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doug440
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old invader article
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January 09, 2013, 12:48:02 PM »
seen these article online thought it was a nice read and showed how impressive these sleds were back in the day. many of you have probably seen/read it but for others wanted to share
http://www.snowgoer.com/snowmobiling-features/vintage-sleds/1978-kawasaki-invader-440/
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gixxer6
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January 09, 2013, 01:57:28 PM »
That's a good read. Thanks for sharing.
Its funny how they tout how fast the Invader is, but then say that they didn't test 3 of its main competitors... It would be interesting to see a list of sleds they did test, and what the resulting times were.
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The Great Jashu
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January 09, 2013, 03:50:49 PM »
Well as far as the sleds they didnt test against goes. I have beaten a TXL out on a lake and an SRX on a radar run. They mentioned the Blizzard but did not say which one. I had a Moto-Ski GPS, which is identical to a 5500 Blizzard, that wasnt even a close race. So as far as I am concerned, the Invader is king of 1979.
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quadgoat
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January 09, 2013, 05:37:07 PM »
Very cool article! I always love reading this kind of stuff. It's like going back in time
-Paul
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1979 Kawasaki Invader 440 (10,000+ miles, but she wears them well!)
1980 (or maybe '79?) Kawasaki Drifter 440 (My first sled, and I still own it!)
doug440
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January 09, 2013, 07:42:57 PM »
agreed on king of the time, i've heard invaders will run with some 600's (must be true i read it online.lol) but i recall the invader putting it on the liquifire too back then.
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gixxer6
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January 09, 2013, 08:19:21 PM »
When it comes to vintage, I am 100% Kawasaki! But, my money would have been on the 79 SRX... A shorter, lighter, twin piped sled, I think it would be a faster sled in a drag race. Both being completely stock.
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