SKIDOO REV MXZ 550f | EP08 | Cleaning clutches and replacing foam

Today in Episode 8 of RUFF REV, we replace some sound foam and clean the primary and secondary clutches on the 2005 Skidoo 550f REV.

[@edwardblakerudkowski3182]

These videos are a blessing. I purchased a 2005 MXZ 550F (the exact sled in your videos) for $300. Needless to say for that price its rough (been hacked all over the place). I plan on going through the skidoo over the summer and your 550F videos are going to be a huge help. Thank you !!

[@SometimeIsNow]

Hey Edward, Thanks for stopping by to check out the Rev videos. It’s appreciated. It’s a nice little machine. I noticed It is a bit of a gas hog. I ordered an electric start kit for it that’s suppose to be in next month. They were on backorder like most everything else. I’ll do an install video of th e kit once it comes in. 👍🏼 If you have any questions during your rebuild give me a shout. Take Care. 🤙🏼

[@bradhitchcock3980]

Nice , keep up the good work.

[@SometimeIsNow]

Thanks buddy. The Projects going great and the sled looks new. 👍🏼

[@tomwalker5923]

This video was a blessing. I am literally doing the same thing in the shop right now. I watched your video and I worked along this evening. Mine was very seized up also, same as yours. Thanks for everything. My belt had A very strange Mark on the outside from hitting one of the rivets on the belt guard so I’ve been digging for problems. Thanks again

[@SometimeIsNow]

Hey Tom, Thanks for checking out the video and I’m glad it helped. Sorry I just noticed this comment. I don’t know how I missed it. How’d your clutches turn out? Take Care ❄️❄️

[@justflylow]

Interesting video Greg. Nice project!

[@SometimeIsNow]

Thanks buddy.. 👍🏼

[@rjm24567]

Cliff hanger episode. Keep up the great work!

[@SometimeIsNow]

🤣😂 Now that's funny Russ !! I wasn't having a good day with either of my GoPro cameras. Another video coming tomorrow morning.. Stay Tuned !! 👍

[@adamzadventures]

I replaced the foam also in my gsx this past summer when I rebuilt the engine, hopefully it helps cutting down on the noise produced by the engine. I will find out this winter if we get snow! Already have rooms booked up in tug hill, Hopefully I will be able to take advantage of it!

[@SometimeIsNow]

Hey Adam, Thanks for stopping by. Oh nice.. What year GSX do you have and is it a 550f or a liquid?

[@adamzadventures]

@@SometimeIsNow I have a 2004 GSX 600 HO SDI, that's a liquid, I also have 2015 GSX 1200 four stroke.

[@MBTUE]

Damn GoPro it's a love hate relationship !

[@SometimeIsNow]

No kidding right.. I have two GoPro’s that I use and I was having issues with both of them that day. 😟

[@user-so9le6mz1r]

Where do you get the foam? I just pulled out all mine that was falling apart.

[@SometimeIsNow]

Thanks for stopping by the channel to check out the video. I bought a roll of it from Amazon here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089RRNSTR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Take Care 👍🏼

[@user-so9le6mz1r]

Thanks, I ordered a roll.

[@SometimeIsNow]

@@user-so9le6mz1r Excellent 👍🏼

[@JpJp-zd7vu]

How has this foam paneling held up at this point now you've put some time on it ? Looking to re-do my 08 MXZ TNT . Also , what you using for a heat resistant material around exhaust areas ?​@@SometimeIsNow

[@SometimeIsNow]

@@JpJp-zd7vu Hey JP, Thanks for stopping by to check out the video. So far so good on the foam. No issues. As far as heat resistant material I didn’t add any. I just left what came on the side panel. Take Care

[@scottd7615]

if i don't have electric start is it ok to take off the chain ring?

[@SometimeIsNow]

Hey Scott, Thanks for stopping by the channel. If you’re referring to the starter ring gear on the back side of the primary clutch you can remove it if you don’t plan on adding ES. I bought a ES kit for the wife’s 550 that I’ll be installing before next winter. Take Care

[@scottd7615]

Thanks. I have had the sled since new. Maybe taking it off will give me a little extra power.

[@scottd7615]

@@SometimeIsNow I'm hoping to get a little more acceleration by taking it off. Maybe its negligible. Thank you

[@SometimeIsNow]

@@scottd7615 Hey Scott, Maybe but IMO.. I doubt you’ll notice a “seat of the pants” difference with removing the ring gear even though you’re removing rotating mass. Take Care

[@scottd7615]

@@SometimeIsNowI know it wont be much. but its a free upgrade and you dont get those often!