spitfire

markyG · Post by **markyG** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:21 am

Hello,
I just bought a 82 spitfire and wanted to know it would be like my ski doo citation 4500.I never owned a john deere sled so could someone also tell me how much hp this has and fast it will go.The sled is in real nice shape.And also what is this "fireburst" thing all about thats on the glovebox.

thanks mark

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 12:36 pm

Hi Mark,

Your Spitfire is a nice little trail sled. It's light, at 285 lbs, and snappy for only having 28 hp. "Fireburst" was the name Deere gave it's motors after they went to Kawi Power in 79 for the Trailfire, and 1980 for the rest of the line.

It is not fast however, and will probably top out around 55 mph, maybe 60. It is direct drive, meaning it has no chain case, and the large diameter secondary clutch is mounted directly on the drive axle.

I would assume the 4500 Citation would take it, but I really can't verify that.

Enjoy your sled,
-Joe Rainville
"Tech-Ed"

81spitfire · Post by **81spitfire** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:16 pm

if your 82 is anything like my 81 u will love it they are a nice efficiant reliable trail sled. mine also can withstand a teanager (thats me) abbusing the heck out of it. use good gas and ride alot.

markyG · Post by **markyG** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:34 pm

Thanks for the info guys.hope we get a good snow in michigan this year.