I bought the best snowmobile ever made | Skidoo Skandic SWT

I bought the best snowmobile ever made! At least that's how I feel after picking up this beautiful 2006 Skidoo Skandic SWT 550 fan snowmobile last spring. Although you're probably wondering why you haven't heard anything about this snowmobile on the channel yet, I figured a good thing like this is worth waiting for. As you'll see on today's video, this snowmobile has been gone through with a fine-tooth comb as I have spent the past few months giving this snowmobile the attention it deserves. After getting good at replacing bearings, filters and fuel lines, I am happy to introduce this snowmobile to you today. You'll see the comparison between all three of my snowmobiles in today's episode including my 2003 Skidoo Grand Touring 550f, 1997 Skidoo Touring E 380f and the new 2006 Skidoo Skandic SWT 550f. After doing all my chores with the 15" wide tracked snowmobiles, this new 24" wide track on my skandic is like night and day. With floating and traction to spare, I'll surely be hauling some big log loads around the bush this season. Glad you're all here to share in my excitement, here we go!

[@beardeddad16]

I have a 98 wt 500fan and love it. That thing is like a tank. You are correct in saying they don’t turn well. The best thing to do is upgrade to the new skandic skis with the 10” liners. Mine has an axe and chainsaw holder. A good skandic saying up here in Maine is never tell a skandic owner you won’t make it because that is taken as a challenge. I wish mine was a swt but I’ve been able to climb a 35 degree slope with it.

[@coryernewein]

My first sled was a 74 Lynx with the wide track. I could go out in a foot of slush, stop, have a snack and never worry about it sinking. Flotation is a great friend when you're pulling a toboggan full of wood😉

[@sawingwithsandy]

I bet! Those lynx's are great!

[@lowlife5142]

No doubt! That's the 1st sled I ever bought , I was 10. Wallowed snow like crazy but needed a running start to cross a paved road

[@jasongrgr]

I can absolutely attest to the SKIDOO SKANDIC being damn near bullet-proof. Especially the wide track. I have seen and done back country exploring on my property in 6 feet of powder snow with this machine. Best part of owning one of these older models is that they made soooooo many of the damn things. Parts are not hard to find even in this supply chain shortage. Best wishes brother.

[@rachaelsmith3517]

Any idea where to start, trying to swap seat over to a 2 up on my wt skandic 550f. Surely someone has done a modification!

[@gr8daddy682]

Beauty - I have the 2005 Skandic WT so only a 20” wide track. Got it from a guy who only went back and forth to his ice shack. He let the carb boots split (he really had no idea about any mechanical items) and scored both cylinders. I had to rebuild the top end when it only had 2000k on it but oh well, it’s absolutely perfect now! Pulls like a tank and has a drinking problem but it’s the best machine I have ever had.

[@seather863]

Those older Scandics are fantastic. You don't see too many around here. Congrats on your new to you sled.

[@mikechristensen9744]

I have a 1998 Skandic SWT 24" and I know that you will be extremely happy with the work it can do. I have several times pulled decent sized logs with it...16 foot long by about 24' butt diameter(basswood)...It took a few jerks to get the log moving but once going there was no problem getting it back to the mill about a quarter mile distant. Having the low gear is definitely the key in order to haul bigger loads as you mentioned. Reverse is also a definite necessity as the machine weighs about 600 pounds. Mine has stock pintle AND ball hitch installed which is the only difference I noticed between yours and mine. Having a fan cooled machine is a must for me as I have to use it in late fall and early spring when there is hardly any snow but enough where I cannot use an ATV yet.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear Mike! I’m looking forward to putting this to the test

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

Is that You Mike , and do you really have a Skandic !! Van

[@jfthesky1284]

I love the way you talk about a new sled even if it’s 15 years old. I do the same for new is not within my budget, but the smile on my face when i ‘m riding is not smaller! 😊I run a 95 wt skandic, the squared nose one for it was made by lynx in finland. It is a bit smaller than yours, perfect for me, pull 3/4 of cord of wood with ease yet still manageable between tight spots.

[@jackpine5825]

You'll be very happy with your "new" Skandic. We sold our 2006 SWT this spring, and just got our 2022 SWT Skandic with the 4 stroke engine. Nice and quiet. Our 2006 also had rust issues, as the previous owner trailered it a lot, and never cleaned off the road salt, here in Northern Minnesota. One item we had to replace a few times was the rubber boots attaching the carbs to the engine. Nice job on the restore.

[@Johnrider1234]

We have two yamaha vk 540. We love them. Bullet proof always start. Minus 30 Celsius. Heated carb

[@yuriy82-69]

I'm also owner of BRP SWT, made in Finland and labelled Lynx 6900 Army. Hell's bell's this thing is unstoppable. It runs over darn powder like ptarmigan, regardless slowly through the thick forest or gliding over clear places. I do astonished most pleasantly by it's abilities. Steel frame but light as a feather, or next gen Scandics with Alu frame and 20 inch track. BTW, your garage is made of real wooden planks. Hell it should cost a lot of money, if i understand USA circuimstances correctly.

[@markdobson4505]

Sawing, Snowmobiling and Sludge... You have a perfect trifecta for enjoying Winter!

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha I try to make it through the best I can

[@richardosborne815]

Wow nice work on rebuilding the Skandic. It's a real treat taking the old and broken and bringing it back to life, and giving it a future! Happy trails!

[@scottmoon5015]

You are going to love that machine. I have had a 97 an 04 and now have a 2012. It is amazing what they will do and you can back out of almost any mess you get into. Have fun and enjoy the swt

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Sandy, I'm running a 2019 Expedition SWT. It is amazing what the 24" track machines can do. Welcome to the super wide family.

[@AWEdventures]

Yessir! I love my SWT Expedition as well!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on! Thanks Doug! I'm finding this is a game changer for sure

[@markhowes126]

Thanks for the sled update. Had 1970 AMF skidadler back in the day. Thought about getting another sled for the days snow was too deep to get tractor to woods. But don't get much snow any more. And all the work you had to do on it make me glad I didn't 😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure are nice units those old AMF machines

[@chadbinette3201]

Had a 97 ski Doo formula sl 500f for years. Was a great sled but one day the fan belt broke and well the motor followed shortly after. Rebuilt the motor from the crank up, new .20 over pistons, bored out the heads and used it for many years later, but I always had a spare fan belt with me. Just advice for the fan engines check that fan belt everytime you go out, any sign of wear change it. That fan belt spins with the engine, when idling it's spinning, when you rev up the motor it spins faster and so on, keep an eye on those fans belts. Great for work sleds though, ice fishing and whatnot. Many times buddies would be over heating in the lake cause there was no snow and the fan cooled was chugging along. Over 35-40 degrees the fan engines really bog down. But other then that easy maintenance, lighter weight then it's compared liquid cooled ( 500F vs 500L) and just overall better for a work snowmobile in my opinion. And have to mention after being bored out and rebuilt with little larger Pistons that ol 500 fan was just as quick as 500 liquid cooled sleds that friends had.

[@daviddamitz2880]

Very nice fleet of machines. With the short shelf life of today’s gasoline it is best to completely drain your machines if you can and start with some fresh fuel at the beginning of the snowmobile season. I started doing this and have eliminated many of the problems that I used to have.

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

I like the fact you went the distance and fixed up that skandic.Those machines are highly sought after here in northeast ontario.I oil spray the tunnels on the steel chassis also,and before there put away for the summer.Things are just to expensive anymore to neglect.I love the long tracks for bush running up here.Nice work.We got about 12 inches of snow,and bitter cold.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree with ya there. Even the parts to get them fixed up can be hard to find at times

[@waynechaffee2138]

Sandy, that's awesome. I love how you place such value on practical/utility features... enjoy!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I’m all about the function or form with most of my things although having some new machines one day that aren’t over 10 years old would be nice haha

[@Algonqiun]

I can smell that warm up

[@steveelford97]

Those are all sweet sleds but that Skandic is a true workhorse. You're gonna get your money's worth out of it in one season I bet (just need some snow). My grandfather gave me his 3 older sleds this year: a 66, a 70, and a 72 all olympiques. And you can still get parts! My local dealer had carb kits on the shelf! They're relics but they're great beaters for my young boys.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Can’t go wrong there! Those old sleds are something great to keep going for sure

[@scottrivers6472]

I was literally just going through KZbin looking at utility skidoo reviews and what pops up but a review from one of my favorite tubers. Awesome work Sandy your an inspiration. Ordering my WM 130 this spring

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on! Great to hear Scott. I love the utility sleds . The new ones are likely quite a bit nicer but this one was budge t friendly

[@claytonhillier9496]

I can’t believe how little snow you have we have about 3 feet in Creighton Saskatchewan I have a skandic 600 Ace with 24” track with high and low range with reverse it’s been an awesome machine

[@sawingwithsandy]

Nice machine you got there! Yeah this winter has been incredibly light for snow unfortunately

[@snuffbandit5708]

Trying to find one of these in the states is damn near impossible

[@dustinpeters7915]

Lots of snow in sk

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

very nice...I run a 97 Transport for a work machine, but have always admired the Scandi

[@stevegraves2890]

That sled will out run its parts, already has. I'd buy every part you can now.

[@scubatraveler100]

Excellent video. Congratulations on your new acquisition

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Rick!

[@M5tworude]

I just bought a 2022 Skandic SWT 900, incredible.

[@AWEdventures]

She sure is a beauty! I've been trying to get my neighbor to sell me his SWT 550f Skandic for years. He just loves it too much, can't blame him.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I can imagine. I'd probably be the same. Unless it blows up or something on me then I"ll hate the thing haha

[@kenbowers8423]

Sandy, years ago, I had a 1969 Skidoo, narrow track with a "one lung" Rotax engine. The carb was at balls height, so if it backfired, you knew about it, lmao! Memories!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Wow that sure would keep ya warm though when it did backfire. Blood pressure would be up there haha

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Hey Sandy! Great find and great to see how you’ve took so much pride in bringing it back and ultimately keeping the old iron going as I say :). Totally get about the blood sweat and tears on a project like that as I’ve had projects like that myself that I get passionate about :). Yes those olde sleds are tanks and glad to see that you were able to pick one up! Looking forward to seeing it in action! Take care and also thanks for the sled talk and tour! Andrew from NB :)

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Andrew! Not sure if you guys got the big snow this weekend but we sure are digging out here and I’ll have that skandic out real soon

[@Andrew_From_NB]

@@sawingwithsandy hey there, no we didn’t really end up with to much here where I’m at in central NB, just enough to turn the woods white and be able to leave tracks with my Brute Force! Planning on getting out soon for some colder / snowy partridge hunting.. fall and winter are my favourite times of the year to be outside :) Will be getting the sled out soon for the trails. Andrew from NB :)

[@4821jeffrow]

I have never owned or even been on a snow Mobile but I'm sure they would be a blast. Does look to me you have went the extra mile to get this machine in really good condition it all looks very good and you did make it look new again. Great video Sandy I did learn some things that where interesting. Thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks ! I took some pride in this one

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

Something different! I enjoyed that. Good explanations. Thanks for sharing!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s great to hear Marvin!

[@micmardini]

I just bought this exact model and year. So exited to try this at Latuque in Québec Canada. Thanks for sharing!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear! I've really found this to be a game-changer compared with my 2003 Skidoo Grand Touring which I was using for utility work. Like going from a lawn tractor to a farm tractor

[@jerryschneider145]

I have a 1987 Skandic, red hood, 503 motor. Love it. would be lighter than newer machines. Leaf springs. I also have two spare motors.

[@trail457]

I have a 96 Polaris Trail touring with a 500 cc engine.This unit has really good traction in deep snow and the engine is bullet proof.It steers perfect.Not fast but really realiable.

[@KLDMatthews]

Never been on a snow machine, can only imagine the fun. We get snow but it never stays more then maybe a week before the rain returns. Northern Western WA. State. Great video as always!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Keldy! They sure are fun to get around on. Helps me get through the long winter months haha

[@jimputnam2044]

I had an old wide track MotoSki years ago. When my buddies got stuck in a drift I would simply ride around them. Extra inches on the ground/snow make all the difference.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Those are awesome units! Love the old ones

[@nwobob]

I have the 800V SWT 4 stroke. Fuel injected starts first try regardless of conditions.I use it for towing ski grooming equipment. Quiet, not smelly, fuel efficient, just a tank. Does'nt like to get stuck, but if you do you're pooched.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That sounds like a great machine!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

I always run a little injector oil in the gas also. Plugs are cheaper than pistons

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah rich is better than lean for sure

[@riverrivers250]

Damn that black grand touring brings back some memories for me!!,,, my aunt use to let me drive around with her grand touring every single daay she would make sure to fill it up for me as a young teen… but untill my aunties daughter’s boyfriend claimed it and broke it..

[@toddcaskey9984]

Awesomeness, I can't wait to see your box building vid

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Todd and you’re also right that I’m looking to build a cargo box now

[@odin7682]

I have a 96 skidoo formula 500. Had it since I was a kid. I love the older stuff

[@sawingwithsandy]

Me too

[@arbopro]

Have the 600 2006 liquide and it's an awesome machine. Very nice job you did on yours. Enjoy.

[@ruggedtimber1743]

Hey Sandy, Nice work on cleaning up your newest snowmobile. A little elbow grease and love go a long way. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Stay safe 🪓🪵🌲

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks! I’m super happy with it

[@thunderroad7289]

Nice to see someone out there put snowmobiles up inside. Can’t believe all the guys that leave sleds setting outside uncovered and they look ten years older then they actual are

[@sawingwithsandy]

They sure to do weather quick don't they when they're outside. I try my best to keep them inside where possible.

[@thatgraysuburban]

my dad is one of those people lol

[@tombeckett4340]

Wow I hope you got a good deal on your new machine. You sure went over it and spent a buck or two and lots of time. Good luck great job thanks. 🇨🇦👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Tom

[@SasquatchBunyan]

Nice sled posse. I like your approach to upkeep / budget.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I sure wish I had brand new sleds but that’ would be a small fortune for sure

[@williamnelson125]

I also have a skandic a 2000 with a 502engine you mentioned In your video you know somebody that is good at locating parts with these older snowmobile ,I use mine for ice fishing great machine . Bill

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's a nice machine you've got there Bill. The business I found that is able to get all kinds of parts for me is Fullerton's PAC fullertonspac.com

[@yuriy82-69]

In fact it's 503 engine. Rotax 503. Many East Asia factories are producing parts for those engines.

[@feelingold2995]

I never rode on one of those snow machines before.. Always wanted to... Your newly acquired machine sure looks pretty clean and stout enough to get the job done, cant wait to see it in action. Keep up the great work there brother..

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Steve! Sure is a brute of a machine

[@miffoivan]

ahh dont vory. they are not better than the 50cm WT. They loose the traction real easy due to too big footprint and not enough pressure on the snow. :( (floats to much to get good grip) :(

[@markboettcher9443]

That shed turned out great!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I feel fortunate to have been able to save it as it was headed down hill fast

[@charlespalmerii4299]

Good Job!

[@jheetman]

those dished washers are whats known as Belleville washers/springs. Some also call them disk springs.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Love that Skandic. I had a tundra for years

[@sawingwithsandy]

Those tundras are great sleds for sure!

[@jakegrubb7630]

That new old log sled will go great with your new old showrunner. Looks good. ☕🍻

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Jake! Cheers

[@dansw0rkshop]

The far rear bogies being up off the trail is a strategy to help with turning radius too, I believe.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s a great point

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Nice machines , I would buy some covers for them . And keep up with the oil changes on the trans. In the off season keep the carbs empty .

[@mikeszwec9551]

Nice SWT! I’ve always wanted one or a Tundra for just bombing around in the woods.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I was in the same boat. Always wanted one and just happened to see this one day and I was the first person to make an offer

[@ericherd6383]

Full choke your 97 when it’s cold and it might start easier! That lever will go another 90 degrees. Just look at your carbs when you engage it and you’ll see the enrichment plunger move even further.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s Eric. Learned something new.

[@CentralMaineOutdoorsman]

Always enjoyed watching your videos! Good to see some of your equipment! Regret selling my 98 ski doo grand touring, that was used as my work sled!

[@Timr45_70]

Love Skandics , wish i could find a nice one like that . Great video

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Tim! This was definitely an impulse buy but am happy I did

[@1972mercurycougar]

'78-81 Yamaha 440 Exciter fan. Most die hard sled ever!

[@Akcd11r2002]

HAHAHA, love the backup alarm, LOL

[@sawingwithsandy]

Pretty fitting eh haha. Wide as a truck

[@Akcd11r2002]

@@sawingwithsandy Thats a nice machine, if i ever come across one im gonna snatch it up!

[@pwrplnt1975]

I think "my dream sled" I would like a Yamaha VK (SRV)540 or the very sled you're talking about. There are two 550 SWTs in my area for sale right now....I'm going to look at one in the morning.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear. Hope you get one of them

[@mp3625]

Nice Skandic

[@echoglen8649]

The SWT is a sled i would like one day as well! It would be a great step up from my 1985 Yamaha Bravo.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm very happy with it so far

[@brianhillis3701]

My wife is not much for winter sports but loves snowmobiles.

[@sawingwithsandy]

There’s just something about moving through the woods in the deep snow

[@lumberjill6598]

Pretty cool! I've been craving having snowmobile lately. One of the worst accidents I've ever had was on one. Went over a large snow burm too fast and ended up flying off and landing flat on my back knocking myself out. Lucky I didn't break my back but still messed me up pretty good for a while. What's the worst accident you've had on a snowmobile Sandy? Very happy for you on your new purchase! Be safe and take care!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sorry to hear that. I can imagine it wouldn't take much. Knock on wood I haven't had any bad accidents on sleds just because I don't drive them much except putting around pulling logs.

[@pseudopetrus]

Good lesson on snowmobiles!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@daveh777]

Nice sleds!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Dave

[@09vanjes]

Great sled, they just float through the woods

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure seems like they can go anywhere !

[@MrMawnster]

We sent the snow to you now and cold from out west lol. (I'm in sask) I've been looking at these, the yamaha bravo trapper, elan and a couple others for ungroomed back country. I'll keep an eye out for any more videos of yours here I'm curious to see how it does in loose deep snow! I haven't decided which to get yet have seen a few of each around my area

[@saskabooshsnareman6685]

Bravo

[@vinataba22]

my dream Sled aswell :) some day...!

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

Never seen that generation of 380 fan with the go backwards gear. Hol-e-cow! Guess that was too much for us folk in NW cheddar.

[@Dwightsp26]

I once took an opportunity to ride my dad friend's Scandic suv I think it was a 600 liquid cooled it was so nice that it stuck with me I can still remember that ride some 20 years later and I rode mountains after that it was I think 2002 mabe 2001 just about brand new at the time

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@thesenutz77]

You need to flip choke all the way on the touring and it should fire right up. It's a three position choke.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks I"ll keep that in mind

[@vinataba22]

Hi, I actually just bought a Skandic 500 wt. It has the same Gearbox/Clutch system. But I can’t get it to idle jet… My guess is that the Belt is way to tight. As soon as it starts or try’s to start the belt already engages. I could not find any videos on these older Skandics and how to adjust the Belt because almost no other sleds have the gearbox. Any information how I can fix it is much appreciated! It just keeps dying and I can’t get into gear because the secondary clutch is always engaged… Thank you! A video on how to remove/replace the belt would be helpful aswell. The previous owner said he just replaced the belt and never drove it after that. So it could also be the wrong belt….

[@pearsc5d]

If you had 3 boats that I can understand, everyone should have 3 boats . One for the big water , down rigging and partying. One for inland lakes, basic fishing and speed . Get to the hole before the other guy . One for small lake fishing , the type of lake that the bass boat is at speed by the time you get to the other side . Oh wait, make that 4 boats . One for those rivers where none of your boats can go . 4 boats is good and completely understandable. 3 sleds are insane

[@practicalporters]

Yahoo! Welcome to the club. I really like my 2021 WT 600ACE Skandic. Have over 1300 miles now and have some pros and cons with the new chassis they used. Mind if I share my KZbin video link here to the tippy issues? Practical Porters Alaska. Cheers. Please post a review after your break in.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks! Yeah I"m hoping it holds up long term. Those new ones sure are slick !

[@jeffpeters1014]

Looks like you had a helper parking the Deere in the shed!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I wish, just me this time around

[@gmprouse874]

Nice resto!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice sled, I like the wide tracks

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Larry! Sure are handy

[@bobbergmann1656]

At one time in the late 60's and mid 70's, we had 6 SkiDoo's. Three of them were Alpines and an Invader, which had a single ski and 2 -15 inch tracks. They were workhorses, but wouldnt turn very good! Back before snowmobiles became popular, my dad took ice fishermen out on Saginaw bay with a 12 passenger Bombardier ice taxi. Them were the days!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Those ice taxis sure are a great unit. I wish I had a reason to own one!

[@Chris_at_Home]

I had two Alpines and even had a push bumper where you could hook them in tandem for real deep snow. They steer hard where you lean on the outside track to make a turn. I have a Polaris 600 IQ 20”x155” track. It has both an heat exchanger and a radiator. With the EFI it gets real good mileage.

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

We were off Thompson road this week...hit eyes and perch

[@fossil4873]

Nice work fixing up the SWT. I would have liked to see the process but I realize it takes longer to film it while you work. I need to get my 2000 SWT running again. When it last started it would run for about 15 minutes and then quit. Then it wouldn't start again until after sitting for a couple of days. Not sure what would cause such an odd symptom but it was repeatable. Does anybody know if there's an online forum for owners of these beasts to share info?

[@Flatlander3060]

Hey Sandy, great videos. Nice to see the sleds still running good. Have you looked into Camso tracks for the ATV? Depending on the speed and distance you are going they are incredibly versatile. Great for hauling wood.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I haven't spent too much time looking at them but like you said they sure would be a handy item to have around. Maybe I"ll keep an eye out

[@aloberdorf4579]

Rotax Man.....Too bad the Alpine's are no longer available as a work horse and pioneering machine.

[@paulbeardmore7537]

Awesome sleds but thirsty

[@Ticdaniel]

Thats a nice scandic👍👍 if it was mine i should mount really wide 1ft ski plastic. Thats makes incredible diffrence on those heavy machine. //SWEDEN

[@bearbait2221]

How do you change the belt on SWT with the transmission in the way?

[@larryw5429]

Did you run premix in tank after taking oil tank off and lines.. If you don't it gets air in the system and you will not be getting oil into the engine at times and can score the cylinders ect ect.. Any time you mess with Oil injection system you run pre mix in tank until all air is bled out of oii injection system!!

[@philipjean1086]

Is the 550 build in Finland? I have 3 440skandic lt build in Finland and I would say best snow machine ever built for trapping and narrow trails. Although would a bit tippy for average riders

[@NSResponder]

Naiive question here: if you could get the same power from an engine that weighed about 1/3 as much, what would that mean for a snowmoble? Would you prefer less weight, more power at the same weight, or somewhere in between?

[@claytonhillier9496]

The lighter the engine in deep snow the front end will stay up ski skins help a lot

[@sawingwithsandy]

I’d always prefer a lighter sled as I’ve been stuck way too many times way back in the bush and felt the weight of the sled pushing back on me haha

[@coldspring624]

What a score

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure was!

[@Z-Bart]

My brother-in-law has or had this same sled. I seem to recall plastic crank shaft bearings or something like that. Lets hope you don't have any issues.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah hope now. All seems good so far (Knock on wood)

[@n8tivepride84]

How much did you pay for your 2006? I have a 2001, exact same sled with a 2 up seat. With only 60 miles on it. Belonged to a fire dept up northern maine that never used it but only for servicing.

[@johanneslaxell6641]

My uncle had an Ockelbo ( 6000 if I remember correctly) with a wide track. OMG it was heavy and hard to turn. Your machine seems though a bit more agile and smaller. I think it will be nice, next will be atv with tracks?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Atv with tracks would be great!

[@miffoivan]

Ockelbo 6000 är mycket bättre än nyare lynx 6900 i framkomlighet!. :) men nu för tiden står komfort högre på listan!

[@gymkhanadog]

Starter fluid in a 2t?! No way dude! Great way to cause cold seizure.

[@sawingwithsandy]

What do you suggest?

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Used sleds are gold now.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure seems that way. I was debating selling my 1997 skidoo.

[@notmyname3883]

why did that 380 not even fire when you were using electric start but fire up and run immediately, perfectly, when you pulled once? Don't get this at all.

[@Dubbie55]

Noticed you only used half choke while starting the 380 will start quicker most chokes are two stage

[@sawingwithsandy]

You’re absolutely right. I actually just learned this recently. Went all these years not knowing this