The snowmobile itch!

[Bufflehead]

 I had all 5 sleds started yesterday...just had the hear them run and smell that 2 stroke Amsoil.

 Going to start going over them one at a time greasing, tightening all bolts, washing, Etc.

 Alot better to do this kinda thing now, then when it's already cold out and your fingers won't work

 Later, Chuck

[Dr.Bob]

Now yer talking!  I plan to do a little less fishing and a lot more riding this year.  That is if we have the snow to ride on.  I sure hope so. :)

[Joe]

How much maintenance is there with a sled? I've been entertaining the idea of a sled/atv and was curious what it costs to keep them running year to year.

[Bufflehead]

 Not much anymore these days

 Normal stuff like greasing, checking over bolts, nuts, track tention, belt, ware rods(carbides)

 My wife has about 4000 miles on her 1996 Ski-doo and other than a few spark plugs and one belt, it's been trouble free

 My 2004 Ski-doo 600HO Rev still has the org. spark plugs, belt everything. three years and not a single thing has needed attention other than normal maitance.

 They are good machines today, no matter the brand.

[Dr.Bob]

Ya!? I run old junk - early to mid 90's Polaris's and they are trouble free other than normal wear parts.? They are great compared to the late 60's early 70's machines that I grew up with.? I was always wrenching on them and do not miss that one bit.

There was a saying "You had to work on them for days in order to ride them for a few minutes"? Kinda like another frustrating subject in mens lives.?

[Big Slick]

Got our 2 Ski-Doo's all fired up and ready to go. I hope we get snow like in 96-97.