The following is a rough gauge of ice thickness required for safety on the lakes and waters;
*2 INCHES are needed to support one person, walking.
*3 INCHES will support a group of people, walking single-file-spread out.
*4 INCHES are sufficient for fishing on foot.
*5 INCHES of ice are needed to support the weight of a snowmobile and a rider.
*7 1/2 INCHES will support a two ton auto.
This blog is all about snowmobiles from the 1960's thru 2000. The daily posts will feature stories, ads or press releases for a classic snowmobile during that period from various snowmobile magazines and other publications during that period in snowmobile history. Save this blog and view it on a regular basis. You never know, you may see your favorite classic sled featured here !
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
COMET'S NEW WIDE-RANGE PRIMARY CLUTCH
September 1987 - The new model 108C wide-range primary clutch from Comet was a 1/2 inch larger in diameter (a total of 8 inches) for use with 1 3/8 inch wide belts. Couple with a 1 1/2 inch diameter center post, its size offered a lower engagement ratio and a higher gear at shift-out. This improved shift characteristics from low to mid-high ranges.
The new 108C accepted the same calibration such as arms and springs in use with the race-proven 102C. The new model replaced the 1 3/8" belt versions of the 102C
The new 108C accepted the same calibration such as arms and springs in use with the race-proven 102C. The new model replaced the 1 3/8" belt versions of the 102C
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
1971/72 FACTORY SNOWMOBILE RACING HOT
November 1971 - FACTORY RACING WAS STILL CONTROVERSIAL, BUT BETTER DEFINED AS THE SEASON NEARED THE START OF THE 1972 SNOWMOBILE SEASON. (West Yellowstone, Montana on December (4-5) 1971, and Ironwood, Michigan December (11-12), 1971) were generally conceded to be the start of the "big" races. Factory snowmobile racing was a hotter topic topic for the 1971-72 season than in the past
Thursday, September 18, 2014
1981 SCORPION STING AFTER A HARD RIDE
In 1981 Scorpion claimed, we make the inside even better than the outside. No matter how good a snowmobile looks in the showroom, someday you're going to take it to the outsidE.
WE DON'T TRY TO GET BY ON LOOKS ALONE !!
WE DON'T TRY TO GET BY ON LOOKS ALONE !!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
ARCTIC REPORTS LOSS
June, 1974 - Arctic Enterprises, Inc. has reported a loss from continuing operations of $3,225,000.00 on sales of $84,371,000.00 for its fiscal year ended March 31, 1974. This was compared to a net income the previous year of $3.7 million on the sales of $107 million.
Monday, September 15, 2014
1980 SKI-DOO CITATION SS
For 1980, Ski-Doo's Citation SS has replaced the well known Olympic.
Citation for the 80's came in three flavors: Fun, More Fun and Citation SS and once you've seen them you may not miss Oly after all.
While performance was a factor in design with a 368cc Rotax twin cylinder engine that put out 40 horsepower, the entire sled was created from a maintenance point of view.
Citation for the 80's came in three flavors: Fun, More Fun and Citation SS and once you've seen them you may not miss Oly after all.
While performance was a factor in design with a 368cc Rotax twin cylinder engine that put out 40 horsepower, the entire sled was created from a maintenance point of view.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
1981 POLARIS TX-C
The 1981 Polaris featured a new 436cc, fan cooled, oil injected engine and a new stylish variable compression foam seat which, working with Polaris long-travel suspension, could pass for an easy chair.
Polaris Advertised: LEAD A SOFT LIFE IN THE FAST LANE !
Polaris Advertised: LEAD A SOFT LIFE IN THE FAST LANE !
Saturday, September 13, 2014
1982 SKI-DOO EVEREST LC
In 1982 Ski-Doo advertised The Everest LC with its 463cc twin cylinder liquid cooled engine, to be instantly recognized as its classic styling and the Everest LC is the ultimate eye-catcher in touring snowmobiles. A true two passenger sled!
Everest LC is for the comfort seeker.
Everest LC is for the comfort seeker.
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