1986 Ski-doo Safari

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

The objective was simple, take a great snowmobile that was the creator of my most fondest memories, and give it a new attitude.

What motivated you to start your project?

I loved the thought of building a resto mod of the first snowmobile I ever owned……. so ya, what started out as a passing thought while taking a shower one morning turned into 2 months of blood sweat and band aids.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

I ‘m not sure how to answer that, I would say the 151″ custom hand made skid with the 2″ paddle tack, I think would answer this question best

What are you most proud of?

I think the over all fit and finish of my little safari. makes me most happy I feel like I found My old friend once again.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Im not sure I never asked and never talked about it much to any on. however my wife thinks ” its nice”

4 Comments

Kenneth says:

December 1, 2019 at 3:23 pm

I love this! Great job and idea! I’d like to see some clearer pictures uploaded. This is the type of build I expect to see and appreciate.

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Mitch says:

December 2, 2019 at 4:51 pm

Turned out amazing!
Very talented work

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Nick says:

August 19, 2021 at 11:28 am

Looking at using a futura for a leafer build… That ski setup looks genius; less weight, more clearance, better ride. I NEED more details, pleaase!

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gauge lessard says:

September 17, 2021 at 7:24 pm

how did you do these skis. i have the same sort of build but mine is a 84 and a little bit more greasy it still has a 583 tho

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Specifics

Classification: Mild

Make, Model & Year: Ski-doo Safari 1986

Fondly known as: Smokin aces

Time spent: 3200

Snowmobile cost: $ 40.00

Money spent: $2100

Engine: 1993 Rotax 580, with some work. larger pistons and milled to increase compression. 150 psi at this point.

Intake: Carb

Exhaust: stock 583 pipe custom muffler made by me

Drivetrain: stock prime and stock sec, with read spring used in both. track is a 151 comoplas 2.52 drive pitch and 2″ paddle fully clipped.

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: the safaris tunnel was removed and a 1993 grand touring tunnel was installed and extended. The safari tunnel had a depth of 7″1/2 and the touring was 9″ so it was chopped and channelled to match the safari bulkhead. the front of the bulk head was clearance to make room for the new cross over shaft and a I dropped and rolled the chain case to make room for my track. new engine mounts fabricated. front bulk head brace where angled to clear the clutch of the 580.

Suspension: all custom built from parts from what ever I could fined

Brakes: pads, cable pull for that old school look.

Finish – Paint: full custom paint, white with custom smoke affect hence her name smokin aces.

Accessories: nope.