Bill's 60-Second Fixes
Sled track ratcheting on hard pulls: track tension
Applies to: Ski-Doo Summit, MXZ and all modern sledsSymptoms Loud bang or clatter when you hammer the throttle Track lugs worn or chunked at the drivers Track runs to one...
Sled track ratcheting on hard pulls: track tension
Applies to: Ski-Doo Summit, MXZ and all modern sledsSymptoms Loud bang or clatter when you hammer the throttle Track lugs worn or chunked at the drivers Track runs to one...
Polaris sled chaincase noise: chain tension and...
Applies to: Polaris RMK, Switchback, IQ and AXYS sledsSymptoms Clunk or slap when you hit the throttle or brake Rattle from the chaincase side Dark, metallic chaincase oil Why it...
Polaris sled chaincase noise: chain tension and...
Applies to: Polaris RMK, Switchback, IQ and AXYS sledsSymptoms Clunk or slap when you hit the throttle or brake Rattle from the chaincase side Dark, metallic chaincase oil Why it...
Sled overheating on hard-packed trails: add ice...
Applies to: Yamaha Sidewinder, SR Viper and most modern sledsSymptoms Overheat warning on icy or hard-packed trails Fine in fresh snow, hot on groomed or low-snow trails Power drops after...
Sled overheating on hard-packed trails: add ice...
Applies to: Yamaha Sidewinder, SR Viper and most modern sledsSymptoms Overheat warning on icy or hard-packed trails Fine in fresh snow, hot on groomed or low-snow trails Power drops after...
Yamaha YFZ450 hard to start when hot: valve cle...
Applies to: Yamaha YFZ450 and similar high-revving 4-stroke sport quadsSymptoms Starts cold but won't restart hot Needs lots of kicking or cranking Loss of top-end power Why it happensValves, usually...
Yamaha YFZ450 hard to start when hot: valve cle...
Applies to: Yamaha YFZ450 and similar high-revving 4-stroke sport quadsSymptoms Starts cold but won't restart hot Needs lots of kicking or cranking Loss of top-end power Why it happensValves, usually...
Yamaha Raptor 700 stalls when you stop: idle an...
Applies to: Yamaha Raptor 700 / 700R (EFI)Symptoms Dies when you let off the throttle or come to a stop Worse when hot Hunts or surges at idle Why it...
Yamaha Raptor 700 stalls when you stop: idle an...
Applies to: Yamaha Raptor 700 / 700R (EFI)Symptoms Dies when you let off the throttle or come to a stop Worse when hot Hunts or surges at idle Why it...
Suzuki King Quad won't idle: clogged carb pilot...
Applies to: Suzuki King Quad 300 and other carbureted Suzuki ATVsSymptoms Only runs with the choke on Dies at idle, bogs off the line Sat for a season before the...
Suzuki King Quad won't idle: clogged carb pilot...
Applies to: Suzuki King Quad 300 and other carbureted Suzuki ATVsSymptoms Only runs with the choke on Dies at idle, bogs off the line Sat for a season before the...