Tip for bending the cooler: Fill with water, freeze it solid with water inside, then bend cooler while still full of ice. The ice won't allow the the aluminum to collapse, thus you lose no coolant flow ;)
Nice Mod I enjoy your videos. I did something different with my cooler I ran aluminum tubing down the center and left my cooler in the back. Just a thought.
I foresee some serious ice buildup (extra weight) in that extension area. My old Yamaha Nytro had it bad! Even with an under tunnel exhaust. I predict that as weight conscious that you are, you'll be doing something about it. I really enjoy this build! Looking forward to #10!
Why does the tunnel have to be bent upwards ? Im doing a 121 to a t motion 154 and have made a straight tunnel extension similar in concept to yours out of cardboard and appears that it should work fine fine am i missing something
Thanks for the reply ! what are some small'ish things i could do too mine? i ride trails for now but want to get into powder and more skilled riding trips?
You're getting pretty good at fabrication. For your next project have you considered making your own chassis? I know you can lay carbon fiber as well, so you could even make your own body panels.
i don't have much experience in modding, but i do have a similar sled, and i know how i would change mine -wider skis for better floatation and steering -longer track (not insane but maybe a 131-144) -deeper lugs on track -possible taller suspension -lighter/different seat -for me since im tall raise the handlebars so knees dont hit -performance exhaust (maybe add some HP) -if speed is what you want, look into the clutching -skid plate could be a useful think to have at times
My wife’s 97 classic needs to be updated and I want to put a newer 121” with more clearance or 137” for better and hook up. Do you have any suggestions for parts?
hi i have an 05 500ss skidoo i was wondering next year when i am getting it ready what i should do to prepare it it hasnt ever had a rebuilt engine its got 6400 miles on it and i just want to make sure i keep good care of it so any tips on how to prepare it or even when im puting it away for the summer
Ishobie, you may consider drilling corners when cutting so you have a radius, that will reduce the chance of cracking in the corners. could you not put the cooler in front of that small lip and skip the fuel tank all together?
i did this but i remade the entire tunnel,how would i get this registered without the VIN number? i don't have a vin tag and the tunnel that did have the tag is at the scrap yard.
Something I never understand is that you are very strict to use safety glasses at the most things you do. But when cutting aluminum you never use mask to protect against all the dust aluminum cutting produce. Other than that. realy good vids
hello my name is jorge I'm a a rookie in the matter of sleds But I don´t know pretty much nothing about the mecanics or how keep up for my sled... and where I am from we don´t have to much culture so I don´t have anybody to ask for advices, I am really enjoing this videos!
But I wanted to ask you is it posible to go there and get a few lessons and how much would it cost me? I live to you my email adress: georgemartinic@hotmail.com hope to hear from you!
Best snowmobile channel on youtube.
This guy puts a lot of time into his video's. Nicely done.
Tip for bending the cooler: Fill with water, freeze it solid with water inside, then bend cooler while still full of ice. The ice won't allow the the aluminum to collapse, thus you lose no coolant flow ;)
Amazing work.... I love the sleds you build
That would be a sick mod. My friend had an indy. It was a pretty fun case. Only problem we had with it was that he broke the chaincase.
Nice Mod I enjoy your videos. I did something different with my cooler I ran aluminum tubing down the center and left my cooler in the back. Just a thought.
I foresee some serious ice buildup (extra weight) in that extension area. My old Yamaha Nytro had it bad! Even with an under tunnel exhaust. I predict that as weight conscious that you are, you'll be doing something about it. I really enjoy this build! Looking forward to #10!
Check the compression, make sure the carbs are cleaned, check all the fuel lines and oil injection
no there are fine, nice and tight!
Me personally, i dont think so - I am liking bigger power now, but maybe some day - an good sled!
Thinking about it!
ya good point!
How do you remove the stock beaver tail ?
how do you keep the support in your tunnel when you cut it??? what stops it from twisting and distorting?
What material did you use for the extension
Why does the tunnel have to be bent upwards ? Im doing a 121 to a t motion 154 and have made a straight tunnel extension similar in concept to yours out of cardboard and appears that it should work fine fine am i missing something
Thanks for the reply ! what are some small'ish things i could do too mine? i ride trails for now but want to get into powder and more skilled riding trips?
You're getting pretty good at fabrication. For your next project have you considered making your own chassis? I know you can lay carbon fiber as well, so you could even make your own body panels.
i don't have much experience in modding, but i do have a similar sled, and i know how i would change mine
-wider skis for better floatation and steering
-longer track (not insane but maybe a 131-144)
-deeper lugs on track
-possible taller suspension
-lighter/different seat
-for me since im tall raise the handlebars so knees dont hit
-performance exhaust (maybe add some HP)
-if speed is what you want, look into the clutching
-skid plate could be a useful think to have at times
where you buy this tunnel ?
My wife’s 97 classic needs to be updated and I want to put a newer 121” with more clearance or 137” for better and hook up. Do you have any suggestions for parts?
Did you replace the drive shaft bearings because if they are gone or going it can cause a viberation and the track to ratchet
hi i have an 05 500ss skidoo i was wondering next year when i am getting it ready what i should do to prepare it it hasnt ever had a rebuilt engine its got 6400 miles on it and i just want to make sure i keep good care of it so any tips on how to prepare it or even when im puting it away for the summer
Ishobie, you may consider drilling corners when cutting so you have a radius, that will reduce the chance of cracking in the corners. could you not put the cooler in front of that small lip and skip the fuel tank all together?
If your going to career work on sledz get an aircraft rivet gun and professional rivets, pop rivets are good for temp fastening.
i think you should look into lord adhesives and move on from riveting and bolting, if you dont like them you can always go back
What's the name of that tunnel polish?
You going to the 2014 reveal show at the Sensplex again this year Louis?
i did this but i remade the entire tunnel,how would i get this registered without the VIN number? i don't have a vin tag and the tunnel that did have the tag is at the scrap yard.
Mabe a light sled chassis with a apex turbo engine?
im in ottawa, i only work on my sleds - I dont usually sell them.
no kidding right, blind in one eye - can't see out the other.
I think the angle of the extension is still a bit too high...
realy nice build, I will wait de next episode!
Thanks Louis ;)
Just make the bulkhead and engine comp strong - everything else should hold:)
good god O.O the engine could chew up a light frame..... but that would be amazing
would you ever consider modding a 1992 indy 500
what if you use a product called ''neverwet''? i bet that'd keep the snow off the tunnel!
Where did you get that tunnel extension of that size?
i made it
is it me or do you all hear it mostly on left ear side
where did you get that tunnel extention
buy a sheet of metal and bend it in a brake a shop could bend it in less then a hour call around
Just curious if you think a 136 to 163 conversion is doable
Probably just buy tunnel extension and buy one and the 163 rails of your choosing
I thought you started with a zx chassis now all of a sudden its a rev. Did I miss something or are you doing a conversion?
The date on the video :)
How you have all that time to build and update these vids? Wife? must be happy? ;D
I want a tunnel extension on mine
Something I never understand is that you are very strict to use safety glasses at the most things you do. But when cutting aluminum you never use mask to protect against all the dust aluminum cutting produce.
Other than that. realy good vids
aluminum 2 mm
hello my name is jorge I'm a a rookie in the matter of sleds But I don´t know pretty much nothing about the mecanics or how keep up for my sled...
and where I am from we don´t have to much culture so I don´t have anybody to ask for advices, I am really enjoing this videos!
But I wanted to ask you is it posible to go there and get a few lessons and how much would it cost me?
I live to you my email adress: georgemartinic@hotmail.com
hope to hear from you!
who's 2013 freeride
quit putting coolers under there you have all that space on top put it up there
It needs snow to hit it to cool.
And what does he do puts it in the press . Didn’t listen
Like your videos but to look a little more professional I would consider organizing your garage..Kinda messy in the background.
Lol you're stupid
At least he has a garage...go whine somewhere else I like it just the way it is...