Nothing to See Here - Just Senior Shredding it on the '72 Arctic Cat Lynx! His Rotax 399 Custom Mod

[@chrishanes4310]

I see that you found the 71-year-old kid again. Absolutely love it! Hope his back survived the trek.

[@aserta]

He's just on his second youth, he's fine.

[@garyschmidt4213]

I absolutely love seeing vintage snowmobiles being rode I hope to own a 78 el Tigre 5000 someday

[@KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch]

I love vintage sleds. Had a '71 Moto Ski Capri with a 292 Hirth. Couldn't hardly find parts for it anywhere, but it was a fun machine. Interesting story behind how I got that running.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Gotta love the crackle of a two stroke. Instantly puts a smile on your face!

[@edspencer7121]

Sounds like those Tillitsons are fighting each other 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🔥🔥😎😎

[@ashleyswearingen2120]

I run a 1971 panther w/ a JLO whisler. 399 bought new what a great ride

[@justinstearns9723]

We had a 72 Panther 292 kicking around when I was little. Never saw it run in my time though.

[@paulbush7095]

Damn that thing sounds nasty!! I love it. Don’t mess with Senior

[@terrymumford7659]

Senior, tearing it up old school. That clip brought back lots of good memories. Senior's smile said it all. That Rotax has lots of bark left in it. Thank you guys.

[@joelknierim1456]

As a teenager I had a Scorpion Whip sled. That thing could fly. During high school in Wisconsin, the cool thing to do was ride your sled to school instead of riding the bus. There was quite a lineup of machines lined up in front of school. Then all day you'd smell like two cycle exhaust and you'd have helmet head - but it was worth it.

[@jerryhill681]

Love Arctic Cats. At almost 71 yrs youngI started with a 73 Cheetah and now have a 96 Zr 580. But a Rotax UGH!

[@vincentcibor8847]

That's a sweet little trail! Tear it up!😁

[@wrenchingwithrob6001]

Being born and raised in Minnesota, I can attest to riding a vintage snowmobile on a nice (20-30deg) day. Riding was one of the best ways to combat the winter doldrums. We had a John Deere JDX-4 with a 292 twin cylinder. Heavy and narrow machine with bogey wheels. After the hour long start process, we could ride all day until it got stuck in a fence line drift and had to walk back for help. Miss those days, thanks for the video, it's fun to reminisce of days past from sunny Florida!🤣🤣

[@deweydodo6691]

If you did have a single cylinder 292, in my case it was a Hirth / Moto-ski, it was a sound like no other.

[@ironman3406]

Oh man I can smell that through the screen!! Brings back memories - good stuff thanks for sharing

[@jmailbell]

Senior and the Arctic Cat Lynx are a perfect pair! Lived in Georgia my whole life and never seen a snowmobile in person, I’ve live a sheltered life. Great video as always!

[@TheMarathonMike]

That was the best tour of the property so far. Lots of videos in lots of locations in the course of your channel, but that tour helped to put everything in perspective on location around the place.

[@1crazynordlander]

My 64 year old back started aching as soon as Senior started riding his snow machine through the woods. I enjoyed it anyway! I'm going out to ride my Polaris Ranger.

[@kylechrist]

Well that's not a 350 diesel 😈🤣

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Suddenly I don't hate snow anymore - what a ride, thank you Senior!

[@jeffbrandon9179]

I love that senior put a Skidoo engine in an Arctic Cat sled. It sounds and runs great. I had a 1972 Arctic Cat Puma when they were new. and I also had a Skidoo with a 399 in it. Great video. Thanks...

[@j81851]

Great video for a difficult day. In the midst of trying to find work and concern for the future this video just lightened my mood as well as lighting up a big smile on my face. Thank you both!

[@maidenrulz73]

I used to have that exact (except for the twin) machine….my sister was dating a chap from Australia at the time and his first trip to Canada saw him sitting on the back while I had her pinned thru the fields and trails….I’ll never forget the screams and laughter coming from him…lots of fun

[@nope4239]

Made me reminisce about the day's growing up in Michigan had a 1972 Ski-Doo 399 then in 1984 bought a Yamaha phazer Boy that's a story in it's self Had a neighbor that had D2 D4 and 6s. In my high school years went to work for him got to use all that stuff. Worked for him 3yrs (GOOD DAY) now in Tenn. The wide tracks look great can't wait to see the cab on it. Hope it doesn't stay in storage container Thanks for the memories And videos

[@pinwizz69]

Hard to believe that Artic Cat used to be a top of the line machine once upon a time. Definitely an antique now. Seens to be in darn good shape. Especially that original seat. I haven't rode a sled since the 70's up in Michigan where I'm originally from.

[@geraldschrader8511]

That Rotax sounds awesome! Looks like Senior had a lot of fun.

[@tractorhyatt7044]

That looks like a lot of fun! Good to see Senior out there enjoying the snowmobile! Runs and sounds great! ❄️🇺🇲🚜👍

[@glennstasse5698]

For those who never experienced snow you will never know how exhilarating it can be. Senior has it nailed. The snow represents a lot of work for you guys but also opportunities remote for the rest of us. It’s even fun to watch.

[@alwaysbearded1]

You have a cool dad! Looks like a lot of winter fun.

[@ikeandmary1286]

Good memories. I became a Sled dealer in the fall of 1971 selling 72 Ski doos, Our best selling machine was the 72 Olympic 399. Thanks for the memories of a great time.

[@KyleKAP]

That was cool, just came back from a snowmobile trip to the UP Michigan, Grand Marias, I have a vintage John Deere 76 Cyclone and do short vintage rides. But like others have said it will kill your back, I'll stick to my new sled for the hundred mile days! Love your channel!

[@clydeschwartz2167]

Excellent video it's looks like senior was having a good time on the snowmobile it sure runs nice and crisp

[@ron827]

Well done, Senior on the Lynx. 👍👍 We finally have some good sledding snow for a change and early in the winter too.

[@alanharney5278]

Makes me glad to see a fella my age still out there getting after it. Thanks Senior!

[@Dasquadwith6]

:) We all have our favorites, right? Glad to see senior out having some fun.

[@stephensaasen8589]

I had a neighbor friend when I was a teen back in the 1980's that had an Arctic Cat. (I think that's what it was. Long time ago.) It wasn't a super powerful machine and I think it dated from the late 1970's. It was a fun little machine. We would put on our helmets, then one would drive and the other would ride a water boogie board pulled by rope. Unfortunately, that last good winter we had in eastern Washington in 1992 finished the fiberglass front cowl off. He was driving along a county access road in the hills by himself. He came through what normally was a cut along the road on top of a hill but was totally drifted in. There was an open hole on top of the drift and he didn't see it until he was on it. He dropped about 8 or 10 feet into the hole and drove both knees right into the cowl. The next time I saw the snowmobile, the cowl was all taped up and barely holding on and he was limping pretty good.

[@davidbramel345]

Very Cool!!!! I have a '72 Arctic cat Panther 399 in the corner of the shed! Need to resurrect!!

[@vincentdunne7197]

We don't get alot of snow in Australia except in the south east , even when travelling there we don't see snow mobiles. 4x4 with chains only. Keep having fun. All the best 👍

[@daohnstad]

I haven’t had a sled for years but with all the snow this year I have had a slight urge. This video may have pushed me over the edge to go find one. What a fun break in plowing snow for you two!

[@andrewmurton8379]

Looks like such fun, glad to see that age make no difference and we can all enjoy senior being a big kid again, just wonderful. 😁

[@Fatamus]

Aww that brings back memories.. I did a lot of work for snowmachines and snowmachine racing here in Alaska. Polaris Factory team early 70's. My brother was the racer, I was the pit mechanic and general gopher.. We all knew each other Scorpion, Skidoo Rupp. Attic Cat ... I walked tall with some heavy-duty mechanics of the day and I was 13-14 years old. Polaris factory engineers came up from outside to my garage to see how we got about a third more torque to the track. Chris Pylan and I showed them 🤔 DUH you'll never guess what they did to the driven clutch on the next series of racers??? Yup took our idea....

[@duron700r]

Love the old cats. The Puma I grew up on is still here. I preferred the Kawasaki 340 fan but a strange side step is the 303 Sachs Wankel rotary. Don't groan! They're fun!

[@joeromanak8797]

Sr. may not walk as fast as he once did but the passing years have not affected that right thumb and we’re tickled to see that. You have a great place to rip and tear. Here in the middle of Pennsylvania, ownership of these machines has dropped off since I was a youngster. We don’t seem to get snowy winters as much and some years the sled didn’t get out of the barn in the whole season. I still have friends who trailer them up to New York and ride trails but it used to be nice to just go for a rip around your own homestead. Anyway, huge respect for Sr. Getting older is inevitable but growing up is optional. 🥸⛄️👀👍✅

[@jerrodsimmons8356]

Boys & their toys! Good seeing Sr out there tearing up the trail!

[@johnquinn3899]

Nice one Squatch - glad to see we’re having some fun & not working all the time. John

[@Standing-Wave]

Not afraid to feed her ALL the onions!! I love it!!!

[@glenmallory9982]

Great video. Inspires me to get off my Bum and start overhauling my 1972 Cheetah 399.

[@SuperMAZ007]

Senior brings me back good memories from my childhood. For a 72 snow mobile it's still going strong.

[@rickyjessome4359]

They were awesome little machines for the woods. I have a brand new oe hood for a 73 292 lynx. My grandfather owned a artic cat dealership in the early 70's. Wish I lived a little closer because I'd gladly give it to Sr. Thanks for the video Squatch. Cheers

[@aussiedazvk4djh889]

Senior was having way too much fun. A 20y old kid again by the looks and sounds of it. 👍🙂

[@bstamand1985]

Pretty cool to see the old sled rip. Geez they've come a long way

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Nice to see good people enjoying a little of life and not always having the nose to the grindstone

[@belyear]

The old Rotax sounds pretty good. We had John Deere 440s it’s kinda amazing how different they sound.

[@williamjesse8357]

So cool to see another old sled running like this !

[@maddog6493]

that was awesome love the old sleds looks like fun ,nice trail to play on ,do a video on each one of the sleds that would be neat..

[@stevenm3141]

I can see you haven't wasted any time making trails thru the yard. Good to see someone having fun in all the weather.

[@kieronbower8549]

Rotax engines are just the upper level.... great video..

[@madmodifier]

That 399 is a perfect upgrade for an arctic scrap :-) That sticker was great too! Sure is fun blazing trail in good snow years like this one.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Years ago we used to have the 6 alpine/Valmont double tracks. Was either 399 or a 640. Had Little Olympic. Nordic 371E 18" track. Used that just about every day during the winter. If I had a nickel for everytime pulling behind that Nordic.😆I believe I still have a couple carburetors from the alpine kicking around. Looking great it's always great to see the older machines still running. That cat is now worth something 😂

[@tonydentonarms4112]

We have two of them 1972 292 lynx when we were kids . Bran new for Christmas when we got done with then they were junk . Road hard and put away wet

[@bobpaterson1845]

What a super running engine in that ski 👌 an Senior was getting a great tune out of it 💪 love seeing us oldies showing that we still got some 🤔💪👍👍

[@warringwarthog]

that brings back good memories that is all we rode was artic cats when I was a kid in the 80's I bet I put on 1000 miles a winter riding just around the farm and fields with that old panther

[@davedocker1195]

Love it!! Never get old!!!

[@victorbernan5395]

Thanks for the ride ,I had 72 ski doo with a Rotax sounds awesome

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

It's going to be in the upper 70s today here in North Texas. It actually made it to 85. Uncommon but not unheard of.

[@Barnzoid]

You should turn this into a video game! Sr. racing the snowmobile, a D2 - the Farmall, etc, etc. Love the first-person point of view!

[@jackburner8107]

Its awesome to see you guys doin this stuff......that sled sounds great...keep up the vids man...love every second

[@dw-bn5ex]

To cool. Pulled many a rotax rope, could smell it from here.

[@youngfordkid4237]

Almost as fun as the D6 plowing backwards. Keep up the good work!

[@Designments]

Thanks for this one. That's pure joy right there!

[@lawrencekirwin9665]

Outstanding! Great video watching Senior ripping it up.

[@bobbyscalchi4013]

Still have 2 of these in the Kawi KT-150B 292 motor.

[@donaldbrittsan984]

Just like my old sleds, 3inches of travel on the suspension, on a good day 👍

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Awesome! Us old timers have to let the badger loose once in a while.......

[@mcremona]

Looks like a fun little sled!

[@mikefoehr235]

I loved my 77 Panther 4000 and my dad 92 440 Superjag. Great machines in powder

[@billhayward955]

Nice old Cat. I have primarily skidoos so the Rotax is a nice touch. I don't normally tell anyone their business, but it sounds a little bit too rich to my ear. the mixture hit right at the 3:40 mark for about a second lol. If he weighted the primary a tick heavier it would stay down a hair more on the top end if its set rich to prevent over-revving. I'm sure you guys know all that already and its just cool to see someone playing with one of these old sleds. Enjoy the snow. here in michigan you can still see grass in the northern lower peninsula.

[@dougkubash8673]

I thick Artic Cat was the first to mount the engine forward and the tank right in front of the seat. Sure did balance things out! Nice looking sled Sr.!

[@horstszibulski19]

I wish I will be that fit like Senior when I'm in his age! 👍 That Rotax seems to run great, although I would prefer some heavier weights in the CVT's primary, if it's built like that, gives more punch from the mid range and keeps the screaming revs away... Great machine, thx for showing! 👍👍👍

[@dssm25]

God bless him looks like he was having good time zipping around stay warm and safe looks like winter there I am just outside of Pittsburgh PA that's what our winters were like when growing up in the 70s and 80s now just a little dusting at night .

[@paulcarlsen4088]

That blue smoke brings back great memories!!!!

[@starionslider2116]

As a 38 year old guy that likes to mess around with early 70’s ski doos this vid is awesome to see. I hope im still doin that stuff when im at that age. 👍👍

[@6666tank]

Living in Australia, born in Wisconsin. Now I remember why I liked winter!!!!!! Oh yea

[@anthonytelly1489]

My dad had a collection of old snowmobiles years ago and I wish his were that nice and fast! 👍

[@texasjetman]

Been following & commenting on your post for almost 2 years now, did not remember hearing your Ford Shop closed down, your comment that your a full time KZbinr, pushed me to step up my game and join as a paying Squatch member.

[@MoparNewport]

Good to see some sled content! Had my 93 Alpine II out for a rip on the weekend, managed to somehow make my right track jump in and bend an idler. sorted it out, glad its a twintrack and 2speed trans. Still waiting on parts for the 88 Cheyenne; CDI appears to have cratered. Have fun eh?

[@tommywis]

Minnesota ,Winter of 74 Dad bought a brand new 440 Panther, all 3 of us kids could ride on it at once, by next winter Mom had a Cheetah and we all had our own Puma's, Who gives a 10 yr old a 440 Puma that would bury the speedo at 55+ MPH? But I sure did have fun.

[@budl4656]

Looks like he was having to much fun very nice old cat but than you opened the hood and the true horse power of the day we love old skidoo thanks U 2

[@jerrymealman]

Love it! Nothing better than a classic sled with a guy on it that knows how to ride and fix it!

[@cdoublejj]

i know you guys were trading snow machine stuff earlier, if you ever decide to sell that machine, i'm curious how many digits it would be. sure seems like a fun one to add to the collection.

[@edsmachine93]

Thanks for sharing. That looks like alot of fun. Well Senior had fun anyway. Take care, Ed.

[@joelknierim1456]

I Love It! Senior's even got a banked up curve built!

[@ericsargent4551]

Awesome machine!! great video. Fun riding!! Thx for sharing…

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

To my ear the Rotax sounded good mid throttle but when he tried to open it up fully one of the cylinders was 4-stroking and the engine wasn't really winding up completely as it should. Good to see and old sled at least moving on it's own though.

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Very cool, gentlemen! Thanks for sharing, put a smile on my face for sure 🙂

[@russellmcknight7226]

Same engine my 1969 ski-doo nordic had,,I remember that sound.

[@johnmcbath256]

I still have the 71 340 lynx I bought new in the fall of 1970. Still runs and drives with the original Hirth engine

[@richardphelan8414]

It's good to see your Pop having for on the old snow machine

[@HillbillySailor]

I've seen a snowmobile in person, but have yet to ride one. We had the snow at times in West Virginia to be able to run one, but not to the degree you guys do. In Oklahoma were I reside now, we might get 3-4 inches max. Not good sled weather!

[@AB-nu5we]

Been eons since I've been on a sled. What a blast!