Recent content by skiroule

With a bunch of relics and almost relics, it seems like every sled of mine has different needs, but I’m with you on the trailer Gary. Grease all four hubs, check the axle/frame insulators, lubricate the tie-down bar mounts, and install some different helper springs on the rear door/ramp. Also...

I started laying out all the pieces needed to install the Cyclone track and realized that the chain case on the left that I spent a couple of hours cleaning wasn’t the one I wanted to use. So, back to the brake cleaner, lacquer thinner, and wire brushes and clean the one on the right, Both...

Nice! Link is bookmarked.

Not huge progress but progress did occur. Got the tank cleaned up and painted and finished the dash install so I could set the dash plate, tachometer, and speedometer in place. Next task will be a big one - Installing the chain case, track, track driveshaft, and jack shaft. Also got the...

It wouldn't take much to improve on the snow totals the last two years in our area. I would be happy with an "average" snowfall year. Like a lot of you have said, the predictions seem pretty inconclusive. Maybe this is the most accurate map after all.

Mezz is close enough to get the coveted 6 pack of Hamm’s award. It’s actually a 1980 Intruder 440. And yes, these things do have a way of following a person home. LOL, even I’m not dumb enough to try three in a year. It’s a runner, fires right up on a spray bottle. My first thought was “I’m...

Haven’t had much in the way of project time lately. Busy time of year and with the warm fall weather we’ve decided to extend our time at the lake until Halloween. I have been ordering parts and working on reconditioning the Chaparral skis. Even though the skis looked to be in decent shape, it’s...

I can't take credit for this one. It was taken by a friend after she crossed the railroad tracks one morning this summer on her way to work. I thought it was a pretty cool photo.

One of the funniest stories ever! Surprised he is still alive.

That's crazy! How long would this make the trip back to the cities? Thanks but I'd take a couple days vacation just to avoid this.

While they probably didn't get the miles of modern sled but with few, if any groomed trails, these tracks took a beating. Plus, one has to keep in mind that a track like this one is just about 50 years old and like it does with all of us, time takes its toll:) The Mean Green metallic and...

Wow, what a change in weather! 87 yesterday and 49 this evening. Still focusing on the Cyclone. Got the front cross member mounted, dash in, skis on and all the steering components hooked up. Might have to tweak the alignment a little but to say these aren’t a precise steering sled would be an...

Speaking of hijacking threads Gary, here's a slightly updated version of the activity (minus the Grain Belt). For some reason, it always feels good to be able to get out in the woods and get a winter supply of wood for the shop.

Amazing story and photo Gary. You could have made an ad poster out this scene for the Ski Doo, the McCulloch, or the Grain Belt. I’m sure the prep checklist went something like this: Gas, check, oil, check, Grain Belt, check. I think you’re probably like me in that you feel fortunate that you...

That wide track would be an awesome machine for pulling a portable fish house or a sled full of firewood. Yes, I do use an air riveter :). These are 1/2" stainless steel rivets and those of you that have pulled both aluminum and stainless steel know how much more force the stainless require...