Ski-doo Recoils

[~Rowdy~]

Ok, I'm gonna be on my 2nd new recoil of the season. Why in the F**K doesn't ski-doo make these outta metal? Or where is the man that is a good machinist with a metal version. I would pay $400-$500 for a metal recoil that will never break the way this cheap plastic cr@p that ski-doo makes.

On another note...anyone with a hook up on a new recoil?! :d I'm almost outta money

 

[bhowes]

did you break the housing or just the spring can show you how to rewind them how was your break in ride did you spend the day starting your sled off the primary

 

[JoHNI_T]

I saw your video,,, nice engine job



but try not to let it go flying back at the sled,,,


I always pull out 6inch until compression,, nice medium strength pull but not ALL the way out,,, then return it by hand dont let it fling



biggest thing DONT PULL OUT TOO FAR.... had a buddy do that to mine

damn things,, they can be fixed as well...

 

[~Rowdy~]

did you break the housing or just the spring can show you how to rewind them how was your break in ride did you spend the day starting your sled off the primary

I broke the housing and a couple other parts. Spent 5hrs trying to Macgyver something up with pieces from mine and parts from another shop. Rewound the spring 4 times, put it on and took it off at least 20 times. The issue is that the ring that holds everything in place on the plastic nub kept popping off and causing it not to catch.

Please disregard my lack of "technical" terms, lol

and yes sunday was spent manually pulling with string on clutch.

 

[sledderdoc]

Not sure what your exhaust is like. If you still have the suitcase dump it for a can. Also tape heat reflecting tape over the recoil. Went through three on my summit did this and problem was solved. Vent kits help too.

 

[JoHNI_T]

I broke the housing and a couple other parts. Spent 5hrs trying to Macgyver something up with pieces from mine and parts from another shop. Rewound the spring 4 times, put it on and took it off at least 20 times. The issue is that the ring that holds everything in place on the plastic nub kept popping off and causing it not to catch.

Please disregard my lack of "technical" terms, lol

well if its cracked that just sucks,,

your good on the terms

 

[~Rowdy~]

I saw your video,,, nice engine job



but try not to let it go flying back at the sled,,,


I always pull out 6inch until compression,, nice medium strength pull but not ALL the way out,,, then return it by hand dont let it fling



biggest thing DONT PULL OUT TOO FAR.... had a buddy do that to mine

damn things,, they can be fixed as well...

I try to do the same, it's easy pulling over this new motor. Discovered the "new" engine in my sled when I got it from the dealer wasn't new whatsoever. They pieced it together just so it'd work. Always had a problem starting it. Motor was going day I bought it.

New engine pulls over luike a breeze, even with wrapping the string on the clutch. I try not to pull too far out, I'm short and have little arms anyways, so don't really have the reach or height to pull it too far

 

[~Rowdy~]

Not sure what your exhaust is like. If you still have the suitcase dump it for a can. Also tape heat reflecting tape over the recoil. Went through three on my summit did this and problem was solved. Vent kits help too.

I've got a can on her, but didn't know about the reflecting tape...what does this do? Yeah I'm going to drill some vent holes in my panels to try to cool her down a bit more.

 

[sledderdoc]

I've got a can on her, but didn't know about the reflecting tape...what does this do? Yeah I'm going to drill some vent holes in my panels to try to cool her down a bit more.

Tape just helps reflect heat so it doesn't heat up as much. easy peasy to install and it did seem to help mine.

 

[~Rowdy~]

Tape just helps reflect heat so it doesn't heat up as much. easy peasy to install and it did seem to help mine.

I'd assume I would be able to find this reflective tape most anywhere? Actually...we probably have some at my shop as I work for a heating company. Would tape for duct seals work? It's reflective. Or do I need something "special"?

 

[bhowes]

I broke the housing and a couple other parts. Spent 5hrs trying to Macgyver something up with pieces from mine and parts from another shop. Rewound the spring 4 times, put it on and took it off at least 20 times. The issue is that the ring that holds everything in place on the plastic nub kept popping off and causing it not to catch.

Please disregard my lack of "technical" terms, lol

and yes sunday was spent manually pulling with string on clutch.

sorry girl just saw your other post chitty luck but a good lesson learned some are hard to take i might have a spare off of an 01 in my garage will check tonight dont know if the housing is the same but the guts should be will pm you if i have one

 

[~Rowdy~]

sorry girl just saw your other post chitty luck but a good lesson learned some are hard to take i might have a spare off of an 01 in my garage will check tonight dont know if the housing is the same but the guts should be will pm you if i have one

Awesome thanks a bunch! I needed a beer when it happened, trust me, lol.

 

[bhowes]

ya when you hear funny noise after a rebuild your heart ussually sinks into the pit of your guts and you say ohhh fawk glad you hear yours was not holy fawk

 

[DownhillBill]

...shoulda seen all the people look as Rowdys driving up the trail in reverse in her truck. If they would have moved over she would have passed them lol!

 

[~Rowdy~]

ya when you hear funny noise after a rebuild your heart ussually sinks into the pit of your guts and you say ohhh fawk glad you hear yours was not holy fawk

Yeah my heart sank for sure. After everything with this sled I just wanted to give up. Not gonna lie, I shed a tear or two on the truck ride down.

...shoulda seen all the people look as Rowdys driving up the trail in reverse in her truck. If they would have moved over she would have passed them lol!

haha yeah, reversing my truck up the trail must have looked pretty funny. But I had a good move ratcheting and one handed opening a beer.

 

[Snohog]

your just to strong, godda take it easy on them things, your riding ski-doo dont forget lol :d

 

[DownhillBill]

But I had a good move ratcheting and one handed opening a beer.

That was EXTREMELY impressive lol!

 

[JaySimon]

I'd assume I would be able to find this reflective tape most anywhere? Actually...we probably have some at my shop as I work for a heating company. Would tape for duct seals work? It's reflective. Or do I need something "special"?

Foil tape, it will be on the shelf somewhere. Looks like duct tape, but is shinier, and more 'foil-y'

 

[~Rowdy~]

your just to strong, godda take it easy on them things, your riding ski-doo dont forget lol :d

haha yeah I guess so. But I like to ride her hard and put her away wet. lol

That was EXTREMELY impressive lol!

What can I say...*ahh*...I got skills

 

[~Rowdy~]

Foil tape, it will be on the shelf somewhere. Looks like duct tape, but is shinier, and more 'foil-y'

haha thanks! I will keep a look out once I find a recoil. I'm REAL good at putting them on and taking them off now. Along with the pipe and can