You guys must be around the Tomah area. (BTW, I am in Tomah as well.) I remember looking at that exact same sled on Marketplace a week or so ago. Thought about going over and getting it, but I already have two sleds in the yard. Other than the seat, I thought it looked pretty decent. Now hearing it run, it sounds pretty healthy. And yes, I love wrenching on these things as well. With older stuff, that is part of the game. I have a few wrenching vid's up too, if interested. ('95 Indy440 and an '88 Yamaha Inviter.) So if you are from around here, hit me up. I would gladly ride with you guys sometime ... that is IF we ever get any real snow around here. Congratulations on the Ovation. It should be a good runner for you. Seat should be a fairly easy fix. Looking forward to seeing part two.