Neglected $650 Snowmobile Brought Back to Life

This video ties together my entire snowmobile series into one start to finish video in 16 minutes! I bought my first ever snowmobile last October for $650 in non-running condition. With no prior experience working on sleds, I did a full engine rebuild and got it back up and running! I know lots of my methods were probably questionable or incorrect, but it was an insanely cool learning experience. I've put about 300 miles on the sled since the rebuild and she is still going strong!
Watch the entire series: • I Bought a Snowmobile...
This machine wouldn't be up and running without Millennium Technologies replating services: www.millennium-tech.net/
I would still be bugging my friends to help me lift the beast in and out of my truck without my Black Ice snowmobile ramp: www.blackwidowpro.com/snowmob...
I would still be dragging it around my shop without my Black Ice snowmobile dollies: www.blackwidowpro.com/snowmob...
I wouldn't be able to bring my snowboard backcountry sledding without a sweet rack from PowTech. Use coupon code "Kincade" for 15% off your purchase at Pow Tech: tinyurl.com/powtechkincade
My Website: kincadepavich.com/
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[@blackwidow7218]

Thank you for being a valued partner, Kincade!!

[@huntermcclay1730]

Just a heads up!! If you keep the sled for longevity make sure you look into the crank shaft bearings “isoflex grease” Ski Doo 800s are very prone to having their outside bearings burn up the grease and leave your bearings dry/loose lubricity! Usually occurs every 3k-3.5k miles. Disregard this comment if you knew this, I haven’t watch the other videos yet😂

[@sammyabramyan2401]

Found your channel thanks to this sled. Would've loved a price rundown at the end. Overall, love your style. Keep it up!!

[@KincadePavich]

Much appreciated! Good point - I could do a cost breakdown video on it. That said, I was in for a total of $1670 including buying ice scratchers as well as a new starter assembly after mine crapped out on the first ride. I did save the cost of replating with Millennium sponsoring that, which would've been $547.

[@insearchofadventure4678]

Love the video. A tip that my grandfather showed me for heating up those bearing is to wrap them in a couple paper towels, get them soaking wet and put them in the microwave for 45 seconds. They will heat up way more than you will ever get them on the stove and I assure you the microwave will be fine. I've rebuilt .any bikes using this method.

[@KincadePavich]

Very interesting! Haven't heard of that one. No problem with metal in the microwave huh?

[@landendunkel4653]

Congrats on 50k kincade keep up the great work love the videos!!

[@KincadePavich]

Thank you so much!

[@johnbest4320]

Another wicked video fantastic editing and marvellous job rebuilding the snowmobile learning new skill is always great it adds a Another string to your bow of skills & there is nothing more satisfying than rebuilding something yourself then you know it gets done properly & the joy of using something you rebuit or fixed is great Another great episode kincade have a smashing evening enjoy the rest of your week #kincadepavich 👊 💨

[@KincadePavich]

Always appreciate your comments John! Glad you enjoyed and have a great week as well!

[@josephnichols7082]

Yesss Kincade!!!!

[@tsjjensen8775]

Well done sir

[@MrAndyloz]

great job

[@KincadePavich]

Thank you!

[@spencerfunk2wheels]

Thinking about buying one now that I've seen your build! Thank you for sharing everything! Do you have any advice when it comes to choosing a beginner snowmobile?

[@KincadePavich]

I am still learning, but it certainly does seem like the rider forward sleds like this one are worth it! This was the "Rev", first generation of the rider forward position. Sleds have come a LONG way - I've ridden friends new ones in the last couple months, and they're incredible. I personally am finding myself to be a SkiDoo fan over Polaris I think, but that's all personal preference. Overall I would say go for it - it's SO fun.

[@spencerfunk2wheels]

@@KincadePavich I really appreciate the insight! Thanks so much and keep pumping out the awesome content! You'll have 50k by the end of the month and I"ll be here for your next milestones too!

[@otto7618]

I would say go for some cheap rider forward sled, like that first gen rev. Those sleds are legendary, because they are easy to work on and are really good bang for your buck. If you are buying a sled the things to look out for are worn track and bent/cracked frame. Track is expensive and frame is hard to fix if you don't have any experience. One check for bent frames, a-arms can be to look out panel gaps etc. If shock is closer to a piece of the sled on other side and further away on the other, something can be bent. I suggest you to take a buddy with you with experience , when going to look at a sled. Hopefully that helps. My english is not the best. Greetings from Finland:)