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Snowmobile Track Inspection, Maintenance and Tension

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The track is one of the most important components on your sled, and one of the most expensive. In this video I'll cover a few basic things I do to reduce the likelihood of a track failure out on the trail.
I check my track tension with Woody's Track Tension Tool, and I explain in this video why I think it's the best option, especially if you don't have a shop and a hoist.
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Комментарии : 95

@edwardanstett2297 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Hey Edward! Congrats and thanks for watching

@Roddy556 Год назад

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

@albertliebregts1040 6 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 6 лет назад

Thanks Albert. Really glad you find them useful.

@evanweigel1386 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@evanweigel1386 4 года назад

@@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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Evan, can you email me at myoldsled@gmail.com. I have a question for you

@WAenduroman 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it.

@ganderbayriderz3741 6 лет назад

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

@williamhanlon8159 2 года назад

Thanks.Your videos are always inforemative and concise.

@MyOldSled 2 года назад

Hey Thanks William. Glad you like them.

@harrymosher8771 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks Harry. More soon…

@themiddleman7322 8 месяцев назад

Perfect video straight to the point!

@MyOldSled 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@dustinrose70 7 лет назад

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

@andrewhowell6584 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@flhtcui2 4 года назад

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

@MyOldSled 4 года назад

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

@patrickrobbins4515 3 года назад

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

@MyOldSled 3 года назад

Thank you Patrick. Nice of you to say.

@bryan7866 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

Glad you found it helpful Bryan.

@joztunes69 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

Tools always pay for themselves.

@joztunes69 7 лет назад

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

@ChrisM-gb1vm 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@ethanjones4979 7 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

Glad you liked it.

@ethanjones4979 7 лет назад

Yes I wish my dad still had his sled though

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

Buy him one...he gave you life.

@ethanjones4979 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@john-gb5sl 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video, very helpfull

@MyOldSled 5 лет назад

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching,

@ryanchenier-poulin8570 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@kubotamaniac 5 лет назад

Excellent video Dave! Thanks!!!

@MyOldSled 5 лет назад

Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it.

@Paisteboy 7 лет назад

Some really good info there Dave. Cheers!

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

Hey PB. Thanks!

@richardcunningham301 6 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 6 лет назад

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

@nicoc4617 3 года назад

Sweet my dude

@sledhead7792 7 лет назад

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.

@Domster19888 7 лет назад

Great video Dave!

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

Thanks D

@longpockets7305 5 лет назад

Really good video.. Thanks

@MyOldSled 5 лет назад

Hi Pockets. Glad you enjoyed it.

@Shepzilla02 7 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

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

@Shepzilla02 7 лет назад

Thank you

@joerutkowsky3261 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@@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.

@jonthelamb4549 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@kwadlife4106 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@kwadlife4106 3 года назад

@@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.

@MoreToysMoreNoise 6 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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!

@andyschwartzbauer6717 7 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

My Old Sled ok! Thank you very much!

@leonardrawn4184 5 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@jacobkeats2227 2 года назад

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

@MyOldSled 2 года назад

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

@wyattmedlin7835 7 лет назад

what kind of stand is that your using??

@MyOldSled 7 лет назад

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.

@xcaliberwolf6090 5 лет назад

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

@MyOldSled 5 лет назад

Can you post a pic to my Facebook page?

@xcaliberwolf6090 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

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

@xcaliberwolf6090 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

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