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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Kawasaki Project”
In spite of a lack of evidence, work has occurred in occasional bursts in the off season. I did address the major crack in the seat foam, most likely due to running it without a seat cover. I cut out most of the bad foam, glued in a replacement piece, and shaped it to (mostly) match the existing foam. There is a little…Read More

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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Some of us are old enough to remember the album “Twin Sons of Different Mothers”. That comes to mind when I look at this photo. Imagine yourself walking into a dealer showroom in 1979 and see these two sitting on the showroom floor. It would be a ‘Where do I sign” moment.

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- Neenah Gary
  2 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Agreed, every decade has a look and feel and these two are proof of the best the 70’s had to offer.
- Hermie
  2 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  A couple of really nice looking sleds. There were some really sharp sleds in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
jr37 posted in the group The Picture Page

• 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lake of the Clouds sunrise 10/10/26

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Eagle1 posted in the group The Picture Page

• 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Just back from Arizona/Utah. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon.
Amazing amazing views!!!!!! Couple of many many pics I took. Lol

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- Snowtrailsusa
  3 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Thanks for posting, Eagle. Must’ve been a fun trip!
  - euphoric1
    3 weeks, 3 days ago
    
    Yes, Thank You for sharing!! Nice pictures!
- Minnesota Kelly
  2 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Can’t have too many trip photos!
Snowtrailsusa posted in the group The Picture Page

• 1 month ago

A couple of pictures of Color in the last days of September. The first being from the Observation Tower on Timm’s Hill in Wisconsin. The second is the Lake Gogebic area in the Upper Penninsula.

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- euphoric1
  1 month ago
  
  WOW!! now that’s color!
Neenah Gary posted in the group The Picture Page

• 1 month, 1 week ago

Here’s one of my favorite photos from snowmobiling… There’s a time for riding with your hair on fire, and then there’s other times when you want to connect with nature. This was one of those moments to stop, kill the engine and just listen to the quiet of nature’s outdoors in the winter. Just me, the horse, and the Old Barn in the background.

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Snowtrailsusa posted in the group General Discussion

• 1 month, 1 week ago

PROGRAMMING NOTES;

Hello, on this First Day of Autumn. Cooler temps greet us each mornng now and I’m good with that. I’m quite sure we’ll have some Indian Summer yet but we’ve flipped another page on the calender and that’s one page closer to Winter.

I thought it timely for me to pass along some info regarding the website. We launched a…Read More

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- Minnesota Kelly
  1 month, 1 week ago
  
  Great bit of advice on the Forum feature Gary! By all means people, give it a look. I think you’ll really like how well it will work for discussing specific topics.
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 1 month, 3 weeks ago

OK “Shop” people, I need some feedback. A number of you have faithfully followed my various sled build threads over the years on John’s site but there may be some of you that haven’t. For those that have, there may be builds you have missed, builds you may have forgotten, and there are at least a couple that never made their way into any build…Read More

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- euphoric1
  1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  I can honestly say there are no builds that I have forgotten, however the couple that never made it into any of your posts would sure be nice to see, even if just pictures and not any in depth coverage but…. be ready for the questions LOL! revisiting and introducing us to past projects would be cool! I for one am all in!
  - Minnesota Kelly
    1 month, 3 weeks ago
    
    Brian, I’m thinking your memory is better than mine. You probably remember stuff I don’t. I’m going to have to do some thinking to summarize a project that may have taken several months, or even years, in just a few paragraphs. In addition, there were a few sleds that, while I had the best of intentions of making them a project, it never…Read More
    - euphoric1
      1 month, 3 weeks ago
      
      Doesnt have to be anything crazy Kelly, I’m sure all of us would appreciate a walk down Kellys resto memory lane. even if only pictures.
    - euphoric1
      1 month, 3 weeks ago
      
      Kelly, later this month my wife and I will be going to the Wide Open Wisconsin show and last year a swear the swap portion of the show had almost doubled in comparison to the year before. I’d like to help you with finding anything you might need for Kawabunga project or anything you might need to ice the cake of other projects you have done. If…Read More
      
      Minnesota Kelly
      1 month, 3 weeks ago
      
      Thanks for the offer Brian. Yes, there is a messaging feature here and it works well. From what I gather, it’s a good show. If I come up with anything you might run across in just passing by a vendor, I’ll let you know. in any case, have fun at the show!
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 months ago

Hood is painted. The light plays tricks on this color and my phone. It’s actually a little darker than it looks in the photo. Should look sharp with the 82 graphics.

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Snowtrailsusa posted in the group The Funny Pages

• 2 months ago

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Snowtrailsusa posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 months, 1 week ago

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Snowtrailsusa posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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- Minnesota Kelly
  2 months, 1 week ago
  
  Kawasaki guys keep telling me they wish they had an Interceptor (the sled on the cover photo) so I did a little reading. Quite the sled: Liquid cooled engine with twin pipes and four spark plugs. Kawasaki made exactly 601 of these sleds, only for the 1982 model year, which makes them pretty spendy to acquire now. In fact, if you ever see one…Read More
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 months, 2 weeks ago

On the Kawasaki Project:
I did manage to get the skis finished a while back but just getting around to posting a photo. Kawasaki shocks are not to be found but with the help of a couple of shims, Arctic Cat shocks work nicely.

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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ah, summer. Baseball, barbeques, and…..Snowmobiles (of course). It’s been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That’s what I’m going with on this one. Supposed to be a parts sled but thinking it may be too nice to tear it down, just for parts. Seems to happen a lot.

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- euphoric1
  2 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Cant see the whole hood but looks to be in not too bad shape and looks like you picked up a few other nuggets that could be useful in future projects, one has to wonder what other barn finds are out there yet just waiting to see the light of day once again.
  - Minnesota Kelly
    2 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    The hood is actually very nice, much better than what I started with on the current project. The engine in the sled is seized (oil injection failure) but he threw in a good 440 and another Cat/Kawasaki 440 in case i wanted to rebuild it. I thinking barn finds will continue to be discovered for some time to come. There will always be someone that…Read More
    - Mezz
      2 months, 2 weeks ago
      
      You’re gonna need to build a Kaw Barn now!
Mezz posted in the group General Discussion

• 2 months, 4 weeks ago

My new rear bumper for the 2026 Kawasaki Ridge Platinum Ranch Edition. For some reason it didn’t come with one. Chose this heavy duty beast with LED lights in it. The bumper is a product of Extreme Metal Products-EMP. Thank you to Chad and his service department at M&M Powersports for their top notch service.

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- Minnesota Kelly
  2 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Nice setup, looks like it’s ready for winter. Could be another record breaker.
  - Mezz
    2 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    Bite your tounge young man!😱
- euphoric1
  2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Funny thing Kelly and Mezz, we have been having “super El Nino” year pounded into our minds lately yet when you look at other weather outlets they are too predicting the “super El Nino” but their prediction effects are all over the place, some doom and gloom and some are very hopeful. As I’ve said before they have a hard enough time with 24 hour…Read More
  - Mezz
    2 months, 3 weeks ago
    
    You’re right, being pounded with the doom & gloom. Though I will say, after having been through the 2nd snowiest winter on record last year, I am not wanting a repeat performance. It is way too early to tell what this winter will bring despite the numerous model runs. One thing for certain is a very strong El Nino will be in play, it’s just a…Read More
    - euphoric1
      2 months, 3 weeks ago
      
      Mezz, kinda selfish or me I do apologize, I couldn’t even imagine what it must be like residing there and I’m not going to lie but I don’t take that into consideration when I hope for a hell of a winter in the north woods as I am only thinking of the riding. I also plow snow here in my neck of the woods, been doing it for close to 30 years and…Read More
      
      Mezz
      2 months, 3 weeks ago
      
      No need to apologize, I hope you have a hell of a winter. As you know, your hell of a winter and ours here in the Keweenaw are 2 different animals. I can’t move like I use to & it is a challenge to deal with shoveling, blowing & plowing twice a day. The plowing is the easiest part but as you know, time consuming. I plow for myself & a couple of…Read More
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 3 months ago

Some not so deep thoughts on a Sunday night.

August has arrived and it means that I’m starting to make some noises about getting my project painting done. The first step in setting up my “paint booth” is to move some sleds into the house garage to give me some room to paint.

I don’t normally see most of these sleds on a regular basis a…Read More

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- Snowtrailsusa
  3 months ago
  - Minnesota Kelly
    2 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    this is more true than you would believe.
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop

• 3 months, 1 week ago

A little project diversion here. Finally picked up this little beauty today. Looks like the 2027 project is locked in. Long drive, but it was worth it. Nothing like that new sled smell. Gotta love the free-air sleds.

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- Neenah Gary
  3 months, 1 week ago
  
  A couple of questions here; What Is It? Without graphics, I can’t tell. Those handlebars look awkward, kinda like those on the bicycles of the 70’s. Anyway, glad to see you’ve got something to keep your head in the game for another year and congratulations on a new member of the family! We hope the Mrs. approves of another “rescue” at the table.
  - Minnesota Kelly
    3 months, 1 week ago
    
    Sorry Gary, i guess I was a little short on details. It’s a 1980 Kawasaki 340 Drifter F/A, a one-year build sled and the only free air sled Kawasaki ever produced. The bars probably do look a little goofy but they feel right when you’re sitting on the sled. Kawasaki did take a page out of the bicycle book though and mounted the bars in a block…Read More
    - Neenah Gary
      3 months ago
      
      Tell your Mrs. all of us on SnowTrails appreciates her support. For you to rescue an old snowmobile that’s been abused and left alone in an old barn is admirable on your part. A little TLC, and a case of Hamm’s will go along way in bringing her up to speed on “Kelly Time”.
  - euphoric1
    3 months ago
    
    handlebars remind me of John Deere snowmobile handle bars
- Mezz
  3 months ago
  
  It’s in pretty decent shape! 2 Kaw’s in a row, you’ll be in the groove when it’s this ones turn. Nice!
  - Minnesota Kelly
    3 months ago
    
    Yeah it’s weird, considering Kawasaki wasn’t even on my radar a year ago and now I have two. The Drifter F/A is a unique animal. I’m thinking the windshield was an option. The shop manual I got with the sled shows it without one. Personally, I like it better without. I don’t think I’m even going to have to touch the hood, unless I want to add…Read More
    - Neenah Gary
      2 months, 4 weeks ago
      
      I found this photo over on Bookface. Not much for graphics is there?
      
      Minnesota Kelly
      2 months, 3 weeks ago
      
      No, just a tiny “Drifter F/A” decal on the side. I think I mentioned this before, but it’s interesting that a windshield must have been optional. I’ve seen several photos now of this sled without one, including the cover of the shop manual.
Minnesota Kelly posted in the group General Discussion

• 3 months, 1 week ago

Really enjoying Gary’s event photos, amazing stuff! You Arctic Cat guys also have to be lovin’ this. The new ZR White Tiger. Awesome looking sled!

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- Hermie
  3 months, 1 week ago
  
  You ask me one of the best if not the best color combos for MY27. I will be keeping an eye on cat to see if there quality gets better and perhaps a new updated rear suspension.
  - Neenah Gary
    3 months ago
    
    One of my earlier sleds had an unpainted tunnel, just polished aluminum. Scuff marks from my boots were evident and impossible to remove. I’m wondering if the same occurs with this AC. But, yes, that’s a really sharp looking machine, very much so!
Eagle1 posted in the group The Picture Page

• 3 months, 1 week ago

Was nice evening out on water cruising back from Oshkosh after dinner and watching afternoon air show.

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- Hermie
  3 months ago
  
  Eagle 1 I take it you know the lakes pretty well on that body of water. I have lost more than a couple of props trying to follow the buoy’s on this lakes. The wold river is a nice body of water for boating.
  - Eagle1
    3 months ago
    
    Ya I know upper 2/3 of Winnebago, Lake Butte Des Morts and up to Winneconnie. Poygan not so much…been quite few years since I been to Fremont. Usually put in at High Cliff or in Oshkosh if it’s too windy. Dinged prop few time in bays but that’s about it.
Snowtrailsusa posted in the group The Picture Page

• 3 months, 1 week ago

The Big Mac…

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