Yamaha RS Viking Pro 2006 snowmobile gearbox repair grinding and no reverse

[@Alan302-05]

Thanks for the video Simon. Machines will show you what is wrong with them. When you started to get stumped, I started yelling at the screen "Time for Coffee". I am so glad you got it worked out and are back in business. Take care. God Bless. Alan

[@arctic-rebel]

Thanks Alan, I had a few coffee's over that I can tell you. One of those job you could kick yourself afterwards but as you say got it done and it is working like new in the forest. Take care my friend.

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks Simon, I know troubleshooting can get frustrating and feel like you are going backwards but it is a very important part of problem solving. Take care buddy.

[@arctic-rebel]

Thanks Mark, just pleased I had the parts.

[@thenorthener6855]

Glad to see that you got'er fixed 👍. Snow machines can be a real pain in the a§§, no matter what brand.. All the best to you.. take care🙂

[@arctic-rebel]

I am surprised by how delicate they seem to be, not made for mans work for sure. Funny thing happen in the week, I had to go north into town and as we are getting closer the outside temps are rising and kept rising until we get into town and it was +5. Then I remembered about what you said last week. How can it be warmer the nearer I got to you. Anyway cold again now and 30 hours of snow coming. Have a great weekend.

[@bradanderson1627]

It took you a bit of time 😅but persistent’s paid off. You figured it out and that will apply to lots of boxes! Transfer cases timing sets and so on . Don’t knock yourself down and out Simon we all miss the practical sometimes . It was the torque and loose chain forcing it to grind .should hear it on a transfer case 😬 You figured it and that’s what counts! Great work old boy. Great Vid to thanks 😊

[@arctic-rebel]

mmm something tells me you have been where I was before! Like you say I got it and it is banked so all good and thanks for supporting me as always.

[@spoonfind583]

Nice job. I have the same problems at times. Assuming the problem is one thing and then needing to totally back up and try a different approach. I really like that large snowmobile. I have never seen one like that here in the USA.

[@arctic-rebel]

Thanks, it seems to be a common problem and would guess the larger the mass the bigger the problem. Yamaha did export them to the US so there maybe some left. Thanks and have a great weekend.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Simon- this video could have gone on for another hour and I would still be here enthralled with your patience. I have never laid eyes on a snowmobile so it was very interesting just watching you stay with it until you got it going. Amazing! Take care my friend. God bless

[@arctic-rebel]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, I was hard on the edit there was over 6 hours of footage. I,d rather be in the forest and now I can be. Have a great weekend and take care, Thank you.

[@montehyler]

Great job of sticking to the job! I've had a number of those same experiences over the years: when I don't see anything wrong... but I know there is! Keep the great videos coming our way!

[@arctic-rebel]

It is always those jobs that keep us humble. I thought for a few hours I was going mad and was unable to figure out some basic engineering problem, but no was looking down the wrong hole as you know. Thanks for you support and have a great day.

[@tinkervilletrader1964]

Great job Simon very interesting detailed video you take care and be safe from Eric in tinkerville, NH

[@arctic-rebel]

Thanks, you too Eric, not my best work but we got there.

[@The58stupot]

Great vid Simon, as always. Also very saddened to hear about Ken Block passing away last week. The guy was a total legend mate. SMFH. Glad you got that beast of yours sorted in the end. Stroke of luck for sure finding another trans in the area eh. 1000 not far off now mate so keep it up 👍

[@arctic-rebel]

Thank you Stuart.

[@moimayamahaetmesnounours]

I never heard about Ken Block before he died in a snowmobile accident, rest in peace ken, i don’t know you but between snowmobilers we’re all brothers, and long live the snowmobiles !

[@mp3625]

Great video Simon

[@arctic-rebel]

Thank you Dave.

[@blueneeson9888]

This Was A Very Interesting Video Just Proves That You Can Turn Your Hand To Anything Simon Stay Safe From Blue

[@arctic-rebel]

Thank you Blue, engines is where it all started as a young boy in the English country side.

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Hey this is great sharing of information, I have two of those and I am so glad to see a video like this! Best Regards from Alaska! Thanks for posting.

[@arctic-rebel]

Glad it was helpful, I'd rather not have had to do it but if I must may as well show anyone what I did. You must be having some crazy weather in Alaska too. Take care and thank you.

[@greatmoose17]

Hi Simon. New subscriber here. I’m 65 and I just bought a 2011 VK Pro with 700 miles on it, and have been scouring KZbin to learn more about what I bought. Love your videos on track replacement and this gearbox fix. I am going to check the chain tension along with changing chain oil and engine oil and filter this week. Thank you for pointing this out the hard way. Ordered a set of those ski wheels after seeing you use them. I have a question on your air box. It was off in this video. Do you leave it off or is it easy on and off? With it off it looks like plenty of room in front and I see where the battery is located. And to get the hyfax changed, do I have to take the suspension out of the machine? Please keep the VK videos coming. You are the only person I’ve found on KZbin that does maintenance and repairs on them. All the best to you Simon, and I will enjoy watching your videos and catching up on life at the Top of the World. Chris in Maine.

[@arctic-rebel]

Hi Chris and welcome, never run without the air box, I would not even start mine with an air box unless I had used compressed air and blow of the top of the engine. Those carbs suck the air real good and any thing lying around will disappear real fast inside the carbs. When I shut it down at the end of season I get it in the shed, such out all the gas I can and let her run dry and remove the air box to get the battery out and then reverse the process at the beginning of winter. Because it needed repair I dragged it in and the air box was already of. It is not the quickest item to remove but not really an issue although when putting it back on easy with the screw driver pressure to begin with or the clips will spin and you will have to remove it and start again, you will see what I mean you only do it once. The plastic battery cover can be a pain but stick with it and always use it you will see why when you turn the dam thing over which will happen. I don't think but a not 100% that you need to remove the suspension to fit the hyfax, assuming nothing changed between 2006 and 2011. The wheels have been a life saver for me, it was a really big deal for 2 years getting inside for maintenance or repairs or moving it in summer and now with the wheels if it is 20 below freezing I bring it in anyway because it saves the battery and is much easier to start, it is pron to flooding. If it floods it is a major deal to get the plugs out. At any temp it requires only half choke and no throttle, anything else will flood it and you get a non start. Their not all the same and it did take 2 seasons to work it out. You live in my second home, I have never felt I fitted in anywhere Like I did when I was in Maine, wonderful place and people. Take care Chris and good luck.

[@greatmoose17]

Thanks for the reply Simon. Maine is a great place. I have acreage in the Carrabasset valley and that’s where my VK will live and work. Maiden voyage next weekend. Man these things are massive!

[@arctic-rebel]

@@greatmoose17 Yes Chris they are massive and extremely fast even with a log sled behind it takes some practice on the trails and is a nightmare in soft powder. Good luck.

[@vossierebel]

Well Sir... you're way closer to your 1K than I am to mine... but, one stupid question... why didn't you just change the whole box out? Anyway... as always, success came to you... because you just don't know how to give up! Bravo!!!!

[@arctic-rebel]

Most of what I had was good I thought, no point in pulling oil seals ect for no reason you can create another problem so you only change what needs to be. If I had spotted the real problem first it would have been a 1 hour job. What took the time was diagnosing the real fault not the assumed fault.

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

Take off the guard for your drive belt. Look at the front and rear clutch see if you find a black line either front or rear clutch. That is probably the spot that you're smelling the belt burning you may have to take apart the front clutch on the motor and give it a little bit of love as far as liquids in lubrication you'll see that there is little plastic white nylon bushing washers that whole mechanism occasionally has issues the rear clutch needs lubrication here and there as well and as far as that side cover goes I'm telling you right now you can J-B weld that thing and it'll be as good as new and a grind out the inside a little bit grind out the outside clean the crack out with some solvents J-B Weld the outside of it going to grind the surface down so the bond to it and you'll have an extra spare case. You can also pick up the snowmobile and look at the tunnel and see if the track is rubbing against the tunnel somewhere but I about guarantee you're going to find the belt burning smelling issue on the motor if the belt is all glazed over it becomes a problem the belt is getting beat up. You can redress the belt with a little bit of sandpaper but have a look at the belt more than likely your problem would smelling the rubber burning. On the front clutch if you see the black line building up on it your clutch is not fully engaging. You can take a little tiny bit of Emery cloth leave the motor running and glide your hand up and down both sides of the pulley or excuse me the clutch it'll clean it up and it'll take that rug rough edge off and yes you can do it while the snowmobiles running you just have to pay attention and watch what you're doing she don't get hurt

[@arctic-rebel]

LOL your never going to believe me, yesterday I looked at the chain case cover and thought I can Ali weld that and put it in the parts cleaner for a job another day. I was painting and installing lights at the bathroom job this morning but when I got back I need to have a go at running some trails in we are expecting alot more snow next 48hrs so back to the Yam and I opened up the drive side and there is this black line on the clutch wall. I am laughing whilst typing. So I have new belt but the one on looked great. Oiled the rear clutch and dressed the belt with emery cloth. Put it back together and ran in deep snow for 4 hours faultlessly. You are an absolute star Heith, but my brother I was there first and you are 100% correct and 6 hours late. Great.

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

@@arctic-rebel haaa . Glad things worked out . 😄👍💪 . Ride on .

[@HARVEYDOWD20]

good

[@arctic-rebel]

Thanks

[@mp3625]

Is the transmission noise any different? From before to after? As the rider you know the sounds of your machine? A big joint to the system is hard on those machine parts? Thank god you got a good replacement transmission or for I would have been scratching my head also?

[@arctic-rebel]

Hi Dave, it does sound different at speed. Over 30 it sound like a super charger wine. It is the same whilst breaking trails in the forest but whilst testing there was a very different sound. I also have to put the adjustment on the gear rods back as it was because it now clonks into drive from reverse but that is because I over adjusted it whilst thinking the reverse pinion gear was not fully engaging which of course it was all the time. I do thank god I got a good used transmission and When ordering it I didn't know it was coming complete with all the gear and vitally the chain. Just another blessed day I guess.

[@KurkWHCUHI]

Hey Simon! Amazing video. Taught me lots. One question I have, do the reverse shift forks get slotted in from the above position or below the ring? Many thanks.

[@arctic-rebel]

I have been sitting here trying to remember, to be honest now I cannot sorry.

[@beardlesshobo108]

You got to loosen the tensioner a bit its way too tight. Its giving too much gear noise

[@beardlesshobo108]

Its finger tight and after that you loosen about a half turn

[@arctic-rebel]

I do get a lot of gear noise, and to be honest always have from this machine.

[@beardlesshobo108]

Thats still way too much!

[@beardlesshobo108]

Try lossning it and tighten by hand, after that back it up half a turn and then tighten locknut to spec. You Will ruin your chain

[@arctic-rebel]

I did that after your last comment and works great thank you.@@beardlesshobo108

[@decoysk]

good deal ! thats nice to have once in awhile.. i just shared you on facebook . lets see what happens with subscribers! good luck

[@arctic-rebel]

Awesome thank you, it cannot do any harm that's very kind. Enjoy your weekend.

[@matthewnasci2646]

I know the gearbox case is cast aluminum and not billet, but did you consider having it heli-arc (tig) welded? A professional welder could make a proper repair.

[@arctic-rebel]

Yes Matthew now I have the snowmobile working I can get to logging and will fix the case as a spare. Turns out I needed the other parts more than the case though.

[@Annie6460]

Simon as ever you have done yet again another amazing job and explanation on how the whole mechanism of this gear box with the chain and the cog…..just want to know could you have just put the ordered one on from the start? Thank you ❤️🇦🇺🇸🇪

[@arctic-rebel]

That is a valid point Anne and your not the first to ask, the reason I did not was there are oil seals on the cams that hold the gears and there is no point risking or changing oil seals if you don't need to and I didn't need to.

[@moimayamahaetmesnounours]

This poor snowmobile has had many adventures ... 😢

[@arctic-rebel]

Yes and it will have more, I see it is your favorite snow mobile. Good choice. Thank you.

[@vossierebel]

I shall be puerile and say - FIRST!!😁😁

[@arctic-rebel]

Over my head my friend, oh first. I must have caught you just right today then. LOL that made me think for a moment.

[@vossierebel]

@@arctic-rebel 🤣🤣

[@ТатьянаМалько-в8ц]

Привет с России сколько у вас стоит такой снегоход

[@arctic-rebel]

Здравствуйте, в Швеции это стоит примерно 35 000 шведских крон.

[@oldjarhead386]

That girl needs the exhaust donuts worked on.