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Title: Picture of the week, here we go!
Post by: Interceptor398 on January 21, 2017, 07:16:23 AM
I will get this started with this.
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Post by: gixxer6 on January 21, 2017, 10:02:10 AM
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 22, 2017, 08:25:42 PM
Water skipping on the 81 Invader.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 18, 2017, 07:45:06 AM
This sled was a Waconia and looked to be very well made.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 01, 2017, 08:33:55 PM
Braapfest 2017 getting ready to take the race flags to the lodge for the racing.

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Post by: kawhead on March 02, 2017, 11:11:41 AM
gotta love the81s
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 21, 2017, 07:39:02 AM
My 82 Intruder on a run to fill my neighbors boiler while they are on vacation.
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Post by: Dandb7 on March 21, 2017, 03:33:55 PM
Nice clean Intruder...and it matches the Barn...!!  :-)
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Post by: Gilson435 on March 22, 2017, 03:43:27 PM
I see you have the factory backrest option. I have a NOS backrest and luggage rack new in the box. Debating on if I should install it or not on my 80 Intruder... :-\
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 27, 2017, 08:46:38 PM
I see you have the factory backrest option. I have a NOS backrest and luggage rack new in the box. Debating on if I should install it or not on my 80 Intruder... :-\

Put it on, there are kind of rare and should not be just left in a box.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 27, 2017, 09:06:54 PM
Braapfest 2017, old reliable sitting at the finish line for the one lunger and wankel racing.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 14, 2017, 07:15:52 AM
1978 440 Invader
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 20, 2017, 07:35:15 PM
Blind fold racing at Braapfest.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on April 24, 2017, 07:14:04 PM
I know these are not sled pics, but are Kawasaki. And pretty cool.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 25, 2017, 12:25:48 PM
Your sunglasses would go well with those!
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Post by: BornagianKawi on April 25, 2017, 02:23:22 PM
Yes they would.
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Post by: 72SSRS on April 27, 2017, 08:13:50 PM
My wifes 78 Intruder. Very fun sled
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Post by: BornagianKawi on May 03, 2017, 07:28:14 PM
Finished another 81 LTD ready to be fired-
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 03, 2017, 08:50:42 PM
Nice sled!
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Post by: Dandb7 on May 04, 2017, 05:52:03 AM
Well done...lots of hours into that one !!
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Post by: BornagianKawi on May 04, 2017, 08:07:00 PM
My guess is that it came out of a pig barn. When the guy I got it from, washed it, all the dust ,mud , went in everything. It smelled. Has 1037 miles on. Thanks for compliments.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 11, 2017, 08:05:29 AM
Waconia 2017, slept in the van over by the swamp.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 18, 2017, 07:16:00 AM
Not a snowmobile but I like the picture.  My dad had a sawmill in Ridgeland WI until I was 16 and he sold out.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 25, 2017, 03:11:03 PM
550 on a post office run
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Post by: mswyka on May 25, 2017, 04:46:47 PM
550 on a post office run

Was this photo taken today?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 25, 2017, 07:14:32 PM
550 on a post office run

Was this photo taken today?

A few years ago when we had snow for more than a couple weeks.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 02, 2017, 10:37:54 AM
A very nice 4/6 in the show at St Germain this year.
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Post by: mswyka on June 02, 2017, 07:24:30 PM
Wow! looks like it has never been used!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 02, 2017, 08:31:45 PM
Wow! looks like it has never been used!

660 miles on the clock, looks like it spent no nights outside.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 07, 2017, 09:11:19 AM
This was in the St Germain show this year.
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Post by: Gilson435 on June 09, 2017, 10:45:53 AM
This was in the St Germain show this year.

Don't want to get in his way out on the trail ;D
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 16, 2017, 07:49:09 AM
If it gets to ugly you could use this to drag the pieces to a place where it can be worked on??
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Post by: BornagianKawi on June 21, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
Just showed up. Kawasaki Adventurer suit. Nice suit, fits perfect.
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Post by: Mark Hill on June 21, 2017, 08:11:18 PM
  Looks to be in great shape , nice find !
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 22, 2017, 01:44:53 PM
Just showed up. Kawasaki Adventurer suit. Nice suit, fits perfect.

What year were these meant for?
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Post by: BornagianKawi on June 22, 2017, 06:47:26 PM
Not for sure, shown in brochure, with 81 LTD behind them.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 27, 2017, 08:09:03 AM
How would this be for a summer ride?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 01, 2017, 06:51:49 AM
Not sure who he is.  The suit is Kawasaki but I've never seen one like this before meeting him at Waconia this year.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 13, 2017, 01:43:42 PM
Another Braafest picture heading to Springstead Lodge on the 81 Invader.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on July 13, 2017, 06:50:18 PM
Gatta love them 81 colors.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 15, 2017, 03:27:44 PM
This one was after snow blowing the driveway a few years back.  It feels good on a stinkin hot day like today!!

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Post by: BornagianKawi on July 16, 2017, 09:02:35 AM
I'm with ya, that would feel good.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 22, 2017, 08:58:06 PM
These sleds went to MN a few years back. Rumor is some of them are sitting in a yard.

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Post by: BornagianKawi on July 23, 2017, 08:06:51 AM
Can we ask, where this pic was taken? And where abouts Minnesota?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 23, 2017, 07:36:27 PM
The picture was taken in Illinois a few years back.  It was all for sale as a lot and sold to a guy from Minnesota. Several truck and trailer loads of Kawasaki stuff were seen enter the twin cities headed north.  For a short time some of it was being sold on Ebay and other ways of selling stuff.  Some of these sleds were at Princeton a year later.  4 Interceptors on a trailer!  I got a phone # of the guy but could never get ahold of him.  Last I heard a couple years ago some of the sleds are in a back yard in upper MN but a lot can change in a couple years.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on July 25, 2017, 03:11:45 PM
That is a very, close to, story I have heard before. Never seen pics to go with it.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 25, 2017, 07:16:29 PM
Sleds were in a warehouse and trailers for storage.  A deep pockets owner was into Kawasaki and made sure the players had what ever they wanted. It was said that you could port the 8 port motors all you wanted.  The power gain was small and the life of the engine was also small.  The engineers at Kawasaki had the best of everything for building the motors so they are great just as they are. Anyone running these motors should run the stock classes and they will be very competitive.  4/6 was also taken "almost" to the edge.  Sprocket has managed to take those jugs to the edge.
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Post by: DougKauer on August 03, 2017, 11:43:29 AM
Would love to have just one.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 03, 2017, 08:14:03 PM
Would love to have just one.

550  00002 was in the bunch.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 07, 2017, 07:34:56 AM
Some of my garden this summer.  Picked up Smiley at a thrift store this summer, I've had the stature for many years.  They seem like a nice couple!  Ha ha!!
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Post by: Joel on August 07, 2017, 07:57:33 AM
They look like the odd couple. I can see why he's smiling. Looks like a good year for growing Kawasaki's.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on August 07, 2017, 06:59:51 PM
Nice couple.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 10, 2017, 05:56:31 PM
Nice couple.

They are a happy couple when I let them be together.  She is not outdoor hardy but he is.  No surprise there.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 10, 2017, 06:07:36 PM
They look like the odd couple. I can see why he's smiling. Looks like a good year for growing Kawasaki's.

It's an "organic" garden,  you can barely see the Kawi's thru the weeds.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 13, 2017, 09:24:19 PM
81 Drifter

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Post by: BornagianKawi on August 20, 2017, 11:52:56 AM
Another 82 Intruder snow ready-
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 20, 2017, 12:58:23 PM
That one looks pretty clean.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 29, 2017, 07:56:41 AM
I saw this at a garage sale just north of Hudson WI this summer.  Bet it was a hoot to ride.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on August 30, 2017, 07:11:22 PM
Should of had some get-up and go.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 08, 2017, 07:37:10 PM
For 2016 HayDays, Levi LaVallee performed a 200' jump.  I took these pictures from across the road from the ramps.
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Post by: Dandb7 on September 09, 2017, 07:01:23 AM
Amazing !!
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Post by: mswyka on September 09, 2017, 08:15:15 AM
My wife just told me that "I am not allowed to try that!"
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 10, 2017, 08:21:07 AM
My wife just told me that "I am not allowed to try that!"

She is a smart girl!!

More of Levi      http://www.snobarons.com/levi.php

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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 13, 2017, 08:41:14 PM
Braapfest 2015
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Post by: Dandb7 on September 14, 2017, 06:35:14 AM
Nice and rare in this condition Sabre Jet...!!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 20, 2017, 04:48:12 PM
Trying something new to me.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/813e5be8ad2ec127c29d1d84e8b62b4c/tumblr_ouofp0lJkH1wqvxd2o1_500.gif
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Post by: Gilson435 on September 22, 2017, 02:29:13 PM
Oh heck ya!!  8)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 29, 2017, 06:48:30 PM
Waconia 2017
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Post by: Bowserboy on October 10, 2017, 05:42:19 PM
New to this site. I had a 1978 Kawasaki Intruder given to me last year along with 2 other for parts. I am slowly restoring it. It was in my buddy's uncles basement for over 20 years. The parts ones were in a barn that was falling over so they're in pretty rough shape.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 10, 2017, 07:02:12 PM
Welcome to the site!!
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Post by: Bowserboy on October 11, 2017, 08:13:35 PM
 Thanks. I'll post more pictures as I go.
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Post by: Dandb7 on October 13, 2017, 05:56:17 PM
Just brought this baby home.........i know.....not a sled..... but it is a Kawi...!!

She'll sit very nice besides the Interceptor...  :-)
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Post by: Dandb7 on October 13, 2017, 05:58:12 PM
Here's a better pic....
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 13, 2017, 07:50:45 PM
Nice bike!
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Post by: Dandb7 on October 13, 2017, 09:05:45 PM
Thanks....a nice winter clean up will do her good.....pictures to come in spring...!
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Post by: 72SSRS on October 15, 2017, 07:13:05 AM
I just finished up installing a new seat cover on the Intruder and F/A.  Thinking Snow Early  :) 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 15, 2017, 07:42:10 AM
Nice! ;D
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Post by: 72SSRS on November 08, 2017, 05:10:24 PM
Thanks 398  ;)
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Post by: 72SSRS on November 08, 2017, 05:13:34 PM
Rolled The Black Beauties Outside for a couple pictures today. :)
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Post by: Dandb7 on November 08, 2017, 05:31:30 PM
Nice pair !!   ;)
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Post by: 72SSRS on November 10, 2017, 11:43:05 AM
Thanks Interceptor 398.   ;) I just got them both fired up and sounded pretty goo. I did clean the suspension up on the one and it turned out pretty good. 
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Post by: Gilson435 on November 16, 2017, 10:41:54 AM
Wow! Two sexy interceptors 8)
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Post by: 72SSRS on November 25, 2017, 08:23:23 PM
Thanks Dandb7 & Gilson435...   I hope to get them both out and get videos and pictures of them on the snow.   Maybe a show sometime to.   :)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 14, 2017, 07:32:36 PM
OK, not a picture but very entertaining.

https://www.tumblr.com/video/oww666/168502658821/540/

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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 27, 2017, 09:36:44 AM
A bit cold here today!
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Post by: mswyka on December 27, 2017, 11:37:12 AM
Ouch!
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Post by: F500-92 on January 03, 2018, 07:11:13 AM
My old autocross car.  :)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 05, 2018, 11:03:07 AM
My old autocross car.  :)

I bet that was a hoot to play with!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 05, 2018, 11:11:31 AM
So I ordered a new air compressor and it said 10-14 days shipping so I think I have plenty of time to get ready for it's arrival. 4 day after ordering it I see a semi pull up at the end of my driveway!!  Oh crap, the ATV and the truck are both not wanting to start and help me get this thing to the shop.  The delivery guy helps me get the compressor part way down the driveway and there it sits!!  Now what??  The next thing to try is the Invader, it pops right off so there is still hope to get this thing to the shop door.  I put 2 sidewalk scrapers under the front edge of the pallet so it will slide.  I put a ratchet strap low on the pallet and in slow motion pulled the compressor over to the shop door. Worked like a charm!!

 
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Post by: F500-92 on January 05, 2018, 11:54:19 AM
My old autocross car.  :)

I bet that was a hoot to play with!
It was.  I'm road racing now with this car.  494 Rotax powered but I'm swapping it to a 593 rotax.
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Post by: F500-92 on January 05, 2018, 11:56:45 AM
I put 2 sidewalk scrapers under the front edge of the pallet so it will slide.  I put a ratchet strap low on the pallet and in slow motion pulled the compressor over to the shop door. Worked like a charm!!
Adapt and overcome!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 13, 2018, 03:39:32 PM
1980 340 Invader suspension parts ready to be assembled.  Cancer charity sled.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on January 14, 2018, 08:36:25 AM
They would look great on any sled. Need some more to do?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 14, 2018, 09:16:12 AM
Interceptor is up next but thanks anyway. ;)
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Post by: jtervaniemi on January 16, 2018, 08:10:33 AM
1979 Invader 440
1980 invader Ltd 4/6
1980 intruder 440
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Post by: sgtobias on January 16, 2018, 09:10:16 AM

Finished restoring in time for Waconia last year. 1982 LTD with electric start. Got second place  :)
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Post by: DougKauer on January 17, 2018, 08:30:43 AM
Did you ever get the pics for the insulation pieces?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 17, 2018, 08:02:35 PM
Not sure if this is the 1st green Kawasaki sled but it is very close.  Built by the founder of this sled craze and his son.  The 1st calendar I made had this sled in it!  I wonder how many of them are still hanging on a wall someplace??

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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 18, 2018, 07:32:12 PM
These 2 sleds were at Waconia last time, my question is can someone get the # of the Interceptor??  Most of the time I will get a picture of the tunnel but I missed this one.

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Post by: Truder78 on January 19, 2018, 06:38:14 AM
Not sure if this is the 1st green Kawasaki sled but it is very close.  Built by the founder of this sled craze and his son.  The 1st calendar I made had this sled in it!  I wonder how many of them are still hanging on a wall someplace??


My oldest one is 2009 with the Sno Pro on the cover. What was the first year?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 19, 2018, 07:33:05 AM
Not sure if this is the 1st green Kawasaki sled but it is very close.  Built by the founder of this sled craze and his son.  The 1st calendar I made had this sled in it!  I wonder how many of them are still hanging on a wall someplace??


My oldest one is 2009 with the Sno Pro on the cover. What was the first year?

2005
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Post by: kwc on February 01, 2018, 10:28:57 AM
Riding the old sleds in the U.P. last weekend.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 01, 2018, 01:58:08 PM
Great pictures!!  What # is the Interceptor?
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Post by: kwc on February 01, 2018, 02:38:50 PM
Thank you, we had a great time.   Serial 501 is owned by my buddy Ross Heavener, he bought it last year in Illinois.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 01, 2018, 04:15:11 PM
501 is in the register now.  It is always fun to add another one!  Is this sled in Michigan?

These are the Interceptors that are accounted for so far.


1
2
8
10
13
37
47
49
51
55
61
70
71
75
86
109
110
113
115
124
125
128
141
176
200
202
206
216
217
229
234
242
245
256
269
275
277
278
284
326
333
336
347
351
365
366
378
384
394
398
411
415
437
453
463
469
480
486
492
501
504
505
517
519
522
532
553
567
575
592
596
598
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Post by: kwc on February 01, 2018, 06:15:28 PM
Yep, now in Michigan.
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Post by: Koch Kollection on February 01, 2018, 10:02:41 PM
This is my 1980 Kawasaki Intruder feels at home in the mountains with the 156" track conversion
done in 1986 later painted white which is pictured in another post at 2017 Waconia Ride In
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Post by: kawhead on February 02, 2018, 09:25:31 AM
  welcome to the site   I had a nice visit with you at Waconia    the sled looks like a factory job, very nice
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 02, 2018, 10:11:25 AM
Welcome to the site! The conversion was well done.  I got some pictures of it at Waconia and used them for October in the calendar this year.
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Post by: F500-92 on February 12, 2018, 12:28:52 PM
Back to work today after our annual cheap sled challenge weekend in the UP.  Every year gets bigger, crazier and faster than the last.  :D
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 14, 2018, 07:50:44 PM
You can get an 81 Drifter in a Grand Caravan without removing the ski's.  Invader needs the ski's to come off.

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Post by: moz_21 on February 15, 2018, 01:29:55 AM
Finally got around to doing some work on the old girl. Hoping to get it out this weekend.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 13, 2018, 10:09:59 PM
Braapfest 2018
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Post by: BornagianKawi on March 14, 2018, 06:35:56 PM
WOW, that was some nice snow. I'm, sorry, nice sled too.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 14, 2018, 06:49:14 PM
WOW, that was some nice snow. I'm, sorry, nice sled too.

We had the best riding conditions in the 9 years I've been going to Braapfest.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 22, 2018, 08:31:54 AM
Got this pic from Greg Lahr.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 24, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
Group photo from the Friday trail ride.  Only 2 Kawasaki's in the group. Location is Donner's Bay, 2974 Hiawatha Rd, Butternut, WI 54514.

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Post by: sprocket on March 30, 2018, 06:17:39 AM
Got this pic from Greg Lahr.
thank you
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Post by: 750-h2 on April 01, 2018, 03:37:33 PM
Interceptor #480
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 01, 2018, 09:20:51 PM
With the correct carbs!!  looks to be in great shape!!
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Post by: DougKauer on April 06, 2018, 11:54:30 AM
Beautiful Interceptor, was it restored?
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Post by: 750-h2 on April 08, 2018, 07:34:59 PM
Thanks for the compliment on the Interceptor. I bought the sled off the original owner. It had less than 1000 miles, ran great  but did need to be restored.
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Post by: DougKauer on April 09, 2018, 08:50:26 AM
What's the number?  Beautiful restore.
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Post by: 750-h2 on April 09, 2018, 07:32:33 PM
Thanks , she is #480
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 14, 2018, 08:26:52 AM
Son in law caught on my trail camera playing on my 81 Drifter over Easter.

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Post by: mswyka on April 14, 2018, 11:51:23 AM
Busted!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 16, 2018, 07:38:14 AM
Busted!

LOL. you nailed that one!!  I took the sled out last night to play in all this new snow we now have.  I think I busted out the drivers as it now makes a really ugly noise and does not want to move much.  I tried to drag it back with the 4 wheeler and ended up leaving the sled out in the field.  Too much snow to drag it back.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 17, 2018, 07:33:52 PM
Busted!

LOL. you nailed that one!!  I took the sled out last night to play in all this new snow we now have.  I think I busted out the drivers as it now makes a really ugly noise and does not want to move much.  I tried to drag it back with the 4 wheeler and ended up leaving the sled out in the field.  Too much snow to drag it back.

Update--- I tried to snug up the track and take a spin to the top of the snow pile.  It was a no go and I barely got it to it's summer resting place.  Something has busted but it's not the drivers.  I won't know about this one until the weather turns warm.  I was still working the bugs out of this one and I did notice some welding on the front swing arm.  On a bright note I was able to get the 81 Invader to the top of the snow pile!!
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Post by: mswyka on April 18, 2018, 06:36:24 PM
Just how large is this snow pile?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 18, 2018, 09:13:45 PM
This big.

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Post by: mswyka on April 19, 2018, 06:26:36 PM
That should keep you in snow for a while.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 19, 2018, 08:37:25 PM
That should keep you in snow for a while.

Won't last long now. the temps are above freezing for the next week.  I will get to shut down the boiler real soon.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 25, 2018, 09:16:25 PM
The Invader is getting close to the ground!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 28, 2018, 08:45:00 PM
The Invader is getting close to the ground!

Going to need to put the old girl away as we now have a ski on the ground!!
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Post by: mswyka on April 29, 2018, 06:35:54 AM
They say that  all good things must come to an end.  But we carry the hope and expectation of snowy winters yet to come.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 30, 2018, 08:57:52 PM
The one lunger racing bill board at Braapfest 2018.  ;D
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 02, 2018, 09:10:59 PM
The Invader is getting close to the ground!

Going to need to put the old girl away as we now have a ski on the ground!!

Went to start her and got 1 pop on the first pull and then nothing. I need to go thru the carbs before the snow flies again.  Sounds like a summer thing!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 13, 2018, 09:42:13 PM
Son in law Bill.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 16, 2018, 09:32:22 PM
2007 late season doe hunt.  Drove the sled out to the woods and walked a ridge that this doe made the mistake of taking a nap on.  worked great for getting her to her new home.

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Post by: DougKauer on May 17, 2018, 01:41:41 PM
Here's my new sled a 1980 4/6 invader ltd with only 557 original miles on it.
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Post by: DougKauer on May 17, 2018, 01:45:15 PM
some more pics.
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Post by: rminier on May 17, 2018, 03:19:34 PM
 WOW! Nice find!    8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 17, 2018, 03:38:11 PM
WOW! Nice find!    8) 8) 8)

What he said!
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Post by: DougKauer on May 17, 2018, 04:32:47 PM
she is all original , and not restored. Will be showing her this summer and then enjoying the winters out here in Mass. :)
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Post by: rminier on May 18, 2018, 04:53:43 AM
 I'm sure there are quite a few Kawasaki's out there that have been owned for some time by people like us on this site that are wonderful, clean examples.
But, it is pretty cool that I happened upon the '79 Invader recently that I posted on here, and you found this low mileage LTD. Proof that there are still some really nice ones out there, folks!!
Keep your eyes open... :D
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Post by: DougKauer on May 19, 2018, 09:53:28 AM
I'm sure there are quite a few Kawasaki's out there that have been owned for some time by people like us on this site that are wonderful, clean examples.
But, it is pretty cool that I happened upon the '79 Invader recently that I posted on here, and you found this low mileage LTD. Proof that there are still some really nice ones out there, folks!!
Keep your eyes open... :D
                                            Found that pic of your 79. Very nice indeed.
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Post by: DougKauer on May 24, 2018, 12:36:52 PM
Here's my happy face.
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Post by: 750-h2 on May 28, 2018, 06:35:34 PM
Just gorgeous!!
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Post by: DougKauer on May 29, 2018, 07:11:26 AM
Me or the sled? :) :)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 30, 2018, 07:15:51 AM
Got this picture from Scott M  The 550 is #76.  Nice bunch of sleds!!
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Post by: DougKauer on May 30, 2018, 08:25:11 PM
Very nice, a couple in there I would love to get.
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Post by: mswyka on May 31, 2018, 05:20:05 PM
Looks like the last couple of posts have all been good looking sleds.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 22, 2018, 09:28:56 PM
This one was for sale at St Germain this year. Nice looking sled, not sure if it sold.

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Post by: BornagianKawi on June 24, 2018, 08:05:02 AM
Yesterday"s  50.00 dollar find-
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 25, 2018, 07:13:11 AM
81 440 Drifter with the correct ski's???  If so, a very good find.
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Post by: Dandb7 on June 26, 2018, 06:01:06 AM
Those 550 skis are worth some bucks...!!

 :)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 04, 2018, 02:22:41 PM
Ha ha! 8)

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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 06, 2018, 03:08:34 PM
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KbMYzMUu06Q
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 13, 2018, 07:18:56 AM
https://www.tumblr.com/video/fanboymcsnotwhirler/175621510526/500/
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Post by: rminier on July 20, 2018, 08:11:40 AM
 If I were wealthy, I might have a building full of classic Camaros, Mustangs, Vettes, and Roadrunners.
If I were a billionaire, I might have a hangar full of these warbirds, including a Hellcat, Corsair, P-38, etc..
Since I am neither, I enjoy owning several vintage sleds....
 A pretty cool pic of 2 classics...
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Post by: DougKauer on July 21, 2018, 05:12:23 AM
I agree with you. love the vintage anything.
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Post by: mswyka on July 21, 2018, 06:07:19 AM
In 2019 I hope to be celebrating one of those "milestone" birthdays.  I spent a previous milestone birthday at Camp David.  To mark 2019's event I am planning a training flight in a vintage warbird.
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Post by: rminier on July 23, 2018, 05:37:26 AM
In 2019 I hope to be celebrating one of those "milestone" birthdays.  I spent a previous milestone birthday at Camp David.  To mark 2019's event I am planning a training flight in a vintage warbird.

That sounds like a blast.....I would love to take a ride in the back seat of a converted 2-seater Mustang.  8) 8)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 23, 2018, 10:08:35 PM
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/mcculloch-chain-saws.71126/page-1459#post-6627517

I have and outdoor boiler so I need to cut wood.  Oh my, the smell of 2 cycle!!  Over there I am super44.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 31, 2018, 07:56:02 AM
This one was for sale at St Germain this year. Nice looking sled, not sure if it sold.

This is the tag on this sled.

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Post by: mswyka on August 01, 2018, 04:33:10 PM
This one was for sale at St Germain this year. Nice looking sled, not sure if it sold.

This is the tag on this sled.

That looks suspicious.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 20, 2018, 08:56:29 PM
Got a new to me truck. An 1964 IH 1600 4x4 Loadstar.  Sat in a dark corner for 50 years and has 15000 miles on it.  She needs a lot of TLC but is very solid.
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Post by: mswyka on August 21, 2018, 05:59:40 AM
Very cool.  That is an exciting find.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 23, 2018, 10:02:36 AM
https://78.media.tumblr.com/477c3bffa78a6c8649e81883d50ed9e5/tumblr_mupd82bWjq1rkx8jro1_400.gif


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Post by: DarthInvader on September 02, 2018, 11:00:15 PM
Here's a picture of my 2 Kawis.  The 1979 is unrestored, the 1980 had a full restoration.   ;)

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Post by: DougKauer on September 03, 2018, 07:09:00 AM
Very nice. I have two myself a 1980 4/6 invader with only 557 original miles and unrestored and a 1979 invader. The 79 I want to restore or maybe semi restore. Got a NOS belly pan for it and getting a NOS windshield for it. It's really in excellent shape for age, but just want to make it look new.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 03, 2018, 07:31:24 AM
Very nice sleds!
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Post by: DarthInvader on September 03, 2018, 07:53:42 PM
My 1979 has 280 miles on it.  Unreal, really.  It was in a motorcycle dealership up on a shelf for display!

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Post by: DougKauer on September 05, 2018, 04:06:15 AM
Was that up in Canada or in the states? That's pretty awesome. Those are the ones I try to find.
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Post by: DarthInvader on September 06, 2018, 11:59:23 PM
The 1979 I got in upstate NY.  The 1980 was restored by a fellow here in Ontario. 
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Post by: 750-h2 on September 09, 2018, 07:23:37 PM
Very nice!!!!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 18, 2018, 01:04:50 PM
Nice can

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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 18, 2018, 08:47:07 PM
Badger engine show 2018.  It is always fun to see girls driving big machinery.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 06, 2018, 08:21:44 AM
Live on ski's 2008
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Post by: sprocket on October 14, 2018, 07:17:36 PM
Nice never made it there looks like my stand made it
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Post by: DougKauer on October 21, 2018, 09:45:13 AM
Here's my happy face.
   Gone to two show so far and placed in each 1st and 3rd. Can't wait for the snow to fly.
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Post by: 750-h2 on October 23, 2018, 08:35:36 AM
Can't post pics anymore? Is it just me?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 23, 2018, 09:27:16 PM
Can't post pics anymore? Is it just me?

There is a size limit.  Your pics may be to big.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 29, 2018, 02:50:03 PM
Lets see if this works, good for a laugh!!  Costumed chickens beating costumed cows.  The entire thread if is full of this kind of stuff.

https://www.sawhawgz.com/threads/the-new-wtf-and-gender-neutral-chainsaw-gfy-thread.5008/page-1580

direct link to video

https://www.facebook.com/NTDLifeOfficial/videos/509377006240432/
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 09, 2018, 09:00:47 PM
Braapfest many moon ago

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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 11, 2018, 09:50:51 AM
https://ampervadasz.tumblr.com/post/180855564537
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 01, 2019, 06:53:19 PM

https://youtu.be/TQoWz7uSqGg


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Post by: BornagianKawi on January 02, 2019, 06:13:16 PM
Them were great days. Enjoyed everyone. Checkbook is glad it's over.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 02, 2019, 07:22:53 PM
Them were great days. Enjoyed everyone. Checkbook is glad it's over.

You did tractor pulls??
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Post by: BornagianKawi on January 03, 2019, 06:05:18 AM
Street-Mod 4x4 pick-up
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 03, 2019, 08:10:05 AM
428 Cobra?
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Post by: BornagianKawi on January 03, 2019, 05:05:07 PM
Was 428 Super Cobra Jet. Internally balanced. That motor was worth more in one piece than a bunch of little ones. So we went to a 429, with dove heads.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 03, 2019, 08:05:27 PM
Was 428 Super Cobra Jet. Internally balanced. That motor was worth more in one piece than a bunch of little ones. So we went to a 429, with dove heads.

I bet that was a hoot to stomp the gas on that one!!
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Post by: BornagianKawi on January 13, 2019, 05:48:06 PM
These 3 popped up at Prescott Sno-Bees show today #00073 #00270 #00572 #00517 is coming along. Will see snow next year
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 13, 2019, 06:42:53 PM
WOW!!  When will the museum open??  I will update the 550 list with 3 new numbers!!  Thanks! ;D
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Post by: 72SSRS on January 17, 2019, 03:36:09 PM
New addition to small herd 😁
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Post by: Vader440 on January 17, 2019, 07:26:43 PM
Very nice!  :)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 17, 2019, 08:40:52 PM
My 81 I call "old reliable". ;D
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Post by: Dandb7 on January 18, 2019, 06:59:43 AM
Nice !! Always liked the graphics of that year model ...  :-)
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Post by: DougKauer on January 18, 2019, 05:29:10 PM
The 81 is next on my list. love the graphics on these sleds.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 24, 2019, 09:09:23 AM
https://imgur.com/gallery/0KAPSzN#FSh4U3E
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 28, 2019, 08:38:27 PM
Weather is getting a bit nippy out.

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Post by: mswyka on January 29, 2019, 06:51:57 AM
https://imgur.com/gallery/0KAPSzN#FSh4U3E

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it.  Actually I saw it and I am still not sure that I believe it.
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Post by: 72SSRS on February 06, 2019, 11:04:29 AM
Finally got the ol girl back up and running awesome.  Had a float  stick on me and fill the crankcase and pipes full of gas over night.  I replaced fuel pump to but float was definitely sticking.  And installed a shutoff now.  😊
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Post by: sprocket on February 06, 2019, 05:24:30 PM
I think all sleds should come with a shut off valve I had that same gas issue on another sled years ago all 4 gallons sitting on the floor & the tank was full to start with...damn it
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Post by: DougKauer on February 06, 2019, 07:02:44 PM
Where do you put the shut off valve at. ( location)  ??
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Post by: 72SSRS on February 14, 2019, 07:00:42 PM
Good Times  :)
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Post by: 72SSRS on February 14, 2019, 07:04:33 PM
Stock Pipes.  0 picks/studs in factory track.   :o
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 15, 2019, 08:59:00 AM
On good hard pack you can be gone in a hurry! ;D
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Post by: Trap4x4 on February 18, 2019, 02:44:15 PM
couple beaut's
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Post by: 72SSRS on February 18, 2019, 05:49:04 PM
Very Nice :D
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Post by: mswyka on February 19, 2019, 08:45:25 AM
A gorgeous Sunday afternoon in New York
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Post by: DougKauer on February 19, 2019, 05:57:14 PM
Ok, that's it I'm going to come out that way.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 02, 2019, 06:44:58 PM
Running out of room for the white stuff. The 81 Invader sitting on the pile.

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Post by: sprocket on March 04, 2019, 08:12:48 AM
Buy or rent yourself a big snow blower that hooks onto a tractor & blow the snow into the woods or The neighbors house
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Post by: 72SSRS on March 06, 2019, 05:15:31 PM
1hr & 1/2 of riding at 15 degrees Tonight.  The 81 LOVED the cold air.  😝.  And now put away for the year with her Twin.  Done and call it a GREAT YEAR... 😊
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 08, 2019, 08:18:19 PM
Running out of room for the white stuff. The 81 Invader sitting on the pile.

Took the old girl for a rip today and I think I now have another small crack in the belly pan.  These big banks are kind of hard.
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Post by: mswyka on March 09, 2019, 10:36:49 AM
Ouch.
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Post by: sprocket on March 12, 2019, 04:36:15 PM
Running out of room for the white stuff. The 81 Invader sitting on the pile.

Took the old girl for a rip today and I think I now have another small crack in the belly pan.  These big banks are kind of hard.
cp would tell you a little duct tape goes a long ways
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Post by: DougKauer on March 20, 2019, 12:54:37 PM
Here's my 4/6 ltd Invader at a show this last Sunday in up state NY. Got second place in my class 76-82- trail unrestored. I thought I would get first, but a unrestored ski-doo citation ss beat me out
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Post by: mswyka on March 20, 2019, 05:01:12 PM
Congratulations!
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Post by: Dandb7 on March 20, 2019, 07:14:33 PM
Well done !!
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Post by: DougKauer on March 21, 2019, 07:17:14 PM
Thanks, She is one awesome looking sled. Getting my first Interceptor after 37 years Of first seeing a couple in 1982 at the Soo I-500 in Michigan.  Will post some pics.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 21, 2019, 08:06:22 PM
Thanks, She is one awesome looking sled. Getting my first Interceptor after 37 years Of first seeing a couple in 1982 at the Soo I-500 in Michigan.  Will post some pics.

Va  Hooooo!!!!!!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 15, 2019, 07:51:48 AM
Brother and I cutting some 2 1/2" thick white oak slabs.  I put 11 tanks of gas thru my saw that day and only got half way done.

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Post by: mswyka on May 15, 2019, 02:33:35 PM
That looks like work.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 15, 2019, 08:47:00 PM
That looks like work.

A LOT of work.  I was sore for 2 days.
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Post by: sprocket on May 29, 2019, 04:58:28 PM
What's that called portable saw mill ?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 29, 2019, 09:08:25 PM
Chainsaw lumber fixture.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 15, 2019, 02:16:01 PM
Finally arrived yesterday, my first Interceptor.  Just over 1,100 miles on her.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 15, 2019, 04:51:18 PM
Congrats!! ;D
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Post by: DougKauer on June 16, 2019, 06:42:30 AM
Thanks, taking both to the Nationals in New York August 3rd and 4th.
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Post by: mswyka on June 16, 2019, 06:45:31 AM
Looks very good.
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Post by: gixxer6 on June 16, 2019, 08:06:57 AM
VERY nice Doug!  Looks like it was worth the wait!
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Post by: rminier on June 16, 2019, 09:06:28 AM
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: DougKauer on June 16, 2019, 09:11:52 AM
It only took me 37 years to get one after first seeing two of them back in 1982. Thanks for the compliments. Hopefully I can take a trophy or two home when they go to the Nationals.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 16, 2019, 09:13:33 AM
Going to try and get out that way this winter Mark.
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Post by: mswyka on June 17, 2019, 09:26:56 AM
Going to try and get out that way this winter Mark.

That would be fun.  I am trying to decide which sleds to register for next season - probably two of the 440 Invaders - and hope to have a chance to explore some of the trails on the east side of the Adirondacks. 

NY is considering a one-time registration and fee for sleds manufactured before 1980.  This can't come too soon for me.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 17, 2019, 08:30:42 PM
Mark, what about sledders from out of state???
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Post by: mswyka on June 18, 2019, 05:32:18 PM
Mark, what about sledders from out of state???

Doug, I will look into it.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 25, 2019, 08:58:04 PM
My 1979 has 280 miles on it.  Unreal, really.  It was in a motorcycle dealership up on a shelf for display!
    Is that the original seat?
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Post by: DougKauer on June 30, 2019, 10:25:10 AM
Here's a couple more pics.
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Post by: mswyka on June 30, 2019, 11:00:02 AM
Wow, they look too clean to ride!  Nice trailer too.  And is that a jetski hiding in the back?
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Post by: DougKauer on June 30, 2019, 06:08:33 PM
Yes it is, a three seater and the Harley Fat Boy. The Fat Boy is for sale.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 30, 2019, 06:11:39 PM
Rode the 4/6 last winter one time up in New Hampshire at a show. Was a clear day to ride.
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Post by: DougKauer on June 30, 2019, 06:12:51 PM
If you go Nationals in Lowville, they will be there.
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Post by: mswyka on July 01, 2019, 06:23:59 AM
If you go Nationals in Lowville, they will be there.

August 3 & 4?
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Post by: rminier on July 01, 2019, 10:56:38 AM
If you go Nationals in Lowville, they will be there.

August 3 & 4?

https://www.facebook.com/vscanationalshow2019/
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Post by: DougKauer on July 01, 2019, 07:15:31 PM
Yes, August 3rd and 4th. Meeting up with some other Kawasaki fanatics.
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Post by: DougKauer on July 01, 2019, 07:19:00 PM
going to try and get a bunch of pics at the show and post them on here.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 09, 2019, 09:53:17 PM
A happy sled.

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Post by: DougKauer on July 10, 2019, 09:01:33 PM
Can't wait to see that white stuff again. My two sleds are itching for it. :)
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Post by: mswyka on July 12, 2019, 06:33:37 PM
I agree
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Post by: DougKauer on July 13, 2019, 07:13:37 AM
You are right Mark on the sleds, should be in a museum.
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Post by: mswyka on July 14, 2019, 06:42:59 AM
No sled work yesterday
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Post by: DougKauer on July 14, 2019, 07:04:53 AM
Why was I not invited. :) :)
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Post by: mswyka on July 14, 2019, 07:08:52 AM
Clearly an oversight on my part.

I should add Doug, that anytime you want to stop by you are welcome.  And I can show you our pitiful collection of non-pristine sleds.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 14, 2019, 07:57:15 AM
No sled work yesterday

Now that looks like some fine dinning!!
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Post by: DougKauer on July 14, 2019, 08:32:11 PM
Thanks, one day I'll take you up on that. Hopefully in the winter time. :)
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Post by: 72SSRS on July 22, 2019, 05:53:24 PM
Sort of a barnfind 80 drifter. Wasn't a barn but was stored in a hanger since 1990 and only 388 miles.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 23, 2019, 08:34:58 AM
One with an original seat that nice is very hard to find.
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Post by: mswyka on August 02, 2019, 06:46:44 AM
Distraction from thinking snowmobile.
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Post by: DougKauer on August 04, 2019, 09:39:59 PM
Mine is a three seater. 8)
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Post by: DougKauer on August 06, 2019, 08:42:32 PM
Here is the pictures from Lowville show in New York. Won first place with my 4/6 invader Ltd. in my class.
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Post by: DougKauer on August 06, 2019, 08:44:26 PM
More pics.
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Post by: DougKauer on August 06, 2019, 08:48:14 PM
more pics
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 06, 2019, 09:29:12 PM
Congrats!!! ;D
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Post by: DougKauer on August 06, 2019, 10:07:15 PM
Thanks 398. I had a great time and met some really nice people. Hopefully got some leads on NOS Kawasaki parts.
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Post by: mswyka on August 07, 2019, 06:30:40 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win.  That  is a beautiful sled.
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Post by: BornagianKawi on August 07, 2019, 06:49:16 PM
Congrats, Kawasaki's can win.
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Post by: DougKauer on August 07, 2019, 07:06:36 PM
To me they were the most awesome sleds ever made. Thanks for all the compliments. Hope to get out that way in New York. Might go to the winter one in Fulton in Feb.
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Post by: gixxer6 on August 08, 2019, 07:01:03 AM
Congrats Doug! 
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Post by: DougKauer on August 31, 2019, 04:50:05 AM
This is what a winner looks like. Big smile on his face.
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Post by: Dandb7 on August 31, 2019, 06:47:26 AM
Well done Doug......very nice Invader 4/6 !!!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 07, 2019, 07:41:00 AM
This picture is from 2009 when Braapfest was called Addicted to old sleds.  We spent 4 hours bar hopping in a blizzard.  At times I could not see their tail lights and had to follow the tracks in the snow.  One of the most fun rides ever!

 
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Post by: DougKauer on September 09, 2019, 08:04:03 PM
That's cool. Always loved riding at night.
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Post by: mswyka on October 18, 2019, 09:42:54 AM
Added this as my current work screen saver.  Looking forward to a great season.
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Post by: DougKauer on October 18, 2019, 09:29:30 PM
It seems to be that it will be a excellent winter this year.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 22, 2019, 08:34:46 AM
Looks like fun!!

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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 04, 2019, 09:33:55 PM
The suspension for the "Cancer charity sled" with 398 in the back round.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 04, 2019, 09:35:10 PM
I took the cover off 398 for the photo. 8)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 11, 2019, 02:47:21 PM
A bit nippy this morning at -27 F.

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Post by: mswyka on December 11, 2019, 06:47:33 PM
Ouch
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Post by: sprocket on December 20, 2019, 05:13:56 AM
A bit nippy this morning at -27 F.
making ice
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 31, 2019, 08:39:37 AM
Ran when parked??

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Post by: mswyka on December 31, 2019, 11:51:03 AM
For the sleds that we see - in not quite that bad condition - the former owner usually says "ran last year, just needs to have the carbs cleaned and adjusted"
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 17, 2020, 02:07:24 PM
Happy Friday!!  Sounds like we will be getting more snow tonight.

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Post by: gixxer6 on January 20, 2020, 06:44:53 PM
First ride of the season
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Post by: DougKauer on January 25, 2020, 10:34:40 AM
Check this out.
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Post by: DougKauer on January 25, 2020, 10:38:03 AM
More.
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Post by: mswyka on January 25, 2020, 11:14:46 AM
Nice collection
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 25, 2020, 02:43:32 PM
The link to the manuals online is useful but I still prefer the printed ones.
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Post by: gixxer6 on January 26, 2020, 09:29:15 AM
Nice collection!  I prefer the paper manuals as well, but it’s nice to have access to the online manuals anywhere. 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 16, 2020, 08:23:33 AM
The pair that will go to Braapfest again.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 13, 2020, 06:38:28 PM
The riding season is over now so the 81 is parked on my snow pile.  I wonder long long it will be before the track touches the ground???

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Post by: mswyka on March 15, 2020, 07:04:21 PM
What is  the record?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 15, 2020, 08:05:21 PM
What is  the record?

Good question!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 24, 2020, 11:08:45 AM
Progress report, one ski just touching the ground.

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Post by: mswyka on March 24, 2020, 04:59:38 PM
Will it  make it until  April?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 24, 2020, 08:12:46 PM
I think so but now I may need to adjust how it sits.  It is getting really tippy  with the way the snow is melting.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 19, 2020, 07:53:19 AM
It's a Kawasaki!
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Post by: mswyka on April 19, 2020, 11:46:47 AM
Hold it!  We have not had an Invader on the snow pile update.  Is this to make the snow pile bigger?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 12, 2020, 05:47:29 PM
Since there is no snow!

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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 01, 2020, 09:06:04 AM
From long ago.

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Post by: sprocket on June 02, 2020, 06:58:36 AM
It's a Kawasaki!
where do you buy it at I'll buy one  if they make front end loader's they make skid loader's
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Post by: sprocket on June 02, 2020, 07:02:49 AM
It's a Kawasaki!
where do you buy it at I'll buy one  if they make front end loader's they make skid loader's
I just looked it up Kawasaki does make them http://global.kawasaki.com/en/industrial_equipment/hydraulic/applications/mobile/track_loaders.html
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 15, 2020, 08:28:13 PM
I'd drive it!!  Nice rig seen in Stillwater MN.  It is summer??

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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 24, 2020, 01:49:12 PM
Brings me happy thoughts on a 92 degree day like today!!  Brappfest 2019

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Post by: Dandb7 on July 24, 2020, 07:09:16 PM
Great photo..!!  Love those early mornings after a good snowfall when the sound of your sled wakes your brain and puts a smile on your face.....!! 

:-)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 06, 2020, 04:43:32 PM
This is Shawn on his Kawasaki 292 powered cat at Braapfest 2020.  This old Kawasaki was running real good that day.

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Post by: DougKauer on October 31, 2020, 01:37:33 PM
Here's my two Kawasakis at a show last week.  Not Huge one, just local.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 31, 2020, 05:45:55 PM
Great looking sleds!  They look fast even sitting still!
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Post by: DougKauer on December 01, 2020, 05:43:44 PM
Yes they do, now I just need snow in Southern New Hampshire. Joined a club up there called the Snow Slickers. Trails right at the club house.
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Post by: 72SSRS on December 28, 2020, 09:18:04 AM
Happy Holidays To All. A couple pics of cold morning walking out and a frost covered Interceptor and a good/fun day of riding
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 28, 2020, 11:32:42 AM
Great pictures and nice job on sizing them!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 28, 2020, 05:37:56 PM
A picture of the harbor cam in Duluth MN + a 78 Invader in the background.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 11, 2021, 07:06:06 PM
Made it out with Wendy on a very nice day for a ride.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 16, 2021, 08:46:23 AM
Another trail camera picture.  Wendy on the 82.

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Post by: mswyka on January 24, 2021, 09:35:20 AM
10 degrees, but great to be out. 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 26, 2021, 09:50:06 AM
I was out and about and saw this nice looking Intruder sitting in front of a butcher shop in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

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Post by: mswyka on February 09, 2021, 04:55:11 PM
I would say that the snow is just about near perfect!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 10, 2021, 08:44:56 AM
Great picture!!  We have maybe 8 inches on the ground but the sub zero stuff is not helping.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 10, 2021, 11:20:57 PM
Doing a little work with the "yard punch" this afternoon.  ShinoX made the labels for me.  Next up are the clutch tools.


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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 31, 2021, 07:27:04 PM
Souped up it is!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 04, 2021, 05:06:58 PM
Done properly!

https://imgur.com/81GDpLS

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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 29, 2021, 08:34:08 AM
From the snow pile packing series

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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 18, 2021, 11:48:28 AM
Could be entertaining???
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Post by: mswyka on January 11, 2022, 07:13:49 AM
Waiting for a decent snow...
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 11, 2022, 10:12:02 PM
The troops are ready!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 12, 2022, 08:15:14 AM
Got the 81 started and ready to come out it's resting area.  It started pretty easy and runs great.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 12, 2022, 06:36:22 PM
Needed to cut some firewood and had to think out of the box a bit.  Seems to work fine but if I were to do it this way very much I would put in 340 gears.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 17, 2022, 08:26:57 AM
This past fall I found a bear den on the family farm while cutting firewood.  Later in December I get an email from the DNR saying they are looking for bear dens to survey and collar the sows.  Fast forward to Tuesday it was survey day.  There were 2 cubs in the den and I got to help keep one warm while the worked on the mom.  For only being 6.5 pounds these little guys have some big sharp claws!!

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Post by: gixxer6 on March 17, 2022, 08:30:38 AM
That's awesome!  What a great experience that must've been! 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 17, 2022, 08:17:41 PM
That's awesome!  What a great experience that must've been!

Yes it was!  Clearly something I never expected to do.

This is my father in law holding a cub. We very much had a great day.
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Post by: mswyka on March 22, 2022, 10:04:57 AM
That's awesome!  What a great experience that must've been!

Yes it was!  Clearly something I never expected to do.

This is my father in law holding a cub. We very much had a great day.

Pretty incredible.
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Post by: Dandb7 on March 23, 2022, 04:14:27 AM
Just an amazing experience.....and great memories...!!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 20, 2022, 07:56:35 PM
A little more firewood work.
 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 30, 2022, 07:36:42 PM
A picture from Spirit Mountain 2022.  Born again Kawi on a great looking LTD.

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Post by: BornagianKawi on May 01, 2022, 07:42:50 AM
Had a great day, Spirit Mountian plans on this every year. All procedes go to Ski Patrole.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 24, 2022, 06:53:35 PM
This one makes me smile a great big smile!!   ;D ;D ;D  Wish I had a set up like this on my IH  49 KB 1

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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 24, 2022, 06:54:28 PM
Had a great day, Spirit Mountian plans on this every year. All procedes go to Ski Patrole.

That has been a good event.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 06, 2022, 09:29:05 PM
Going to need to move the Drifter so I can keep working on the wood pile.

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Post by: mswyka on June 07, 2022, 11:01:04 AM
Going to need to move the Drifter so I can keep working on the wood pile.

Any excuse to fire up a sled is a good excuse!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 05, 2022, 11:40:32 AM
 ;)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 01, 2022, 10:24:58 AM
Safe to say this helmet would be a bad choice for sledding?

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Post by: mswyka on August 03, 2022, 01:32:52 PM
Agreed
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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 11, 2022, 06:11:14 PM
Well played!

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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 06, 2022, 09:26:36 PM
Had to move 398.

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Post by: mswyka on September 07, 2022, 08:22:17 AM
The sled looks great whether on green or white.  And is that a vintage International?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on September 07, 2022, 09:56:31 AM
Agreed on the sled and it is a 73 Scout.  I have not driven it for maybe 15 years but have hopes of firing it up before the snow flies.  It has a warm 400 SB Chevy in it.
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Post by: mswyka on September 08, 2022, 08:33:30 AM
Agreed on the sled and it is a 73 Scout.  I have not driven it for maybe 15 years but have hopes of firing it up before the snow flies.  It has a warm 400 SB Chevy i it.

We had both a 65 and a 70 Scout.  Seeing your photo brought back memories.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 22, 2022, 03:21:13 PM
A couple red rides being played with today.

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Post by: mswyka on November 22, 2022, 04:19:23 PM
As a child I spend much time in a tractor of that vintage.  Thanks for the memory.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 22, 2022, 06:04:06 PM
The truck is a 64 IH 1600 loadstar all wheel drive with 15048 miles on it.  Rides like a brick but still fun to drive.
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Post by: mswyka on November 22, 2022, 07:28:08 PM
Love the fact that it is all wheel drive!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on November 22, 2022, 08:40:09 PM
It took about 3 years to find an old IH that fit my wants.  I plan to pull my IH 500E crawler with it.  Still a lot of things to find and put together but it is looking like it might play out OK.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 15, 2022, 05:22:52 PM
I now have a snow pile.

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Post by: mswyka on December 15, 2022, 06:03:11 PM
And so it begins
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 15, 2022, 06:39:34 PM
YES!!!  Got kind of stuck on my first try at parking on top of the pile.  Next try was a good landing and the 3rd try was good enough.  It is going to be  interesting getting back up on the pile and starting the sled.  I am pretty sure I can smile my way thru it! ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 20, 2022, 04:09:54 PM
Upgraded photo.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 12, 2023, 12:08:08 PM
Out cutting some of next years firewood.  The snow was 20 inches deep and it was a good thing I was pointed down hill so I could get started moving after filling the sled.  Plenty of weight in the sled and I was afraid of getting stuck in the field on my way out.  Too much on the gas and I started sinking and slowing down.  Overall it was a good trip to the woods.

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Post by: mswyka on February 12, 2023, 02:41:23 PM
Very nice.  I am envious.  We haven't seen snow in southern NY since before Christmas.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 12, 2023, 03:40:23 PM
I will admit to having a smirk on my face as I pulled up to the wood splitter. ;D
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 16, 2023, 03:55:19 PM
Sad news with this picture,  Greg Ponslet aka bornagainkawi has pass away. He was one of the good guys and is the guy in the center in the orange shirt.  The picture is from the cancer charity auction at Waconia in  2017.  We used his garage to do all the disassembly and re assembly.  I will miss him.

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Post by: mswyka on February 16, 2023, 04:46:16 PM
While sobering, thank you for this news.  It wasn't that long ago that I shipped him a few windscreens.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on February 16, 2023, 05:49:10 PM
I checked the logs and Greg was on Kawasakitrax the day he passed.  Kawaholic to the very end!
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Post by: Dandb7 on February 17, 2023, 04:46:32 AM
May he rest in peace in Kawasaki heaven.... :(
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Post by: gixxer6 on February 18, 2023, 07:29:02 AM
I recall swapping parts with him a few times over the years.  Sad news, RIP Greg. 
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 01, 2023, 11:40:16 AM
Braapfest 2023.  I and my brother are in the oval running the 1 lunger races.  The cats racing are Wankels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhmAMGX1SfI
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Post by: mswyka on March 01, 2023, 05:19:37 PM
Braapfest 2023.  I and my brother are in the oval running the 1 lunger races.  The cats racing are Wankels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhmAMGX1SfI

Looks like fun.  Nice drone work.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 02, 2023, 05:05:53 PM
Braapfest has been the highlight of my winters for a few years.

The 81 had another trouble free trip and is now resting on it's happy spot.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 12, 2023, 08:28:54 PM
The snow this year has been EPIC!!  Ran out of places to put it with the storm before this one.  So--lemon aid from that lemon.

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Post by: mswyka on March 13, 2023, 05:33:52 PM
Impressive snow pile.  Impressive sleds.  Are you starting to take bets on when the sled will hit the ground?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 14, 2023, 08:47:25 AM
Impressive snow pile.  Impressive sleds.  Are you starting to take bets on when the sled will hit the ground?

Yup
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 23, 2023, 08:32:04 PM
This one goes back to 2007.  This 78 Invader I nicknamed "Clumper" due to it kicking in at 6000 rpm and it runs really good.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 29, 2023, 09:37:22 PM
I put the red sled away.  Now the 81 will stay on the snow pile until the track touches the ground.  Last year at this time the track was almost touching the ground.

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Post by: mswyka on March 30, 2023, 08:55:39 AM
From this photo it looks like sometime in May.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 31, 2023, 08:35:10 AM
From this photo it looks like sometime in May.

It does look that way.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 03, 2023, 02:34:39 PM
April 1st, 2023 and the snow is 20 inches deep under the Invader.

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Post by: mswyka on April 03, 2023, 02:58:08 PM
April 1st, 2023 and the snow is 20 inches deep under the Invader.

If I didn't know better, I would think that this might be an April Fool.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 03, 2023, 04:11:57 PM
April 1st, 2023 and the snow is 20 inches deep under the Invader.

If I didn't know better, I would think that this might be an April Fool.

This is real.  The "I quit" was an April fool.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 22, 2023, 05:14:41 PM
Snow pile is not done yet  This picture is from a few days ago.  Sorry about the water mark,  this one might show up someplace else.

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Post by: mswyka on April 23, 2023, 07:50:41 AM
Snow pile is not done yet  This picture is from a few days ago.  Sorry about the water mark,  this one might show up someplace else.

May?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on April 23, 2023, 07:49:01 PM
The track touched the ground today and I put the sled away for the season.  The girl that lives here is glad to not have a sled in the yard!
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Post by: Interceptor398 on May 25, 2023, 12:47:29 PM
Had one follow me home again.  A 79 440 Drifter that all I had to was haul it away.  I still have trouble saying no to a price like that!!  Sled seems complete with a glimmer of hope for it.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 13, 2023, 12:59:56 PM
I understand this.

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Post by: Interceptor398 on June 30, 2023, 08:41:27 AM
This hot summer weather is only fun for a short time!  Not my sticker but it did make me smile.   Think snow.


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Post by: Interceptor398 on July 09, 2023, 06:56:01 PM
I helped clean up an oak tree in our town park that was 43 inches across with lots of nails in it.  Pretty tough on chains!!

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Post by: Interceptor398 on August 06, 2023, 11:36:17 AM
Not a picture but a fun video instead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8MsMHGVR1U
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 22, 2023, 10:08:39 AM
Wood pile is getting close to done.

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Post by: mswyka on October 22, 2023, 11:00:16 AM
Impressive pile!  Hope that hood is not headed for the splitter.
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 22, 2023, 06:38:33 PM
The hood is a pretty nice one from a 79 440 Invader.  The price was right so I have it as a spare.  The wood pile is almost good enough for 6 months of heating with wood.  I'm going to take some time and do my Interceptor suspension and make a few extra shafts to sell.
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Post by: mswyka on October 23, 2023, 05:45:17 AM
Which shafts do you make?
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Post by: Interceptor398 on October 23, 2023, 09:43:54 AM
Pretty much any of them.  Several years ago I did the research on suspension shafts for all the Kawasaki sleds and put together a sheet of each sled and the part numbers with the sizes for each.
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Post by: Dandb7 on October 24, 2023, 06:20:43 AM
Hi, If ever you make a few copies of 39116-3510 for the 550, i would be in for one..! Can't wait for the first snow.....Take care :-)
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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 24, 2023, 03:47:58 PM
Merry Christmas and a happy new your to you all!!

It kind of has a motor??

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Post by: Interceptor398 on December 31, 2023, 07:08:53 PM
This is what frosty nuts look like.  Happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 16, 2024, 07:05:44 PM
Hmmmmm

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Post by: mswyka on January 17, 2024, 06:33:51 AM
Don't do it
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Post by: Interceptor398 on January 17, 2024, 08:35:58 AM
Don't do it

ROFL   ;D ;D :D :D
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Post by: Interceptor398 on March 01, 2024, 06:37:26 PM
A batch of suspension shafts going to a good home soon.  I put grease groves in the pivot shafts.
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Post by: mswyka on March 02, 2024, 08:13:23 AM
A batch of suspension shafts going to a good home soon.  I put grease groves in the pivot shafts.

Very nice!  How do I get on your Christmas list?
Title: Re: Picture of the week, here we go!
Post by: Interceptor398 on March 03, 2024, 03:44:42 PM
Just wave and say hi every now and then.