HOW TO BUY A USED SNOWMOBILE
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Here is a video of what to look for when you are out looking for a used snowmobile. Some of these tips will help you out when you are out there looking at your new snowmobile!
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With a few decades managing a mountain motorsports shop i have concluded that there are basically 3 types of used sleds on the market.
The Stripper Sled- always fast! looks hot AF, sounds OK but usually loud, not stock and most likely has a few bolt-on accessories and trinkets, check compression first! over all good sled to pound on for a season or two, just don't ask about it's past! usually asking a bit much but may be worth it!
The Ex Wife sled- it has a lot invested into it that the seller will not recoup, and lots of expensive aftermarket accessories that may or may not increase performance but still looks nice. after a handfull of years and many long miles it still runs and looks OK but it wasn't the rite one for the seller but they're sure it'll be prefect for someone else. usually affordable, at first..
The Hooker sled- old rental. it'll run and usually get ya where yer going, if you can get it to start, use ether! it has no compression, clapped suspension, odometer was disconnected years ago, no telling how many miles its actually got so don't ask...always cheap, or should be.
Good luck out there, hope this helps.
Perfect Timing was just about to go get a new sled.
love how thorough and informative this walkthrough is. Really helped me understand what to look out for before going to buy a used sled.
Glad you found it helpful!
Well done, I am a Millwright and never really worked with Snowmobiles. But I now feel comfortable to do the pre purchase inspection. This video was exactly what I hoped to find. Thank you!
Your talking about Mr. Chow. Matt, that belt good for another ten years!!!
Omg. That's funny!!
I applaud your comments regarding the VIN numbers and history of registration. I have 3 boys who have bought sleds and I "preach" that they check this before the purchase.
i just found ur channel last night and u hade me up the hole night lol i love ur content so much keep it up
Perfect! Im headed to pick up a new to me Turbo XM on Sunday. Pretty pumped! Even though this is all stuff I know, I still watched the entire video. Thanks man, let it SNOW!
You can use your thumb sure... but I always bring a compression tester.
Don't forget a pressure tester. One important thing to check is cylinder compression when buying a used sled best way to tell the condition of a engine if you have 135psi in one cylinder and 115psi in another then you know it is going to need engine work
I grew up with a 73 panther till 89,so I know what to look for ,it was in mint condition when it was sold,had to change the pistons jug gaskets head gaskets,,coils,had the 440 up to 110. Mph,and it only goes up to 100
Great vid again guys. The hardcore looked straight but I bet the rider is a little bent 🤣🤣🤣
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Love the videos man keep up the great content/work man I wish you the best in all endeavors
I appreciate it!
Thanks dude you helped me out so much headed to get my first sled this week.
Glad I could help
This video was just what I needed! Thank you!
This video came out perfectly in get a sled 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Perfect!
Dude I'm probably buying a 12 m8 tomorrow and man this video is right on point! I was so anxious cause it is my first sled but this really helped me :-) thx !
Great video Matt , should have liked one like that in when I bought my first Polaris pos
Always check the bushings through the nosecone. Sometimes they’re so worn the nose cone is cracked. Yeah, experience.
One year i never checked over my seld for rips or missing lugs and i bust off a track on my way home about 300 ft from my house luckly haha and not miles in the back country learned my lesson the hard way lol
If it were me I still would have rode it anyways haha. I know I’m not the only one
@@prairiepirates1034 hahaha yes who needs a track on a seld to move 😂 if i could id show ya how hilarious my seld looked with just rails and the track none existent 😂
Trav I’ve been there too lol they look real cool with the track laying 30 ft behind them, and you land 30ft past the sled
@@prairiepirates1034 hahaha yess you got that right
I just bought a sled it’s a 2010 summit 800 I new it had some issues but I was ready for that just because I never really had a lot of money for a sled ($2500) it needs some pull start work a good ol clean of the carbs and clutches but the awesome points were that well the track is brand new (146 2 inch paddle) belts and clutches over all I love my purchase
Thanks for all the info looking to buy a new sled!!
Good luck mang 👍
You forgot to mention to look around the Guys Garage?? Is it clean and organized?? Does he take care of his property? Is he a guy who looks after his belongings??? Does he car for his machines??
Does he have old Honda trikes kicking around??? for some unknow reason??? Sketchy..........LOL
This is super cool your class of sled is the direction I'm leaning on it will be a boon docker I'm sure the insights is good for inspection and to observe those aspects of a machine
Remember, especially on the 2016 and below to really have a good look at the TCL or torque control link. They are very notorious for cracking lost mine at 1500 miles.
Of the hundreds of m8s I've worked on, I've never seen that
Syxxes Performance i sure hope mine was a fluke but many on the forums have had similar issues. It was a royal pain to fix lots of torch action to get jack shaft in and out
@@davidromero6335 what you have to remeber is the only people complaining are the ones that have had problems. The ones who haven't had an issue wont say anything its like the alpha rails theirs way more people who have no issues than the the ones that do.
Dylan K that’s the downside to forums. Same with a buddy of buddy. Too often you got 3 or 4 guys talking about the exact same machine.
@@dylank3333 Ok first off the dealer that sold me the sled just said they have done 10 of these especially in the 15 and 16's. In 17 they beefed them up and was told to use that TCL. While I was in there I also switched jackshafts since you get more mph on a 15 jackshaft. Also just checked my nephew's 2016 and it is also cracked. Maybe us Coloradoan's ride rougher stuff lol
Really great advice thank you 🤘
still a great an informative video, good work man
Worth it to check compression, quick and easy to do and I wouldn't buy one without checking myself
I'm of the same opinion...looked at sled's that run with a cylinder down around 80psi. And that's no bueno....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
@@billallen4793 Hope were all in for a good season of snow and riding this winter, cheers man!
@@CalgaryDynastar I think we are going to get hammered with snow this year...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe and healthy everybody GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY
Nice Big Red collection!
Awesome video, thanks for making it 👍🏼
Any specific issues to look out for with a 2016 M8000? (Btw I’m from BC as well!)
Yup easy too work on
Well we know Ben bent the hardcore front end 🤣🤣
Yes, but it was repaired correctly LOL
Also a compression tester and make sure they are within a few psi of each other
awesome video. Thanks
what kind of flashlight do i need.
Streamlight stylus pro usb lol
A bright one
iPhone 11 at the minimum 👍
Stubby fleshlight
One that flashes light
I just bought 2 2020 assault 850s that were demos 400 miles a sled that’s my first sled and my brothers
Nice buy!
Syxxes Performance yeah im super happy with it I got them at cost to
great video, really great for somebody like me.
If you look at a Polaris an try to ride it, be sure to bring a Fire extinguisher cause it's gonna blow cause their known for being junk
Great checklist, but I'd just do it in reverse, engine n wiring first. Scratches and worn carbides would be my last worry
Great content! Love the channel!
I just bought a sled this summer for 750 it’s a 2002 mm600 triple and I went thru the whole thing because it sat in the trees for 3 years so I vacuumed all the shit out of the engine and washed it replaced a few fuel lines cleaned the carbs and the gas in it still fires but I diluted it with some new stuff but when it idles it shakes bad once in a while and sounds like I hammer a piece of metal I’ve been told to run it hard this winter to clear it out
Josh Frank only once in a while I’ll see what happens I think it’s the old gas causing a backfire if not the gpcrank shaft
15:50 interesting. I've never heard the term hyfax. I've only heard them referred to as sliders. Very Cool
Great review
Great stuff, thank you!
How often do you recommend getting the Fox QS3 shocks re-built and re-charged?
I do not know anything about sleds, so this video helped me a lot. This is the first time I have heard of a mountain sled and trail sled. How do I know the difference and which one would a beginner want for just riding around the fields and trails?
This is a phenomenal video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
I like to get a rough idea how hard a sled has been ridden. You can text the seller and ask for the miles and hours showing. just divide the two out and compare the result to that for your own sled and it gives you an idea how fast it has been ridden. Sure there is a significant variation depending on the type of trails that have been ridden, but on a given day you almost always get a good variety, and if the rider is keeping it under fifty on the open stuff, compared to the rider who runs it right up to 90 on the open stretches it is going to show up in the average speed.
Should do a video on how to change out a track
I buy a used sled and my plastique are falling apart because I have only half the bolt for theme
Thanks for the great information. I’m a newer rider and just bought my first
Mountain sled 2013 M8. Do you have any vids on y-pipe leaks or issues ? I can’t seem to stop it from leaking, I’m wondering if I just need to change out the y-pipe ? I run an SLP exhaust system, do you know if a stock y-pipe works with the SLP setup or is it crucial to use SLP products? Any info I would appreciate. Thanks again for all great vids
Hey Matt, I have a 99 Arctic cat ZL 600 EFI… I just recently got the primary clutch rebuilt and put it on yesterday. I took it around the yard and I could here squealing. Before I took it around the yard I had to put shims in the secondary clutch to loosen the belt deflection but I think I might have too many shims. Just wanted to see if you thought that squealing noise was the belt slipping on the secondary clutch???
I am a disabled snowmobile rider. I bought my first sled last year at age 52. the sled was a 2008 Yamaha apex. it was extremely fast and darty on the trail. I sold the sled and I am in search of another sled. I don't want something with quite so much power. My balance is no great for keeping me in the seat at speed. my legs just do not have a lot of strength. I need something comfortable and very reliable. I can only afford to spend between $3-4k. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you. just mostly ride trails and ice fish
Can someone explain to me what it means when a motor is cratered?
Missed you guys,, 😁
More to come!
Well done!
Not saying it’s the correct way and hell, might not even be remotely accurate but I’ve checked for compression just pulling it over slow. If there is a huge difference should be obvious. Haven’t gotten burnt yet
Dammit you make me want snow
The timing could not have been better
Should I bring a phillips?
Thanks man!
so bad timing bought it a month ago, bought a lynx boondocker 2012 i think its a 144 but not too sure lol. found out today that a bolt in the skid was missing lol
I've had that happen lots. Not too bad!
The guy looked trough pictures of the sled, and noticed it missing, bought and sendt the bolt to me lol, such a good guy
What was the final result on your truck repair??
right ski is about inch past the left
If your looking at a polaris, bring a compression teser... And a match
Really? Every sled you should compression test. You might need a IQ test though.
Yes, I do. I've found many "good running" edge series sleds with one bad hole. Passed on a couple "good shape" iq sleds due to a simple compression test. I mean, it's your money do what ya want. I even bring a bore scope every time and it's saved my butt on some liberty engines
I have a question about my 2011 rmk 800. When I first bought the sled I use the be able to let the sled warm up for a minute or two before I would ride it. But know it can’t run for 15 seconds idling and it will foul a plug just the clutch side. I didn’t really do anything about the problem I would just start the sled up and run it slowly around the yard till it was warmed up then it would not foul a plug. Now the engine light is on and it sputters at high rpm like when you are wheeling. Could it be a fuel issue or a spark issue or clutching? I hope you understand this message and can get back to me thanks! Also compression is at 120 on both sides
Yessir. Could be fuel, spark, or clutching. Needs to be diagnosed, good luck!
I run my tracks till i have three lugs missing i find that if i let it go to for lugs i find fiber
Looking at buying a 2016 Yamaha RS Vector X-TX 1.75 with 185 miles on it for 10K. What do you think of them?
Cheers
I like them. Pretty good machines.
YES ANOTHER SLED VID
I’m wantin to get a AC m8. Long track. Hopefully my dad will go look at one.
For hauling on a trailer, is a cover as important if my trailer has some walls? Its not an enclosed, just the walls aren't open tubed like a cheapy 1500$ trailer.
Arctic cat's aren't known for their longevity wouldn't get one.Skidoo's last the longest and are the most reliable and their engines are made in Austria. Been riding since the early 90s.
That is definitely inaccurate. Yamaha has come a long way as well as arctic cat. The apex is the most reliable sled that has ever been produced. But these new genesis engines are extremely reliable routinely making it 15k miles at the minimum without a rebuild. And they do this making big power 200+ hp. Ski doos have never been able to figure out their electrical leaving it a bonfire on the trail. Seen it more then a few times.
How's the reliability of the new ctec 2 in the hard core i just purchased a used 2019 high country with 256 miles.
Why does my 2017 ZR7000 LXR (unpainted tunnel) with not even 600kms ... and have all the rivets rusted in the rear?
This is ridiculous !
I have seen 40 yr old aluminum boats with rivets with zero rust.
AC owes me !
I believe that my skis are not aligned 😅😬 I got a 2016 m6000 153
I bought a sled with lots of these problems, but for the price I determined it was okay.
How would one of the m8000 153’s handle on a trail? I wanna do a mix of both.
It does not too bad. Drop your scratchers for the small heat exchanger though.
I buy a 800 crossfire what do you think I should do for backcountry mods
What do you think of 600aces
Maybye bring a compression tester😀
“We are going to buy a used sled, yes all you will need is this flash light and nothing else, not even money I know it’s a neat trick”
Thumb is 1 thing but a compression gauge is much better.
Yes, but this video is intended to make it easy for people.
MY OIL where gray lol i got it like a week or 2 ago
Is that your new sled?
What's most reliable brand wont leave you stranded
There's no answer
Roll the dice and pick one. Everything is pretty reliable today. Anyone who says otherwise, is just a fan boy of their brand
Syxxes Performance I started riding two years ago. I’ve now owned and rode everything besides a Yamaha. I enjoyed every one.
Skidoo most definitely yeah I heard the today thing years ago but brand quality has been similar for ever now.
ever time i get a snowmobile by the time i fix it the snow melts
I mean I would not trust what he says just needs a flashlight and bring a compression tester and if they don't let you do a compression test then there's something up.
You're talking as someone who know's sleds and is familiar with them. This is a video for someone who is not familiar with machines.
Happy Riding!
@@syxxes Yeah but you can't tell the compression with a flashlight now can you of course you can tell compression by starting it but like you don't know if it's up to spec what if it needs to be 150PSI and you have 110 then you have a problem.
@@syxxes psi*
New turbo doo Matt pull the trigger ! You have 22000 subs you can do it haha.
I ain't got that kinda' money!
Syxxes Performance haha we will see I think your gonna surprise us with a video soon of a new sled !
The only thing you need to buy a sled is a flashlight. Nope you're going to need a trailer and money LOL
Typical ad in Michigan, 2005 F7 2200 miles never abused cleanest you will ever find. Photos show rusted a arms, filthy underhood, aged skid frame, oh yeah look for the channelock marks on the speedo cable nut. Oh I forgot the price 4500.00 firm
what sled are you getting for this season? Retire the white m8!
Yeah? Send me $14k and I'll retire it 😆
These newer sleds have too narrow of ski stance. Making them tippy. Always and mean always do a compression test if you are in the market for a used sled.
In Canada, you can search the VIN through CPIC to see if it’s stolen app.cpic-cipc.ca/English/searchformvin.cfm
Quick tip for anyone never by a Polaris fusion
Why
plz no more yellow outline in thumbnails, rise above
Don't watch tomorrow's video.
Lmao I don’t need this😂😂 *saves video*
I would've looked at it for two seconds and noticed it was an Arctic Cat and walked away
4:00 vid starts
Coming from a guy who owns arctic cats lol
He bought that sled off my dad