2007 Dragon

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To fabricate a sled capable of aggressive riding, but sized for an 8 year old.

What motivated you to start your project?

My son was outgrowing the mini 120 he had. There was nothing offered that would fit his size and aggressive riding style, so I built him one. He was 8 years old at the time.

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

The chassis, suspension, and fuel tank are all fabricated from alum. The bodywork was hand laid fiberglass and the paint was candy red over gold base.
I did all the paint, and fab work myself in my home garage.

What are you most proud of?

The project was successful and there was not really anything that was changed or modified from the original build. It is still in use today as my friend has had both his kids learn to ride it as they are growing up.

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

Passing people on the trail was always fun as they would usually do a double take and ty to figure out what it was.

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Submitted by: Jim B

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Specifics

Classification: Wild

Make, Model & Year: 2007 Dragon

Time spent: over 100

Snowmobile cost: donor sled -$150

Money spent: 1000

Engine: Yamaha bravo 250cc

Intake: stock bravo carb, fabricated airbox

Exhaust: modified bravo exhaust, to fit inside the bodywork

Drivetrain: stock Yamaha, modified to fit the chassis

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: all handbuilt chassis

Suspension: handbuilt suspension, steel lower a arms, alum upper arms, hand made spindles. Rear all alum trailing arm system of my own design with airbag suspension and custom shock valving by Monster.

Brakes: Yamaha bravo

Finish – Paint: custom candy-apple red tri coat, airbrushed graphics over hand laid custom fiberglass bodywork all done in my garage

Accessories: added an extra fuel can for longer rides as he got older.