Recent content by WILDMIKE

Just for the heck of it, thought I'd see if anyone else out there has any fond memories of the old days...wanting to re-live the earlier days of sledding?I've got a couple newer sleds, but always keep getting bit by the old sled bug!For reasons unknown to me sometimes, I just really enjoy the...

Man I used to see tons of them conversions about 20-25 years ago... Just hope that caddy doesn't have the 4-6-8 option engine!:Hammer3:

Nice! Sadly I have only the one range, and it feels like a range more between high and low, neither of the two, but closer to the low, until you hit fifth... Rubicon 500 next time maybe, though I love the 420's weight and the ability to handle. Usually where I go, theres nothing or no one to...

If you don't mind me asking, what all is involved in doing the gear reduction, and the cost...ballpark? Thanks!

Nope, never bought them yet, was just considering the practicality first...

Sounds like 26's will be what I'll be going for...been reading up on some other threads, big definitely isn't always better! (Breakage, Boggy/No Power, Cooked Clutches, Etc...) That being said, 26" Zilla's any good for a 420?

Found a great deal on a set of 28" Zilla's to toss at my trail unit, just wondering, will they fit? I'm guessing a lift will probably be needed, though not sure. Running 25" Bear-Claws right now... Anyone been down this slippery slope before? If yes, what's needed to make this insanity in my...

They are fun little sleds alright! I'm doing a engine swap in my Elan Deluxe 250 twin. It's engine was siezed when I picked it up, so I figured, hey why not go a little crazy! Let's build it like Tim Allen would do...More Power!!!:Snowmobile1: That being said, just trying to figure if I should...

What engine do you have? 250 single, 250 twin, or the 294 twin? Just venturing a guess that you have the ultra common 250 single...that being said, they usually chug along pretty decent in the deep stuff. Not fast, but not really boggy. I have a 76 Elan 250 single that's been the boggy pain in...

Ok, I'll give that a try. Got to pull it back in the shop and give it a try. I'm not determined enough to play mechanic outside right now. -35C out @ the farm this evening. I'll see what I can do tomorrow after work. Thanks again!:thumbsup2:

I'm kinda figuring it's the stator too. Just in case it may be the trigger you refer to, any way you can think of to test it? Thanks TROLLCAT!!:thumbsup2::thumbsup2:

Hi, got a stumper here! My ol faithful quit on me...I was out for a good ride on the ol unit, and it was running great. I was hauling pretty good and had to stop for a moment to warm up a bit. Got off the sled and it idled nicely for about 10-15 seconds and then just died. I went back beside it...

I was there too. Totally agree with ya on the busyness there!!! Never seen so many units pull in to one place in such a short time, and still fit them all! I was camping with my wife and a few friends just past the bridge on the way in. Was quite the parade to watch roll in till a little after...

Thanks for the helpful info everyone!:thumbsup2: Made it out there Friday night before it started getting crazy full.:yikes: Most full I have ever seen it there! Most dust I have ever rode in too!!! Saw a few familiar faces on the trails. I was on the 85 Honda 250sx with my wife riding on the...

Headed out there this afternoon! Will be there, and in surrounding area! Probably on two wheels most of the time....the back two....:spot: