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When you guys are putting your rear suspension back in, what order do you fasten the 3 main bolts in. do you start with the one up front? middle? back?
I have been struggling with this and there's got to be a simple way of doing it. Im tired of trying to compress the shock with one hand and screwing with the other. :o|
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If you have problems getting the center chaft in position, loosen the bolts on the transfer rods, the ones that you would take out to change the plastic spacer.
 
no chilli, how about we dont try that, lets also try scratching the SH!T outta the snowmobile.... Use Ya head!
 
Yamidude59 said:
no chilli, how about we dont try that, lets also try scratching the SH!T outta the snowmobile.... Use Ya head!
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Servicing the sled while it's on it's side is an accepted practice and when done right does NO damage to the sled's finish. This is why they make handlebar stands. You should also be aware that the Yamaha Demo ride team does most of the track and ski maintenace on the demo sleds with them tipped over on their side.

Your posting habits need some work, this is a disussion board, not an attack every idea put forth board.
 
I remember when I first started working on sleds trying to do a skid with the sled on it's skis. Took forever, use a jack, it was a case of beer kind of job.

Then one day I read something about laying them over to do it. WOW! I felt like a goon for not thinking of it myself. Now with lots of practice (years) I can flip one over and knock the skid in/out in no time. Can't imagine doing it any other way.

Personally I keep an old bedspread in the garage and lay it on the floor ane flip the sled onto that to keep the chance of damage at a minimum.
 
Ryan B said:
I remember when I first started working on sleds trying to do a skid with the sled on it's skis. Took forever, use a jack, it was a case of beer kind of job.

Then one day I read something about laying them over to do it. WOW! I felt like a goon for not thinking of it myself. Now with lots of practice (years) I can flip one over and knock the skid in/out in no time. Can't imagine doing it any other way.

Personally I keep an old bedspread in the garage and lay it on the floor ane flip the sled onto that to keep the chance of damage at a minimum.
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X2 on that, I have moving blankets I use, No scratches, and much easier.
 
thanks guys, my cab doesnt have a single scratch and mine is on its side every time

ALSO, the thread title is "what is the easiest way".....so the EASIEST WAY is to tip it on its side....guess I should have added to use your baby blanket to protect the cab...lol
 
When doing stuff outside in the snow I don't worry about it at all, but I've found that the concrete floor of the garage can be a little rough on a couple spots if I push on something too hard. Thus the soft, cushy, spot. I'd like to watch a skid swap without laying it over. That proaction skid is heavy.
 
i like the old ratchet strap over the garage rafter and lift the rear of the sled as high as i like , tipping it on it side is fine but lifting the rear make for easy access to both sides at he same time. to each his own is all it is , usually when i tip mine on the side i end up with gas all over the place. i always carry a ratchet strap and i have even used large tree branchs along the trail to lift the rear to do slide changes. makes it easy to do both at once and also makes track adjustments easy when your done.
 
I was wondering if someone was goin gto mention the ratchet strap. Ratchet strap is the only way to go man, lets you get at evreything. The ratchet strap takes away the frustration ;)!

Never used that method on the side of a trail though. Cool.
 
I don't lay the sled on its side , I hoist it up in the air with a ratchet strap. You can then raise and lower to line up the bolts, I always use broom handles running thru the track so the skid will slide right in without catching the lugs, and always bolt the front first then the middle then the rear! and always use locktite!
 
yammy, i do it that way also, it proves to be much easier then tipping the sled on its side. front bolts in, then rear, then middle. if you have any type of muscles at all its not big dieal getting it in under the sled while its hoisted in the air.
 
I am another the uses a ratchet strap from an i bolt in the garage....it is the way I was shown and I can do a skid removal an installation in less then 15 minutes!!!! To each his own!!!!!!
 
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