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My Old Sled
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Добавлен 13 ноя 2014
There are some great new products on the market, and new ones appearing every year, but let's face it, entertainment budgets are not created equally. That's OK. My old sled has a ton of fun left in it. I bought my first sled in 2014 and I had a LOT to learn. I'm not typically a do it your-selfer but having a vehicle purely for fun has its advantages. I can roll up my sleeves and learn as I go. So why not subscribe and learn with me.
Snowmobile Track Stand Review: One To Avoid!
One of my viewers shared his unfavourable opinion of my old track stand a while back. In this video I'll tell you why I think he was RIGHT, unbox and review my new stand, and show you some things to look for when your picking one out.
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5 TIPS to Keep Your Glasses from Fogging Up In a Snowmobile Helmet - or with a Mask!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
If you wear glasses, chances are, the fog up when you ride in the cold. In this video I'll give you some tips for minimizing fogging on your visor or glasses, and show you the one thing I finally did to solve this problem for good. Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get notified when I post a video. ruclips.net/user/myoldsled Song: Jim Yosef - Eclipse [NCS Release]...
Keep Snowmobile Carbides from DESTROYING Your Floor or Trailer Deck!
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Looking for a way to keep your carbides from destroying your new garage floor or trailer deck? Check out the solution I came up with for this frustrating problem. NOTE: The product shown in this video will reduce the steering effectiveness and of your skis and carbides. Use with Caution and follow the manufacturers directions. Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get...
EarthX Lithium Battery Cold Start Performance Test
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Lithium batteries have many benefits over lead-acid batteries, especially weight and reduced maintenance. But all batteries are affected by the cold. After three years, what do I think of the EarthX Lithium Batteries? How well do they work in the cold? Can you charge them at low temperatures? I decided to do some testing on the coldest weekend of the year so far. One of the batteries has been s...
How to Use a Multimeter to Diagnose Snowmobile/ATV Electrical Problems
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Problem with your snowmobile lights? Need to check your voltage regulator? Gauge not working? This video covers the basic functions of a multimeter - including AC and DC Voltage, resistance, current and continuity - to solve a electrical problems on sleds and ATVs. Disclaimer: I am not a professional. I just share things I am working on for entertainment purposes only. I assume no liability for...
How to Grease Your Skid - Lube-Shuttle Grease Gun Review!
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
Regular lubrication is an important part of maintaining your snowmobile. You should probably be greasing the suspension and steering during the season, even if you have your sled serviced at the dealer. In this video I'll explain how to do it, I'll give you some tips for dealing with a gun that leaks or won't dispense grease. I'll also show you a completely different type of grease gun from Lub...
Snowmobile Track Tension: Reviewing the ISAT Track Tension Tool!
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.Год назад
...AND FIRST SEASON COLD START Attempt! - Snowmobile track tension and alignment...it's not rocket science, but it is important. Too loose, it'll ratchet, balloon or catch the rails, (track stab) too tight it will wear out suspension components prematurely. In this video, I'm checking out a new tool for setting track tension. Watch til the end and I'll see if this old sled starts. It's been sit...
Heart Attack! Survival Tips for Snowmobilers
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
Do you know what to do if you have chest pain or heart attack warning signs while out riding? Out on the trail, what starts as simple chest pain could actually end up being a life-threatening situation. I wanted to share my story, and discuss what could happen to you when you’re out on your sled. Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get notified when I post a video. ...
How To Store a Snowmobile for the Summer
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Make sure your sled last for years by prepping it correctly for summer storage. In this video I'll explain and show you the steps you should consider before putting your machine to bed. These steps are all intended to avoid potential damage caused by fuel breakdown, oil contamination, condensation, corrosion, suspension sag and pests. Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for video...
Why Your Snowmobile May Be Flooding, Fouling or Running Rich
Просмотров 28 тыс.2 года назад
Your sled (or ATV) won't start, or it sounds like it wants to stall when you give it gas. You think it's flooding or at least running too rich. Why? In this video I'll discuss fuel / air mixture and explore some of the reasons it may be too rich. - Primers - Chokes - Carburetor issues We'll also have a look inside the Mikuni carburetor and identify the typical parts that cause flooding. - This ...
Fan Cooled VS Liquid Cooled Snowmobiles
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Two types of sleds, advantages and disadvantages to each. Which one's better? Is one better? In this video let's talk about how liquid cooling and fan cooling systems work and and discuss the pros and cons of each. Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get notified when I post a video. ruclips.net/user/myoldsled Check me out on Facebook - myoldsled
Buying a Used Snowmobile - Don't Make These Mistakes!
Просмотров 45 тыс.2 года назад
Decided to buy a used sled? That's awesome, but if you've never owned a sled you might not know what to look for. In this Updated video I'll share some of the tips I've picked up, tell you about a couple of big mistakes I made, and hopefully save you some money, Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get notified when I post a video. ruclips.net/user/myoldsled Check me...
What Kind of Gas Do I Run in My Sleds?
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
What kind of fuel should you run in your snowmobile? Do you need to run premium, or is regular Ok? In this video I'll share what I've learned about Knock, Octane, Ethanol and how they affect which fuel you should run. Not sure what your sled is supposed to use? I'll give you some suggestions about where to look Subscribe to my RUclips Channel and CLICK THE BELL for videos to get notified when I...
Outdoor Snowmobile Storage Tips - Goodbye Temporary Shelters!
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
If you have to store your sled outside in a temporary shelter like the ones I bought from Shelter Logic, things like keeping rodents out, protecting against wind and moisture are always going to be a challenge. In this video I'll make some suggestions for dealing with those challenges, and show you the new solution I came up with! Thanks Todd and Kyle from Sunset Contracting! Subscribe to my RU...
Snowmobile Hand Signals
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Testing for Spark - How I think you should - And When It Goes Wrong!
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Delta R4 Ignite Snowmobile Helmet: Unboxing Review
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Is your sled smoking too much? When is it a problem?
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Riding Gear Review: 2020 Snowmobile Outerwear and Delta R4 Ignite Helmet from 509!
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Checking out LITHIUM Batteries for your Sled or ATV!
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Checking out LITHIUM Batteries for your Sled or ATV!
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How I Replaced my Skidoo Hood Latches (and Make Them Last Longer!)
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ATV tracks vs tires - (Pros and Cons)
13:15 When you ask for tip an trick, there is a quick disconnect for the muffler sensor near the handlebars.
Find smokes quite a bit when I start it up I just got it and I haven't been able to take it out I have to wait till next winter. But I don't know what fogging the engine is so I'm starting my snow won't be over a month Just sew that I don't have to do that come winter And I have maybe a 98 600 Arctic Cat I can't find the 2od for but it's an architect 6 On all their one
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What? That’s what you have? What model.
Do you think it was related to the vaccine?
Well I can’t say 100% either way. The vaccine can cause hypercoagulation but I did smoke for many years and I love fried food.
lift the skiloop and just push it down and lower the loop of the ski agian, and it should be suuper simple
I rode a 73 TNT without brakes for 2 years in high school. If you know ahead of time and you aren't going over 40mph, you can manage it. But mostly you don't want to go over 25mph. You can use the tips of your boots to create drag to help slow you down. I have 3 MXZs and one needs brake work. The lever goes 3/4 of the way to the handlebars before it reacts but Its been fine to ride. I also have a 94 Mach 1 that has broken brakes... But its also not running so no danger there. lol
If I had any vehicle that stopping relied on me driving a certain speed and knowing ahead of time when I had to stop, I would keep it parked
@@MyOldSled I 100% agree. Being able to manage it didn't mean it was safe or smart. These days I don't even trust the MXZ to have worn brakes. I didn't notice until this year how much worse it was than my other sleds so I already scheduled the service at the local dealer. These days I don't run anything that doesn't have every single feature operational, right down to handwarmers and new safety lanyards. But as a teenager I wasn't above riding a sled that was missing all gauges and its headlight. Eventually I got everything on those old sleds running too, including the brakes. That old TNT was never ridden more than a mile or so from home on more or less flat trails. But I don't recommend anyone try it, especially with a modern 500lb sled. Those old early 70s sleds were smaller and only weighed about 300lbs. They still had bogey wheels instead of a skid with sliders back then. Now that I think about it, those probably caused a lot of drag on their own as they were just as ancient as the sled was.
Vacuum fuel pumps hate ingesting water. Its too viscous, they can't push it through in large amounts. Water separates from the gas in contaminated gas and the gas floats on top of the water as water has a higher density, therefore if you get too much water in will rise above your fuel intake line and you will literally get nothing but water and can contaminate your fuel pump and carbs forcing you to drain the tank and clean the carbs and fuel pump. There are other problems like corrosion and even hydro-lock that can occur when getting too much water in a cylinder and it becomes uncompressible. Then you need to pull the plugs and blow all the water out then change your fuel and clean the fuel system too. It can be a mess. Happened on my 1999 MXZ 600 twice!
Use peppermint balls and peppermint spray to repel rodents without a disagreeable smell. Works inside the house too.
I used a $5 pulley with a snap hook on it from harbor freight....and a piece of rope for the cable to hook to without scratching my bumper....3 years and no problem
I have this problem when I go a few years without riding. I found the best solution is to drink more water as it appears to be a cramping issue for me. Its also best to use my palm rather than my thumb for throttle control.
For the mice problem, get yourself 3 or 4 cats .Problem solved
Ew. I prefer mice to cats :)
Very instructive but like all. americans. Way too much talking
Yeah typically I talk when I explain something. That’s probably why it’s very instructive. Go figure. Also, I’m not American.
I like fingers for how many are following with the last person showing a fist.
Hey yj. Thanks for watching
Great video thank you sir
Great advice my sled thanks you! Mice, squirrels and bugs... they love a nice, warm, quiet summer sled hideout! So along with the steel wool in the end of the pipe I put few charcoal briquets in spots I've found nests, droppings, food caches etc. They work! Just don't forget about them when back on the trails as they leave a mean black dust! Store briquets in a metal can, cover, good to go for next storage time.
2 pumps is all it needs
Hi Clark. That will depend on the ambient temperature as well as the type of sled/carb. The 670 starts most consistently with 3.
@@MyOldSled I owned a 1995 formula ss 670 and a 1998 mxz 670 back in the 90s before ski doo went gay
The rotary motor was the best E tech is junk
The rotary valve was the simplest and most straight forward for sure. Solid performer. They are a bit prone to leak when sitting for long periods.
Skidoo, Polaris, Yamaha and Arcticat all have better and worse models, but all make a decent reliable motor if maintained well. Im Partial to skidoo and Polaris personally. Rotax builds the best motors in the industry.
Thanks for the video. My 3 old sleds needed something for summer storage. Princess Auto has them. Bought 3 @ $30 each. Can't make them that cheap.
another great video - sage advice for anyone looking to buy a used sled
good / helpful content thanks for researching and posting
You know a video you should do? Is how to remove a drive belt if the clutch tool hole is stripped on the secondary clutch :) I just think thats a handy thing to know how to do if someone needed to :) On both your old MXZ and your newer sled :)
Hi David, a lot of gas coming out of exhaust in 2011 skidoo fan. What could be the problem? Just changed the spark plugs, and still doing the same thing.
Either your floats are sticking (I did a video on flooding) or your fuel pump is bad and allowing fuel to flow through the pulse line. Figure it out before you try running it.
@@MyOldSled thank you
Do you know how long those ski boots have been around? Well, over 30 years. My dad and I were using them in the early 90's
Good video, David. I have a track stand like your second one from Princess Auto. It is stable, but sometimes I find it doesn't lift my sled up high enough, especially when the sled is on castors, so I end up propping it up by putting the legs on top of a couple 4x4's, to give it more height. I also appreciate the shield at the back for protection from flying debris or when I forget to remove my track castors and it goes flying out the back when I rev the sled. P.s. I hope you are getting some quality rides in this winter!
Great video as always David! And my sympathies for your puppy, hope you are doing OK
Hey Al, thanks.
David, I also use my track stand for summer storage. There is no shield but works very well. Extreme Max 5001.5013 Lever Lift Stand thanks for the video.
Hi Richard. Yes thats got a nice wide stable base as well. I agree, leaving the sled jacked up and unloading the suspension is a good idea.
Great review. Super helpful. I’ve been looking for a lift and this seems to fit my needs!
Got it on sale for $30 from Princess Auto. Great deal
I've had my Princess Auto lift for years. The rubber is a problem but i had some windshield washer hose that has held up quite well. The biggest complaint is the amount of lift you get. It's not high enough to lift my wife's sled with the R-Motion suspension. I use a couple of 6x6's underneath the stand to get the track off the ground. Overall it has been a great stand for many years.
Love your videos always informative thank you so much hopefully Harbor Freight has one of those for the same price that would be great
Hi EB. Thanks. There are lots on Amazon. You may pay a bit more but the main thing is to make sure you get one with a wide base.
Yeppers. I have that exact same tippy lift as you. It sure isn't too handy outside on uneven snow, Ice or ground..
Yeah, glad to have a new one.
Great review David. My brother and nephew made similar stands welding some old Unistrut together. And we made stands nailing 2x4's together back in our early days of sledding...pretty crude but they worked. Cheers..
No US shipping 😩
Not a bad looking lift. I would buy a couple of them but they will not ship to most of the US. Only says shipping to North Dakota. Most of the lifts available here are 3 X’s the cost.
Keep your eyes open for deals when the season ends. Thanks for watching.
I’m a viewer in the U.S. NW Wisconsin has had no appreciable snow all winter. My sled is taking the year off😢 So I’m watching snowmobile videos just to torture myself. Always great content on your channel.
David rocks....so does Princess Auto.
Thanks Ed.
We’ve had the worst winter in 40 years I live in international Falls. It’s two minutes from the Canadian border Fort Francis Ontario absolutely no snow and again it’s February 50° it usually -55 this time of year here.
Thanks for the video and glad to see you back! I have had the same Princess Auto stand for 4 years now and it lifts and holds our 600+ lb Yamaha Ventures well. Only bad part, not surprisingly, is the rubber is wearing off the hook. Not a big deal to correct. Maybe some sort of liquid rubber will do one day? Thanks again and stay well!
Have the princess one myself. The rubber strap holders are junk but pins can be modified easily. I bent the lift rods the same as you. You get out much this year? Thx
A couple of times. Yeah I’m going to have a look for some hitch pins with the D clip. Having to bend the hook seemed like a stupid production problem.
Thanks David! Appreciate the walk-back and honesty, and a detailed review on the new stand! Cheers!
Great review. The lift i bought 2 yrs ago at Canadian Tire is such low quality i actually built my own. Wish I'd known about this one first 👍
I have the same princess auto stand and I’ve never had an issue even while running the track. Had it about 3-4 yrs so far.
Nice video. Thanks. Might look for a new one like that. Unfortunately no snow this year hard to get motivated!
My carb is clean
Glad to hear it. Mine isn't.
Hello Mr. Clarke, my wife and I live in Florida and visited Alaska in March of ‘23 we loved it so much that we plan to move there hopefully by end of this year ‘24? We went on a Snowmobile tour and had a blast so I’ve been looking at sleds ever since… I’m 61 and a former Small Engine Mechanic however it’s obvious that I have never worked on sleds so your video is a very helpful buying guide that I will rewatch again many times. Thank you for your time in making this video. Frederick Tanner 👍😎👍
Thanks Fredrick. Good luck with the move!
Great video thank you
I put thick rubber mats down near the entrance of my garage, I back the sled in and it protects the floor and the carbides. Sometimes they get dragged forward but I just put them back before I back in. This has saved the floor from any scratches, I am unstudded. The new ski's have retractable carbides I would buy those if I needed ski's.
Sorry for your loss! Lost my only brother back in 18.
Sorry to hear that. Such is life :(
@@MyOldSled yes, we think of him everyday even though it has been almost six years. I enjoy your videos, comparisons of the old SkiDoo and the newer model. We have old SkiDoo sleds, pre-2000. I wasn't aware they used AC voltage for lighting and thought my VOM had either failed or the rectifier circuit had shorted out.
Reading AC current on my old Skidoo kind of threw me as I expected to see DC current going to the headlight. So no rectifier circuit on 1997 Skidoo.
I have power to my winch, I can hear it running when the out and in switch are used but the drum isn't turning and I can engage the free spool but I cant pull out any cable...Does anyone have any ideas before I pull it apart..I bought it used and didn't use it for a few months but it was working when plowing for the last few snowfalls..
That's awesome