XtremeLegend500 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone have any cool old sleds they want to share? I have a 72' Ski Doo Olympic in Mint condition: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 What size is it? My father had a '73 or '74 like that w/ the 335 cc single in it. Does a '81 Elan count? Only OEM change from earlier models is the Mikuni VM28 carb as opposed to the Tillotson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nice looking sled! Is that the model that the dealers cut a series of 1 inch diameter holes up the left hand side (looking from the front) for cooling? A buddy of mine had one of those when we were in high school and we spent a number of days riding together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cehyoopers Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I thought there was some black on the hood that year or was it the 73 that had it,we had a 340 I think,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 friend just bought 1965 artic cat...will get pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivebelt Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just a few of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Wow - this thread sure brings back memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great Pix and, you're right whiskeywizard, memories ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceman Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I loved the old Merc's. Think I saw a couple of these in Kincardine 2 winters ago when Rick Mercer was there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I loved the old Merc's. Think I saw a couple of these in Kincardine 2 winters ago when Rick Mercer was there? Might have been the same ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 If the guy that styled the RV chassis's plastic is still alive, he must shake his head @ BRP's efforts w/ the XP & XS chassis. IMO, the RV was 1 of the nicest looking sleds around. I have to wonder what they've been smoking when the came up w/ their latest designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mysled Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 will see if I can some pics of mine, 72 Yamaha 292 73 Yamaha 292 72 Snow Duster (Allouette) 81 Yamaha Bravo 89 Ovation The last 2 are my sons, but in the garage none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeLegend500 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 What size is it? My father had a '73 or '74 like that w/ the 335 cc single in it. Does a '81 Elan count? Only OEM change from earlier models is the Mikuni VM28 carb as opposed to the Tillotson. Its a 299cc, and 81 Elan counts... lets see a pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeLegend500 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nice looking sled! Is that the model that the dealers cut a series of 1 inch diameter holes up the left hand side (looking from the front) for cooling? A buddy of mine had one of those when we were in high school and we spent a number of days riding together. Yes it is, but It doesn't do to much for cooling though, any day over -1 it overheats... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 still have my mom's first sled, 73 340 Cheetah, I still ride it around when coyote hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Before pics: From the repaint: Finished up Back on the snow This was probably a fairly simple job to some sleds that have been restored. The rear of the tunnel & the seat were probably the only real weak areas. Everything else was pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Yes it is, but It doesn't do to much for cooling though, any day over -1 it overheats... lol Lived up in the Sault then so it was a little colder Shortly after he got the sled, the dealer recalled it and it came back with the holes. Always thought that they hurt the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I was never aware of that recall. Mother had a '71 300 Oly & Dad had the '73 or '74. Never got the recall or maybe it didn't apply to those models/years. Can you post a pic of the modified hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleddinscott Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 wish i had pics we had a small fleet of boa-skis 1968 to 1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast4u Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hey drivebelt i love the merc's I wish i would of kept my 76 440 t/t. i bought it in a box literally and put it all back together did a lot of engine and clutch work to work had it doing 85mph on the radar. I sold mine to someone out your way do you know where yours came from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivebelt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hey drivebelt i love the merc's I wish i would of kept my 76 440 t/t. i bought it in a box literally and put it all back together did a lot of engine and clutch work to work had it doing 85mph on the radar. I sold mine to someone out your way do you know where yours came from? The one in the pic came from Mount Forest about 3 yrs ago. An older gentleman bought it when he retired because he had owned one new and wanted something to work on in retirement. He spent a lot of money on parts and accessories from Image and got out once on it, then had a heart attack and died. I bought it from his wife when she was settling his estate. For a vintage rider the Trail-Twister is hard to beat as the Kohler motors are reasonably reliable, other than the Prestolite ignition, and they handle quite well. The 76 Sno-Twister is pretty much useless in any amount of snow but great fun on hardpack and I never get tired of looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazalong Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Vintage but not an Antique and it has had an OFSC Classic Permit on it since they were first sold. In fact it had permit #00001 of the first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmxz Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have a 1981 7500 Blizzard, my dad bought it new a Denies marina on Kahshe Lake. The old girl has 2700km on it. Its for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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