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Vintage Snocross
- What is the best pre '85 sled for snocross racing?
started by MotoNorth
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November 3rd 2009 at 9:07 PM
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MotoNorth
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Member Since: November 3rd 2009
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I know,... my first post on the site and I'm probably opening a can of worms. I know most of you will be biased to whatever you own/ love but I'm honestly looking for some educated advice here. They're running some vintage classes for the first time this year in my area during the same events as the big boys. Same course minus the big air jumps so there will be lots of tight corners, some moguls etc. So I'm thinking I don't need all out speed here but a combo of quick, light, lots of bottom end for launching out of corners and of course excellent handling. Rules say must be leaf spring front end and basically stock. I'm thinking '81 or '84 El Tigre 6000, Yamaha SRX, Skidoo RV, or maybe something a little more exotic if available / affordable. I'm also looking for something with a fairly reliable reputation. What do you guys think? Pros/ cons/ suggestions?
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
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November 12th 2009 at 1:18 AM
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AHood
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Quote originally posted by MotoNorth
I know,... my first post on the site and I'm probably opening a can of worms. I know most of you will be biased to whatever you own/ love but I'm honestly looking for some educated advice here. They're running some vintage classes for the first time this year in my area during the same events as the big boys. Same course minus the big air jumps so there will be lots of tight corners, some moguls etc. So I'm thinking I don't need all out speed here but a combo of quick, light, lots of bottom end for launching out of corners and of course excellent handling. Rules say must be leaf spring front end and basically stock. I'm thinking '81 or '84 El Tigre 6000, Yamaha SRX, Skidoo RV, or maybe something a little more exotic if available / affordable. I'm also looking for something with a fairly reliable reputation. What do you guys think? Pros/ cons/ suggestions?
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
the 75 sno jets and the later 76-77 kawi/ sno jets have excellent chassis and suspensions for sno cross. probably the best suspension travel you will find in the late 70's also had great engines yamaha fan and free air engines. cant go wrong. good high stand up bars and tapered tunnel.
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November 12th 2009 at 7:02 AM
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xc600rmk
Friend of Fast
xc600rmk need info on the exciter!!
Updated Last Sunday at 12:00 PM
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Member Since: March 27th 2007
Location: Albion, NY, USA
Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600,98XC600rmk
2008-2009 Miles: 1,700ish
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TXL 340 not bad suspension and good power
*04 Pro-X 600-A few mods,and go-fast parts.......136" x 1.25" this winter
*98 XC600 and some RMK add ons-The sons ride this winter
*98 XCR440 and some SKS add ons------SOLD :-(
*83 Polaris Star 250
*90 Yamaha Exciter---Wanna trade even up for an Indy Trail,Or any Indy of equal Value!!
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November 14th 2009 at 5:24 PM
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ausraxc600
1998 xc 600
ausraxc600 lift is here in the garage. cant wait till saturday to put it on.. gonna love it so much..
Updated Wednesday at 8:28 PM
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26 Posts
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Member Since: October 30th 2009
Location: dowagiac, michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 polaris xc 600
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i have the txl 340 and it has a ton of power on the bottom end. really lite sled. if you have a good track on them there awsome for how old they are.
1998 xc 600 (mine)
1996 xlt 600(moms)
1995 xcr 600(dads)
1978 tx-l 340(mine)
all polaris baby!! thats how we roll!!
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November 14th 2009 at 11:56 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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IFS^^^^
I swear that's the first thing that came to my mind.
"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 6:42 AM
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sidspeedy
DUCATI0748
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77 Posts 
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Member Since: November 28th 2008
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700 SP
2008-2009 Miles: NOT ENOUGH
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if the rules require leaf spring then your choices are less, please give us a rundown of rules and regulations - sounds like a freakin blast!!! My first "real sled" was a 1981 yamaha 440 exciter. bullet proof motor, and everything else for that matter - I rode the snot out of it, I was 14 and had a strong back/body from windsurfing and sking - the back thing I mention because bottoming will be a problem unless the rules allow some flexability in shocks or at least springs. I managed to keep up with the other guys just fine, if you can put a front ski widening kit on it this will help a bunch, the stock track sucked but it must have been light because this thing would go pretty good. It also fit in the back of my 1985 ford pickup long bed! I would highly recomend one. I have also heard great things about the SRX'x but never owned one. 
1998 XC700 CERAMIC COATED STOCK PIPE, MANIFOLD & CAN, VFORCE REED/INTAKES, MCB CUSTOM NEEDLES, #40 PILOTS, 182 MAINS, STOCK GEARING, HYMARK ROLLER SECONDARY, MCB CLUTCH COMPONENTS, COMPLETE GRAPHICS CONVERSION, LOTS OF BLACK WITH XCR PACKAGE- I HATE WHITE SLEDS. 112 ON GPS LAST YEAR!!!
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Last Sunday at 10:32 AM
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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
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293 Posts 
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Member Since: September 20th 2009
Location: Bright's Grove, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 95' Polaris Indy Starlite
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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If you could find an 80's kawasaki Invader 440 that would be a great sled. A family friend of ours has one (piped and clutched of course) and the thing runs like a bat outta hell. Only problem is that it doesn't hook up very well, are you allowed to use studs?
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
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Last Sunday at 12:25 PM
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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
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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
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Quote originally posted by PolarisBoy1996
If you could find an 80's kawasaki Invader 440 that would be a great sled. A family friend of ours has one (piped and clutched of course) and the thing runs like a bat outta hell. Only problem is that it doesn't hook up very well, are you allowed to use studs?
EDIT: Where abouts is this vintage sno-cross race?
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
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Last Monday at 12:02 PM
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birtchy13
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First thing that came to my mind would be an old merc snow twister. but thats not an easy thing to find!
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Last Monday at 8:28 PM
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pletzracing15
Starting Member
pletzracing15 well the word is snow will start by thanks giving around here.
Updated Last Monday at 8:10 PM
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Member Since: November 4th 2009
Location: Sister Lakes, MI
Current Sled: 1990 indy classic 500
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the machine i think of is 75 snojet sst 440 free air that sled is wicked outa the whole and the lightest thing ive ever been on i couldnt beleive the response i had and just wow it was and amazing performer to me and the suspension was awsome the most travel out of any old sled i know of
R.O.A. IF ITS WET HIT IT
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