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Well i dunno how many of you are into this....... :icon_razz:
Im looking for a new Snowmobile :icon_mrgreen:
I was big into it since i was a kid and had a 1994 800cc Polaris Storm from 1995-1999 and then have not been on one since....anyway all my buddies now have them again and im getting the itch back.
UPDATE: See the Second Page in this thread to see my new machine ;)
150 friging horse power. :Yikes_anim: Damn that seems like alot for such a little thing. Bet that will leave the Cutlass in the dust or should I say snow. :laugh: But I bet there fun. Never been on one. Never have any snow.
Jud
I'm more of a summer rider, I prefer the Jet-Ski over one of those, I finally got mine running this year, never much of a fan of frozen spit on the side of my face! :laugh:
Ya they will run 120 MPH on a frozen lake but are still good and light enough to manage the trails. :icon_razz:
gonna be fun!!!
Buying a sled out here is an expensive proposition. You normally have to travel 80 miles to get to high elevation trails then the places to play and stop on 1000's of miles of trails are EXPENSIVE too! :icon_eek: Last sled I road was my dad's Bombardier TNT 400...I think it was a 1978 or 80 year model. 2 stroke twin carb beast! :laugh:
I tend to ice race motorcycles in the winter. I am looking at a CR450R to convert on Saturday.
Quote from: TGPilot on September 07, 2006, 02:07:04 PM
Buying a sled out here is an expensive proposition. You normally have to travel 80 miles to get to high elevation trails then the places to play and stop on 1000's of miles of trails are EXPENSIVE too! :icon_eek: Last sled I road was my dad's Bombardier TNT 400...I think it was a 1978 or 80 year model. 2 stroke twin carb beast! :laugh:
I tend to ice race motorcycles in the winter. I am looking at a CR450R to convert on Saturday.
Are you into dirtbikes, TGPilot? Just wondering cuz I am. ;) I race motocross here in minnesota April thru October. :icon_cool:
If I lived farther in Northern Michigan I would definatly have one, but right now most of my money is tied up in the lumina.
Money tied up in a W eh.......DO I EVER HEAR THAT!!!!! :laugh:
I actually sold my old sled i mentioned above and bought the cutlass back in 1999 cause i needed a car for school :icon_cool:
went helmet shopping today cause i have to get all the cold weather gear all over again as mine seems to have gone missing over the years :icon_mad:
spending on the Cutlass more or less over as far as $$$$ mods go so i need another money pit i guess :laugh:
Quote from: TGP Nick on September 07, 2006, 06:19:28 PM
Are you into dirtbikes, TGPilot? Just wondering cuz I am. ;) I race motocross here in minnesota April thru October. :icon_cool:
I will trail ride out here in Colorado or elsewhere, hare scrambles, enduros, etc...but I hate to be higher than 10 feet off the ground on a bike! :icon_redface: So motocross and the like I do not do.
Lots of Ice Racing in Minn! My old roomate Davey Durelle was a pretty bi time racer from Minn for dirt track oval motorcycle racing.
Quote from: TGPilot on September 07, 2006, 08:07:49 PM
Quote from: TGP Nick on September 07, 2006, 06:19:28 PM
Are you into dirtbikes, TGPilot? Just wondering cuz I am. ;) I race motocross here in minnesota April thru October. :icon_cool:
I will trail ride out here in Colorado or elsewhere, hare scrambles, enduros, etc...but I hate to be higher than 10 feet off the ground on a bike! :icon_redface: So motocross and the like I do not do.
Lots of Ice Racing in Minn! My old roomate Davey Durelle was a pretty bi time racer from Minn for dirt track oval motorcycle racing.
I'm really into motocross. The jumps make it fun! ;) More than 100 foot jumps get scary, though. :icon_eek: Harescrambles and trail riding are fun, too. I tried ice racing a couple times, but didn't really get into it. I've been into motocross for about 10 years :icon_cool: (started when I was 6) you do the math. :laugh:
A fellow snowmobiler!!! I have one sitting at my grandpas in Colorado I ride when I can. Its a Yamaha XLV 500. I am looking to upgrade my snowmobiles next year I hope. Looking at a couple Yamaha RX1 like this.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-Vector-ER-03-RX1-ER-01-Remeq-covered-trailer_W0QQitemZ220026098890QQihZ012QQcategoryZ42599QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-Vector-ER-03-RX1-ER-01-Remeq-covered-trailer_W0QQitemZ220026098890QQihZ012QQcategoryZ42599QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) I love those machines. Fast as freak. Was going to upgrade this year, but the wife made me get some ATV's instead. I am not complaining thou, thats cool to.. I do most of my ATV riding over towards Mt Evans there in Colorado, and ride my snowmobiles out in Teluride or Winter Park/Frasier area. I so want to move back out to Colorado. I just sold my condo that I had in Winter Park cause the association decided it was going to raise there fees to the hilt..
Edit: Oh I think I am in love with this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-RX-1-custom-built-Turbo-charged-mtn-snowmobile_W0QQitemZ320023916613QQihZ011QQcategoryZ42599QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-RX-1-custom-built-Turbo-charged-mtn-snowmobile_W0QQitemZ320023916613QQihZ011QQcategoryZ42599QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
well i have not jumped on one yet......there is one in Winnipeg Manitoba a guy on the AC forums is trying to sell me but i think im gonna wait a bit yet.
some say the more closer to winter the more you will pay, i can see that but in turn there are some good deals to be had still as the upgraders will be really in a bind to sell older sleds because there new machines are now in and they GOTTA PAY!!! :laugh:
Bought brand new helmet, boots, gloves last week online....for a pretty good deal ;) all i need now is the jacket and pants and the machine..... :icon_redface:
Ya Brian there is a guy here with that set up on the RX1 and its quite the weapon on the lakes here....saw him last winter just flying at about 135 MPH at least. :icon_eek:
Pretty badass machines :icon_cool:
Still Shopping.......lots of time till the snow flys
anyway i have decided on a different machine now due to the one i listed above being kinda out of my budget or more than im willing to spend on one of these things.
So this is what im looking at now :icon_twisted: little older but more POWER
2002 model
1000cc
3 Cyl
175hp
More Stats:
Manufacturer Arctic Cat
Model Year 2002
Model Thundercat 1000
Engine 999cc, liquid-cooled triple
Displacement 999cc
Carburetion 3 x TM 38mm with TPS (TC)
Ignition 3D
Clutch Arctic (roller cam)
Suspension Front: AWS V double wishbone A-arms with Arctic Cat gas (IFP) and adj. preload springs, sway bar, 9.2" travel
Rear: Smart-Ride, 13.5" travel
Brakes Hydraulic disc
Lubrication Oil Injection
Exhaust 3 tuned pipes and canister (TC)
Skis Plastic
Length 112 in.
Width 48 in.
Track LxWxH 15" x 121" x 1" track
Ski Stance 43 in.
Dry Weight 583 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 12 gal.
Anyway they are a bit older now and more with in my budget..... ;)
I have rented those befor in Colorado. Nice machines. Only problem we had with them was they kept fouling out plugs. Might have been from previous renter abuse thou.
Well there is one in Massachusetts I really really want.....its a 11 hour drive from my house :icon_rolleyes:
its a 2002 with only 1200 miles :icon_mrgreen:
its in Southwick MA about 5-6 hours from Niagara Falls Ontario and 2 hours from Albany NY
Forget those AC's !! :laugh:
Buy Bombardier :icon_biggrin:
HELL NO
Made in Quebec = not buying it.
Also my dad used to race AC's back in the 1970's so were a Arctic Cat family
Im still waiting to hear back from that dude about the 2002 in MA :icon_mad: i want that thing BAD!!!
Are you going to drag race it too! :laugh:
The Snowmobile class is like the biggest class at our local drag strip, some of those things are crazy fast :icon_eek:
race it on ice on the lake but not at a track :laugh:
Deal pending......on the one from MA
Just have to work out the paperwork for customs :icon_mrgreen:
A bit of a issue because recreational vehicles in MA don't have titles so i need a certificate of origin :icon_confused:
Anyone from MA member here??
need to know if the state can issue replacements or anything?? as i NEED that to get this thing..... :icon_mad:
better pic
SOLD!!!!
just as long as i can get it out of the USA and into Canada :laugh:
Heading there this weekend hopefully :icon_cool:
(http://www.arcticchat.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/woot.gif)
nice!!! I need to steal my Dads sled this winter and get out on the trails a bit more.
He has a 2002 Ski-doo MX-Z Renegade 800 twin.
Sometimes we go snowmobiling around my aunt and uncles house in South River (halfway between Burks fall and North bay on Hwy 11)
Oh ya South river is a really nice area!!!
I have been riding from North Bay to South river a few times actually when i had my other sled.
I also have been on Lake Nipissising sp*? in North Bay but thats a bit scary when you don't know it vell enough.....there are places where if you go to far out you can't see the shore :icon_neutral:
Yeah Lake Nipissing. You'll have fun opening that Thundercat up on a lake like that.
like i said to scary.....LOL
the lake 5 kms from my house where my folks have a cottage will be where i will ride mostly and its big enough.
Well I don't know what's going on but I clicked the paper clip under the picture of your new toy, opened it and got a whole bunch of other pictures. A bunch from Texas. Sraightline racing is a Houston company. The drag strip fotos are the 1/8 mile that I go to.
:icon_rolleyes: Try it and see what you guys get. :werd: :werd:
Jud
Click the pic to see the pic
Click the Paperclip link to DL the Pic
No issues here....
On my way to pick it up!!!
10 hour drive one way here i come!!!!
:icon_rolleyes:
I really gotta quit this already....Gettin to OLD! :icon_razz:
You know you love it LOL.
wOOt!! thats a long drive. I hope its as good as pictured.
Oh man am i tired!!
26 hour trip non-stop....
but its HOME!!!
I will post some pics in a day or so after i clean it up somemore
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/DSC00068.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/T-Cat/DSC00065.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/T-Cat/DSC00064.jpg)
WOWZERS! That thing is too shiney! You need to find some trees when the snow flies and break her it! ;)
ya it looks good from that shot but when you get closer it has some bad swurl marks from halfassed buffing jobs..... :icon_evil:
im headedback to Toronto on the 20th and im gonna drive one day that weekend and see C-Bad from the w-body forum and a long time MSN friend and he is gonna do a number on the hood paint. :icon_mrgreen:
anyway im very happy with it so far, just need some snow :icon_cool:
Looks very nice Dave! How about some underhood shots?
Added some goodies since the last pics when i first got it.
trying to make it more my own and unique 8)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/T-CatNov3.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/T-CatNov.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/Invasion1/T-CatNov4.jpg)
C&A PRO Razor Ski's
AC Light Cover
AC Running Board Grip Plates
New Hot Grip Hand Warmers
45* Handle Bar Extentions
Arctic Cat Gas Tank Jacket/Bag
Looking mean!!!
I am so jealous man. My Snowmobile runs, but it doesnt seem to like elevation. And its also some 22 years old.
You better hope your appendages do not meet those track cleats!! :icon_eek:
Sweet looking machine man! Does the light tint come off easily? I always loved the late night trail rides with sleds! The lights bouncing off the trees...good memories there bud! :icon_mrgreen:
HAHA ya its a light cover similar to the ones made by GTS for cars
comes off in one second with velcro
Anyway I was working on mine tonite and both my rear shocks are toast :( the previous owner removed the electric "Smart Suspension" shocks because they were prone to problems and never worked like they were supose to.
He replaced them with aftermarket cheapys and they have no "shock" left to them anymore.
So i went all out and bought new CLICKER gas rear and front shocks which are fully adjustable which is way cool.
Rear Back Shock
(http://i14.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/78/98/34_1.JPG)
The Little Knob here is the adjustment "clicker"
(http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/08/78/98/41_1.JPG)
Rear Front Shock
(http://i10.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/7f/ac/6b_1.JPG)
Front Ski Shocks
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/05/i/08/c9/ba/b4_1.JPG)
(http://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/08/c1/33/da_1.JPG)
Brand New Old Stock which all retails for over 2k CDN new from the dealer
which i got on ebay for under $500 US
woot!! my sled is now gonna be a Sno Pro Edition :D
Shocks came Yesterday!!
This weekends project :icon_mrgreen:
figured you guys would think this was funny......i installed a block heater in the sled last night :icon_razz: yes they make block heaters for snowmobiles :icon_cool:
Block heater, :icon_rolleyes: Where do the regular heater vents come out :icon_question: Have fun this weekend.
Jud
Two Austin Powers references in one day.. LOL
Looks like "One swedish penis pump, warranty card filled out by one Austin Powers". Either that or they look like some sort of makeshift bomb or something. Anyway, have fun with that thing, its starting to get really cold down here so I can imagine what its like up there.
Don't go killing yourself on that thing.
im serious a block heater......my cousin's future husband has the same machine and on cold days he can't pull it over and needed to add a block heater and ELECTRIC START!!
Wimp
Its about -10 C* everyday here now and its only gonna get colder