Greenwater 12/17 Not too bad.
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That thing is sweet!
Did you buy it in eastern WA? I saw someone trailering one of those through North Bend on I-90 within the last couple weeks. Had to do a double take!
Did you buy it in eastern WA? I saw someone trailering one of those through North Bend on I-90 within the last couple weeks. Had to do a double take!
That thing is SWEET. Let me know the next time you guys head up to a snow park, I would love to check that thing out.
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snodad
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How does the Powerclaw compare to original track?
Hey skippyh20,
This is so off topic its almost funny, but I noticed that you have swapped your track to a Powerclaw? Have you had a chance to compare against another similiar XP with the stock track?
By the way, I have a buddy with the Pierce County Search and Rescue and he has to get a permit to take his Snocat to the cabin? So, be careful or maybe check it out yourself so you don't get in trouble. That thing is really cool!
Snodad
Hey skippyh20,
This is so off topic its almost funny, but I noticed that you have swapped your track to a Powerclaw? Have you had a chance to compare against another similiar XP with the stock track?
By the way, I have a buddy with the Pierce County Search and Rescue and he has to get a permit to take his Snocat to the cabin? So, be careful or maybe check it out yourself so you don't get in trouble. That thing is really cool!
Snodad
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CoyoteGirl
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i like it!!!!
Pretty cool - we passed you right at the bottom as you guys were heading up. Did not notice the door open when we went by it - takes all kinds. As a side-note - sno-park really should be higher right now - weekend riders will be feeling the gravel on the road unless some new snow falls pretty quick.
So my father and I tested his 1979 Bombardier Bombi out today. Unloaded at the snow park and rode... AHEM! Drove to the cabin!!
P.S. The HID conversion worked GREAT!
And this is for the jerks who left the cabin door open...JERKS!
technically it's not legal on a groomed trail
ya skip got to becarefull with that thing, not that any of us care but the law says to be legal on a groomed snowmobile trail it has to have tracks And skis, thats why quads with tracks are not legal either, some areas let them get away with it, some dont, I guess pleading ignorant is your best chance,!!
up at stampede we they have issued a few tickets but thats a another can of worms up there.
looks cool, glad it worked, can we use it for emergency recoveries and broken down sled?? Looks like you got winch on the back already too. How fast will it travel?
ya skip got to becarefull with that thing, not that any of us care but the law says to be legal on a groomed snowmobile trail it has to have tracks And skis, thats why quads with tracks are not legal either, some areas let them get away with it, some dont, I guess pleading ignorant is your best chance,!!
up at stampede we they have issued a few tickets but thats a another can of worms up there.
looks cool, glad it worked, can we use it for emergency recoveries and broken down sled?? Looks like you got winch on the back already too. How fast will it travel?
I havn't heard the "skis" part.....no wheeled vehicles is how it's posted at the trailheads. Is the skis part posted somewhere or is it hidden in a RCW? good to know though-
just to clear things up can some post the link to the rcw are at least post the rcw.
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deepdiver
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All vehicles operated on national forest system roads must be street legal in accordance with Washington State laws, be registered and have license plates, insurance, turn signals, taillights and headlights. Off-road vehicles such as quads, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, tracked vehicles, or snowmobiles are not considered street-legal. The Forest Service Code of Federal Regulations prohibit off-road vehicles on national forest system roads, through the forest, or from damaging vegetation. Plan routes accordingly. Violators can fined be up to $5,000 and sentenced up to six months in jail and held liable for any damages caused to vegetation, roads, trails and any other property
RCW 46.10.010
Definitions.
(2) "Snowmobile" shall mean any self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling over snow or ice, which utilizes as its means of propulsion an endless belt tread, or cleats, or any combination of these or other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated, and which is steered wholly or in part by skis or sled type runners, and which is not otherwise registered as, or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
(3) "Vintage snowmobile" means a snowmobile manufactured at least thirty years ago.
(4) "All terrain vehicle" shall mean any self-propelled vehicle other than a snowmobile, capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and other natural terrain, including, but not limited to, four-wheel vehicles, amphibious vehicles, ground effect or air cushion vehicles, and any other means of land transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind; except any vehicle designed primarily for travel on, over, or in the water, farm vehicles, or any military or law enforcement vehicles.
I would assume a tracked vehicle or over-snow vehicle would fall under the classification of ATV..which is about banned almost everywhere in this state.
None the less..very cool vehicle.
RCW 46.10.010
Definitions.
(2) "Snowmobile" shall mean any self-propelled vehicle capable of traveling over snow or ice, which utilizes as its means of propulsion an endless belt tread, or cleats, or any combination of these or other similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated, and which is steered wholly or in part by skis or sled type runners, and which is not otherwise registered as, or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
(3) "Vintage snowmobile" means a snowmobile manufactured at least thirty years ago.
(4) "All terrain vehicle" shall mean any self-propelled vehicle other than a snowmobile, capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, and other natural terrain, including, but not limited to, four-wheel vehicles, amphibious vehicles, ground effect or air cushion vehicles, and any other means of land transportation deriving motive power from any source other than muscle or wind; except any vehicle designed primarily for travel on, over, or in the water, farm vehicles, or any military or law enforcement vehicles.
I would assume a tracked vehicle or over-snow vehicle would fall under the classification of ATV..which is about banned almost everywhere in this state.
None the less..very cool vehicle.
Power claw.. yep, seems to climb a bit better than the OEM track with all the holes in it. I really noticed a big diff on the trail.. it really hooks up!
YEP. We have it registered as a Vintage snowmobile with "snowmobile" tags.
No problems. All legal and supporting the snowmobile community.
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Might was to finish your sentence reading.... or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
Thanks for trying to ba a debbie downer!
Rcw...? No problem!
Emergency recoveries, YUP! no problem! We have a 9500 RC Warn on the rear and a 4000 Warn on the front. CB, GPS, High lift jack, heaters, tools and tree saver strap.
It went about 11-13MPH up and up to 20MPH going down.
We are converting the points to electronic ignition and trying to fing a rebuild kit for the carb.. it has a flat spot that makes it hard to get up to speed.
As for the RCW... I did some more research after talking to you and found out that as long as it isnt wheeled or subjected to the motor vehicle tax, we are all good. LEAGAL EAGLE!
or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
Emergency recoveries, YUP! no problem! We have a 9500 RC Warn on the rear and a 4000 Warn on the front. CB, GPS, High lift jack, heaters, tools and tree saver strap.
It went about 11-13MPH up and up to 20MPH going down.
We are converting the points to electronic ignition and trying to fing a rebuild kit for the carb.. it has a flat spot that makes it hard to get up to speed.
As for the RCW... I did some more research after talking to you and found out that as long as it isnt wheeled or subjected to the motor vehicle tax, we are all good. LEAGAL EAGLE!
or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
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32nBelow
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I would give a call to the Forest Service and see what they say. I know in the Cle Elum Valley you need a permit to use it on groomed routes. The permit can be hard to get but not impossible. They are worried about a sled running into you, they want you to have a strobe light and insurance. Clean looking cat look like you have put a lot of work in to it. Would be a great sled recovery rig.
When you buy a permit to ride on the trails, isn't there a width limit? It doesn't matter to me, I have no opinion on the subject. I was just curious, I thought most snowmobiling states had a 4 ft width limit on the trails.
cabin
is that a fed cabin or yours??
is that a fed cabin or yours??
Federal cabin built by the SnoJammers Club out of puyallup. Nice stove inside, just bring firewood.
Thanks SnoJammers
Thanks SnoJammers
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deepdiver
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not sure what you are talking about...this was just a cut and paste from the RCW..dont kill the messenger. It's called information..how you use it is your choice.Might was to finish your sentence reading.... or subject to the motor vehicle excise tax in the state of Washington.
Thanks for trying to ba a debbie downer!
LIke I said I thought your Bombardier was awesome..I dont have an issue. In fact Myself and a friend were thinking about getting an old mini cat of some kind ourselves. I personally do not have a clue about them from a legal standpoint...this was only in re to that which someone else mentioned.
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