Making Carbon Fibre Snowmobile Parts - Lightweight Build # 2

[@fixitcorrectly7301]

Matty this video was very informative and I thank you for this , now I know I will never attempt to make carbon parts and just pay for them online. You saved me lots of headaches and money in the future.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Hahah good call!

[@theELiTEboarder]

I just started my carbon fiber journey for car parts last year via designing and 3D printing compression moulds. Your words at 2:07 summed up my experience perfectly. A few things I learned are: 1. Never re use mixing containers with dried resin as you'll likely have a NASTY exothermic reaction that releases a bunch of fumes. 2. When it comes to clear coat, I'd highly recommend a 2k clear given this will see lots of sun and outdoor conditions. Be weary of the rattle can ones as they're just as nasty as a professionally sprayed 2k out of a spray gun. A lot of people say stay away from it because it absorbs through your skin and eyes, meaning you'll want a full body suit to be extra safe. At that point you may as well suit up and spray from a gun in a booth. 3. Carbon fiber + resin = sharp which you already found out. This is definitely an expensive, frustrating but very rewarding process. I get compliments on the shift knob, gauge pod and e brake handle in my car all the time, it's cool to know I designed and made them myself and they're 1:1. Can't wait for the riding videos in a few months!

[@darreng2639]

Screw this heat 🥵 bring on the snow let's go

[@Welcometofacsistube]

In Saskatchewan and I concur!

[@darreng2639]

@@Welcometofacsistube same in southern Alberta

[@Boysoutside11]

I agree bro its be over 100 for the past month other than a couple days when it was 92

[@KTMGREG55]

Whoa , slow down there turbo . Summers are short in 🇨🇦. It’s comin , don’t you worry 😋🤙

[@Griff-np3nf]

Amen

[@_CONNORCRANE_]

I’ve never seen anyone make carbon parts before, I enjoyed seeing the process!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks for watching! Been fun learning it

[@dodgecbr02]

Nice work Matt. See you at Haydays!

[@douglpickles]

Well look who it is! Long time no see! Hope youre enjoying your summer, and getting ready to shred snow!

[@KaceOnCrack]

"You inspired me for many years. Unfortunately, my financial situation has been very poor. Your videos motivated me to get a job, and when I got one, I ended up making money for myself, which allowed me to afford my first sled, and it just arrived today. Thank you!"

[@Yz4Life]

Can’t wait to see this thing on the snow. It’s crazy how fast summer is flying by man we will be riding in no time!

[@tommylabranche777]

can’t wait to her in action

[@NewfieJ]

As someone who worked with fiberglass daily for 7 years building large fishing vessels.. it is a nasty racket to be at.. grinding dust and fumes all day.. the bubbles could be due to heat? Or maybe not clean enough, great job man..pleasure to watch 👏 👍

[@DepletedIslet]

Dude this is awesome to see. Just a dude chilling in the garage making custom parts to save a pound. The parts look awesome with the red!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

The major weight saving is going to be the hood. Most of this was practice for the “big show”

[@Kwobler]

I want to try this with the small not so structural parts. More the parts that are for looks. Awesome vid. Loved how how the red looked in the carbon.

[@Kgrahamto]

Unreal!!! Sweet video for the summer months without daily sled vlogs!

[@Levi1552]

Cant wait for this next season! watching you work on this is getting my hyped!

[@barbarawright9278]

Best KZbinr ❤

[@ChrisRushing-gx5le]

Good job Matt eager for the full wrap,and ready to watch in the snow

[@Birch.Ridge.Backcountry]

Just had my sled out today and gave it a shine. Now a Muskoka vid. Hell yea!!

[@ColtynPapenfuss-nz5oq]

Can't wait to see the sled at Hay Days!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Finished hopefully lol

[@johnclarke8180]

So sweet looking, can't wait to see the final product!

[@irtoblyet]

When taking parts apart, I would recommend using pressured air between the mold and part the get it come apart easier without too much damage to part. Still well done, pretty nice see people do this outside actual factory.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Yeah Ill try that. Seen guys use the air wedge

[@rodmorton6272]

Glad I'm not the only one thinking about sledding already! 😂

[@ColinMcEvoy]

I've looked into trying to make my own parts and just never dove into it, watched quite a few videos and it definitely looks like fun. Will have to explore that again sometime soon! Glad to see someone else giving it a go!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It’s quite the rabbit hole I’ve fallen into

[@kellycrawford6133]

Love the red in the carbon that’s sick ! Stoked to see your videos this year. Favorite KZbinr in the business!!🤘

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Something a little different! 🤟

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Wild passion project to take on but super cool! Cant wait to see the final build on the sled. Only a few months now until we are back in the mountains again :)

[@nunna_urbusiness8288]

I did the same thing for race parts on a Corvette, self taught, started simple, sent $$$$$ on material and mold chemicals, glass tops, vacuum pumps, bags, use the thin structural foam instead of a lot of layers of CF. One time in the shed was doing a big vacuum bad pull, but the shed was hot and the resin kicked too fast, vented nasty fumes, within seconds I was on all 4 barfing like a dog, be careful, I have CF stuff if you want it, just pay for ship

[@SolidStateH2O]

Mike Patey with his Draco airplane build did some awesome carbon fab work for his plane…to the point where he could knock out pieces on a lunch break….may be some tips in there for ya or at least its some good watching! 😎👍

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I’ll have to check it out

[@brooks7275]

Who is the photo bomb lady that peaked her head in the window while you were making the mold? 😂😂😂

[@2WheelKam]

This is awesome! Pretty cool seeing you make your own parts.

[@TheSpackdaddy]

Great job Matt!

[@adamcoleCat425]

Can’t wait to ride ! Still gotta get my passport in the works to go to REVY!!

[@SmokeyFromThe715]

You got Chris Burandt and Steve Martin spyin on ya through the window at 5:20 and 5:53 making sure you don’t one up them this year

[@erickoenig4168]

Can’t wait for hay days

[@scp8412]

So sick Mat!! No way I could do that, you are right purchasing it would be more effective But now you need to do The Backwood bumpers and fuel tank , that would be lots of weight! :D

[@ippielb]

5:20 just a creepin 🤣 Side note, why didn't you do vacuum form with a heavy piece of plastic to make your molds?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Not sure what ya mean lol

[@ippielb]

@@MuskokaFreerider I’ll text you. lol but 5:20 who’s watching muskoka free rider live through the window?😂

[@revthred]

You're crazy 😂 I definitely have a new appreciation for carbon builders.

[@RandDCustoms2]

Hey that is awesome to undertake the project! Nothing ventured nothing gained!

[@asphaltlou]

LET IT SNOW LET ITSNOW LET IT SNOW. Life is good again another video!

[@hagenrobles3582]

Super stoked for this build

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Same here!

[@hagenrobles3582]

@@MuskokaFreeriderI always ask this haha but what’s sleds you planning on getting ?

[@bryan9498]

Looks awesome! If you put a foam core in that spar it would add a lot of stiffness without adding weight. Just a thought…

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I was looking in to that

[@travisclark4004]

Long way from "stock or walk" and keeping the stock suitcase silencers now haha

[@dtracy03ss]

Thanks Brother, Nice Processing 👌

[@bakersbackcountry9020]

I make my own carbon windshields and headlight deletes ..it's definitely a process but so worth it when they are complete and work

[@TwistedSXS]

Holy shit that’s a lot of work. But looks freakin sweet. Gonna be minty when it’s all done.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It’s been quite the endeavour haha

[@hagenrobles3582]

Quite the process!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Sure is, pretty overwhelming jumping in to it

[@joshnelson1164]

With the Ti bolts, use a little bit of black permatex silicone on any bolts you may plan on removing or green loc-tite….any permanent Ti bolts you don’t plan on removing use red loc-tite

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks for the tip!

[@williampedersen585]

dude thats awsome😀

[@OlTurcotte]

Hope you put a clutch kit in it, I got one from iBackshift/ Dynamo Joe, turns the sled into a new beast!

[@kodiakk1765]

Matt, your out of your mind. thats a lot of work. I will say it does look amazing though. nice job.

[@jamesfelix3]

Insane the new skidoo

[@KHSBikesCo]

Awesome display on how much work goes into doing anything yourself. Great dedication to the craft buddy! P.S. titanium bolts coming loose isnt your best friend considering you dont do maintenance 😂😂

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Come on I do maintenance…. When stuff fails

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Good luck Matt.

[@SuperCody888]

Vinyl wrap the top of the tunnel

[@Ben_Biggers]

I’m making some carbon stuff too for my 2017. You could try adding some hexagon mesh or fill material to stiffen up the parts. Would add a lot of rigidity if needed.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I was looking in to that but didn’t figure out what product I should go with

[@FUELFIREGARAGE]

If you get a chance look up the Duracell project that guy vacuum bags all the time maybe see a different way or something. Snow snow snow 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@barbarawright9278]

Bring the snow

[@SuperCody888]

Flash back to doing this 10 years ago. Watch out for carbon fiber slivers

[@colinhamm633]

Nice costco sweater!

[@iPutOnForMaESC]

I'm new to sledding. What specific objectives can you attempt with a way lighter sled? Or just will help you generally accelerate faster, climb faster, and flick faster?

[@sledder3254]

Hmm looks way to hard and tedious but props to you for the patience you have to do the process

[@mitchperrott]

Make sure you dial in those dumbbell workouts

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It’s either a gym or a garage. Not both. It’s been a garage 95% of the time 😂

[@alexgamble5075]

do you work out for snow season

[@adamcoleCat425]

Least u got a good sweater on 💪🏻

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It’s funny I mainly run Deere haha

[@adamcoleCat425]

@@MuskokaFreerider I. Like linkbelt 240 lx log loader got a cat 518 skidder and a 3406 car motor in log truck

[@ek.chadith5092]

i spring buy sled parts, early bird gets the worm boys😎

[@gregvankoughnett1174]

Where did you get the red carbon and the carbon sheets ? Thanks

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Made the sheet, fabric from carbon envisions

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Hey Matt, can you do a gear review? Head to toe along with your height and weight and how fast gear started leaking through.

[@MountainDewLover492]

How much did all the materials cost?

[@snobiwonkenobi]

Awesome. You have a lot of patience! Lol.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Funny thing is I don’t. So I rush most stages 😂 you should see how my first part turned out

[@Nikolay-vu8mz]

If you have to pick only 1 sled for the whole season, what sled would you choose?

[@tompaul7317]

It’s on toxic when there’s contact with skin in California. Your good

[@ashleyknight6624]

What are the brand of those electric scissors??

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Amazon special haha

[@SuperCody888]

use air to pop it out of the mold

[@hillsideenduro4916]

Wondering what brand of helmet light you use ? Seen it in a couple of those evening rides out

[@sledders403]

Nice good idea for interesting content to

[@JakeRigby-i1l]

What fuel tank is that? And does it put the seat up higher than a normal fuel tank? It looks sick.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Just the race sled fuel tank. Lower seat if anything

[@kylerfarms3650]

U better test out a 858

[@wyattdickson5360]

@MuskokaFreerider Do you mind sharing all the materials you used I’ve really been wanting to start making my own parts Thanks

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Send me a dm on insta

[@ridersride1]

Every gram matters man! good job that wasnt easy ..

[@NickMyra-o4p]

Where are you guys? BC? I thought Muskoka is in Ontario? I thought it was flat there.

[@PirloKurgs]

Is the 2019 summit 850 154" any good?

[@rnl9520]

Looks like allot of Squeeze for the Juice

[@Captndarty]

Yeah, I’d rather go to the gym and put on a pound of muscle to offset the weight savings versus fussing with removing a pound off the sled via this method. But hey you’re having fun and you’re learning so that’s what counts.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Haha I should be doing both. Imagine the advantage

[@lukewinters4989]

U going. G to hay days????????

[@lukedobmeier]

How did you even know how to do all of this?

[@MrReadandlearn]

You have sledding in your blood.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

That’s one way to put it

[@jacob-alexandregirard5202]

Are you going to run a carbon skid if so, are you brave enough to make it youself .

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I will run one but there’s no chance I’ll be attempting to make that myself haha

[@mikegatherall3774]

Have fun at the glass work ….for one off pieces it’s not really worth the effort…the electric scissors are the bomb for cutting the fabrics

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Well I do have like 4 ski doos so I could do a few parts lol

[@Honda_heaters]

You should make a vid with cboystv

[@xXkillerkidXxXx]

Id be selling your product. Those braces look good

[@williamhamill813]

Sickey. I have done some. Hard to do right.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Yeah I don’t know if I’d call my process “right” but it gets the job done lol

[@Hayden10562]

First like comment and view

[@DrewMichelson]

Who's making a lightweight G5 hood?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Xero just came out with one

[@DrewMichelson]

@@MuskokaFreerider Awesome! Ill check them out. Thanks!

[@joe964]

Only input I have is about the Titanium bolts. FWIW I have a 2014 trx450r that I made super light one step being titanium bolts every single nut and bolt on the machine was switched out to titanium. I’ve never once had an issue I’d think that a quad is much rougher then a sled. Great content thank you!

[@specializ20]

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[@therealfeedmetal]

Should 💯 p be wearing a mask when dealing with carbon fiber. Rip your lungs bro

[@skullproductions9496]

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