Thursday, March 5, 2015

1986 POLARIS STAR TWINS

Polaris Industries introduced two new Polaris Star twin sleds in 1986.
The twins featured a 340cc fan cooled engine with CDI ignition, oil injection, 5.4 gallon fuel tank, Polaris long travel rear suspension and leaf spring shock absorber front suspension. They are102 inches long with a 15 inch track.
The Star Twin weighed 340 pounds and The ES version 370 pounds. The Star Twin ES offered factory installed electric start and came with speedometer and tach. Both sleds were dressed in bright red with gold accents.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

UNI-SLED SEASON WORKHORSE

1981 - Originally designed by Bill Rauch of Ely, Mn as a snowmobile-towed "firewood" sled.This little workhorse had grown into a year-round freighter sled.
The sled's skis are permanent and the companion Wheel Kit quickly adapted the unit for summer use.  The 48 pound metal sled came with both the wheel kit and pattern instructions for a 2 foot x 4 foot box to further expand its uses. It has a load capacity of 600 pounds.
For all these snowmobile hauling chores, the Minnesota-made freighter may be the answer.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

ARCHIE SIMONSON BACK ON THE WINNING TRACK

Center City, Minnesota - Archie Simonson puts to rest some of the winning doubts about his "will to win" on February 13, 1982, with a convincing victory in the Chisago Lakes Classic lake enduro race.

Monday, February 23, 2015

1974 SCORPION SUPER STINGER 400

The Super Stinger 400 is powered by a Rockwell 399 cc engine and has the unique Pararail suspension system. It came in red, gold or blue metal-flecked. The engine is slanted to provide a lower center of gravity.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

FOUR TIMES THE SIZE OF A 9500 BLIZZRD

February 1982 - The Ski-Doo "Organizer" is four times the size of a normal 9500 Ski-Doo Blizzard.Underneath the hood is a Hammond Organ, complete with amplifier sound a public address system. The giant sled showed up at selected snowmobile events to entertain the crowds with music.