Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum - Body / Cosmetics http://www.snowmobileforum.com Cosmetics? You know... those new chrome windshields, light covers, and other fun toys we all add to make ourselves look like better riders. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:35:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/images/snowmobileforum/misc/rss.jpg Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum - Body / Cosmetics http://www.snowmobileforum.com hand guards http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40526-hand-guards.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:19:59 GMT just wondering if it was possible to put hand guards on ur sled if u dont have a handlebar riser, and u have the stock windshield height? Is it... just wondering if it was possible to put hand guards on ur sled if u dont have a handlebar riser, and u have the stock windshield height? Is it possible to do? ]]> Body / Cosmetics polaris rider http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40526-hand-guards.html 2001 Zrt 900? http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40495-2001-zrt-900-a.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:02:28 GMT I just bought a custom sled. It's basically a 2001 ZRT 600 chassis with a Thundercat 900 triple motor (not sure of the year...think a 1997 or 1996). Do you think this is a good setup? Do you know how much HP the t-cat motor puts out? ]]> Body / Cosmetics Drunkenmaster http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40495-2001-zrt-900-a.html my LED Project http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40441-my-led-project.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:21:06 GMT Hey guys, i've seen a couple guys wondering how to put LEDs on their sleds, how to power them, ect, so i thought i'd share what i've done, and kind of make a little "how-to" of it. Hope it helps!

i'm going to make it a couple posts long, so stick with me lol
also, the pics might be kinda big, so just keep going if you think its done haha

The lights are powered by either the engine, or by a battery that i installed
The engine power is spliced off the headlight power, but more to come about that later.

First off, its a 2002 Polaris 600 Edge X with yellow LED pods
i bought the pods off of creativelightings.com
LED Pod Lights - Auto, Motorcycle, boat, truck, trailer, RV, RC Hobby, and so much more. Expect only the Highest quality LED Pod Lights.

they're the 4-LED oval pods, and the color is bright yellow

I have 4 Pods under each running board (4 each side, 8 total on rear)
2 pods in each ski well (2 on each side, 4 total)
1 pod in front of each foot well (1 each side, 2 total)
2 pods facing up in the engine compartment
1 pod mounted on the hood facing forward so the grills are lit up
for a grand total of 17 lights haha
they draw about 1/3 watt each, so i have 5 2/3 watts draw

i'll start with the end for a second lol
here's what the finished product looks like







View from rear



Here's the foot wells




More posts to come.... ]]> Body / Cosmetics x7drvr http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40441-my-led-project.html How do I install my helmet plug in an SX Viper? http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40072-how-do-i-install-my-helmet.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:44:30 GMT I need some help with installing my visor plug wire in my '02 SX Viper, that is NOT an ER model, so it has no battery.

Can anyone provide me with a detailed description of how I would go about this...?

Thanks! ]]> Body / Cosmetics Waters88 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40072-how-do-i-install-my-helmet.html seat turned to ants nest http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40069-seat-turned-ants-nest.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:57:25 GMT doing pre-winter tune on '82 Yamaha Excel, which is in relatively great shape, noticed the seat board was soft, so removed the seat to see a few ants.
today I went a bit deeper and oh my gosh... they have totally infested this thing. now keep in mind I used to do commercial pest control (before moving on to wildlife damage control) and have seen few cases this severe and this is after treating the invaders once already. check out those tunnels and cavities they've created.
check out these pics of the seat foam.





now the question is, where can I 1) find a new seat for this sled (original design or one that would fit) 2) find new foam
I wouldn't mind putting another that would just fit, really just looking for function, aesthetics come second. ]]> Body / Cosmetics das fisch http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40069-seat-turned-ants-nest.html Homemade LED instructions http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40004-homemade-led-instructions.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:21:21 GMT here is what i use when installing LEDs. decide how many you want, or of what color/brightness, etc... then go to this page, and you can calculate... here is what i use when installing LEDs. decide how many you want, or of what color/brightness, etc... then go to this page, and you can calculate everything you could possibly dream of that has to do with LED connections and resistors.
MetkuMods - Because you love your hardware!

this is a page that describes how the leds work when hooked up in different ways, and tells you how to hook them up
LED Circuitry tutorial: how to hook up LEDs.

just some basic info for everyone who is looking at installing some LEDs easily. i always buy mine at radio shack. buy a simple switch too while you're there! ]]> Body / Cosmetics jKsled http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/40004-homemade-led-instructions.html Xenon Headlights http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39930-xenon-headlights.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:05:10 GMT Just want to know what people think of using xenon headlights on a sled, and maybe from anybody who does use them..... Also, where could I buy a... Just want to know what people think of using xenon headlights on a sled, and maybe from anybody who does use them.....

Also, where could I buy a pair for my '02 Viper? ]]> Body / Cosmetics Waters88 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39930-xenon-headlights.html New boss seats http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39760-new-boss-seats.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:17:09 GMT Does anyone have the new boss seat. I was looking at them today and noticed there new from last year and was wondering if anyone gots one and if... Does anyone have the new boss seat. I was looking at them today and noticed there new from last year and was wondering if anyone gots one and if there really hard or what are the cons to these lightweigth seats. ]]> Body / Cosmetics gbollingberg http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39760-new-boss-seats.html hid kit http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39568-hid-kit.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:25:07 GMT I have a 2002 mxz 700 that I recently purchased an hid conversion kit for. I have hooked up the kit to my sled but I can not get it to work for... I have a 2002 mxz 700 that I recently purchased an hid conversion kit for. I have hooked up the kit to my sled but I can not get it to work for nothing. The kit does work as I've tried it on a car. What am I doing wrong? And what do I have to do to get it to work? I don't have a battery in my sled either buy I have heard of prole getting them to work with out a battery. Thanks in advance. ]]> Body / Cosmetics s.k http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39568-hid-kit.html Windshield trimming http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39560-windshield-trimming.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:09:00 GMT Is it easy? or is it something professionals do? Is it easy? or is it something professionals do? ]]> Body / Cosmetics badbowtie http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39560-windshield-trimming.html Stator overloading battery? http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39554-stator-overloading-battery.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:46:17 GMT Hey guys, on my sled, i have a bunch of LED lights for underglow effect, and they're hard wired into the sled's electrical system, since i didn't have a battery in it. Today, i just put in a small battery so i can run the lights without the engine running, but i was wondering if i kept the battery wired in while the sled's running, will it cause the battery to get "overcharged" from the output of the stator?
If it would, i was going to put a switch in line so that i can "shut off" the battery, and isolate it from the system.
any thoughts? ]]> Body / Cosmetics x7drvr http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39554-stator-overloading-battery.html Hood not sitting right http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39538-hood-not-sitting-right.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:32:21 GMT I have a 85-89 Indy 500. The guy I bought the sled from said he broke the hood while replacing the piston. Now there's a Indy 400 hood on there, but it doesn't quite seat right. Is there any difference in hood size between the 2, and is there a method of adjusting the hood to have it sit better? It seems that it sits back too far (toward the driver). The keys/choke are burried in about 1-2", but the hood seems to sit back about 1-2" as well. Is there a way to adjust this?

Thanks,

pb ]]> Body / Cosmetics pborkstrom http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39538-hood-not-sitting-right.html Custom chrome windsheild http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39530-custom-chrome-windsheild.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:13:00 GMT Only took about an hour... I found a can of chrome paint in the garage that sat outside for the past 6 years and we found out that it still worked! I... Only took about an hour... I found a can of chrome paint in the garage that sat outside for the past 6 years and we found out that it still worked! I think it looks pretty good... what do you think?
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]]> Body / Cosmetics TwinsofMLB http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39530-custom-chrome-windsheild.html Riser Block http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39501-riser-block.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:55:12 GMT Can someone give me a very simple walk through of installing the risor block? Including where to get them? I drive a yamaha bravo. Thanks --Mike-- Can someone give me a very simple walk through of installing the risor block? Including where to get them? I drive a yamaha bravo. Thanks

--Mike-- ]]> Body / Cosmetics Spaceballs http://www.snowmobileforum.com/body-cosmetics/39501-riser-block.html