Summer once-over on my '04 Summit, what to look for?

[Old-Soul]

Sooner than we know it, the snow will be here again and that means I better get some summer maintenance out of the way on the old girl. What I have is an '04 Summit 800, I've owned it one season and the guy before me allegedly had a complete factory crate motor put in it. On the last ride of the winter the primary came apart on me. I've since rebuilt it and am just waiting to put it back on the sled when I get a chance. The machine has a Team secondary but other than that, she is stock. I've changed the oil and adjusted the chain and it has new plugs. Is there anything else I should take care of now before I hop back on? What would you guys suggest I watch out for? I know it's almost 10 years old but I'd like to get a solid season out of her before upgrading next year.

 

[tex78]

Check the coolant bottle for deformed around the cap. ( ovels and not round )

Check for the rubber coming off the reed boots

Take the outer air box off the side panel and put frog skin , or something that let's air through the holes there
They suck belt dust and snow unless fixed.

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[~Rowdy~]

I had quite the list for my 04 every summer

- take apart and clean both clutches, replace buttons and o-rings on primary, and other parts as needed
- grease the skid
- check Y-pipe bolts and Nord locks
- clean rave valves
- clean the engine compartment
- change the belt regardless of wear
- change spark plugs
- fog it, if I didn't fog it I'd start it once a month, smell the 2 stroke and bring her up to temp
- put in fuel stabilizer
- drain chain case oil, check chain, replace if needed and add in new oil
- I'd also put a piece of tape on the mountain bar to remind me to re-torque the clutches after doing a quick rip in the parking lot the first day

I think that's it.

 

[tex78]

Crap forgot about the pipe bolts.

Ya them too.

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[Old-Soul]

So I'm finally getting around to giving the sled a cleanup. Man, previous owner didn't take too good of care of the old Summit. What a mess.

So I have a question regarding my reed valves. Some of the petals are chipped. Should a guy replace them with OEM or spring for some aftermarket jobbies? The boots appear to be fine.

thanks

 

[Trashy]

So I'm finally getting around to giving the sled a cleanup. Man, previous owner didn't take too good of care of the old Summit. What a mess.

So I have a question regarding my reed valves. Some of the petals are chipped. Should a guy replace them with OEM or spring for some aftermarket jobbies? The boots appear to be fine.

thanks

I would put factory reeds in, if your only going to upgrade next year.

 

[tex78]

So I'm finally getting around to giving the sled a cleanup. Man, previous owner didn't take too good of care of the old Summit. What a mess.

So I have a question regarding my reed valves. Some of the petals are chipped. Should a guy replace them with OEM or spring for some aftermarket jobbies? The boots appear to be fine.

thanks

I have some stockers from a 07 that are like New. 50 for reeds and boots.

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[Trashy]

I have some stockers from a 07 that are like New. 50 for reeds and boots.

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If I still had my 04 HME, that would be a done deal. With a look or a decent pic! Well worth looking into Old-Soul......

 

[Old-Soul]

I imagine the reeds are the same for all years of this platform?

Tex, ever pass through Red Deer?

 

[Trashy]

I imagine the reeds are the same for all years of this platform?

Tex, ever pass through Red Deer?

Late 03-07

 

[tex78]

I imagine the reeds are the same for all years of this platform?

Tex, ever pass through Red Deer?

I'm only 40 min west.

Might be this weekend other wise I would say the thunderstuck at bo's the 17th.



I have more rev parts too.

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[Old-Soul]

Ahh you're out Rocky way.

I'm out of town pretty much next week but I'll probably be able to swing out and pick those up, or we can meet up on the 17th. Whichever is easiest. Thanks!

 

[tex78]

Ok. U need any more rev parts ??

Was going to sell them at the cycleworks thingy table on the 29th.

I'll give ya a good guy deal on it all.

Fuel tank , Jack shaft , track shaft , front lower belly pan black , snow flap , x steering stem shaft ,

Hole bunch of stuff

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[Old-Soul]

I think I'm good for most everything else, but I'll ask my uncle if he's needing anything more for his.

 

[_Adrian_]

Ok. U need any more rev parts ??

Was going to sell them at the cycleworks thingy table on the 29th.

I'll give ya a good guy deal on it all.

Fuel tank , Jack shaft , track shaft , front lower belly pan black , snow flap , x steering stem shaft ,

Hole bunch of stuff

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What else you got ??
Doo tell

 

[tex78]

07 800 r stock reeds ( real close to vee force )

Track shaft with 10 tooth drivers

Some yellow skid wheels.

A 47 bottom gear ( hard to find )

I'm sure theres more.




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[Old-Soul]

Alrighty.

Rebuilt primary. Replaced reeds. Cleaned RAVE valves. New plugs. Changed chain case oil. Greased skid. New belt. Installed monster boards. Polished tunnel. Post-forward mod. God I hope I put this heap together right haha. It runs so that's a start!

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[Old-Soul]

So I got a chance to take it for a spin last weekend and I've got a drive-train question.

Sometimes, not all the time, when I get on the throttle from a stand-still there's a "clunk" sound/feeling when the track takes off. Chain is in good shape and adjusted. Where should I be looking to sort this out?

 

[tex78]

Normal for the slop in the track to drivers.

Think its worse with int-ext drivers.

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[Twacked]

Do a leak down test. Make sure you check your carb boots and y pipe for cracks.