In 1980, Arctic Cat Jags were available in three different models - from the economy model series 2000 to the spirited 3000 (Available with free air or with fan cooled and oil injection)
The Jags featured Shock dampened skis; aluminum chassis; hexagon drive clutch; 6.5 gallon fuel capacity; studded 2/3 cleated track with rubber logo grippers and Dupont Fibre B (Kevlar) track belts; short stroke Mikuni butterfly carb; Arctictron exhaust system; parking brake and the price was right.
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 !
Monday, December 1, 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014
1976 FUTURA
The 1976 Futura by Moto-Ski featured a Bombardier-Rotax 440cc fan cooled engine and had torque reaction slide suspension with a . one-piece, molded rubber track with an exclusive Moto-Ski V-Shaped profile. Standard features included, self adjusting disc brakes, speedometer and tachometer, and double walled tuned muffler.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
1975 JOHNSON JX SNOWMOBILE
For the 1975 Johnson model year, they advertized that they had an amazing devise that delivered up to 58% better gas mileage than the 1974 models. - It had a new Johnson-engineered accelerator pump carburetor that "leans down the fuel mixture to make your JX run smoother, gutzier and more economical than ever before. They also offered both a bogie and slide suspension for their 1975 JX models.
Friday, November 28, 2014
1976 ALOUETTE
In 1976 Alouette was back after a year's absence and was then in A Rupp mold, after the purchase by Rupp Industries
Alouette was marketed mostly in Canada although some were available in The United States.
The models were retained as Sno-Duster, Sno-Brute, Brute and Super Brute. The engines, track,suspension and other features were virtually the same as The Rupp machines.
Alouette was marketed mostly in Canada although some were available in The United States.
The models were retained as Sno-Duster, Sno-Brute, Brute and Super Brute. The engines, track,suspension and other features were virtually the same as The Rupp machines.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
1977 RUPP NITRO
Rupp was in business for the 1977 snowmobile business and was riding on the 440 Nitro liquid cooled for the comeback. Rupp was banking on appealing to the segment of the market that drooled over the big powerfull performers and the new Nitro offered much to capture their fancy. In the power department, the Nitro got the job done, not only on the straightaways (where it was best in the eight mile top end by only The Polaris TX-L) but also on the hill, which it climbed without braking a sweat.
The 1977 Rupp snowmobiles were assembled at the Arctic Cat assembly lines.
The 1977 Rupp snowmobiles were assembled at the Arctic Cat assembly lines.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
RUPP ADULT TOYS
Here are two of the adult fun machines that were designed and sold by Mick Rupp of Rupp Industries in it's early existence.
It's these kinds of adult toys and many more that made Rupp as it was in it's glory days.
It's these kinds of adult toys and many more that made Rupp as it was in it's glory days.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL
Sorry that I did post any new posts for the past 5 days, I was in the hospital with back surgery.
Larry Raile
Larry Raile
Monday, November 17, 2014
A REAL VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE
This automotive type sled was developed by Ernest Splittstoser of Pine City, Minnesota between 1907 and 1915. He mounted a Ford body on a wooden farm sled normally pulled by horses. At the rear he had a chain-drive paddlewheel to propel the vehicle.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
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