Category: Tech Shorts

2006 Ski-Doo GSX models fitted with a VR shock package get an improvement in bump absorption capacity. This has been accomplished by reducing the size

….The 1984 John Deere Sprintfire claimed a dry weight of only 334 pounds (!) using a direct-drive system that eliminated over 40 parts. This was

This four-cylinder 2-stroke – the DNE Quad 1560 – produces nearly 375 HP and 200 foot-pounds of torque. Built by Don Emery at DNE Performance

Many 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles are fitted with a new left hand control block, delivering easier access and control of various functions as well as

In search of a smaller, less expensive, and lighter snowmobile, here is one person’s vision of such a vehicle. Built by James Alexander of Niles,

A number of the newer sleds are now fitted with “carb heaters”. Many of these route warm engine coolant through the carb body in an

A fairly common oil-related failure happens when a 2-stroke sled is brand-spanking new. Sometimes, even if there is plenty of injection oil in the oil

How many times have you pulled into a trail-head parking lot, only to find some bonehead (or two or three) has double parked their tow

Now that the 2006 production snowmobiles have arrived at the dealers, we’ve been able to do some side-by-side comparisons with our traditional favorite Summit windshields.

The handlebars on the 2006 Yamaha Nytro (shown in red) as compared to the handlebars from the RS Vector (shown in green). Dimensions are in