What was the first snowmobile you ever drove by yourself and the first snowmobile you owned. - Just to see what was the first snowmobile you drove and the first snowmobile you owned. started by PolarisBoy1996
	September 23rd 2009 at 10:21 AM Post #26
	XLT96rider Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day. 942 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 7th 2009 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
	First rode - too little to remember, I think it was a Yamaha though. First drove and owned - an old pile of a Yamaha 340 1970 something?. Had two different engines for it, the original Yamaha and a Polaris. Hood didn't fit, so I just left it off. (not a trail sled, but jumped great) What a cobbled pile of crap, but had a freakin' blast with it. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

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	September 23rd 2009 at 10:30 AM  [ Modified September 23rd 2009 at 10:31 AM ] Post #27
	erick Alternate Realities erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet! Updated Friday at 11:45 AM 11495 Posts Group: Administrators Member Since: April 10th 2001 Location: Strathcona, MN, USA Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800 2008-2009 Miles: 800
	I'm not 100% certain but I believe the first that I did a lot of my riding on (well, me and my brother's sled) would probably be a Polaris Colt 250 (I think). I started riding at a very young age and don't remember it all. I cruised on some Kitty Cats for a while too. My brother and I then moved up to a 1988 or 1989 Indy Trail. After that, the first sled I could truly call mine (err, the one "I rode") was a 1993 XLT and my brother remained on the Trail. Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 10:31 AM Post #28
	Mustangnut6788 Thunderstruck 736 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 29th 2006 Location: NE, OH, USA Current Sled: 99 Thundercat
	Used to ride on the back of a 1978 John Deere Trailfire 440 with my old man. As I got older I took it out by myself. My first sled I bought was a 2001 Arctic Cat ZRT 600. What's in my toy box: 1999 Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 1988 Mustang GT 5.0L / 1993 Mustang Coupe / 1993 Mustang GT 5.0L 2000 F-150 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:05 AM  [ Modified September 23rd 2009 at 11:14 AM ] Post #29
	TRICKPaint Paint that's good for your cranium 2511 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 25th 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
	1978 I was 14 years old and it was two Yamaha's my Dad got from a friend of mines Father. They were upgrading and gave my Dad a good deal. 1972 Yamaha GP-433B which I have now and plan to restore The first machine that I purchased and owned myself was my "Yama-Doo" It was a Yamaha body with a 340 TNT from a Ski-doo as it's power plant. It was a'78 body. I don't even know what model it was, but it was really lite and fun to ride. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:06 AM Post #30
	tdgbigfoot Certified sledaholic 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
	First sled i ever road was a 1997 Formula 500 deluxe- flipped it over on a jump third try! First sled ever owned was my Indy - 1986 500. 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 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:13 AM Post #31
	MasterSkitelz Short on Cash MasterSkitelz punched out an oil seal, now to get it back in. Updated Friday at 10:17 AM 198 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 26th 2009 Location: Neosho, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XCR 600 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 145
	The very first sled I remember riding was a kitty cat, 1979. Still have it and it runs great. First sled I rode with someone was the 1978 El Tigre with my dad. Almost rolled trying to turn around on a snow bank. The one I got now is the '96 XCR 600 in my picture in the corner. that thing is fun. Sleds: 1996 Polaris XCR 600 SP 1979 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000 1976 Arctic Cat Pantera 5000 F/A Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:19 AM  [ Modified September 23rd 2009 at 11:19 AM ] Post #32
	sledfreak139 Sled Junky 368 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 12th 2009 Location: Derry, NH, USA Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	First Sled I rode was the same one I owned. 1987 Polaris Indy 340 touring. Shared it with my younger brother, We would ride together and take turns driving so we wouldn't get too tired or something lol. I once got it to 65 mph when i was 7. It was maxed out, going down hill on a groomed trail lol. I was a speed Demon! 2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:35 AM Post #33
	RMKcowboy Starting Member 29 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 6th 2007 Location: Newport, WA
	First sled I ever rode was a mid 90's Polaris of some sort... all I can remember is it was red and even though it was less displacement, it was faster than the Kawasaki 250 sled that was also out there. First sled I ever owned was a 95 Yamaha Phazer II with a 121 x 1.5" paddle track. Decent starting point for learning to mountain ride. 03 Vertical Escape RMK-his 99 RMK 700 136"- hers 06 YZ 450F- his summer ride Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 11:45 AM Post #34
	TommyBoy68 Hey Buddy, what's with the axe? 348 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 4th 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Current Sled: parked 2008-2009 Miles: 275
	The first sled I ever drove was a '75 or '76 Johnson JX 440 or something like that. A friend's family had a pair of sleds, and that was the one that ran. We used to pull each other around the yard on an old plastic tobaggan behind the sled. I would come home from there and my mom would complain about how much my coat stunk. This was probably around '80 or '81, I can't say for sure. Fast forward about 15 years, and I got back into riding a little bit, on various machines owned by friends or family. Couldn't really tell you too much about the various ones, aside from them being a couple 'Cats, and a Polaris or 2. Finally over the winter of '02, my wife told me that I should see about getting some sleds of our own. The first sled I ever purchased was the '98 XC700 that I own now. Finally got around to finding the right sled for my wife, the XC500, fall of '04. For as often as we seem to get to ride them, I can't say that we're in the market for different ones yet. TomS. Minneapolis, MN, USA '98 Polaris XC 700 lotsa miles, a few bolt-ons ;) '99 Polaris XC 500 SP wife's sled Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 12:03 PM Post #35
	VTPolar Needs to stiffen his SaberCAT 171 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 7th 2005 Location: Hartland, VT, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 246P 408C
	A 1967 or 1969 Skidoo Nordic. Ohhh those were the good old days 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 600 EFI LX, 1996 Polaris Classic. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 1:34 PM Post #36
	jesse500 Junior Member 378 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 11th 2008 Location: French River, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: Searching........
	first sled i ever drove was a 1989 skidoo tundra LT 250, first sled i ever owned/bought was my 1998 indy. 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). Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 1:41 PM Post #37
	Dirty_Harry Ridin the Storm out! 1309 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 27th 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, Mi, USA Current Sled: 1997 Polaris Storm 2008-2009 Miles: 700
	First sled I rode on was a Arctic Cat Cougar...early 90's I think. First sled I drove by myself was my Dad's 2000 Indy Triumph. First one I owned was a 2000 Indy 500. Slednutz.com 2002 Ski Doo Summit 600 144 (Skidmark) 1997 Indy Storm (Stormy) 1995 XLT Sp 1998 Arctic Cat Panther 550 Touring (Sold) 1993 Arctic Cat 550 EXT (Sold) 1996 XLT Special (Sold) 2000 Indy 500 (Sold) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 2:09 PM Post #38
	nhrider Junior Member nhrider Looking at an 06 Fusion 600 on Sunday morning! Updated Thursday at 7:57 PM 116 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 22nd 2009 Location: Salem, New Hampshire, USA
	First sled I rode on was 1996 Yamaha V-Max 500. I remember when I was 5 or 6 sitting on the front of the seat with my dad driving, we hit 100 on a lake a I remember not being able to hold my head up. First sled I drove was a 1996 or 1997 kitty cat. I still technically dont own a sled because Im 15, but I should be buying an 05 or 06 Fusion soon by myself. Current Toys: 1998 Polaris Ultra 680 - 2 inch bar riser, Powermadd handguards 1989 Polaris Classic 500 - Comet Clutch 1989 Polaris Indy 500 - Parting Out 2008 Honda 50 - Pro Taper bars Past Toys: 2003 Polaris Edge xc 340 - Cobra Windsheild 1998 Yamaha srx 700 triple - sold 1996 Yamaha V-Max - smashed, fixed, blew up, junked Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 2:23 PM Post #39
	OhioPolarisKid Advanced Member 1155 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 22nd 2008 Location: Farmersville, Ohio, USA Current Sled: 1999 Indy 500 XC SP 2008-2009 Miles: 1340
	My first sled was probably the first sled i rode. Its a 94 Kitty Cat, that i got for my 1st or 2nd christmas. We still have it in the basement, and i still ride it some. I can slam it back onto the bumper and then cruise on one ski, that thing is so much fun. I mightve rode in front of my dad on our Ultra or XLT. I still dont have my own sled and probably wont. I need to get a truck, and my dad will pay for half of that. After the truck he wont help me on any other purchases, so i have to decide if i want to get a quad or sled. Stock 1999 Indy 500 xc sp with 2in risers 6985 miles No Problems www.myspace.com/farmboy3020 Real trucks have glow plugs. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 2:36 PM Post #40
	kylepotaoes KylePotatoes 172 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 20th 2008 Location: Little Britain, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 1984 Yamaha Phazer 2008-2009 Miles: 350 km
	The first sled I got a ride on was probably an Elan, the first one I drove by myself was mine and my brother's Kitty Kat and the first sled I owned was my Bravo. 1981 Yamaha Enticer 250 1984 Yamaha Phazer 1988 Yamaha Bravo Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 2:48 PM Post #41
	GotMud Triple Trader 2467 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2005 Location: Bloomingdale, MI, USA Current Sled: 700 switchback 2008-2009 Miles: 1250
	First sled I ever rode myself was a 70s Rupp 440, don't remember the exact year. First sled I bought myself was a 79 Arctic Cat Jag 3000. When hell freezes over I'll ride there too!! Quote originally posted by MX86 "Gee that can sounds nice, bet ya he soaked it in water and then baked it" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 3:06 PM Post #42
	Raptor700rBronson Advanced Member Raptor700rBronson gettin modern warfare 2 and fallout 3 tomorrow!!! Updated Last Sunday at 7:20 PM 1087 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 28th 2008 Location: Ohio, NY, Cuba Current Sled: 2002 ZR 500 Cross-Country 2008-2009 Miles: 708
	First sled i rode was an xlt of some year then got a 89 indy 500. Wish i still had it. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 3:43 PM Post #43
	Blecter Junior Member 315 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 1st 2007 Location: NL, Canada Current Sled: 2002 Ski-Doo Renegade 700 2008-2009 Miles: 300km
	First sled I drove by myself I believe was the '84 Bravo Short track that is sitting in our shed. That is a fun machine, even had a great time on it this year (granted I was only on it for about 30 minutes haha, would never take it for a long ride, too small for me to do that). First sled I've owned is my current 2002 Renegade 700. I love it. Simple as that haha. 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 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 4:07 PM Post #44
	PolarisBoy1996 Hard Core Sled Lover PolarisBoy1996 Got my handguards, mounts, and extensions in the mail today. Just finished putting them on, hope they work good! Updated Thursday at 3:44 PM 293 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 20th 2009 Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite 2008-2009 Miles: 50
	Quote originally posted by KingPrat First sled I ever rode on was my uncle's 1980 ACat elTigre 5000. Damn that thing was fast... First sled I ever drove myself was a 1982 Kawasaki Drifter 440. First sled I ever owned is my current XCSP 700. me and my dad tried to rebuild a 1989 drifter but it was too much of a challenge, we sold it to a friend whos got it together now, seamed liek a really neat sled. It's not what you drive, It's what drives you! Pain is just weakness leaving the body! Current Sleds: 1995 Polaris Indy Starlite 250 - Mine 2001 Polaris XCF SP 440 - Dad's 1995 Polaris Indy XLT Special 600 Mod - Brother's Past Sleds: 2001 Polaris XCSP 600 w/modded out 2003 Polaris ProX 600 motor - Dad's 1998 Ski-Doo Formula 380 - Mom's First 2003 Polaris ProX 600 - Mom's Second Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 4:08 PM Post #45
	700wildcat Official Heat Hater. 159 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 2nd 2009 Location: Hazelton, North Dakota, USA Current Sled: '08 Arctic Cat M8 153" 2008-2009 Miles: 1100
	The first sled i rode was a 1980 arctic cat jag 3000. The first sled I owned was a 1996 wildcat mountaincat 700. 2008 Arctic cat M8 153''Stock >current 1996 Arctic cat Wildcat 700 136x2x15 challenger finger track, 3'' riser, Powermadd mountain bar.sold 1980 Arctic cat Jag 3000. sold Dad's 2003 Arctic Cat Mountain cat 800 144''. 1999 Arctic Cat Powder Special 500. sold 2000 Polaris Indy 550 Trail. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 4:18 PM Post #46
	Mad-Boondocker Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on 751 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 19th 2009 Location: East Otto, NY, USA Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod 2008-2009 Miles: 185
	First ride on a hot rodded triple with no hood and stinger cans that was very loud first sled ever owned was a 97 xcr 440 then owned a 98 xcr 440 I now own a 500/600 sleeper which will make its debuted this winter 1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can V-force reeds 4 inch pivot riser Gutted Air Box EPI clutch kit soon to be installed Maybe some pro tapers 1998 XC 700 water-cross sled SLP twin pipes Some light weight parts Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 9:21 PM Post #47
	Riley P.J.H. Racing Speed Consultant 1608 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 16th 2001 Location: Coon Rapids, MN, USA
	First sled I ever drove was a 1966 Johnson Wide track. The first sled I ever owned was a 1974 400 Johnson JX. riley PJH Racing Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 23rd 2009 at 10:46 PM  [ Modified September 23rd 2009 at 10:46 PM ] Post #48
	rev500ss Moderator 3236 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: October 20th 2005 Location: Royal Center, IN, USA Current Sled: 2005 MXZ 500 SS (136") 2008-2009 Miles: 120
	first sled I ever drove was a rupp not sure on the size as it was a friends, the first one I owned was a 1977 John Deere 440 Liqui-fire www.redmisthunters.com Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit