Steering Slop, Broken Bushing?

[blueironranger]

Just anticipating that ArcticRider won't have access to an air riveter as you recommend ... what is the alternative? I've wondered about this for myself as my sleds age.

I did most with a HD manual riveter that I got at Menards, similar action to a bolt cutter. The few I couldn't do with that I used a regular grip squeeze style and it was pretty tough but got the job done, and I DON'T have strong hands.

 

[ArcticRider]

Still, waiting on the parts to ship, but i went ahead and got the airbox off, getting those screws off on the bottom wasn't so simple. I did get the airbox out. Now, do i need to pop the rivets off that are holding the goldish color piece?

 

[cannondale27]

Disregard the part no on these instructions. It’s 2st kit but same process. Sorry I must have tossed instructions for the viper kit when I put it in. Basically same though.

 

[ArcticRider]

Disregard the part no on these instructions. It’s 2st kit but same process. Sorry I must have tossed instructions for the viper kit when I put it in. Basically same though.
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Perfect, thank you, so its basically just setting in place and riviting it on.

 

[cannondale27]

Yes.

 

[ArcticRider]

Yes.

Does the new reinforced bracket take the place of bracket B on figure 3? because bracket b is broken. Stupid part still hasn't come in though

 

[cannondale27]

Does the new reinforced bracket take the place of bracket B on figure 3? because bracket b is broken. Stupid part still hasn't come in though

Yes kit comes with that one.

 

[ArcticRider]

Yes kit comes with that one.

Now it all makes sense, i just got it in the mail 10 minutes ago.

 

[cannondale27]

Now it all makes sense, i just got it in the mail 10 minutes ago.

Right on! You still have snow?

 

[ArcticRider]

Yes! Usually until the first week of May, then its water skipping for duck and geese hunting. Went and got wood yesterday and snow was nearly waste high in the trees.

 

[ArcticRider]

I ended up having a buddy fix this up for me, I was in a bit over my head once I started in on it, he got it all done last night. Fixed everything right up, my steering slop is gone, and i'm driving true now. here is a picture of the busted up bracket, glad I didn't crash before it was fixed.

 

[2015ViperMTX]

What years of vipers are having this issue and needs the reinforcement bracket/brace?

 

[ArcticRider]

What years of vipers are having this issue and needs the reinforcement bracket/brace?

Mine is a 2016 but I’ve heard from 2014-2016

 

[cannondale27]

Mine is a 2016 but I’ve heard from 2014-2016

I believe thats correct but early 2016 might not have it. If you reach in and feel around the nut you will feel the little steel reinforcement plate. And no not that nut!LOL

 

[Big Pussy]

I would like to inform all of you that the Cat 2707-496 Steering Post Mounting Bracket Kit is actually made for the 2-strokes and NOT the 4-strokes. The steering post holes in the brackets are not in the same position as the original brackets. This moves the ball joint of the steering post further to the right of the sled. When you put it back together, the handlebar will be cocked to the right.

To fix this new problem you will now need the 1605-072 drag link from the 2-strokes. This drag link is 6.6 mm longer than the 4-stroke version. I know this because I just had to order the new drag link to cure the handle bar angle. You cannot adjust it out with the tie rod adjustment. If you try, the adjustment will be all one way.

A better cure for the issue is to go to the parts list and buy the correct brackets for a 2017 or newer. Get the steering stop, the reinforcement bracket, the steering post brace and 19 rivets. You then do not need to waste money on a new drag link. I do not know why there are two designs of these parts. The 2-storke stuff seems to fit OK and the steering post does not seem to rub on anything. In my opinion, the 2-stroke parts look a little bit stronger but will cost more to change over.