Red Green Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I just finished reading a post regarding average MPH. Most people reflected on the enjoyment they received by going slower and taking in more of the sights. It made me think about the new years that had just passed. We where at the cottage and because the trails where not open yet we got out the old sleds to play on the lake. Yup the 250 bravo,the MirageII and the 440 Everest made a comeback that day. We had about 2-3 feet of fresh powder on the lake and spent 2 days bouncing around and carving like pros ! My god kids where smiling ear to ear,there wasn't an iPod,iPad or DVD player to be seen or heard. It was cold but no one complained,everyone enjoyed it for what it was..... Just good old fun. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun "ditch banging" on the old iron. Sometimes it's the simple things that make you smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aar0n Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I just finished reading a post regarding average MPH. Most people reflected on the enjoyment they received by going slower and taking in more of the sights. It made me think about the new years that had just passed. We where at the cottage and because the trails where not open yet we got out the old sleds to play on the lake. Yup the 250 bravo,the MirageII and the 440 Everest made a comeback that day. We had about 2-3 feet of fresh powder on the lake and spent 2 days bouncing around and carving like pros ! My god kids where smiling ear to ear,there wasn't an iPod,iPad or DVD player to be seen or heard. It was cold but no one complained,everyone enjoyed it for what it was..... Just good old fun. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun "ditch banging" on the old iron. Sometimes it's the simple things that make you smile. Excellent post. Couldnt agree more. Glad to hear you made the best of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I had a TX 340, 1979. I haven't had as much fun on any other sled yet, as I had on that old free air. It weighed nothing, did 85 mph on request, could trailride with anyone elses' hot rod and cost peanuts for gas. Love the good old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 3-1 Ratio. If we I rode the 1974 Moto Ski for 3 hours, it was torn apart/fixed for 1 hour. Joy in both events. Never went far and had no idea what an 'organized' trail was. Miles and miles of smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cehyoopers Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would not thank-you for old iron,sorry,2 feet of snow with 40 hp,boring,no offence,I started on a 1968 boa-ski cobra,yes it was fun at the time but to go back,no way,imhop,,, I had my tiger 6 on simcoe in 18 inches of snow last week,was ok,but wished I had the 800,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPK Racing Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Old sleds are fun but I do like the new iron canuck only one hour to repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 great pic of the old polaris on the fly...on freshly groomed trails,the old sleds would be fun..or racing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 great pic of the old polaris on the fly...on freshly groomed trails,the old sleds would be fun..or racing them To quote Stompin Tom "My back still hurts when you say those words" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 To quote Stompin Tom "My back still hurts when you say those words" 1st thing i thought lookin at polaris pic too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm still living in the past..lol...Have a 777 Sno Jet SST 440 and put on 1500 miles last winter on it and already have 280 miles on the old gal....groomed trails are great to ride on but get in the bumps and rough parts and yikesss!!! Diceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfisher Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 My first sled was a 74 john deere 400, Had a cigarette lighter on the dash..lol I was too young to smoke. Those old bogey wheels made for a rough ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I love the old iron too but my memories of having to walk back to the farm house when it died are not so memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPK Racing Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wanna see more air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPK Racing Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Speaking of breakdowns.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfisher Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I owned that same sled in the first pic, 78 Sno-Jet. Drove it to high school everyday in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 That polaris TX brings back some memories for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 My TX-L, updated suspension, tuned pipes, .010" over with .020" rings, K&N filters, shaved head, 108 EXP Comet clutch. Oh, and 43" ski stance. It handled like it was on rails ! It would lift the skis from 60 mph on demand ....... My TX 340, in a 440 body. I once did a radar run/drag race in Virginiatown, on a -34°C day, and stomped an Indy 400 with a pipe .... apparently he sold it soon after ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Green Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Now this in not that long ago but WildBill might remember. Myself and a friend named Lurch showed up at the Foley Fairgrounds one weekend when they where hosting one of the first snowcross races. Said hey this is cool lets get in on this.We rode our 1992 MXZX 470"s in the race then rode home after. Lurch went on to bigger things in snowcross i opted for motocross in the southern states. That was good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Green Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 20 years ago is not that long is it ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good ol Lurch! Whatever happened to that so cross dude, always liked watching him race! He used to drive the chilly truck in the Parry Sound area I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Green Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Married with children. Hasn"t changed much "right on man" still rings in my ears. That ear to ear smile/grin is still there. So is the pony tail ! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 My TX-L, updated suspension, tuned pipes, .010" over with .020" rings, K&N filters, shaved head, 108 EXP Comet clutch. Oh, and 43" ski stance. It handled like it was on rails ! It would lift the skis from 60 mph on demand ....... My TX 340, in a 440 body. I once did a radar run/drag race in Virginiatown, on a -34°C day, and stomped an Indy 400 with a pipe .... apparently he sold it soon after ..... those are nice sleds denis,still have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I can still remember when my dad bought 2 Enticer Long tracks and the following year a couple of Yamaha Phazers, we thought they were the best sleds ever.....still amazing me how much the sleds have changed but the rush of getting out for a ride never changes... Best way to spend the winter ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 those are nice sleds denis,still have them No WD... in a moment of stupidity in a time when I didn't have much money for simple maintenance (leaking needle valves, minor engine issues) I hauled the 2 of them to a scrapper and got just about enough money for gas home. I wish someone had beat me with a 2x4 before I had hit the road, I so miss those sleds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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