1985 Yamaha Bootlegger

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

to make a fun groom, trail sled that’s just fun the cruise on

What motivated you to start your project?

I built a snow chopper the groom reaper 12 years ago and I was looking for somebody to ride with me so I basically had to talk to my buddy and do it and build one for him so I got somebody I can ride with sad face

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

Custom one off exhaust “ditch pipes”

What are you most proud of?

My exhaust pipes I called them ditch pipes, cause I found a part of the pipes in the ditch.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Most people are pretty excited about it

One Comment

Trevor Pynnonen says:

January 17, 2025 at 10:21 am

I have been building custom choppers for years. I’m literally going to build a snow chopper as we speak. Get ahold of me, I’d like to pick your brain a bit & maybe ride sometime. (Wild Hogs!). You did a pretty awesome jod.

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Specifics

Classification: Wild

Make, Model & Year: 1985 Yamaha Bootlegger

Fondly known as: Bootlegger

Time spent: 200+

Snowmobile cost: Free

Money spent: $1500

Engine: 480 Phazer

Intake: Twin Carbs

Exhaust: Custom

Drivetrain: Stock Phazer drive train

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Alot

Suspension: Stock Phazer with yz front end

Brakes: Stock

Finish – Paint: Tried to stay with period correct paint and finish that you might find from the provision era/whiskey stills,