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Schmidt Bros Motorsports Phazer Dual Exhaust

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Schmidt Bros Motorsports Phazer Dual Exhaust

Schmidt Bros Motorsports (SBM) offers dual and single exhaust systems for 2007 and up Yamaha Phazers.

These exhausts claim to add as much as five horsepower and reduce overall weight by up to 9 lbs. Sound levels are close to stock but have a refined raspy note and no mid to top end blat.

No mapping modifications are required however SBM recommends its cold air intakes and a tunnel closer kit available from SBM for a minimal cost.

SBM exhaust systems have a durable coating that’s available in 6 color options. The end cap stingers are removable for repacking and are constructed of high quality stainless steel available in brushed or polished finish.

The dual exhaust retails for $699.99 US and the single exhaust system retails for $399.99 US.

Visit www.schmidtbrosmotorsports.com and call 989-756-2150 to inquire about the 13 different products available for your Yamaha Phazer.

BRP Give Back To Volunteers Who Work On Trails

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BRP TO DONATE UP TO $1 MILLION TO CANADIAN SNOWMOBILE CLUBS

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As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, BRP and its Ski-Doo® dealers will donate up to $1 million to Canadian snowmobile clubs for snowmobile trails through the Ski-Doo Million Dollar Club Support Program.

Regardless of the brand they own, every Canadian snowmobiler will be able to participate in this fundraising program.

For each snowmobiler submitting a certificate at their Ski-Doo dealership, BRP will donate $10 to their snowmobile club through the program.

Program certificates are available in all Canadian snowmobile magazines, at fall snowmobile shows, and on ski-doo.com.

An advertising, public relations and direct mailing campaign will also be launched to encourage snowmobilers to participate.

“Launching a grassroots funding campaign to benefit clubs is a natural fit with our 50th anniversary celebration because Ski-Doo was right there at the beginning to help establish the very first organized snowmobile trails in Canada,” said Alain Villemure, vice-president and general manager of the Ski-Doo / Sea-Doo division. “We’ve always recognized and appreciated the hard work our clubs and volunteers carry out on snowmobile trails — and how important those trails are for the safety of the sport.”

The top club in each of the following regions: Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic Provinces (New-Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador), Saskatchewan, and Manitoba will receive a limited 50th anniversary edition of a 2009 Ski-Doo MX Z snowmobile to use for additional fundraising activities.

There will also be parts, accessory and clothing incentives for clubs that reach 75% or more participation from their membership.

Team Industries Acquires Thunder Shift

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TEAM Industries, the design leader in CVT technology and manufacturer of over 500,000 CVT’s per year, is proud to announce they have acquired the Thunder Shift and Heavy Hitter product lines and related intellectual properties of Thunder Products.

The Thunder Shift and Heavy Hitter shift weights and CVT tuning components will become TEAM products and TEAM will work directly with Thunder Products’ distributors. Thunder Products will become a full-line distributor of TEAM aftermarket products.

Mark Schiffner, General Manager of the TEAM aftermarket division comments, “We are very excited about having the Thunder Shift and Heavy Hitter shift weights as TEAM products and are incorporating them into our snowmobile clutch kits. The tunablilty of these shift weights is second to none. The ability to fine-tune in the field instead of having to get a new spring or cam made will give our racers and end users the performance edge.”

As part of the agreement with Thunder Products and its president Lonn Peterson, TEAM Industries will obtain the exclusive rights to Lonn’s patents for adjustable shift weight (nos. 5,562,555 & 5,692,982).

Call 218-844-3283 for a free TEAM snowmobile or ATV catalog.

ARCTIVA COMP 3 GEAR

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ARCTIVA COMP 3 GEAR

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Arctiva’s Comp 3 line of snow gear exudes style and performance. The jackets and bibs are constructed of durable, waterproof nylon with sealed seams and are fully insulated with 120g Holofil™ to keep the weather where it belongs.

Nylon overlays have been added in critical wear areas to ensure the gear has a long life.

Additional jacket features include multiple vents, a rolled fleece collar, fleece-lined handwarmer pockets and bib interface connectors to lock your jacket and pants together.

The bibs also feature articulated and padded knees, full-length side zippers and an adjustable inseam.

Arctiva’s Comp 3 gloves offer the same durable, waterproof nylon construction that is fully-insulated and features a waterproof and breathable Hipora™ membrane liner.

Neoprene panels add flexibility while the Diamond PVC palm keeps the gloves strong. For temperature regulation, there is an integrated backhand vent and heat pad pocket.

The entire Comp 3 line is available in black, blue, red, yellow and green with camouflage accents.

Jackets and bibs are available in sizes S-XXXXXL; gloves are available in sizes S-XXL.

JACKETS & BIBS
S-XXL
SUG. RETAIL: $150.00

XXXL-XXXXXL
SUG. RETAIL: $165.00

GLOVES
SUG. RETAIL: $40.00

To see the entire Arctiva line go to www.arctiva.com or contact your local Parts Unlimited dealer.

4-Strokes vs. 2-Strokes

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4-Strokes vs. 2-Strokes

Question:

Dear Motorhead,

Why does Supertrax and other magazines refer to Yamaha snowmobiles by horsepower rating instead of engine size? I know 4-strokes make less power per cc than 2-strokes, So this should be brought to a reader’s attention.

I’d also like to comment on 4 stroke longevity. I have a sport bike and a 4-stroke quad and they do smoke (more than a 2 stroke )and require expensive rebuilds such as cams, cam followers pistons, rings, valves and guides.

Eric

Response:

Thanks for your email!

Your questions are interesting and have been regularly addressed in many issues of SUPERTRAX.

With the proliferation of 4 stroke models it is actually better to compare by HP than cc as the segments line up that way as a result of established parameters. Example – the 600cc class is the 120-125 HP class – right? Yamaha’s Vector is a 120 HP sled with a 1000cc triple 4 stroke. It is priced almost dead-on with the 600 class 2 stroke traffic so that’s why we put them together and compare them.

Yes, 4 strokes are real expensive to rebuild and when they explode it hurts. However, the market impression (this has been editorialized in ST many times!) is that 4 strokes will last longer.

Under most circumstances – I wouldn’t disagree with that general assertion. However, lets say a 4 stroke will go 20,000 miles in a sled without a rebuild and a clean 2 stroke will go 10,000 miles.

I would estimate the cost to rebuild the 2 stroke twice would be very close to rebuilding the 4 stroke once. See where I’m going? In any case, 4 stroke sled engines which are not exposed to dirt and water like dirt bikes and ATV’s have proven to be exceptionally reliable.

Motorhead Mark

How Can I Remove My Shocks For Rebuilding?

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I’d like to have all 4 OEM shocks on my ’05 Polaris 600 XC SP rebuilt. My dealer sends them out to a shock expert so I’d like to remove them myself. The front end are coil over Ryde FX.

What is the best method for removing the front end shocks & do I require any special tools for compressing the springs?

Also it’s been a while since I’ve removed a skid frame & I’ve never removed one with a torque sensing link that my Edge chasis has. Any pointers to make this job easier would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Blair

Response:

Thanks for your email!

You’ll need a spring compressor to remove the coil over springs from the the front shocks. Your shock guy will do it so leave them on.

The TSL should be unbolted from the tunnel – not the rear arm. You likely need a very skinny open end wrench to reach between the link and the upper rear tire to hold the bolt while you loosen it from the running board. I’ve actually ground down a wrench for this specific purpose. 

The drill is to put down a mat on the garage floor and throw the sled around on its side – don’t try to do a skid with the rear of the sled elevated – it doesn’t work – either removal or install is much harder.

Flip it back and forth and you’ll be much happier. Insert the skid into the track with the track pulled completely out of the tunnel and then swing it back into the tunnel. This is the hardest part of the re-install.

Shove the rail tips way up to the drive axle when you swing the skid and track back in. You can loosen the rear tires and shove the axle forward but guys who know how to do this don’t normally move the rear axle forward.

When it comes down to it – you simply have to learn each sleds nuances. It sucks the first time but after you do it once you’ll be telling everyone else how it’s done. You will have skinned knuckles to prove you did it. 

Hey, it’s a while til we ride again so take your time.

Motorhead Mark

Darting Issue and Solution

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I found the article on the Snowtracker ski runner very interesting. I have been fighting a BAD darting condition, heavy steering and inside ski-lift on my 06 Yamaha Attak.

My present set-up is pretty aggressive because I really enjoy precise steering. I have a Pair of C & A skis, 6 in shaper bars and upgraded the stock 11 mm swaybar to a 12 mm bar. 

I have been toying with the idea of putting the stock skis on and putting a pair of Snowtracker runners on. Could you recommend which runner, semi aggressive or the aggressive and any other set-up changes. 

I ride mainly groomed trails in Ontario and Quebec, but also put a fair amount of miles on the trail here in New York. 

Thanks for your time. 

Matt Burt 

Response:

Thanks for your email!

I would recommend the big ones (aggressive) for your riding profile. Let us know when you try them next winter what you think.

You’ll find the difference in the two runners (aggressive and trail) is not in the control but in the steering effort. They both track very, very straight and dart-free.

Motorhead Mark

A Million Little Questions About Cats

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

First off, I love the Magazine. Keep up the good work! Now, I’m looking at getting a new sled. I have it down the 2007 F8 LXR and the 2007 Jaguar EB.

Both of these sleds are new. I do most of my riding in minnesota and wisconsin trail systems. I’m riding a 2001 ZR 600 EFI APV right now and want to get another Cat with the new twinspar chassie. I would like a little bit more power than what my 600 gives me.

I’ve been told the F8 gets better MPG than the Jaguar and with a bigger tank also, that would mean more distance. Have you guys found that to be true?

I also have been told that the Jaguar pulls like an 800 corner to corner and pulls real hard up to 80 plus. Would this be also correct?

In Supertrax Volume 19 , Number 4 you said the clutch kit for the jaguar provided an improvement in power and top end. Do you have any more information on that? Triple digits top end or how would that power compare to the 800? Is there any drawback in MPG with this kit?

Any information about both of these sleds would be great. I’m looking to save some money, but still want new so that is why i have it down to the 07’s. I know about most of the recalls on both of them.

Take care, 

Dan Titterud

Response:

Thanks for your email!

Okay, you’ve got lots of questions. Power? The Jag’s 4 stroke produces a claimed 125 HP. It feels like more at trails speeds because it’s a 4 stroke – it has more torque. Make sure you stud the Jag if you buy it.

Fuel mileage? The Jag wins hands down over the 800. The 1100 4 stroke in the Jag will deliver between 16-18 mpg on most rides. The 800 will be less than 15.

Both sleds ride exceptionally well but the ’07 800 pushes (understeers) in turns. I would recommend you immediately lose the stock dual runner carbides and install a set of single blade 6 inchers. This will make a dramatic improvement. The Jag is heavier up front and pushes less although the carbide change would be welcome there as well.

Both sleds are super good in bumps.

Hope this helps.

Motorhead Mark

How Much Oil Do I Add After A Rebuild?

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Question:

Dear Motorhead,

I have a 2006 Ski-Doo 600 HO SDI GTX Limited and I’m in the process of rebuilding the engine after a piston burn down. How much oil do I add to the first tank of gas?

Thanks,

Rich

Response:

Thanks for your email!

It is usually accepted that a mixture of 50:1 (about 15 ounces in five gallons) in your first tank of fuel after a 2 stroke rebuild is adequate. What is equally – if not more important – is to stay light on the loud handle for at least 30-50 miles.

Allow the piston rings a chance to “seat” and keep the combustion temps low in an effort to not unnecessarily create a tight condition from excess heat. You may want to insert new plugs after running the oil rich fuel through.

Your engine does not like excess oil from a long term standpoint and the plugs may get “hairy” and not perform as well as they should or could.

Hope this helps!

Motorhead Mark

2009 Sno Pro and Tucker Hibbert – A Lethal Combo

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Team Arctic is readying its rider weapons of choice for this season’s ISOC National Snocross Tour, and the allegiance of Tucker Hibbert fans will be happy to know he is on board prepared to win.

Hibbert will pilot his 2009 Sno Pro 600, and is mentally and physically prepared to improve upon his 2008 Stock Championship winning season.

He also crushed the competition at ESPN’s Winter X games, capturing the gold medal – by a large margin – and adding a seventh medal overall to his collection.

It was Hibbert’s third victory at the event; the 24-year-old is still the youngest athlete ever to claim Winter, or Summer X gold, doing so in 2000 at age 15.

“Tucker is one of the best racers to watch; he has a way of making race fans cheer for him that aren’t necessarily Arctic Cat loyalists,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “We expect Tucker to do very well, especially with all the changes we’ve made to the Sno Pro 600. This combo should be stronger than anyone has ever seen.”

“I’m looking forward to racing in the new ISOC series. I’ll be at all the national ISOC races leading up to the Winter X Games. This will be my tenth Winter X competition and at every one of them, I’ve chosen to ride an Arctic Cat. That’s a testament to the quality of Arctic Cat’s Sno Pros and their dedication to winning in the sport. I’m proud to be a Team Arctic rider and hope to lead the way to another winning season!”

In other Tucker Hibbert related news, Arctic Cat will be the title sponsor of his #87 Arctic Cat/Monster Energy-wrapped 250F in the Lites division at the AMA Toyota Motocross Championships in Millville, Mn., August 16-17th. For more information, please visit www.tucker-hibbert.com.

For more information on Team Arctic racing, please visit www.arcticcat.com.

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