Recent content by vic_junior

I know in due time this site will continue on. John took that one chance on life and got it right. Legends Never Die!!!!

My heart felt condolences go to the John Dee family, Nora and Gracie. I’m happy I had the pleasure to meet John back in the day down in Milwaukee. A true gentleman he was. Sundays won’t be the same, snow forecasts will never be the same. We all lived a life through John’s eyes and words. Every...

Hi John, I read your current journal entry and just wanted to shoot you line and ask if you ever thought about getting a water truck to fill in your ice skating rink? I know some folks in Wisconsin do it that way and also to fill swimming pools. Just throwing out another option that could be...

Where is a good place to park north of hwy 77 to hit the trails and ride some back country? Is there a sled rental business nearby the trail north of hwy 77 near hurley?

Just got back from Houghton/Hancock with my brother and 3 friends and want to send my thanks to Chad and his Associates at M&M Powersports. I have to say that Chad runs one of the best snowmobile businesses in the Recreational Sports Industry. We were there over the New Years Holiday and he...

Does anyone remember the name of the dealer, shop or small/big business that sells rental sleds in Minnesota? Someone mentioned it on here a long time ago and I forgot what it was called. I looked through hundreds of posts all ready and no luck. They had a lot of ski-doo rental's for sale...

Need some good information on turbos for the 2013 Nytro XTX. Between these brands (Push, MPI, MCX, Impulse) which one will be the best to run at all elevations? I know the mcx turbo has a built-in boost compensation system but, what do the other brands offer for running at sea level? I’ve heard...

John I was able to download a service manual online for 07-08 polaris iq models. Is there a way I can download it on your forum, in case anyone should need it? It is a 13585 KB file. Just thought I would ask. Vic

If anyone has the Torque Specs for a 1999 Indy 500 Fuji 488 liquid cooled can you please help out. Both gears in chain case - Intake bolts - Exhaust bolts - Cylinder nuts - Head bolts - Primary Clutch - Also, need to know what the idle is suppose to be set at - Thanks.

Doing a top end job for a friend and just have some questions. Sled has 5800 miles and compression in both cylinders was right at 95. Should I reuse the wrist pin bearings or get new ones? Also, the intake boots had small cracks in them. Would it be risking too much to keep them on? I told him...

John, I read your 1-4 forecast and was wondering what day, or when you will know for sure, if that LES band becomes a dominate one??? Or will you let us know in your daily forecast's? Thanks. Victor

Anyone care to share any experiences with off trail riding in Iron County, WI around Hurley and any recommendations on where to stay while riding there? Thanks.

Just purchased a new inline trailer enclosed trailer from Stealth and looking for some advice on ideas and/or products to keep the floor from rotting on top and bottom? Also, looking for good quality ski guides. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

Was hoping someone that owns one could chime in and give a detailed description of how well the helmet's feel, work, goggle fit, etc... I'm looking at getting one or the other with the aviator goggles and just want someones input. Is it comfortable? How well does in work in Zero degree temps...