Recent content by Caribooskibum

My 2001 RMK 800 just had the mag side rebuilt (New jug, piston and head) and it seems like it only wants to be held wide open. I'm finding it really boggy during take off and in the midrange. I obviously can't run it wide open all the time, any thoughts?

I was wondering how much, if any, slop there should be in the driven clutch? Mine can move about 5mm side to side on my '01 800RMK. It seems a little excessive to me.

I think you have a great point modman. I'm thinking that my crank is not indexed/bent. That's just from going over the 'troubleshooting' section in the repair manual and comparing symptoms that I had before I blew it up. The told me at the shop it was bad gas that blew it up, but I'm not...

Ha! I think I've already used up one tub of vaseline when I had to pay for a Mag side rebuild with used parts. I'm not one to do things half assed, but the shop had already done the work without telling me. You'll have to excuse my ignorance as I'm new to sledding. But what does a rebuild...

I was told it was about $1800 just for the rebuild parts, plus labour. I'm really wondering what I should look for if they want to keep my case and crank. I really would rather a whole swap if that's the better option. Still not too thrilled on having to replace the engine 1/2 a season after...

I blew my MAG side piston, cylinder, and damaged my head 7 rides (all under 50km round trip) after buying it for $4000. It has been repaired with used piston, cylinder and head.