MrGutz Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Hey GuyZ Since it is slow on here and I still can't say the "S" word at home until at least September I thought I would share some of the repairs and updates I've been working on. After this last season of constantly losing upper idler wheels, shocks, springs, bushings, bearings, etc... on the rear suspension I have tried to focus on fine tuning and re-enforcing the rear suspension. I purchased new Springs for the rear, sent out the Mid Shock to have FAST fix the Airbag and rebuild the shock, the Rear Shock went to Ian (at Monster) , Spring Spacers and a set of bushings. Well.... the I did not like the play\slop in the Front Arm's Bushings so I set out to fix it. What I came up with is this: This has taken the slop out and I will test this over the next season. I also expect a smoother motion as it now utilizes small roller bearings. The Grease Fitting is from when I was running the factory bushings. I may utilize it again in v2.0. GutZ Edited June 25, 2018 by MrGutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Next is the Rear Shock end. Skidoo uses a crappy bushing assembly that nearly flops around. Precision is not their goal! So employing similar methods I created this for the Rear upper shock connection\mount. I have added some poly wheels as well to assist with the track smacking the shock mount and causing small dimples in the track. The dusty particles are pollen. Remember I don't have a garage. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 As for the Springs, wow were mine sacked! With the new spring and inserts I can barely compress the rear suspension, which is making the reassembly into the chassis a little more challenging. I have also refreshed the custom spring rollers and "Adjusted" them to allow room for extra wheels. And I just noticed in the picture my slides say Yamaha! They are the Teflon insert ones and even with all the issues last year seem to be holding up real well. I'll see if I can snap a few Pics of the Front End to add to this. New Air Ride and all. GutZ 182ray, mccaffrey and mikerider 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 GutZ I find it easier to put my used machine out for the garbage man and just buy a new one. 🤪 Florida Snowman, GT Rider, PLAYHARD and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Nice Phil. Used up like a Bic pen. Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Phil 1 said: GutZ I find it easier to put my used machine out for the garbage man and just buy a new one. 🤪 Let me know when junk day is scheduled for your town. I'll take it off your hands. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Phil 1 said: GutZ I find it easier to put my used machine out for the garbage man and just buy a new one. 🤪 LOL.... But I need to support 3 sleds and a Red Rocker, If this works to my plan I can give this one to LongHair, Retire "Spare Parts" (the 600 etec) and get a Turbo 900 next year-ish or 25000 miles which ever comes later. But if you have some parts you don't need..... GutZ Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, GT Rider said: Nice Phil. Used up like a Bic pen. HAHAHA... His Carbon Footprint is like a Sasquatch!! GutZ Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyrider Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 12:34 PM, MrGutz said: Hey GuyZ Since it is slow on here and I still can't say the "S" word at home until at least September I thought I would share some of the repairs and updates I've been working on. After this last season of constantly losing upper idler wheels, shocks, springs, bushings, bearings, etc... on the rear suspension I have tried to focus on fine tuning and re-enforcing the rear suspension. I purchased new Springs for the rear, sent out the Mid Shock to have FAST fix the Airbag and rebuild the shock, the Rear Shock went to Ian (at Monster) , Spring Spacers and a set of bushings. Well.... the I did not like the play\slop in the Front Arm's Bushings so I set out to fix it. What I came up with is this: This has taken the slop out and I will test this over the next season. I also expect a smoother motion as it now utilizes small roller bearings. The Grease Fitting is from when I was running the factory bushings. I may utilize it again in v2.0. GutZ No marmalade in the picture this year? How do we know it's really you? SnomoGary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 6/30/2018 at 8:09 PM, easyrider said: No marmalade in the picture this year? How do we know it's really you? LOL!!! I need a new jar. My label fell off! GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 While I'm at it I revamped the front end: -New Delrin Bushings. -Race Sled Upper A-Arms -Air Shocks, Worked over by Ian at Monster. -Add on Air Bladders and on the fly adjustments. -Also re-enforced the Tunnel. Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 What I want to know is what on earth are you returning to the UK. .. lol If it's the sled..... awesome..... if it's the marmalade thanks... lol😂😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 LOL, I'll Go Check. Emailed you too about Feb. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 😁😁😁😁 I've just p.m. you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 3:26 PM, SnomoGary said: What I want to know is what on earth are you returning to the UK. .. lol If it's the sled..... awesome..... if it's the marmalade thanks... lol😂😂😂😂😂 I looked and the return receipt is for a shock for Mini's Quad! LOL It is stuck to the jar! GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerhappy Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 1:20 PM, MrGutz said: While I'm at it I revamped the front end: -New Delrin Bushings. -Race Sled Upper A-Arms -Air Shocks, Worked over by Ian at Monster. -Add on Air Bladders and on the fly adjustments. -Also re-enforced the Tunnel. Later GutZ Is it you or the sled that smells so bad you need to have the green tree air freshener hanging in order to work on it... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 It's me, this warm weather makes me sweat! I wear 2 or 3 at a time!! LOL GutZ 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Also built this LinQ Adapter for my 2011 Renegade: Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, MrGutz said: Also built this LinQ Adapter for my 2011 Renegade: Later GutZ Which side is the top... PLAYHARD, Glenngo and quebec bob 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 21 minutes ago, 182ray said: Which side is the top... You laugh.... I put it together twice..... to make it nice!! GutZ 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hparaptor Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Nice work! Can you send pictures of it attached to the sled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I will once it is! That's Phase Two! GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 2018-08-13 at 12:05 PM, MrGutz said: Also built this LinQ Adapter for my 2011 Renegade: Later GutZ Seems to be a catchy item, there are a few gents in my neighbourhood doing the same thing and not necessaringly on a BRP sled, the Linq system idea is a great system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have the linq on my cat theres a couple of after market adapters that r feel nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 I did see the ones online, but I had the aluminum and getting it mounted is the hard part. It's the old chassis, it has the two up seat adapter and Add-on Gas Can. I have an idea, ill get some pictures. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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