Yep I do my own work ! Check out my channal ! Paisteboy and I are buddies and always checking each others videos ! And Paisteboy might not be a mechanic but man that guy know's his stuff ! So does his brother ! Love those guys !
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for the shout-outs. Much appreciated! Great vid! Riding a 2016 Ski-doo Blizzard now but I loved my MXZ 700 also. With proper maintenance, It never gave me a single problem!
Hey Jeremy, yes I qualify for being an old sled rider. I am 62 and three years ago I bought my first ever snowmobile. I had no clue what I was doing. The sled is a 97 Polaris Indy 680 ultra xps 3/3. I paid $500 for it and ended up spending probably close to another $300 on it after I found the all the bogies had bad bearings, broken motor mount, new carbides, plugs, bearings and seals for the chain case, welding broken frame and suspension parts, clearing out the mouse nest from the exhaust, repacked the cans, some new exhaust springs, brake pads, new vinyl for the seat, new belts, you get the idea! LOL I haven't put many hours on it as Our Indiana winters have been pretty lame. It is a very fast sled however, at least fast enough for my liking. I've been watching your videos and am envious that you can ride right from your own house, how nice. Keep the videos coming, I enjoy all aspects of the sport including the repair and camping videos.
I have a 1994 indy classic 500 EFI that I bought for 250 bucks...a goid deep cleaning over everything is what she needed...the guy I got it from thought the coolant rez tank was an overflow tank an never put coolant in it...fresh fluids, plug an some cleaning an she has came back to LIFe!!! I'm from south Carolina an we do have snowmobiles there...i recently moved to Michigan where there everywhere ..this is my first...thanks for your time an videos man,they are helpful
This video helped us with them power valves. I went from an ovation trail sled to a built me 470 that wheelies . Only after cleaning said power valves. Was a night & day difference. Thanks for your video helped us.
Thanks much for sharing. I currently have my 1993 Cat Jag 440Z scattered across my garage floor. This year, it soon became noticeably "boggy" and eventually stopped. I was not surprised, as it has sat mostly idle over the last 10 years. After investigating the cause, realized my fuel line in the tank, no longer existed. So. . .it was time to rework the complete fuel system, including a dual carb rebuild. I have performed this routine numerous times with many two cycle engines, but this experience has been significantly more challenging. . . . . Let me start by saying CARB BOOTs are the child of evil. Second, buy a specific service manual within 3-5 years of purchasing your sled. Over the previous couple months, I was not able to acquire specific specs, or approaches to my limited Jag Z440 sled. The only readily available service manual for Cat became a 1992 - 1998 compilation (with a 93 Jag 440Z having limited references, and NO Carb specs, so I picked the 93 ZR440 specs (thinking the ZR correlated mostly to chassis)). Third, re-think your sled purchasing decisions. IF you EVER suspect you will do Carburetor or fuel line work, make sure you do not have to start with taking off your tail light. Fourth, consider MICE and their ABILITY to build a nest in your exhaust. I kept my sled in our retired barn, and never had a problem before. Hopefully this weekend I will have crushed all the gremlins, but if not, I am still not giving up, considering it has been one of my most enjoyable challenges ! ! Again, really appreciate you sharing your experience and specific actions to resolve. SLED ON
i just bought a 2000 mxz 700 this year, i do the work myself but never have much time these days, always just pray she's okay. no snow yet here. SHout out from canada!
After finding this channel last year, im getting more and more into fixing my own stuff. My father wont be around to fix things for me for ever so i have to learn now, when he can traing me :)
Great video, I sent you an email earlier this week with some sled maintenance tips and power valves was one of them, great to see you got them done. Next get your grease gun out and lube up the rear suspension, driveshaft bearing (behind the secondary clutch) and ski legs in the front adsa arms. Geese obviously lubricates but it also drives water out of all those moving parts that gets in there when snow melts. Nothing better than seeing an old sled performing like new!
Hey Jeremy - never even ridden a "rider forward" sled! Currently have a '99 Skidoo MXZ 440 Fan, a '99 Yamaha V-Max 500 and an '03 Yamaha SX Viper 700. Skidoo is cold blooded as hell, but otherwise a pleasure; can't sort out the clutching on the V-Max to save my life and the Viper could use a little work but runs great and otherwise functions well. Have never even looked at the power valves on the Viper, but based on how it runs (beast-like) I don't think I have a problem. Love old (and even older) sleds, but guessing once I ride a newer style, there will probably be no turning back. I'll tell ya, though, as much as sleds have evolved, and how much more capable/powerful/comfortable they have become, they have never been more fun than they were in the '70's!! You can't beat those old leaf spring sleds for pure, unadulterated FUN!!
Just bought my self my first sled! Lynx enduro 700 from 01 witch is basically that same one! Lots of small fixes but I really want to be ready for the snow to hit!
Central NY not far from you it's a snowmobile paradise people come from all over , I just met a guy from Texas that drove all the way up here and bought a brand new sled just to ride these trails
I have and 1988 Arctic cat Cougar that I picked up for 100 bucks just to try out snowmobiling and I have had no major issues with it yet! Plan to get a new sled next year.
I’m 14 and do all of the work on my sled. I have a Polaris fusion 900 and just recently did a top end rebuild all by my self and I am pretty proud of my self
Have you taken your clutch apart An cleaned it or ajusted your belt that well make a big difference to. I use to run just any oil I could get An my pv would look like yours I switch to xps An there hardly anything on them now when I check. Thanks for the videos
im riding a 1991 polaris 440 but i just bought it this winter to give it a second life was laying in someones yard for 7yrs and now runs like new and hopefully i can sell it to get something more powerfull but i love to try fixing stuff myself just like you
I have a 2000 Polaris XCR 800 that still fires up. I know my valves haven’t been done for awhile. After watching your video, I am going to actually do it myself. I like when you put out videos like this.
Just found your channel. Love it.. I do the same thing all the time.. I even say the sound of the garage door opener is my favorite sound.... I might have to start making these videos too.. keep it coming.. good stuff..
I’ve got a 2004 sabercat 500 lx, love the machine just a little top end heavy. I watched this video because I am thinking about installing a power valve system!
good job.! i do my own sled work too.! I have a 95 formula 500 sl & a 96 touring E 380. & a 1981 yamaha 440 Enticer.. lot's of fun. newer is not always Better.! love my sleds.! so keep up the good fun.!
I love the early 2000 sled's... 02 MXZ 700 and the 1999 SRX 700 triple and the 08 Polaris dragon 800.... were some of the fine sled's I had through the 2000s loved all of them.
Good job buddy. I always do my own repairs, maintenance, etc. You learn alot, saves you money, and it makes you feel good about yourself when you succeed. Just like you done here. Cheers Jeremy.
Up until last year I rocked the 1979 jag 340 it flew for a couple years and a carb issue and a couple other things made it go wide open into the side of the house. Front end is trashed now. Time for an update on a sled next year I’m thinking a 600 or a 700 triple arctic cat ski doo or maybe a Polaris. Still going the old style next year when I get another one though because I can’t afford the newer style and the older style to me are just as fun because I don’t jump or anything besides tiny jumps and just trails and dirt road riding
i like to do my own work u learn and its fun. rebuilt my 98 xc700 last year while i was in their i did some custom porting to the oil ports and that's part of the fun for me + making it more reliable
99 mxz 600. Great sled. Do all my work myself like yourself! Put on new carb boots, reeds, and clutch springs last week. Was up in brighton, VT riding for a week. Are you far from there.
I have a few sleds. Newest one is an '03 MXZ 700, a '98 MXZ 670, grew up on an '88 phaser that still sits in the barn and runs strong, and I have a engine swapped a '72 ski doo olympique.
It depends when I work on my snowmobile bc some parts idk how to fix so I take it to the nearest snowmobile shop but I like your videos and keep up the good work 😊
I do my own work on my Honda Rancher, but I'm getting a couple Ski-Doo's right away (first timer!) so I've been watching a lot of videos about them because I plan to do my own work on them as well.
I have a question...why couldn't you get something to hold the exhaust valve open all the way instead of using a power modulator and limiting power to the top end of the RPM cycle?
Hey Jeremy first of all I gotta say I love every single one of your videos they are kick ass. I ride a 1994 skidoo Mxz 470 and my dad rides a 1997 skidoo mxz 670 both little rockets
Hey Jeremy I have two old sleds my first one is a year 2000 Arctic cat z 440 my second is a year 1985 Arctic cat cougar 500 they both run and drive very well
I have a 04' Yamaha Rx Warrior with a suspension swap and I do my own work. New sleds are nice, but you can have a good time for not much money on an older sled. The early 2000's machines are great sleds for the money.
2002 380f grand touring, she's been sitting for to long, and I'm in the process of making a parts list, I would like to switch out the rail assembly to something longer lighter and higher than the stock, and raise the handle bar a couple of inches, not to mention the ski's... Lol got any other suggestions?
yep you gotta keep those rave valves clean they i own a 1992 skidoo formula plus with a 583 rave that is built to the 9s but i still run into this problem every so often, i should really make a video of my sled it is fast lols
Hey there love these videos, been doing the old sleds for 8 years or so because all I could afford and learned a lot doing it. Had a Polaris 1992 Indy 440 L/C, 1999 XC700 and now a 2000 Touring 600 2-up that sat for years in an old mans garage mint but wouldn’t start. Aside from rotten fuel lines needing replaced and a carb clean it’s like new, first sled with power valves tho so you’ve inspired me to get to them. All the best!
Hey Jeremy been watching for a while now love your vids when we have no snow here in nh. Raining right now wtf!! I have the same sled sounds like the same issue i just had, top end occasionally ran on 1 cyl. Was actually the spark plugs. I was running the "fancy" e3 plugs which arent worth it. You need to run the BR9ECS which have a solid terminal on top. The e3's had a threaded terminal although it wasnt unscrewing, the threads were wearing and losing contact just from the harsh vibrations that are involved. If you check under the spark plug boot youll prob notice the black powdery sut from the spark plug wire arching inside the boot while it periodically loses contact.... running on one cyl. Changed mine starts 1st pull every time and absolutely screams now. RIP IT!!
Rocking a 2002.5 firecat sno pro 440 use to run on 110 race fuel.....also have a 02 zr800 with a few things done to the motor and that zr 800 is super fast
I hated working on Yamaha because they used so many different sized bolts .lol. I did many engine rebuilds on them back in the 1990's. Resleeved, replaced heads...You name it. Never had a return issue, the owners always happy with my rebuild. I worked in a speed shop 2 years before building my own shop.
A few years back we picked up a 98 Arctic Cat ZL500 for our son to learn how to ride a big sled. The guy that we bought it from took excellent care of it and the sled is in mint condition. I have a F1100 Turbo and to be honest I can have just as much fun ripping the 500 around.
Well we have like 20 sleds but those are for sale. But the main ones are a 72(I think) Capri 340, 80 spitfire, 9-something 650 Indy, a 9-something wildcat but it was a special edition so there was only 25 made, a 2000 Indy 500(which has to be my favorite, the fugi engine just keeps on running at 7000 miles never rebuilt, a 01 rmk 800 or 700 I forgot but it has the special windshield, and a 05 fusion 900, which also has 7000 miles. Anyways that's all we ride. We don't like the new designs so the 05 was the newest we'd probably drive. But we do have newer sleds in fact we just sold a 2012 pro r vintage edition. Keep up the vids 👍👍
I work on 99% of my own stuff. Only things I send out are shocks and stuff that needs machine work. Local performance engine shop (for cars n stuff) will bore and hone for $100 and +25 for each additional cylinder, you just can’t beat that. And Goodwin Performance does all my suspension work, always pleased with that. I’m rockin a 2000 Xc-700 and a 96 skidoo 670. (Watch my recent 😂😂) and my dad rides a 2002 XC800. I like them a lot because for trail riding, they’re bigger, so they block the wind, which is warmer obv. I do wish I had a newer sled for sending tho, longer suspension and the ability to stand up. At 6’4, standing up on these sleds just isn’t practical
Question, are we getting any of the new Zealand videos if you made any? And when? I love the bike adventure videos, would love to see something from there
Hello Imaginate! Yes, I'll definitely be posting that trip! I'm just trying to get some snowmobile videos out there while we still have snow on the ground! I'm going to start editing them shortly and hopefully have them up for you all shortly! It was an amazing adventure and I can't wait to share it with everyone! Glad to hear you like the bike adventures! I do as well! :)
Yes I still rock the old sleds. Actually I just got 98 summit x 670 last week! It rips! Now that I know about the power valve clean thing it'll rip even more.
Hey Jeremy, yes I ride older sleds, we have a whole line up millennium MXZ 700 that's be completely built, 02 Legend 700, 01 Legend 600, 97 Mach Z 800 triple, and our kids sled 00 mini Z, and last I'm going today to try and buy back my old 96 Formula III 600 triple.
Hey Jeremy, how often should the power valves be cleaned? I never cleaned mine and not sure if the previous owner had or not. I've had my 98 for 3 yrs!
Another tip... I haven't read all the comments here, so maybe this is mentioned already. The BRP service manual calls for a sealant to be applied under the rubber diaphragm (where the big spring is). It also calls for a lubricant to be applied to the valve stem when re-assembling. I don't remember the part numbers, but they are both Molykote products.
We have a 1991 Yamaha bravo and that’s the sled we use for ripping around the property and daily work/chores and we also have a 1991 ski doo mxz 600 and we use that one for going on longer trips and just to ride for fun
Hahaha So many people comment about that thing and I think it's hilarious! It's actually the springs on the side that rub against the steel frame of the slider. There isn't much I can do about it unfortunately. Haha
I like to try to work on my own stuff as well an I love the older sleds I rocked a 97 Indy 500 for over 12 years an I finally saved up enough money to buy my dream sled which is a 2003 XC Edge 700!
Im up here in Wisconsin rockin a 1975 Massey Ferguson whirl wind 440cc im in the process of rebuilding the engine because of a burnt piston. I'm 14 and i hope to buy a MXZ sometime when i turn sixteen so i can haul the sleds up north. And go BRAAAPPIN
i ride my 97 thundercat 900 i bought it this year from an old guy who took great care of it. I had it serviced because it hadnt ran in 3 yrs and its been great so far the best 600 bucks i ever spent bc we actually have some snow in southern vt this year
hi jeremy i was wondering if you know how to fix my 1998 skidoo 500 basically same sled. it starts then i rode it for like 10 sec it was revving high and then it shut off and it does not wanntto start help please anything
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Jeremy Rhydes hey Jeremy I personally have on three of those good snowmobiles they do weigh a lot but they're great slides keep it up good work
Yes I work on my own sleds and yes I ride old sleds
Jeremy Rhydes 2006 polaris fusion 600 ho! Not much snow this year in pa 😢
Yep I do my own work ! Check out my channal ! Paisteboy and I are buddies and always checking each others videos ! And Paisteboy might not be a mechanic but man that guy know's his stuff ! So does his brother ! Love those guys !
Thanks for the compliment buddy! I should be out riding right now but I have to do some editing. Maybe tomorrow.
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for the shout-outs. Much appreciated! Great vid! Riding a 2016 Ski-doo Blizzard now but I loved my MXZ 700 also. With proper maintenance, It never gave me a single problem!
Two cool guys. ;) Paisty, and Jerm ;)
Hey Jeremy, yes I qualify for being an old sled rider. I am 62 and three years ago I bought my first ever snowmobile. I had no clue what I was doing. The sled is a 97 Polaris Indy 680 ultra xps 3/3. I paid $500 for it and ended up spending probably close to another $300 on it after I found the all the bogies had bad bearings, broken motor mount, new carbides, plugs, bearings and seals for the chain case, welding broken frame and suspension parts, clearing out the mouse nest from the exhaust, repacked the cans, some new exhaust springs, brake pads, new vinyl for the seat, new belts, you get the idea! LOL I haven't put many hours on it as Our Indiana winters have been pretty lame. It is a very fast sled however, at least fast enough for my liking. I've been watching your videos and am envious that you can ride right from your own house, how nice. Keep the videos coming, I enjoy all aspects of the sport including the repair and camping videos.
I have a 1994 indy classic 500 EFI that I bought for 250 bucks...a goid deep cleaning over everything is what she needed...the guy I got it from thought the coolant rez tank was an overflow tank an never put coolant in it...fresh fluids, plug an some cleaning an she has came back to LIFe!!! I'm from south Carolina an we do have snowmobiles there...i recently moved to Michigan where there everywhere ..this is my first...thanks for your time an videos man,they are helpful
This video helped us with them power valves. I went from an ovation trail sled to a built me 470 that wheelies . Only after cleaning said power valves. Was a night & day difference. Thanks for your video helped us.
Thanks much for sharing.
I currently have my 1993 Cat Jag 440Z scattered across my garage floor. This year, it soon became noticeably "boggy" and eventually stopped. I was not surprised, as it has sat mostly idle over the last 10 years. After investigating the cause, realized my fuel line in the tank, no longer existed.
So. . .it was time to rework the complete fuel system, including a dual carb rebuild. I have performed this routine numerous times with many two cycle engines, but this experience has been significantly more challenging. . . . .
Let me start by saying CARB BOOTs are the child of evil.
Second, buy a specific service manual within 3-5 years of purchasing your sled. Over the previous couple months, I was not able to acquire specific specs, or approaches to my limited Jag Z440 sled. The only readily available service manual for Cat became a 1992 - 1998 compilation (with a 93 Jag 440Z having limited references, and NO Carb specs, so I picked the 93 ZR440 specs (thinking the ZR correlated mostly to chassis)).
Third, re-think your sled purchasing decisions. IF you EVER suspect you will do Carburetor or fuel line work, make sure you do not have to start with taking off your tail light.
Fourth, consider MICE and their ABILITY to build a nest in your exhaust. I kept my sled in our retired barn, and never had a problem before.
Hopefully this weekend I will have crushed all the gremlins, but if not, I am still not giving up, considering it has been one of my most enjoyable challenges ! !
Again, really appreciate you sharing your experience and specific actions to resolve.
SLED ON
i just bought a 2000 mxz 700 this year, i do the work myself but never have much time these days, always just pray she's okay. no snow yet here. SHout out from canada!
Please, please organize you toolbox. That killed me!!!
After finding this channel last year, im getting more and more into fixing my own stuff.
My father wont be around to fix things for me for ever so i have to learn now, when he can traing me :)
Great video, I sent you an email earlier this week with some sled maintenance tips and power valves was one of them, great to see you got them done. Next get your grease gun out and lube up the rear suspension, driveshaft bearing (behind the secondary clutch) and ski legs in the front adsa arms. Geese obviously lubricates but it also drives water out of all those moving parts that gets in there when snow melts. Nothing better than seeing an old sled performing like new!
1995 skidoo formula z 583, just got this, my 1st snowmobile, just learning maintenance, thanks for the video.
Hey Jeremy - never even ridden a "rider forward" sled! Currently have a '99 Skidoo MXZ 440 Fan, a '99 Yamaha V-Max 500 and an '03 Yamaha SX Viper 700. Skidoo is cold blooded as hell, but otherwise a pleasure; can't sort out the clutching on the V-Max to save my life and the Viper could use a little work but runs great and otherwise functions well. Have never even looked at the power valves on the Viper, but based on how it runs (beast-like) I don't think I have a problem. Love old (and even older) sleds, but guessing once I ride a newer style, there will probably be no turning back. I'll tell ya, though, as much as sleds have evolved, and how much more capable/powerful/comfortable they have become, they have never been more fun than they were in the '70's!! You can't beat those old leaf spring sleds for pure, unadulterated FUN!!
Just bought my self my first sled! Lynx enduro 700 from 01 witch is basically that same one! Lots of small fixes but I really want to be ready for the snow to hit!
I have a 98 & 91 Indy 500 and an 85 Yamaha Excel. Love them all! I'm jealous of the open field riding!
I’m still rocking a 2002 Arctic Cat ZL600 & a 2003 Arctic Cat F7, love them both!!
I rock an 03 Arctic Cat Z570
I am 14, and I enjoy working on my sled, and pit bike if I can. Love your vids!
Tug Hill is absolutely awesome right now we got 4 feet of fresh snow last night !! Lake effect is a great thing
That's awesome man! Where exactly is Tug Hill? I've definitely heard of it before!
Central NY not far from you it's a snowmobile paradise people come from all over , I just met a guy from Texas that drove all the way up here and bought a brand new sled just to ride these trails
Kathy Kvinlaug snowmobiles are dangerous no matter where you are
I live right by tug
Daniel Valade , yup I went there
I've got an 01. Mxz 700 exactly like yours. Beats alot of newer sleds. It rips and I havent even cleaned my valves yet. Lol. Great videos
I have and 1988 Arctic cat Cougar that I picked up for 100 bucks just to try out snowmobiling and I have had no major issues with it yet! Plan to get a new sled next year.
I’m 14 and do all of the work on my sled. I have a Polaris fusion 900 and just recently did a top end rebuild all by my self and I am pretty proud of my self
Have you taken your clutch apart An cleaned it or ajusted your belt that well make a big difference to. I use to run just any oil I could get An my pv would look like yours I switch to xps An there hardly anything on them now when I check. Thanks for the videos
im riding a 1991 polaris 440 but i just bought it this winter to give it a second life was laying in someones yard for 7yrs and now runs like new and hopefully i can sell it to get something more powerfull but i love to try fixing stuff myself just like you
When was the last time you checked the belt and chain tension or checked the carb jets
What no lock tight on the bolts holding the power valves on? Even the soft stuff?
Riding an old Lynx Ultra 500cc from 96, I just finished restoring it and it is a beast😍 love the videos
I have a 2000 Polaris XCR 800 that still fires up. I know my valves haven’t been done for awhile. After watching your video, I am going to actually do it myself. I like when you put out videos like this.
Just found your channel. Love it.. I do the same thing all the time.. I even say the sound of the garage door opener is my favorite sound.... I might have to start making these videos too.. keep it coming.. good stuff..
Can't you grease the screw mechanism in the sprocket assembly on that garage door opener?
I have a 2008 MXZ, don’t know if you can consider it an old sled but it has some wear on it although it still rips.
I’ve got a 2004 sabercat 500 lx, love the machine just a little top end heavy. I watched this video because I am thinking about installing a power valve system!
I have 2 sleds a 1994 yamaha vmax 600 and a 1999 polaris xc 500 super excited to ride this year can't wait
good job.! i do my own sled work too.! I have a 95 formula 500 sl & a 96 touring E 380. & a 1981 yamaha 440 Enticer.. lot's of fun. newer is not always Better.! love my sleds.! so keep up the good fun.!
Hey man, I have been riding old sleds for a while , I got a 2000 ski doo summit and a 1980 Yamaha enticer
Own if i can,just did mine vavles on my 900 torn bellow but no snow in sight. great vid
I love the early 2000 sled's... 02 MXZ 700 and the 1999 SRX 700 triple and the 08 Polaris dragon 800.... were some of the fine sled's I had through the 2000s loved all of them.
Good job buddy. I always do my own repairs, maintenance, etc. You learn alot, saves you money, and it makes you feel good about yourself when you succeed. Just like you done here. Cheers Jeremy.
Amen brother!
Hey Jeremy I just got into watching your channel I ride a 72 polaris charger and a 84 yamaha excel 3 watching your vids makes me want a newer one
Up until last year I rocked the 1979 jag 340 it flew for a couple years and a carb issue and a couple other things made it go wide open into the side of the house. Front end is trashed now. Time for an update on a sled next year I’m thinking a 600 or a 700 triple arctic cat ski doo or maybe a Polaris. Still going the old style next year when I get another one though because I can’t afford the newer style and the older style to me are just as fun because I don’t jump or anything besides tiny jumps and just trails and dirt road riding
i like to do my own work u learn and its fun. rebuilt my 98 xc700 last year while i was in their i did some custom porting to the oil ports and that's part of the fun for me + making it more reliable
99 mxz 600. Great sled. Do all my work myself like yourself!
Put on new carb boots, reeds, and clutch springs last week. Was up in brighton, VT riding for a week. Are you far from there.
Awesome video! Loving all the fresh snow we have in Vermont!!
For sure! It's still coming down! I'm about to go rip around some more today! :)
I have a 2002 polaris edge xc 500 and we work on our own sleds
Great video.. few months ago got a 96 indy 500 and a 583 mxz ..i have 2 boys and 3 girls that want to learn so this summer going to tear them down 😁
I have a few sleds. Newest one is an '03 MXZ 700, a '98 MXZ 670, grew up on an '88 phaser that still sits in the barn and runs strong, and I have a engine swapped a '72 ski doo olympique.
It depends when I work on my snowmobile bc some parts idk how to fix so I take it to the nearest snowmobile shop but I like your videos and keep up the good work 😊
I do my own work on my Honda Rancher, but I'm getting a couple Ski-Doo's right away (first timer!) so I've been watching a lot of videos about them because I plan to do my own work on them as well.
I have a question...why couldn't you get something to hold the exhaust valve open all the way instead of using a power modulator and limiting power to the top end of the RPM cycle?
Hey Jeremy first of all I gotta say I love every single one of your videos they are kick ass. I ride a 1994 skidoo Mxz 470 and my dad rides a 1997 skidoo mxz 670 both little rockets
Hey Jeremy I have two old sleds my first one is a year 2000 Arctic cat z 440 my second is a year 1985 Arctic cat cougar 500 they both run and drive very well
Picked up a old Artic Cat 440 for something to rip when the snows to deep for the quads buggies and offroad mowers
I have a 04' Yamaha Rx Warrior with a suspension swap and I do my own work. New sleds are nice, but you can have a good time for not much money on an older sled. The early 2000's machines are great sleds for the money.
2002 380f grand touring, she's been sitting for to long, and I'm in the process of making a parts list, I would like to switch out the rail assembly to something longer lighter and higher than the stock, and raise the handle bar a couple of inches, not to mention the ski's...
Lol got any other suggestions?
@Nimbus Nimbus not needed for the power, just need to get there 😊
Have you changed your break rotor and if so... I'd like to know how
I can def tell the difference from just the sound of the video. Im in upstate NY and love my old 2000 SRX 700 triple. Keep up the carving Jer.
I have a 2001 summit 800, and a 95 Mach 1 670. love em both.
yep you gotta keep those rave valves clean they i own a 1992 skidoo formula plus with a 583 rave that is built to the 9s but i still run into this problem every so often, i should really make a video of my sled it is fast lols
Hey there love these videos, been doing the old sleds for 8 years or so because all I could afford and learned a lot doing it. Had a Polaris 1992 Indy 440 L/C, 1999 XC700 and now a 2000 Touring 600 2-up that sat for years in an old mans garage mint but wouldn’t start. Aside from rotten fuel lines needing replaced and a carb clean it’s like new, first sled with power valves tho so you’ve inspired me to get to them. All the best!
Hey Jeremy been watching for a while now love your vids when we have no snow here in nh. Raining right now wtf!!
I have the same sled sounds like the same issue i just had, top end occasionally ran on 1 cyl. Was actually the spark plugs. I was running the "fancy" e3 plugs which arent worth it. You need to run the BR9ECS which have a solid terminal on top. The e3's had a threaded terminal although it wasnt unscrewing, the threads were wearing and losing contact just from the harsh vibrations that are involved. If you check under the spark plug boot youll prob notice the black powdery sut from the spark plug wire arching inside the boot while it periodically loses contact.... running on one cyl.
Changed mine starts 1st pull every time and absolutely screams now.
RIP IT!!
Rocking a 2002.5 firecat sno pro 440 use to run on 110 race fuel.....also have a 02 zr800 with a few things done to the motor and that zr 800 is super fast
Got the same sled but a year older. Runs like a champ and has never let me down
Also thank you for doing this video because I'm having the same problem with my 02 it bogs at high speeds I'm going to do that clean the power valves
1991 Yamaha Exciter 570 watercooling. its pretty sweet, its got a short track with factory öhlins suspension :0 yes, its a racing sled
Do you have a VAST tag? I would recommend taking a trip on the trails
I have almost the same sled. 2k2 MXZ 700 Renegade. I do all of my own work, unless it's machining.
Hi Jeremy, We have an old Yamaha Phazer that is prior to 2000 and an old Yamaha Inviter. Great sleds, never have given us any problems!
Btw it would be awesome if you did more give always!
I hated working on Yamaha because they used so many different sized bolts .lol. I did many engine rebuilds on them back in the 1990's. Resleeved, replaced heads...You name it. Never had a return issue, the owners always happy with my rebuild. I worked in a speed shop 2 years before building my own shop.
A few years back we picked up a 98 Arctic Cat ZL500 for our son to learn how to ride a big sled. The guy that we bought it from took excellent care of it and the sled is in mint condition. I have a F1100 Turbo and to be honest I can have just as much fun ripping the 500 around.
Well we have like 20 sleds but those are for sale. But the main ones are a 72(I think) Capri 340, 80 spitfire, 9-something 650 Indy, a 9-something wildcat but it was a special edition so there was only 25 made, a 2000 Indy 500(which has to be my favorite, the fugi engine just keeps on running at 7000 miles never rebuilt, a 01 rmk 800 or 700 I forgot but it has the special windshield, and a 05 fusion 900, which also has 7000 miles. Anyways that's all we ride. We don't like the new designs so the 05 was the newest we'd probably drive. But we do have newer sleds in fact we just sold a 2012 pro r vintage edition. Keep up the vids 👍👍
Pinecarpenter Camp life nope it's a fugi 488c twin with mikuni carbs
Pinecarpenter Camp life the earlier ones had fugi but a couple later in the year had liberty's then in 01 they all had liberty's
Dude I'm still riding a 02 yamaha viper. Triple pipes. It's so much fun.
I work on 99% of my own stuff. Only things I send out are shocks and stuff that needs machine work. Local performance engine shop (for cars n stuff) will bore and hone for $100 and +25 for each additional cylinder, you just can’t beat that. And Goodwin Performance does all my suspension work, always pleased with that. I’m rockin a 2000 Xc-700 and a 96 skidoo 670. (Watch my recent 😂😂) and my dad rides a 2002 XC800. I like them a lot because for trail riding, they’re bigger, so they block the wind, which is warmer obv. I do wish I had a newer sled for sending tho, longer suspension and the ability to stand up. At 6’4, standing up on these sleds just isn’t practical
Rocking a 97 yamaha vmax 700 triple never had a problem with it and you really feel the 110 horses under the hood when you give her
2001 Ski Doo MXZ 500..... love the older sleds. Jeremy when you retire your sled I want your yellow hood vents
I like the videos u do when ur fixing ur sleds
I have older sleds and absolutely love them. Have a 98 Arctic cat ZL 500 and 99 ZR 700
Question, are we getting any of the new Zealand videos if you made any? And when? I love the bike adventure videos, would love to see something from there
Imaginate That is my question too. When when when ???
Hello Imaginate! Yes, I'll definitely be posting that trip! I'm just trying to get some snowmobile videos out there while we still have snow on the ground! I'm going to start editing them shortly and hopefully have them up for you all shortly! It was an amazing adventure and I can't wait to share it with everyone! Glad to hear you like the bike adventures! I do as well! :)
Awesome I'm looking forward to seeing them! Keep up the great work Jeremy!
Cool.
Hey Jeremy where do you live in Vermont because I live in derby Vermont and we have 2 feet of powder
I'm not far from Derby actually! Currently, I'm staying about 50 minutes from there. Haha
Yes I still rock the old sleds. Actually I just got 98 summit x 670 last week! It rips! Now that I know about the power valve clean thing it'll rip even more.
I'm running a 2002 Polaris ECSP 500. Love those old sleds.
YES! I love those sleds too! I still miss my 500!
Sorry i meant xc not ec
Hey Jeremy, yes I ride older sleds, we have a whole line up millennium MXZ 700 that's be completely built, 02 Legend 700, 01 Legend 600, 97 Mach Z 800 triple, and our kids sled 00 mini Z, and last I'm going today to try and buy back my old 96 Formula III 600 triple.
Hey Jeremy, how often should the power valves be cleaned? I never cleaned mine and not sure if the previous owner had or not. I've had my 98 for 3 yrs!
Make sure the red rave adjusters are both set the same. 3 clicks out from bottomed is a good start!.....they have detents that click.
Another tip... I haven't read all the comments here, so maybe this is mentioned already. The BRP service manual calls for a sealant to be applied under the rubber diaphragm (where the big spring is). It also calls for a lubricant to be applied to the valve stem when re-assembling. I don't remember the part numbers, but they are both Molykote products.
We have a 1991 Yamaha bravo and that’s the sled we use for ripping around the property and daily work/chores and we also have a 1991 ski doo mxz 600 and we use that one for going on longer trips and just to ride for fun
WD 40 on the garage door!
Hahaha So many people comment about that thing and I think it's hilarious! It's actually the springs on the side that rub against the steel frame of the slider. There isn't much I can do about it unfortunately. Haha
How about an off set tab to move the spring away from the rail? Love VT!
@@JeremyRhydes i still think it is the wheels
WD-40 is a water displaced. That’s what WD stands for. I would use a heavy grease
@@JeremyRhydes grease the springs
I own an '04 tundra 300 this thing is so light never gets stuck i love it so much
I'm rocking a 97 formula Z 670 and a 2000 XC 700 Indy sport and love them plus I have a 91 Yamaha Venture 500 with reverse love that one too
Buying myself a sled tomorrow down here in Iowa. Getting a 92 Arctic cat 440
I like to try to work on my own stuff as well an I love the older sleds I rocked a 97 Indy 500 for over 12 years an I finally saved up enough money to buy my dream sled which is a 2003 XC Edge 700!
I have a ski doo 670 i cleand the rave valves cleaned carbs and changed spark plugs and it wasint as boggy
The camping videos are my favorite
I've got a 2002 MXZ 700, and definitely need to do this, got some wicked bog.
Yes , I love to work on fixing my own things , saves a lot of money. Great Show!
I have 5 sleds 1980 skidoo 7500, 1981 skidoo blizzard 7500, 2001 skidoo mxz 800, 02 arctic cat 570, and 440 2002 artic cat, old all the way.
Thank you for the great video.
My 2001 SRX Needs some love, but was hoping to put it off till the Spring/Sumner or Fall.
Im up here in Wisconsin rockin a 1975 Massey Ferguson whirl wind 440cc
im in the process of rebuilding the engine because of a burnt piston. I'm 14 and i hope to buy a MXZ sometime when i turn sixteen so i can haul the sleds up north. And go BRAAAPPIN
i ride my 97 thundercat 900 i bought it this year from an old guy who took great care of it. I had it serviced because it hadnt ran in 3 yrs and its been great so far the best 600 bucks i ever spent bc we actually have some snow in southern vt this year
What's up Jeremy!!! Looks like the snow is nice and crispy!! I work on my sled and street bike myself, born to be self sufficient lol stay warm man
hi jeremy i was wondering if you know how to fix my 1998 skidoo 500 basically same sled. it starts then i rode it for like 10 sec it was revving high and then it shut off and it does not wanntto start help please anything
i have an 2009 arctic cat z1 turbo dose that count?
Nice video.I got a polaris 440 sport 1999 and buran 640( short base)1993
1982 yamaha bravo 250 trapper
What you use to clean it
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching, Cole! :)