mike12820
New member
Thanks to this awsome site I'm 95% complete fixing up my SX700R. Finishing up my new track install, also Turk'd my clutch/gear.
I'm to the point where I need to install the skid back in and I cannot get the skid back in the track. I knew when I was taking it out I was going to have trouble getting in back in
I have the sled on the trailer, back lifted w/ my engine lift. I put some small pieces of wood between the track and the skid to keep the wheels/rails from catching the track, the track tensioners are backed off, bolts are out of the transfer rods.
Would it make it easier if I disconnect the coilovers? Do I just need to call one of my buddy's over?
Any hints/techniques for me?
Thanks Mike
I'm to the point where I need to install the skid back in and I cannot get the skid back in the track. I knew when I was taking it out I was going to have trouble getting in back in
I have the sled on the trailer, back lifted w/ my engine lift. I put some small pieces of wood between the track and the skid to keep the wheels/rails from catching the track, the track tensioners are backed off, bolts are out of the transfer rods.
Would it make it easier if I disconnect the coilovers? Do I just need to call one of my buddy's over?
Any hints/techniques for me?
Thanks Mike
braindead1684
Member
Wood it probably to thick to slide it over, i normally do it on the ground so i can adjust the height and let the track/skid touch the ground. You want to pull the track back as far as possible and make sure the drive cogs line up so you get the extra 1/2-1". IT is very tight normally.
One thing i have done on the XT was take a ratchet strap and compress the front shock then i was able to push it in without much of a problem (i always have put them in with two people makes life a lot easier, however it can be done with 1 person if you have to.
One thing i have done on the XT was take a ratchet strap and compress the front shock then i was able to push it in without much of a problem (i always have put them in with two people makes life a lot easier, however it can be done with 1 person if you have to.
ssian
New member
all you have to do, is take the bolts out off the rear transfer rods, and make sure your track is loose. Than start at the front bolts and work your way back.
Take a couple pics and post. We can likely tell you what you are doing wrong because many of us have already tried it.
mike12820
New member
It's in!!!
When I took it out, the front of the skid came out 1st. So when I put it back I tried to put the wheels back in 1st then the front, reversing what I had done. Obviously didn't work.
Thought about over a couple beers and went back down to try it front 1st. Had the rear lifted enough that the front skid would clear the frame/drive shaft and slide the front all the way up and in tight to the drive shaft. Lowered the rear as much as I could without binding up the front to give me more slack in the track. Inserted my (3) 1"x1" pieces of wood, pulled the slack out of the track and shoved the skid in. Less than 5mins from shoes on to shoes off.... glad I didn't smash anything the 1st time... I was pissed!
Anyway thanks to you guys on this site, I've gone from a dealer quote of $1000 installed for a new track last year to a new carve pre-punched track w/ studs, new hyfax, new parts for Turkified clutch/gears, all for less than $850! Not to mention the experience gained from doing it all myself, easily double the value.
Thanks again,
Mike
When I took it out, the front of the skid came out 1st. So when I put it back I tried to put the wheels back in 1st then the front, reversing what I had done. Obviously didn't work.
Thought about over a couple beers and went back down to try it front 1st. Had the rear lifted enough that the front skid would clear the frame/drive shaft and slide the front all the way up and in tight to the drive shaft. Lowered the rear as much as I could without binding up the front to give me more slack in the track. Inserted my (3) 1"x1" pieces of wood, pulled the slack out of the track and shoved the skid in. Less than 5mins from shoes on to shoes off.... glad I didn't smash anything the 1st time... I was pissed!
Anyway thanks to you guys on this site, I've gone from a dealer quote of $1000 installed for a new track last year to a new carve pre-punched track w/ studs, new hyfax, new parts for Turkified clutch/gears, all for less than $850! Not to mention the experience gained from doing it all myself, easily double the value.
Thanks again,
Mike
bluemonster1
LIFE MEMBER ONLY ONCE!!!
rock on.We've all gone thru it.You don't want to hear how I lost my temper.Things were flying.I did it on a hot July day of over 90 degrees F. and man was I boiling. My second track change on my SRX went a little smoother,with just odd words.Good to learn anyways on your own.
mike12820 said:Thanks to this awsome site I'm 95% complete fixing up my SX700R. Finishing up my new track install, also Turk'd my clutch/gear.
I'm to the point where I need to install the skid back in and I cannot get the skid back in the track. I knew when I was taking it out I was going to have trouble getting in back in
I have the sled on the trailer, back lifted w/ my engine lift. I put some small pieces of wood between the track and the skid to keep the wheels/rails from catching the track, the track tensioners are backed off, bolts are out of the transfer rods.
Would it make it easier if I disconnect the coilovers? Do I just need to call one of my buddy's over?
Any hints/techniques for me?
Thanks Mike
One thing I've done to get the rear wheels beyond the inner track lugs was to cut up one of those rolled up kiddy sleds (the thin plastic sheet type) and put it between the rear wheels and track and spray it with silicone. This allows the rear skid wheels to glide over the inner track lugs as they slide along the plastic. Once the skid is in place, pull out the kiddy sled and proceed to bolting it up.
It's especially helpful on brand new tracks that haven't been streched yet and also when you're forced to do it yourself.
backcountry_vmax
New member
ok. i have taken my skid out and put it in a dozen times but i got a new track and transfer straps. now i cant get the rear arm up? i got the first for bolts in but i cant get the last 2 in. anybody know?
I just re-installed my M10 easily, by setting my sled on its side and slipping the entire skid in. Of course i had help holding the sled up with a 10 ton crane. After I got it in, i set the sled back down, lifted the rear with the crane and tightened/adjusted everything.
yamahauler4
New member
I don't get how that helps, being that those bolts only stop the susp from expanding... which expanding is NOT what you want.ssian said:
OnDaTrail
New member
I like the idea of cutting up an old sled to help the rear axle wheels slide in. I ended up disassembling my rear axle, installing the skid and the reassembled. It actually was pretty easy.