For you guys that got Pro's last year or have taken delivery of your 2012s...what's your process for inspecting and prepping your new sled?
I know some guys tear them down for heavy modification while others will just stare at theirs until the snow flies...
I'm primarily asking for recommendations on what to inspect to avoid the easily avoidable problems. While I'm 99% confident I'll be getting a trouble free machine it's still a machine, built by humans.
My plan is to do the following--(in no particular order)
-Buy a service manual and read it
-Pull the exhaust and inspect fittings and connections, silicone springs (I hate buzzy noise)
-Verify my oil setting (thanks to the very informative thread on this topic)
-Inspect all the screws, bolts, clamps etc., that I can see and reach
-Pull the secondary and send it to IndyDan for balancing
-Check the skid/track tension and alignment
-Check/adjust the ski stance
-Install accessories/boards
-Pace around garage waiting for secondary to come back
-Reinstall secondary and check alignment and belt deflection
-Stare at sled/drink beer/pray for an early dump
-Invite friends over and gloat
Am I missing anything important?
I know some guys tear them down for heavy modification while others will just stare at theirs until the snow flies...
I'm primarily asking for recommendations on what to inspect to avoid the easily avoidable problems. While I'm 99% confident I'll be getting a trouble free machine it's still a machine, built by humans.
My plan is to do the following--(in no particular order)
-Buy a service manual and read it
-Pull the exhaust and inspect fittings and connections, silicone springs (I hate buzzy noise)
-Verify my oil setting (thanks to the very informative thread on this topic)
-Inspect all the screws, bolts, clamps etc., that I can see and reach
-Pull the secondary and send it to IndyDan for balancing
-Check the skid/track tension and alignment
-Check/adjust the ski stance
-Install accessories/boards
-Pace around garage waiting for secondary to come back
-Reinstall secondary and check alignment and belt deflection
-Stare at sled/drink beer/pray for an early dump
-Invite friends over and gloat
Am I missing anything important?