Sleds........

[capt1014]

Who rides sleds?

Looking to get into it this coming winter, need sumptin to do, was looking at some used ones, cause I ain't rich.

Advise?

[GixerJockey]

Advise?

Buy a Yamaha 4-stroke...

Buy it from me...

[hondarider102]

I ride! i got a 1996 yamaha v-max 600, honestly you dont need more then a 600, if your gonna do lake riding get a studded track.

[hondarider102]

consider anything over 5000 miles for more then a 1000 bucks expensive for a used sled unless its newer than a 2000, also 5000 miles is alot for a sled

[capt1014]

I ride! i got a 1996 yamaha v-max 600, honestly you dont need more then a 600, if your gonna do lake riding get a studded track.

Ya I'll be staying off the lakes for the most part.

Was looking at a couple on CL for around 600 to 700. 1990 to 1996 era.

Oh ya and this is all my GFs idea!

[GixerJockey]

Ya I'll be staying off the lakes for the most part.

Was looking at a couple on CL for around 600 to 700. 1990 to 1996 era.

Oh ya and this is all my GFs idea!

A word of caution... Old snow mobiles are as bad as old boats. They're all junk.

[FlynGSXR1k]

Sleds are a lot of fun, but they are a handful if you don't do your own maintenance. Anything used I'd have a trusted mechanic look over closely... Personally I'm a fan of Yamahas and Polaris (I know... makes no sense)...

Be prepared to spend some money though. They usually have a good 12 gallon fuel tank which will get you 100-150 miles (touring speeds) so figure 2 fill ups on a good day of riding, Insurance will run you a good 30-50/month, not sure about Mass, but in NH, registration is half price IF you're registed as a paid member of an NHSA club, or you pay full price (roughly $80) to register the sled, and riding in Mass or southern NH figure a good set of carbides each season simply because we dont get the snow depth we need.

Lots of fun.. but lots o' cash too!

Enjoy!

[capt1014]

A word of caution... Old snow mobiles are as bad as old boats. They're all junk.

So they're a hole in the snow that I'll throw money into?

[GixerJockey]

So they're a hole in the snow that I'll throw money into?

An $800 sled? You'll be lucky if it even makes it to the snow to throw money into it.

[Pigman]

Here is my Beast......



and this is the Vmax......For Sale

[Pigman]

An $800 sled? You'll be lucky if it even makes it to the snow to throw money into it.

WRONG AS DOG DOODOO......there are out there U just have to look

[Pigman]

Mine was 1600 with 747 miles on it and as CLEAN AS NEW.....so there out there you just have to know sleds very well...

[DucDave]

I did a 2 day, one night, 300 mile round trip ride a couple years ago - Tug Hill (Constableville) to Malone NY. And back.

If I never see a snowmobile again it will be too soon.....

[Sheppo]

we are having a sled swap meet Thanksgiving weekend. We will have vendors and invite ppl to come sell their used equiptment. I'll keep you updated. I have a couple used sleds...

[Kurlon]

If I ever go looking for a sled again, late 80's early 90s, air cooled and not rotted out and I'll be happy. They were the lightest and simplest while still being good trail mounts. I miss my old Safari 377... never should have sold it.

[JettaJayGLS]

I snowboard too much.....

My friends all do it, I mean all of them, and they constantly bust my balls to buy a sled.

Its EXPENSIVE, thats all i can say from seeing the money they dump on gas/parts for both the sled, and the trailer and ride up to go.

[capt1014]

we are having a sled swap meet Thanksgiving weekend. We will have vendors and invite ppl to come sell their used equiptment. I'll keep you updated. I have a couple used sleds...

Where? Westford?

[Sheppo]

Where? Westford?

Billerica, @ Billerica Motorsports.

[Sheppo]

Ya I'll be staying off the lakes for the most part.

Was looking at a couple on CL for around 600 to 700. 1990 to 1996 era.

Oh ya and this is all my GFs idea!

call 978-392-7870 This is Westford Power, ask to speak to Craig and see what he has. Tell him Doug told you to call.

[kb1]

I keep thinking about getting one...something in the 5-800 range that I can just bomb around on locally.

[sandman]

Advise?

Buy a Yamaha 4-stroke...

Buy it from me...

what do you have and how much?


i love my apex!

[sandman]

So they're a hole in the snow that I'll throw money into?

How to get ready for the snowmobile season:

1. Go to your local snowmobile repair shop, smile and
give the first guy you see $200. This will get you used
to spending money there on a regular basis.

2.Remove the muffler from your lawnmower, place it in a metal
garbage can and start it up. Put your head in the can and have
someone close the lid.

3. Fill a 50-gallon barrel with sand. Lower it into a hole.
Now lift it out. If you can, add water to the sand and try
it again. Do this 5 times per day. This will get your back
in shape for those deep snow stucks.

4. Tie a rope to a heavy-duty spring. Pull the rope repeatedly
with each arm until the pain in your shoulders meets somewhere
in the middle of your back. This will get you in shape for
starting your bud's sled, that he conveniently forgot was out
of gas and didn't tell you. It's best to do this exercise while
someone is spraying starting fluid into your nose and eyes also.

5. Drink four ounces of cod liver oil mixed with a strong laxative.
Dress with long underwear, wool pants, snowmobile bibs, insulated
boots and heavy coat. Walk far into the woods without any paper
products and wait for a personal emergency.

6. Place your hands in a bucket of ice water for 20 minutes. Put the
carburetor from your lawn mower in the bottom of your deep freeze.
Now climb in the deep freeze, shut the lid and overhaul it while
holding a pen light in your mouth. This gets you prepared to work
on your sled in the freezing cold and black of night.
NOTE: Advanced riders do this with a leatherman tool.

7. Dress up in your new $350 snowmobile bibs. Pour 2 stroke oil down
the right leg, gasoline down the other and Peppermint Schnapps and
Beer all over the front. Fill your boots with ice cubes and ask your
wife or girlfriend to dance. This will prepare her for the stops at
the local bar after a ride.

8. Put on a Balaclava and a full-face helmet. Attempt to drink hot
chocolate through the opening. Advanced riders attempt this while
riding a lawn tractor in the nearest farmers field.

9. Find a place where you can pay $3.50 a gallon for regular gas;
$19.99 per quart of oil; $16 for a hamburger and frozen french fries;
$3 for a coke and $60 to sleep in a cold cabin on a bed with springs
sticking through the mattress. Stay for two nights, minimum. This
will prepare you on the high cost of your future winter trips.

10. Practice explaining to your banker why you need another loan
for a $40,000 truck to pull the four $10,000 toys in your $9,000
trailer that you still owe $40,000 on.

[hondarider102]

i payed 1200 for mine with a trailer and havent had a single problem with it

[DuncanMoto]

Advise?

Buy a Yamaha 4-stroke...

Buy it from me...

Let's see some pics of what you have for new or new-ish sleds.

[Pestilence]

How to get ready for the snowmobile season:

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I'm SOLD!!

Know where I can get some sand, at a discount please as I'm on a budget