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    Duck tape

    A young boy was walking down the road with a roll of duck tape. An old man sitting on his porch yelled at the kid, “ Boy, where you going with that duck tape?” The boy said, “I’m going to get me some ducks, Sir!” The old man shook his head and said, “fool, that won’t work!” A while later...
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    New touring sled

    Looking to buy brand new touring two up sled. Which one should I buy? Pros and cons please. Artic cat Panther 7000 limited, Skidoo Grand touring SE with 1200 4 tec, or Yamaha RS Venture DX? Big guy mostly trail rides, long rides. Thanks for your help
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    New policy

    MICHIGAN, - State officials have deemed UTVs, or utility task vehicles, unsafe for the road after a recent policy change that’s catching a lot of owners off guard. Fred Woodhams from the Secretary of State’s office said the policy change took effect 9 months ago, but some of those who own these...
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    Common courtesy and common sense!

    I have been riding for years now. Put a lot of miles on and rode 75% of Michigans trails. Some day hope to say 100% but that's for me to work on. One thing I see happening more and more as this sport get more popular and more people enjoying it, is that common sense is not so common, and...
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    Complete engine. Is this a Hirth? In Roscommon Michigan

    80 year old club member selling vintage parts and has this complete engine sitting on shelf for over 30 years. It ran when put on shelf and spins over and has great compression. He thinks its a Hirth and I don't know. I listed tbe parts under parts for sale along with lots of vintage parts and...
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    Cam network

    Thanks forvthe great site! The link to the Northwoods Cam network appears to be discombubled. Just want to let you know. Keep up the good work and thanks again!
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    What 4 stroke sled should I buy?

    Need to get a newer sled, looking at used 4 strokes. Which one should I buy? and why? Leaning towards Yamaha's. Any input would be greatly appreciated. As my name says I'm BIG so take that into consideration too. Thanks for the help.
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    Polaris Headlights dimming, a callout to Polaris mechanics.

    Okay, here's my dilemma. I have a 2000 600 Touring with 20000 miles on it. Total rebuild 2 seasons ago. Even before rebuild, headlights would be dim at first, but after running a bit, the lights would be normal. Getting worse this year so first I checked all the connections. Still dim. Just...
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    Brand new Polaris 900 motor on craigs list

    Found this on Saginaw craigs list. Anybody looking for one? http://saginaw.craigslist.org/rvs/2232815917.html
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    WHAT CAUSES THIS? Polaris 500

    What causes the piston to melt in the middle of the top? Cylinder wall not bad, should clean up. This is from a 2002 Polaris 500 Classic Touring around 8500 miles. Changed plugs (BR8Es NGKs)and cleaned carbs, rode 112 miles last Saturday then Sunday got 6 miles and stopped...
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    Can't figure out 1999 Polaris XLT 600 Touring

    Under 11000 miles blew piston on pto side. Rebuilt completly, crank, pistons, seals., carb boots. about 100 miles blew the same piston. Melt down on exhaust side ( cold burn?) Could coils or cdi cause this? Carbs cleaned, oil pump primed at rebuild. Talked to a buddy who is Polaris...
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    2000 Polaris 600 Touring jug leaking antifreeze

    Just wondering if anyone else had this problem. One of the jugs on my 600 touring developed a couple small hairline cracks that are leaking antifreeze. At first I thought it was leaking from one of the nuts that bolt the jug to the block. I just had it apart and replaced the base gaskets...
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    1999 600 triple XLT Torque specs

    My son was riding with me and smoked a piston on my 1999 XLT Touring. PTO side. Got block bored and honed, new pistons. Am in need of torque specs. Split the case to put in new crank seals. So need specs for case, block, heads, cover, exhaust and putting new carb boots so need specs for...
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    Pics from 12/12/10 Pine Stump and Two Heart area

    Pics from Sundays ride. The early bird (my son and I) got the worm. Fresh deep snow. Trails from Newberry don't open till after muzzle loader season, so trailered out to Muskelange lake and rode. Trail head was not plowed yet. Only 1 set of tracks seen in some spots. Deep snow, lots of...
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    Polaris sway bar bushings

    Any tech tips for repairing wore out holes where the bushings rivet to the chassis for front sway bars. The holes are way bigger from being loose over time. Can't access back side. Any ideas on how to secure the bushing back on?
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    Pics from today 12/11/2010 Grand Marias and Munising Michigan

    Posted some pics from ride today in Grand Marias and Munising on the current gallery. Guest Shots from Big Bill. Plenty of snow and more coming. The weather man says 14 plus inches tonight. Yeah. Let it snow!
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    Pics from today 12/11/2010 Grand Marias and Munising Michigan

    Posted some pics from ride today in Grand Marias and Munising on the current gallery. Guest Shots from Big Bill. Plenty of snow and more coming. The weather man says 14 plus inches tonight. Yeah. Let it snow!
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    Pics from today 12/11/2010 Grand Marias and Munising Michigan

    Here's some pics from My son and I ride today. Plenty of snow and great riding in Gods country better known as the U.P. of Michigan. Grand Marias and Munising.
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    Gas prices

    Just in time for the holidays and riden season, gas over $3.05 a gallon and $3.15 for premium. Don't ya just love it? Think Obama wanting to extend the tax cuts for the poor and not the rich have anything to do with it? Wat a bunch of doo doo!
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    Newberry pics 1/23/10

    Here's some pics from Saturday. First one is Zellars parking lot. Notice the lack of vehicles. Second is trail and third shows corner with some snirt. Fourth pic a lot of you know where that is. #5 is in Gran Marias on the shore of the Big Lake. Posted 5 in Area Conditions thread also.
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