1987 Yamaha Phazer

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build a very simple, light weight off trail sled with whatever scrap materials I had laying around the garage.

 

What motivated you to start your project?

I wanted a sled that I could ride off trail and closer to home than the 15hr trip to the mountains. I didnt have alot of money at the time so I decided to just build what I was looking for.

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

Probably the paint job. I wanted to give the sled a look that just reaches out and slaps you in the face. I didnt want to blend in with the crowd. I wanted people to see it and never forget it.

 

What are you most proud of?

The fact that I took a silly idea and turned it into reality. I never would have thought this sled would have turned out how it did, or perform as well as it does. Out of all the sleds to modify this one is the most over looked, but is probably one of the most capable platforms to build off of.

 

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

I’ve literally heard everything there is. From high five’s and hand shakes, to people saying it’s the ugliest thing they have ever seen. I’ve been told its inspired people to build a modified sled of their own after seeing it.

 

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Specifics

Classification: Wild
Make, Model & Year: 1987 Yamaha Phazer
Fondly known as: Patrick Phazey
Time spent: Took an entire summer to build the bulk of it. It’s been 4 years tweaking and modifying it since.
Snowmobile cost: $250
Money spent: $600
Engine: Original 485cc twin air cooled engine 50hp Premix fuel
Intake: Original carbs, original intake.
Exhaust: Original exhaust.
Drivetrain: Track was originally a 116×5/8. It now has a 146×2.25 from a polaris. I switched the stock 8 tooth track drivers for 7 tooth ones from an enticer340 to help clear taller lugs and gear the sled down a bit.
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: I bent a piece of alum sheet metal to extend the tunnel, also made a rear bumper that ties into the tunnel extension. The running boards are mild steel tubing that I made. They surprisingly light and the strongest running boards I’ve ever felt. The front of the tunnel was cut off and moved forward almost an inch to clear the taller lugs on the new track. The steering had to be completely modified to accomadate the front of the tunnel now. Home made handlebar riser.
Suspension: The rear suspension is actually the original phazer suspension. I made a set of rail extensions from an old alum floor jack to fit the new 146 track I also added some small rail sections to the bottom of the extensions to run full length slides. I then made my own set of rail braces from some alum I had laying around. I changed the rear shocks to gas charged ones and added some 2014 skidoo summit torsion springs. I also removed all the excess idlers wheels and converted the rear axle to a modern 2 wheel design.
Brakes: Brakes are original. The brake cable was extended by using a universal bike cable kit that I found at Walmart. The throttle is extended with a powermadd extension made for a newer style phazer.
Finish – Paint: All the suspension parts, skid, handlebars, engine brackets, vents were powdercoated by me in my garage. The body and tunnel is mostly done I. Rustoleum spray paint and plastidip.
Accessories: Billet anodized choke lever and pull handle with custom engravings. Dual row 6″ led headlight. Custom made led tail light. Custom ultraviolet under glow led’s that react with the fluorescent powdercoat and make it glow. Home made air and intake vents lined with frogzskin mesh.

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