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Hello,
I'm new to the forum and wanted to say "HI". I'm in Fairbanks, AK. I just switched teams - Ski-Doo (summit) to Arctic Cat (2009 M8 SP with a 153"). I'm anxious to see what all the hub bub is about with this boondocking M8!
Based on all the info I've gleaned from the forums I decided to pull the DD and change out the infamous bearing. DD is on my bench and I bought a KYK 5203 sealed bearing as the replacement. My question is should I remove 1 or both of the seals on the new bearing so it can get lubed from the gear case oil? It looks like the BDX bearing everyone uses is sealed. Just seems like it would be a good thing if the bearing wasn't sealed so it could get lubed. I don't particularly want to pull the DD, to grease this sealed bearing in the future (apparently you can gently remove the seals and grease the bearing - never done that).
Let me know your thoughts on seals or no seals on the 5203 - thanks.
One more thing, what's the secret with removing the drive belt on my 09!! Not enough clearance between the primary clutch, belly pan, and that tab for the side panel. Seems ridiculous. Send me a link to a clutch tool if that's the answer - thanks again.
My machine has 1,000 miles, Boss seat, Chris Burandt upgrade, just installed a tall windshield, soon to have 5203 repair, last thing needed is a hitch setup to pull a 10' tobaggon now and then.
Thanks fellas,
J
I'm new to the forum and wanted to say "HI". I'm in Fairbanks, AK. I just switched teams - Ski-Doo (summit) to Arctic Cat (2009 M8 SP with a 153"). I'm anxious to see what all the hub bub is about with this boondocking M8!
Based on all the info I've gleaned from the forums I decided to pull the DD and change out the infamous bearing. DD is on my bench and I bought a KYK 5203 sealed bearing as the replacement. My question is should I remove 1 or both of the seals on the new bearing so it can get lubed from the gear case oil? It looks like the BDX bearing everyone uses is sealed. Just seems like it would be a good thing if the bearing wasn't sealed so it could get lubed. I don't particularly want to pull the DD, to grease this sealed bearing in the future (apparently you can gently remove the seals and grease the bearing - never done that).
Let me know your thoughts on seals or no seals on the 5203 - thanks.
One more thing, what's the secret with removing the drive belt on my 09!! Not enough clearance between the primary clutch, belly pan, and that tab for the side panel. Seems ridiculous. Send me a link to a clutch tool if that's the answer - thanks again.
My machine has 1,000 miles, Boss seat, Chris Burandt upgrade, just installed a tall windshield, soon to have 5203 repair, last thing needed is a hitch setup to pull a 10' tobaggon now and then.
Thanks fellas,
J
