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speed demon · 12-04-2005, 07:04 PM

hello, i've been thinking about getting a vintage snwmobile to see what they were like compared to the newer sleds. what do you guys think about old snowmobiles?

locky · 12-04-2005, 08:03 PM

I bought this last week for $100 and a guy called me yesterday and offered me $400 for it. Hes picking it up later this week. Someday I will pick up a older one to restore. Im just not sure what one I want yet.

94zr580 · 12-04-2005, 08:16 PM

an old sled compared to a new sled is like the difference in a ducati and a mini bike. they're slow, dont handle and have really s$#@%y suspension. i've owned my share of pre '80 sleds and they're no fun to ride.

speed demon · 12-04-2005, 08:44 PM

cool thx for replying.

oh ya, when my dad was younger he had 2 73 ski-doo silver bullets, 1 a 294, and the other was a 340. he always had trouble starting the 294 and advantually his dad go fid up and just sold them all. i have always wondered what was wrong with them. any input would be greatly appreicited. thx
p.s nice sled you got there.

IndianRvrShiver · 12-05-2005, 07:17 AM

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Originally posted by locky
I bought this last week for $100 and a guy called me yesterday and offered me $400 for it. Hes picking it up later this week. Someday I will pick up a older one to restore. Im just not sure what one I want yet.

Flippin' old sleds.............so that is how you pay for those sled wenches you hang out with!! LOL