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How to fix a ripped tunnel?
started by 70panther340
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September 28th 2009 at 8:32 PM
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70panther340
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Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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Any ideas of how to fix this tunnel? I would weld it, but i dont have or have access to to a aluminum welder.
 giant crack all the way up onder the tank Thanks
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster 
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September 28th 2009 at 8:35 PM
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erick
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erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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That's irreparable. I wouldn't repair it, in my opinion. Looks like you might need to replace the entire tunnel.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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September 28th 2009 at 8:36 PM
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70panther340
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Dang... well now if i can only find a tunnel. Or drive it as is till it breaks in half.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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September 28th 2009 at 8:39 PM
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erick
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erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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What sled is it? It would be pretty difficult to fix without access to the proper tools. It could be done, but it probably wouldn't last very long and would look half assed.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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September 28th 2009 at 8:39 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
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Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
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yea that is a real scary fix because when you fix it it might break again
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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September 28th 2009 at 8:53 PM
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70panther340
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Its on an old beater 1993 lynx 340.
Ill probably drive it a little bit then throw the engine and possibly skid in my old 1970 panther as a project.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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September 28th 2009 at 8:58 PM
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polaris_xc_racing
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How did you manage to do that?
1999 Polaris XC SP 700
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September 28th 2009 at 9:05 PM
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70panther340
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Quote originally posted by polaris_xc_racing
How did you manage to do that?
Well when i first got it, It had a light crease/bend in the foot board. But after jumping and riding it started to split open. Then it just kept getting bigger and bigger.
Would it help to just bolt a plate to try and hold it straight so the track drive straight?
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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September 28th 2009 at 9:30 PM
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will_5
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That could be a temporary fix. You'll probably...or...you WILL break it in half sooner or later. It's just a Lynx so unless it has sentimental value...i'd "RIDE IT LIKE I STOLE IT". 
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September 28th 2009 at 9:34 PM
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70panther340
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Quote originally posted by will_5
...i'd "RIDE IT LIKE I STOLE IT".
HELL YEAH! Thanks how it got so bad.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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September 28th 2009 at 9:35 PM
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polaris_xc_racing
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If you're going to fix it be careful you wouldn't want to do a half assed job and have it break on you while riding and you end up hurting yourself.
1999 Polaris XC SP 700
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September 28th 2009 at 10:01 PM
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sledfreak139
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Man, even if you are only doing like 20 or 30, if that thing breaks in half and falls, it could very easily come to a hualting stop and you would go FLYING. a tunnel for that thing should be cheap if you can find some guy who parted one out. Go to google, type in craigslist but do not click the link to craigslist. Instead use the search website right below the clickable link. This will search all craigslist listings in the country. search for: "parting out _________" i don't remember what you said your sled was but just fill in the blank. search for it once a week, One will turn up sooner or later. http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/rvs/13...31821.html
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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September 28th 2009 at 10:11 PM
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70panther340
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Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
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Yea true, That would be no fun flying trough the air. Ill check out craigslist. Iv been checking if for all of minnesota. But id think shipping would be a butt load.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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September 29th 2009 at 7:45 AM
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Bulldog
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If you get hurt, and didn't know something was wrong, is one thing. But to get hurt when you know of an unsafe condition is well, ummm not very smart.
Do the right thing and fix it correctly or replace it.
There is no substitute for good common sense or reasonable thinking.
Bulldog
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September 29th 2009 at 8:39 AM
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Craig_Polaris
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Heck i would bang it out and take a nice size piece of aluminum and rivit it or bolt it on there. It would be beter than nothing.
2002 Edge x 800; Recently swallowed a valve so, New wiseco pistons, rings, pins, circlips, renikisil cylinders, and updated lower end bearings.
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September 29th 2009 at 7:31 PM
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arcticcatmatt
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It is only a beater sled because you abused it.
Only put a motor in that old 70's sled if you plan on riding in vintage groups or messing around in your field because you are bored and have NO other option and want to play around.
Keep looking for a chassis for that sled or look for another sled to buy.. and try not to abuse that one or we will have a nick name for you.
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September 29th 2009 at 7:47 PM
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70panther340
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Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
It is only a beater sled because you abused it.
Only put a motor in that old 70's sled if you plan on riding in vintage groups or messing around in your field because you are bored and have NO other option and want to play around.
Keep looking for a chassis for that sled or look for another sled to buy.. and try not to abuse that one or we will have a nick name for you.
If i did put the motor in the 70's sled, it would only be used for vintage rides with our other vintage sleds, bringing it to the track to put around on. And possibly putting up and down the trail by my house.
I wouldnt say i "abused" the sled. When i got it 4 years ago it was beat to crap, Must have ran into a tree or something. Anyway, after trail riding, in minnesota, (rough trails) the tunnel started to crack more and more. Stupid mistake by me, i didnt fix it at its early state. Now im stuck with a sled thats falling in half... 
I will be looking for a whole chassis, as it all needs work. If worst comes to worst, and i even "try" and mount it in the 70's sled, and no luck. I will scrap it out and save the good stuff. My little brother has a nice 1994 puma.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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