Sled_Hed Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, racinfarmer said: If it is too wet to be out in the fields and feel up to the drive, I may hit up Gilman. When we lived in the hood, Gilman was only a 25 minute drive and it is a great little swap. Would go every year. Yep, it's been a few years since I've went but we have found treasures there. It's close to an hour drive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Anyone here know anything about Kawasaki Drifter F/A 340's? Thinking about picking this one up. Engine parts availability is my main concern. Don't see a lot for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Anyone here know anything about Kawasaki Drifter F/A 340's? Thinking about picking this one up. Engine parts availability is my main concern. Don't see a lot for them. That doesn't seem like a half bad deal. I want to say the engine is the same as JD Spitfires that came after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 18 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Anyone here know anything about Kawasaki Drifter F/A 340's? Thinking about picking this one up. Engine parts availability is my main concern. Don't see a lot for them. Is that the same motor that Arctic Cat had when they ran Kawasaki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 8:45 PM, racinfarmer said: Anyone here know anything about Kawasaki Drifter F/A 340's? Thinking about picking this one up. Engine parts availability is my main concern. Don't see a lot for them. Sounds like a 1 year sled. If the case is good should be able to work around the rest. https://www.snowmobileworld.com/threads/1980-kawasaki-drifter-f-a.48453/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 9:06 PM, Sled_Hed said: That doesn't seem like a half bad deal. I want to say the engine is the same as JD Spitfires that came after it. I'm thinking you are right on Deere and/or others using the F/A engine parts. Doing more digging before I commit to buying anything. Still have way too much shit to get moving for this year alone, not sure I'm up for another project as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I'm thinking you are right on Deere and/or others using the F/A engine parts. Doing more digging before I commit to buying anything. Still have way too much shit to get moving for this year alone, not sure I'm up for another project as of yet. Believe the J/D liquifire had a kawasaki lowerend but John deere cylinders. F/A ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterman Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I thought the Drifter was a rebadged sno jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 23 hours ago, Doug said: Believe the J/D liquifire had a kawasaki lowerend but John deere cylinders. F/A ?? Still digging on these. Looks like they aren't overly fast sleds, but damn do they look like they should be. Guess it was their budget model back in the day. Just kind of looking for a vintage ride and whatever comes my way that suits my fancy may be what ends up in the shop. 1 hour ago, Winterman said: I thought the Drifter was a rebadged sno jet I think they bought Sno Jet to get into the snowmobile game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 7:08 PM, racinfarmer said: Still digging on these. Looks like they aren't overly fast sleds, but damn do they look like they should be. Guess it was their budget model back in the day. Just kind of looking for a vintage ride and whatever comes my way that suits my fancy may be what ends up in the shop. Also looking a little bit not that I need more projects. 1979 Centurion is currently on the look and see list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Doug said: Also looking a little bit not that I need more projects. 1979 Centurion is currently on the look and see list. I'm actually not really sure what I'm looking for. One of those "I'll know it when I see it" things I guess. Short list, maybe? -Brut -Kawasaki -late model Deere -Doo RV style -Late 80's/early 90's Cat long track utility style sled -96/97 Phazer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Cheetah still doesn't want to pull fuel. Might need to pull the carb again and clean out under the Welch plugs. Ugg... Side note, it has electric start, so I finally wised up and borrowed the battery from the riding mower. All else fails, one way check valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995xcr600 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Picked up a wedge driveshaft and a rear skid out of an 88 Indy 400 to do a rubber track swap into my 77 TX 440. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) The Enticer has spark! Weak spark, IMO, but spark nonetheless. Cheetah runs too, but not well. Once it is running, she'll run, but doesn't want to stay running. I'm sure I need to drill out Welch plugs and do the whole carb. Edited November 20, 2023 by racinfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 There is a consignment auction near me with 3 old 1 lunger 100 sleds and 2 pallets of parts on it ending next weekend. High bid on all 5 lots is $2 each. This could be bad... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Well, gave up on the Enticer carb and ordered up the stuff needed for a VM34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Our club president bought this for his great grandson. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 So I've been passively looking for a good deal on an Arctic Cat Quad Track groomer. One popped up for sale near us, but I thought the price was too high. Someone else didn't, since it has already sold. Needless to say, I'm buying the next one that looks reasonably decent and is a good price... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted December 23, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted December 23, 2023 I found this going thru a box of old photos. I'm pretty sure it's a 69 or 70 panther and probably a 50 year old picture. Me driving and brother riding bitch. To put it in perspective I'm 63 now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 This would be a cool sled to have - always loved the big fin Triples of ‘74/‘75! https://wausau.craigslist.org/snw/d/colby-1975-polaris-tx500/7700091808.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Stephen Hawking said: I found this going thru a box of old photos. I'm pretty sure it's a 69 or 70 panther and probably a 50 year old picture. Me driving and brother riding bitch. To put it in perspective I'm 63 now. Cool pic! Looks to be a 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995xcr600 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Skid dismantled, cleaned, bearings replaced, things painted and reassembled. Just need new shocks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 For all the cameras, phones, GoPros, etc. you see at these vintage enduro races (1 Lunger 100's), you almost never for that shit on the Youtubes. At least not the later ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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