1981 YAMAHA EXCELL III

1980 YAMAHA'S NEW SUSPENSION SYSTEM

The 1980 Yamaha SRV utilized a totally new and unique suspension system called The Yamaha Telescopic Strut Suspension.
T.S.S. represented new standards in handling characteristics, rider comfort and simplicity of construction which gave the snowmobile a ride that almost eliminated the transmission of shocks to the drivers seat and shoulders.

1982 MANTA

The 1982 Manta trail machine is a refined version of The Manta race machine - All new fiberglass bodywork gave the rear engine sled a low slung, futuristic appearance. A liquid cooled Kohler, (intended power plant at press time) was to power the Trail Manta. Limited quantities were offered by Three R Industries.  Price $4,295.00

1972 RACE PROMOTIONAL KIT BY CASTROL OILS

Kansas City, MO - Castrol Oils, Inc announced the availability of a new snowmobile race promotion kit for1972 snowmobile races.  Designed to provide snowmobile racing promotion racing materials for many local snowmobile races being held across the snowbelt.  The kit included one start and one finish banner, five "Welcome Race Fans" signs, ten "Snowmobile Races" signs with six directional arrows, three "official" are bands and forty Castrol decals.
Cost of the kit was $14.50.

1982 SNOWMOBILE WINTER TOURISM

1982 winter tourism officials throughout the North American snowbelt have finally discovered snowmobiling. They are welcoming snowmobilers with open arms. The reason? They realized that snowmobile tourism can turn an area that is usually financially dormant during the winter into a thriving resort community.
The love affair is mutual.  Snowmobile adherents have recognized that for the sport to flourish, interesting and varied snowmobile experience must be available.

FLEXING MUSCLES AT WEST YELLOWSTONE

The World Championship Snowmobile Power Pull was held during West Yellowstone, Montana's three-day winter carnival February 28 through March 2, 1986.
The power pull drew more than 100 competitors that tested their machines.
The contest which was run in classes, which allowed each competitor to pull a progressively weighted sled down a straight track.
The winners of the 1985 power pull returned to defend their titles.

THE END FOR OMC SNOWMOBILES

Press Release April 1975 - Outboard Marine Corporation will manufacture and market its lines of Evinrude and Johnson snowmobiles for one more year only.  The OMC board of directors announced that it would discontinue the manufacturing of snowmobiles at the end of the 1976 model year.
The company is, however, presently in production on its 1976 models.  The snowmobile division manager, said that two new models are being produced and would be marketed for the coming 1976 season.
The company said that its snowmobile operation lost 13.9 million on sales of 16.7 million in the fiscal year ending September 30, 1974.

1980 SCORPION TK

1988 WILDCAT

This What Arctic Cat Had To Say About The 88 Wildcat - The Wildcat has an aerodynamic hood and windshield design to cover the 650cc liquid-cooled Suzuki powerplant.  It has highly-visible instrumentation and a tank-mounted control panel. Whether it be racing through an open meadow or blasting through mountain powder, the Wildcat has plenty of muscle to flex.

HYPOTHERMIA WARNING SIGNALS

Hypothermia is a condition of abnormally low body temperature that can lead to serious complications and even death.
The symptoms are: - Change in appearance or behavior, uncontrollable shivering sometimes or none at all, stiff muscles, speech may be slurred, breathing shallow or slow and confusion, disorientation and drowsiness.
If the pulse is weak and blood pressure is low, and symptoms of confusion, disorientation and drowsiness are present, get help immediately. Until help arrives do this.
Warm the person by wrapping in an electric or thermal blanket and place a hot water bottle or heating pad on the abdomen.  If the victim is alert, feed the victim warm food or beverage but no alcohol.  Keep the head low and the feet up to get warm blood circulating to the head.
If none of these procedures are available, and you're out on the trail, warm the victim with your own body by lying close.  Do not rub the person's limbs in hopes of improving circulation.  Do not give the victim a hot shower or bath, as it could cause sudden shock.
Chances for recovery are good if the person's general health is good, if the hypothermia is detected early and if the case is not severe.