I500 jitters already

[haymaker]

I would stay away from any kawi powered sled, i have never been able to keep them running. run the 78 or the 340s. just mount a xtra cdi next to the original so you can plug in the next one as they burn out. the ccw sleds seem more reliable to me. Bryan

[Matt]

I would stay away from any kawi powered sled, i have never been able to keep them running. run the 78 or the 340s. just mount a xtra cdi next to the original so you can plug in the next one as they burn out. the ccw sleds seem more reliable to me. Bryan

I gotta say, this seems really off-base. There are plenty of Kawasaki powered sleds that run a looooong time, and as a one-day mileage comparison to the race, a bunch of them have finished the Vintage Challenge multiple times, which is more then can be said for any 340/s. Not to downplay the awesomeness of a 340/s, but they're clearly tricky to keep running.

[lwb140]

Don't forget to wave at Rainville when you go by.

oh my , I sure his luck this year will be better , the rainbird has been awefully silent on the forum lately especially about the i500 ...poke poke wade

[haymaker]

I dont think its off base to first pick the most reliable sled to finish a race as long as a leg of the I-500. I would definitely trust my 340s before a kawi powered liquifire. A 340s chassis and a 78 cyclone single carb 340 would be even better yet. I dont believe most people are expecting to win the race but finishing would be a win for me. Keep the sleds simple. Bryan

[lwb140]

ive thought about the 78 cyclone idea too. i think kenny was really onto something building one . the paint scheme was never my favorite on them but that really doesnt matter in this instance . "keep the sleds simple" may be a motto to live by . wade

[HoosierDeereMan]

I have NO experience racing, but I agree that simple is better. It's just less to go wrong. Parts availabity has to play a huge factor in what sled a guy elects to race. Parts for the Kawi powered sleds are still readily available. Also with several guys racing the Kawi powered Liquifires if you need something in a pinch they may be able to help you out. As with everything, I think testing is huge. The more seat time a guy can get the more bugs you can shake out prior to the race. I think that would also help you learn the characteristics of the sled. With modifications made to enhance handling it may take awhile to learn how a sled will react in certain situations and expose you machines strengths and weaknesses. Good Luck to you guys. If it was easy everybody would do it!

Troy

[WinnipegStPaul9]

I would stay away from any kawi powered sled, i have never been able to keep them running. run the 78 or the 340s. just mount a xtra cdi next to the original so you can plug in the next one as they burn out. the ccw sleds seem more reliable to me. Bryan

I gotta say, this seems really off-base. There are plenty of Kawasaki powered sleds that run a looooong time, and as a one-day mileage comparison to the race, a bunch of them have finished the Vintage Challenge multiple times, which is more then can be said for any 340/s. Not to downplay the awesomeness of a 340/s, but they're clearly tricky to keep running.

Matt is dead on here. Neither the 340/S or Dators have a terrific record for finishing the VC because both are finicky. Also, parts are hard to find.

[jdsledhead]

Well good luck to the vintage racers, but if someone doesn't make it to the start line or wants to stick around for day 3 I need a gas man! Rainville just isnt reliable enough

[Wildfire II]

WHAT !!! 340/s not finishing VC. The most finickey part back then was the clutches. The way the rules are read for this race you can make this slead finish and keep on going clear back to wisconsin. It is a very reliable slead, just steer clear of the trees!!

[lwb140]

thanks for the positive comments on the 340/s .im still without a camera but im building a 340/s and a 78 liquifire both, ill abandon the 340/s for the liquifire only when it becomes apparant that it needs to be , wade

[WinnipegStPaul9]

Wade, friend to friend, concentrate on one and one only. Otherwise you'll have two half finished.

DA

[JDXspec]

I totally agree with Don. You can only drive one at a time

[lwb140]

ya but everybody says i cant make a 340/s live so i better have a backup for testing so when it falls apart i can jump on a 78 and make the race

[hotrodcr250]

will be nice to have the spare sled on the trailor (78 lf)also will be super cool to see a 340s at the starting line,i see no reason why those two sleds wont be finished by the time the snow flies here in indiana, chris

[lwb140]

maybe we can rent it to rainville !!! wade