Secondary stuck...

[Racing666]

Just a quick question. When you were going through that water, why did you let out of the throttle and stop? LoL And also, what went through your mind? HaHa

 

[akrievins]

We were just starting a ride and I didn't want to get soaked from the splashing. I thought the puddle was an inch or so deep... who figures water could pool up like that on the surface of a frozen lake!!!

As soon as I started to sink I killed the engine... Was not happy!
I was just hoping that my sled was okay...

 

[Racing666]

I would have just hammered on it lol... Who cares if you get soaked because 1/2 the time you get so hot riding that it might feel good LoL Glad you got it figured out though. Happy Trails!

 

[snomofo]

Glad to hear you got it rolling free again. IMO you should pull the chaincase cover off and make sure that your bearings are infact not damaged, especially the upper one as it is not in a constant bath of oil. I would hate for it to fail on a trailride far from home.

X2 - I wouldn't ride it without pulling the cover off the chain case and check/replacing the jack and drive shaft bearings (pull the speed-o drive too). Much cheaper now than if/when the chain case explodes.

 

[akrievins]

Well guys,
As a follow up, with all of your suggestions and help, I changed the chaincase oil on my Viper. It was full of ice when I got the cover off. (See pictures)
I cleaned it all out, and filled with fresh Amsoil Chaincase Oil. Ran the sled for 1250kms after with no problems at all.

Thanks again for all of those that helped out and offered their advice.
So, if you ever sink your sled in a foot of water or so... Chaincase oil has to be changed for sure.