Trailblazer Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 New sprockets with a new drive shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 New chain in the chain case, take no chances at 21k I'm there in it. And Trailblazer is back trailblazing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks great JG!! Very impressed that you can do all that yourself! I am just sick that you had to get yourself home! You should have let me arrange the truck and trailer. Next time...I won't leave you stranded. I will be 'bossy' as Groomer says and just do it! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Great job JG! Test ride performed yet? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Just did 80k this afternoon with a friend, going to be my last ride for a few weeks, Wednesdays forecast is calling for 20-30mm of rain and +10c gonna wipe out everything until a new storm brews up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just did 80k this afternoon with a friend, going to be my last ride for a few weeks, Wednesdays forecast is calling for 20-30mm of rain and +10c gonna wipe out everything until a new storm brews up. Hi JG, I hope that forecast changes quickly! I don't like the sound of that. I'm heading up Saturday for the week. Best, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmk Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Hi JG, I hope that forecast changes quickly! I don't like the sound of that. I'm heading up Saturday for the week. Best, Tom To Vero Beach yes Quebec 50/50. I hope it changes as well 16 I start a ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_bluyamaha54 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Glad to see you got it back together. Did the chain seem worn/have loose links? Bearings were OK? We are all getting a dose of 'summer weather'. You are right, it will be a week or two to regain our losses. (Hopefully!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Chain had only stretched 0.050" links were a little loose but nothing to be alarmed about I just felt that at this amount of mileage it was in my best interest to replace it. Bearings...I had just changed jack shaft, driveshaft and chain case bearings last season, this time around I just changed the clutch side bearing on the driveshaft as it was the one with a incorrect load on it when we towed the sled for 20 Kim's. Driveshaft was crocked as it was not supported by the other bearing. Now lets all do the snow dance and pray. JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 GOOD LUCK , Almost time to RETIRE the old baby from long trips , she deserves to stay around home . almost time for the 2014 and Yamaha is supposed to have something big new in the works. Or you could go for a new CAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 GOOD LUCK , Almost time to RETIRE the old baby from long trips , she deserves to stay around home . almost time for the 2014 and Yamaha is supposed to have something big new in the works. Or you could go for a new CAT Grumpy I would love to see something new & exciting from Yamaha. I just wonder how much effort companies are going to put into new sleds with the current weather patterns??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Grumpy I would love to see something new & exciting from Yamaha. I just wonder how much effort companies are going to put into new sleds with the current weather patterns??? We can't be stopped! Ride on! lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-QzE_i0qwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 We can't be stopped! Ride on! lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-QzE_i0qwE Maybe in the Summer...You know my jackshaft bearing would go to he!! right out in the middle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Rock on!!!!!! an oldy but a goody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 JG. did the new wheels fit or did you have to modify ?????? believe it or not i made a offer on a apex today , i must need my head examined .. it was raining today but snow held up , will see tomm ,if i can do demo run on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 PHIL 1 . yes it would be nice to see a light chassis come out , but then i would have to lose some weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 JG. did the new wheels fit or did you have to modify ?????? believe it or not i made a offer on a apex today , i must need my head examined .. it was raining today but snow held up , will see tomm ,if i can do demo run on friday Yup got all new wheels for the rear skid 135mm and a wheel kit for the front of the slides, they're pretty cool look'n too, spoked like the XTX ones. Garage at home was a little busy the last few days, will install on the weekend and see then, then I'll be roll'n. Turns out the slides were burning prematurely because of the wear on the diameter of the wheels, track was in full contact with the slides, 21k will do that. Lotta miles, lotta maintenance. 40k here we come. Buy that Apex and lets ride grandpa, it's been a while since i've had parc rangers chasing me!!!! Ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 ALWAYS A ADVENTURE , it would be boring if we were too good. Have to break trail somewhere when we don't live out west' .weather here is like a jojo . need a good deal to buy a sled this time of year ,, i am on the fence , sold 1 last year and i quit then bought another one and sold this winter and not shure if i will quit or buy..As i get older and ride less it becomes more impractical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 ALWAYS A ADVENTURE , it would be boring if we were too good. Have to break trail somewhere when we don't live out west' .weather here is like a jojo . need a good deal to buy a sled this time of year ,, i am on the fence , sold 1 last year and i quit then bought another one and sold this winter and not shure if i will quit or buy..As i get older and ride less it becomes more impractical. Grumpy, Like I told Trailblazer my buddy has a mint 2006 Apex Attack with 1200 miles on it if your interested, alot of extras. Might be able to pick it up cheap. he can't ride any more and wants to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 send me the info ..price etc. damage //? PHOTOS he can email me @ kellybrion@hotmail.com ....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Grumpy, Like I told Trailblazer my buddy has a mint 2006 Apex Attack with 1200 miles on it if your interested, alot of extras. Might be able to pick it up cheap. he can't ride any more and wants to sell it. I already told him about it.......sent you a PM asking for more information, don't forget my commision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 send me the info ..price etc. damage //? PHOTOS he can email me @ kellybrion@hotmail.com ....thanks The sled is mint, garage kept the 1200 miles I beleive was the Gaspe loop. It's studded, saddle bags, tank and dash bag. I beleive he's asking $5000 the color is blue. I'm hoping on 2 more trips up North so I could throw it in the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I know someone whose imported a couple of sleds. Its easy if you prepare for it. Make sure you get a clean recall notice from your dealer before you bring it up. RIV paperwork can be a pain without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 you have to send the all clear ,no recalls letter and all the other paperwork ,, registration and probably bill of sale , etc. A full three 3 days ahead to us customs export so they can check that its not stolen , etc , and when you arrive with the sled you pick up the paperwork from usa customs export all signed and proceed to canada customs and decale it there , pay the small tax there probably $ 100.00 , get there stamped paperwork and come thru to canada ,, the RIV paperwork is done up here by the buyer ONLINE . and he gets the inspection and pays the big tax up here at the bureau . I did this last year when i had a friend bring me a sled from new hampshure .. A bit of a pain but not bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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