Lakeeffectsledhead
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Current Ride: NONE!!! 
Where I ride: South Bend, Niles, Northern Michigan
08-09 Mileage: Not enough...But plenty to have fun.
09-10 Mileage: 350. Did I say 350? wow.
Posts: 505
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« on: October 23, 2008, 07:30:41 pm » |
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Do you ever have to change the coolant in a sled? I'm sure doing this after a fews years will help it cool better.
Tony
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South Bend Snowmobiler's Club/Michiana Trail Riders Coalition. A.K.A. The MTRC.
Edwardsburg Snowmobile Club
Driftbusters Snowmobile Club
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My posts are my opinions only, and are not affiliated with any club or organization.
2 2005 MXZ500ss Renegade X wannabees (mine and hers):
Tracks USA 136" Tunnel and Rail Extensions, Tunnel Supports
136 x 16 x 1.25 Ripsaw Renegade rubber, 21/43 Gears, 2" handlebar risers
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Animalmxz700
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Current Ride: 2005 MXZ 500 SS
Where I ride: Anywhere there's Snow!!!
09-10 Mileage: not enough...
Posts: 200
Will work for Snow
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« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2008, 07:47:35 am » |
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As each day comes and goes...
It gets one day closer till it Snows...
Vice President MTRC, Member Four Flags Snowmobile club, Edwardsburg Snowmobile club and the Michigan Snowmobile Association
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Lakeeffectsledhead
Sledhead #1
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Expert Rider
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Current Ride: NONE!!!
Where I ride: South Bend, Niles, Northern Michigan
08-09 Mileage: Not enough...But plenty to have fun.
09-10 Mileage: 350. Did I say 350? wow.
Posts: 505
Let's Ride!
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« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2008, 12:02:36 pm » |
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You know, that doesn't suprise me. |
South Bend Snowmobiler's Club/Michiana Trail Riders Coalition. A.K.A. The MTRC.
Edwardsburg Snowmobile Club
Driftbusters Snowmobile Club
MSA Member JOIN A CLUB! NO CLUBS = NO TRAILS!
My posts are my opinions only, and are not affiliated with any club or organization.
2 2005 MXZ500ss Renegade X wannabees (mine and hers):
Tracks USA 136" Tunnel and Rail Extensions, Tunnel Supports
136 x 16 x 1.25 Ripsaw Renegade rubber, 21/43 Gears, 2" handlebar risers
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Animalmxz700
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Current Ride: 2005 MXZ 500 SS
Where I ride: Anywhere there's Snow!!!
09-10 Mileage: not enough...
Posts: 200
Will work for Snow
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 12:01:24 pm » |
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Checked your oil lately?
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As each day comes and goes...
It gets one day closer till it Snows...
Vice President MTRC, Member Four Flags Snowmobile club, Edwardsburg Snowmobile club and the Michigan Snowmobile Association
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RideGreenCat
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Current Ride: 2000 ZR 700
Where I ride: Buffalo Run, Niles, UP
09-10 Mileage: ???
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008, 06:35:26 am » |
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I would think you might want to flush the system every 2-3 years. Granted sleds aren't run like your cars but still might want to do that.
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How could it be any better than fresh powder and friends?
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stillsledless
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Current Ride: Nothing again!!!
Where I ride: North Liberty, Bremen, Buffalo Run
08-09 Mileage: 12
09-10 Mileage: 12
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 11:19:16 pm » |
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I am a auto tech by trade and all I can say is it can't hurt anything. I suppose you could consider it cheap insurance... What about thermostats and radiator caps? What is the average temp a sled engine gets up to?
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I see there is a place to put 09-10 mileage, but what about a place to put time spent under the hood???
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Streakn Deakon
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2008, 07:32:06 pm » |
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I have never kept a sled long enough to change the A F. But I can tell you this. When you remove the cap from your resivour or radiator if you notice any sign of an oiley substance under the cap or an oil film floating on the surface you may want to change it. In the mean time you may want to replace the o-rings on the cylinder head and check for a bad seal in your water pump as well. Other wise leave it alone if the color is good. You should always check each year to see is is still good to -50
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