Pilot 6.9 ski's installed

[cannondale27]

Grease is thick there because I added a grease fitting to spindle after wearing the aluminum sleeve out in about 3000mi.

 

[cannondale27]

Cannondale, do you have the part #'s? I will get a set on order.

Same ones that came on my 14 Viper and I know same as 13 TurboCat and 13 RR.

 

[cannondale27]

Looks like your rubber is sitting on the top,of the cross,ribs of the pocket! That would lower that back end of the ski and the rubber would be supported. In other words the front of the rubber is in the pocket correct but the back is not quite in the pocket hence no need to shim. IMO

Mike

They do fit the pocket but end up poking out back like in pic after use. They arent going anywhere though and like you observed put ski at perfect angle. Carbides wear nice and even.

 

[LouTurbo]

Ok to be clear, Cat rubber with Pilot ski requires no shim, please confirm.

 

[cannondale27]

Ok to be clear, Cat rubber with Pilot ski requires no shim, please confirm.

Correct.

 

[**sj**]

Grease is thick there because I added a grease fitting to spindle after wearing the aluminum sleeve out in about 3000mi.
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awesome idea !

 

[cannondale27]

awesome idea !

We have been busy over in Viper section!

 

[cannondale27]

Also I never flipped stock pilot inserts. All stock 14 Viper Parts.

 

[PigeonLake]

I wish I was closer I would gladly install them for you. They can be a bitch if not familiar with it.

I would also have you check the upper steering post clamp/bushing. Some of these sleds got over tightened there and that can heavy up the steering immensely. To check that, simply get the front up off ground and turn bars full left to right, they should be very free feeling. If they feel heavy at all, then that upper steering post clamp is too tight.

For the skis, throw the rubbers in very hot bucket of water right before install, it helps a ton.

Dan

Hey Dan,
Checked my steering and found it tight as you suggested. Is the clamp easy to get to? Do covers have to come off? Thanks as I am not much of a mechanic, but if pointed in the right direction I should be able to adjust it.

 

[**sj**]

Also I never flipped stock pilot inserts. All stock 14 Viper Parts.

which is cat rubbers right?

 

[Fixit156]

I use a two part epoxy to fill the void and install Bergson shim.

 

[cannondale27]

which is cat rubbers right?

Correct. Same as 13 Cat stuff.

 

[Doc Harley]

14 Viper and 13 TurboCat and 13 RR.
But not a 13 viper or 14 TurboCat and 14RR

Right or no?

 

[cannondale27]

14 Viper and 13 TurboCat and 13 RR.
But not a 13 viper or 14 TurboCat and 14RR

Right or no?

Right. And I believe the 14 Turbocat and 14RR would also work. I just never tried them.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Hey Dan,
Checked my steering and found it tight as you suggested. Is the clamp easy to get to? Do covers have to come off? Thanks as I am not much of a mechanic, but if pointed in the right direction I should be able to adjust it.

Yes just pop hood off, the main clamp is just below where it exits hood near vent or goggle bag.

Some are over tightened, put front of sled off ground to check if yours moves easily without weight on skis.

Dan