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Thanks Guys! I had to buy a bigger hammer and dolly set for this job. Even then, the layout of the cross member required the use of a dent puller and when all else failed, the old crowbar and metal screws usually did the trick. After the metal bending is finished and the screw holes brazed...

Not a very exciting update but figured I better post some sign of activity so people won’t think I’m as much of a slacker as is already suspected around the home front. Put the first thin coat of what I call a “sanity check” primer on the bottom side of the chassis today. This should reveal any...

I’m betting that there are a fair number of people have photos and maybe even some video of their vintage riding days squirreled away in albums, boxes, or drawers but it’s just not as easy to share this stuff as it is with today’s digital media so it seems like a lot of it doesn't get posted...

Oh yes, I remember. But in general, is there anything better than bar pizza? I think not.

Of all the manufacturers that I wish could have stayed in the game, Chaparral would be #1. Their racing program was one of the best at the time and they were a remarkably innovative shop. The 73 SSIII’s had some issues (primarily suspension) but the liquid cooled 74 SSX was a killer sled. The 75...

Great Question. I don’t think there’s any question that, within a few years most manufacturers had adopted the Rev concept, which was initially mocked by those same manufacturers, but my vote goes way back to about 1965 when we went from riding this: To this: Maybe this was more like the...

Totally agree! Some amazing shots Gary, really makes me feel like I was along for the ride. Beautiful trails and scenery and I loved the Wall Drug sign.

Good to hear you’re getting some snow. Not sure if you are in the track of the latest stretch of cold weather. Looks like it might be cold enough here to maybe take care of some of the slush problem we’re having on the Rainy River. It is pretty cool to incorporate some interesting changes on...

Good ones, but I'll state the obviously correct wording order :)

So True! Been doing some riding, which felt good and motivated me to get back on the project. There’s a bunch of text and photos in this post that run the risk of getting too far down in the weeds and I apologize in advance but I think they help detail some of the things involved with this...

Sorry guys, I just couldn't resist this. I'm 73 and I have two 155's - RMK Assault and Indy Voyageur, both with stock exhaust (although I have to admit I'm mostly deaf anyway). As far as the male endowment, if I can find it to give you a measurement, I'll report back - it's cold up here in...

Pretty intense stuff! This sounds like an awesome event and it must be a blast to be in on the action. Those sleds seem to be tuned to the max and you have to have your stuff together to be competitive. The Scorpion mod is a real eye-catcher. Bet you don't see a lot of those on the circuit.

Well guys, as I mentioned at the start of this project, it would challenge me to try some new things and the metal work is a good example. I’m not fast but I’m learning some things about what will work for me and what won’t. I figured I had to bend it on the frame to get the curve right. After...

Messing a lot with aluminum lately, made a few parts – rear tunnel plate, rear suspension mounts, hood vent frames, front gas tank bracket, dash plate and a couple of other things not included in this shot. Slow going but I don’t want to screw up, heavier sheet aluminum is not available anywhere...

Exactly! Kirk is the guy I go to every time I have a tough question and he always takes the time to explain things. I’ve learned a ton from him. Won’t get a lot of shop time until later next week so figured I’d blast out an update. For a change of pace, I figured I’d start messing with the...

I’m sure everyone has had these kinds of days and it wasn’t for lack of effort but I’d be hard pressed to think of anything that went well with what I tried to get done in the shop today. But then, I got a package from Kirk600. In it was a very nice Comet clutch that is literally a bolt-on for...

Gary, that has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. We do some small engine work at the store and I told the guy that does most of the wrenching about it and he just cracked up. So that was the line we used all afternoon, no matter what the job. I think I need at least a case.

Kirk, it’s funny you should mention the belt. I put the belt on just as a sanity check and I’m thinking oh-oh, it’s going to hit the fins. Don’t think it will take a lot of trimming but I’ll do some marking before I pull it back apart. Think your number is right on. Time will tell how long...

Happy New Year! Beautiful frosty day in northern MN today. I’ve been spending a lot of time on what I consider a tricky part of the project, which is nailing down the motor placement. This is obviously critical for clutch offset and shaft spacing. Using my homemade offset tool and a lot of...

Since it really is a modified motorcycle, I suppose one could make the argument that this was the first snow bike. In any case, it’s pretty cool and interesting that way back then some creative individuals were already thinking about the concept of a lightweight form of snow transportation...