other then carbs, what else should be done to get ready?

[yankeeslover]

im soooo sorry about so many different threads, I wasn't sure if I should have just had in one, or separate, so I went separate and im sorry. I have been riding for 5 years now.. 2000 sxr 700, as I said in previous threads every fall I take to local mechanic and pay around $200.00 to have carbs cleaned and sled ready to go, I believe he greases my skid for me also, that is a no brainer and I can do myself.. as you know about me I have zero mechanical ability in my body, so even something small like carbs has me frightened to all heck.... but needless to say im gonna follow the pics on the tech page and attempt myself. I had a couple unanswered questions, first when I disconnect the heated carbs im gonna plug with a golf tee, do I have to bleed the coolant system afterwards? and also, if I don't touch the floats is this ok? I don't want to mess with floats.... last question, besides the carbs and greasing up my skid, what other kind of work can a amateur like myself do without getting too involved? I see people clean clutches, I don't know if I want to attempt anything like that as im not skilled enough, does this need to be done? if so how is this done? any quick easy work arounds? any other suggestions? thank you....

 

[super1c]

No you dont have to bleed coolant after carb clean. You should be fine. As far as the floats you can get away without cleaning screens if that what you mean but make sure carb cleaner flows through the needle. If you can i would clean them. As far as clutches removing and taking apart and cleaning is best way. At very least remove belt and clean clutch sheaves with green scotch brite pad and warm water. Then wipe clean with a wrag and some accetone or rubbing alcohol. Take a air compressor and blow out the clutch by the weights on the primary and helix by secondary. You will be amazed at what comes out. And if belt is worn, a new belt is order. I always wash my belts also. Hpoe this helps

 

[bluemonster1]

cleaning carbs can be scary,but after you do it once..it will be easier for you to do again.I was like you once,but now can pull carbs out,adjust fuel screws and put back in in about 1/2 hour..well this was years back..maybe now an hour.
Check your suspension for any breakage anywhere.Check your track tension and go with your hand and spin all the wheels in there and see if they rotate smooth or make noise..replace the ones that are grinding or rough spinning.Also check your ski's to see if there is a lot of play in the front end as well.Things do wear after many miles.I have already changed tie rod ends,steering rod ends as well and done a complete front end alignment.The alignment is a little bit of work,but you must do it with 2 long straight edges against the side of the track.There is a section in the tech area explaining this.If you are 3/4" toe in to much,the sled is pushing snow...etc..Go to tech section and read all the written topics on there along with pics in most of them.

 

[staggs65]

looks like you got a good start on info from super and blue. I'll add to that change your chaincase oil and either grease or change the 2 clutch side driveline bearings. but take it one thing at a time. which brings me to this: No need to apologize for your threads. its probably best both for you and the people here helping you to keep things seperate. that way everything is easy to follow and not a jumble of info. just keep at it one step at a time and you'll be fine. the guys here will keep you going in the right direction. a service manual for your sled can be a big help too, I know where you can find one.

 

[bluemonster1]

so true staggs..we all had to learn sometime and one step at a time.Once you have done most of what has to be done it will be simple the next time around and in a few seasons you will be an expert and pass it on to the new guys.One big happy family here..

now where is that SNOW!!! Supposed to get up to 40 cm's now ..sleds are fueled and ready to plow....