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Sled Build 2009
- Rat Sled
started by erick
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October 25th 2009 at 8:28 PM
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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
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11495 Posts 
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Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Well, over the past few evenings Dad and I have been working on the latest creation. Since the IQr from last fall is pretty much sold (sale pending) I figure I need something to ride for the coming year. We have a lot of leftover parts from the past few years so this year we're simply build a sled from spare parts (well, mostly). It's a rat sled.
Here are a few pictures so far. The tunnel and bulkhead are used so we spend some time fixing cracks and cleaning things up. Still some work to do there. We've decided to use the 660 (which I've used before) as the powerplant. It will have the same front end we always use from the consumer sleds, 136 inch track, stock fuel tank and seat. The biggest change we are making is using the RMK coolers again. It actually isn't "too" much work to fit these things in. After you do it a time or two get gets a little easier. Pretty straight forward sled this year...nothing too complex. In fact, it should go together rather quickly. Note: I find it a bit funny how I say things will "go together fast" when we're essentially starting out with sides of a race tunnel but it really is amazing how quickly you can put together stock sleds.
 Dad Tig Welding
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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October 25th 2009 at 8:36 PM
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polarisIQmn
Adrenaline Junkie
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652 Posts 
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Member Since: August 12th 2007
Location: Freeborn, MN
Current Sled: 2006 IQR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 600
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another build to look forward to....can't wait to see the end result erick! No doubt in my mind it will be nothing short of spectacular.
Chad
POLARIS - THE WAY OUT
Hit It P*SSY!
TEAM CLIMBAX - Ride 'till it hurts!
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October 25th 2009 at 8:40 PM
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zecow224
Junior Member
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219 Posts 
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Member Since: June 21st 2009
Location: appleton, wisconsin, USA
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sounds like a fun prog, you really need to know what you are doing. cant wait to see the final result.
Kirby is my idol
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October 25th 2009 at 8:42 PM
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Dekk85
Advanced Member
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1245 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: February 28th 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Polaris RMK 600
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I think its really cool you build your sleds from the ground up. Really adds to the trust you have in its reliability. Although there is one thing about your builds that I don't like. You make them look alot like a normal straight from the factory sled with a few mods. If I was to put that much time into I would want something unique, one of a kind.
Just my .02
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October 25th 2009 at 8:53 PM
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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
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11495 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Dekk85, you apparently didn't see last years sled?
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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October 25th 2009 at 8:56 PM
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polaris_xc_racing
Average Member
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745 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: April 7th 2007
Location: NY, USA
Current Sled: 1999 Polaris XC SP 700
2008-2009 Miles: 660
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Yeah the one last year was awesome. Just curious (if you don't mind me asking) why are you selling the one you made last year? That awesome paint job you got done didn't even see snow. Either way I'm sure this build will turn out awesome as well.
1999 Polaris XC SP 700
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October 25th 2009 at 8:57 PM
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Dekk85
Advanced Member
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1245 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 28th 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Polaris RMK 600
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^^^Ya I guess I never really looked to closely at it. Now that I took a gander in your gallary I guess I'm wrong. I wasn't trying to disgrace you in any way.
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October 25th 2009 at 9:18 PM
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Rock
raise a little hell
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1195 Posts
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Member Since: June 14th 2006
Location: St.Paul Park, MN, USA
Current Sled: 2005 700xcsp
2008-2009 Miles: 571
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I think you like to build them more than riding them! 
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October 25th 2009 at 9:23 PM
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KingPrat
Destroyer of Trailers
KingPrat thinks that Shooter is one of the better movies from the last 5 years.
Updated Over 4 hours ago
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1032 Posts
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Member Since: September 13th 2008
Location: Saugerties, NY
Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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^^^ I'm starting to think this as well.....
I'm not much on my terminology, so I'm guessing this is another IQr chassis that you're starting with?
2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves
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October 25th 2009 at 9:34 PM
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xINeEdSnOwIx
I walk softly but carry a big stick
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215 Posts
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Member Since: June 17th 2009
Location: Elk Lake, WI, USA
Current Sled: 02 1/2 zr 440 sno pro
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I was waiting for a good project thread to start.
If you are going to polish the tunnel at all, I would do it now. That way there is nothing in the way.
What is it going to be? kinda like an IQ?
 2002 1/2 zr 440 sno pro
-D&D clutching
-Fox shocks
-6 inch bar risers
-C&A skis
-1.5 track
-RSI handguards w/ billet mounts
-RSI mountain bar
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October 25th 2009 at 10:57 PM
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JONESIE
SLED IS BOTTLE FED
JONESIE Too dam busy for my own good.
Updated Last Monday at 12:14 PM
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Member Since: March 8th 2004
Location: winnipeg, manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: 04 700 switchback mod
2008-2009 Miles: 643
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Erick riding a close to stock sled. OMG, thats it the world must becoming to an end. He is just not telling the rest of us. I guess i should go back to stock to.......................ya um no, i will not follow our fearless leader down this road.
Should be another good build from Erick.
cheers
04 700 switchback clutched, aatacc, slp big air kit, sportech hand gaurds, boyseen reeds, c&a pro xt with 6" carbide, 8" big wheel kit, slp cheater head, full slp pipe setup, black belly pan, walker evans clicker shocks, 1.5 camoplast cross country track, ported cylinder, and boss noss 30-40hp kit.
FOR SALE PM FOR DETAIL
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October 25th 2009 at 11:35 PM
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G-Man
I'm a new DADDY!!!
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999 Posts
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Member Since: November 21st 2005
Location: Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 820
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Looks like you have to fill the void till snow arrives eh. Well were on our way to riding soon here in Canada's arctic. Well hope things go as planed. And have fun. I know it is always great to build a sled from scratch. I was wondering if you after spending tons of hours on a project just wanting to get rid of it right away? I know I feel that way and then after about a month I am actually able to appreciate it. I know it's weired but hey, what can you do. Well good luck again.
Life's Short Ride Hard!
Sled: 2006 Trail RMK 700 
SLP Y-Pipe, Single Pipe, Silencer
SLP Velocity Stack
V-Force 3 Reeds
SLP Flow Rites (2.5")
5 3/4" Riser
Clutching:Primary Grn/Blk 10-62, Secondary Red/Blk 62-40-42/62-44-42 helix
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October 26th 2009 at 8:49 AM
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flatlander_summit
The Law
flatlander_summit combined yesterday, combining today...
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Is it going to be a N/A 660 Erick or is there going to be a hair dryer pushing it?
04 MXZx 440
03 MXZx 800 Factory Mod--soon to be 144 with some more goodies.
99 Summit X 670
98 MXZ 583
It's starting to look like I bleed yellow.
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October 26th 2009 at 9:59 AM
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MX86
Powder Rider
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1640 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 1st 2007
Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1999 polaris 700 SKS mod
2008-2009 Miles: not enough
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Quote originally posted by flatlander_summit
Is it going to be a N/A 660 Erick or is there going to be a hair dryer pushing it?
I vote hair dryer just to make it truly unique, and typical Erick build 
2006 Yamaha YZ250
KYB SSS Suspension w/ Race Tech G2 gold Valve, ASV F3 levers, Tag Metals Triple clamp w/Pro Taper Bars, IMS Pro Series Pegs, Motion Pro Twist Throttle Assembly, VF3 Reeds
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Duner Central
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October 26th 2009 at 10:22 AM
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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
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11495 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Like I said, it's going to be a basic sled. No turbo, nothing complex. In fact, I'm almost embarrassed by not doing something a little more complex, but that's just the way it is. Not saying it won't kick the asses of 90% of your sleds or anything  but it just isn't a super modified beast. After last year, both Dad and I want something a little more simple. As for getting rid of the other one or not riding it with the new paint - I guess I really don't care all that much. Sure, having a nice sled is kinda cool but I don't need to own it to prove I can make something nice. Right now the value on it is better than it will be this spring and I have a lot of student loans to pay off, hence the reason it's going down the road. Some people just won't understand but if I have this new IQr to ride and it's fun (which it will be) I really could care less how it looks.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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October 26th 2009 at 10:54 AM
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MX86
Powder Rider
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1640 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 1st 2007
Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1999 polaris 700 SKS mod
2008-2009 Miles: not enough
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Flat black Matte hood, black bellypan and panels. IQr Shift 660 WoOT!
2006 Yamaha YZ250
KYB SSS Suspension w/ Race Tech G2 gold Valve, ASV F3 levers, Tag Metals Triple clamp w/Pro Taper Bars, IMS Pro Series Pegs, Motion Pro Twist Throttle Assembly, VF3 Reeds
Thanks to my newest 09 Sponsors:
Gravity Worx Racing
Duner Central
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October 26th 2009 at 11:06 AM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1079 Posts
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Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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Quote originally posted by erick Dekk85, you apparently didn't see last years sled? Last years sled looks pretty wimpy... (just kidding) You better at least put a SF sticker on this one.
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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October 26th 2009 at 11:06 AM
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MNSLEDNECK56308
Senior Member
MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night!
Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM
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Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA
2008-2009 Miles: 1043
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Yea who needs bling....
Simple is good...........
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October 26th 2009 at 11:51 PM
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sled_nutz
Junior Member
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114 Posts
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Member Since: July 9th 2007
Location: Alexandria, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 06 IQr 600
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Any advantages of running the rmk coolers vs. the stock iqr ones? Can't wait to see the finished product.
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October 27th 2009 at 12:01 PM
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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
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11495 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Yes, there are advantages. It cools better, looks better, allows me to attach any Polaris tunnel accessory easily, and I'm doing it because I have the parts already and it's not too terribly much work.
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rougepolaris
s#^t happens
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Current Sled: polaris xcsp 600
2008-2009 Miles: 814
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anything new with the build yet erick.
empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race
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Last Sunday at 10:30 AM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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2008-2009 Miles: 875
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Quote originally posted by Dekk85
^^^Ya I guess I never really looked to closely at it. Now that I took a gander in your gallary I guess I'm wrong. I wasn't trying to disgrace you in any way.
Wow Erick...your like a god to these guys LOL.
Is the motor same as MNSLEDNECKS old one? Thinking about that kit for while and I could use some first hand advice. It would go on my IQ 600...don't want to F up warrenty on the Rush.
"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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Last Sunday at 10:56 AM
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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
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11495 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Quote originally posted by rougepolaris
anything new with the build yet erick.
It's coming along nicely. I'll get some more pictures today.
Quote originally posted by sledneck1978
Is the motor same as MNSLEDNECKS old one? Thinking about that kit for while and I could use some first hand advice. It would go on my IQ 600...don't want to F up warrenty on the Rush.
It's a 660, but it's not the same as his. I think he had Carls do his engine with their kit. Mine is built by hand, and it works impressively well!
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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Last Sunday at 11:03 AM
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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
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Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Get your pops over here and have him help me build a light weight custom 4-stroker.. :)
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Last Sunday at 12:29 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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2008-2009 Miles: 875
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Quote originally posted by erick
Quote originally posted by rougepolaris
anything new with the build yet erick.
It's coming along nicely. I'll get some more pictures today.
Quote originally posted by sledneck1978
Is the motor same as MNSLEDNECKS old one? Thinking about that kit for while and I could use some first hand advice. It would go on my IQ 600...don't want to F up warrenty on the Rush.
It's a 660, but it's not the same as his. I think he had Carls do his engine with their kit. Mine is built by hand, and it works impressively well!
Yep, his was a carls. So you just punched yours out and installed new pistons I'm assuming. For lack of tools I'd probably buy a kit.
Good Luck with your new sled build. I did some deer hunting in Baudette and it was getting COLD. Should have snow within a month or so I'm hoping.
"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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