Preparations are moving slowly. I have had the two sleds running, and they are in my parent's heated garage waiting my attention. The pickup has been to the dealer to have a starting issue resolved, bad temp sensor was the problem.
I am now registered in MI. Not as a sex offender ( that would have been my first choice ). The X8 now has a Historic Snowmobile sticker, no more trail passes! I sent in the paper work on Jan 14, and got the sticker on the 25th.
Katy and I are looking forward to a great weekend in the Northwoods. Trail conditions are currently reported to be good to excellent.
Word is that there may be another X8 on the Vintage Challenge.
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400brian
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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.
Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
brian , I really think you are the only man that sits on big enough stones to ride the vc on a midmount wade
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
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nick80lf
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Brian,
Did they mail your historic registration to your house or did you need a "valid Michigan address"?
Did they mail your historic registration to your house or did you need a "valid Michigan address"?
80 Liquifire (purchased 1996 ~ Running)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2010 ~ Running....Now)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2011 ~ Not running - I officially have a problem now)
83 Snowfire (purchased 2014 father/son restoration project)
78 Spitfire ~ sold (should have been shot for this)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2010 ~ Running....Now)
80 Liquifire (purchased 2011 ~ Not running - I officially have a problem now)
83 Snowfire (purchased 2014 father/son restoration project)
78 Spitfire ~ sold (should have been shot for this)
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JoeRainville
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Lindner,
Wade and I plan to spend a week in St. Germain riding before the HOF events. Since your rotary phone can't get pic's, here is a preview of my Liquifire:
Assuming we survive the I-500, she will be at the Vintage Challenge. Just to hedge my bets, I am also bringing Cari's Sprintfire, a rebuilt 82 Liquifire, and a modern Cat or two just in case I "pull a Rainville" and trash the sled again. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Later Liquidator!
-JDJR
Wade and I plan to spend a week in St. Germain riding before the HOF events. Since your rotary phone can't get pic's, here is a preview of my Liquifire:
Assuming we survive the I-500, she will be at the Vintage Challenge. Just to hedge my bets, I am also bringing Cari's Sprintfire, a rebuilt 82 Liquifire, and a modern Cat or two just in case I "pull a Rainville" and trash the sled again. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Later Liquidator!
-JDJR
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sledder670
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
With the vintage Michigan sticker you will still need a Wisconsin trail pass. Illinois law is it has to be registered in the state your drivers license is. Not sure how the others work
I buy sell and service all brands. Contact me and i might be able to help. sleds 2-liquidators, 75 340/S, 80 liquifire, 78 440 liquifire, 75 jd 300, 83 9700 skidoo blizzard, 86 skidoo formula plus, 79 motoski super sonic, 91 skidoo mach 1 x, 92 formula plus x, 95 mxz 440, 3 toni hiakonen edition mxz's, 98 mxzx, 97 mxzx, 77 skidoo rv cross coutry, 77 skidoo Rv 340, 75 skidoo tnt 340FA, 97skidoo formula3LT, 06 800 skidoo summit, 08 skidoo tnt full trail mod with nos
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400brian
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Mailed to my residence. Roger Jordan has said that out of state registrations were anticipated from day one.nick80lf wrote:Brian,
Did they mail your historic registration to your house or did you need a "valid Michigan address"?
I had thought "proof of ownership" to be the biggest issue, as WI has never titled sleds. However, MI gives you several ways to do this. One is prior registration, since I had renewed my WI reg on-line, I still had the renewal ticket.
I sent that in with my application and $$, and they accepted that.
'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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400brian
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
WI would be happy if you registered your sled here, and I think its a better deal then the trail pass.sledder670 wrote:With the vintage Michigan sticker you will still need a Wisconsin trail pass. Illinois law is it has to be registered in the state your drivers license is. Not sure how the others work
Being as I live in WI, I have the sleds registered here, I do not need a trail pass.
'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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The S Man
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Joe,
That's GREAT!!!!!!
That's GREAT!!!!!!
She thinks all my jokes are corny,Convict movies make her horny
She likes ketchup on her scrambled eggs, Swears like a sailor when she shaves her legs.....John Prine
She likes ketchup on her scrambled eggs, Swears like a sailor when she shaves her legs.....John Prine
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sledder670
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
I do register in both states better deal. Forgot to send my forms in though and had to buy a trail pass. Is Wisconsin looking at doing a vintage sticker like Michigan?
I buy sell and service all brands. Contact me and i might be able to help. sleds 2-liquidators, 75 340/S, 80 liquifire, 78 440 liquifire, 75 jd 300, 83 9700 skidoo blizzard, 86 skidoo formula plus, 79 motoski super sonic, 91 skidoo mach 1 x, 92 formula plus x, 95 mxz 440, 3 toni hiakonen edition mxz's, 98 mxzx, 97 mxzx, 77 skidoo rv cross coutry, 77 skidoo Rv 340, 75 skidoo tnt 340FA, 97skidoo formula3LT, 06 800 skidoo summit, 08 skidoo tnt full trail mod with nos
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jdsledsrgr8
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Looking forward to seeing everyone once again. Thoughts and good wishes for all the I500 guys, you have my admiration, maybe someday I will get a set. Anxious to hear the stories, especially Joe, Wade and Chris who I am most familar with.
This year I became friends with a Ski Doo vintage guy in my home town (Craig Kittleson) and I talked him into taking in the HOF weekend but we decided to do the Swamp Challenge ride on Saturday. So I will not be on the real vintage challenge up to Fish Tales. Still plan to be at the Poker Ride Friday, Fish Fry Friday night and Saturday night banquet to be able to catch up with many.
Weather and trail conditions look to be excellent this year. I will be up with family riding at Boulder Junction this weekend to confirm all the reports.
Look forward to seeing everyone and especially our Deere representatives on the HOF board.
Matt
This year I became friends with a Ski Doo vintage guy in my home town (Craig Kittleson) and I talked him into taking in the HOF weekend but we decided to do the Swamp Challenge ride on Saturday. So I will not be on the real vintage challenge up to Fish Tales. Still plan to be at the Poker Ride Friday, Fish Fry Friday night and Saturday night banquet to be able to catch up with many.
Weather and trail conditions look to be excellent this year. I will be up with family riding at Boulder Junction this weekend to confirm all the reports.
Look forward to seeing everyone and especially our Deere representatives on the HOF board.
Matt
Mt. Horeb WI
1976 Liquidator
1976 Liquidator Clone
1978 Liquifire 440
1976 Liquidator
1976 Liquidator Clone
1978 Liquifire 440
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400brian
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
My understanding is that bills have been introduced several times, but the DNR is against this, as they fear they we lose $$, I'm not getting my hopes up.sledder670 wrote:I do register in both states better deal. Forgot to send my forms in though and had to buy a trail pass. Is Wisconsin looking at doing a vintage sticker like Michigan?
The bill to require everyone to join a snowmobile club has stalled as well, not that I was too keen on it.
'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.
Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Hey Guys,
A friend of mine, Dustin Ehler, will be at RWTC on a restored 1979 SkiDoo Blizzard 7500 Plus....make sure you give him a hard time!!! Here is a pic of his restored mount:
A friend of mine, Dustin Ehler, will be at RWTC on a restored 1979 SkiDoo Blizzard 7500 Plus....make sure you give him a hard time!!! Here is a pic of his restored mount:
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80 JD TrailFire 340 (440 motor, currently toasted)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)
Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
You can't really rib him too much. That is a sweet looking machine. 
Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
Does it help he said there isnt any 3 legged Deere on the hood of this! I told him it was a nice sled but NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE, and he told me to just keep telling myself that, lol! He did put alot of work into it, and it is a very nice machine.JDT wrote:You can't really rib him too much. That is a sweet looking machine.
80 JD TrailFire 340 (440 motor, currently toasted)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)
80 JD LiquiFire (currently being restored)
80 JD Spitfire (becoming this years rider, hopefully)
80 JD Spitfire (project, parts? Who knows...)
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JoeRainville
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Re: Countdown to the RWTC 2014
In just under the wire, I finally installed the motor the Watersboy rebuilt for me last year into Cari's 83 Sprintfire. I also replaced every piece of fuel and oil line in the sled, cleaned the carb, blasted and painted the exhaust and replaced one of the coolant hoses that was rubbing on the recoil:
During the start up process, I found the darn oil pump was not moving any oil, even after repeated priming and such. Turns out that pump was hosed, but luckily I had an NOS one on the shelf. After a proper purge, she started moving oil just fine.
As of last night, everything was bolted up and she is ready to go. Cari "might" attempt the poker run this year...
Looking forward to riding with you guys, and guiding the 6th Vintage Challenge...
-Joe
During the start up process, I found the darn oil pump was not moving any oil, even after repeated priming and such. Turns out that pump was hosed, but luckily I had an NOS one on the shelf. After a proper purge, she started moving oil just fine.
As of last night, everything was bolted up and she is ready to go. Cari "might" attempt the poker run this year...
Looking forward to riding with you guys, and guiding the 6th Vintage Challenge...
-Joe
Honorary Tech Editor
Chuck Norris doesn't get frost bite. He bites the frost.
Chuck Norris doesn't get frost bite. He bites the frost.