Your snowmobile will jerk when riding if there is an issue with the drive belt or the chain. Issues with either will cause the snowmobile to jerk when in motion. Problems with the track can also cause your snowmobile to jerk or stutter when trying to move or accelerate. While snowmobiles are designed to glide…
Planning on doing any winter sports soon? When getting ready, it’s important to remember that clothing is a big factor in ensuring that you’re able to perform the best way you can. But when it comes to choosing pants, people often get confused between ski pants and snowmobile pants. Ski pants have a tighter fit…
Your snowmobile shocks are bad if you feel resistance while riding, when the piston of your shock moves more freely and easily than expected, when there’s fluid leakage or a low level of fluid in the shocks, and when there’s uneven tire wear. Snowmobiles are a convenient form of transportation, recreation, and sport. One common…
It is safe to put a longer track on a snowmobile, but this modification may have adverse side effects. Installing a longer track can improve stability and handling in deep snow but at the risk of negatively impacting the snowmobile’s acceleration, braking, and cornering. Snowmobile enthusiasts often modify their machines to make them faster, more…
A snowmobile won’t spark if the electrical system isn’t functioning correctly. The electrical system includes the battery, alternator, ignition coils, spark plugs, and wiring. If any of these parts are damaged or worn out, the snowmobile’s engine will not start. This article explores some of the most common reasons why a snowmobile loses spark and…
You can put a side by side in a snowmobile trailer if it fits on the trailer properly. You can usually fit three UTVs of 700S in a snowmobile trailer of 8.5 X 12 feet (2.59 X 3.65 meters) snowmobile trailer. Put two of them at the front and the remaining one across to fit…
You can install a twist throttle on your snowmobile. However, while this may increase your comfort level, you will sacrifice safety, maneuverability, and precision. Therefore, the thumb and hand throttle are preferable. Twist throttles are popular among e-bikes for maintaining steady motor speed, especially in cold weather. Therefore, they can significantly increase the speeds at…
Adding a plow attachment to your snowmobile makes perfect sense. It can clear a path in seconds and make traveling in the snow easier. It might not be the most efficient way to plow your driveway, but it is the perfect way to stay on track when hiking through deep snow. If you are like…
You can run a snowmobile engine backwards. Mountain snowmobiles have a two-stroke engine that allows for faster and more agile performances while still keeping the overall snow vehicle lightweight, allowing you to adjust the timing to run backward. A vehicle that can maneuver in the snow is ideal and essential for any upcoming snow-related trip….
Snowmobiles do have alternators. The electrical system on the snowmobile is more like a car system and needs an alternator for battery charging and running accessories. The magnetostator system used on UTVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and jet skis doesn’t provide the electrical output needed to keep the battery charged. There are many different motorized vehicles out…
You can run a snowmobile without a muffler, but is isn’t a good idea. Besides being illegal in most states, the machine will produce considerably more noise. Running without the muffler can cause backfiring and severe damage to the engine. Running your snowmobile without any of its parts and pieces of equipment might have some…
You may want to revitalize the colors in your helmet. Or you want to give it a new design instead of buying a new one. Regardless of the reasons, painting your helmet is doable. Here is a list of five steps on how to paint your snowmobile helmet. To paint your snowmobile helmet, follow these…
