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Old 12-25-2008, 06:54 PM
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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 12-25-2008, 07:26 PM
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lol, nice

i wish kawi still made sleds...
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 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
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 08:36 PM
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Damm strobak... yer a cutie toO! Don't think ive ever seen your pictures before.
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 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!
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 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
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 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
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:52 PM
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Yes, Panther 660 triple, 4 stroke. Does pretty good on gas actually, and has a big tank.
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 10:57 PM
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oh, its a 4-stroke.. those kickass on gas, the 2's eat it.
 
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Old 12-25-2008, 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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