Ugly 80,s Liquifires

Post by **guitardude081** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:00 pm

Come on Chuck.....you know you want it. Does this sound familiar. At least you're thinking Deere instead of the 3 Interceptors you were Hmmming and Hawwwing on last year at Haydays. I have experienced great luck with the Kawi Liquifires. The earlier style had its performance issues but, a clutching update can cure that. A fresh rebuild can do a lot for one of these as well. Plus, NO PRESTOLITES!!!!! The "rainbow" color scheme of the '80-'82's may catch the eye of a certain waiter at the Cornerstone as well. You know, the guy who just had to have JD Joe's autograph on his hello kitty wallet.

~Jack

TASKY · Post by **TASKY** » Sun Dec 26, 2010 3:43 pm

Chuck, I would advise you to steer clear of the Fire Series Deere. I do not need any more competition finding parts of that era. Just think of the hassle it would be to build another storage building. The countless hours of ebay and junkyard searches that would only take time away from your true passion (Figure Skating?). Forget storing things in the house, I once had some Twister cylinders on top of the fridge they are still missing. The ever growing blue tarp thing is only a temperary solution and with sleds piled all over the yard its only a matter of time till zoning laws catch up with me, I mean you. Storage containers and semi trailers only mask the problem. If you have a line drawn now 70's vs 80's the more you cross it the easier it becomes. Where will it end SKIROULE (inside joke)? No, stick to Poetry, Stamps, Bottlecaps or maybe even collecting teapots. Tap dancing???

I started collecting just the Fire series, then the 84's, then the direct drive sleds, then the race sleds, then the Cyclone era now the 100 series are singing their siren song. Where do you draw the line? Cling hearty to whatever pillar of strength you can grasp, do not begin the decent into random snowmobilia that beckons to your soul. Try staring out the window for an hour or so that always clears my head. Whatever you do do not add beer!! Unless your wallet is empty on second thought not even then. You'll start scheming and justifying, Crossing the line.

Chuck, I wish you the best but because you have already posted on this topic I fear it is too late.. TASKY

kenwaters · Post by **kenwaters** » Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:01 am

Amen to the Godfather!

JRC, That is one nice looking ride you have there, I can't wait to be up close and personal with it! Still looking at an end of the week finish for Joe and I, then test and tune.

Chuck,

Don't worry, a few minor mods, and it will be your happy sled!

I500 · Post by **I500** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:57 pm

I can not believe i just bought an ugly 83 Liquifire. My first 80,s sled ever... Now what to do with this.

I guess this was bound to happen and i blame Jack for this. I also blame Randy for contacting me and telling me he has one for me.

I kind of thought that sitting out in the middle of the lake with Tasky,s 84 Liquifire that wouldnt start for me as he was out riding my 77 would of convinced me not to ever buy one of these fancy machines. BUUTTTTT NOO.
I had to do it and i kind of liked it.

Pic of my new " Happy Sled" ?????

JDXspec · Post by **JDXspec** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:42 pm

Looks Good Chuck. Somehow it looks familiar?

Sprailfire340 · Post by **Sprailfire340** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:33 pm

Yes it does...why is that?

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:36 pm

Congrats Chuck! I am sure you will have it looking and running like new in no time. I can also send you a nice NOS care package for it too:>)

RLFollman · Post by **RLFollman** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:40 pm

Oh man.....looking at that pic, I understand what you mean by kinda ugly.

Here's what it looked like after I wiped the dust off.... :lol22:

S_Kyle · Post by **S_Kyle** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:51 pm

Wow thats a very clean looking machine.

JDT · Post by **JDT** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:40 am

Chuck it realy pains me to know that you are in such distress.

I will be happy to take this ugly sled off your hands.

AirborneX4Special · Post by **AirborneX4Special** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:52 am

Very nice, Chuck. Isn't it fun over here on the Darkside?

Pat

I500 · Post by **I500** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:11 pm

All you 80,s collectors have always scared me but here i am. What have i become?

Never thought i,d see the day. Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fixed up the 83 Liquifire is a pretty neat sled......... Darn, did i say that outloud?

RLFollman · Post by **RLFollman** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:16 pm

It's just leaving......

I500 · Post by **I500** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:40 pm

Thanks Randy....Sorry i wasnt able to pick it up myself.

Maybe i will meet you at Waconia

Skiwhizj · Post by **Skiwhizj** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:25 pm

Chuck, I will be honest with you I am glad that you are gaining some interest in the late model liquifires, that at least gives me a chance at the next liquidator to go for sale at auction! But for now I will just keep plugging away at the 295/s. I dont think you will regret that purchase one bit, it looks like a clean and well cared for sled nice find! Jamie

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