Official Chi-town Sled-Thread

[redhotsommer]

Winter is coming boys and girls...let's see your hardware and use this thread to coordinate some rides!

[Offshore Ginger]

I am ready for snow and were those pics taken in Mich?

[redhotsommer]

Yup. Caddy.

[B.Z.]

these are at Bon Falls in the UP and the hunting camp........

[Elite Marine]

Arctic Cat 120

Will be a fun winter. My 2 year old has a Kitty Cat and now my 4 year old has the 120.

Dad runs a Ski Doo 2005 600HO

[Tony M]

Winter is coming boys and girls...let's see your hardware and use this thread to coordinate some rides!
SOME OF you guy's known I drive for a living so ! UP BY ST PAUL Mn last night thay got about 1" of wet heavey snow , whooo yippy more money for my BARGE !!!! ant that right ? D . can you say 600 :sifone: a BIG ONE :26:

[B.Z.]

what nobody else has a sled?????

[getchasum111]

i miss riding in the winter...born in wisconsin but now farther south in kentucky....not enough snow...

[redhotsommer]

Supposed to be snowing tomorrow...high 34 degrees!

[Magic Medicine]

MY sled is in post 1 pic # 2. Notice its at the front of the pac!

YAMAHA its what kings ride!

[baronmarine]

is where do you ride them there snow machines in chicago?? ay. i sold mine last year thinking i would buy a new one this year. and the wife said no. i tell you they are no fun. so i guess i'm riding hers this year. oh well it's a pretty nice sled.
todd

[Offshore Ginger]

is where do you ride them there sleds in chicago?? ay. i sold mine last year thinking i would by a new one this year. and the wife said no. i tell you they are no fun. so i guess i'm riding hers this year. oh well it's a pretty nice sled.
toddTodd i guess we will both be riding older sleds this year , but i did not sell mine , so my other half will be running a 600 Doo .

[redhotsommer]

Where do ya usually ride Todd? Magic Medicine's second home is Caddy..that can't be too far from you...

[Brian41]

First pics looks like Lost Pines area.

[baronmarine]

Where do ya usually ride Todd? Magic Medicine's second home is Caddy..that can't be too far from you...
hi mike
we normaly ride around the baldwin, irons area. not to far from cadillac. if you guys make a trip on this side on the lower i would love to hook up with you. hope you guys can come up for the west mi. (boatme) party.
todd
btw art 600 doo is not so bad. i was looking at a 600 dragon or a mxz/tnt500ss doo both 08 left overs. but i guess that well be next year. a 09 left over.

[Offshore Ginger]

Todd i want new for the ride , i have a 700 MXZ AND A 600 with less then 900 miles on both of them and they are 02's . I have to say that Baldwin and the Irons area is where we do most of are rideing and last year was just awsome .

[MILD THUNDER]

Heres what I ride. 2006 Polaris Fusion 900.

[B.Z.]

Heres what I ride. 2006 Polaris Fusion 900.

And the 1st one in the group!!!!!

[baronmarine]

Heres what I ride. 2006 Polaris Fusion 900.


those fusion's are sweet. my buddy mark has a 600. and goes pretty darn good.
todd

[MILD THUNDER]

those fusion's are sweet. my buddy mark has a 600. and goes pretty darn good.
todd

Yea, they got a bad rap the first year they came out in 05. They did have a lot of issues that year. Then in 06 they made some major changes, and released the 600CC, 700CC, and 900cc. Stock the 900 makes 116ft lbs of tq! My arms are usually a little longer after a day of trail riding :)

[Magic Medicine]

First pics looks like Lost Pines area.

That first pic is on the trail from Boon to Mesick, very close to LPL. Like Mike said, Caddy is my second home I know the area and some of the locals very well! When we headed up its snowing there now:drool5:

[MILD THUNDER]

Andy, is it snowing by you now? Saw laporte was gonna get hit tonight.

[Payton]

Man, that looks cold!!!

I'm thinking I'll take Florida and the Harley.

[Tony M]

Magic Medicine DAMM !! Big boy got enough snow for that first run for sled seems like you should be having a blast today

[Magic Medicine]

Andy, is it snowing by you now? Saw laporte was gonna get hit tonight.

We got about 4" of snow, I think they recieved more snow to the west in the Valpo, Porter, Portage area. No time for sledding still have sleds in the garage to get ready:(

[redhotsommer]

Damn...I was ready to load up the SRX and head over to test it out!

I gonna go grab my trailer on Friday in MI.

[Offshore Ginger]

We got hit yesterday on the west side of the state here in Mich , some areas got around 10 " of the white stuff . :)

[kvogt]

This is an older slightly custom Polaris with a 1200 watercraft based motor.

[redhotsommer]

This is an older slightly custom Polaris with a 1200 watercraft based motor.

Looks a LOT like this one...

Radar/bikini run at Land-o-lakes last winter....

[OBNOXUS]

My Cadillac

[OBNOXUS]

Oh,,,, and thats whats left of Cheryls sled after the tree incident in the background !!!

[B.Z.]

Damn...I was ready to load up the SRX and head over to test it out!

I gonna go grab my trailer on Friday in MI.


I am off on Friday if you want company????

[kvogt]

redhotsommer
Our club has attended that for the past few years. We always have a good time.

Kris Vogt

[redhotsommer]

Cool Kris! You may recognize this sled...my buddy Brad's SRX drag sled...he was up there with BZ doing the radar run while my wife, Hammer01 and BZ were off trail riding. We rented a cabin right there on the lake...great weekend despite the fact that I locked up the motor on my REV.

BZ...I'll ring you up...I might not be working Friday either, so I'd be leaving fairly early.

B-rad's drag sled
BZ gettin' ready for a run down the lake
BZ and Michelle

[redhotsommer]

Here's some pics of what's left of Cheryl's sled!

The tree won, clearly.

[OBNOXUS]

It was time for a new one for her anyway,,,,, I mean she did have 52 miles on it !!!!!

[Magic Medicine]

It was time for a new one for her anyway,,,,, I mean she did have 52 miles on it !!!!!

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rofl:

[Magic Medicine]

Cool Kris! You may recognize this sled...my buddy Brad's SRX drag sled...he was up there with BZ doing the radar run while my wife, Hammer01 and BZ were off trail riding. We rented a cabin right there on the lake...great weekend despite the fact that I locked up the motor on my REV.

BZ...I'll ring you up...I might not be working Friday either, so I'd be leaving fairly early.

B-rad's drag sled
BZ gettin' ready for a run down the lake
BZ and Michelle

Mike,

I might be up for the ride, give me a call.

[Sunsation96]

Keep up the sled topic, can't wait to go sledding!!! MORE PICS PLEASE... Even if it's not a Cat:rofl: It's okay not everyone can be fast:rofl:

[chris sunsation]

Here's my old school 98 700 xc. According to the wife it's this or nothing!

[Gladhe8er]

Here's my old school 98 700 xc. According to the wife it's this or nothing!


I have one of those(back-up sled now). They sound awesome. In 99 they quieted them down a lot. Every time I went through a registration check the cops ask me what I've got under the hood!

[Sunsation96]

Here's my old school 98 700 xc. According to the wife it's this or nothing!

Looks great Chris MORE PICS! take some pics when you go up north..
I hope the bay will freeze longer than a few weeks this year.

[redhotsommer]

Couple more from last year...

Houghton...
BBobb (aka Kool-Aid Man)
Pee-break on the way up to Copper Harbor

[redhotsommer]

Couple more...

Myself, Kool-Aid Man and Magic Medicine up at Copper Harbor
Michelle (my wife) at Hoop'n'Holler on Lake Gogebic
Me at Land-o-lakes on the day before the REV's demise....

[B.Z.]

Here's my old school 98 700 xc. According to the wife it's this or nothing!

at least you are sledding!!!!

[Tony M]

U P MICHIGAN GOING TO GET POUNDED WITH S N O W !! you guys are slipping !

[chris sunsation]

at least you are sledding!!!!

VERY True!

[chris sunsation]

I have one of those(back-up sled now). They sound awesome. In 99 they quieted them down a lot. Every time I went through a registration check the cops ask me what I've got under the hood!

Definetly not a bad back up. Mine will head that way someday... Hopefully next season.

[Magic Medicine]

Chris,

I would not worry what year your sled is when you get to run all those beautiful brand new Sunnys!

Guys,

Chris Sunsation is my connection at the Sunsation factory. He is a stand up, real sweet guy. We need to stay after him to bring a F4 or a SSR over to the Chi town!

[OBNOXUS]

Just sold mine last night,,,,, maybe I wont be riding this year !!!!!!

[B.Z.]

Just sold mine last night,,,,, maybe I wont be riding this year !!!!!!

say it isn't so!!!!!!!

[redhotsommer]

Too bad for you. Good thing I've got that photo feature on my new phone so I can send you pics of BZ railling...oh...no wait...slowly riding... thru the northwoods...

[Magic Medicine]

Just sold mine last night,,,,, maybe I wont be riding this year !!!!!!

Congrats on the sale, we will miss seeing you on the trail this winter. On the bright side you won't have to drive through so many blizzards.

[OBNOXUS]

dont count me out just yet !!!

[redhotsommer]

1...2....3....

[OBNOXUS]

1...2....3....


I dont think taking a nap waiting for BZ to catch up constitutes as counted out !!!!!

[Tony M]

JOE IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT !! TEN hour's to think about a 600 03 to 06 now what kind DAMM YOU !!!!

[Tony M]

Just sold mine last night,,,,, maybe I wont be riding this year !!!!!! DATS O TAY BUT WHEAT YOU CAN HELP ME , like mikey said i'll be the trail groomer and the boys can help too !!

[redhotsommer]

I dont think taking a nap waiting for BZ to catch up constitutes as counted out !!!!!


When you are napping, you are curled up and sucking your thumb...I believe this shot came after Cheryl hit the tree. :26:

[Tony M]

1...2....3.... he is not takeing a nap , he is takeing a snow poop !!!!!

And waiting for the pink banana hanmock man !!!!!

[MILD THUNDER]

JOE IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT !! TEN hour's to think about a 600 03 to 06 now what kind DAMM YOU !!!!


If you want a 2 stroke 600, I would look at a skidoo Rev mxz from 03-07, or 06 Polaris Fusion like mine. You can get a brand new 2006 Fusion 600HO for prob 4500 with a full warranty. Both sleds have awesome rides in the rough stuff, and are very comfortable with the rider forward design. Just be careful if you look at the 03-05 600 revs, they had bad piston rings from the factory. If they were replaced already, then they are cool. I have no experiance with the yamaha's, but I'm sure magic medicine andy can point you in the right direction if you wanted to go that route.

One thing i love about my sled is the adjustable handlebars. Slide them all the way forward, and get your nuts on the gas tank for riding hard in the twisties, then slide them back and sit back, stretch out for those long rides down the long straights. Pretty versatile.

Knowing you and how you like radaring $hit and top speed numbers lol, you might want to look at a arctic cat ZR900, Polaris XCR800, skidoo mach 1000, or arctic cat thundercat 1000. Then you can join BOBZ's race team on the lakes!

[OBNOXUS]

When you are napping, you are curled up and sucking your thumb...I believe this shot came after Cheryl hit the tree. :26:

Oh,,,, more of a WTF,,,,, WHY ME !!!!!!!???????

[Tony M]

oh,,,, more of a wtf,,,,, why me !!!!!!!??????? cause you is you and you deserve the best . !! :26:

[Tony M]

If you want a 2 stroke 600, I would look at a skidoo Rev mxz from 03-07, or 06 Polaris Fusion like mine. You can get a brand new 2006 Fusion 600HO for prob 4500 with a full warranty. Both sleds have awesome rides in the rough stuff, and are very comfortable with the rider forward design. Just be careful if you look at the 03-05 600 revs, they had bad piston rings from the factory. If they were replaced already, then they are cool. I have no experiance with the yamaha's, but I'm sure magic medicine andy can point you in the right direction if you wanted to go that route.

One thing i love about my sled is the adjustable handlebars. Slide them all the way forward, and get your nuts on the gas tank for riding hard in the twisties, then slide them back and sit back, stretch out for those long rides down the long straights. Pretty versatile.

Knowing you and how you like radaring $hit and top speed numbers lol, you might want to look at a arctic cat ZR900, Polaris XCR800, skidoo mach 1000, or arctic cat thundercat 1000. Then you can join BOBZ's race team on the lakes! T H A N K 'S J O E , !!!!:sifone:

[Tony M]

MAGIC MEDICINE [Andy] found 2 sleds need some heads up on 05 rs vector / 01 hauck sxr700 both are some what close to me you can e mail or pm me , Thanks Tony. M.

[Magic Medicine]

MAGIC MEDICINE [Andy] found 2 sleds need some heads up on 05 rs vector / 01 hauck sxr700 both are some what close to me you can e mail or pm me , Thanks Tony. M.

Tony,

I pm'ed you my number. Joe is pointing you in the right direction. If you are interested in Doo or Yami, I am your man I have owned numerous Doo and now I right in the Rice camp so I am VERY familiar with both camps, I have had my hands in 4 cats this fall so I am becoming very familiar with those as well. Polarias has always been a very reliable engine with a great suspension. They got crapped on because of the 05 fusion, this sled had problems but I think the "internet hype" really killed it.

Call me bro,

Lets talk!

[B.Z.]

MAGIC MEDICINE [Andy] found 2 sleds need some heads up on 05 rs vector / 01 hauck sxr700 both are some what close to me you can e mail or pm me , Thanks Tony. M.


Tony, if you need help with the SRX deal B-Rad is also very good with these sleds he currently owns 4 of them.....LOL

let me know if you need some help.....BZ

[redhotsommer]

Brought my sleds home on Saturday. Coloma, MI had 8+ inches of white stuff...fired up the Doo and rode it around a little before coming home!

[OBNOXUS]

Fired mine up yesterday to,,,,,,, it should be leaving in about 11 hours !!!!!!!

[Tony M]

STILL LOOKING NO CALL BACKS AS OF YET ! Dam D/H Thanks Guys if I do find something Ill be burning the wires for HELP !!!!!

[baronmarine]

about 3" here today. it's coming. trails open on the 1st here in michigan. couple of my buddy are coming over saturday, for a drink / tuneup fest.
todd

[OBNOXUS]

Mine just left ,,,,

[Candyman]

Mine just left ,,,,

When's the replacement showing up????

[Playn]

Winter is on it's way. Stopped at the cottage Friday and saw the lake had started to freeze and we got about 5" of snow.

[Playn]

had about 5" at Houghton Lake this Friday.

[OBNOXUS]

When's the replacement showing up????

huh,,, what ??? :biggrinjester::26:

[redhotsommer]

had about 5" at Houghton Lake this Friday.

DAYUM brutha! Got PICKS?!?:sifone:

[Sunsation96]

had about 5" at Houghton Lake this Friday.

Nice ZR!!! Not sure if you have enough studs:rofl: What ZR is that? 800?

[redhotsommer]

Ready for the SNOW!

[B.Z.]

had about 5" at Houghton Lake this Friday.


So we are all staying at your place for Tip Up Town this year!!!!!!

[B.Z.]

DAYUM brutha! Got PICKS?!?:sifone:



Has to some relationship to Eddie...LOL

[Playn]

Nice ZR!!! Not sure if you have enough studs:rofl: What ZR is that? 800?

lol, that was the stock track with 192. It now has a Ripsaw with 144 up the middle on it. Yes it's an 800.

[Playn]

So we are all staying at your place for Tip Up Town this year!!!!!!

Come on up

[Magic Medicine]

Come on up

i don't think you know what you getting yourself into:sifone:

[B.Z.]

Come on up

That was a brave answer......but that trip is on my list for 2009:biggrinjester:

[redhotsommer]

What's the date on Tip-Up Town?

[Sunsation96]

This was out of a local paper in Houghton Lake MI :ack2::(


Tip Up Town in jeapordy in 2009
In an article published by "The Roscommon County Herald News" dated Sunday June 15, 2007 (yes it was actually printed as 2007 instead of 2008) Chamber of Commerce President Dave DenBoer expressed his concern for the low number of committed volunteers and sponsors that Tip Up Town has at this time.

Mr. DenBoer has given notice to the community members indicating that if a sufficient number of volunteers and sponsors to run Tip Up Town aren't found by Auguast 1, 2008 then the winter festival will have to be shut down for this year.

If you or anyone you know can volunteer or would be interested in becoming a sponsor then please contact the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce. Don't wait.....do it today!!!!



How Much Do You Know About Tip Up Town? Click here to find out.









www.TipUpTown.net ~ Copyright © 2006-2008 ~ All Rights Reserved
Houghton Lake, Michigan, U.S.A. 48629
TipUpTown.net is in no way affiliated with and makes no claims to be associated with tip-up-townusa.com

[Sunsation96]

I also visited the Chamber of Houghton Lake and they don't have it marked on the calander this year yet, The riding is not the greatest but it's nice to see all the sleds even the Yamaha'a (MAGIC MED) and the Ski-Doo's, I hope this is not the end this year... I will keep you guy's updated, I am leaving Friday for Houghton, I will see of they are selling pins.

[Playn]

There was an article in the paper a month or so ago where they said it was on and gave the dates jan 16-18, 23-25

[Magic Medicine]

I stay away from Tip up town, unless you want to ride the lake and not the trails. Too many cops and riders for me!

[B.Z.]

I stay away from Tip up town, unless you want to ride the lake and not the trails. Too many cops and riders for me!


I know riding the lake is something different, but don't be a baby the party is something to see. Plus you can see Eddie play lake racer all day.....BZ

If it's still on I am trying to go had a BLAST in 06

[redhotsommer]

Eddie ain't riding. "Nobody is riding this year." He said it.

[B.Z.]

Eddie ain't riding. "Nobody is riding this year." He said it.


true......poss big d now....lol

[OBNOXUS]

NO, NO, NO,,,,, you mean if Eddie CANT go,,,, its gonna suck, the drive is horrible,,, weather will be crap, crowd will be crap,,,, snow will be carp,,, why bother ,,,, and your stupid for going !!!!!!!

[B.Z.]

NO, NO, NO,,,,, you mean if Eddie CANT go,,,, its gonna suck, the drive is horrible,,, weather will be crap, crowd will be crap,,,, snow will be carp,,, why bother ,,,, and your stupid for going !!!!!!!


thats more like it........and nobody will be there

[OBNOXUS]

thats more like it........and nobody will be there

Oh yeah,,,, forgot that one !!!!

[Offshore Ginger]

I know riding the lake is something different, but don't be a baby the party is something to see. Plus you can see Eddie play lake racer all day.....BZ

If it's still on I am trying to go had a BLAST in 06 I have always a good time up at tip up town and i liked it better when they use to hold the drags on the lake . I have to say there were a lot of times i got disappointed because of lack of snow , but............................ always managed to have a good time and how many of you have ever got trashed at the Limber Lost ?:rofl::rofl::rofl::26:

[Playn]

Tip up town is like anything else.....all what you make it. I'm glad they are having it because it is good for the community that's sole commerce is based on tourism. I'm not big into partying much anymore so I'm not that "into" tip up town. As far as riding goes, I'm up there most weekends anyway.

[Magic Medicine]

I know riding the lake is something different, but don't be a baby the party is something to see. Plus you can see Eddie play lake racer all day.....BZ

If it's still on I am trying to go had a BLAST in 06

If I want to hang out of the ice all day I can do that right in front of my house. Trust tut is a dui waiting to happen!:03:

[B.Z.]

If I want to hang out of the ice all day I can do that right in front of my house. Trust tut is a dui waiting to happen!:03:

Just don't drink??????? LOL

[Tony M]

RUN WITH THE little boys on there BIG TOYS !!! first pics of Tony's little sled , 2004 -Rx-1-warrior, 136" ripsaw (no-picks as of yet) hauck-exhaust/clutch kit polished tunnel not home till Sunday afternoon with the help of none OTHER then Mr spelling bee! , AND A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERY ONE I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE PAST CUPPEL OF DAYS sure is nice of all . one little problem is the front left after market cover for the A-arm

[Tony M]

Need more help with getting the picks on be for this big break in [ ANDY /BZ ] "ANYBODY OUT THERE" HELLO OOO!!!! prices /please (cause I be a por man ) can you all help a BRUTHA! OUT .

[Magic Medicine]

Need more help with getting the picks on be for this big break in [ ANDY /BZ ] "ANYBODY OUT THERE" HELLO OOO!!!! prices /please (cause I be a por man ) can you all help a BRUTHA! OUT .

Snowstuds warthog zxp's order them online and they ship the same day. You need the 1.38" I would do 144 down the center.

[Magic Medicine]

O and by the way nice sled!

Kings ride Yamaha's

[Magic Medicine]

Just don't drink??????? LOL

Your kidding right:seeya:

[Tony M]

O and by the way nice sled!

Kings ride Yamaha's SOME HOW NEW THAT WAS COMMING !! :sifone: not sure how to get on that site for picks but thanks :drool5:

[Playn]

Snowstuds warthog zxp's order them online and they ship the same day. You need the 1.38" I would do 144 down the center.

X2 except I use the Woody's Gold Diggers with the round alum backers and the tall nuts.

[MILD THUNDER]

Congrats on the sled man! Looks good! Heres a link for the studs andy is talking about. The big nuts wouldnt be a bad idea either for them

http://www.snowstuds.com/studs_warthogxzp.html

[Tony M]

Congrats on the sled man! Looks good! Heres a link for the studs andy is talking about. The big nuts wouldnt be a bad idea either for them

http://www.snowstuds.com/studs_warthogxzp.html

YOU GUYS SAY B I G - N U T S I THINK I've ALL READY PROVED THAT ONCE !!!! little brain - little boat - BIG BALL'S !!! :sifone:

[B.Z.]

Congrats on the sled man! Looks good! Heres a link for the studs andy is talking about. The big nuts wouldnt be a bad idea either for them

http://www.snowstuds.com/studs_warthogxzp.html

I agree with the big nuts but wouldn't the stud count be differnt with the 136 track. I have 144 down the middle but the 121 track???? Also also am a fan of Stud Boy Racing for the studs. I ran mine all last year and had no troubles??? my second choice would be Woody's


http://www.studboytraction.com/2004_yamaha1.htm

http://www.studboytraction.com/power_plate.htm

http://www.studboytraction.com/power_tower_lock_nut.htm

[Magic Medicine]

I agree with the big nuts but wouldn't the stud count be differnt with the 136 track. I have 144 down the middle but the 121 track???? Also also am a fan of Stud Boy Racing for the studs. I ran mine all last year and had no troubles??? my second choice would be Woody's


http://www.studboytraction.com/2004_yamaha1.htm

http://www.studboytraction.com/power_plate.htm

http://www.studboytraction.com/power_tower_lock_nut.htm

How many years of riding and studding are you using to from your opinion:boxing_smiley:

[Magic Medicine]

Congrats on the sled man! Looks good! Heres a link for the studs andy is talking about. The big nuts wouldnt be a bad idea either for them

http://www.snowstuds.com/studs_warthogxzp.html

Tony,

I agree with Joe, you need to use the smaller big nuts, 5/16. I have completely worn through Woody's gold diggers in less than 1 season. I currently have Woody's megabites which is the best Woody's option. The Warthogs are the way to go, I just did a Nytro RTX with these and they are awesome!

[B.Z.]

Tony,

I agree with Joe, you need to use the smaller big nuts, 5/16. I have completely worn through Woody's gold diggers in less than 1 season. I currently have Woody's megabites which is the best Woody's option. The Warthogs are the way to go, I just did a Nytro RTX with these and they are awesome!


O.K. if you are currently running the Woody's then why the switch to the Warthogs???? anybody running them???? it's kind of like the Ford vs. Chevy thing not that I am the last word in sled stuff but from what I have learned the Stud Boy stuff is top of the line stuff and not bad on the wallet......LOL.....:boxing_smiley:

[Magic Medicine]

O.K. if you are currently running the Woody's then why the switch to the Warthogs???? anybody running them???? it's kind of like the Ford vs. Chevy thing not that I am the last word in sled stuff but from what I have learned the Stud Boy stuff is top of the line stuff and not bad on the wallet......LOL.....:boxing_smiley:

Snowstuds was not quick enough to answer my question, I am very impatient, I had to NDA studs on wed so I could stud thurs and leave to go north Friday am. I have studded 2-4 sleds a year for many a year. Just posting what I have learned in terms of longevity, hook up and ease of installation!

[B.Z.]

Snowstuds was not quick enough to answer my question, I am very impatient, I had to NDA studs on wed so I could stud thurs and leave to go north Friday am. I have studded 2-4 sleds a year for many a year. Just posting what I have learned in terms of longevity, hook up and ease of installation!

Sorry wasn't baseing my answer on who has the best UPS deal.....LOL:rofl:

[MILD THUNDER]

I remember when I was spending countless hours researching studs, the Warthog XZP studs were on the top of my list. I think they were once made by Saber? Now made by accord racing? Anyhow, read they were a great stud.

On my current sled, I used Extreme Max studs. Pretty much a bargain cheap stud. I opted to go with their 1.52" stud, in my 1 1/4 track. The 1.52 is the stud they recommend for a 1 3/8 track, and the 1.40 is the stud they rec for the 1 1/4. Well, Extreme max that is, be careful, some stud manufacturers measure studs differently. So far mine look good, no bent ones, pullouts, no rust, and carbide tips still look pretty new after a season of riding. Went with the longer stud for a little more penetration. I want to say the tips of my studs extended just under 3/8" over the tops of my lugs.

I also bought some of the stud boy little big nuts, the ones with the nylon inserts. When I was studding, a lot of them had the inserts coming out while tightening, and it was pissin me off! So I emailed stud boy direct, and they sent me a whole new bag of nuts for free, and a t-shirt, which was cool. No questions asked. I must have got a bad batch or something.

At the time, I was looking for the best deal. 192 woodys gold diggers and 192 big nuts would have cost me a small fortune. I want to say i paid somewhere around 250 bucks for studs, backers, and big nuts.

One brand I can tell you to stay away from is "redtip" studs. They are garbage imo. Heres a link to the warthog xzp studs, this guy usually has some decent prices.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Snowmobile-Parts-Accessories__Accord-Warthog-XZP-TALL-Studs-LARGEST-CARBIDE-Ripsaw_W0QQitemZ110169815933QQadiZ2815QQadnZSnowmobileQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20Acce ssoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZSnowmobile_Parts_Accessories?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1 116

[Sunsation96]

If you ride a real sled like Arctic Cat with real power:sifone: Hat to throw that in:rofl: The go with the Woody's also go with the BIG NUTS:rofl: I used gold digger and double digger backers, works great. It has been my experience spend the extra coin and invest in good studs. Words to live by "THE CHEAP MAN PAYS TWICE" Just my .02

[redhotsommer]

Just finished studding Michelle's Vector with Studboy Powerpoints...144 down the middle. Thanks Magic Medicine for the help. Got the Powerpoint Plus's coming for the XP...plus installing the shaper bars, just did the tunnel bag, billet belt adjuster, and am also doing the graphics kit...which should look fairly wicked.

[MILD THUNDER]

Just finished studding Michelle's Vector with Studboy Powerpoints...144 down the middle. Thanks Magic Medicine for the help. Got the Powerpoint Plus's coming for the XP...plus installing the shaper bars, just did the tunnel bag, billet belt adjuster, and am also doing the graphics kit...which should look fairly wicked.

cool! Im waiting on my new slydog skis, bergstrom triple point carbides, handlebar riser, and newly rebuilt and balanced clutch. All in transit, should be ready for next weekend! Got my new windshield, headlight covers, and lower gears installed already.

[Magic Medicine]

Sorry wasn't baseing my answer on who has the best UPS deal.....LOL:rofl:

No ups deal wasn't what I was refering to Mr. Sled expert:rofl:, like Joe said most stud companies measure their studs differently. Like Joe I like to run the most possible stud penetration I can get away with. I was curious as to the measurements and did not get a call back in time, so I did Woody's again. The next time I stud a sled for myself it will be with the Warthogs:ack2:

[Magic Medicine]

If you ride a real sled like Arctic Cat with real power:sifone: Hat to throw that in:rofl: The go with the Woody's also go with the BIG NUTS:rofl: I used gold digger and double digger backers, works great. It has been my experience spend the extra coin and invest in good studs. Words to live by "THE CHEAP MAN PAYS TWICE" Just my .02

I got your "real" power hanging:boxing_smiley:

[Tony M]

I got your "real" power hanging:boxing_smiley: THAT I posted that started a new f in REVEILOESION ! between the big "nuts" and little "nuts" and all the different "studs" I'm so over whelm :boxing_smiley: :ack2: :sifone:

[Tony M]

ON A MORE serious note when I'm ready to put these studs on it would be great if one of you guys where around as I never done that before .

[Playn]

If your track is 136" you should probably run 162 studs.

[Tony M]

If your track is 136" you should probably run 162 studs. DAM seems like nobody can even agree on the amount of studs , unless I'm not getting all this my track is 136" [144 or 162 or ? ] just plan on going down the middle with the studs unless that is not fully correct, :(

[redhotsommer]

It's not fully correct...I learned from Andy yesterday what to do to create more scratch lines...and your studs should be closer to the rails as that is where the horsepower is transferred to the ground. When you have the sled and the hardware, I can probably help you out...we could do it at my shop if you want. Like Playn said...162 down the middle should do it. If you have 1-1/4 lugs, like Michelle, you could run 1-3/8 Studboy Powerpoints like I did...your sled is the same as hers, only a longer track.

[Magic Medicine]

It's not fully correct...I learned from Andy yesterday what to do to create more scratch lines...and your studs should be closer to the rails as that is where the horsepower is transferred to the ground. When you have the sled and the hardware, I can probably help you out...we could do it at my shop if you want. Like Playn said...162 down the middle should do it. If you have 1-1/4 lugs, like Michelle, you could run 1-3/8 Studboy Powerpoints like I did...your sled is the same as hers, only a longer track.

Good info Mike. The reason I say 144 instead of more is the 136 has a bigger foot print than a 121" track. You will have more studs on the ground than 121" track equally studded. That sled is only 130 hp +/- so I think the extra weight is not worth it.

[Tony M]

I think I'm going to try it with with out the studs for the first time and when I look at some of the other sleds then I should have a better under standing O.W .T. F. is going on , I've got a ton of other stuff going on with my jeep and getting the boat ready for Mo. in August, and some other *hit with the house. But Thanks once again to Everyone

[OBNOXUS]

Thats not a great idea !!!!!!!

Lest us not forget,,,, they also aid with stopping on ice !!!!

[Playn]

I would definately stud it but that's just my opinion...worth exactly what you paid for it. I would put 162 right down the middle. I don't believe that the extra weight in a handfull of 18 studs is much of a concern to the everyday recreational rider.

[B.Z.]

Thats not a great idea !!!!!!!

Lest us not forget,,,, they also aid with stopping on ice !!!!


I agree with Big D on this one...I would not run any sled w/o studs...just my .02

[Tony M]

It's not fully correct...I learned from Andy yesterday what to do to create more scratch lines...and your studs should be closer to the rails as that is where the horsepower is transferred to the ground. When you have the sled and the hardware, I can probably help you out...we could do it at my shop if you want. Like Playn said...162 down the middle should do it. If you have 1-1/4 lugs, like Michelle, you could run 1-3/8 Studboy Powerpoints like I did...your sled is the same as hers, only a longer track. HELL THAT'S a good ideal but we cant agree on what studs so how or where or better yet WHAT KIND ! Gee we can't tell that someone is little P . O . so how can I order something an make it correct, when I do not know , I do like the ideal of somebody being around when I've got these pieces put together.. Thanks Mikey ! [sorry about going off] :leaving:

[Magic Medicine]

Tony,

You needs studs, period. If you talk to 100 people you will get 100 different answers on this topic.

[B.Z.]

Tony,

You needs studs, period. If you talk to 100 people you will get 100 different answers on this topic.


I agree with you on that!!!!!!

[Playn]

HELL THAT'S a good ideal but we cant agree on what studs so how or where or better yet WHAT KIND ! Gee we can't tell that someone is little P . O . so how can I order something an make it correct, when I do not know , I do like the ideal of somebody being around when I've got these pieces put together.. Thanks Mikey ! [sorry about going off] :leaving:

Basicly you want the push through type 5/16" thread carbide tipped stud. Pleanty of manufactures to choose from. I've used both Studboy and Woody's. If you have a 1.25 Ripsaw I would go with 162 studs up the middle for your 136" track. If you go with Woody's then they would be 1.325" studs, and I'd go with the taller nuts and aluminum backers. I would only run them up the middle and stay away from the outside as from my experience running on the outside weakens the track (other opinions may vary). But I did end up trashing a track fully studded with 192 Studboys in the middle of the UP and had to cut a football size section out of the track to get it back to our camp (not an enjoyable day). At least I had the foresight to bring a spare sled to ride that weekend.

[Tony M]

GOT THE NEW TOY HOME damn near of a disaster trying to get it in the driveway damn kids don't leave there keys home so the old man gets p/o again , pics to follow

[Playn]

GOT THE NEW TOY HOME damn near of a disaster trying to get it in the driveway damn kids don't leave there keys home so the old man gets p/o again , pics to follow

yep, that's why my wife and I had extra sets that stay in a particular place made for all the vehicles. Teenagers cars make the place look like a used car lot.

[Magic Medicine]

Basicly you want the push through type 5/16" thread carbide tipped stud. Pleanty of manufactures to choose from. I've used both Studboy and Woody's. If you have a 1.25 Ripsaw I would go with 162 studs up the middle for your 136" track. If you go with Woody's then they would be 1.325" studs, and I'd go with the taller nuts and aluminum backers. I would only run them up the middle and stay away from the outside as from my experience running on the outside weakens the track (other opinions may vary). But I did end up trashing a track fully studded with 192 Studboys in the middle of the UP and had to cut a football size section out of the track to get it back to our camp (not an enjoyable day). At least I had the foresight to bring a spare sled to ride that weekend.

Been there done that a twice, definately a dirty expensive job!

[Playn]

Been there done that a twice, definately a dirty expensive job!

Well it ended up being a good excuse to rebuild the skid..:cheers2:

[Sunsation96]

Go with Stud Boy or Woody's both top of the line when it comes to studs. Remember the cheap man pays twice and then remember that I warned you:rofl: My friend bought budget studs and lets say that's what he got. I run Woody'd and have no issues and I know others that run Stud Boy and love them also. You won't regret the studs...

[StraightJacket]

I just picked up a sled of my own, can I hang out with you guys now. I don't know how to pick anything but my nose.:biggrinjester:

[Tony M]

I just picked up a sled of my own, can I hang out with you guys now. I don't know how to pick anything but my nose.:biggrinjester: I BET YOU BE WORKING YOUR BIG A$$ off trying
to keep up ! B I G B O Y !! "oh i do get the Big Picture " :dupe: :03:

[Tony M]

HOWS THAT PROTOTYPE COMMING ALONG !! any up dates and pics as of Y E T !!! from U N C L E T O M !

[redhotsommer]

Heading to Cadillac this weekend...any takers?

[MILD THUNDER]

Heading to Cadillac this weekend...any takers?

me! me! me! :seeya:

[baronmarine]

Heading to Cadillac this weekend...any takers?

mike well you still be up to riding on sunday? sheri and i are going to the cottage friday night and saturday. but sunday is for me. north bound.
todd

[Sunsation96]

Grooming has started and Tip Up Town is on... JAN,16,17,18 JAN 23,24,25

[redhotsommer]

mike well you still be up to riding on sunday? sheri and i are going to the cottage friday night and saturday. but sunday is for me. north bound.
todd

Todd...Michelle and I will probably get a ride in Sunday...don't know what the other's plans are. We'll be staying at Peterson's Creek outside town.

I'll PM you my cell.

[baronmarine]

Todd...Michelle and I will probably get a ride in Sunday...don't know what the other's plans are. We'll be staying at Peterson's Creek outside town.

I'll PM you my cell.
got it mike
i well get with you later in the week. i want to check with my buddy mark who rides with me alot. sheri and i well be home saturday night so i can get loaded up. and head out first thing sunday am.
todd

[StraightJacket]

No updates as of yet, i was out there 3 weeks ago and told him next time I come back I'm bringing a chain saw and a chipper shreader. So lets see how my mood is on Friday and what he has gotten done. Tech. its done he just has to splash the mold.

[Tony M]

No updates as of yet, i was out there 3 weeks ago and told him next time I come back I'm bringing a chain saw and a chipper shreader. So lets see how my mood is on Friday and what he has gotten done. Tech. its done he just has to splash the mold. THAT's cool ! :26:

[MILD THUNDER]

Well its looking good for snow. According to the NWS snow cover map, the cadillac area has as much as anywhere in the U.P. pretty much. Plus more forecasted this week, and temps below freezing. Hopefully we will have good riding!

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT.

WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL WILL DEVELOP ACROSS NORTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN
WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND WILL CONTINUE INTO WEDNESDAY EVENING WHEN
PRECIPITATION WILL TRANSITION TO LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WITHIN
DEVELOPING WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS. SNOW SHOWERS WILL THEN
CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY NIGHT.

TOTAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING WILL RANGE FROM ONE TO TWO FEET IN SOME AREAS WITHIN THE
WATCH AREA...PRIMARILY NORTH OF M-72. AREAS ALONG THE M-55
CORRIDOR WILL LIKELY SEE SNOWFALL TOTALS GENERALLY FROM 8 TO 12
INCHES.

[chris sunsation]

All Set To Ride!!!!!

[B.Z.]

I might have to change the week-ends plans?????

[Magic Medicine]

All Set To Ride!!!!!

Chris you guyz heading to Gaylord???? If so they have a bunch of snow, I have been told 2' plus in the woods:26:

[Sunsation96]

Chris you guyz heading to Gaylord???? If so they have a bunch of snow, I have been told 2' plus in the woods:26:

You are correct Magic, I have confirmed the 2' plus of snow, I want the sled done so I can ride:sifone: I want to plan a UP trip for Jan, to houghton hancock christmas you know where the snow is ungodly deep, time to ride brother

[Magic Medicine]

You are correct Magic, I have confirmed the 2' plus of snow, I want the sled done so I can ride:sifone: I want to plan a UP trip for Jan, to houghton hancock christmas you know where the snow is ungodly deep, time to ride brother

What's the hold up on the sled you still working on the kitchen? O I forgot you ride green that explains it all. I heading up this weekend.

[Airpacker]

Driving an un studded sld is like driving a 427 cobra on 70 series bias ply tires :)

[redhotsommer]

Just finished up studding the XP last night...can't wait to give it a try. It would carry the skis 20 feet last year on just 1" lugs...151 horses and 400 lbs...I'm guessing the launch is gonna be righteous. Also got the graphics put on...it looks KILLER. And yes...for those who know me...it's a skull pattern...surprise!

[MILD THUNDER]

Its looking like I am gonna be staying at the sands. My crew wants to stay there in hopes of picking up some local tail I guess.

We are heading up friday morning, should be there mid afternoon. So if I dont hook up with you guys friday night, we should make plans to meet up say at like lost pines early saturday? Sometimes my phone dont work up there, but I am bringing the laptop and air card, so I should have internet access, and I will give you guys my buddies cell just in case.

[OBNOXUS]

OK,,,, now I miss my sled !!!!!

[B.Z.]

OK,,,, now I miss my sled !!!!!

want to borrow mine????? LOL

[OBNOXUS]

Thought you were going?

[redhotsommer]

He hasn't said anything to us...so far it's Joe, Andy, their respective buds, and Michelle and I.

[B.Z.]

Thought you were going?


not sure of the work deal!!!!

[Sunsation96]

What's the hold up on the sled you still working on the kitchen? O I forgot you ride green that explains it all. I heading up this weekend.

The sled is going an overhaul,
All new idler wheels, shock rebuild all four, new chain case bearings, jack shaft bearings, drive shaft bearings, new hyfax, new v-force reed petals, new reed gaskets, carb clean, carb sink, thermostat and gasket, chain and sprokets time to gear up:sifone: and last but not least re ceramic coat the pipes. As I have said before this sled runs great so I felt it was time to overhaul some parts, most will say that i'm anal but I go up north to ride not sit. Hey Magic where are you going this weekend Gaylord is awesome from what I have heard my friends went this week. The sled will be back in one piece in a few weeks. You know every freakin year I wait till its cold to work on it, not next year... Have fun this weekend and be safe...

[baronmarine]

good news: just talked to a friend in manton, 10 miles north of cadillac. they told me that there is 2 feet on ground up there.
bad news: i still don't have my sled back together. and i won't be home until late tonite. and gone again friday night and saturday.
todd

[redhotsommer]

Bummer Todd! There will be other times...hope this winter stays this good! We'll be in Caddy by late tomorrow night.

[baronmarine]

hey mike

i'm going to try to finish it tonite and/or saturday night. so if it keeps snowing i well call you saturday night.
todd

[Playn]

I'm at Houghton Lake right now and there is 8-10" here, lot's more north of here.

[Offshore Ginger]

Hey guy's i was just on a web site for Lost Pines Lodge , which is in Harrietta Mich which is a few miles past Cadillac and there snow conditions for that area are ............ 20 " with an additional 12 and saying that the grommers are out . :seeya::) Todd how have you been and did you and your family have a good and happy Thanksgiving ? :)

[Offshore Ginger]

I'm at Houghton Lake right now and there is 8-10" here, lot's more north of here. just by chance is the lake frozen yet and how is it l@@king for Tip Up Town ?

[baronmarine]

Todd how have you been and did you and your family have a good and happy Thanksgiving ? :)

hi art
yes we did thankyou. only took a 1 1/2 and i was out of there.
just finished my sled and took it for a little ride. i'm set. and got one of the kids sleds running. 2 down 2 to go. hope to go up there sunday. mike i well be calling.
btw: don't forget your trail stickers. you can get them at meijer in the sporting goods. and most bait shops.
if we can't boat then bring on the snow.
todd

[Playn]

just by chance is the lake frozen yet and how is it l@@king for Tip Up Town ?

It is frozen but has a way to go before I'd get out on it. There were open spots a couple weeks ago. If temps hold it will be fine for TUT. Temps will be low this week so that will help.

[B.Z.]

think cold for TUT

[chris sunsation]

I was supposed to be out riding today but duty calls. Hopefully next weekend.

[Magic Medicine]

The sled is going an overhaul,
All new idler wheels, shock rebuild all four, new chain case bearings, jack shaft bearings, drive shaft bearings, new hyfax, new v-force reed petals, new reed gaskets, carb clean, carb sink, thermostat and gasket, chain and sprokets time to gear up:sifone: and last but not least re ceramic coat the pipes. As I have said before this sled runs great so I felt it was time to overhaul some parts, most will say that i'm anal but I go up north to ride not sit. Hey Magic where are you going this weekend Gaylord is awesome from what I have heard my friends went this week. The sled will be back in one piece in a few weeks. You know every freakin year I wait till its cold to work on it, not next year... Have fun this weekend and be safe...

Good luck on the rebuild! See you on the trails

[Magic Medicine]

Hey guy's i was just on a web site for Lost Pines Lodge , which is in Harrietta Mich which is a few miles past Cadillac and there snow conditions for that area are ............ 20 " with an additional 12 and saying that the grommers are out . :seeya::) Todd how have you been and did you and your family have a good and happy Thanksgiving ? :)

Ya Rick is aways very optimistic on the snow amounts:03:

[Sunsation96]

Ya Rick is aways very optimistic on the snow amounts:03:

You must be careful when talking with locals about amounts of snow, they want you to come up so there is always 3' or more right????:sifone::rofl:

[redhotsommer]

EVERY bar owner in Cadillac wants Andy up there!

[Offshore Ginger]

I was just talking with an old bud up in Gaylord last nite and he said they were getting hammered with the white stuff and said the local weather station said the were getting 3 to 4 inch's an hour .:26:

[OBNOXUS]

EVERY bar owner in Cadillac wants Andy up there!

PINK PUS,,,,,,, ah,,, you know the rest !!!!!

[Sunsation96]

I was just talking with an old bud up in Gaylord last nite and he said they were getting hammered with the white stuff and said the local weather station said the were getting 3 to 4 inch's an hour .:26:

This is freakin awesome, early this year... THANK YOU GLOBAL WARMING!!!:rofl:

[Offshore Ginger]

This is freakin awesome, early this year... THANK YOU GLOBAL WARMING!!!:rofl: :26::)Let it snow..........let it snow..........let it snowwwwwwwwwwwww :party:

[redhotsommer]

You're welcome!!!!!!!!!!!

[Playn]

just got back from a short 50 mi ride to check out the trails. Plenty of snow, ran into anywhere from 8 - 14" or so up by grayling. Probably only saw about 6 other riders out there.

[redhotsommer]

Hope everyone is having fun...I got f#$%kd by the snowmobile gods. I guess it could be worse...poor Magic Med can't get out of bed cuz he hurt his back...but here's my story:

Grabbed the sleds out of the shop to drive them over to the trailer and load them...both fired right up and idled fine as they warmed up. Drove my XP to the trailer, walked back to grab the Vector....and there's a pool of OIL under it! I shut it down, dragged it back into the shop...where I saw another pool of oil from when I ran it on Tuesday! I figured maybe the oil filter didn't seat right when I changed the oil last year, so I pulled off a side panel and a skid plate to see where the leak was coming from...wasn't that. After monkeying around with it for a while...I finally called Highland's Yami...service guy directed me to the problem...there's a breather tube for the oil res that connects to the airbox (which I had taken off in order to charge the battery). This TINY little hose had come undone and gone unnoticed...and the oil was puking out of it! Soooo...I little creative maneuvering and I had it back on and bolted up (this after about 1-1/2)...fired up the sled, but it was running like crap...I figured it was due to there being about 1/2 gallon of old gas in the tank and nothing fresh to burn. Loaded both sleds up, and decided to fill the sleds with fresh fuel...if nothing else, to see if the Vector would smooth out before driving all the way to Caddy. Well...it didn't work. Sled was running rough, backfiring, wouldn't idle, wouldn't build power, etc. So, I went home, pulled the airbox again to make sure everything was good, pulled the plugs...and they looked cooked (VERY black). I ran over to the auto parts store, he had none in stock...tried parts store #2...he had 5...I said I'd take them all. Went back home, and the plugs wouldn't thread in...because they gave me the wrong ones. By this time it was 5:30, we were supposed to be on the road at 3...I was shivering from working in 15 degree weather (or was it just the rage??)....so I quit. And now I'm home, still don't know what's wrong with what was supposed to be my RELIABLE sled...and I'll be at Highland's in a little bit.

Great way to start the season...of course last year started with me blowing a clutch on my sled and then having the stator fall apart on the one I borrowed for the next day...so I'm right on pace!

[StraightJacket]

And you guys wonder WHY I don't wanna get a sled !

[OBNOXUS]

Maybe I DONT miss my sled !!!!!!!

[Offshore Ginger]

Well guys i just called my bud up in Gaylord and he said they got over 20 inches of fresh snow today and are still getting hammered.................. now that is awesome :26:

[B.Z.]

Mike that sux, my apex started on the 1st turn of the key and ran fine!!!!! Good luck with that stuff let me know if you need any help!!!!:seeya:

[Tony M]

Hope everyone is having fun...I got f#$%kd by the snowmobile gods. I guess it could be worse...poor Magic Med can't get out of bed cuz he hurt his back...but here's my story:

Grabbed the sleds out of the shop to drive them over to the trailer and load them...both fired right up and idled fine as they warmed up. Drove my XP to the trailer, walked back to grab the Vector....and there's a pool of OIL under it! I shut it down, dragged it back into the shop...where I saw another pool of oil from when I ran it on Tuesday! I figured maybe the oil filter didn't seat right when I changed the oil last year, so I pulled off a side panel and a skid plate to see where the leak was coming from...wasn't that. After monkeying around with it for a while...I finally called Highland's Yami...service guy directed me to the problem...there's a breather tube for the oil res that connects to the airbox (which I had taken off in order to charge the battery). This TINY little hose had come undone and gone unnoticed...and the oil was puking out of it! Soooo...I little creative maneuvering and I had it back on and bolted up (this after about 1-1/2)...fired up the sled, but it was running like crap...I figured it was due to there being about 1/2 gallon of old gas in the tank and nothing fresh to burn. Loaded both sleds up, and decided to fill the sleds with fresh fuel...if nothing else, to see if the Vector would smooth out before driving all the way to Caddy. Well...it didn't work. Sled was running rough, backfiring, wouldn't idle, wouldn't build power, etc. So, I went home, pulled the airbox again to make sure everything was good, pulled the plugs...and they looked cooked (VERY black). I ran over to the auto parts store, he had none in stock...tried parts store #2...he had 5...I said I'd take them all. Went back home, and the plugs wouldn't thread in...because they gave me the wrong ones. By this time it was 5:30, we were supposed to be on the road at 3...I was shivering from working in 15 degree weather (or was it just the rage??)....so I quit. And now I'm home, still don't know what's wrong with what was supposed to be my RELIABLE sled...and I'll be at Highland's in a little bit.

Great way to start the season...of course last year started with me blowing a clutch on my sled and then having the stator fall apart on the one I borrowed for the next day...so I'm right on pace! DOES THAT MEAN you did not get out , that not ONLY S U X it also BLOWS BIG TIME .:ack2:

[redhotsommer]

Bought new plugs this morning...thing runs like a top. Now.

[Offshore Ginger]

Just curious guys how many of you tear down your carbs , before or after the season to clean them out and does everybody fog them out or ...........:)I have been tearing down my carb's at the start of every sled season for years and getting damed tired of it . I have to say that when i was younger and the gas was better i would let them sit from season to season , start them up and go with the exception of throwing Marvel oil down the cylinders .:)

[Tony M]

Maybe I DONT miss my sled !!!!!!!

C H A N G E ! TOMARROW, time to try the BLK/Slead, you know you want to.:drool5::drool5::sifone:

[OBNOXUS]

If theres enough snow ill run it around the shop !!!!

[Tony M]

If theres enough snow ill run it around the shop !!!! WORK , just for the rest I got the top dog's ? :sifone:

[redhotsommer]

Tony...even after a bottle of wine I have no idea what you are saying.

We are going up to Coloma to get some miles in tomorrow!

[OBNOXUS]

Tony...even after a bottle of wine I have no idea what you are saying.

We are going up to Coloma to get some miles in tomorrow!

Phew,,,,, thought it was just me !!!!

[Tony M]

Bunch of WINO' s S/S STUD'S which was recamended for less mantince' tall nut's [bla bla bla] stop by the shop on the way home you wino, I bet that bottel was in a brown bag too!!!

[MILD THUNDER]

Just got home from my weekend in cadillac. Good times, lots of snow. Trails were awesome! Got to run my new skis, which worked pretty nice. Sled ran good, no breakdowns.

One of the guys supercharged 08 Nytro's wouldnt start, starter went out he thinks. Luckily, he had a 09 nytro in his trailer as a backup! Another guy kissed a tree friday night, he was ok, but is ZR wasnt. Needed to get towed to the road, and loaded on the trailer. Luckily his buddy had a backup F5 for him. One of the nitrous fed F1000's greneded a belt, and had the wrong spare, wouldnt fit. But my spare polaris belt fit and he made the rest of the day. All and all, not a bad trip.

[Tony M]

Just got home from my weekend in cadillac. Good times, lots of snow. Trails were awesome! Got to run my new skis, which worked pretty nice. Sled ran good, no breakdowns.

One of the guys supercharged 08 Nytro's wouldnt start, starter went out he thinks. Luckily, he had a 09 nytro in his trailer as a backup! Another guy kissed a tree friday night, he was ok, but is ZR wasnt. Needed to get towed to the road, and loaded on the trailer. Luckily his buddy had a backup F5 for him. One of the nitrous fed F1000's greneded a belt, and had the wrong spare, wouldnt fit. But my spare polaris belt fit and he made the rest of the day. All and all, not a bad trip. I'am just about in bizznest gotz cmor work finznup dam new trailer dam tight dour ! GOTZA GIVE IT UP TO MY MAIN TRACK MAN GOTZ DEAL DUNN, HEAR WHAT I BE SAYIN ! :26: :drool5:

[B.Z.]

In English Tony

[OBNOXUS]

I'am just about in bizznest gotz cmor work finznup dam new trailer dam tight dour ! GOTZA GIVE IT UP TO MY MAIN TRACK MAN GOTZ DEAL DUNN, HEAR WHAT I BE SAYIN ! :26: :drool5:

HUH !!!??? WTF you smoking tonight !!!!???? :sifone:

Cmon,,, the pics went in easy !!! You should be in a good mood

[Tony M]

In English Tony THE SLEAD FITS IN THE TRAILER , THE DROP DOWN DOOR IS REAL TIGHT TO GET THE SKIS IN , :boxing_smiley: BIG D HELP ME STUD THE TRACK , FIRST TIME ON A REAL SLEAD WITH SOME KICK BEHINE IT . O K ! IS THAT MO BETTER !! :sifone:

[Tony M]

T h a n k ! Y o u ! B i g ! D !

[Tony M]

HUH !!!??? WTF you smoking tonight !!!!???? :sifone:

Cmon,,, the pics went in easy !!! You should be in a good mood
JUST TRYING TO GET LIKE OUR NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT IS GOING TO SPEAK TO ALL US POOR WHITE FOLKS , dam did'nt know people ca'nt take a joke ! :26: TIGHT WHITE A$$ people ! :26: :biggrinjester:

[B.Z.]

Hahahahahaha

[OBNOXUS]

T h a n k ! Y o u ! B i g ! D !


4 hours of my life Ill never get back, but thats ok !!!!! HAHAHAHA

P.S. buy carbides, buy carbides, buy cardides !!!!!

Cant wait to see that thing on the lake,,,, pulls hard,,,, it should scoot !!!

Well,,, until the tree anyway!!!!!!

[redhotsommer]

Apparently you only have to worry about that ONE tree up in Cadillac...the others aren't so bad!

Michelle and I put in almost 100 yesterday up around Coloma. The trails were great...a little snirty thru the narrower sections, but there was probably 8-10 inches in some of the fields. At least both sleds ran well...didn't get to test out the SRX just yet...might bring it by your shop if we get some more snow, Den.

[Sunsation96]

Just curious guys how many of you tear down your carbs , before or after the season to clean them out and does everybody fog them out or ...........:)I have been tearing down my carb's at the start of every sled season for years and getting damed tired of it . I have to say that when i was younger and the gas was better i would let them sit from season to season , start them up and go with the exception of throwing Marvel oil down the cylinders .:)

I don't tear them down, This will be the first season in three years that I have cleaned them. I just Sta-bil and fog the engine and spray down with silicon spray. But the new fuels scare me, I heard it will eat fuel lines and carb boots, but don't know how much truth there is to that.

[redhotsommer]

As for carb teardown/clean...I didn't figure that was my problem, as I put the SRX away last year with NO Stabil, no fog oil...NOTHING...put new plugs and new gas in it and it fired after about 5 pulls. Tore down and cleaned the carbs on it last winter, and they were REALLY clean after at least 5 years of not having it done.

[Offshore Ginger]

Thanks guys and like i said in a previous post i am getting tired of tearing down the carbs every year. :)

[OBNOXUS]

Apparently you only have to worry about that ONE tree up in Cadillac...the others aren't so bad!

Michelle and I put in almost 100 yesterday up around Coloma. The trails were great...a little snirty thru the narrower sections, but there was probably 8-10 inches in some of the fields. At least both sleds ran well...didn't get to test out the SRX just yet...might bring it by your shop if we get some more snow, Den.


Anytime,,,,, we rode Tonys around before and after studding,,,, BIG difference ,,,,,, now he needs new, longer carbides !!!!

[Sunsation96]

Anytime,,,,, we rode Tonys around before and after studding,,,, BIG difference ,,,,,, now he needs new, longer carbides !!!!

How many studs did you use?

[baronmarine]

Thanks guys and like i said in a previous post i am getting tired of tearing down the carbs every year. :)

hi art

try stabal. i use it works petty good. hey resend your pm.

todd

[StraightJacket]

How many studs did you use?

Just 2 , D and Tony . Oh wait you said studs , I thought you said spuds.

[Magic Medicine]

Well I am offically on the mend, after numerous pain killers, steroids, muscle relaxers and a trip to the chiropractor. If all goes well I will be headed north to get caught up on the riding is missed last weekend. Happy trails, keep the shiney side up!

[Sunsation96]

hi art

try stabal. i use it works petty good. hey resend your pm.

todd

I heard that sta-bil will eat the rubber hoses and carb boots:ack2: Can someone clear this up for me? Is it the new gas that will eat rubber and boots? or is it sta-bil? If it is the gas I would think to store with out fuel now right? Can someone shine some light on this?

[OBNOXUS]

144

[OBNOXUS]

144 with the tall nuts ( there you go Brian )

[OBNOXUS]

That thing is a handful,,,,, something Brian has never been able to say !!!!!!

[Tony M]

That thing is a handful,,,,, something Brian has never been able to say !!!!!! HAND FULL MIGHT BE MORE or less gratifying :rofl: :sifone:

[Tony M]

IS THE REAL SNOW FERRY REALLY Brian !!!!

[redhotsommer]

I've used Sta-bil for years in my boats, jet skis, cars and now sleds with no problems...

[B.Z.]

I've used Sta-bil for years in my boats, jet skis, cars and now sleds with no problems...

ditto

[StraightJacket]

I've had a hand full , remember Amandas PFD's . And mine is little but cute and highly decorated thank you.

[OBNOXUS]

Wasnt talking about Amanda !!!

[Tony M]

I've had a hand full , remember Amandas PFD's . And mine is little but cute and highly decorated thank you.
He might be stretching the tiny truth a tiny bit ! :03:

[OBNOXUS]

Actually,,, he isnt !!!

Amanda has large breasts,,,,,

and Brian has ,,,,, well,,,,, chosen to,,,,,, lets just say,,,,,, naked he still cant get through a metal detector !!!!!!!!

[Tony M]

OH ! I apoligize did not know he has a, well never mind .. it's a nunaur.

[redhotsommer]

Couple pics of my babies...

[redhotsommer]

Oh yeah....I also have an Arctic Cat...

[Magic Medicine]

Couple pics of my babies...

Blue and yellow my 2 favorite colors! Sweet:sifone:

[Magic Medicine]

Actually,,, he isnt !!!

Amanda has large breasts,,,,,

and Brian has ,,,,, well,,,,, chosen to,,,,,, lets just say,,,,,, naked he still cant get through a metal detector !!!!!!!!

Lets just say Bri likes the attention going through airport security. Especially the large women he finds in Ohare:seeya:

[Tony M]

Oh yeah....I also have an Arctic Cat... OR FRIDGED pu**y ! you get the picture :sifone:

[redhotsommer]

Here's a couple of my graphics on the XP...
Probably get some better ones when it's out of the trailer!

[redhotsommer]

Oh...and thanks BZ for this one!

[Magic Medicine]

Here's a couple of my graphics on the XP...
Probably get some better ones when it's out of the trailer!

The graphics turned out nice! Very cool.

[Twin Whackas]

Here's a couple of my graphics on the XP...
Probably get some better ones when it's out of the trailer!

The graphics came out great. Looks good!

[B.Z.]

Oh...and thanks BZ for this one!


you know me Mike glad I was able to help!!!!!

[Magic Medicine]

Well the back is feeling alot better. Heading North in a couple hrs!

[Tony M]

Hay! BIG D. any luck yet ! or just not l@@king real hard, seen 2 or 3 up north they are green, oh! "wait they may have been John Dears tractors" 1949 one cylinder.

[OBNOXUS]

Nothing has grabbed me yet,,,, trailer left wednesday so my options are wide open now !!!!


If you have to look back you ain't on a cat!

[redhotsommer]

For any interested parties...we are leaving Dec. 26th for a loooong trip. Team Bad Influence is hooking up with Team Let 'Er Eat Racing for a bit of fun in Cadillac on the 26-28th, then Michelle and I are making a run up to Munising for the entire next week. Looking for people to ride with in the UP if anybody wants to hook up...also looking for recommendations on where to stay up there.

[baronmarine]

For any interested parties...we are leaving Dec. 26th for a loooong trip. Team Bad Influence is hooking up with Team Let 'Er Eat Racing for a bit of fun in Cadillac on the 26-28th, then Michelle and I are making a run up to Munising for the entire next week. Looking for people to ride with in the UP if anybody wants to hook up...also looking for recommendations on where to stay up there.

hey mike
maybe we can hookup this time in caddy. i'll check with the boss. if so team suckthis is headin north. and for the u.p. trip checkout this place. my buddy mark goes to chamberlins each year for a week. www.chamberlinsinn.com . btw he and his better half always end up in the 3rd floor sweet. i don't know how he pulls it off.

todd

[Sunsation96]

I pulled apart the primary clutch to rebuild and found the spring is broken, not an issue glad I caught it. BUT, I don't remember having an issue last year or when they got put away for the year, could I have rode this way??? I really would not think so, but I am curious. Thanks for the help guy's!!!

[Playn]

I pulled apart the primary clutch to rebuild and found the spring is broken, not an issue glad I caught it. BUT, I don't remember having an issue last year or when they got put away for the year, could I have rode this way??? I really would not think so, but I am curious. Thanks for the help guy's!!!

Run, yeah...but I imagine it engaged at alot lower rpm.

[Sunsation96]

Glad to do some work on the sled this year! Check these pics out.
Check out the bushings for my shock, and I had some loose bolts on the rear suspension, had to weld and re-powder coat the slide rails

[Sunsation96]

A couple more