ski spreaders?
ski spreaders?
so did deere ever offer ski spreaders ? the deals that bolt between the ski and the spring ive seen several deere sleds with them over the years mostly mid mounts . never noticed them in any catalogs or print .were these aftermarket or a farmer fix ? wade .
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crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
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Re: ski spreaders?
I remember when I was a kid (which wasn't too many years ago) seeing them for sale in Dennis Kirk correct me if remembering tho guys.
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Re: ski spreaders?
These were an aftermarket item, the catalogs generally had them. Years ago they were talked about every winter here. Some guys liked them, others not so much. Mid-mounts were the model of choice to see them on.
Also, years back, it seemed that every winter someone would get a mid-mount running, take it for a spin, then come on here describing it as a "deathtrap"! Way too tippy and unstable!
Being as my JDX8 has finished the Vintage Challenge 4 times in a row, I dispute that assessment. But you do have to RIDE them.
Also, years back, it seemed that every winter someone would get a mid-mount running, take it for a spin, then come on here describing it as a "deathtrap"! Way too tippy and unstable!
Being as my JDX8 has finished the Vintage Challenge 4 times in a row, I dispute that assessment. But you do have to RIDE them.
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Re: ski spreaders?
Brian you are spot on. We mid-mount riders should be able to qualify for a healthcare rebate for gym membership as a hour on a mid-mount is a damn good work-out!
Of course the physical therapy for back pain and knee replacement tend to make that healthcare savings disappear...
Of course the physical therapy for back pain and knee replacement tend to make that healthcare savings disappear...
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Re: ski spreaders?
I loved riding the mid-mount sleds when I was younger and had 2 good legs and feet ! Now that i am older w/one good leg (thats questionable) I have to stick to the darkside sleds.. although that seems to be a task staying on them also at 50mph.. I sometimes forget that the seat is made for my BUTT and not my one knee..
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Re: ski spreaders?
i just ordered some from parts unlimited a month ago. They are still available
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Re: ski spreaders?
I've always wanted to know how much it affects the steering. Seems to me it would make it a little squirrely in the turns. Any input would be helpful before I go buy a set.
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Re: ski spreaders?
ive got a set on a 295s im fixing to take off , was actually the inspiration for the post, you can try them for yourself !!! wadeliquitisplit80 wrote:I've always wanted to know how much it affects the steering. Seems to me it would make it a little squirrely in the turns. Any input would be helpful before I go buy a set.
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
Re: ski spreaders?
I know on other sleds they can break spindles. Any chance of it happening on the Deere sleds?
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
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Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno