1982 U.S. SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATIONS

September 1983 - Annandale, VA - Snowmobile registrations in The United States totaled 1,415,031 in 1982, according to a survey conducted by the International Snowmobile Industry Association (ISIA).  Canadian registrations totaled 558,084.
The survey was based on responses from appropriate state and provincial government offices.

1982 KAWASAKI INTRUDER

December 1981 - Introducing the 1982 Kawasaki Intruder. The latest edition of a Kawasaki Classic, powered by a fan cooled version of the engine that held the Worlds 24 hour speed and endurance record.
It has a 436 cc fan cooled engine with lightweight aluminum Mikuni carbs and CD ignition.  A smooth-riding Vari-Ride suspension - A Kawasaki exclusive.
Kawasaki called it a SUPERFAN

1975 BOA-SKI

In 1975, Boa-Ski advertised that their sleds were fun and dependable.
Whether you buy a Boa-Ski for racing, for running trails or just for family fun, you know your snowmobile must be dependable.

PLANS 1985 ARCTIC CATS

December 1983 - The 1984 Arctic Cat Panther and The El Tigre were the first machines to bear The Arctic Cat nameplate after it's resurrection. But what about the other Cats? When would the rest of the line go back into production?  How about The Jags and The Pantera and the IFS and The direct drive models that were on the drawing board when Arctic Enterprises went down, were the questions that were asked, but this lineup and it's features did make it back in 1985.

1989 YAMAHA TEIKEL CARBURETOR

Yamaha's single float Teikel carburetor has two main jets and two pilot jets for individual cylinder tuning.

I will not have any postings for the next 3 or 4 days as I will be away from my computer due to an out of state wedding which I must attend.
Larry Raile 

EAGLE RIVER CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Eagle River Snowmobile Derby celebrated their 25th anniversary on January 15th thru the 17th of 1988.
Included in the celebration were historical recap of past Eagle River Races and driver profiles of the top racers competing at the 25th anniversary event and a look at products used by top professional racers.

1980 JOHN DEERE SPITFIRE

The lightweight spitfire was designed for the rider that liked to control the machine through the corners and slopes with a lot of body English.
The Spitfire was powered by a 340 Free Air engine with a slide suspension and only weighed 275 pounds.

THE 1976 SKI-DOO EVEREST

The Everest by Ski-Doo had a new look in 1976 along with a new adjustable suspension and a Rotax 5-port twin cylinder engine. Ski-Doo claimed that everything about it feels right when you ride it.

1971 RUPP SNOWMOBILES

The 1971 Rupp snowmobile lineup and and the specifications.  Rupp manufactured 14 models including three Magnums.
Rupp Industries had it's heyday in 1971 and manufactured and sold approximately 31,000 snowmobiles.

1972 SKI-DOO'S RACING MACHINE

November 1971 - Ski-Doo's New Blizzard. Features a lower center of gravity than previous racing models by placing the engine in the extreme front, wider ski stance, new steering system, hydraulic brakes, new transmission system and a lighter suspension system including a new slide rail material to make the track more free wheeling.