R-Motion Skid & Shock Removal & Re-Install: PART 2 | For Shock Rebuild

[@scottthomas6949]

Ya know what makes that much easier, 2 plastic horses, a small piece of plywood to make a table & work off the ground. Even an old card table and some cardboard helps. A lot better on knees & back. 😁

[@Paisteboy]

I'm sure you're right. It's pretty tight in the garage and I'm not sure I could fit a sheet of plywood in the area at the time. Maybe next time. Thanks for watching.

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

Not for nothing but people who see a leaking shock want to take it out and get it rebuilt. So the way you demonstrated install only helps if people took out the whole skid. WoW a lot more work.

[@Paisteboy]

That's fine. I don't want to struggle removing and installing shocks with the skid still installed. I know it can be done without pulling the skid but things are so tight in there that I find it easier to just pull the skid first.

[@Paisteboy]

This is also part 2. PART 1 shows how to remove the skid and the shocks. Unless you do this all the time it is far harder to remove and reinstall the shocks with the skid installed in the sled.

[@quincee3376]

It's funny how far rear suspensions have come. My Blizzard 5500mx was considered " long travel" in the early 80's . Lol. Cool vid Paisteboy .

[@Paisteboy]

Yes. For sure. The r-motion still has the most travel in the industry. Let's see what the future holds? Thanks for watching.

[@quincee3376]

@@Paisteboy what do u think of Polaris Rush rear suspension? The one that has a mono shock above the track .

[@jimmyg6780]

Great vids ! A lot of guys put brass bushings in....called oil lite I think. Might think about it when you need to replace the stock ones.

[@Paisteboy]

I'm familiar with the oil lite. Sure Sure Grip Dollies have oil lite bushings on them. If the need replacing in the future I'd consider it. Thanks for watching.

[@wideback4553]

Shag. Hehe. Best nickname

[@Paisteboy]

lol. He got his nickname because he looks like shaggy from Scooby do. Thanks for watching.

[@ahill7866]

Nice job, Thanks for posting these videos, very helpful

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome. Glad they helped. Thanks for watching.

[@jamespetrini]

hey guys if you cut a 2x4 to fit in between the rails in front of the limiter strap and use some cedar shake shims that thd sells between the 2x4 and rails to help spread it apart it helps a lot I have a polaris and thats how I service the shocks. give it a try next time

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind.

[@michaelblock7709]

Hope you made it to old forge i just got back from there and it was very good . A heads up no parking at Water Park thats for hotel guests , parking at Rec Center lot is the place . Be safe and get your rides in before weekend ...

[@Paisteboy]

Nope. All of the guys went last night except me. I could get out of work. I'm going to have to wait until the weather turns around. 😢

[@Motox365]

Hi love the videos man. Is there a torque spec on the idler wheel when you are all set adjust the track? And what is the slack measurement on the track to the rail when it’s hanging? Thanks in advance

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks Jerry. I'm sure there is a torque spec but I don't know what it is. I just tightened it back up about how hard it felt to loosen it. As far as track tension there is a tool you can but to set the slack/tension but I just used feel and visual to set mine. You should also check it again after the first ride to see if it's still set the same.

[@wideback4553]

Do i tightened the front bolts before starting the back?

[@Paisteboy]

Hand tighten all bolts when reassembling the skid then wrench tighten all bolts last once the skid is fully assembled.

[@cruzinbenny3750]

We need snow!!!! Great video!

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. yes, we doo! Hopefully, this winter turns around quickly. Thanks for watching Benny.

[@marktemple7804]

Nice clean install, you guys made it look easy! Did you ask your shock guy about the front shocks & when would he recommend they be rebuilt? How much did it cost? Were the rebuilt shocks already adjusted for you, or do you need to hit the trail and adjust them a bit? What criteria does he rebuild them to, weight and riding style? Thanks, another quality worthwhile video!

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. He recommended rebuilding the fronts as well but I couldn't have the sled hoisted up in the air at both ends in the garage. I'll do them soon. He set the shocks up the same way they were when I bought it. The rebuild was 35 per shock and 32 for the seal for the blown shock. 102 total for 2 shocks and one seal. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasoc9408]

Great video I'm lucky I can screw in a lightbulb my buddy's always help me w my sled .... great to see the arctic cat jacket getting all dirty!!

[@Paisteboy]

lol. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@BlueRage]

21:00 did you use ratchet straps to collapse the suspension?

[@Paisteboy]

We didn't use a ratchet strap if remember correctly.

[@BlueRage]

@@Paisteboy I'm just doing mine and it has the Quick Adjuster System...what a pain. I did have to ratchet strap and the QAS leaves no room in the skid for a ratchet strap.

[@Paisteboy]

I have done that in the past but the quick adjust system makes it harder. Shock rebuilds too. At least we'll be riding soon!

[@dr.curious5136]

For the mounting location on the upper mount the rear shock , unless you’re sled is an XRS there is only one mounting location. Maybe you need upgraded torsion springs.. , stocks ones are really only good to 200 LBS.

[@Paisteboy]

Didn't know that the XRS was the only one with the 2 holes option for shock mounting. As far as the stock springs go, I am well under 200 pounds. I was pushing it last season but I've lost over 30 pounds since last season.

[@markcarkner4617]

Great stuff Paisteboy.

[@Paisteboy]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@mikefrayman5224]

It’s snowing here in warren ct ny just got 3 in wet snow

[@Paisteboy]

We woke up to a little bit but it warmed up to about 34 and now it's just slushy.

[@mikedanaher3413]

Great video. Modern sleds skids are way easier. Be in Old Forge Super Bowl weekend or at least that’s the current plan.

[@Paisteboy]

True. Nice. Super Bowl Sunday will probably be a great day to ride. Thanks for watching Mike.

[@Mrs.Mike...]

Thank you!!

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@steverenaud4569]

I'm currently trying that trick to get the rear bolts in, that wood block, and I can't seem to get them close. Any suggestions?

[@Paisteboy]

Sorry. Hope you figured it out.

[@JBFishing89]

Do you have aftermarket exhaust on it. How much snow do y'all have where you live

[@Paisteboy]

No. I have the stock exhaust on the sled. Anything but stock is illegal in New York State and I just don't want to get hassled by the cops. We don't have much snow now and we are expecting a warm-up in the next couple of days, unfortunately. This winter has not been good so far! Hopefully, it turns around soon. Thanks for watching Jared.

[@jimmyg6780]

Definitely want to hear what you think of the fresh shocks ......and doo ya have any trips planned ? Might just catch ya sometime this season and rip some trails with ya ! WNY so far is looking like another bad season 😡

[@Paisteboy]

I will definitely make a report if the rebuilt shock difference in the next ride video. We are planning on going to OF next weekend but the weather report looks terrible right now and if that ends up accurate we won't be going. This season has been a disappointment so far.

[@johnfrederick3407]

How many miles were on the shocks when it failed?

[@Paisteboy]

The sled has almost 3000 miles on it but I think the rear shock blew at around 2900 miles. The last ride was 158 miles.

[@tomhough3649]

Great video, very helpful now tell me how to lose 20 pounds 🤨🤣

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. Go Keto!

[@tomhough3649]

Paisteboy Hey I’m heading up to Christys tomorrow morning, come on up!

[@Paisteboy]

@@tomhough3649 I would if I could but I just can't get the time off from work right now. We were planning on going this weekend but it looks like it will be too late and the forecast is looking terrible for the foreseeable future. If anything changes I'll post something on Facebook.