Trails just opened. Been a very mild winter here in Ontario and I definitely take advantage of it when we get that pow.

It is pretty cheap and easy to do. Hoping to use it this year whenever the trails open up!

I actually bought 4 tie rod ends and had planned to replace all of those too. But after doing the a-arms, ski spindles bushings, an alignment etc. I just wanted to ride it. The steering is really good as it is and I may do the tie rod ends this summer if I have the energy.

@@rippinmachines ooo I see see. I have an 09 FX Nytro XTX and I did about 25 hours of work over the summer to it and this is the last thing I need to do. I bet all the stuff you did fixed any darting issues? Up here there's not a whole lot of snow so on ice I have an issue with the machine wanting to dart left or right from the wiggle in the steering, but this probably fixed it all. I live in Alaska and right now it's -4 f outside so I might wait till summer as well haha. Thanks for the awesome video!!

@@Jeff-gs7uh I have never had an issue with darting. I'm running tuner skis and they work very well. A lot of darting can do with alignment. Read up on how to do one and give that a go. Can take a bit of time to get it adjusted but not a difficult thing to do.

@@rippinmachines so mine is actually really bad, I think spindle bushing? I have 2 inches of play at the tip of my ski in both because the bushings are SO shot. I heard the stock skis dart a lot so I swapped out for kimpex pilot skis? I think can't remember. That's helped a lot and when I do the alignment they go from aligned to very unaligned haha. Literally move the front of the ski an inch each way. So when they both go right an inch it darts a little. I'm hoping the bushings fix the darting. It's good to know that the handle bar wiggle won't affect it after I fix that. Thank you!!

I didn't like not having a tidy way to store my spare belt so I ordered two aluminum belt holders used on a yamaha vector, drilled two holes and riveted them on. Yamaha part # 8CR-77338-00-00 and your choice of aluminum rivet.

It would be difficult to get traction without them. I find them Necessary when accelerating and when I want to stop.

Yeah. But the factory didn't stud The track. He did I don't stud my tracks. On my zrt . the track has a good paddle on it

@@ryanbenbow-zx2sd helps with grip on acceleration from the torquey Genesis triple, when running on the lakes, and when you need to stop on an icy trail

@@rippinmachines been there done that I hope.I don't do it again.

The battery is under the right side cover. To remove the seat, you need to take a couple of the panels off on either side of the muffler and then remove the bolts that hold it on.

didn't have to drill the rivets. Just removed the two Allen bolts with an allen key on a socket wrench. Then it slides back. People who can't get the bolts out have to drill the rivets out.

@@rippinmachines yep, ran into that on my apex, I replaced them with a proper bolt and lots of anti cease... had to weld nuts on the allen head bolts, what a silly design...

@@rippinmachineswell I'm there now! Drilled both apex and replaced with hex heads for next time. Damn. I have to remove exhaust anyway it's cracked where the three go in to one. I'll get it welded

Stick with oem. This sled is a 2010 and has 14,500km on it and this was the first time it needed attention.

I did the kit with the mesh. Took some time to get them on right, but once in, working great so far (though only about 2000 km).

I returned the copper ones and went OEM. I agree, didn't want to put the wear on the more expensive parts like the y pipe and flex pipes. Sled has 14,500kms and still looks and works very well.

Once you replace ur own donuts w copper, you’ll never need to replace again. I installed the full Hindle Power Kit in mine, which removes those weak flex pipes too.

@@GnarlyChicken I bought copper but ended up returning them and putting an OEM one on the flex pipe I swapped out. I didn't go with copper because I was concerned the harder material may put stress on the expensive titanium header.

@@rippinmachines this does not shift the wear. Coppers will cause you no problem

@@666dynomax fair enough. I decided to stick with OEM gaskets. I don't mind having to do it again in a few years if I still own it / it needs them.

It ended up being a broken flex joint. Put a new oem one in and oem gasket. Should be good to go for the season.

@@rippinmachines my nytro has 26,000km so at this point something has to give I'm just happy it was the exhaust.

@@anthonycosco7660 I’m at 14,500kms and the sled is a beast. I was also not convinced straying away from OEM was wise.

@@rippinmachines are you located in Ontario as well?

@@anthonycosco7660 yup. I have a new nytro video coming where i change the flex pipe /donut and another where I put in a heated seat. should be posted in a week or so

the dipstick is at the top of the oil tank and there is a dip stick in the chain case as well.

@@rippinmachines thank you. I downloaded a PDF of the owners manual. But thank you for the reply.

I’m going to have to add “fun juice” to my vocabulary

I did it well the weather was still warm as I knew it was going to be a lot of work. Lots of surprises but glad I did it.

@@rippinmachines could you honestly feel much of a difference on the trail with things tightened up?

@@jasonberning1086 still not enough snow to test it, but the a arms and skis/spindles had a ton of play. Things also really tightened up with the new lower steering bushings. I’ll report back once I’m able to test it.

@@rippinmachines I see. Didn’t realize you just posted this. I have a 2011 Nytro XTX with sloppy spindle ski bushings and A-arm bushings. Just wondering if there will be a noticeable difference

@@jasonberning1086 I suspect there will be. Parts aren’t that expensive but it takes a fair bit of time and patience to do the work.

I’m trying to do a walk around of all my bikes. I should probably start telling a bit about them to make it more interesting / bearable for others to watch

I’ve had several of these and 110s always with the hi/lo box Bludy good on tight trails

That one looks mint

Had one week cylinder but was fast and fun. Best winter i ever had.

It’s not for sale. I’m a collector

xhumeka so do I

Jarrett Lathers it ran great. They are really tippy and don’t handle all that well. Great power and it’s a Yamaha! Always start up and will last forever.

A bit sucky on fuel but great sleds....I had 2 600s....one two up and they both were great to ride

Yammi dealer

It was my pride and joy before getting into the newer style sleds

Sup Don. Check out the DJI Quadcopter. Thought it might be of interest to you. here is a video of one with a gopro strapped to it: Ft. Myers Pier at Sunset. Aerial video of donyboys shop for your fans?