced
15. Left and right exhaust end caps replaced (were damaged, but also needed ones for mountain tips)
    
16. Starter relay corrosion cleaned
17. Engine oil and filter change
18. Chaincase oil change
19. Replaced driveshaft bearing
20. Repacked jackshaft bearing
    
21. Intake boots seated and clamped (they weren't)
22. Various missing screws replaced as found
23. Replaced approximately 50 loose rivets as I found them all over sled
    
24. Left and right tunnel heat exchangers replaced, cooling system flushed and bled
    
25. Belly pan sured up (bent, all rivets loose)
    
26. BOP metal engine cover installed
    
27. Under seat exhaust shield replaced (broken tabs on it)
    
28. All new wheel bearings in skid
29. All new bushings in skid
30. Added low snow wheel kit
31. New hyfax
32. Adjusted suspension back to default for now (until snow), was way hard/extreme
    
33. On skid, various missing rivets and loose bumper stops on skid fixed
34. Cross brace on skid snapped, but replaced
    
35. Added 4th wheel kit to skid
36. Added hood decal/wrap
37. Carbon fiber airbox cover installed
    
38. New spark plugs
    
39. New coil pack (1) due to cracked tab on one
40. New windshield
41. Added windshield bag and nose bags
42. Installed RideLite
43. Removed broken RA adjust dial (cable broke), using cover plate provided by a Gitrdun (TY member), Thank you!
44. Fixed broken tunnel protector tubes under tunnel (the rivets were pulled through)
    
45. Rewired accessory 12v plug to improve connection quality
46. Added GPS
47. Installed tunnel reinforcements
48. Added soft start spring (BOP)
49. Installed scractchers on skis using BOP mounts
50. Other general maintenance (what I thought would be all I had to do!)
    
51. Shined tunnel

The light at the end of the tunnel is there. Just some general secondary adjustments needed and I can get all the panels on and let her take a nap till the snow comes.

Here's the beautiful sound of her running last night, as I verified the proper temp (checking for air in cooling system) and making sure fan kicked on at right temp...rolled her back in and got her ready for tunnel reinforcement install tonight..

Again everyone, thank you! I feel as if I have a new sled now, and I cannot wait to ride it.

Gotta love a nice clean sled. Good job!!!

 

[steveg_nh]

Gotta love a nice clean sled. Good job!!!

Thanks.