How to Install Handlebar Hooks on Ski-Doo

Installing handlebar hooks on a Ski-Doo isn't as difficult as it may seem. The hooks are a necessary part of the Ski-Doo and can make a ride enjoyable -- or painful, for example, if the hooks are too small. Children and adults grab on to the hooks for extra safety when making a huge turn, hitting an unseen rock or boulder or zipping down the frozen lake at high speeds.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Electric power sander (optional)
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Instructions

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      The company SNO STUFF sells a selection of hooks for your Ski-Doo. These handlebars come in various colors such as fluorescent orange, black and blue, and are made out of a "grippy" rubber texture to avoid slippage. Hooks are bent at 45-, 90- and 45-to-90-degree angles for best fit and comfort. They come in different sizes, although the best fit is for a 7/8-inch bar. Purchase of the hooks comes with the installation package including screws and bindings to adjust the size of hooks. According to SNO STUFF, these hooks fit most snowmobiles, including Ski-Doo. Call SNO STUFF to get accurate pricing and shipping.

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      Once you have your Ski-Doo hooks, follow the installation instructions that came with the package. Should your handlebar hooks not come with instructions (e.g., you bought used on eBbay), you will want to make sure the handlebar hook fits into the bar across the Ski-Doo. Most all Ski-Doos are made for handlebars 7/8 inches wide. If your handlebar is too skinny or too fat, you may want to sand it down using an electric power sander.

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      Adjust the handlebars according to your driver preference.

      Most handlebars come with adjustable lengths. Depending on who is primarily driving your Ski-Doo, you will want to adjust the handlebar hooks accordingly. For example, a young child may find handlebar hooks close together more comfortable. Adults may prefer more space between the handlebars.

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      Use your Phillips screwdriver to tighten any loose screws. If your handlebar hooks came with extra screws and instructions, store these somewhere on the Ski-Doo in case a problem should arise while you are riding or a handlebar becomes loose.

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      If you want to upgrade from the basic pipe-rubber handlebar, consider purchasing Ski-Doo's fancy "Adjustable Handlebars," which come with four different positions for different rider preferences. The purchase also comes with the necessary tools to install the handlebars. Make sure to remove your old handlebars first. As of July 2011, these bright yellow handlebars are going for approximately $204.