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I believe the the bearing failed and spun in the dog bone. Essentially clearancing by thousandths of an inch, I hope the Green Locktite holds up and I will revisit it later. Later GutZ

We use a lot of NTN bearings at the shop with good results...as well as BCA and FAG.... trying to do our best to stay away from inferior Chinese bearings...very disappointing to see these bearings wearing out this fast

So did the dogbone have 4 factory installed bearings in it that were too small OD for the holes in the dogbone?

It makes sense but it doesn't work for me on my phone or home laptop, these are all just band-aids that are slowing the eventual bleeding out.

Maybe because of the delay it's a 2026 pass!!🤣

Thanks.

Hey This appears to be a new update on FireFox, it allows you to turn OFF security upgrade to secure connection, for a site. http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2025_04/image.png.d7e61350235f14619d2f0d0dfbfe2c0b.png Turn it off and it will default to http instead of https, allowing reactions, posts, etc... Give it a try and reply with findings. GutZ

Quick update on the Bearings, ALL were dry, 3 had seals fall off, these were all NTN\Japanese bearings.... FYI on the small wheels, the bearings are the odd 1/2 metric\ 1/2 SAE type. 6202 - 5/8ths. The standard 6202 , I believe, has a 15mm ID. I'll find the link on the Jungle site. Also I am working with Val to create greaseable shock bushings. Later GutZ

Thanks for posting. I have just over 4000 miles on my 2025 X-terrain so I'll be pulling the skid in November.

Good grief........😇

My lost 2025 trail pass purchased in the early 2024 sale that was previously replaced by the FCMQ arrived this past Friday, 11 of April. The envelope was correctly stamped October 2024. I wonder what route it took. : )

Warranty doesn't mean shit. Two years ago I had a ramp in my ski doo primary clutch break. Took out spider assembly. That was costly. Took it to the dealer and service guy said should be under warranty. Went to pick it up and received a invoice for 700 plus dollars. Wasn't under warranty. It was a wear part. Gets better. They had a hard time finding a ramp? So only the broken one was replaced. Didn't understand that. Sims the other 2 should be be ready to break you would think. I called ski doo warranty department and was told it was up to the dealer and ask them to send them a letter to the warranty department who who then contact their engineering department. I than gave up hope with the dealer and ski doo. Ended up contacting a company out of the mid west and purchasing a clutch kit with new ramps, spring and all needed components. I did have a long conversation with this companies engineer and he explained to me how the clutch works and how each component works. I've rode two years with the new parts and got over 3000 miles on them and my clutch guy doesn't see any wear. So I guess it's time for a new dealer and take the discount instead of the extended warranty. As I said warranty doesn't mean shit. Oh yes I'm 74 and don't ride my sled hard.

Me too

I have had so many SkiDoo's with 10,000 to 16,000 miles on them and never even looked at the bearings. Never lost a clutch roller either. Now I'm worried about my '25 Doo with 4,200 miles.

Dealing with the IT world... it has really shown that the Warranty is to Protect the Manufacturer NOT the Consumer from defects and workmanship. In most cases the Manufacturer sell the liability off to a 3rd party, essentially an insurance company, and they "Manage the Risk". So think Health Insurance, Deny-Defend-Depose...... sooner or later most of us will be " Screw it I'll do it myself". Sled Stuff, not medical, although.... I could replace a hip or knee.... just not on myself.... I dont think I could get the angles right to twist that far, and then drive the implant into the bone..... But I digress... Warranty protect the Manufacturer NOT the Consumer, but the consumer pay for it. Later GutZ

That is crap. Some of these warranties these days aren't worth the paper they're written on. Been fighting with water furnace lately. Soft starter went. They allowed $110 labour for something the tech has 6 hours into. The $ 110 didn't even pay enough to have him show up.

I broke a secondary clutch roller on a 2020 backcountry that was a year old with 1 2000 mile ride on it...and it needed shaft bearings ...I couldn't imagine it at that mileage ...but they were bad...and 4year BEST warranty considered the whole repair not covered ...wearable parts...I was happy to have it fixed ...and not trail side....but it was pretty disappointing....never had that issue in 35k miles on 3 different yamahas

FYI Since finding those bearings.... less than optimal..... I reviewed all the bearings, Driveline, wheels, upper lower etc.... 90% notchey and dry..... especially behind the brake rotor. To be continued.... GutZ

Looking into this area for next season's vaction with the extended family. Lac Etchemin or the Ski area NE of the there. I will be renting a chalet. I understand the main trails can be reached from the Lac itself for Lac Etchemin. I'm not as familiar with the ski area? Are the main trails accessible from the ski mountain area? Also, what higher end resteraunts are there in Lac Etchemin and near the ski area? Destinations for day trips? Mostly northeast of there? What about staying in or near St. Philamon area?

Sweet. Awesome to think that area was able to run the groomers from December 1st past April 1st this year.

Any ride on April 5th is a bonus ride!

👍👍

It was rough having to ride trails this nice all day. One last hurrah for the season. Left from the "Classic" just up past Mount Laurier. App said trail was red but shown being groomed his past week. Lets go. I will say when I pulled into the parking lot I was questioning myself but once you got off the Highway there it was. Paradise. Okay there was a small section of logging road but then it was real nice. This section took us up the Lepine Road and then over to Club Gatineau. Real nice trail. Nice leisurely lunch stop and more sledders pulling in while we were there. Original plan was to ride up to Notawissi and circle back. Well half way there it started to rain and being a softy that I am I decided we would cut it short. This was a nice 150 mile ride to close out a great season. If work wasn't so busy I would be inclined to go to Val D'or next weekend. But the bike is awaiting me now and time to change for summer. Thanks for all who contributed this season their stories and insight. Hopefully the site will get the update over the summer and we can meet again next fall.

60002RS...part number....at first I thought it was mileage...just checked my suspension...everything is still good

Awesome stuff!