Kemo

This is a little bit of a "restomod". For those unfamiliar with the term, it means restoration/modification. This is the sled that is the reason that I registered here back in 05. This is my buddy's sled. Unfortunately, it suffered another melt down... suffered by the owner.

As of 12/1/12, this is a work in progress.


Simply put, the sled with the hood and engine stripped out of it.


Sled on a lift, self explanatory. A little work to be done, as clearly seen in this picture.


What is left of the brake "puck" after about 10,000 kilometers, or roughly 6,213 miles.


With the seat removed, it was discovered that the previous owner had made an attempt to repair the tunnel. Unfortunately, their repair has completely rotted out.


This is the modification that the previous owner had applied to the tunnel to repair it. Clearly, it has completely rotted out.

Kemo

The sole reason for the restomod... reminder for all, ALWAYS check to ensure your carb boot clamps are secured! Not a fun thing to experience the guy in front of you making this gesture when it comes to a dead stop:


Detailed result of what happens when you don't double check your work after working on your carbs. I can NOT emphasize this enough, DOUBLE CHECK that you have tightened your boots!


Parts that have been cleaned up.


More parts that have been cleaned up, looking new..ish!

Kemo

Clutch, before...


Clutch, after!


Getting machined!


Additional headache discovered along the way, a cracked mount! The dude is a welding genius though... not a challenge!


Headache, cleaned up a bit. As stated prior, not a challenge for him to weld!

This is just the progress thus far. Much more to come!

BC_Dan

Very nice! What do you use to clean with? That is awesome!

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2007 Dragon RMK 700 155", 2008 RMK 600 155", 2006 RMK 600 144", 95 Prowler 550 2-up, 1990 Indy 650, Really OLD AC Cheetah

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Kemo

i'll be sure to ask him. more info to come!

Kemo

said a heavy solvent and then a little sand blasting.

BC_Dan

Thanks! Those look like new.

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2007 Dragon RMK 700 155", 2008 RMK 600 155", 2006 RMK 600 144", 95 Prowler 550 2-up, 1990 Indy 650, Really OLD AC Cheetah

http://www.avalanche.org/accidents.php

DIY SLED GUY

whats with all the images, there are none

Kemo

They are all here when I'm browsing it.

Kemo

Showing it again... oddly enough I have no problem with any of the pictures.


Simply put, the sled with the hood and engine stripped out of it.


Sled on a lift, self explanatory. A little work to be done, as clearly seen in this picture.


What is left of the brake "puck" after about 10,000 kilometers, or roughly 6,213 miles.



With the seat removed, it was discovered that the previous owner had made an attempt to repair the tunnel. Unfortunately, their repair has completely rotted out.


This is the modification that the previous owner had applied to the tunnel to repair it. Clearly, it has completely rotted out.

Kemo

Detailed result of what happens when you don't double check your work after working on your carbs. I can NOT emphasize this enough, DOUBLE CHECK that you have tightened your boots!


Parts that have been cleaned up.



More parts that have been cleaned up, looking new..ish!


Clutch, before...


Clutch, after!

Kemo

Getting machined!


Additional headache discovered along the way, a cracked mount! The dude is a welding genius though... not a challenge!


Headache, cleaned up a bit. As stated prior, not a challenge for him to weld!

This is just the progress thus far. Much more to come!

DIY SLED GUY

your right, since your "oddly enough" post i can now view them.
looks like your doing a great job with not much to start from!
I did a 79 exiter resto 2 years ago, just to factory, but man, a beautiful little sled when done, you sure picked a good model to resto-mod.
Cheers

Kemo

I'll let him know of the compliment. The real goodies have yet to be ordered for it, then it can start to get reassembled

yamadad4

i think a lesser man would have walked away from that project, if not ran away!

labors of love, arent they?

Kemo

I grew up riding old sleds, and on a 80/81 Enticer (85 SRV's too)... Yamaha's have always had a place in my heart! Sad thing is, my my buddy NEVER snowmobiled before, and we were both into vintage. I suggested this sled 10 years ago after finding it on craigslist in Hudson Wisconsin. We loaded up and headed out. 400 bucks later, he got this sled, and with many parts to spare.

Going back to that statement earlier about never snowmobiling before... now he's got 3!

80exciter

Cool sled did you machine the clutch yourself or have it done?

Kemo

He did the clutch himself. Now, time for a few more photos!


The last photo of it actually running. The engine ceased up on a trip that we went on. He said he dropped some diesel to soak in the cylinders just to see what could happen. It fired up!


An interesting color was discovered while stripping the blue away... I like how it looks. I can't speak for him though!


Paint removed! Some prep work needed, and then it is time for some paint!

yamadad4

the odd colored hood pic reminded me of a hood i have tucked away. what was the color on the under side? i ordered a hood years back for a similar model sled and it came finished in red. (there were no red yamahas back then)never used it, still in the original plastic bag but the box has long since been gone. makes me wonder if the reddish base coat makes the colors better on the final coat.

Kemo

darn fine question on the color. looked like a pearl red and pinkish mix to it. hard to tell.