Skidoojunky’s Vintage Ski-Doo spotlight. The 1975 Ski-Doo RV245

Ok guys, don’t shoot the messenger here. I will be the first to admit that I am not the most knowledgeable about the older sleds like this. Feel free to correct me or add any constructive comments in the message section!

[@skidoojunky6230]

Hey guys! Thanks for coming back to watch. Before the chat gets started I just want to be the first one to admit that I am not the most knowledgeable person on this era of sleds. All of you that know me know that I am more into the 90’s and 2000 era sleds. This particular sled is very nice. I do realize there are a couple of parts that are not 100% correct but it was built with the best parts that could be acquired for it so please keep any negative comments to yourself. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to like and subscribe!

[@RecStuff21]

Love these videos. I hope you make a video on every sled in your collection. Love the history and your personal stories about them. Keep em coming 👍🏻

[@skidoojunky6230]

Thank you! They are all special and unique in their own way. Almost every one of the sleds in the building have a story of their own including all of Jimmy’s sleds

[@martyfield694]

My first sled. Got it off one of my best friends in '84. It would rev like no other sled with those tiny little cylinders, kind of like an F1 car. I could keep up to a buddy on his 440 Yamaha until we hit a long straight or the lake. Got a '79 7500 the next year, what a pair. I heard about a race kit you could get from skidoo that had twin pipes, different rotary valve, clutch parts and jetting I believe. Easily the lightest sled I have ever ridden or owned. Wish I still had them both, if I knew then what I know now applies here.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Love it!! 75-95 is my favorite era of skidoo’s

[@AndyMcCauley-yc2hh]

Very nice looking snowmobile, really enjoy your informative videos.

[@skidoojunky6230]

Glad you like them!

[@peterl2017]

Thanks Dustin, the 245 has to be one of the nicest looking ever. Too bad the RVs weren't a bit faster to compete with Mercs, T-Jets and GPXs. I have one 245, was ice dragged from brand new by a local dealer. It was put in storage after it was retired in the late 80s and I bought it exactly as raced with all its spare parts. I may put it back to a more original look one day. I have many 76/77 RVs/ Sonics, they are very fun machines and they are all getting harder to find, but the 245 the hardest. The 6500/7500 is another beatiful sled that is right up there with the 245 in the looks department. Keep the videos coming Dustin, great job showcasing these sleds. Turbopete

[@skidoojunky6230]

Thanks Pete. I always enjoy your comments and camaraderie. Good luck on getting that 99’ Houle!

[@Justgaragenit]

Great video keep them coming. We have a 245 with a factory supermod kit. Loves the old skidoos and moto skis

[@skidoojunky6230]

Ahhhh yes, the super mod kits. I wish I knew how many of them were made!

[@sno4me2]

Beautiful, beautiful sled and another great video. THANKS!!! The 75 245, IMO is the best looking sled that Doo has ever made. As for the number #1 sled unless they did another restore on the sled, I restored it. I got the #1 sled out of Alaska. It was a rolling chassis and was shipped with 6 - 72 blizzard's in various stages. I collected all the correct parts on it (including the rare black/white air box and early 245 motor). The only thing non original was the rear skid shock and newer decals. Anyways, it's great to know where it is, sure do miss it and hope to eventually get to see it again.

[@skidoojunky6230]

That’s an awesome story! Let’s just say that serial number 001 is in good hands between Pat and Craig!

[@jiml6057]

Spectacular!

[@Justgaragenit]

From my knowledge I believe there was 12 super mod kits built.

[@skidoojunky6230]

It would be even cooler to know how many still exist!

[@Justgaragenit]

@@skidoojunky6230I can’t imagine many still exist. We’ve owned a 1976 skidoo 250 mod as well but the super mod is very rare and has many more special pieces.

[@danar.6037]

We're not some of the earlier blizzards running rotary valves?

[@sno4me2]

The first rotary value blizzard was the 72 Blizzard 395 and 438. The 75 RV 245 was the first consumers sled with a rotary valve

[@skidoojunky6230]

@sno4me2 thanks for the clarification. Wasn’t the 245 technically meant to be a race sled but released as a consumer sled because of Ski-Doo canceling its factory sponsored race program that year? At least I feel like I read that in an old publication at some point anyway….

[@sno4me2]

@@skidoojunky6230 Sorry, should of probably rephrased my wording better. The 245 was designed to compete in the 250 class dominated by Cat. The Blizzard's used rotary values earlier, but the 245 was the first production sled to use it. along with first to use Mikuni's

[@John-j2u9e]

My ‘71 250cc Elan was 12hp. So this 245 must have been about 11hp.

[@barryconnors-m6s]

245 puts out about 55hp