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12-17-2007, 02:33 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
Posts: 653
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Newbie From Michigan!
well to my surprise i'm a snowmobile owner! right place at the right time! I've been a honda 250sx guy since 1985 and have rented a few sleds over the last few years, but never really could "afford/justify" jumping into snowmobiling because of the "short season" here in Michigan....
Well, I was in Northern Michigan visiting my parents this weekend when their neighbor that was retiring to florida offered me a 1994 Polaris Indy 440 for $400... mint condition.... all service records since he bought it in 1995... they only put on a 100miles since 2000 when then they had a new track, shocks and clutch put on by a local dealer...
took it for a 10 mile "shake down" cruise yesterday with some friends in 10" of new powder! i'm going to do a compression test today to see how "worn out" the engine is, it seems fine to me;however, i just want to get some base line stats on the new rig...
I figure for $400 bucks, it's a great 2nd sled if i jump into buying a bigger/newer one next winter....
THANKS
"fat guy in a little coat"
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12-17-2007, 03:21 PM
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Braaap!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Posts: 307
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Welcome!
Sounds like you got an awesome deal.
Too bad your going to be addicted to snowmobiling now!
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2000 Polaris Indy XC 600 Deluxe 45th Anniversary
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one thing I know no matter where I go I keep my heart and soul in the boondocks
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12-17-2007, 03:35 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
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ya.... i know....LOL... addicted = money pit, just like the boat and jeep!!LOL
CHEERS!!
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12-17-2007, 05:34 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
Posts: 653
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site?
what's a good website besides ebay to buy snowmobile parts new or used...
thanks!!
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12-17-2007, 05:42 PM
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-LIFETIME MEMBER-
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: NW WISCONSIN
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Welcome to the forums!!!
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12-17-2007, 05:48 PM
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King of the Universe
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rochester Hizzle, MI
Posts: 6,584
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Welcome to SF.com!! 
Shop for used parts on HCS...they have brand specific want ads!!
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12-17-2007, 06:20 PM
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Runnin Against The Wind!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Howell, Michigan
Posts: 7,986
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Welcome to the Snow Show fellow Michigander! Enjoy the site! Where in MI. are you from?  |
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12-17-2007, 07:04 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
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live: Gibraltar, MI
sled: West Branch, MI(exit 212 i-75 area)
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12-17-2007, 07:40 PM
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oh canada hmmmhmmmhmm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Muskegon, Mi
Posts: 1,221
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take a look at the balwin run Jan 18th weekend and the MI.SF run in Feb 15th some of us will be at both love to have ya if you can make it and get a trailer.
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1996 SkiDoo Formula SLS 500 -mine
1999 SkiDoo Formula Z 500- Pams
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12-17-2007, 07:45 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
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Originally Posted by clodev
take a look at the balwin run Jan 18th weekend and the MI.SF run in Feb 15th some of us will be at both love to have ya if you can make it and get a trailer.
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any links and info on those runs?
edit: ok "balDwin" not "balwin"!!LOL... couldn't find the city... now i found it.... where is the mi.sf run starting?
edit 2: did the google thing on baldwin, mi snowmobile jan 18 and it didn't come up with anything... |
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12-17-2007, 07:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Mn
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Welcome! Wow what great deal! Enjoy! I don't suppose they also made you take the trailer, helmets,two set of riding gear, case of oil, extra belts, spark plugs and original shop manual as part of the deal. That would bring a tear to many eyes at this site! Lucky!!!!
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12-17-2007, 07:50 PM
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oh canada hmmmhmmmhmm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Muskegon, Mi
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i bumped the BALDWIN   to the top the MI run in Feb should be 2nd or third page on the latest post or ill bump it up to the top
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Clode Vaillancourt Muskegon Mi
1996 SkiDoo Formula SLS 500 -mine
1999 SkiDoo Formula Z 500- Pams
Sold 12/19/9
Sold 8/19/9
"What ever you do don't eat the Calamari"
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12-17-2007, 07:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: INDIANA
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GREAT DEAL! Welcome and enjoy
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12-17-2007, 07:57 PM
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Jaded
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
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What a deal! 
That's only the down payment on the addiction. Get ready to spend more! 
Welcome
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12-17-2007, 07:58 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SE Michigan & WB
Posts: 653
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Originally Posted by RenegadeSnowman
Welcome! Wow what great deal! Enjoy! I don't suppose they also made you take the trailer, helmets,two set of riding gear, case of oil, extra belts, spark plugs and original shop manual as part of the deal. That would bring a tear to many eyes at this site! Lucky!!!!
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LOL!! 2 pretty new helmets (no scratches and inside is fully intact no rips) AND ONE FITS MY BIG NOODLE!!LOL.... a few quarts of oil, 4 new plugs, just the "stock owners manual"... BUT NO TRAILER!!... i'm currently craigslisting/searching for one! i've got a brand new pro band saw i'm trying to trade!
ok maybe only a half a tear from ya then?!!LOL, i know i got a great deal hence the need to get into snowmobiling!LOL... like i sated always love snowmobiling(and i'm a polaris fan) just couldn't quite justify the purchase... but it was a no brainer, and i'm real glad i did it... had a lot of fun in the last couple of days in northern michigan...
CHEERS!!
edit: oh ya and 2 belts, 1 xtra under the hood and one hanging on the toolbox!lol
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Last edited by chrisfarley : 12-17-2007 at 08:12 PM.
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12-17-2007, 07:58 PM
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"ok, It's GO TIME!"
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Originally Posted by clodev
i bumped the BALDWIN to the top the MI run in Feb should be 2nd or third page on the latest post or ill bump it up to the top |
ya i just saw that section in the forum... sweet i'll see what is happening with the schedule.... that would be sweet!!
CHEERS!
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12-17-2007, 09:22 PM
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I am Spartacus
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Milton Mills, NH
Posts: 19,128
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Welcome aboard!
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1993 Ski Doo Mach Z 780 triple
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If I'm not home, CHECK THE TRAILS!
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12-17-2007, 09:35 PM
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oh canada hmmmhmmmhmm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Muskegon, Mi
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oh ya welcome to sf to
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Clode Vaillancourt Muskegon Mi
1996 SkiDoo Formula SLS 500 -mine
1999 SkiDoo Formula Z 500- Pams
Sold 12/19/9
Sold 8/19/9
"What ever you do don't eat the Calamari"
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12-17-2007, 09:35 PM
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oh canada hmmmhmmmhmm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Muskegon, Mi
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seg hows that snow in nh you must be grinnin ear to ear
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Clode Vaillancourt Muskegon Mi
1996 SkiDoo Formula SLS 500 -mine
1999 SkiDoo Formula Z 500- Pams
Sold 12/19/9
Sold 8/19/9
"What ever you do don't eat the Calamari"
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12-17-2007, 10:14 PM
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'Sconnie Native
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 888
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Hello & Welcome!! It looks like you may have beat out my boyfriend for the Deal of the Century! haha And yes - it's addicting. But hey - at least we usually walk away with a few good stories & great memories for all the cash we sink in to this hobby!
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Currently sled-less, planning on changing that
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