SERVICING & GEARING UP my SKANDIC 900 Ace SUPER WIDE TRACK -SIX MONTHS OF WINTER! (Labrador, Canada)

[@gyates93]

This video got me out of a bind today Chuck! I was looking for directions on filling the transfer case for my 1200 4 Tec Expedition and couldn't find the proper procedure, but I remembered you did a video on your skandic!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Excellent my friend. I’m glad it set you on your way👍

[@DaleClements]

A Lot of important things u carry with you. I think the sound Clip fits perfect. Thanks for the shout out Chuck!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for writing it! I love it as well 👍. Will incorporate it into my future vids for sure!

[@DaleClements]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Excellent...looking forward to it

[@charlesmitchuson9884]

Chuck you the man !

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks again Charles!👍

[@fraserhynes6003]

As always great video. You always give me some kind of inspiration with whatever your showing.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

That’s nice to hear brother. Hopefully I steer you in some sort of a right direction lol. Thanks for tuning in again sir 👍

[@AbbyBrian]

Looking forward to your Winter adventures. Brian

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Brian. Hoping to get a couple trips in before I leave town for a few weeks 👍

[@upnorthvids]

Labrador thats way up there! good to see!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Where I live it's nearly on the 53 degree latitude 👍

[@mrblizzard5190]

Helpful hints on extra gear to carry, never know when you might need them, be prepared.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

You’re in an area and like snow I take it? (Judging by the name) 👍

[@douggibson9084]

Great video Chuck. Excellent machine

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Doug. I’m really pleased with it. Ran the 600 ace for 5 years, and now the 900 ace for the third year. Love the engines 👍

[@goosehunter4845]

Very nice video sir you are ready for anything now, i think you're dog is ready as well haha, very beautiful dog, have a great week all the best,

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you!! Thanks for tuning in again. You have a great week as well

[@robertsimard735]

Just reviewing your maintenance video. All great stuff. Hope all is well in Labrador. Lots of rain hitting you guys. Stay safe my friend.

[@barrymoore6642]

I have found all of your videos informative and this one will be helpful when I go to change the oil on my 2020.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Barry. I’m no mechanic at all and don’t know all the proper terms, but it seems to work out ok for me. Hopefully the same for you. 👍

[@kirknorthof5128]

All ready for the white stuff Chuck. Merry Christmas

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hope so Kirk. Not sure if you guys ave any snow or not yet but I’m sure you’ll get your share like always 👍. Take care bud.

[@hunt4fish]

Great vid Chuck! Ounce of prevention sure worth the pound of cure eh, no odds where you are for sure. Hate it when something "clicks" out in the wilderness eh! Those Skidoos are my favorite machines bar none. I got an older Expedition and she hasn't failed since I bought it new ; Skandics b4 that. Can't remember ever having to walk out, knock wood! Merry Christmas to you and yours, alb in new year

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Most dependable machines for certain my friend. I absolutely love the reliability and peace of mind 👍

[@andrewrice1806]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I just did my first oil change and gearbox service, this video was very helpful.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No problem Andrew. Thanks for tuning in. I’m no mechanic but glad if it helped you along. Merry Christmas 🎄👍

[@kellybelanger5836]

Your dog is so cute

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes she's always by my side and I get a chuckle every time I edit video.... just watching her mannerisms lol. Thanks for tuning in!!

[@joshwillard6535]

Sled is ready! More importantly Willow is ready! Good luck with the pelican.... show us how you like it.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Josh. Will do 👍

[@Newfiesportsmankyle]

Love your videos I just went and got the new 2020 expedition le 900 ace cant wait for the snow.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Holy cow you bought the beast there my friend. I’m excited for you!! Watch out winter trails now!👍

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great job now you are ready for the snow. we got all rain this way. hope to get some snow an it stays. take care

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Wallace. I’m sure you’ll get the snow before long. Hopefully before Christmas 👍

[@RoryVanucchi]

Ordered the 900 Skandic 24 inch SWT. 900 better torque for pulling and I don't go that fast. I'll watch your tips here on maintenance. Finally got a good snow in the Rangeley Pittsburg areas

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’m sure you’ll thoroughly enjoy the machine Tony. Great to hear from Pittsburg!

[@annettemillette4091]

THANK FOR THE PREPAREDNESS AGAINST THE SNOW FOR THRE NEXT SIX MONTH, I WILL SURE CHECK THE LINK

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Annette

[@weldweld5629]

Hope you can do lots of skandic adventures. Noticed you didn’t give suspension,etc a grease job and you should really change your fuel filter. True north living just had a video called “bad gas” or “it’s time” I forget, but he had fuel troubles and his filter wasn’t too god love looking. Keep em coming.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes it’s something I should do for sure. I have greased twice in two years. I have true north as a sub too so I’ll check out his vid. Thanks

[@lorenzooutandabout]

Make sure you keep that booster pack I a seal bag as mine no longer works after my Sled tipped over in my stuff got all wet but I sure like your videos and that box is meant

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Lorenzo. I had one bust years ago as well as it got wet and then froze. Got to try and keep it good as it could easily be your lifeline. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@RoryVanucchi]

Nice. I've got Polaris Titan but weather in Western Maine not cooperating.. Rain then cold. Lousy start to season.. Let's see what happens this week

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hard on the slide suspension for sure. Hopefully you get some soon. I think you guys normally get a fair bit of snow overall?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

By the way, tried out the titan last winter for a short ride. Seemed quite nice. Folks like them here in Labrador West 👍

[@ОхотасЛайками]

👍 хороший обзор .

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you!! I'm no mechanic but just do the basics in hopes it keeps my machine running for years to come!

[@timminstraprs2169]

Kept waiting for the kitchen sink! 😂👍✌️❤️. Sleigh pulls great, don’t ask me how I know!

[@clemmersmetalworx7012]

How are these 4 stroke Ski doos the 600 and 900 for cold starts -30 -40° F ? My neighbor had the older 1200 I think and it hated to start super cold .

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Starts extremely well. Take a look through my winter videos. It hasn’t met me down yet. -30 and below even 👍

[@wolftrapper829]

Hi chuck good job with maintaing your ace i do the same. Just 1 important tip those ski doos needs ther 2 gas filters changed 1 outside and 1 inside the tank around 5000km or she may not work proper will be right lazy to move

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes I think you’re absolutely right. That’s something I haven’t done in those machines. I’ll have to look it up and hopefully change. Thanks for the info 👍

[@byronahola3955]

I also have a lot of gear,plus have warn winch that can be mounted front or rear by receiver hitches.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes those are really nice. My snowmobile came with the front receiver for the winch, however, I never bought one for it yet. Where do you typically store yours while riding?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Colin Woodward awesome!! Thanks Colin!!

[@byronahola3955]

I have a tundra 600 ace, built a box for the back rack ,the winch stores in a bag.

[@michelfrechette3430]

That’s what we called, being organised ! What is the Brand of your fordable handsaw ?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hey Michel. It’s called the agawa canyon (boreal 21 model). Best I’ve ever used 👍

[@grousehunter67]

I think that's the best designed box ive seen Chuck , have you got a seat cover on for Willow , my atv im all geared up to you never know hey !

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I honestly thought she would tear up my seat...but surprising she’s travelled 100’s of kms with me (probably even more than a 1000!) and has never knicked the cover once. She doesn’t skip much either. She’s been riding on my skidoo, seadoo, quad etc ever since she was a tiny pup so it’s really second nature to her at this point 👍

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

And I love the cargo box as well. It doesn’t hold paint so it looks untidy, but it functions incredibly well and suits my needs perfectly 👍

[@grousehunter67]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors ive got a little yorkie cross an she ride that way to part cat I think lol but I will be getting a lab pup in the new yr took me a while getting over my buddy , I was thinking I might put a cover on my quad seat because I have a hard time swinging my leg over and im worried my boot going to rip my seat now so when I see Willow sitting there mabey a good idea for me to get one mabey heated lol

[@grousehunter67]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors yes your rig looks well thought out , I keep a yellow 10 liter dry bag that I keep in my truck and goes on my quad to complete kit food stove pots water battery pack first aid survival stuff plus I keep a lot of that stuff in my quad box except a bat pack can never be to prepaired especially if your alone !

[@SCOTIAN_]

If you go on amazon.ca you can get a noco case for the gb40 booster pack, rather than keeping it in the bag. It’s very nice . Awesome videos by the way!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I'll check it out! Thanks for the tip!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Just ordered one!! Didn't know they existed! Thanks again!!

[@SCOTIAN_]

Chuck Porter - Everything Outdoors you will like it, I have one and everything fits perfect in it, carry it on the 4 wheeler all the time. Don’t know why Canadian tire doesn’t sell them , they sell the noco products.

[@uncleg35withgaryshaw13]

Can I make an appointment for a service?? Great job once again!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hahaha. Yup. Definitely couldn’t offer a warranty tho 😂😂. Merry Christmas bud

[@tWoforgamenot1]

Cool :)

[@fallstiger75]

Did I hear a torque wrench click when checking the track?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No it must have just been a tool striking metal or the socket wrench switch. I don’t use one there 👍

[@weldweld5629]

Didn't realize this video was a repost first. If you go down through your comments you will see my comments from last year about the fuel filters and that you could go on the channel I mentioned about his bad gas video (true north living) and you SHOULD change your fuel filters. If you want an excellent upgrade for your skandic you should go on skidoo/skandic/expedition/tundra owners group on Facebook,and keep scrolling down until you see the bushing post, some of those machines especially in the extreme cold have a tendency to break the bushing on the rear spring mount and the spring can possibly go right through your track, instead of that little hollow steel cup that goes inside the bushing the bolt goes in they make a solid one, for a guy up your way this is definitely something you should invest in....I also know a company that makes those rear storage boxes and I will let you know when I find it again.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

If you could let me know where those cargo boxes are made then that would be incredible. I've been asked about it literally 100's of times and since i bought the machine second hand, the previous owner didn't know where the box was manufactured. thanks in advance👍

[@weldweld5629]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors well of course now that I am trying to find the company name I liked on Facebook it won't allow me to view liked pages,but there are a couple more that make those boxes, one place is Aluco.com, SVA inc. on Facebook is another and there is also a third,Altech 7-iles on Facebook, when I find original again I'll let you know, you should look over the box inside and out there could be a makers mark even on the bottom. Go on skandic/expedition/tundra owners group on Facebook and you definitely need to look at those bushings I was telling you about,the guy who had it posted was jean-francois LaRouche,it is a definite upgrade.....

[@kubotamaniac]

When you do the service like this, do you grease all the grease cups for the suspension? Nice video as always!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I do grease a time or two per year. I had for it late last spring so I didn’t bother this time (although I should have mentioned it). Next time! 👍

[@jodyjefferies3093]

Hey buddy. Just wondering what kind of gps u use on your skidoo?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

The Garmin Montana T. It’s a great gps, but of course like any technology there’s lots of more advanced ones out there now for sure. I have three of the Garmin Montana’s actually. Does the trick for me👍

[@jodyjefferies3093]

Ok. Thanks buddy

[@edwardfinn4141]

No Axe??

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes it shows my axe in the compartment behind the seat. A fiskhars short axe.

[@richardlarade8062]

how good have you got it...lol

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Very very good I’d say!👍

[@richardlarade8062]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors indeed!!

[@richardlarade8062]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors any good used skandics up your way, i'm just below you on Cape Breton island, Nova Scotia...lol

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Skandics are like gold dust...gone as fast as they advertise. One of the most popular machines up in these parts

[@pumptruckjim]

Just so you know, dropping your drain plug in the pail of oil is actually legally required. That is the only reason I do it every single time I change my oil

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hahah. Yes, pretty much par for the course for me too Jim. Wasn’t a surprise for sure lol. Thanks for tuning in bud 👍