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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop
On the Kawasaki project:
I omitted that little detail on my previous post but no doubt you all figured it out. Today was an incredibly nice day for late October so I took advantage of it and did some outside sandblasting in the slide rails, which are too big for my cabinet. Still a long way to go but it’s a start.
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Just back from Arizona/Utah. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon.
Amazing amazing views!!!!!! Couple of many many pics I took. Lol3 Comments-
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Yes, Thank You for sharing!! Nice pictures!
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Can’t have too many trip photos!
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jr37 posted in the group General Discussion
John Deere will now be producing Yamaha UTVs. Sounds like an interesting combination to me. I know it’s not in the plans for now, but I kinda like the idea of my Wolverine in Deere colors.
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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop
In keeping with Gary’s mindset: Have to love these things. A guy a couple of hours from me in Northern MN is making these custom-made backlit signs. He will put any sled you choose and sign content. Very cool. Thinking this would be a great Christmas present from my wife. Would just have to decide which sled to use.
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I like those back lit signs, I have a few large vintage snowmobile scenes framed ones in my living room, my favorite one has a line of vintage sleds coming in on a trail from a ride to a cabin and headlights are lit as well as cabin window and post lights, really cool!
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I saw an Ad for these on Marketplace. Very cool! Now if someone would drop a hint to our wives…..
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Kelly do you mind sharing his information? I would be interested in purchasing one. I can’t wait on the wife I would never see it.😂
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The fellow’s name is Shane Chapman on FB. He lives in Newfolden, MN. He operates his business under his name. You can try sending him a PM referencing his sign products. If he doesn’t respond, let me know and I will contact him and find out the best way to get in touch with him. I have done some business with him on sleds.
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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop
For better or worse, this is the initial installment of the build series. I hope you all will find it interesting.
While it isn’t my plan to cover the various builds in any particular chronological order, I thought I should lead with the sled that really kicked the restoration journey into high gear: a 79 TX 340. I bought this sled in the s…Read More
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Going back through old photos, I did run across one of it mostly torn down. I don’t remember doing any body glazing on the tunnel but I guess I did.
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jr37 posted in the group General Discussion
Found this in a store on Oahu yesterday. I bet the vast majority of people that see it have no idea what it is.
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Hopefully you grabbed it. Very cool.
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one has to ask… What the hell is a hat like that doing in Oahu?!! LOL! Cool!
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Minnesota Kelly posted in the group Kelly’s ”Time Machine” Shop
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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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.
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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
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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”.
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handlebars remind me of John Deere snowmobile handle bars
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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!
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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
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I found this photo over on Bookface. Not much for graphics is there?
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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.
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Thanks for posting, Eagle. Must’ve been a fun trip!