mikerider Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I haven't been able to get an affordable deal on a new sled, so I am thinking pretty hard on running the 2016 Renegade 900 ACE another season. It has 10,000 miles on it and will probably get another 6,000 miles this coming winter. I will be having the dealer do all the work. I plan to have the oil, filter, chain oil done and clutches gone over and install new clutch springs. The sled still goes like new. I guess all that is left is bearings. Some say the bearing behind the driven clutch should be changed, some also add that the brake bearing should be changed. (I will have them take out the skid and check the bearings/wheels). So I guess my question is which drive bearings should actually be changed? SkiDoo bearings do seem to last far longer than the other brands. Or should I have all four driveshaft and jackshaft bearings replaced. Anything else you think I should have done? Spark plugs replaced? New Chain? I am thinking all this will be under $2,000, which will be half or more what it would cost me for a one year newer leftover 900 Renegade. I know many of you work on your own sleds so you probably have a good idea what wears and what seems to last. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I changed the jackshaft and driveshaft bearings at 11,000 miles on my 1200. I would check the track mine started to come apart at 10,000 miles but was studded. My buddys 1ce ripper lasted till 13,000 miles and ripped apart. My 1200 has 16,000 miles on it and will run it again this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks Jackstraw. Didn't want that kind of news about the track! How did your Jackshaft and driveshaft bearings look at 11,000 miles? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Might think about replacing the suspension wheels. It may help on track life. Motor mounts should be checked. Bearings should be replaced. Can't see inside them to check them. Clutch alinement is important. Track tension. Then get on and go. Never worry about it breaking because if you do it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 -Oil Change -Clutch Cleaning Primary -New Springs in both (maybe even a little higher rate) -New Rollers on the Secondary. -Both Jackshaft Bearings. -Both DriveShaft Bearings. -Brake Pads. -New Belt https://www.c-tpowersports.com/2013website/product/gates_drive_belt.html -Rebuild shocks Front and Rear if it's possible. -The 900 is most likely easier on the track and it may not need it yet. -Smaller wheel bearings? If you dont replace the bearings on a regular basis. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Hi Mike My 2013 with 25,000 miles had the following done to it. Every year I cleaned and repacked the Jack shaft bearing and the bearings in the wheels. Never had to replace a bearing. I had to replace the track at 18,000 miles and that is when I repacked tha bearing and the brake side. The only reason bearings fail is because of water. I replaced the buttons and the spring in the primary clutch and the spring only in the secondary. Changed oil in the chaincase yearly but didn't replace the chain. Bill Edited November 27, 2017 by Saguenay Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just a question. We have never had bearing issues on our suspension wheels but we did have a problem with the rubber coming apart on the wheels. We think the temperature and stud placement had something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Mike, drink 4 less glasses of wine each night this winter......that will pay for a new sled next year😉 LOL,...... On second thought,....... do what everyone is advising above, and run that to 20k, ......keep the 🍷🍷 flowing. Hope to to see you on the snow this winter best regards RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi Mike If you do all you want to do and the track, have the big bearing done then you can run the sled another 2 years with no issues. When i sold my 14 the track had 14000 miles and still looked brand new, I think the ice ripper studs are easier on the track and for sure easier on the track wheels. And following your posts for many seasons you dont seem like a guy who is hard on the sled. If its any help, I just changed a 1200 original studded track with 18000 miles. It was time. Lower bearing behind brake was rough, I have changed a few of these and this is the first one that showed its age, they do last a long time. I did a blown bearing on a polaris with 4000 miles this fall, they still use the old 6205 small bearings. Good luck. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thank you, each of you for all the replies and good info. Well, except for RoadRunner's suggestion to drink four less glasses of wine each night. It was so easy to work on sleds up until the early 2000's. Between a bad back and the comlexity of the new sleds, I don't do anything but the very minor stuff. Another alternative that might be cheaper is to invite all of you to RDL this winter to ride with me and I will pay the bar tab each night. Only catch, EVERYONE bring a tow rope!!! Thanks again. You guys are the best! mike RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Mike most of the suggestions you have received are very good EXCEPT one...drink less vin rouge??? How dare Road Runner even suggest that...lol But here's one that will really save you money & maybe even your life...https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/cigarette-calculator.html You would probably save enough money to be able to buy two sleds per season. SnomoGary, Scranton1 and RoadRunner 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) I put 21,000 miles on my 2010 Renegade 1200 and have virtually no issues. Check and clean your clutches and replace the jackshaft bearing. Scary to think anyone would even joke about you drinking less rouge! Edited November 27, 2017 by smclelan Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 8 hours ago, mikerider said: Another alternative that might be cheaper is to invite all of you to RDL this winter to ride with me and I will pay the bar tab each night. Only catch, EVERYONE bring a tow rope!!! Careful what you wish for. I might just take you up on it. No Vin for me I like Jacque Daniels. No worries I’ll tow you, not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 8 hours ago, mikerider said: Thank you, each of you for all the replies and good info. Well, except for RoadRunner's suggestion to drink four less glasses of wine each night. It was so easy to work on sleds up until the early 2000's. Between a bad back and the comlexity of the new sleds, I don't do anything but the very minor stuff. Another alternative that might be cheaper is to invite all of you to RDL this winter to ride with me and I will pay the bar tab each night. Only catch, EVERYONE bring a tow rope!!! Thanks again. You guys are the best! mike Boy Mike, that new sled sounds like a bargin compared to some of those bar tabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 11 hours ago, mikerider said: Thanks Jackstraw. Didn't want that kind of news about the track! How did your Jackshaft and driveshaft bearings look at 11,000 miles? mike I did it when the new track went on. The bearings i was told where still in good shape. I did also change the chain and sprockets at 14,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 When I get to 10,000 miles nobody wants to ride with me eddieskidoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Great information from all of you. Thanks to all. I am pondering how deep to delve into the wallet and go just a bearing or two and take my chances or go for the track and all the bearings. I may need to sell the sled and take up curling! Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Lower HP sled. Less probability for issues. you could go crazy, spend a ton of money, and have an electrical issue end ur day. i would just do the jack shaft bearing and save your money for the bar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks BJ The bar stool has never broken down and left me stranded. Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, skidoo420 said: When I get to 10,000 miles nobody wants to ride with me Hell, the Apex is just getting broke in at 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyrider Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Here is something nobody ever thinks about.. starter motor brushes. There ain't no other way to get a 4 stroke started. Did mine around 12,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 45 minutes ago, easyrider said: Here is something nobody ever thinks about.. starter motor brushes. There ain't no other way to get a 4 stroke started. Did mine around 12,000. How worn were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 10 hours ago, 182ray said: Mike most of the suggestions you have received are very good EXCEPT one...drink less vin rouge??? How dare Road Runner even suggest that...lol But here's one that will really save you money & maybe even your life...https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/cigarette-calculator.html You would probably save enough money to be able to buy two sleds per season. I wish No-Hair would cut out these things! GutZ 182ray and SnomoGary 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Mike you could sell your sled on Canadian soil, the used market is far greater here and pays more than the American market. I sold a pair of sleds a few years back with 10k + on them and according to the owners they were very happy with what they sold for. Just another option but I don’t mind towing for a glass or two. There’s a few here that can collaborate on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 42 minutes ago, Trailblazer said: Mike you could sell your sled on Canadian soil, the used market is far greater here and pays more than the American market. I sold a pair of sleds a few years back with 10k + on them and according to the owners they were very happy with what they sold for. Just another option but I don’t mind towing for a glass or two. There’s a few here that can collaborate on that. Hmmm JG. ... Maybe so. 😁 hparaptor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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