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Mark, I'm still holding at ten on the vintage side of things I parted out the Polaris Playmate to a young fellow in a nearby town and that offset the acquisition of the Kawasaki.

A footnote on this year’s project: Of all the project episodes that have been documented on the site, this one has been the most fun. Lots of great input and lots of great conversations. I know for a fact that if I ever run into any of you somewhere, we’ll have a BS session (and maybe a beer)...

I come from a family with a long history of not selling anything so at this point, no. Although, someday I'll be old and (more) feeble :)and they'll all have to go. I suppose that day will come sooner than later.

I’ve been following this subject from the cheap seats and I take the fact that people (including myself) are disappointed when the forum can’t be accessed as a sign that there is still a loyal following of the website. I’m sure a lot of us do follow things on FB but it doesn’t really lend...

I managed to get some extra seat time on the sleds (even had a little fresh snow) and Gary had asked what I thought of the rides. I can say the sleds ride as differently as they look. The Cyclone definitely benefits from the forward mounted engine: lower center of gravity and better weight...

Think it's been at least a couple of years since I've done anything on you tube. I'm sure I've fallen way behind in what can be done. I am giving some thought to upgrading my video camera though. My old Roam cameras have worked fairly well but I think they went out of business and the Go Pro's...

Hamm’s I hope. Thanks for the kind words everyone! It’s interesting that you are coming up with some of the same thoughts as I’ve had. When I can put them into words, I’ll certainly share what I come up with. If any of you ever make it up to the fringe of civilization where I live, you’re...

Really enjoying everyone's take on the sleds! I have taken a few rips through the neighborhood on each but plan to take a couple of extended rides later this week and will report back on my impression of how the sleds feel.

As much as I enjoy the challenge of building these vintage sleds, it seems like there always comes a point at which you’re ready for them to be finished but there is still some work to be done. Fortunately, the day that they are finished does come and that’s where we’re at with this year’s...

Every day......

There’s always one in the family. As Sparky’s father-in-law said in Christmas Vacation: “The little lights are not twinkling.” To which Sparky says: “I know Art, and thanks for noticing.” That thought did occur to me. So yes, it most likely will collect snow, ice, and debris but it’s not a...

If the seal is doing its job, it shouldn’t be a problem, or I could just store the sled upside down. Believe me, sometimes it takes several tries. I figured that a new, motorcycle shock would be easier to find, since there is a wide variety of options and the specs are usually available. I had...

The rear shock that I hoped to use on the Chaparral arrived yesterday. I guess the third try was the ticket, the length was perfect so it was time to get serious about getting it mounted. I needed to come up with a lower mounting shaft and I decided to keep it simple. A half-inch grade 8 bolt...

New Year’s Day fun. With the Cyclone only needing a few minor wiring bugs worked out and the Chap waiting for a shock, it seemed only natural that I find another sled to mess with. You probably remember this gem from last fall. I dragged it into the shop today, put a fuel line on it, and fired...

While it’s New Years eve, I thought the real celebration would be the completion of both sleds but the Chaparral didn’t cooperate. The SSX was missing the rear shock when I bought it and on a lot of vintage sleds this wouldn’t normally be a big deal but on the this sled, it’s a coil over unit...