2015 Ski-Doo Summit T3 Production Changes
Tech Shorts
August 15, 2014
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Sometimes as a brand new sled gets to final production there are detail changes to the specifications and exact configuration of the machine. This is going to be the case with the new 2015 Summit T3 package. Nothing major, but there are going to be a couple of differences... Read more
Summerize a Ski-Doo E-TEC (VIDEO) 1:32
Tech Shorts
May 13, 2014
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Ski-Doo video on how to Summerize a Ski-Doo E-TEC. Read more
Ski-Doo RAS 2 Front Suspension
Tech Shorts
April 2, 2014
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For 2015 Ski-Doo is introducing a new front suspension called the RAS 2. The RAS 2 (Response Angle Suspension) front suspension has three main benefits: improved straightline precision in big bumps, less roll in corners and lighter weight. All those benefits are found in a more sophisticated styling. The... Read more
SNO PRO 500 Upgrade Kits – Ride Tech Suspension Kit
Tech Shorts
December 23, 2013
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The Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 is the “little” sled that does it all. Not to be ignored by the aftermarket, Fett Brothers Performance now has upgrade kits for this little rocket ship to make it perform even better. These are winning setups suitable for the track or trail.... Read more
Keeping Goggles Warm – Oil Support Caddy Goggle Bag
Tech Shorts
December 23, 2013
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Since the new Ski-Doo models now store their spare drive belt in the clutch cover, this has opened up some valuable real estate on top of the CVT cover. Hmm, what could we put there that would benefit from the warm location next to the engine and on top... Read more
Ski-Doo Active Base Layers
Tech Shorts
January 9, 2013
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Being a magazine editor, we tend to have plenty of gear given to us for testing and evaluation by both the snowmobile manufacturers and the aftermarket companies. The goal, of course, is that we try the products, like them, and then say nice things about them in our magazine.... Read more
Polaris Pro-RMK Belt Drive
Tech Shorts
December 14, 2012
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From the September 2012 issue of SnowTech Magazine 2013 Polaris Pro-RMK models feature an all-new belt-drive system that replaces the traditional chain and gears in the chaincase. Officially called the QuickDrive Low Inertia Drive system, it is the first belt drive system in an OEM production snowmobile. The complete... Read more
Engine Med RX from Yamaha Motor Corporation
Tech Shorts
December 13, 2012
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Here is an all-new product that falls under the “fuel additive” category from Yamaha Motor Corporation. It is not a re-packaged product that was already on the market – instead, Yamaha engineered and built this product so it is a proprietary synthetic formula. Normally when we think of ethanol... Read more
Staying Dry = Staying Warm
Tech Shorts
March 26, 2012
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A couple of years ago we visited the headquarters of W.L. Gore, makers of world-famous Gore-Tex and Windstopper products, among others. While touring their research and development facilities, one of the most profound things we learned was how many sweat glands are in the human body, and where they... Read more
Must You Use Premium Fuel?
Tech Shorts
January 23, 2009
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With high gas prices, one of the questions many riders are asking is if they have to sue premium fuel. To answer that, we have to take into consideration the exact sled and engine set-up. If you’re running any form of higher compression, then chances are you need the... Read more