Dip your hex bit socket in lapping compound before attempting to loosen a stuck cap screw; the fine compound will fill the voids and enable you to remove it. Works well for KTM's too!
You are absolutely right...a person's time is worth something...especially once you get older you will see you will want more time braaaapin and less time fixin!
When you go to cold start your sled if it's a liquid cooled wait for your sled to warm up and you can check that by putting your hand on the tunnel cooler if you feel it warm BRAP if you don't let er warm up you'll blow er up
To easily remove a stripped screw, you can use something like a Dremel tool and cut a deep groove all the way through the head of the screw so that you can fit in a flat head screw driver in The groove. Then spit it out like a normal flat ahead and put in your new screw that you bought off-line
When I had my old rev I found the best way to drain the chain case was to pull the plug and remove the cover to inspect the chain and tension. When that cover is off go ahead and clean the inside up good and remove the fine metal shavings. If you don't take that cover off your not gonna get all the shavings out if you just pull the plug. Hope it helps 3D
Hey dalton, the best thing to use to fix broken plastics is old (or new) 5 gallon buckets. You can cut it into strips and use a heat gun to "weld" it together
I used aluminum tape on the backside of my ATV plastic and it worked extremely well. Its used in HVAC. No holes for ties is a plus. Can't even tell it is there and strong.
Love the videos man, really like that you don't just rush out and buy new stuff. I've never been able to afford new things but have learnt to fix things. So much respect for how much you know and diagnose issues. As far as the hood goes you should speak with an auto body shop or something. My dad is auto tech and they have a really strong black goo. Kinda like JB weld, if you take your time you can do a pretty good job. Fixed a few sled panels on our sleds.
3DMachines, the handle bar warmers do not heat up when the sled is idle, they will only warm up when the sled is in motion, just in 2015 the when the rev xs chassis came out the handle bar warmers were able to warm up while idling. My cousin has a first gen rev and the handle bar warmers do not warm up until in motion. My dad has a 2016 ski doo 600 etec which have the idle handle bar warmers.
A little advice about stripped allens..... hammer a slightly bigger torx bit. Works everytime. The torx bit doesnt push out nearly as much material and bites really well. Also with hammering it in, it is also shocking the threads to a tight bolt.
Instead of going through all the work of putting a new grip on, then finding out that it doesn't work, then having to take it off and run the wires, why not take a multi-meter and check that you at least have voltage going to the plug for the grip while you have it off? If you have voltage, then great, your problem was in the grip. If you don't, then you can be tracing down your problem while the grip is on it's way, and you can have the problem fixed by the time the new grip gets there.
Been watching your videos for a few years now. Keep it up! Quick tip, next time you strip an allen head, or any bolt head for that matter. Take a nut that's a little bigger then the head of the bolt and weld it to the stripped head. Hold the nut to the striped bolt with pliers and burn it in hot from the center of the nut. Walla, new head on the bolt, turn it right out with a wrench.
Huge support all the way from down under in New Zealand! I have hooked all of my friends onto your videos! Love the vids and keep up the good work Dalton!
jordan nebish Really?I didn't think you could do that.That's crazy the he copyrighted that.I just thought it was funny that they both had videos titled the same thing,no more than 2 days apart. But if he copyrighted it then that's even worse. I guess we have to report this video. It's a shame. I'm actually a fan of 3D Machines.....Damn.
Fix your hood with mechanics wire and stitch it up then cover it with plastic weld. I have done this on several bikes, ATV, and vehicles. It works great and in some cases ends up stronger than the area around it.
I thought there wasn't going to be any snow up in VT where I go last year was terrible. Didn't get to go BRAPPING once. Keep up the good work it's entertaining me. Thanks. #teamPolaris
Dalton love the vids keep em coming. Couple things. I know for a fact that Polaris belts do NOT have arrows on them so the way you explained in the video is 100% correct. Another thing, you should never start your sled without a belt you can actually cause clutch damage if it accidentally revs to high when first starting and the sheves slam together. Last thing is you should be able to put an ohms meter on there warmer and see if it is broken that way. Anyways love the vids keep em coming
I have two rev skidoos one has same bolt stripped but even tho the drain is there I always take the cover off and clean the whole case along with check chain and tension! try it out
My drain plug was also stripped. so I did it the old way and just took the chain case cover off. GLAD I did, the lower sprocket bolt was loose and was wearing into the chain case cover.
Always clean the inside of a Allen socket bolt. Take a pocket screw driver or a fine point and make sure there's no dirt or grime in there. Always. This is coming from someone that worked at a VW dealership and just about all VW uses are Allen sockets
hey Dalton ... I have a ski doo myself and my handlebar warmers dont work either and ive traced it all to a faulty regulator ... which is placed on the front of the motor ... you have to take the muffler off to fix but its worth checking out
Pull battery and side chaincase ,& cleaning is a charm w/spray,your handle bars have a move fwd position you need to drill one hol and move sterring yoke 3'' ahead
A torx bit and an hand impact driver should help in getting the drain plug out. When I had my ski-doo I only used chaincase lube, ATF might be too thin (IMHO).
dalton a lil tip on the handle bar grips taking them on and off take a lil compressor air and blow in tho the end of it and work it and it makes it 20 times easyer
Hey Dalton! I'm a huge fan....I love your videos! Glad you joined the Ski-Doo Team! I have a 06 mxz 500 ss..... I also live in Ny... I'm praying for snow.. I bet you are too! Keep up the good work!
HI, you may want to remove the chain case cover to drain it and inspect the chain and gears. I had a chain fail once and got lucky it didnt break the housing.
The skidoo hood plastic is called tpo. Thermoplastic olefin. It's a mix of an olefin like polypropylene polyethylene and a bit of rubber. Fiberflex is the welding rod you need but it's in a bad place down by the hinges. You might be better off with zip tie stitches for strength.
Hey Dalton, check out your local auto parts store for 5 minute adhesive. It works very well I use it on a lot of plastic, also works on glass metal anything. Best of luck! -Ryan H
Measure resistance of heating element in that grip and compare it to the working one to see if it is the same or close. If the resistance is open toss it. Keep Braaaapin.
@3dmachines if you ever run into the problem of getting a bolt out that is stripped. You can weld a nut to the head of the striped bolt then us a wrench to get it off before it cools. Also love the videos!
Dalton tip the sled on its side or hook a come-along to the front or back and lift it up in the air so you aren't trying to work on the ground. Atf oil can be used in most chain cases. It's cheaper.
bought a brand new (at the time) 2016 mxz tnt high output fuel injected 600 ski doo in November of 2015 off the showroom floor, best damn investment I have ever made. She wheelies like nothing and is the lightest sled I've ever ridden. It runs the best in about 2 feet of powder up here in Wisconsin.
Dalton! find as bolt that will go into the stripped Allen hole in the chain case....tac it in with your mig....use a socket to get out the plug..also the heat will get that over-tightened bolt plug loopse
As a last ditch effort on a stripped screw or bolt, I have used my Dremel to cut a slot in the head of the screw or bolt and used a flat head screw driver to back it out.
Keep the windshield off! They look much better( in my opinion ) and it's a warmer ride ( the wind doesnt get directed into your face ) I have the same sled and love it
Giving a "Lunch and Learn" on what makes a TH-cam channel interesting and successful this coming week.. Defiantly going to use your channel as an example! Keep it up sir!
3DMachines for taking off grips use an air gun and blow air into the grip on the handlebars and it should expand the rubber and make it easier to take them off and putting them on.
I have 3 CUMMINS. 2 articcat snowmobiles. 1 Honda 250. 1 Suzuki 500. 3 Polaris 1 is a ranger 900 and 2 r razors 800s. And some brand 50 2 stroke. Some brand 90 2 stroke. A Polaris 170 side by side. Yamaha big bear 350. 5 diesel tractors. 2 harly division motorcycles. Love videos keep up good work.
Sure hope that DayCo belt is better than the ones for the ATVs. Essentially it's the same but they always seem to wear quicker on ATVs. Love the videos.
That is the worst part of buying a brand-new used vehicle. I bought a 2000 KTM125SX and the drain bolt on both sides were stripped with another 12 other bolts worst feeling. I don't understand how someone could strip so many bolts on one bike.
take the chain cover off then you can see the chain tensioner that is what I did on my mxz 600 and my Yamaha viper 700 way easier than trying to get the plug out and most of the oil goes down the hole any ways great video thanks.
I have a mint 2001 ZR600 EFI bought it for this season and now we have not got enough snow so i have yet to even use it. Hopefully we get some snow and i can ditch Ct and head to upstate new york.
Before ordering a new hand grip, why didn't you check voltage before you soldered the wire back? Then you would instantly know if you are getting power or not...
Dip your hex bit socket in lapping compound before attempting to loosen a stuck cap screw; the fine compound will fill the voids and enable you to remove it. Works well for KTM's too!
thanks for the tip!
michael delage ☺ smart man it worked on my tractor diff...slick as snot..see Dalton freaks helping freaks through a 3dmachines,you got to love it..
Let's see more work on the snowmobile
Anyone else want 2 videos a day sometimes?
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You are absolutely right...a person's time is worth something...especially once you get older you will see you will want more time braaaapin and less time fixin!
When you go to cold start your sled if it's a liquid cooled wait for your sled to warm up and you can check that by putting your hand on the tunnel cooler if you feel it warm BRAP if you don't let er warm up you'll blow er up
To easily remove a stripped screw, you can use something like a Dremel tool and cut a deep groove all the way through the head of the screw so that you can fit in a flat head screw driver in The groove. Then spit it out like a normal flat ahead and put in your new screw that you bought off-line
sacrifice the windshield and put a riser on it.
gary rimington that's what I say lol
When I had my old rev I found the best way to drain the chain case was to pull the plug and remove the cover to inspect the chain and tension. When that cover is off go ahead and clean the inside up good and remove the fine metal shavings. If you don't take that cover off your not gonna get all the shavings out if you just pull the plug. Hope it helps 3D
I wish in Australia we had snow mobile
Just make a hub to put wheels on the front and remount the intercooler to the front with a fan on it.
NSW has snow
Van Deventer Brink Yea I know I love there but there not a common thing like they are in USA
same
Hey dalton, the best thing to use to fix broken plastics is old (or new) 5 gallon buckets. You can cut it into strips and use a heat gun to "weld" it together
who else wants their comment so badly in the video? xD
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I used aluminum tape on the backside of my ATV plastic and it worked extremely well. Its used in HVAC. No holes for ties is a plus. Can't even tell it is there and strong.
Love the videos keep it up you should do the 2 a day thing again
Love the videos man, really like that you don't just rush out and buy new stuff. I've never been able to afford new things but have learnt to fix things. So much respect for how much you know and diagnose issues.
As far as the hood goes you should speak with an auto body shop or something. My dad is auto tech and they have a really strong black goo. Kinda like JB weld, if you take your time you can do a pretty good job. Fixed a few sled panels on our sleds.
3D i know I've asked this before but when are you ganna have a snowmobile meet up !!!!!!
Double O Joe *I've
3DMachines, the handle bar warmers do not heat up when the sled is idle, they will only warm up when the sled is in motion, just in 2015 the when the rev xs chassis came out the handle bar warmers were able to warm up while idling. My cousin has a first gen rev and the handle bar warmers do not warm up until in motion. My dad has a 2016 ski doo 600 etec which have the idle handle bar warmers.
What happened to the crash test channel
harley meow I was thinking the same thing
A little advice about stripped allens..... hammer a slightly bigger torx bit. Works everytime. The torx bit doesnt push out nearly as much material and bites really well. Also with hammering it in, it is also shocking the threads to a tight bolt.
Instead of going through all the work of putting a new grip on, then finding out that it doesn't work, then having to take it off and run the wires, why not take a multi-meter and check that you at least have voltage going to the plug for the grip while you have it off?
If you have voltage, then great, your problem was in the grip. If you don't, then you can be tracing down your problem while the grip is on it's way, and you can have the problem fixed by the time the new grip gets there.
" Here's the belt " you said, where's the back up belt? heh!
Braaap on!
Lets see if the floors icy in the next vid!
*Have a good'nnn*
Im in England an the videos upload at 10.30 pm
You could attach the working heated grip to the side that is not working to determine if its the grip or wiring harness.
Do some snow drifting with the bmw
Been watching your videos for a few years now. Keep it up! Quick tip, next time you strip an allen head, or any bolt head for that matter. Take a nut that's a little bigger then the head of the bolt and weld it to the stripped head. Hold the nut to the striped bolt with pliers and burn it in hot from the center of the nut. Walla, new head on the bolt, turn it right out with a wrench.
smash the hell out of the like button and keep it froggy fresh!!!!
In plastic welding if you embed metal into the plastic it helps a lot. it might not look the best but it is a strong bond.
Who else thinks the music is a little cheesy. Love the vids tho
V.J. Greci the music is totally fucked.
Hi 3DMACHINES! I always support people when they are hard working on cars just like my self. Stay awesome.
Go back to working on the kodiak
Ryan Gaughan right
Huge support all the way from down under in New Zealand! I have hooked all of my friends onto your videos! Love the vids and keep up the good work Dalton!
Just take the cover off and Drain
500,000 can't come quick enough! Love your videos!!!!!!!!
Copied Adam LZ's title WORD FOR WORD. Wtf.
you're right, there words are never said by anyone, and LZ did copyright them
jordan nebish Really?I didn't think you could do that.That's crazy the he copyrighted that.I just thought it was funny that they both had videos titled the same thing,no more than 2 days apart. But if he copyrighted it then that's even worse. I guess we have to report this video. It's a shame. I'm actually a fan of 3D Machines.....Damn.
LinXx I am sure he didn't mean so
There is nothing better on youtube than 3DMachines he is a genius
This 3DMACHINES production was braaptastic! Keep up the awesome content
Fix your hood with mechanics wire and stitch it up then cover it with plastic weld. I have done this on several bikes, ATV, and vehicles. It works great and in some cases ends up stronger than the area around it.
I thought there wasn't going to be any snow up in VT where I go last year was terrible. Didn't get to go BRAPPING once. Keep up the good work it's entertaining me. Thanks. #teamPolaris
Dalton love the vids keep em coming. Couple things. I know for a fact that Polaris belts do NOT have arrows on them so the way you explained in the video is 100% correct. Another thing, you should never start your sled without a belt you can actually cause clutch damage if it accidentally revs to high when first starting and the sheves slam together. Last thing is you should be able to put an ohms meter on there warmer and see if it is broken that way. Anyways love the vids keep em coming
I have two rev skidoos one has same bolt stripped but even tho the drain is there I always take the cover off and clean the whole case along with check chain and tension! try it out
My drain plug was also stripped. so I did it the old way and just took the chain case cover off. GLAD I did, the lower sprocket bolt was loose and was wearing into the chain case cover.
Been watching for 2 years now, always excited for new videos everyday even after this long. Keep em coming!
Always clean the inside of a Allen socket bolt. Take a pocket screw driver or a fine point and make sure there's no dirt or grime in there. Always. This is coming from someone that worked at a VW dealership and just about all VW uses are Allen sockets
Loving the sled fix videos. Cant wait to see the ski doo running strong again!
The newer years of those sleds went to a fixed windshield so you can add a riser. Also give your belts a bubble bath before use.
hey Dalton ... I have a ski doo myself and my handlebar warmers dont work either and ive traced it all to a faulty regulator ... which is placed on the front of the motor ... you have to take the muffler off to fix but its worth checking out
Pull battery and side chaincase ,& cleaning is a charm w/spray,your handle bars have a move fwd position you need to drill one hol and move sterring yoke 3'' ahead
haven't missed a video in about three years they just keep getting better
by far one of the best TH-camrs, he actually teaches you things you'll need in the real world. Thank you Dalton!
A torx bit and an hand impact driver should help in getting the drain plug out. When I had my ski-doo I only used chaincase lube, ATF might be too thin (IMHO).
dalton a lil tip on the handle bar grips taking them on and off take a lil compressor air and blow in tho the end of it and work it and it makes it 20 times easyer
Hey Dalton! I'm a huge fan....I love your videos! Glad you joined the Ski-Doo Team! I have a 06 mxz 500 ss..... I also live in Ny... I'm praying for snow.. I bet you are too! Keep up the good work!
HI, you may want to remove the chain case cover to drain it and inspect the chain and gears. I had a chain fail once and got lucky it didnt break the housing.
The skidoo hood plastic is called tpo. Thermoplastic olefin. It's a mix of an olefin like polypropylene polyethylene and a bit of rubber. Fiberflex is the welding rod you need but it's in a bad place down by the hinges. You might be better off with zip tie stitches for strength.
Great video Dalton!! I have a ski doo myself
In our shop we do hot air plastic stick welding. Different types of rod for different types of plastics.
Hey Dalton, check out your local auto parts store for 5 minute adhesive. It works very well I use it on a lot of plastic, also works on glass metal anything. Best of luck! -Ryan H
Measure resistance of heating element in that grip and compare it to the working one to see if it is the same or close. If the resistance is open toss it. Keep Braaaapin.
You can also melt some wire mesh into the plastic for strength. They sell plastic "welding" kits. I've repaired bumper covers this way.
Also weld a bolt head to the drain plug and use a socket to get'er out!
One of a kind positivity on a one of a kind channel, keep up the good work!!
@3dmachines if you ever run into the problem of getting a bolt out that is stripped. You can weld a nut to the head of the striped bolt then us a wrench to get it off before it cools. Also love the videos!
I added a 2" riser to my 04....looks and worked fine
Dalton tip the sled on its side or hook a come-along to the front or back and lift it up in the air so you aren't trying to work on the ground.
Atf oil can be used in most chain cases. It's cheaper.
Pay attention to where your coolest bottle is so you don't get air in the system. If you do you will have to burp the sled.
@3Dmachines love the videos can't wait till the ski doo is up and running keep up with the great work
That purple power stuff you have works freaking awesome in white plastics.
bought a brand new (at the time) 2016 mxz tnt high output fuel injected 600 ski doo in November of 2015 off the showroom floor, best damn investment I have ever made. She wheelies like nothing and is the lightest sled I've ever ridden. It runs the best in about 2 feet of powder up here in Wisconsin.
great videos Dalton. love the project/ working on stuff vids.
Dalton! find as bolt that will go into the stripped Allen hole in the chain case....tac it in with your mig....use a socket to get out the plug..also the heat will get that over-tightened bolt plug loopse
Wish we had good snow down in Georgia. Only bit we get shuts down the state. They get stuck , I play!
everytime 3Dmachines comes on i smile
been watching for the past 4 months and love the daily uploads
I used ribets for my snowsled hood works like a charm
As a last ditch effort on a stripped screw or bolt, I have used my Dremel to cut a slot in the head of the screw or bolt and used a flat head screw driver to back it out.
I've worked on sleds for years and never used the drain plug, just take the cover off that way you can inspect the chain and gears al well
Keep the windshield off! They look much better( in my opinion ) and it's a warmer ride ( the wind doesnt get directed into your face ) I have the same sled and love it
Giving a "Lunch and Learn" on what makes a TH-cam channel interesting and successful this coming week.. Defiantly going to use your channel as an example! Keep it up sir!
Just take the chain case cover off fluid will all come out, it is messy but works. Then you can tighten the chain two
3DMachines for taking off grips use an air gun and blow air into the grip on the handlebars and it should expand the rubber and make it easier to take them off and putting them on.
I have 3 CUMMINS. 2 articcat snowmobiles. 1 Honda 250. 1 Suzuki 500. 3 Polaris 1 is a ranger 900 and 2 r razors 800s. And some brand 50 2 stroke. Some brand 90 2 stroke. A Polaris 170 side by side. Yamaha big bear 350. 5 diesel tractors. 2 harly division motorcycles. Love videos keep up good work.
Hey Dalton, I know how much those Dayco belts are, so thumbs up for taking good care of your machines!
zip ties and plastic weld is what I used to fix my belly pan since 94 Polaris xlt Xtra 12 belly pans are very hard to find
Hey Dalton I was BRAAAAAAPPPPIIINNN on my ski doo,its around a 1980 safari citation I got when I was 5 it has served me well, BRAP LIFE
Sure hope that DayCo belt is better than the ones for the ATVs. Essentially it's the same but they always seem to wear quicker on ATVs. Love the videos.
Thanks for that tip on the belt! Never thought of it that way before now I know
You are the only youtuber that doesn't get boring
Love the vids man your videos are the only ones I'm excited to watch after school
I had to do some plastic welding on the gas tank of my old dirt bike and i used a soldering iron and an empty oil jug worked great
That is the worst part of buying a brand-new used vehicle. I bought a 2000 KTM125SX and the drain bolt on both sides were stripped with another 12 other bolts worst feeling. I don't understand how someone could strip so many bolts on one bike.
They make small tinted windshields so you can put a bar riser on without the interference and without an awkward appearance.
take the chain cover off then you can see the chain tensioner that is what I did on my mxz 600 and my Yamaha viper 700 way easier than trying to get the plug out and most of the oil goes down the hole any ways great video thanks.
Love the snowmobile vids man. Keep them coming👍🏻
I feel your pain on having to fix things when you just want to take them out and go BRAAAAP!
Could you weld a nut or bolt to the drain plug?
I love how you add comments into the video. I bet it makes there day great video Dalton don't forget to get the SHOT!!
One of the only channels i have the notifications for. love the content
Try sheet metal and rivets for your hood, I've had the same problem and its holding together after using sheet metal and screws.
I have a mint 2001 ZR600 EFI bought it for this season and now we have not got enough snow so i have yet to even use it. Hopefully we get some snow and i can ditch Ct and head to upstate new york.
Before ordering a new hand grip, why didn't you check voltage before you soldered the wire back? Then you would instantly know if you are getting power or not...
Did you check your hand grip warmer for resistance with an ohm meter?
keep up the great work. Been a machine freak for almost 6 months
Also consider ditching the plastic cover on your belt cover, holds in extra heat which kills belt life.. just drill out rivets