That looks like it was a great day. (I mean the Manitoba one, not the Wisconsin dirt pile)
It's best to make use of the snow we still have, we know it'll be a pain when it eventually starts to melt.
I put 40 miles on the Trailfires this weekend, too.
At least 6 inches of nice dry snow on hard frozen snow underneath, absolutely great riding.
Here's a pic of my buddy after he made a wrong move. Some routes looked like they were solid, but turned out to be fluffy drifts. No damage, although the windshield has a couple more cracks.
It's snowing right now, maybe 4 more inches by tomorrow night, and it's not supposed to get above freezing until the weekend.
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1979 Trailfire 440, dad bought from Steinbach, MB JD dealership in 1980 with 1,200 mile and an aluminum tunnel on it, regular rider, 5,055 miles 1980 Trailfire 340, bought in 2008 with TA440A-C202 engine in it, regular rider, 6,250 miles, LF rubber track 1979 Trailfire 340, bought in 2009, in pieces and rough cosmetic shape, 440 cylinders ready to go in (need pistons still), no odometer
I'd say the sled is in good shape, but needs to be finished yet.
Here's the list of issues:
Needs both the dimmer and kill switch for the handle bars.
Needs light replaced, voltage regulator installed, brake light replaced.
Track is starting to rip on my, it also needs to be tensioned as it ratches.
Need to figure out how to put the air box onto a mikuni carb.
Cover for the clutch side is in rough, but usable condition.
Missing top and recoil side covers. (I made an aluminum top cover for it)
O yeah, it's snowing more tonight to.
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