YAMAHA V-MAX UPGRADES

December, 1984 - V-Max Mods Proving Popular. Before going into production with The 1985 V-Max, Yamaha engineers strongly considered and almost won approval for factory modifications that reportedly add 3-5 percent more horsepower.
   Although the mods, which included some porting changes, were not done at the factory.  Yamaha dealers were authorized to do the modifications for performance minded customers.
   According to reports from the field, as many as half of all new V-Max buyers were having the mod work done before delivery.

SKI-DOO'S ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The 1984 Ski-Doo SS25 Anniversary Edition - 1959-1984 Ski-Doo 25th. The all-new SS25 was the proud result of a quarter century of snowmobile manufacturing.
   The powerplant is a fast 462.8cm Rotax engine with Rotary Valves Liquid Cooled engine.  The flotation, traction and climbing ability of this strong, lightweight sled was said to be nothing short of amazing.
   The overall design of the SS25 offered track-bred aerodynamics plus a low center of gravity for incredible balance and stability.
   For an extra cushiony ride, The SS25 offered a new longer travel suspension which was called the TRS6.  With the SS25, convenience was built right in with standard features such as speedometer, tach, electric fuel gauge, low oil and high beam pilot lights.  It came standard with oil injection, CD Ignition and a 3 ramp clutch.

RIB MOUNTAIN RACE SET IN WISCONSIn

Press Release - Wausau, Wisconsin - November 1974 - The 9th Annual Rib Mountain Snowmobile Classic will be held January 4 and 5 at Marathon Park in Wausau.  Sanctioned by The USSA.  The event will include 5 laps in the heat races and 10 laps in the finals.  All registration money will be returned as prizes, and trophies will be given to the junior class winners.

REMEMBER OUR FALLEN HEROES

Our nation, and freedom-loving people around the world, owe a tremendous debt to our courageous women and men in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This Memorial Day, we remember those who we’ve lost and honor those who continue to serve.  We cannot let this or any generation believe that we have forgotten the price of freedom.

THE HOT 1980 POLARIS SLEDS

TX-L - A Full Shot of Liquid Power
CENTURION - Pull The Trigger & Hang On
That's what Polaris advertised on their 1980 model snowmobiles.
   The 1980 Polaris TX-L boasted a 333cc liquid-cooled SuperStar engine and The 1980 Polaris Centurion with a 500cc liquid cooled three cylinder engine with both being big on performance.  Polaris advertised, "Hang On and Enjoy The Liquid Cooled Power and Performance."

1972 Rupp American

The Elegant, Snow Machine from Rupp Industries - features included from an adjustable long range headlamp to the wrap around tail lamp cluster, clean trim, functional styling.  It had a look that states this beauty if more than skin deep. On the instrumental dash, you could turn the key and electric start was standard. The seat was deep, luxurious and comfortable with a sculptured seat backrest with a storage compartment.
   You had a choice of three reliable Rupp engines - 30, 40, or 50 horsepower and wide track flotation and stability with a improved bogie system. A truly beautiful sled in its day.

THE 1972 RAIDER

PHASE TWO
The second generation snowmobile - Sport car cockpit seating in the all new 1972 twin track Raider with positive no-lean control and superior traction

HOT SNOWMOBILE SUIT

December 1975 - Electric hot suits are designed to run on a 12 volt alternator or battery and be as warm as an electric blanket.
   They come in the latest styles in one or two piece models.
   Northwest Motoelectric co., Maple Valley, Washington.

A FORD SNOWMOBILE

THE MODEL T FORD PICTURED HERE WAS CONVERTED TO A SNOWMOBILE DURING THE EARLY 1920's BY KING AND NOVAK.

SNOWMOBILING IN YELLOWSTONE

They Come From Far and Near to Ride in Yellowstone - A group of 40 riders on 29 sleds ventured from Flagg Ranch, Wyoming to Old Faithful.  The group is from Baltimore, MD. and came to snowmobile and. enjoy a ski trip at Jackson, Wyoming.