Snowmobiling, to my way of thinking, has always been, if not a rich man's sport, at least a sport for those of comfortable income. I never bought a snowmobile until I was 44. No one in my family owned a sled to introduce me to the sport. I was married with children in my twenties, and played golf and hockey, owned and raced motorcycles both road and off road before getting into sleds. I figured all my sports combined weren't as selfish (my wife hated sleds) or as costly/per hour of use, as snowmobiling. Finally, in my forties, friends younger than myself started to buy sleds and talked me into it. I had always known a few guys wth sleds, but felt the family budget couldn't handle another major cost. I bought, was hooked and have stayed hooked. Curiously, almost all of the people I started sledding with, are out of it now, and it has nothing to do with affordability in all but one case. There are plenty of reasons beyond pure cost that snowmobiling will never be mainstream. Many modern families can't even find time to golf 18 holes, despite visiting the simulator in all seasons. They also live in houses where there isn't enough room in the driveway to park the family cars, let alone trailers and snowmobiles. There is dance, gymnastics, soccer, baseball, hockey, skiing etc eating up family time and money. Yes, sledding is costly, but there are plenty of financially comfortable, active people who just wouldn't consider it because of the time and space the pastime requires.

I agree with what you're saying about riding as long as you're able. I have lost 2 friends (non smowmobilers) in the last 7 years. That plus a few health issues shows you should do it while you can. 

Seems like some re valving might be needed? 

Maybe JT Powersports in New Lowell

Thought I’d try here as well….. like the title says. Looking for a jackshaft. Shaft snapped on me on Friday just north of Lucan. Thank goodness for good friends to come to the rescue. Wondering if anyone here has a line or knows someone/somewhere that may have one. I’ve reached out to snowline and Peteborough salvage, just waiting for a response. Any lines or leads are appreciated