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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Default Kawasaki represent in the snow

Even though Kawi has been out of the snowmobile game since 1982, my factory race Kawi riding gear (and an extra layer) was plenty enough to use for a few days of snowmobiling while visiting my dad I got a few questions and interesting looks from other sleds out on the trails. Just under 600 miles in 2 days back and forth across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan






But then I ran out of supplies, and they had to send a chopper...

 

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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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lol, nice

i wish kawi still made sleds...
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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my first sled was an old Kawi Intruder. Pretty nice actually.

Here is a link to all the UP snowmobile trail maps...

http://www.fishweb.com/recreation/sn...rails/cup.html
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Damm strobak... yer a cutie toO! Don't think ive ever seen your pictures before.
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Looks like a good time, Sro ... 600 miles on a snow mobile, that's got to be seriously fun!
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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correct me if im wrong but that looks like an artic cat tripple... 600 miles prob wasnt to cheap either
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Yeah, but all those miles can make you feel like you took a beating when you haven't ridden since last winter


Thanks Chicky... you too
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Yes, Panther 660 triple, 4 stroke. Does pretty good on gas actually, and has a big tank.
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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oh, its a 4-stroke.. those kickass on gas, the 2's eat it.
 
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Yeah, it isn't quite as fast, but plenty fast for cruising on trails and breaking a little bit of fresh powder. Spins the track, and will hang the *** end out on demand. Good enough for me
 



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