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TwinsofMLB · 07-29-2009, 02:38 PM

Yeah I got the guide for cleaning them but I didn't want to because I've never done it before so I'm waiting 'till the weekend (on national carb cleaning day lol) for my grandfather to supervise.

deozpester91 · 07-29-2009, 04:45 PM

yea first time i took a carb apart i was 12 got it 3/4 back together lol lets see six years of maturity helped me lol but why only 2 stroke carbs lol

TwinsofMLB · 07-29-2009, 05:43 PM

deozpester91 · 07-29-2009, 10:48 PM

um i was thinking and um how would the tracks be after sitting for that long?

catfan · 07-29-2009, 10:53 PM

ummm i got my jd 400 from a quasent with dirt floors sat on them with out moving for 20 years looks good but idk how urs would be... should take a look at that when u pull it out. tracks arent to pricey or hard to put on tho.

**RJ Gleason** · 07-30-2009, 09:56 AM

Most likely you will want to replace some of the cleat rivets before running it too much.
Nothing like having a cleat come up through the tunnel at 60 mph.

oldie yungin · 07-30-2009, 11:41 AM

I've looked.....and never found a true "new" track for my 72' panther... Just a heads up. Stuff is getting more and more difficult to find for those older sleds now and they require A LOT of time and devotion, believe me. 10 years I spent working and slaving on "vintage" sleds. They're good when you're younger, but as I got older I just got tired of the constant overhauling and brain picking... But good luck and I have really good pic's of my 72 panther as well, along with extensive knowledge of the wiring on these sleds. Let me know if you need any info.

TwinsofMLB · 07-30-2009, 12:44 PM

Just look it over and if you see any cracks or wearing take pictures and show them to us. I don't know about replacing cleats, but if RJ says it then you might want to do it.

deozpester91 · 07-30-2009, 02:38 PM

thanks for the info guys

Spun222400 · 07-30-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by deozpester91

why cant other ppl on forums be as helpful as you guys lol seriously i ask one question on a raptor forum get 2 good responces andget bashed by everyone else

lol raptor form is a joke , ask away in the off road section here lot of us mite be able to help, iv owned a 660 and own a banshee and wifes raptor 350

deozpester91 · 07-30-2009, 10:22 PM

i was goign to get a banshee but didnt really wanan deal with 2 stroke anymore so i went 4 cycle with the raptor, banshee is a nice bike though i blew one out though

raptor350 are still fast just not stronk on the top end low end almost same power when comapring stock

deozpester91 · 08-02-2009, 08:09 PM

As promised Pics i couldnt clean the carb because it started to rain about 5 min after i took the pics and then it was rainin on and off so this is what i figured out

- Spinning the clutch by hand is hard to nearly impossible?
-its not that bad condition
-close to 1200 miles only on it
-one of the spark plug cables were eatin off?
-took pics of eveything you might wanan see to help me out if you need more ima go up soon i think.

deozpester91 · 08-02-2009, 08:11 PM

Limited to 5 pics per box so heres a lil more

^ Ima need to check more then that hahaha

deozpester91 · 08-02-2009, 08:13 PM

fully covered this time

catfan · 08-02-2009, 08:28 PM

thats in pretty good shape. u say u can turn it over a little bit? i wouldnt clean the carb until i know it turns over freely. i personally would try and dump some 2 cycle oil down the cylanders and turn it over to make sure everything gets lubricated and hopefully thatll work lossen it up. and it looks like you got ELECTRIC START! lol

deozpester91 · 08-02-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks so i should open the top block and lube it up? you said to use the 2cycle engine oil, and when i mean a lil i mena like a i moved it a inch and it just stoped didnt wanna put too much stress on it

catfan · 08-02-2009, 08:47 PM

Umm.... i would just remove the plugs and dump oil down the cylinders first. and try to turn it over if it dosent work then i would open the top part and try it again. but lets hear some other comments about it cuz idk someone may have a better idea. i would use 2 cycle cuz it has the additives that the motor needs and if it starts it will just smoke a little when it first starts and help it.

deozpester91 · 08-02-2009, 09:18 PM

I also have another ? lol one of my plus wire was liek chewed to bits only tin that is left if the metal part that sopose to touch the plus where can i get a replacemnt one or should i just use electric tape? any help apreciated after seeing only 1000+ mile si really wanan fix it and i went to the shop and they got sleds for liek 3 grand i wa slike o.O

TwinsofMLB · 08-02-2009, 09:19 PM

I'd fix the eaten wiring first... you're not going to start it on one cylinder lol.

YamahaSS440 · 08-02-2009, 09:20 PM

yea, putting oil down it will help it relubricate itself since its been sitting for so long. I wouldnt put any more stress on it or it could seize.