anyone ever repair a "writen off" sled?

[Colten KM8]

i saw this ad on kijiji, 2011 Pro RMK,163. 92 miles on the unit. The guy hit a rock on his second ride and now is selling the sled for $5 grand, the bulk head is bent and the a-arms need to be replaced. Should i buy it and repair it? do you think it will be worth it? Will the price of parts kill me? i'd do all the work over the summer so labour is not a proble. im a mechanical guy so im not worried about the project just wondering if droping 5 g's on a wrecked mechine is worth it. any in put it is apprechiated! link below.

2011 Pro RMK 800 - Alberta Snowmobiles Parts, Trailers, Accessories For Sale - Kijiji Alberta Canada.

 

[MATTIAC]

price the bulk head and major parts from a dealer or online. if they are reasonable, do it

My buddy just rebuilt his 11 renegade back country X that he wrote off.. was worth while for him

 

[blastoff]

Tell him to send you 20 pictures for some detail of the damages and if he gives you static, for get it.

 

[Colten KM8]

the a arms and spindles as well as the shocks arnt that bad, i couldnt find a price for the bulk head. How much of a challange is it to replace the bulkhead?

if he gives me static why for get it? theres more wrong with it than what hes saying?

 

[dezmitchell]

Dont waste your time if its written off its guna need a boatload of work and chances are its not something your average guy will be able to do in the garage on the weekend.

bent tunnel/twisted bulk head who knows could of ran it back down with coolant leaking and not knowing (or known the sled would be written off anyways) never know these things.

the a arms and spindles as well as the shocks arnt that bad, i couldnt find a price for the bulk head. How much of a challange is it to replace the bulkhead?

if he gives me static why for get it? theres more wrong with it than what hes saying?

--if the shocks and spindals/a-arms look decent that means the impact of the crash manifested ifs self else where to.

oh yea and about 70 rivets and perfect alighment ....Ask travvy D im pretty sure i paid someone to line up the tunnel on his 700 polaris mod he had a few years ago

Enjoy the 8 you already have and know will get you back to the truck.

 

[Colten KM8]

ya Dez, just thought it be something to look into but it does seem like a lot of work/money.

by the way ill be back at work in about a moth or so hahaha

 

[blastoff]

the a arms and spindles as well as the shocks arnt that bad, i couldnt find a price for the bulk head. How much of a challange is it to replace the bulkhead?

if he gives me static why for get it? theres more wrong with it than what hes saying?

By that I mean if you find he is not answering your questions forget and like i said lots of photos.

 

[dezmitchell]

ya Dez, just thought it be something to look into but it does seem like a lot of work/money.

by the way ill be back at work in about a moth or so hahaha

Ya i heard we hired you back as fulltime you plan to be kicken around for more then a the summer then?.....Better hurry up with all the girls we hired for summer students marv is acting like a rooster in a hen house you better get in there lol :d

i prob wont be there when you get back ...Goin to bc for vacation loadin up the bike and riding for a week i hear theres some wicked trails around pentiction/k-town.

 

[overkill131313]

doesnt the new pro use glue for everything......no rivets? so the tunnel is glued to the bulkhead? just walk away!

 

[rmk 800 144]

doesnt the new pro use glue for everything......no rivets? so the tunnel is glued to the bulkhead? just walk away!

I was thinking they Polaris spot weld the hole sled... I could be wrong nothing that duct tape maybe wax when sled is fixed and good old hot glue wont fix lol

 

[overkill131313]

I was thinking they Polaris spot weld the hole sled... I could be wrong nothing that duct tape maybe wax when sled is fixed and good old hot glue wont fix lol

been told glue.....just like the 89-99 chevy truck door hinges where......but been told with a little heat the tunnel will seperate easy! I just dont know how you glue it back together?

 

[dezmitchell]

been told glue.....just like the 89-99 chevy truck door hinges where......but been told with a little heat the tunnel will seperate easy! I just dont know how you glue it back together?

glue!!!!! Wtf!!!

 

[Trax 2 Treadz]

Polaris does use what they call structural bonding on their new sleds.

Here is a link to a major manufacturer of structural adhesives;

 

[Modman]

I would bet the bulkhead is a pricey piece, the chaincase and structural components are all cast into the bulkhead as one unit.

 

[EMANAARON]

Here is break down of every Nut Bolt Washer for the Bulkhead assy, Including Glue.

Im not sure what other parts there are that are broken. But at this rate id say its a Tough fix and under 2500 for parts.

MFG ITEM QTY PRICE TOTAL

Polaris KIT-LORD 406 REPAIR KIT 50ML ([Adhesive] ) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
2204171
$195.69 $195.69



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Polaris SCREW(10) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7516732
$0.90 $2.70



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Polaris BRKT-PIPE/CHASSIS for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
5252680
$2.56 $2.56



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Polaris ASM-CLIP W/8MM STUD RH ([Incl. 15][Requires Adhesive] ) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL O
1017766
$129.99 $129.99



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Polaris SCR-TXTH-M8X1.25X25 8.8 ZODP30 for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7519070
$3.08 $30.80



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Polaris CL8.8 OLV-D for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7518906
$1.07 $2.14



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Polaris ASM-WELD RESONATOR SUPPT LWR for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
1017229
$25.74 $25.74



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Polaris BRACE-LOWER RH MACH ([Requires Adhesive] ) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
5136332
$25.74 $25.74



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Polaris NUT-M8X1.25,FLG,NYLOC-OLIVE D for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7547332
$0.62 $6.82



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Polaris SCR-M10X1.5X25-8.8 HFS ZOD for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7518934
$1.53 $3.06



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Polaris FLOOR-BULKHEAD for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
5251891
$12.35 $12.35



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Polaris WELD-UCA CROSS TUBE for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
1016370
$56.64 $56.64



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Polaris RIVET,INTERLOCK,Z(50) * for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7661637
$0.28 $2.80



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Polaris ASM-BRACE LOWER LH ([Requires Adhesive][Incl. Sleeve] ) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL O
1017942
$44.99 $44.99



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Polaris ASM-CLIP W/8MM STUD LH ([Incl. 15][Requires Adhesive] ) for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL O
1017765
$129.99 $129.99



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Polaris STUD-WHEEL M8X1.25X48 for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7519204
$7.99 $111.86



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Polaris SCREW-HXFL M8X1.25X35 ZOD for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7519052
$1.32 $1.32



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Polaris ASM-MOUNT RESONATOR for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
1017804
$19.99 $19.99



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Polaris SCR-TXTH M8X1.25X35 8.8ZOD P80 for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7519049
$3.59 $3.59



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Polaris SCR-HXFL-M8X1.25X25 8.8 ZODP30 for 2011 Polaris S11CG8/CH8 800 PRO RMK 155/163/ES/INTL ALL OPTIONS
7519243
$1.49 $2.98





Total: $811.75

 

[Modman]

Here is break down of every Nut Bolt Washer for the Bulkhead assy, Including Glue........

..................Total: $811.75

that list is a lot of nuts and bolts, for $800. $195 for a 50 mL tube of glue......

Here are a lot of the other parts you will probably need. If he bent only the front upper bulkhead it won't be as bad, but if he bent the upper tubes, and the lower bulkhead and tunnel in anyway, its going to get expensive......notice that the substructure (all one piece) is going to run you $1600 for the 163" chassis alone, upper tubes are $250, etc etc. adds up quick. I'm betting he's dumping it with 92 miles and $5K for a reason.

1 1016954 ASM-FRAME TUBULAR FRONT, RMK $147.59
2 5521697-350 SEAL-BULB,.375,350CM | [Bulk Svc] $19.36
3 7519245 SCR-HXFL-M8X1.25X50 DP ZODP30 $2.97
4 5632200 SPACER-TUBE CAST $6.75
5 5813178 PAD-RUBBER 1.88X1.38X.5 $2.97
6 1017855 ASM-FRAME TUBULAR REAR RMK $245.99
7 1016959 ASM-STUD PLATE $6.55
8 7547332 NUT-M8X1.25,FLG,NYLOC-OLIVE D $2.97
9 7519249 BOLT-CARR M6X1.0X20 8.8 ZC $2.97
10 7547487 NUT-HXFL-M6X1.0 8 ZC NYL $2.97
11 7519243 SCR-HXFL-M8X1.25X25 8.8 ZODP30 $2.97
12 2204474-309 KIT-MY11 155PRO800 CHASS.W/CC $975.79
12 2204475-309 KIT-MY11 163PRO800 CHASS.W/CC $1,557.99
13 5813662 PAD-6.5X25CM $2.97
14 5813593 PAD-5X5CM $2.97

link to parts fiche . . . . http://www.polarispartshouse.com/po...RUCTURE_-_S11CG8//CH8_ALL_OPTIONS/78331/78346

 

[clarkydubs]

if you didnt write it off i would stay away, i wrote my m8 off on my 4th ride, bulkhead was bent so bad the primary was pushed up against it so the motor wouldnt even turn......ended up doing bulkhead, all 4 a arms, left shock, left ski, hood, and some other stuff.....cost me just under 5 grand to get a dealer to do it. could have done it myself for probably 3500, and that was with fixing my hood and buying a used bulkhead.

 

[EMANAARON]

Definitely can get expensive once you start digging into it. Some times you get lucky and its less than expected.

 

[Colten KM8]

Ya i heard we hired you back as fulltime you plan to be kicken around for more then a the summer then?.....Better hurry up with all the girls we hired for summer students marv is acting like a rooster in a hen house you better get in there lol

i prob wont be there when you get back ...Goin to bc for vacation loadin up the bike and riding for a week i hear theres some wicked trails around pentiction/k-town.

Ya ill be back for more then the summer, i do see a lot of girls around town, not too many guys though this summer, Marv must love work now!




It looks like im gonna walk away from this one guys!

 

[snopro]

been told glue.....just like the 89-99 chevy truck door hinges where......but been told with a little heat the tunnel will seperate easy! I just dont know how you glue it back together?

Glue! How much heat does it take to seperate? These things aren't going to fall apart if you grass drag them are they? Bawhahahahaha!:d