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Conversion Kit
- Snowmobile to motorcycle
started by majordan70
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August 25th 2009 at 3:47 PM
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majordan70
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Check out this modification. I got tired of leaving my sled sit in the shed for 5 months of the year. Now I can use it year round. This modification is totally street legal. Let me know what you think.
Thanks, Marcus Jordan
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August 25th 2009 at 4:01 PM
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Pance
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Location: Eagle Bend, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700
2008-2009 Miles: 150
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Looks fun! What is the price range on that kit? What kind of fuel mileage do you get compared to a motorcycle?
1999 Saab 9-3 5dr 2.0T 5spd with a long list of mods planned...
1998 Polaris XC 700 reverse, 96 studs... still stock...
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI winshield, Tool Box, Winch and Aluminum wheels...
1995 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel, 335000 miles.
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-1954 ford f 100 w/ a 383 stroker, turbo 400 tranny, camaro front clip
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August 25th 2009 at 4:06 PM
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majordan70
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Quote originally posted by Pance
Looks fun! What is the price range on that kit? What kind of fuel mileage do you get compared to a motorcycle?
The price of the kit is $6600.00 plus shipping. Fuel milage on the F7 is about 18mpg. Will have a Z1 jaguar converted by Oct 1. Should see way better mpg's on the four stroke. The F7 is performance. 0-60 in about 2.4 seconds and 0-100 in about 4 seconds. Talk about bragging rights!!!
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August 25th 2009 at 4:09 PM
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Pance
Cummins Fanatic
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3007 Posts
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Member Since: February 19th 2006
Location: Eagle Bend, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700
2008-2009 Miles: 150
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Dang, steep price, but you're easily competing with most Rockets on the road... Someday... Someday...
1999 Saab 9-3 5dr 2.0T 5spd with a long list of mods planned...
1998 Polaris XC 700 reverse, 96 studs... still stock...
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI winshield, Tool Box, Winch and Aluminum wheels...
1995 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel, 335000 miles.
For Sale!
-1954 ford f 100 w/ a 383 stroker, turbo 400 tranny, camaro front clip
For more info on either of these PM me...
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
I am pro-life, abortion is murder.
God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve!
I can only pray that Obama finds the lord.
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August 25th 2009 at 4:21 PM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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I wouldn't trust a 2-stroke snowmobile to get me too far on the road, or for very long
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August 25th 2009 at 4:49 PM
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majordan70
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Quote originally posted by motodeficient
I wouldn't trust a 2-stroke snowmobile to get me too far on the road, or for very long
Yet you trust your two stroke to get you as far as you want to go on the snow??? Doesn't make much sense.
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August 25th 2009 at 5:54 PM
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tughillboy
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2008-2009 Miles: 1500+
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are you the guy on youtube with a few different sleds?
06 polaris fusion 600 h.o
02 polaris 550 fan FOR SALE!!!!
87 yamaha bravo
dads sled= 05 polaris 900
moms sled= 04 polaris xcsp 600
moms atv=polaris sportsman 500
dads atc= 1986 honda 200s
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August 25th 2009 at 6:59 PM
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2001xcsp500
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2008-2009 Miles: 1456
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Quote originally posted by motodeficient
I wouldn't trust a 2-stroke snowmobile to get me too far on the road, or for very long
i agree with this.you would think it would overheat a belt of the motor on a super hot day or on a freeway doing 100 for like 50miles
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August 25th 2009 at 9:42 PM
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PrtclMn001
Doin' the things a particle can...
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Location: Oneida, NY
Current Sled: '09 Arctic Cat T500
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It looks like a Can Am Spyder. For the price of a sled plus the conversion kit I'm just wondering if it's just more cost effective to get something that's already designed to go on the street at that rate plus a sled.
Similar question to above - what about cooling? Doesn't it overheat with now snow to get the heat off the heat exchangers?
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August 26th 2009 at 9:37 AM
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Eskimobile
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That´s awesome
Dont trust your sled trust your self
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August 26th 2009 at 10:36 AM
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THE_Norwegian
:)
THE_Norwegian got some SLP powder pro skis in the mail today :-D.
Updated Yesterday at 5:32 PM
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Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001
It looks like a Can Am Spyder.
Similar question to above - what about cooling? Doesn't it overheat with now snow to get the heat off the heat exchangers?
i was thinking the same thing 
* XCR 440 *
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August 26th 2009 at 12:19 PM
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majordan70
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There is an air ducted radiator with a powered cooling fan so we have no overheating issues. We have had this model out on 90 plus degree days with no problems. We I am working with the guy on you tube to promote this product. Thanks all for looking. Will be happy to answer any questions. If you would like to call me my number is 219-488-4028.
Thanks,
Marcus
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August 26th 2009 at 12:26 PM
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prank
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Location: clarissa, minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2002 440 pro-x
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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I would rather just spend a couple thousand more if you got that and get a can-am spyder better mileage, reliability is better, and not to much less performance difference
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August 26th 2009 at 12:32 PM
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majordan70
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Quote originally posted by prank
I would rather just spend a couple thousand more if you got that and get a can-am spyder better mileage, reliability is better, and not to much less performance difference
well if you want the can am you should be ready to spend more than double that price cause that what it going to take to get one of those.
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August 27th 2009 at 1:51 PM
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PrtclMn001
Doin' the things a particle can...
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272 Posts
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Location: Oneida, NY
Current Sled: '09 Arctic Cat T500
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Quote originally posted by majordan70
Quote originally posted by prank
I would rather just spend a couple thousand more if you got that and get a can-am spyder better mileage, reliability is better, and not to much less performance difference
well if you want the can am you should be ready to spend more than double that price cause that what it going to take to get one of those.
True I suppose:
Manual transmission Can Am Spyder: $16,199
Auto transmission Can Am Spyder: $17,699
http://spyder.brp.com/en-US/See/Can-Am/S...room/Index
Arctic Cat F8 LXR: $11,199
http://www.arcticcat.com/snow/snow.asp?c...odel=F8LXR
... plus the conversion kit ($6,600) = $17,799
If you own a sled AND a Spyder? ($11,199 + $17,699 = $28,898)
Yikes... thing is, with mileage comes a lot more maintenance on a sled. I can see the cost of maintenence overwhelming any savings. Add to that the time you'd put into said maintenence and you're opperating at something of a loss... I also routinely travel 200+ miles on the road (motorcycle) and I wouldn't want to put all those miles on the sled (my sled is like a second child) and I tend to not trust any sled to take me that far on a daily basis... I can also see states like NY and CA getting their panties in a bunch allowing a 2-stroke (or even a 4-stroke) on the road at some point and the Spyder is already emissions ready... sure, there are some older 2-stroke bikes out there but they tend to be gradfathered. Besides, part of the novelty of my sled is that I only get to ride it for certain parts of the year.
Don't get me wrong, I think the concept is cool as hell and if I had the extra cash and another sled kickin' around, I'd probably do it :D
On that note, brilliant engineering
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August 28th 2009 at 7:20 PM
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majordan70
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Quote originally posted by PrtclMn001 Quote originally posted by majordan70 Quote originally posted by prank I would rather just spend a couple thousand more if you got that and get a can-am spyder better mileage, reliability is better, and not to much less performance difference well if you want the can am you should be ready to spend more than double that price cause that what it going to take to get one of those. True I suppose: Manual transmission Can Am Spyder: $16,199 Auto transmission Can Am Spyder: $17,699 http://spyder.brp.com/en-US/See/Can-Am/S...room/IndexArctic Cat F8 LXR: $11,199 http://www.arcticcat.com/snow/snow.asp?c...odel=F8LXR... plus the conversion kit ($6,600) = $17,799If you own a sled AND a Spyder? ($11,199 + $17,699 = $28,898) Yikes... thing is, with mileage comes a lot more maintenance on a sled. I can see the cost of maintenence overwhelming any savings. Add to that the time you'd put into said maintenence and you're opperating at something of a loss... I also routinely travel 200+ miles on the road (motorcycle) and I wouldn't want to put all those miles on the sled (my sled is like a second child) and I tend to not trust any sled to take me that far on a daily basis... I can also see states like NY and CA getting their panties in a bunch allowing a 2-stroke (or even a 4-stroke) on the road at some point and the Spyder is already emissions ready... sure, there are some older 2-stroke bikes out there but they tend to be gradfathered. Besides, part of the novelty of my sled is that I only get to ride it for certain parts of the year. Don't get me wrong, I think the concept is cool as hell and if I had the extra cash and another sled kickin' around, I'd probably do it :D On that note, brilliant engineering Hey thanks for looking. I will have my 07 Z1 done and on the road by October. These four stroke machines are used by many rental places and have very long reliable lives. The F7 is plated in Mass. and there have been no issues driving it in NH,or VT as well as Mass. The two stroke smokes but the emission standards are there. they smoke not because of bad emissions only cause they are 2strokes. If you ride one you'll most likely want one. Thanks for all your positive input. Marcus Jordan
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August 29th 2009 at 12:40 AM
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440_jag
450 horse ditch bannger
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2008-2009 Miles: 500
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id ride it. looks like a blast. a nit pricy though
2002 Zr 500 CCE
D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers
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