getting the 9 ready to rip

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MustangDoug

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I have put a new exhaust sensor, a new speed sensor, and a new shock on the 900 this week. I also cleaned the exhaust valves. I have a few dollars left to do something else.($200) I'm thinking the FBF throttle cable. My sled has over 3000 miles. One intake boot is just showing signs of wear. I really should do the cable and the boots at the same time, but not sure I can afford that. I have never blown a belt so I think my mounts and clutch alignment are fine. Is there anything else I'm overlooking that should be looked at and possibly replaced?

 

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frozen north

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• Dec 9, 2009

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If it were me- I would do the boots and cable. Very important stuff.
Make sure when you replace the boots- put some heat reflective tape over the top of them- that will prevent them from cracking.
"Do the FBF cable- it is a must-
You will like it-

 

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paramuir

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where do you get the heat tape??? I am in onatario

 

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Danbot

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Royal Distributing should have rolls of reflective tape for sale

 

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ghostwhite

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I got some from firstplaceparts.com but idk about their shipping to canada

 

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Danbot

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I got a 150' roll from Carls (WRP) for a great price, but I recommended Royal because its a Canadian sales site. www.royaldistributing.com

 

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Fast Freddie

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Heat duct tap at your local hardware store should work about $10.00 for 2in by 150ft.
FF:beer;:beer;

 

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slowfusion

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• Dec 10, 2009

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MustangDoug said:

I have put a new exhaust sensor, a new speed sensor, and a new shock on the 900 this week. I also cleaned the exhaust valves. I have a few dollars left to do something else.($200) I'm thinking the FBF throttle cable. My sled has over 3000 miles. One intake boot is just showing signs of wear. I really should do the cable and the boots at the same time, but not sure I can afford that. I have never blown a belt so I think my mounts and clutch alignment are fine. Is there anything else I'm overlooking that should be looked at and possibly replaced?

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Just finished with all my budget will allow for preseason, New Studboy shappers, intake boots/adapters, cleaned reeds and throttle bodies, cleaned VES, new donuts on DYNOPORT pipe kit, Modded airbox, New DYNOPORT clutch Kit,
And now I'm on to the '98, XC-600,,$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Adding reverse, electric start and block heater, Sending shocks in for rebuild.

 

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paramuir

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• Dec 11, 2009

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Will the heat tape hold? Will it stick to rubber and plastic

 

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knoba

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• Dec 11, 2009

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900

06 pistons did mine at 3100miles.

 

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frozen north

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• Dec 12, 2009

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The tape does hold- I got mine from summit racing- It's 1 1/2" w and 25' long.
What you do is- after you get the new boots on- or good clean used ones is take some carb cleaner-or brake cleaner on a rag-and clean the top and sides really good with the cleaner on a rag- do it a couple times if needed- then put the tape on- covering the tops on both sides.
What this does is reflect the heat away from the boots- which is what causes them to crack in the first place.
Just make sure you buy the adhesive type tape.

 

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IceCap

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• Dec 12, 2009

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I was able to find the heat tape at Home depot in their heating and plumbing section.