just Bought a t3. Needed upgrades? Maintenance advise

Jwaldner93 · Nov 10, 2019

Hey so just picked up a mint 2015 skidoo summit 163” t3 has about 1200km on it. Just wondering what all for maintenance a guy should do? Going to drop chaincase oil and take a peak, check track tension, belt deflection. Anything else you would recommend before hitting the snow? Also any upgrades that are a must with these? Don’t want to spend a lot of money but it is bone stock now with only a spi can on it

pfi572 · Nov 10, 2019

Rear suspension bushings will be toast probably. The ones that the rods attach too.
Ski bushings and rubbers
Fuel filter
Pull clean and replace clutch springs .
Just a few easy cheap ones

jpmez69 · Nov 10, 2019

1200 kms is barely broken in. I've got over 5000 kms on mine. All I've ever done is adjusted the belt height, track and chain. Just do what was on your list, enjoy and ride.

1100 · Nov 10, 2019

Good sleds. I’ve got a 2015 163 x. 4200km. Most reliable sled I’ve owned. Favourite mods to date are 3 inch bar risers, and Munster ski rubber savers.

Junior Highmark · Nov 10, 2019

Following, just picked up a '15 174 800 with 1400km my self.

Came with a finger throttle, wondering if anyone recommends? Never used one before.

pfi572 · Nov 10, 2019

The T3 is probably one of the most reliable sleds made over the years .
Very little needed other then Maintance.
If you grab the rear bumper and pick up and down and it feels sloppy in suspension? It’s the bushings. Just FYI.
They are hard on them and they are cheap .
With springs in clutch’s ? It’s not the miles but the time sitting compressed .
Will run okay but not great if getting weak .

Jwaldner93 · Nov 10, 2019

pfi572 said:
The T3 is probably one of the most reliable sleds made over the years .
Very little needed other then Maintance.
If you grab the rear bumper and pick up and down and it feels sloppy in suspension? It’s the bushings. Just FYI.
They are hard on them and they are cheap .
With springs in clutch’s ? It’s not the miles but the time sitting compressed .
Will run okay but not great if getting weak .

ok this is interesting cause there seems to be a some sag when I pick up the rear end so that is what this would be ? Bushings ? I imagine I would need clutch compression tools to change the secondary spring ? And yes looking like will need new ski bushings to.

Turts · Nov 10, 2019

Love the finger throttle. Just be sure it is fitted with a guard.
Munster ski bushing savers, rear springs inserts and service the shocks.
Regular clutch maintenance and you should be good to go for ever!

pfi572 · Nov 10, 2019

Jwaldner93 said:
ok this is interesting cause there seems to be a some sag when I pick up the rear end so that is what this would be ? Bushings ? I imagine I would need clutch compression tools to change the secondary spring ?

The sag is common and some UHMW bushings fix that .
If bushings are gone it will feel sloppy .
They are in this area . As well as on other ends of the rods as well .

Caper11 · Nov 10, 2019

Jwaldner93 said:
ok this is interesting cause there seems to be a some sag when I pick up the rear end so that is what this would be ? Bushings ? I imagine I would need clutch compression tools to change the secondary spring ? And yes looking like will need new ski bushings to.

Ive had to do the rear top hat bushings, rear shock bushings, all within 500miles, on both xm’s ive owned, because of that sag.

My new G4 when it was new. I totally disassembled the rear skid and greased every pivot point.

Jwaldner93 · Nov 11, 2019

Does anybody know any good dealers in Alberta that do stock shock revalves ? And where to get heavier torsion springs

Turts · Nov 11, 2019

Enzo in High River.

https://www.enzocanada.com/

Any dealer can get you Doo HD springs.

Caper11 · Nov 11, 2019

Jwaldner93 said:
Does anybody know any good dealers in Alberta that do stock shock revalves ? And where to get heavier torsion springs

Yep give Tim at enzo a shout. He can set you up with everything you need.

catmando · Nov 11, 2019

Anybody a little farther north, like Edmonton? Thx

Caper11 · Nov 11, 2019

catmando said:
Anybody a little farther north, like Edmonton? Thx

For shocks??????

Mb suspension.

catmando · Nov 11, 2019

Caper11 said:
For shocks??????

Mb suspension.

Thinking HD springs and revalve the shocks if it’s possible on x package shocks, I’m new too doo

Caper11 · Nov 11, 2019

catmando said:
Thinking HD springs and revalve the shocks if it’s possible on x package shocks, I’m new too doo

.
MB suspension should be able to help you out,

catmando · Nov 11, 2019

Will check em out

bayman · Nov 12, 2019

There is a an insert that goes in the torsion spring that helps a lot with the rear sag, having a brain fart now and can't think of the name of them. Make sure you specify if you have regular torsion springs or the heavy duty when purchasing Suspension bushings and munster ski rubber savers are a must. Fat boy springs can be purchased at any stealership. 7500km on mine, 4000km boosted. Will be doing rebuild at some point this season i suspect actually I know.

skegpro · Nov 12, 2019

Jwaldner93 said:
Does anybody know any good dealers in Alberta that do stock shock revalves ? And where to get heavier torsion springs

Man I wouldn't spend your money on a revalve. I was for ever blowing seals out of those POS shocks.
Watch for a used set of raptors or something.

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