My dad race ski doo tnt 440s and when it was bitterly cold out he would run the 340FA. My grandfather would take a brand new sled put double ring weisco in them, racing clutch. Plus a few other things. I’m a life long ski doo guy
Do you know of anything on the motor that would prove it has the x package? I just picked up a 94 with the mxzx on the hood, but how do you know if someone didn't just slap an x sticker on it?
The easiest way to tell without taking it apart is the “X kit” had different cylinders in it that had RAVE valve ports in them that were blocked off. The stock 94 MXZ cylinders did not. If in doubt text or email me a picture of the cylinders/Y pipe and I will let you know.
I remember grass dragging in the 1991-1992 season and seeing Ingrid Nelson and Bill Bickford campaigning the Mack 1x... They were the sled to beat.. Great seeing how manufactures had a horsepower war happening... Great story on your aquiring the sleds
Amazing in this day that the Mach 1 would sit that long and you got it. Years ago it was a similar story to some that I got, but today there are just too many people in tye market, many just lookimg to make money. My buddy Jeff and I used to joke when one of these came up for sale was that the only people that got excited was him and I. We were lucky to get into them at the right time, because getting them now is very different. Thanks for the video guys!
I had a 1988 MX brand new back in the day. I can't say i enjoyed it. Motor ran well and that was about it. Every time I see a PRS chassis my back still remembers...😳 You're one of the first people to give credit to the Karpick guys in their design. People forget about that. Gerard raced the RV's pretty well but it didn't translate to this chassis. I get that they wanted to be different than the other brands but it just didn't work in Cross county. Ovals they did great on. At 57 years old my buddies convinced me to get a 94 STX 583 that was in great shape that I take on vintage rides with. I even entered it in snow show. But my original opinion i was still skeptical about it. Lol It actually isn't too bad to ride since it's a trail sled. I'm a Skidoo guy all the way since I was 5! Going to the same dealership too! Keep up the great work!
Hahaha Yes! I was a Beast in the Twisties with it back in the day. Then we'd get to the straight aways... And they're gone. 😕 Lol I always joke with my dealer that I keep getting faster and better sleds and drive slower... 🤷😂 How many times do you see a Kool looking wrapped sled going down the driving fast and when you see them at the bar, it's some Old guy like me with grey hair. 🤦😂
Very cool. I had a 1986 formula mx 470. That rear skid looks wildly different, sliding rear coupler being most noticeable. The prs front suspension left a lot to be desired. I’ve never really heard someone really break it down, possibly could be a video idea?
Thanks Pete! I always realize the details I miss when I am done recording. You are a wealth of knowledge on these sleds as well So feel free to chime in anytime you want with additional info or corrections!
I had one that said MX X on the seat. It was never raced and I bought it new in Virginia MN. After I sold it after 5 years of trail riding, I have no idea what happened to it. Back then, I had no idea of the Value.
I’m embarrassed to say that I had not been there in 12 years. Crazy how time flies. As the twins continue to get older I hope to get up there more frequently!
Great video, as always 👍. I was wondering, do you have a 1986 Formula SP (the white sled) in your collection? If you do, that's a very interesting sled for a video. Thanks.
I missed out on one back in the day, I was working Sun night midnight shift and a new one was in the window at the dealer. At the end of my shift I was going to go buy it cash in hand. The foreman asked me to work 4 hours over and I had to. Got off work and went there, dirty clothes and all, only to find it sold 2 hours earlier. I was heartbroken. I already had a 9500 Blizzard from the same dealerthat was modded a bit and could have probably hung with that Kaw on top end, but it just wasnt that beautiful Kaw Interceptor. I called every other dealer around and they were all sold out. The Kaw exited the business.