track swap on 2008 M8

mattthegreat · 11-03-2009, 03:57 PM

there is no gap at all. i am all out of ideas i might just pull the diamond drive off and pull the whole shaft out if i can do that i dont know?

Fallen · 11-03-2009, 04:02 PM

it should slide away from the diamond drive. im not sure about taking the whole diamond drive off i havent done it, but it's not to say it can't be done. sorry i couldn't help much.

mattthegreat · 11-03-2009, 04:06 PM

it will slide like a half inch if that does the bolt inside the shaft come right out or does it stay in there

Fallen · 11-03-2009, 04:08 PM

comes right out. is your brake caliper off? or is your shaft hitting the silencer?

mattthegreat · 11-03-2009, 04:12 PM

i took the whole brake system off let it hang like you said now there is a hole and the shaft the should slide right out it looks like but its not sliding out do i need to loosen anything by the drivers or on the clutch side.

Fallen · 11-03-2009, 04:18 PM

theres nothing on the clutch side but if your drivers are still in the track notches it will prevent you from slidingthe shaft over you must just have to muscle it over maybe give it a few taps with a dead blow hammer. I'm heading out now I'll be back on later ill try and help you when i get back if you havent figured it out yet. it's hard for me to visualize what needs to be done with out looking at your sled. I had my hood and side panel off when i did mine and had my sled tip over on its side. talk to later hopefully it works out for you.

mattthegreat · 11-03-2009, 05:04 PM

i got it thanks for all the imput you helped me out so much

Fallen · 11-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Good hear! Now the fun part is wrestling the skid back into place with the new track.

bolt · 11-03-2009, 05:42 PM

hey there i have a M1000 as well i was told if u ride the mountains u should run the gears out of a m800 there lower geared .

Rucky · 11-03-2009, 08:36 PM

For anyone out there that wants to attempt this in the future, I am presently changing tracks in an '08 F8 and the diamond drive stays put. all that needs to be done is pull the four nuts off from the inside of the tunnel that hold the brake assem. on. Then take the nut off in the middle of the shaft. It's a 16mm socket and you'll need a long azz extension. After that the shafts should split and from there it should be easy...

crm1000 · 11-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by bolt

hey there i have a M1000 as well i was told if u ride the mountains u should run the gears out of a m800 there lower geared .

i also ride an m1000 and so does a buddy of mine we ride in the mountains and we both have the stock gearing and we have never had an issue with a hill or in the deep snow but you would definately benefit with lowwer gears from an m8 i am thinking of trying it but as for being told you HAVE to run this gearing you dont have to

deyell01 · 11-09-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by crm1000

i also ride an m1000 and so does a buddy of mine we ride in the mountains and we both have the stock gearing and we have never had an issue with a hill or in the deep snow but you would definately benefit with lowwer gears from an m8 i am thinking of trying it but as for being told you HAVE to run this gearing you dont have to

What about the gears out of a 2010 crossfire 800 would they be lower than a M1000. Thanks in adavance

11-03-2009, 03:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
mattthegreat Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gibbons Posts: 31 Casino Cash: $41800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 there is no gap at all. i am all out of ideas i might just pull the diamond drive off and pull the whole shaft out if i can do that i dont know?

11-03-2009, 04:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fallen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $186600 Thanks: 54 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 it should slide away from the diamond drive. im not sure about taking the whole diamond drive off i havent done it, but it's not to say it can't be done. sorry i couldn't help much. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat CF700 SP 153x2.25, D&D y-pipe,monster pipe, silencer. BMP high alttitude Head, V-force reeds, Bulls eye intake. M7 gearing. Boondocker control box. Boss seat. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 eps, bone stock.

11-03-2009, 04:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
mattthegreat Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gibbons Posts: 31 Casino Cash: $41800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 it will slide like a half inch if that does the bolt inside the shaft come right out or does it stay in there

11-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fallen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $186600 Thanks: 54 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 comes right out. is your brake caliper off? or is your shaft hitting the silencer? __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat CF700 SP 153x2.25, D&D y-pipe,monster pipe, silencer. BMP high alttitude Head, V-force reeds, Bulls eye intake. M7 gearing. Boondocker control box. Boss seat. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 eps, bone stock.

11-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
mattthegreat Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gibbons Posts: 31 Casino Cash: $41800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 i took the whole brake system off let it hang like you said now there is a hole and the shaft the should slide right out it looks like but its not sliding out do i need to loosen anything by the drivers or on the clutch side.

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11-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Fallen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $186600 Thanks: 54 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 theres nothing on the clutch side but if your drivers are still in the track notches it will prevent you from slidingthe shaft over you must just have to muscle it over maybe give it a few taps with a dead blow hammer. I'm heading out now I'll be back on later ill try and help you when i get back if you havent figured it out yet. it's hard for me to visualize what needs to be done with out looking at your sled. I had my hood and side panel off when i did mine and had my sled tip over on its side. talk to later hopefully it works out for you. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat CF700 SP 153x2.25, D&D y-pipe,monster pipe, silencer. BMP high alttitude Head, V-force reeds, Bulls eye intake. M7 gearing. Boondocker control box. Boss seat. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 eps, bone stock.

11-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
mattthegreat Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gibbons Posts: 31 Casino Cash: $41800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 i got it thanks for all the imput you helped me out so much

11-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Fallen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. McMurray Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $186600 Thanks: 54 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 Good hear! Now the fun part is wrestling the skid back into place with the new track. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat CF700 SP 153x2.25, D&D y-pipe,monster pipe, silencer. BMP high alttitude Head, V-force reeds, Bulls eye intake. M7 gearing. Boondocker control box. Boss seat. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 eps, bone stock.

11-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
bolt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: williams lake Posts: 3 Casino Cash: $55800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 hey there i have a M1000 as well i was told if u ride the mountains u should run the gears out of a m800 there lower geared .

11-03-2009, 08:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rucky Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hilliard, Alberta Posts: 1,448 Casino Cash: $804990 Thanks: 975 Thanked 353 Times in 279 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 For anyone out there that wants to attempt this in the future, I am presently changing tracks in an '08 F8 and the diamond drive stays put. all that needs to be done is pull the four nuts off from the inside of the tunnel that hold the brake assem. on. Then take the nut off in the middle of the shaft. It's a 16mm socket and you'll need a long azz extension. After that the shafts should split and from there it should be easy... __________________ Shane. 2010 M8 SP 153" "These mountains were put here for us to enjoy." -Jared Sessions

11-08-2009, 04:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
crm1000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: athabasca alberta Posts: 156 Casino Cash: $147000 Thanks: 21 Thanked 42 Times in 21 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 Originally Posted by bolt hey there i have a M1000 as well i was told if u ride the mountains u should run the gears out of a m800 there lower geared . i also ride an m1000 and so does a buddy of mine we ride in the mountains and we both have the stock gearing and we have never had an issue with a hill or in the deep snow but you would definately benefit with lowwer gears from an m8 i am thinking of trying it but as for being told you HAVE to run this gearing you dont have to __________________ 2007 m1000 2005 f150 fx4 supercrew

11-09-2009, 09:57 AM	#24 (permalink)
deyell01 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wainwright alberta Posts: 3 Casino Cash: $7300 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: track swap on 2008 M8 Originally Posted by crm1000 i also ride an m1000 and so does a buddy of mine we ride in the mountains and we both have the stock gearing and we have never had an issue with a hill or in the deep snow but you would definately benefit with lowwer gears from an m8 i am thinking of trying it but as for being told you HAVE to run this gearing you dont have to What about the gears out of a 2010 crossfire 800 would they be lower than a M1000. Thanks in adavance

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