 Some easy mods for a Rev XP, Here ya go MI-Snownut!! |
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 Feb 2 2010, 03:16 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Burt MI Member No.: 115 Current Sled:2005 X-Gade 600SDI 1.75 lug, 08 Summit X 146 Age:33 Favorite Place to Ride:With Buddies in Backwoods POW!  |
I was talking to Mi-Snownut about mods to his new Backcountry but sending pics via PM is a pain in the butt so I will put some here for all to see. These are done to my Summit XP X so some may not apply to a short track.
First of all get some rail stiffners, two trips and this is how bad mine are. I did just now put stiffners on but the damage has already been done. You can get these from doo or C & T makes a stiffer set. 
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Number of downloads: 0This one is tough to do on a new sled but drill some holes in the clutch side panel to allow some air flow over the clutches. You won't believe how much heat pours out of here. The best way to do this is to use graph paper and create a pattern that you like and fits the area. Next tape the graph paper to your panel and use a small drill bit to drill out all the intersections of the graph lines within your design. Take your paper off and drill out the holes with a larger size.
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Number of downloads: 0Next drill a bunch of holes in your clutch gaurd, not sure how much this helps but it makes me feel better. lol Also get ride of the plastic tool carrier on the belt gaurd and put your tool kit in your back pack or somewhere else. This will allow air to flow from the vent holes in the front of the sled, over your clutches and out your new vent holes in your side panel.
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Number of downloads: 0If you have the Summit skis, switch them side for side so the the keel is on the inside instead of the outside. You won't believe how much this helps in sidehilling and carving.
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Number of downloads: 0Drill out your ball joints, run a tap in and put a zert on top. Now you can pump a little grease in your joint and it should last the life of the sled. Just remember to put some grease on you drill and tap so metal shavings don't get into the ball joint cavity.
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Number of downloads: 0Put some foam stripes along the top of your air intake. This will keep the heat from the engine compartment from pouring over your intake screen which creates all that ice buildup and stops airflow.
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Number of downloads: 0Lastly, if you want an improvement in your headlights, try some Silverstar Ultra bulbs. They come in the same wattage as stock but are a much brighter whiter light. I don't have a side by side comparison right now but the difference is very noticable.
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Number of downloads: 0This is all I have for now, if I think of anything else I will add it to the list. JasonF --------------------  "Its about the Journey, Not the Destination!!" |
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Feb 2 2010, 07:51 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 19-June 08 From: Monroe County, MI Member No.: 155 Current Sled:'05 Ski-Doo MXZ-X Renegade 600HO SDI Age:30 Favorite Place to Ride:Eastern/Central UP |
Very nice! I'll keep this in mind for whenever I upgrade to an XP!
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- 16 x 136 x 1.75 Track - 6.9 Pilot Skis - Dynamoe Joe SX6 Clutch Kit - Purple Secondary Spring - Floated Secondary - 8" Summit Riser Block - Boyesen RAD Valves - 19/43 Gearing - 674/675 Torsion Springs - BC3 Torsion Spring Spacers - Ceramic Coated Stock Pipe & Y-Pipe - OEM Temperature Gauge - 440X A-Arm Bushings - 440X Bracing - JC's Custom Side Panel Vents - 12V Outlet - Sled Solutions Registration Plates - Skidoo Skidplate - Amsoil Fluids - BR9EYA PLUGS |
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Feb 2 2010, 08:20 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 388 Joined: 29-May 08 From: NW Ohio Member No.: 91 Current Sled:2011 Polaris Switchback Assault 800 W/ 2 inch track Age:32 |
Good tips Jason
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Feb 2 2010, 08:50 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 329 Joined: 11-June 08 From: Chelsea-Higgins Lake Member No.: 122 Current Sled: "Skidoo's only" 10 Back Country X800 / 10 X800 R Age:OLD Favorite Place to Ride:906 area code |
Jason you are the MAN !!! Thanks for this great post !!
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Feb 2 2010, 03:09 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 171 Joined: 19-May 08 From: SE Michigan Member No.: 28 Current Sled:XP 800R BCX Age:2.5 |
Great post, appreciate you sharing.
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Feb 4 2010, 08:23 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Mid Michigan Member No.: 217 Current Sled:'10 Ski Donkey Age:24 Favorite Place to Ride:Cooke City, Black Hills, Da UP |
I like the nipple in the lower ball joint! I will have to do that one!!!
Here are how I made my vents. Total cost $15 for all of them. Materials, steel mesh, screen door screen, spray glue, 2" hole saw Clutch guard vented  Air box vented (also covered with steel mesh)  Guage cluster vents    Side pannel  All vents done.  
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2008 Ski Donkey -- 1.75" Challenger Trail Lite--TAG Fat Bar setup--6.9 Pilots-- ArcticFX wrap--Powdercoated--X Pkg Shocks--Grip-N-Rip Braces--Thing Can--Geared--Clutched--RS Flap--BOSS seat--RevMan shim kit QUOTE (stonehands) Wheelies are like ugly chicks with smokin bodies. You know there's better but you just can't stop ridin' em.:D  |
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Feb 4 2010, 10:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Burt MI Member No.: 115 Current Sled:2005 X-Gade 600SDI 1.75 lug, 08 Summit X 146 Age:33 Favorite Place to Ride:With Buddies in Backwoods POW! |
QUOTE (cmanz28 @ Feb 4 2010, 08:23 PM)  I like the nipple in the lower ball joint! I will have to do that one!!! Here are how I made my vents. Total cost $15 for all of them. Materials, steel mesh, screen door screen, spray glue, 2" hole saw Clutch guard vented Air box vented (also covered with steel mesh) Guage cluster vents Side pannel All vents done. Great looking vents!! Did you have a bogging issue before your airbox mod? -------------------- "Its about the Journey, Not the Destination!!" |
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Feb 7 2010, 07:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 26-July 08 From: Mid Michigan Member No.: 217 Current Sled:'10 Ski Donkey Age:24 Favorite Place to Ride:Cooke City, Black Hills, Da UP |
QUOTE (JasonF @ Feb 4 2010, 10:44 PM) Great looking vents!! Did you have a bogging issue before your airbox mod? Yes I did.....BAD. I don't think my "pop" valve was working on the air box. Due to chitty snow conditions, I havn't not got to fully these this out. But so far so good, no bogging, and the plugs still look  Coming not soon enough we are heading to Togwotee for a week 
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2008 Ski Donkey -- 1.75" Challenger Trail Lite--TAG Fat Bar setup--6.9 Pilots-- ArcticFX wrap--Powdercoated--X Pkg Shocks--Grip-N-Rip Braces--Thing Can--Geared--Clutched--RS Flap--BOSS seat--RevMan shim kit QUOTE (stonehands) Wheelies are like ugly chicks with smokin bodies. You know there's better but you just can't stop ridin' em.:D |
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Feb 8 2010, 03:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Burt MI Member No.: 115 Current Sled:2005 X-Gade 600SDI 1.75 lug, 08 Summit X 146 Age:33 Favorite Place to Ride:With Buddies in Backwoods POW! |
QUOTE (cmanz28 @ Feb 7 2010, 07:19 PM) Yes I did.....BAD. I don't think my "pop" valve was working on the air box. Due to chitty snow conditions, I havn't not got to fully these this out. But so far so good, no bogging, and the plugs still look Coming not soon enough we are heading to Togwotee for a week Leaving for Togwotee myslef the 25th, I don't have the airbox mod done so I hope I'm ok? Over the summer when I have more time I may give it a try. -------------------- "Its about the Journey, Not the Destination!!" |
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