Hey guys,
Several of us are planning on taking 340S sleds to the 2009 Vintage challenge ride. Brian, Don, Rainville, and myself are all working on them. We have exchanged emails and have tried to help each other out with parts, and sources for hard to find items on these sleds.
Who else out there is working on one?
Alot of items we need are cheaper in bulk. Some of us may have access to parts or resources that others may need and not realize it.
I'm currently working on the windshield gaskets that fit the hood. I've got the rubber cord but struggling with getting it grooved and slotted for the windshield tabs to fit into.
Thanks,
Troy
Who all is working on a 340S for the VC ride?
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'72 400
'73 400, (2)500's, 600
'74 295/S (restored) 2010 HOF poker run survivor.
'75 800, JDX8,
'75 340/S 2011 & 2012 Vintage Challenge finisher.
'76 (2)400's
'78 Liquifire 340,440
'79 Spitfire
"If it has Tits, Tires, or Tracks it's gonna cost you money!"
'73 400, (2)500's, 600
'74 295/S (restored) 2010 HOF poker run survivor.
'75 800, JDX8,
'75 340/S 2011 & 2012 Vintage Challenge finisher.
'76 (2)400's
'78 Liquifire 340,440
'79 Spitfire
"If it has Tits, Tires, or Tracks it's gonna cost you money!"
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400brian
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An example of sharing resources would be this:
Last January, I bought a seat cover from John for the 340S. He sent along a bunch of silver snaps, as he knew I was ditching the velcro for snaps. The more I thought about it however, the more convinced I became that I had to have black snaps.
It takes 32 to do the seat and tank cover, and I bought them from a fabric and notions supplier out of Florida. They sent a catalog along with the snaps, and that is when I realized that I could have bought 100 snaps for just a few more bucks, enough for 3 sleds.
If anyone needs snaps, speak up.
Last January, I bought a seat cover from John for the 340S. He sent along a bunch of silver snaps, as he knew I was ditching the velcro for snaps. The more I thought about it however, the more convinced I became that I had to have black snaps.
It takes 32 to do the seat and tank cover, and I bought them from a fabric and notions supplier out of Florida. They sent a catalog along with the snaps, and that is when I realized that I could have bought 100 snaps for just a few more bucks, enough for 3 sleds.
If anyone needs snaps, speak up.
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'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
Who all is working on a 340S for the VC ride?
McMasterCarr sells the black snaps in packages of 100 for $48.37.
I know I mention MCM often but they really do carry a lot of stuff that is uesd on sleds.
24 hour a day phone number and they stock everything! I have never placed an order with them that was backorderd.
The search engine on the website is great! www.mcmaster.com
And no, I do not own their stock.
:)
I know I mention MCM often but they really do carry a lot of stuff that is uesd on sleds.
24 hour a day phone number and they stock everything! I have never placed an order with them that was backorderd.
The search engine on the website is great! www.mcmaster.com
And no, I do not own their stock.
:)Todd Schrupp
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400brian
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I haven't looked at Mc Carr....
To be specific, the snaps I have are Matte Black ( match the vinyl ) $35 per hundred.
However, you then have to add the male half ( eyelet ) $ 23 per hundred.
No claims being made.
To be specific, the snaps I have are Matte Black ( match the vinyl ) $35 per hundred.
However, you then have to add the male half ( eyelet ) $ 23 per hundred.
No claims being made.
'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
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It must have been the mug of yours Rich, you probably scared it right off there.. 
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
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Hopefully I will have NOS TYPE snow flap by then..... I might have found a supplier for belting.
Kenny
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"I Hunt For it, Purchase it, Haul it, Sometimes Repair it, Sometimes Break it, Then Fix it Again, Label it, Warehouse it, Talk About it, So NOW, HOW Can I Take Any Less $$ For It?"
"God I love the smell of KLOTZ in the morning, That smell, you know that Gasoline/Oil Smell, MAKES the whole place SMELL like.. LIKE VICTORY. You know someday the 2 strokers are gonna end..."
Do Anti-War Protesters have reunions? If so what do they TALK about?