Taking a vintage sled on a long haul!!

[KawiSpitfiretony]

I was wondering how many people took their Deere or other vintage sleds for a long trip on the trails

I know there not the comfiest sleds with all of its 1inch suspension

My brother in law got me a OFSC trail pass for my 1980 spitfire I'm just kind of nervous how far it would make it..

Bring plugs and belts that about all I can do with it


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[ihengineer76]

I've ridden my '83 Liquifire over 200 miles in a day. Do the proper mechanical maintenance, bring some tools, plugs, and a belt, and you should be fine. The question more becomes how much can your body take!

[mfd1221]

Tom is right, I put 170 miles on my 83 LF last year in the Northwoods of Wi. If it is mechanically sound and the trails are good I wouldn't be scared to ride it as long and far as you can. Along with what Tom said I do carry a tow rope just in case. Funny thing is I have used it to tow a modern sled and not had to be towed yet. I probably just jinxed myself, lol


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[Matt]

I've done several hundred miles a weekend many times, but that's after a complete rebuild - all new chassis & suspension bearings, any wear parts checked & replaced, engine rebuilt. I wouldn't try to do it with a barn-fresh sled, that's where you're going to have problems.

[I500]

460 miles on my Liquidator at a 3 day vintage for Vintagesleds.com... She didn't miss a beat even at -15 at 2am

[Steven]

The trails are a lot smoother during the week. They get pretty beat up on the weekends. Where are you riding? I see your from hamilton. The big hydro line just south of the escarpment is a great place to ride and work out any issues. If we get some snow!!!!!!!

[TOYMECH]

Steven/Tony, I'm from Hamilton here. Give me a holler if you ever want to get together and ride. That is, IF we get snow around here!
Greg

[ljm]

Greg/Steven/Tony Trails are about to open around here. Feel free to bring your sleds and we can go for ride!

[sledhead16]

Fresh rebuild and everything gone through will eliminate potential issues, but even so, I lost 3 bolts in 25mi, it was rough though and I was hauling the mail

[AirborneX4Special]

New, old, doesn't matter much. They are machines.....if it has tires or tracks, it will be trouble sooner or later.

Yeah, yeah, I know I left one candidate for trouble out, but I was being polite on a public forum.

[TOYMECH]

Hey Lloyd! Sounds good and appreciate the invite! Will you be at Howick Sunday?

[ljm]

Baring any unforeseen circumstances I will be at Howick on Sunday Greg! Are you planning on being there?

Trails around here listed as limited today

[TOYMECH]

Ditto, much the same as your reply, Lloyd. All goes well we will see you Sunday. Don't look for the old Sportside. Keep your eye out for a newer white short box GMC
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[ljm]

What?? Greg has a different truck?? next you'll be buying a new sled

[TOYMECH]

Ah, that too...it's yellow, black and grey and has a bee on it... it's been an expensive summer...