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What is the worst item that you ever bought for your sled?
- maybe others can learn from our mistakes
started by dodger
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July 17th 2009 at 2:22 PM
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I had an XLT and I thought it would be cool to have one of those mirror dashplates.......Well at night when sleds were behind me their lights would reflect in the dash plate and drive me nuts. Waste of cash.
Also bought some Kimpex Gold gas shocks that lasted 2-3 rides before they were junk....The seller (Spankys) would not warranty.
What have you bought that you consider a waste of cash or time.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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July 17th 2009 at 2:27 PM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1084 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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"Riders Choice" gloves!!!!
Every tine you take them off, the liner pulls halfway out!! Then it takes forever to get them back on, because you have to work the liner back in..
95 - Storm 800 - Modded - AKA: FrankenStorm - Totalled near 100mph at Tug Hill!
96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
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It made me more compassionate, more empathetic, more nurturing...
I FEEL LIKE I'M TRAPPED IN MY OWN WORST NIGHTMARE!!!
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July 17th 2009 at 2:57 PM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1277 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 12th 2008
Location: Albany, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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GEAR Saddlebags
The clips that link the saddlebags to the sled break really easy, don't work in the cold very well, and get crusted with snow and ice and don't open or will break. I was out 100 bucks.
Nice thread idea, by the way.
2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo
1969 Corvette 350
2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies
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July 17th 2009 at 2:59 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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My heated shield cord gets VERY annoying.
LED taillight bulbs, throw them out
Cheap snow pants
Arctic cat jacket that the zipper got me stuck in the jacket 100 times
Dupli-color paint for the pipes that peels right off
studded track that detonated after tear outs
another studded track that did the same thing (had to learn that lesson twice)
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July 17th 2009 at 3:24 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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2295 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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A white windshield that ended up just being painted, not happy about that one but it happens.
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July 17th 2009 at 4:01 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Yesterday at 2:35 PM
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1391 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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I have been extremely fortunate but never buy cheap snowpants at fleet farm for $10, they just last half a season.
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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July 17th 2009 at 7:05 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM
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2695 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 15th 2005
Location: Fairfield, ME, USA
Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600
2008-2009 Miles: 779
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
My ZRT.
Yeah i'd say that about covers it.
 Haha just poking at you ACM.
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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July 17th 2009 at 7:18 PM
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foxracing
Custom RMK
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949 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: September 2nd 2006
Location: MN, USA
Current Sled: 2006 600 HO RMK
2008-2009 Miles: 680
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The RMK I bought for the suberbs of MN.
I had a great time with it and it was a good experience, but every so often it was a complete pain in the ass to keep from over heating even with snow scratchers.
2003 Ski Doo MXZ 600 HO- Rumble Pack, Cobra Windshield, RSI Bar set-up
2002 indy 500 stock
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July 17th 2009 at 8:20 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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2143 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2007
Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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This SLP pipe....I wouldn't say it was a bad product but I didn't think the small HP gain was worth the cash. The Erandsen clutch kit on that sled (07' Dragon) was a much better return for the money I spent. Now days I pretty much leave em' stock. I stud the tracks and throw a can on em'.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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July 17th 2009 at 11:20 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 7th 2009
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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How about the whole sled I bought for the EX-girlfriend....notice I said "EX"???
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July 17th 2009 at 11:39 PM
[ Modified July 17th 2009 at 11:47 PM
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TRICKPaint
Paint that's good for your cranium
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2511 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 25th 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
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"The Thumb Thing" Maybe it worked for someone?, but as for myself and a friend who got one also, it just made our thumbs hurt worse. I think I have it still. If I do, it's free to whoever wants it:)
http://www.ruoutside.com/thumbthing.html
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July 18th 2009 at 6:11 AM
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NorthWestRider
Awaiting a winter of fun!
NorthWestRider Just finished the preseason prep and looking forward to a bit of snow.
Updated Last Monday at 11:01 AM
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307 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: August 25th 2006
Location: Schenectady, New York, USA
Current Sled: ZL 600 EFI SS
2008-2009 Miles: 465
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Painted windshield that I bought on e-bay. Didn't know it was painted until it began flaking like crazy! I knew it was cheap (60 bucks) for a reason!
1992 Arctic-Cat Wildcat 700
2002 ZL 600 EFI SS
2008 Triton Trailer
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July 18th 2009 at 12:03 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
Updated Friday at 6:19 PM
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9723 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: December 8th 2003
Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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The 1.6" paddle track I had in my ZR was not the greatest. I ordered it from TracksUSA and installed it. A friend of mine called to order one later on, and they told him to stay away, as they were a notorious problem. Only a season or two later (with only maybe 200 miles a season) I had almost all the lugs rip out on one side. Part of it could have been from carving in shallow snow, but when the other side started ripping out, I knew it wasn't totally my fault.
I've also owned 2 pairs of Castle-X gloves. I believe they were $60-70 from a dealer. My hands have never been so cold riding sled...and it wasn't even all that cold out. Huge disappointment there. I liked my Castle-X jacket, but that's as far as my purchasing from them ever went after the sh!tty gloves.
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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July 18th 2009 at 12:15 PM
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weakeboarderboy
92Indy650
weakeboarderboy Everyone keep your fingers crossed for snow. Trails poentially open in 11 days!
Updated Thursday at 10:16 PM
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370 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 21st 2009
Location: Drayton, Ontario
Current Sled: polaris indy 650
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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my arctic cat.
92 Indy 650- Powermadd hand gaurds, 3" Powermadd bar riser, Electropods, 9.5 in. windshield, EPI clutch kit, Red recoil handle.
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July 18th 2009 at 10:13 PM
[ Modified July 18th 2009 at 10:18 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Quote originally posted by powdermadd440 Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt My ZRT. Yeah i'd say that about covers it. Haha just poking at you ACM. Funny! But I thought that a few times when laying in the hospital! LOL!  I got another one. Shipping my seat out to get recovered. Shipping a seat that is attached to a gas tank is a huge pain and expensive. It turned out nice but was more trouble than it was worth. Expensive socks - Made my feet colder than my cheap thick socks. Underarmor type shirt/pants to use when riding sled. Worthless Expensive fancy drive belt.. works worse than my old worn belt Kimpex gold gas shocks.. just as someone else said, junk
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July 19th 2009 at 1:56 AM
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Polaristhewayout
Rider of sleds
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1008 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Webster, South Dakota
Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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Don't know about worst but i would have to say my helmet from runnings is a good buy. I only paid about $50 for ot and it is D.O.T. approved
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July 19th 2009 at 7:32 AM
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TRICKPaint
Paint that's good for your cranium
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2511 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 25th 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
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Ski skins gave me little stisfaction other than looking good on the New STX I got in '96. decreased handeling on the trail. I think they had or have an application, but not for trail riding, maybe bush and powder riding which they were fine in those conditions.
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July 19th 2009 at 6:51 PM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
Updated Last Monday at 8:41 PM
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2255 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 2nd 2007
Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F5
2008-2009 Miles: 908
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my hot-dogger. Its a piece of junk. it never stays tight, and their is no room for it in my hood< where it will actually cook anything..
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July 19th 2009 at 7:08 PM
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polarisIQmn
Adrenaline Junkie
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652 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 12th 2007
Location: Freeborn, MN
Current Sled: 2006 IQR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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MONSTER stickers, turns out they actually don't add any horsepower! Who knew?
Replaced the Monster stickers over my front WE shock resivors with some cut up Keystone Ice cans, noticed a considerable difference in performance.
Chad
POLARIS - THE WAY OUT
Hit It P*SSY!
TEAM CLIMBAX - Ride 'till it hurts!
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July 19th 2009 at 7:45 PM
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Blecter
Junior Member
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315 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 1st 2007
Location: NL, Canada
Current Sled: 2002 Ski-Doo Renegade 700
2008-2009 Miles: 300km
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A tank of gas from the local Ultramar.... it contained WAY too much water and ruined the last trip of my season. I've been informed that the gas from their has too much water in it for toys, so I'll only be going to the Esso here.
Nothing aside from that yet...
2002 Ski-Doo Renegade 700
-RSI Backcountry Bars & 7" Riser
-Powermadd Throttle and Brake Extensions, and Handguards
-ZBroz Remote Reservoir Non-Adjust Front Shocks with Triple Rate Springs/X Center and Monster Performance Rear
-SlyDog Trail Skis with 6" Shaper Bars up front; 2" track out back
-Boyesen Rage Cages
For All Your Shock Needs:
Monster Performance and Custom
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July 19th 2009 at 10:13 PM
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rayrevo
toy wrecker
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293 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 12th 2006
Location: ham lake/ grand forks nd, mn, USA
Current Sled: 2003 polaris pro x 600
2008-2009 Miles: ?no speedo
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NGK spark plugs! or most stuff from parts unlimited
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July 19th 2009 at 10:19 PM
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Dekk70
CRAZY OUTRAGIOUS !
Dekk70 Winter needs to hurry its a$$ up in getting here. READY TO RIDE!!!
Updated Thursday at 12:32 PM
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585 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 3rd 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Polaris RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 300ish
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I got screwed on a painted belly pan at Haydays a couple years back. Ivery time I ride it on semi-rough terrain it flakes. THat really pissed me off. Quote originally posted by polarisIQmn
MONSTER stickers, turns out they actually don't add any horsepower! Who knew?
Replaced the Monster stickers over my front WE shock resivors with some cut up Keystone Ice cans, noticed a considerable difference in performance.
Chad
Thats really cool.
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July 19th 2009 at 11:35 PM
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jesse500
Junior Member
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378 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 11th 2008
Location: French River, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: Searching........
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Anything that kimpx makes is **** & a waste of money.
But the part that i had/used that was the biggest waste of money was a Camoplast energy track with 96 traction monster studs, riding not overly hard it lasted half a season, now 23 studs are missing, theyre a 11 outside lugs still on track(most are only half a lug), and 18 inside lugs missing. along with lots of fiberglass strips showing!
Present sleds:
1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale).
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July 20th 2009 at 7:59 AM
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Heres one I consider a bad investment. Last year I bought a aluminum start rope handle. I thought it would look nice and class up my machine. Well one cold morning I tried to start the big block thumper and that handle was ripped right out of my paws. Slap it goes to the hood,a nice scratch (gouge)later I was removing the P.O.S. and putting the stock plastic one back on.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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July 20th 2009 at 12:58 PM
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picman
Junior Member
picman is off to bag his buck. I hope. Skunked so far.
Updated Wednesday at 1:17 PM
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308 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 15th 2009
Location: Marinette, WI, USA
Current Sled: 1998 Polaris Ultra
2008-2009 Miles: 1145
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Quote originally posted by Quinlan
The 1.6" paddle track I had in my ZR was not the greatest. I ordered it from TracksUSA and installed it. A friend of mine called to order one later on, and they told him to stay away, as they were a notorious problem. Only a season or two later (with only maybe 200 miles a season) I had almost all the lugs rip out on one side. Part of it could have been from carving in shallow snow, but when the other side started ripping out, I knew it wasn't totally my fault.
I've also owned 2 pairs of Castle-X gloves. I believe they were $60-70 from a dealer. My hands have never been so cold riding sled...and it wasn't even all that cold out. Huge disappointment there. I liked my Castle-X jacket, but that's as far as my purchasing from them ever went after the sh!tty gloves.
I have their pants too. Have never been cold. I have ridden at -20F and 30 MPH winds. Those suckers are really wind proof.
Find the line between respect and fear....then flirt with it
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