Review of the Lynx 119 snowmobile

The Lynx 500 snowmobile is a representative of the products of the Ufa Motor Manufacturing Production Association (UMPO). This manufacturer has been specializing in serial production of utilitarian equipment since 1991. In 2009, the Ufa Motor-Building Production Association announced a complete refusal to produce snowmobiles. The latest model that was released by UMPO is the Lynx 500 snowmobile.

This snowmobile has a trunk with a large capacity, and there is also a high visor that protects the driver from headwinds and various precipitation. All this has a positive effect on operating comfort.

This car was so named for a reason, as it is very fast and at the same time quite maneuverable. In order to ensure smooth movement even on rough terrain, the manufacturer has improved the designs of the rear and front suspension. The wide caterpillar track allows the snowmobile to confidently move both on loose and deep snow, and on crusty snow.

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The Lynx 500 snowmobile turned out to be quite multi-purpose, with improved performance characteristics with a fairly powerful and at the same time quite economical power unit. This model is ideal as a workhorse, so it is often used on farms, in forestry, in oil and gas pipeline maintenance, and in patrolling state borders. In snowy off-road conditions, a snowmobile is capable of covering a long distance, dragging sleds and sleds with loads weighing no more than 250 kilograms. Another feature is the ability to operate at fairly low ambient temperatures, namely, the power plant can be easily started even in frosts of minus 40 degrees. The snowmobile performed well in various tests conducted in Yakutia, beyond the Arctic Circle.

Snowmobile repair Buran, Lynx, Taiga

By contacting our service specialists, you will receive competent advice and high-quality technical service for your snowmobile. We guarantee that all work will be carried out promptly and professionally, taking into account your wishes.

Goods

Replacing a spark plug on a snowmobile

Diagnostics of snowmobile electrical wiring

Flushing and adjusting the snowmobile carburetor with removal and installation

Replacing the filter element on a snowmobile

Replacing a snowmobile fuel filter

Replacing 1 plastic element on a snowmobile

Snowmobile engine diagnostics

Repair and maintenance of snowmobiles at the ProfMoto service includes the following work and services:

• Conservation;
• Preparation for the season;
• Diagnostics;
• Scheduled maintenance;
• Adjustment of snowmobile engines (overhaul, major repairs, replacement of spark plugs, spark arresters, carburetor, suction manifold, etc.);
• Snowmobile starter repair (replacement of springs, support washer, etc.);
• Gearbox repair (bulkhead, major repairs);
• Restoration of the chassis and suspension (replacement of snowmobile tracks, tensioner springs, roller springs, drive shafts, hood, bottom);
• Setting up the fuel system;
• Repair and installation of electrical equipment (including installation of an electric starter);
• Restoration of plastic;
• Replacement of body parts;
• Replacement of consumables (filters, variator and fan belts, sliders, etc.).

Repair of snowmobiles "Buran"

The classic design of the Buranov consists of two tracks and one rotating ski, and is distinguished by a large supporting surface area. At the same time, the Burans have a short wheelbase, thanks to which (together with just one ski) they demonstrate the greatest maneuverability in the forest. In addition, thanks to the roller chassis, they can successfully pass through watery-snowy “porridge”.

With timely maintenance, Buran snowmobiles can significantly exceed the warranty mileage (3,500 km).

Maintenance and repair of snowmobiles "Taiga"

Just like the Buran snowmobiles, the Taiga snowmobiles belong to the utilitarian class of machines and are distinguished by a powerful and efficient engine (volume of about 497 cc, 43 hp). Taiga snowmobiles are equipped with an adjustable tilt steering wheel, heated handles and a heated throttle trigger.

Some models in this series are equipped with liquid-cooled engines, as well as ski lever suspension. In our service you can repair any model of the Taiga snowmobile, regardless of the configuration and year of manufacture (serial production began in 1997).

Repair of snowmobiles "Lynx"

“Lynx” are fast and maneuverable vehicles equipped with a 2-cylinder engine with a power of up to 40 hp. The articulated rear suspension combines with the easy-to-control front suspension to provide a smooth ride, even in rough terrain.

If you want to diagnose, adjust or restore the operation of the Lynx snowmobile, contact our motorcycle service! Our specialists have extensive experience working with all models of Lynx snowmobiles (113, 119, 121 (sport), 219 (500+), 500M).

Modifications

This snowmobile was produced in several modified versions, namely this:

• Modification Lynx 500+. This modified version is more of a touring car than a work car. It uses a 500mm wide track, which ensures high maneuverability on any surface. The basic package for this modification includes an electric starter.
• Modification Lynx 500M. This is the basic version with a modified hood. In addition, instead of the previous carburetor, a Japanese-made single-chamber carburetor, Mikuni model, was installed. The basic package for this modification includes an electric starter.
• Modification Lynx 500MP. This modification also has a modified hood and a single-chamber carburetor. This version featured a gear-type gearbox. Externally, the snowmobile is completely similar to the previous modification. The basic package for this modification includes an electric starter.

Currently, this snowmobile is also very popular among fishermen and hunters, as it allows you to perform all the necessary tasks, including moving to hard-to-reach places.

Specifications

Dimensional data:

• The structural length of the snowmobile is 3200 millimeters.
• Full width - 1240 millimeters.
• The height of the windshield is 1320 millimeters.
• Seat height is 710 millimeters.

Operational values:

• The propulsion type is caterpillar with front-mounted drive sprockets.
• The caterpillar drive is a chain.
• The number of chain links is 22 links.
• The chain pitch length is 16 millimeters.
• Type of caterpillar track: rubber-fabric, reinforced.
• Type of rollers: rubberized.
• The width of the caterpillar track is 500 millimeters.
• The height of the track lugs is 23 millimeters.
• The number of track windows is 43 windows.
• The pitch length of the caterpillar belt is 50.5 millimeters.
• The type of track tensioning mechanism is screw.
• Structural weight - 280 kilograms.
• The type of engine installed is gasoline.
• The number of engine strokes is 4.
• Engine starting type: manual (optional via electric starter).
• Fuel tank capacity is 28 liters.
• The maximum speed of independent movement is 90 kilometers per hour.
• The maximum weight of the towed sled is 250 kilograms.

Brakes:

• Control type: hydraulic.
• Braking mechanism type: mechanical disc.

Suspension:

• The type of front skis is support-turning.
• Front suspension type: independent pendulum suspension.
• The type of rear suspension is roller-slide.

Electrical equipment:

• Front headlight type: halogen.
• The type of ignition system is electronic non-contact.

Engine

The Lynx 500 snowmobile is equipped with a gasoline two-stroke power plant. This unit has only two cylinders in the block, the total working volume of which is 0.431 liters. The rated output power reaches 29.42 kilowatts, which translates to 40 horsepower. An air-forced cooling system is used, which allows the machine to be operated not only at low temperatures, but also in warm conditions. The lubrication system uses a special mixture that includes gasoline and oil. This provides the lubricating fluid with frost resistance, which is one of the necessary parameters in harsh operating conditions. The engine consumes about 20 liters of gasoline for every hundred. It is unpretentious in terms of the quality of the fuel being poured, but it is worth noting that gasoline of at least AI-80 is required. The engine is started manually, however, an electric starter can also be included in the package. A non-contact electronic ignition system is used, ensuring smooth and stable operation of the unit under various operating conditions.

"Lynx" - a forest motorcycle predator from Bashkiria

?Lynx? ? this name for the snowmobile became known to the general public in 1991, when the first high-quality all-terrain vehicle for conquering snowy plains was produced at the engine-building association in Ufa. It quickly gained popularity in various areas of human activity.

A significant territory of the Russian Federation is often covered with snow. Wide caterpillar ?Lynx? came to the aid of border guards, hunters and geologists. Having been tested in the conditions of Yakutia, the Ufa machines showed quite good results in their work. They endured frosts down to -40 degrees without interruption and could move on the crust at a decent speed. At the same time, the all-terrain vehicles showed amazing maneuverability in deep snow and high maneuverability. Sports also did not stand aside. For these purposes, one of the serial snowmobiles was completely modernized.

In 2009, production of these machines was discontinued. But even today nimble “forest predators” fly across the snowy expanses.

Model line of snowmobiles ?Lynx?

The main representatives of the ?Lynx? family ? models 113, 119, 500 and 440.

For eighteen years the snowmobile “Lynx” changed my modifications many times. Starting from the first models, UMPO did not stop searching for the most successful solution to improve the reliability of domestic snowmobiles.

The firstborn is considered to be ?Lynx? 113. The prototype of this model was the time-tested Arctic Cat. The copy didn't turn out very well. To make the car lighter, the engine of the 113th model was made using light metals. Aluminum cylinders coated with silicon coating could not withstand heavy loads. The absence of a sleeve gave negative results. Catch a ?wedge? it was possible already in the first tens of kilometers of continuous movement.

Model 119 received significant changes. Made in a tourist version, it was superior to its predecessor. The design was improved: the snowmobile received a modified hood and pan, which made it possible to better overcome snow obstacles. The use of liners and more powerful cooling led to a decrease in breakdowns on the Lynx 119 associated with the operation of the cylinders.

The next snowmobile was ?Lynx-sport? 121. This model became a variant of 119. The snowmobile came out a little shorter, but received an advantage in maneuverability.

The “Lynx” machines can be considered top in the line of Ufa manufacturers. 500. Their main difference was the Mikuni carburetors. The hood was changed again. The caterpillar reached a width of 500 mm. The 500 MP was equipped with a gear transmission. All snowmobiles received electrically heated handlebars.

Today, the US-440, which is a modification of the five hundred, is in wide use.

Main characteristics

Despite many shortcomings, ?Lynx? has good performance for cars in its class. Average performance characteristics:

• passenger capacity? 2 people;
• dimensions? length 3200 mm, width 1240 mm, height 3200 mm;
• caterpillar ? from 380 to 500 mm;
• weight ? up to 280 kg;
• tank? 18 l.

• type ? two-stroke, two-cylinder for models 113 and 119, four-stroke for 500 and 440;
• fuel ? gasoline A92 (carburetor);
• volume ? from 431 to 440 cc cm.;
• power ? from 38 to 42 l. With.;
• cooling ? air, forced;
• fuel consumption ? 20 l per 100 km;
• speed ? from 60 to 90 km per hour.

?Lynx? They have high glass with edging that protects from oncoming air flow, electrically heated handles, equipped with tachometers and a spacious trunk. The snowmobile can easily tow sleds weighing up to 250 kg. The rubber track has reinforced rods.

Features of problems and repairs of ?Lynx?

Like any equipment that is constantly in use, especially if it operates in extreme conditions, snowmobiles are often subject to breakdowns. Faults appear in the engine and suspension. The track and variator belt wear out quickly.

Engine . No matter how much people criticize snowmobile engines, they are not that bad. Breakdowns usually occur due to natural wear and tear of parts. Common problems include the following:

• unevenness in work;
• increased vibration and knocking;
• power drop;
• increased gasoline consumption;
• oil leaks.

Price

Due to the complete cessation of mass production of the Lynx 500 snowmobile, finding it in a completely new technical condition is quite a difficult task, and it is not a fact that there are still such ones left. Used cars are available for sale and their prices vary from 80 thousand rubles to 150 thousand Russian rubles. The cost for this snowmobile is quite low, since in terms of functionality and performance it can compete strongly with newer imported models of snowmobiles.

Owner reviews

Positive feedback from owners:

• In the winter of 2005, my father and I sold our old Buran snowmobile and decided to find a more improved alternative. And then we came across the Lynx 500 snowmobile. Not only did we like the machine for its design and performance, but another advantage was that it can also be used with 76-grade gasoline (AI-80). In general, we purchased a snowmobile at a cost of 115 thousand Russian rubles. The first impressions of this model were positive, and if we compare it with the same snowstorm, it is noticeable that the Lynx is superior to our first snowmobile in almost all respects: it is more powerful, convenient, maneuverable and simpler. Later it turned out that the car has one weak point, namely the gearbox chain, which very often needs to be tensioned again. As for the rest, we are quite pleased with the technology. So far there have been no serious breakdowns.
• I bought Lynx 500+ and didn’t regret it at all. The snowmobile starts perfectly regardless of weather conditions. Personally, I have successfully and quickly started the engine many times at a temperature of minus 35 degrees, which is good news. The snowmobile is also very resistant to rollovers on slopes, which is due to the wide-spaced front skis. My configuration has heated steering wheel grips, which prevents your hands from freezing. Among the shortcomings, I would like to note that the engine is a little weak, and the gearbox does not have a neutral speed. The equipment is very reliable in operation. Once I reached a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour, and the snowmobile confidently stayed on the surface. But as the manufacturer claims about 20 liters of consumption per 100 kilometers, this did not happen. Consumption is much higher even when used in gentle mode.
• I bought this snowmobile in the spring for half the price. All summer I waited for winter to come so I could test the purchase, and finally it happened. At the beginning of operation, no problems were identified, which was surprising, since I bought a used one from 2004. After the purchase, I replaced the variator belt with a Kevlar one. I drove every day for several hours for a month, before the first problems appeared. The return spring in the “kick starter” has flown (there is no electric starter...). But we still managed to fix it.
• The advantages of this snowmobile are immediately clear. The market price, accessible to everyone (ranging from 80 thousand rubles to 150 thousand Russian rubles), will not cause large financial costs for maintenance. There is a speed for rear movement, which is very convenient off-road. There is also airflow for the steering wheel handles and legs, and a roomy seat. So far I have noticed the following shortcomings: poor placement of voltage regulators, which leads to oxidation of the terminals and loss of spark at the candles, and weak headlight switches, which is why many people connect directly, but this leads to a more difficult engine start when cold. Otherwise, it’s a good device, superior in appearance to the well-known Buran snowmobile, but slightly inferior to it in technical characteristics.

Snowmobile Lynx 119

After the purchase and a long period of inactivity, we cleaned the carb and calcined the spark plugs.
But in vain, it started only on other spark plugs from the nine), on the old ones it flooded and barely grabbed hold, after 200 twitches they changed the spark plugs, it started up more vigorously... but the opportunity arose that it did not stall when the ignition was turned off. It's going to snow, let's go test the device)

The Arctic Cat
is also still under repair , with a dead
MAP
(absolute pressure sensor in the intake manifold), the owner of the snowflake cannot find this sensor! (They ask for 15-20 rupees for it, but do not carry them) After looking at the compatibility, it is impossible to install another one, or somehow calibrate the firmware in the brain... so far it’s a bit of a problem with it!

Don't switch!

Comments 10

I love snowfields too) check out my rides.
I understand that you are involved in repairing snowfields? I have a problem Lynx 440 US starts with difficulty, drives about 30 meters and stalls, sits for 5 minutes, starts with difficulty, but can no longer move. New Mikuni Chinese crab, candles, switch Moscow. What's the matter, where should I look?

Magdino can still burn, but it looks more like a gas pump

Are you guys freaking out? The lynx has 440cc and only 28hp! Spare parts for a lynx cost the same as for a car, but 20 times cheaper than for an imported snowmobile, and the track costs only 6 thousand, for a Buran the same length is 8 thousand, for a foreign car 20-200 thousand))))

Well, more than 28, it’s a two-stroke

Read those characteristics))) they are deformed! RMZ-440 28HP RMZ-640 34HP this is not a Yamaha with 800 cubic meters and 150hp!

send me the link, I’ll read it, otherwise I can’t google it 38+-2 LS at 440

Good afternoon. Do you want to say that before taking Lynx, you need to think 100 times? Is a trot track expensive?

Dear, they sold this lynx, they took the same one but with documents, in principle it’s better than a snowstorm, of course, it goes much faster, for rides you can drive it, of course it can’t be compared with Cats, but the price is appropriate, a new truck from 8 thousand to 12 on average, right away You need to take a switch and a Magdino as a reserve (which I think are not cheap if it’s the original, and China doesn’t get any reviews at all), the slips wear out quickly, enough for one season, but we don’t have much snow or there is a crust in which the slips are not lubricated at all, in fact. driving is quite a normal option, foreign cars cost 200-300 thousand rubles, Lynxes from 40 to 120 somewhere