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Need a honest answer on what to do
- pro-x or F7
started by Mad-Boondocker
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September 29th 2009 at 7:03 PM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
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Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F5
2008-2009 Miles: 908
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
that is cool because I am not a big rider forward fan what is the biggest lug I can go with the f7 I would like to put a 1.5 track under it
You can do that. just 1.7 or larger you need the snopro drop brackets.
I don't have a 2003 F7 but I have a 2003 F5. Its a great sled. Its not hat tippy to me. besides i like it that way. Just be sure to check that all the recalls have been taken care of.
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September 29th 2009 at 8:27 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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751 Posts 
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Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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What are all these horror stories about, that are associated with the o3 firecats ? With the pro-x what are the advantages with the shorty seat aslo how hard would it be to install reverse on the pro-x and the f7
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.
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September 29th 2009 at 8:40 PM
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KyleM800
New Member
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91 Posts 
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Member Since: July 7th 2009
Current Sled: 2006 F7 Tony Stewart
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
What are all these horror stories about, that are associated with the o3 firecats ? With the pro-x what are the advantages with the shorty seat aslo how hard would it be to install reverse on the pro-x and the f7
Bad fuel mapping and weak spots on the tunnels.
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September 29th 2009 at 9:02 PM
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03Pro-X700
Senior Member
03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
What are all these horror stories about, that are associated with the o3 firecats ? With the pro-x what are the advantages with the shorty seat aslo how hard would it be to install reverse on the pro-x and the f7
If you can find the PERC push button electronic reverse kits for a pro-x, its a matter of swapping the wiring harness, ecu, tach and adding the button. that simple. I just did it last winter. Best single upgrade ive done. Finding one is the hard part if the sled doesnt have it. I paid $250 used though since the pro-x specific perc is not made anymore from polaris and no one is obviously going to get rid of it unless the sled is getting parted out. The firecat of the same vintage has the mechanical reverse which adds weight and the potential for something to go wrong being completely mechanical.
The 03s had a very lean fuel map which contributed to their very fast reputation (fastest firecat supposedly) but it did cause a lot of blown motors because of it. The suspension rails are also a weak link and have the tendency to crack.
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 29th 2009 at 9:13 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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how much are the they going to cost
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 7:26 AM
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03Pro-X700
Senior Member
03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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2414 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
how much are the they going to cost
how much is what going to cost? the sleds?
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 30th 2009 at 8:46 AM
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zxkid
not really a kid anymore :(
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493 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: February 29th 2008
Location: N.Adams, MA, USA
Current Sled: 2004 F7 SnoPro EFI
2008-2009 Miles: 1312
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Reverse kits??? 250-500 maybe. I'll give that edge to Polaris the PERC reverse is far better than cats old school chain case manual reverse set up. just my .02
"To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid"
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September 30th 2009 at 2:59 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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what are the usual prices of these sled
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 4:18 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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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
What are all these horror stories about, that are associated with the o3 firecats ? With the pro-x what are the advantages with the shorty seat aslo how hard would it be to install reverse on the pro-x and the f7
check for steering post recall, red ski recall, gas tank filler neck recall, and cracked rails in the rear if it has been ridden hard.
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September 30th 2009 at 4:44 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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I might throw on twin pipes on the f7 if I get it is their like a way to control the EFI on it because on carbs you have to rejet it if I get the pro-x I will throw on a single The reason why I would like to have twin pipes is because they give you more power and with carbs I have seen people bur up a engine with twins so I might get the F7 next seson but need to know if I can control the EFI
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 5:10 PM
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04Prox2
bonafide hustlah
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3339 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 25th 2004
Location: New Ipswich, NH, USA
Current Sled: 06 MXZX 800/93 XLT SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1024.2
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
what are the usual prices of these sled
I sold mine at this time last season (04 Pro-X2 600 with 2200 miles) for 3 grand. As for the shorty seat, it's uncomfortable if you are tall and all the foam compresses in the seat and collapses, it's like riding while sitting on the can.
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September 30th 2009 at 5:19 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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I hear that you can get a f7 for at lest 2700
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 5:34 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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You will need a Boondocker control box to tune the EFI for twin pipes. It's another $400. Keep in mind twins add power more-so to the upper RPM range. If you're more into ditchbanging and such where bottom end punch is important, a good single will be better, and most don't require a Boondocker. Just an FYI. I've seen 03 F7's anywhere from $2500-$3500...
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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September 30th 2009 at 5:38 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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Thanks Quinlan I am a mix between off-trail and corn field racing so that is why I think twins would be good and I think if they get nickel coated they would look pretty good like that or even black paint looks okay
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 6:01 PM
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will_5
A.T.A.C.
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752 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 20th 2008
Location: Northwest Alaska, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F7
2008-2009 Miles: 1000
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Back to the "rider-forward" talk. The F7's aren't rider forward until you throw a seat wedge on it. 
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September 30th 2009 at 6:04 PM
[ Modified September 30th 2009 at 6:04 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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^ At that point it's still not rider forward...just a ball buster...lol.
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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September 30th 2009 at 7:46 PM
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will_5
A.T.A.C.
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752 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 20th 2008
Location: Northwest Alaska, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F7
2008-2009 Miles: 1000
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And a seat ripper...haha. I took mine off and threw my seat away. It started ripping in the back. I ordered a 05-06 seat for it. 300.00 bucks...it'll be worth it though.
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September 30th 2009 at 8:09 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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Has any body put twins or a single on their firecat like to see some pics
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.
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September 30th 2009 at 8:28 PM
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F6CATMAN
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Here's a picture of an F6 with a Speedwerx pipe and an SLP can. I am not sure what people mean when they say Firecats are tippy. Mine does well for me in all conditions. Also, IMO, with the money you will spend on twin pipes and a boondocker kit, you should put that money towards a newer model.
2006 f6 efi
1979 Jaguar
'79 Jags parts for sale
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October 1st 2009 at 2:54 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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So you are saying that I should go with a newer model like an 05 firecat but I would be spending more for twins on a newer model so I might get either a 03 or 04 F6 or F7 Can you throw twins on a 600 because on SLP I only twins for the 700s I just am dazzled on how these things feel when sitting on one and amazed on how it felt also if I do get twins and EFI controller will it burn up in a long field or should I give it short bursts of throttle
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.
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October 1st 2009 at 4:38 PM
[ Modified October 1st 2009 at 4:39 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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Holy hell dude, try using some grammar in the future. That's a long ass sentence. 
What they were trying to get across is that you could spend money on an 03 Firecat and get the Twins, BD box, etc like you were thinking, and risk the problems the 03's had, OR you could simply buy a newer model F7 that will be much less prone to problems. They weren't saying spend extra money for the newer sled, but to simply take the money you would spend on the older sled and mods, and put towards a newer one with no mods. The way I look at it, you're what...16yo? I don't see why a 16yo would need a sled putting out 160hp except for bragging rights. The F7's put out nearly 140hp stock, which properly setup, will be a blast to ride the way it is.
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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October 1st 2009 at 4:53 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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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
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Sorry about the grammar. I do not pay attention in English class often, The reason I want twins is because I go to Canada a couple times a year and I like to have that extra HP there, and because in the morning when I ride to school they have a 1000 ft corn field there so it is fun to drag race friends for like $10. Also I had no clue that a F7 put out that much so I might just get single or a different can so it can have its own signature tone, probably a jaws can or an SLP And I will be 17 in april.
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.
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