When Buying A Used Rev Summit.... What Problems Should I Be Looking For

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Posting this for a friend....

"I'm looking at buying a 2005 REV Summit.... what kind of problems should I be looking for.

I know the nun can have issues, but how to check? Other things that bend?

What about bushings....loosening of parts, things that just wear out etc.....

I want to give this thing a good once over?"

 

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Make sure that the bolts are tight that connect the Y pipe to the engine. All except 2 or 3 came out on my 06'. I replaced them and put loctight on them

 

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Skidoo08 said:

Make sure that the bolts are tight that connect the Y pipe to the engine. All except 2 or 3 came out on my 06'. I replaced them and put loctight on them

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That is a common problem with these sleds, but I wouldn't consider that a deal breaker on buying or not buying the sled.

 

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In addition...
Rings and pistons.
Intake reed boots.
Thermostat.

 

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^^^ ditto! and i've replaced about 4 recoils

 

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Also the rear arm on the skid frame that attaches to the tunnel and holds the torsion springs can be bent, especially if tail landed much.

 

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I think the most important thing to look for is a Bent NUN!! The rest is all Fixable.

H20SKE...

 

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H20SKE said:

I think the most important thing to look for is a Bent NUN!! The rest is all Fixable.

H20SKE...

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It's all fixable...

As for the recoil, a friend went through 3 while I am still on my first.

It is in the way you engage the rope before you pull.

Pistons might be fine, you might need rings though.. It is best to disassemble and check, or look throught the rave valve.

 

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definately check the drive chain and gears. The chains are a weak spot, the best thing is to remove the cover, and inspect for missing or broken/cracked links. I just bought a used 06 800 x and the previous owner had replaced the chain once, when I pulled the dipstick there was a small piece of link on it. I pulled the cover and the upper gear had some wear, so I replaced both gears and the chain..apparently there is an updated chain?? This at 900 miles..Also a good idea to blow the belt dust out of the primary clutch..

 

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Thanks for the input guys... any other ones?

 

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It does have a few mior issues but in all I think it is a great sled! 06 would be better if you could find one.

 

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A couple of other problems you might encounter will be having to return to the truck before you are out of gas because everyone not on a rev is. And always breaking trail can get a little old. You will almost always be ridiculed if you don't get the highest mark from now on and don't get me started about what will happen if you get stuck, Once.

 

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You might want to check crank runout, my 06 had 3-4 thousands so I had it trued and my sons 04 had 22 thousands so I got a rebuild.

 

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mountainhorse said:

Posting this for a friend....

"I'm looking at buying a 2005 REV Summit.... what kind of problems should I be looking for.

I know the nun can have issues, but how to check? Other things that bend?

What about bushings....loosening of parts, things that just wear out etc.....

I want to give this thing a good once over?"

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The "nun", pull the airbox and look for NOSS holes, look at the intake boots and see if anyone siliconed them for any nitrous applications, check compression and check the tie rods (if they are not adjusted close to the same, something is bent and they had to adjsut the steering to compensate).
Otherwise ride it like a rental! I do.

 

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mountainhorse said:

Posting this for a friend....

"I'm looking at buying a 2005 REV Summit.... what kind of problems should I be looking for.

I know the nun can have issues, but how to check? Other things that bend?

What about bushings....loosening of parts, things that just wear out etc.....

I want to give this thing a good once over?"

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Make sure the shocks both are in the center of the a-arms, look at the metal behind the muffler. if any of this is bent RUN AWAY!