Is it bad to let a snowmobile idle?
Like said, long idle times will load up the engine. Also there is a chance of overheating. More Importantly: If you do not remove your belt when you let them idle then it will damage the belt.
What does a stator do on a sled?
A snowmobile stator is an electrical component inside the engine that is responsible for generating electrical current for everything on your sled, from charging the battery to running the lights, ignition, and other electronics. Any of these problems (and more) can be symptoms of a bad or failing snowmobile stator.
How long can a snowmobile idle before overheating?
For example, if the snowmobile happens to overheat right before you start riding it, the machine should shut down before it overheats and not after. The inside computer should shut down the machine after around three minutes of idling in case the temperature rises over the safe, normal temperature.
Is the Yamaha SX Viper a good sled?
It was a quick runner with a readily adjustable rear suspension that could be fine tuned by tweaking the suspension’s control rods. Built with solid Yamaha quality, 2003 and later year Vipers now would make a good, reliable “back up” sled or a fine low cost entry into snowmobiling.
When did the Yamaha SX Viper snowmobile come out?
–Ed. Yamaha’s early 2000 turn of the century SX Viper snowmobiles marked the end of an era for the Japanese snowmobile company. Introduced as a 2002 model, the SX Viper brought excitement as it used a modified and slightly less potent version of the high-performance SRX 700cc triple, but came with a newer platform and a lower price.
How much does a 2003 Yamaha Viper cost?
We have seen pricing for “good to excellent” condition 2003-era Vipers offered with asking prices from the high $2000 to mid and upper $3000 range (A 2002 Yamaha SX Viper recently sold in the Snowmobie.com Classifieds for $2,990).
How much horsepower does a snowmobile Viper have?
As it turned out, the production Vipers could easily make 122 horsepower on the dyno at 8500 revs. The engine developed peak torque of 76 lbs-feet from 7100 through 8200 rpm. That was a very wide power band for a 2002 model year snowmobile.