Snowmobile Track Inspection, Maintenance and Tension

[@edwardanstett2297]

My First snowmobile at 57.... and I'm hooked. Your videos r professionally articulated, unbiased, and informative. Thanks for your time & effort to inform the enthusiasts

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Edward! Congrats and thanks for watching

[@Roddy556]

Still going through them all but I'm loving your videos. No fluff and click bait, just good information about snowmobiles!

[@albertliebregts1040]

The length and amount of info. on your videos is just right! Much appreciated!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Albert. Really glad you find them useful.

[@ganderbayriderz3741]

Just picked up a 583 and needs the track tightened up thanks for all the info

[@WAenduroman]

Thank you for your videos. I just got a 96 summit 500. Hadn't run in years, before some easy TLC. Really helpful to see you working on similar sled. Thank you very much.

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it.

[@harrymosher8771]

Well done video for Novice snowmobilers. Even my wife says that that sounds easy and can I help you. Really well explained and if an item has more than one name, he lets you know, e.g (idler wheel vs boogie wheel). Thanks and keep those tips on 'how to do' coming. Really appreciated this.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Harry. More soon…

[@dustinrose70]

Thank you for the videos I own the same sled and it's a keeper!

[@williamhanlon8159]

Thanks.Your videos are always inforemative and concise.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Thanks William. Glad you like them.

[@themiddleman7322]

Perfect video straight to the point!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bryan7866]

Wow that track tension tool is really neat that certainly makes putting the track at the proper tension an extremely easy task im going to go buy one off amazon lol thanks a million david

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you found it helpful Bryan.

[@patrickrobbins4515]

Dave, your videos are great. Keep up the good work/effort

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you Patrick. Nice of you to say.

[@andrewhowell6584]

Loving your videos, I'm planning on restoring my dads old 1993 bravo and your old sled is my inspiration. Keep up the good work

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Andrew. Follow me on Facebook, post some pictures....thanks for the comment.Glad you enjoyed it.

[@flhtcui2]

Great Canadian Common Sense approach to providing information......Thank you!

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@joztunes69]

Nice video as always, one thing I do is I just grab a 10mm and 16mm sockets and ratchet and to check my tension, just use a metal ruler, but after watching this, I always say, you can never have enough tools, lol kinda like me never have enough ammo in my case, anyways, I can always add another tool to the tool collection and sled tools

[@MyOldSled]

Tools always pay for themselves.

[@joztunes69]

Yes they sure do, I still have dad's big breaker bar and my own 21mm impact socket to check my lug nuts for torque on my truck

[@evanweigel1386]

Even though he already said it, I will also say it. Make sure to get a jack. I was lifting the back of the snowmobile as it was being revved and the track snapped. It put me in the hospital in two weeks and am expected to have a 4 month recovery. Make sure to stay safe and get a jack.

[@MyOldSled]

Oh man. So sorry that happened, hope you recover quick. I’m sorry, but why were you doing that?

[@evanweigel1386]

@@MyOldSled I was picking it up so that it could be revved to keep it running. I was having carb issues and me and a friend were trying to it out. At the time I didn't have a jack so I figured it would be fine to pick it up, I now know that's not the case.

[@MyOldSled]

Painful lesson, but experience is the best teacher. Lots of times I've done something stupid and it worked out fine, but I said "I can't believe I did that. Sometimes, it doesn't work out. Feel better!

[@MyOldSled]

Evan, can you email me at [e-mail]. I have a question for you

[@EverydayDIYguy]

Hey Dave. Great video. I have been debating putting together a video on a simple track change. I believe most people out there with a basic understanding of mechanics are able to perform this service. I have had many older sleds... Currently on my newest machine. And by no means is new... Lol (2003 Polaris Edge XC). The track is the biggest wear point on old machines and most people let them go or sell a perfectly good sled.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Chris. Thanks! I have a track change video lined up for this season, now that I have a machine in need of one, and a track on the way. I don't think I'd sell a sled just for the track alone, but I guess if I was thinking about upgrading, a worn out track would help me make up my mind. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@john-gb5sl]

Thanks for the video, very helpfull

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching,

[@kubotamaniac]

Excellent video Dave! Thanks!!!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it.

[@Paisteboy]

Some really good info there Dave. Cheers!

[@MyOldSled]

Hey PB. Thanks!

[@ethanjones4979]

loved the video very informative I don't know much about sleds just bought mine so this is great for me

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you liked it.

[@ethanjones4979]

Yes I wish my dad still had his sled though

[@MyOldSled]

Buy him one...he gave you life.

[@ethanjones4979]

Yes you are right about that but I don't think he would enjoy it enough we have a team of horses he said that that's enough for him I don't know maybe I will get him small one he had a 600

[@MyOldSled]

You might want to edit your comment..."a team of..." :)

[@richardcunningham301]

Love your videos, and 2-3 inch lugs are for mountain powder riding

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Richard! So glad you enjoy them. New one coming soon.

[@Domster19888]

Great video Dave!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks D

[@sledhead7792]

Hello I was wondering if you have a video on how to change bearings. I have a 96 Ski Doo Formula SL and want to change bearings down by my speedo. Can I just take secondary clutch off? Need to replace cable and insert as well. Thank you very much and keep the awesome videos coming.

[@longpockets7305]

Really good video.. Thanks

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Pockets. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Shepzilla02]

Hey i love the videos i just bought an old 83 citation 4500E

[@MyOldSled]

Hey congrats on your new machine. Hope you have a blast with it.

[@Shepzilla02]

Thank you

[@joerutkowsky3261]

Hi Dave. Thank you for all your time and videos. I have a snowmobile I just bought. The track is not good on it . But I can get a good used one for $150 . It does have a couple of lugs ripped off but no studs and no tears. Is this ok ? Was hoping to get a cpuple of seasons from it . What do you think ?

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Joe, Sorry that's something you have to use your judgement on. I've seen guys throw older tracks on with missing lugs, but I'd hate to advise you wrong. For me, the only way to go is a really good track, they just take too much stress and the results of a broken track can be pretty bad. Make sure the underlying fabric and chords are ok and good luck.

[@joerutkowsky3261]

@@MyOldSled ok thank you for the advice. And getting back to me. I miss the old mxz you had. But yjour newer on is nice to.

[@ryanchenier-poulin8570]

Found a forum saying put weights in the track where you measure the deflection. So if it asked 16 pounds get two ten pounders on each side and just giver

[@MyOldSled]

Basically the same idea. The Woodys track tension measures the force you apply to the trac

[@jonthelamb4549]

My track ratchets a small amount when braking and turning do you think if I just tighten it a touch it will be fine?

[@MyOldSled]

If its ratcheting i would definitely check tension and inspect drive sprockets

[@MoreToysMoreNoise]

Hey Dave, why aren't you running studs on that thing? I had the exact same sled back in the day, it was a fun sled and mine was actually not studded as well, was good to throw it out on the corners but now a days I never go without studs!

[@MyOldSled]

I've just never had any concerns with traction. I typically ride on the trail or in powder. I'm not doing a lot of riding on hard surfaces. Never had enough concern to go to the trouble, or drill holes in the track. Not saying I never would. With trail closures I am doing more road running and they would help on the icy stretches.

[@MoreToysMoreNoise]

I get it, all personal preference. When i bought my ZR last year i tried it for a week without studs and just found it was spinning too much, find it much better now . But anyway, i enjoy the vids, keep up the good work!

[@kwadlife4106]

My rev adjustment seems to be stuck. I can unscrew the bolts that put pressure on the axle but the axle its self is stuck

[@MyOldSled]

Rev adjustment? Do you mean the track tension? Did you loosen the bolts in the centre of the wheel?

[@kwadlife4106]

@@MyOldSled I completely removed it. It's an 03 I made a beaver tail delete from an old sled replaced the track but now I'm having alot of trouble getting the skid back in and the rear axle will not slide.

[@andyschwartzbauer6717]

Hey Dave, I have been riding recently and have noticed a cracked rear boogie wheel, is this something to be concerned about?? Thanks!

[@MyOldSled]

Well between the sliders and the other idler wheels, you'd probably be alright, but I'd replace it, cheap and easy. Di you mean the wheel or the support? I just noticed one of my idler supports is cracked watching this video :)

[@MyOldSled]

Ohhh...you said rear...well I can't see it of course, but I'd replace it. You would not want it to break on the trail.

[@andyschwartzbauer6717]

My Old Sled ok! Thank you very much!

[@wyattmedlin7835]

what kind of stand is that your using??

[@MyOldSled]

Don't recall the brand. Raider maybe. It's just an inexpensive one from Canadian Tire. Does the job. Just google snowmobile stands. Lots of them around.

[@leonardrawn4184]

How do you change suspicions on a 2010 and go to a 2015 r motion 137 track

[@MyOldSled]

Best way to go for.a longer track is to get an extension kit. They usually have a rail extension, tunnel extension etc so you don’t have to drill holes in your tunnel. Switching suspensions, I couldn’t tell you but if they don’t fit the bolt holes in your tunnel, the rear skid is only held in with 4 bolts so that t can’t be too hard to modify.

[@pseudocoder78]

There's a channel called PowerModz and especially his older videos have a lot of this type of work, putting newer/longer suspensions in older chassis. Might help you out.

[@xcaliberwolf6090]

my track is turning white and starting to shred right where the slides are.....im sure it fine tho right lol

[@MyOldSled]

Can you post a pic to my Facebook page?

[@xcaliberwolf6090]

@@MyOldSled ya maybe tomorrow, it really isnt as bad as it seems but i should do something about it if i wanna keep it or i might just sell as is lol

[@MyOldSled]

:) I wonder how many people sell sleds when the track wears out.

[@xcaliberwolf6090]

@@MyOldSled hehe lol, When i first bought the sled a few years (more like 6) i didn't ever think to look at slides and what not. Along with that stuff, I have no rear suspension and I didn't know it was that bad because when i bought it there was no snow to drive it around for a test. It works perfectly fine just a little back breaking.

[@MyOldSled]

I check my rear suspension pretty regularly, it takes a lot of beating when you ride.

[@John__Doe__]

👍

[@jacobkeats2227]

On my sled I hit a rock and the track shifted and bent the wheel

[@MyOldSled]

Definitely happens with things buried under the snow. Sorry that happened did you get it fixed yet?

[@jimrob6684]

Where's the 2017 trail pass?

[@MyOldSled]

On my desk. My trails aren't open yet.

[@MyOldSled]

We're just starting to see a few open now. It's been wet a lot this year, and we've had some trail closures due to trespassers.

[@jft197222]

2018 is great so far

[@Shepzilla02]

1st

[@Satchel29ro]

Sweet my dude