Zambroski 24,069 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 36 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Another afternoon of social distancing before the real cold sits in. Currently -18°F. No riding tomorrow, maintenance and wrenching day. Maybe back to riding on Monday. She’s sexy. I’ll be out for an Irish shake down run this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Original Lummox 307 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Went out last weekend with buddy who has a ZR 9000 280HP tune fuck me sideways Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 55 minutes ago, Original Lummox said: Went out last weekend with buddy who has a ZR 9000 280HP tune fuck me sideways Those sleds are so absolutely retarded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DriftBusta 9,452 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) On 12/31/2021 at 10:19 AM, EvilBird said: You still up North? Where was that Jackman? Yeah, we ride out of Jackman, and have rented a place up there for the past 10 years or so. Put about 500 miles on before heading home today. We hit some really primo stuff north of town, north of Pittston, and down to Seboomooc to Northeast Carry. But the fields and many connectors are baked, and they need more snow for sure, 2-4" tonight will help a little, but they really need more. I did measure about 14-15" in one spot we were in. Smoked a deer at slow speed coming back to town on Thursday. Big doe just came flying out of the woods after my brother drove by and right into me. Adding up the parts now, about 500 Edited January 2 by DriftBusta 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvilBird 3,181 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) 21 hours ago, DriftBusta said: Yeah, we ride out of Jackman, and have rented a place up there for the past 10 years or so. Put about 500 miles on before heading home today. We hit some really primo stuff north of town, north of Pittston, and down to Seboomooc to Northeast Carry. But the fields and many connectors are baked, and they need more snow for sure, 2-4" tonight will help a little, but they really need more. I did measure about 14-15" in one spot we were in. Smoked a deer at slow speed coming back to town on Thursday. Big doe just came flying out of the woods after my brother drove by and right into me. Adding up the parts now, about 500 Wow glad you didnt get hurt Brotha. I almost hit 2 deer laat year in Chester VT...fuckers are everywhere there and same thing just ran out from nowhere .....nice pics ...im jealous lol 👊👍 Edited January 2 by EvilBird 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Snacks 22,918 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 9 hours ago, ACE said: Nice greasy triples! 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awful knawful 5,330 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Right now 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awful knawful 5,330 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 100 mile day. Lots off trail..two and a half feet in some areas. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racinfarmer 5,644 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Sometimes the sledding isn't all about the riding or racing. It was damn cold here on Saturday, so it was carb and chaincase day for the Enticer. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awful knawful 5,330 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 It was -20c on the ride home. Moose were everywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Snacks 22,918 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 So looking at some triples recently and wondering if the Doo triples have counter balance shafts and water pump issues like the Zuke 800 and 1000? 🤷🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: So looking at some triples recently and wondering if the Doo triples have counter balance shafts and water pump issues like the Zuke 800 and 1000? 🤷🏻 No they don’t. They don’t have balance shafts at all. And the water pump is never an issue. the weak point on the rotax ones are the plastic caged PTO bearings. The cage falls apart then of course the bearing falls apart. I’ve been replacing them with steel caged bearings on the PTO side which something a guy can do without special tools. Haven’t had one fail yet after updating them the other major issue is the carbs wear out over time and over fuels the engine. It washes the engine out and can actually get to the point it’ll hydro lock the engine and bend a rod easy fix though. I just drop the needles one notch In every carb to compensate for the wore needle jet. Cleans them right up. of course these aren’t chronic issues by any means but these sleds are old and most people don’t take the time to keep these things in check. Edited January 4 by ACE 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DriftBusta 9,452 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 14 minutes ago, ACE said: No they don’t. They don’t have balance shafts at all. And the water pump is never an issue. the weak point on the rotax ones are the plastic caged PTO bearings. The cage falls apart then of course the bearing falls apart. I’ve been replacing them with steel caged bearings on the PTO side which something a guy can do without special tools. Haven’t had one fail yet after updating them the other major issue is the carbs wear out over time and over fuels the engine. It washes the engine out and can actually get to the point it’ll hydro lock the engine and bend a rod easy fix though. I just drop the needles one notch In every carb to compensate for the wore needle jet. Cleans them right up. of course these aren’t chronic issues by any means but these sleds are old and most people don’t take the time to keep these things in check. I give ya alotta credit for keeping those old girls running, and those update/fixes. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Snacks 22,918 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, ACE said: No they don’t. They don’t have balance shafts at all. And the water pump is never an issue. the weak point on the rotax ones are the plastic caged PTO bearings. The cage falls apart then of course the bearing falls apart. I’ve been replacing them with steel caged bearings on the PTO side which something a guy can do without special tools. Haven’t had one fail yet after updating them the other major issue is the carbs wear out over time and over fuels the engine. It washes the engine out and can actually get to the point it’ll hydro lock the engine and bend a rod easy fix though. I just drop the needles one notch In every carb to compensate for the wore needle jet. Cleans them right up. of course these aren’t chronic issues by any means but these sleds are old and most people don’t take the time to keep these things in check. So which is the better sled reliability wise…98 Mach 1 or 2002 Mach Z?🤷🏻👍🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: So which is the better sled reliability wise…98 Mach 1 or 2002 Mach Z?🤷🏻👍🏼 02 Mach Z 98’s had wiring issues and if anything the 800 was a better engine 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Snacks 22,918 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 17 minutes ago, ACE said: 02 Mach Z 98’s had wiring issues and if anything the 800 was a better engine Yeah l was reading about the wiring under the engine issue…not such a good idea. 👍🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 20 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Yeah l was reading about the wiring under the engine issue…not such a good idea. 👍🏼 Yup it was pretty dumb. Plus if you’re goi g to have a triple you might as well have the biggest one the Mach 1 had good power for a 700 as well but there’s literally no downside to having a Mach Z instead. It might be like 3-4 more lbs 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Snacks 22,918 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, ACE said: Yup it was pretty dumb. Plus if you’re goi g to have a triple you might as well have the biggest one the Mach 1 had good power for a 700 as well but there’s literally no downside to having a Mach Z instead. It might be like 3-4 more lbs Solid point.👍🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvilBird 3,181 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 3 hours ago, ACE said: No they don’t. They don’t have balance shafts at all. And the water pump is never an issue. the weak point on the rotax ones are the plastic caged PTO bearings. The cage falls apart then of course the bearing falls apart. I’ve been replacing them with steel caged bearings on the PTO side which something a guy can do without special tools. Haven’t had one fail yet after updating them the other major issue is the carbs wear out over time and over fuels the engine. It washes the engine out and can actually get to the point it’ll hydro lock the engine and bend a rod easy fix though. I just drop the needles one notch In every carb to compensate for the wore needle jet. Cleans them right up. of course these aren’t chronic issues by any means but these sleds are old and most people don’t take the time to keep these things in check. I still need to drop my needles like you told me before....it is doing exactly that still even after brand new needle and seat and float adjustment... 1 hour ago, ACE said: 02 Mach Z 98’s had wiring issues and if anything the 800 was a better engine 1 hour ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Yeah l was reading about the wiring under the engine issue…not such a good idea. 👍🏼 I have rerouted my Wiring to up top on my 98 700..still need to clean it up some and maybe some heat tape to avoid hot muffler ... but its no longer sitting under the motor. Way better already to work on. Edited January 4 by EvilBird 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, EvilBird said: I still need to drop my needles....it is doing exactly that after brand new needle and seat and float adjustment... I have rerouted my Wiring to up top....still need to clean it up some and maybe some heat tape to avoid hot muffler ... but its no longer sitting under the motor. Way better already to work on. Yeah lots re did them and that was a Lot better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EvilBird 3,181 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, ACE said: Yeah lots re did them and that was a Lot better Wondering if my crank seals are bad?? Thing fires right up cold, still rich as hell but once it warms up just runs like complete shit and eventually fouls the plugs ... My compression is still like 140 all three Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 7,997 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 26 minutes ago, EvilBird said: Wondering if my crank seals are bad?? Thing fires right up cold, still rich as hell but once it warms up just runs like complete shit and eventually fouls the plugs ... My compression is still like 140 all three Most likely the needles. Bad seals will make it run dry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldslowsledder 2,453 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Had Grandson out on the ice for the first time today, here he's taking dad off the line Racing.mp4 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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