The objective was simple, take a great snowmobile that was the creator of my most fondest memories, and give it a new attitude.
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.
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
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.
Im not sure I never asked and never talked about it much to any on. however my wife thinks ” its nice”
Submitted by: Shawn M
Make, Model & Year: Ski-doo Safari 1986
Fondly known as: Smokin aces
Time spent: 3200
Sled 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.
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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.
Turned out amazing!
Very talented work