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03-12-2007, 01:08 PM
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Master Embalmer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Mileage: 911.7
Primary Sled: 2007 Arctic Cat Z570 LX
Where I sled: Mackinac/Gaylord area of Michigan
Posts: 1,232
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As I viewed each and every trail report for Michigan it seems the snowmobile season is pretty much over, except for some areas of the U.P. It is pretty bad when you can only ride for 6 weeks or less nowadays.
Richard
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Current Snowmobile Toy
2007 Arctic Cat Panther 660
2007 Arctic Cat Z570LX
2008 Triton 2-Place Trailer
"It is better to own and have sit in the garage than not to own at all!"
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03-12-2007, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pontiac Lk Mi/Gaylord Mi
Mileage: 3200
Primary Sled: 07 ApexRTX, 06 IQ600 HO
Where I sled: Pontiac Lake (SE Lower)/Northern Lower Michigan
Posts: 2,560
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Isn't that why God invented bikes, quads, and boats? To make you forget about riding for a couple of months before looking forward to it again.....say, by about the end of June? 
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy snowmobiling to the max (drove 200 miles each way to second home for 8 of the last 10 weekends). Hate to say it out loud, but kinda ready for a break.
Edit: By the way, wasn't the 72 H2 the first 750? I had one of those..... Was beat one time with it - he had one with pipes on it.
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'07 Apex RTX w/Pro X suspension conversion, Fox Floats w/resi's, Doo extro drivers, Cobra track, Dual Ryde FX rear clickers, .375 Edge torsion springs, HyGear Dual rate front skid springs, SLP anti-stab kit, Powermadd handguards/mirrors, 2" Rox riser, shimmed Poo skis w/custom (homemade) ski savers, Black chrome W/S, Graphics by Arctic FX, and a grin every time I think about it! New Project: 600HO Fusion bump sled, Air 2.0 w/hi/low valves, HRM spindles, Retro graphics, .359 torsion springs.
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03-12-2007, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,068
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How many weeks do you get in Florida? 
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03-12-2007, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Burt Mi--Between Flint & Saginaw
Mileage: 1900
Primary Sled: 05 Renegade-X 600SDI w/1.75 track
Where I sled: I like to find the fun spots were nobody else would go
Posts: 3,413
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I woulndn't say its over until the end of April. 4 years ago we were riding on 18" of fresh snow the second weekend in April around the Atlanta area of lower Michigan. It can happen, just be ready w00t
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77 polaris colt 340
78 artic cat el tigre 440
96 formula sl 500
98 formula z 583
02 mxz 700
current 05 Renegade-X 600 SDI w/1.75 track
04 GSX 500ss (wife)
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03-13-2007, 08:14 AM
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Master Embalmer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Mileage: 911.7
Primary Sled: 2007 Arctic Cat Z570 LX
Where I sled: Mackinac/Gaylord area of Michigan
Posts: 1,232
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I had a 72 H2 Kawasaki in 1972 but purchased another one about two years ago and sold it to a man in Italy on eBay. The H2 was first available in 1972 for a few years and was the fastest stock production bike of its time. Nick named the "WidowMaker" the bike could fly. I was able to pull the front wheel off the ground in fourth gear. The 1972 model is most cherished due to its short frame which was lengthened in later years to help keep the front end on the ground.
Richard
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Current Snowmobile Toy
2007 Arctic Cat Panther 660
2007 Arctic Cat Z570LX
2008 Triton 2-Place Trailer
"It is better to own and have sit in the garage than not to own at all!"
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03-13-2007, 11:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Robb @ Fenton, Michigan
Mileage: 0 miles
Primary Sled: 08 F 800 SnoPro on Order
Where I sled: Northern MI
Posts: 1,960
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PUT A FORK IN IT!
Already halted the collision insurance for the year.
Looking forward to a new sled, new gear, and better riding in a NEW YEAR!
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RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!
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03-13-2007, 11:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: S.E. Michigan
Mileage: 403 ('07-'08)
Primary Sled: '05 Ski-doo Renegade X 600HO SDI
Where I sled: Eastern & Central U.P.
Posts: 802
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I say it's done too. 
While it's going to be 70 degrees here today, I'm gonna be giving my sled a much needed bath tonight. 
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03-13-2007, 12:45 PM
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Master Embalmer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Mileage: 911.7
Primary Sled: 2007 Arctic Cat Z570 LX
Where I sled: Mackinac/Gaylord area of Michigan
Posts: 1,232
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I say it's done too.
While it's going to be 70 degrees here today, I'm gonna be giving my sled a much needed bath tonight. [/b]
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Nice pics of your machines.
Richard
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Current Snowmobile Toy
2007 Arctic Cat Panther 660
2007 Arctic Cat Z570LX
2008 Triton 2-Place Trailer
"It is better to own and have sit in the garage than not to own at all!"
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03-13-2007, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Mileage: None
Primary Sled: 03 Arctic Cat ZL600 06 MXZ trail 500ss (Wifes)
Where I sled: Kalkaska, Paradise, anywhere there's snow!!
Posts: 538
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PUT A FORK IN IT!
Already halted the collision insurance for the year.
Looking forward to a new sled, new gear, and better riding in a NEW YEAR![/b]
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Nice to see you back rob.
What are you thinking about getting next year? or did you spring check again?
My season is over too. Engine is blown. I have parts on the way though.
I wish I was giving mine a bath tonight. It needs it BAD!! We pulled it 8 miles on the trail, then hauled it 110 miles on an open trailer in a blizzard. If it ran, it would be getting washed. Oh well. What can you do.
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03-13-2007, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: S.W. Lower MI
Mileage: 2,950 miles
Primary Sled: 2002 ZR600
Where I sled: All of Michigan
Posts: 980
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I had a 72 H2 Kawasaki in 1972 but purchased another one about two years ago and sold it to a man in Italy on eBay. The H2 was first available in 1972 for a few years and was the fastest stock production bike of its time. Nick named the "WidowMaker" the bike could fly. I was able to pull the front wheel off the ground in fourth gear. The 1972 model is most cherished due to its short frame which was lengthened in later years to help keep the front end on the ground.
Richard[/b]
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I have a 72 widow maker - metalic purple (lovingly referred to as Purple Murple). It is in good running order, just missing a title.
It is sitting in my loft - someday I am going to completely restore it. (it is too spooky to ride)
Ah, memories....
Oh, as for the season - it is 74 degrees here today, not even a trace of snow any more.
I power washed and waxed the sleds and rode the Buell to work today.
I'm done.
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Loud pipes close trails!
Current rides:
2002 ZR600
1998 ZL500
1997 SX700
Past rides:
1995 T-cat (soon to be asphalt racer)
1997 Z440
1999 ZR 600
2001 ZL 800
1996 Z440
1994 ZR700
1981 Panther 440
CR125,250, Quad sport, Buell S3T, LiVe WiRe electric FZR, 4 JS550's, JS750, Cheyenne inboard ski boat, 1996 Sea-Doo XP800, 2000 Silverado, 69 Dodge Travco, and a partridge in a pear tree
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