XP Driveshafts

snochuk · Jan 30, 2008

Had to tow an XP with a broken driveshaft on the weekend and there are two XP's in our group. My brother called his dealer on how to fix before this happens to him and they denied that this is happening saying out of 400 sleds they have never seen this....I call B.S. Took about 3hrs to get the sled out and he was one unhappy DOO DEALERSHIP OWNER but a super nice guy, he paid for everybody's (8 counting his own)supper and drinks and we had quite a few. Ther was a thread that had pictures of someones fix of drilling and plug welding the driveshaft, can someone post where this was. Thanks.

BIGFOOT · Jan 30, 2008

Hey 'Snochuk'.... The pictures are posted in the Skidoo forum by 'Teeroy', The thread is 08 XP Owners.

GRD · Jan 30, 2008

snochuk said:
Had to tow an XP with a broken driveshaft on the weekend and there are two XP's in our group. My brother called his dealer on how to fix before this happens to him and they denied that this is happening saying out of 400 sleds they have never seen this....I call B.S. Took about 3hrs to get the sled out and he was one unhappy DOO DEALERSHIP OWNER but a super nice guy, he paid for everybody's (8 counting his own)supper and drinks and we had quite a few. Ther was a thread that had pictures of someones fix of drilling and plug welding the driveshaft, can someone post where this was. Thanks.

My bosses buddy had to have his XP choppered out because of a broken drive shaft.

BIGFOOT · Jan 30, 2008

Where was the picture taken.... Cool Shot, But one doesnot like to see to many of them cause they cost big bucks

GRD · Jan 30, 2008

BIGFOOT said:
Where was the picture taken.... Cool Shot, But one doesnot like to see to many of them cause they cost big bucks

Somewhere in Sicamous... I'll find out what area.

teeroy · Jan 30, 2008

BIGFOOT said:
Hey 'Snochuk'.... The pictures are posted in the Skidoo forum by 'Teeroy', The thread is 08 XP Owners.

there is a PDF floating around on dootalk from BRP race department now, ISR has mandated that ALL Ski Doo XP's used in race applications must have their driveshafts welded before being allowed in any ISR governed competition. their instuctions are to drill 4-10mm holes exactly 10mm from the edge of the tube shaft where it meets the splined insert.

makes me feel better about welding mine. the best way is to remove the shaft and have a reputable welder tig weld it in place. heard one report so far about a mig weld that has failed due to poor penetration of the mig because of a cold weld.

4extreme · Jan 30, 2008

teeroy said:
. heard one report so far about a mig weld that has failed due to poor penetration of the mig because of a cold weld.

If you are going to Mig weld it you should pre heat the shaft first.

teeroy · Jan 30, 2008

4extreme said:
If you are going to Mig weld it you should pre heat the shaft first.

not according to our welder (ticketed journeyman), but if you feel better doing that go ahead. just remember that both plastic plugs in the ends of the shaft will have to be removed if preheating. the gear side plug has the magnets for the speedo pickup inside of it.

edit: sorry...noticed that you said mig......my bad....disregard

teeroy · Jan 30, 2008

thanks GetR'Done

GRD · Jan 30, 2008

teeroy said:
thanks GetR'Done

No worries... Hopefully you didn't mind, just easeir to see.

teeroy · Jan 30, 2008

GETR'DONE said:
No worries... Hopefully you didn't mind, just easeir to see.

not at all, my wife tells me I'm a 'tard all the time.....

2003Summit · Jan 30, 2008

GETR'DONE said:
My bosses buddy had to have his XP choppered out because of a broken drive shaft.

What does a big bird ride cost these days?

Scotty · Jan 30, 2008

Why do you XP owners have to find your own way to repair this problem? Should'nt BRP be bending over backwards to supply you guys with replacement Driveshafts (improved design and quality) and pay for the labour as well... ASAP! Afterall what did you guys spend on this machine? Just my :twocents:

4extreme · Jan 30, 2008

2003Summit said:
What does a big bird ride cost these days?

In McBride its about $1600.

Summitric · Jan 30, 2008

2003Summit said:
What does a big bird ride cost these days?

CHOPPER RIDES VARY FROM $750.00 TO $1100.00 DEPENDING ON WHAT AREA YOU'RE RIDING IN AND HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO RETRIEVE..... THE HOOK-UP IS UP TO THE OWNER OF THE SLED, HOWEVER.

BIGFOOT · Jan 31, 2008

I was wondering about that also 'Scotty'. I don't know bout the XP cause I am in the dark ages & ride a Polaris !

Summitric · Jan 31, 2008

BIGFOOT said:
I was wondering about that also 'Scotty'. I don't know bout the XP cause I am in the dark ages & ride a Polaris !

OKAY, BIGGY... THAT'S WHY ON THE MOUNTAIN MANIA TRIP WE HAD TWO POLARIS'S COULN'T EVEN MAKE THE TRIP UP(TOWED BACK - ENGINES), AND ONE CRATERED UP THERE(ANOTHER ENGINE) AND I HAD TO PULL ANOTHER ONE(BUGS'S ENGINE) DOWN THE LAST 4 KM FROM GORMAN..... HAD ENUF, OR SHOULD I CONTINUE..... LOL

GRD · Jan 31, 2008

That picture I posted was from Blue Lake in Sicamous, the flight cost $800.

glengine · Jan 31, 2008

We are fixing drive shafts. Alls doo is doing is more or less paying like 1 1/2 hours labour to fix.. Some people are welding shaft while it's still in sled, i'm not a fan of that cause there are seals right there.. We just did up the bosses turbo xp drive shaft...

glengine · Jan 31, 2008

First shipment of single pipes for the XP800 showed up yoday. They come ceramic coated to help with keeping the heat down under the hood...

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