I like this video, shows the true nature of snowmobiling. Right now I am on the Eastern side of Saskatchewan on a nice trip. Boy is the powder ever deep. I have been riding my Skandic and a new 2000 Formula STX 583 over here. The best part is it just started snowing again last night, so the powder should be fresh and untouched. Thanks Louis, you are a inspiration to snowmobile lovers everywhere.
Got my first Elan (1973) for my 4th birthday and have ridden it every winter for 21 years since. Made me the rider I am today. You really learn to ride on an Elan!
Hey thanks for those kind words, my mission is to get as many people on sleds as i can and to promote sledding in a huge way. We have some cool things coming up this winter!
Haha I remember my old elan. I was going down a bumpy corn field and when I got home, turned it off, smelled gas, stepped off of it and in a matter of 3 seconds the whole thing went up in flames. Turned out that the gas cap came off and gas splashed everywhere. About a month later, I was back on it riding it again. Good times...
my first sled was a Yamaha Exciter . . . was originally a 440 but for some reason when i got it it was bored out to a 500. . . at 12 years old i loved being able to keep up with traffic on the highway.
Yeah. I've been using Marine Stabil for mine. Some of my buddies told me that select stations have ethanol free 93 octane gas, but you kind of got to go out of your way to get there.
Man, I get gotta get my old elan back out and running. Those things are so light and fun. Yeah my zr700 and phazer are fun, but the nostalgia of the old elans are great.
Nice video, you got to love when the kids are playing around in the snow with an old harmles sled. :) reminds me of when i whas younger:) Love all of your videos. BIG fan from Norway!
How u said that, that Elan splashes gas out of it all the time. I have a '76 Elan Deluxe 250 Twin and mine use to do that but there is a vent in the gas tank at the top of the tank and it pours gas out of it. Put electrical tape or what ever around the vent and u will have gas in ur tank way longer! Shane
These kids that learn on old tippy sleds like the Elan I think will have a much better learning curve on how to use your body to gain control of the machine. I try to explain to my kids how much easier it is today with all the new technology on them. But I always come across like the old guy talking about yesteryear.. The old walking back and forth to school in 10 below, uphill both ways.
Just wondering if you got that Polaris shift seat idea from me? Did that conversion 2 years ago in my ZX skidoo and there's various pics on the net of it.
hey lou what kinda of gas tank is on your xlt? ive been looking to put this rmk seat but haven't have much luck in good quality pictures so ive resorted to making a mold of the bottom of the seat to make a structure to support the seat properly. you'd think polaris would have made the bottom of the seat much more rigid. anyways any info helps
Hey Louie great vids keep up the good work. I do have one question, that I haven't seen in any of your other vids. What's your personal opinion on rear suspension limiter straps, where should they be placed, how tight should they be, or do you even need them?
Yes you need your straps! adjusting the strap cause more or less ski pressure. if you trail ride you usually want more ski pressure so you can turn, if you powder ride you usually want less ski pressure and more track pressure. To find the right spot you have to experiment.
Hey guys I have a question, I have a 95 arctic car zr580 and if I put half of the gas that Louie put down the cylinders mine will rev up like crazy and I have to keep flicking on and off the kill switch till it settles down, is this normal I am newer to sleds thanks!
Hi! I got a VK540 -2000. and never had to give it gas like that when its cold, is it high mileage on yours? and why dont you use the electric starter on it? //Daniel from sweden
I remeber the elans i had one and did water skipping with a friend and it went on the botton And my friend had a rmk and he was bored so he also sunk And in 1 day i wad back on riding
+hoganater487 The reason you don't want ethanol is because it attracts moisture which over time leads to a decent amount of water in the bottom of your gas tank (because water is heavier than gasoline). 91octane = no ethanol. Important for boats and jet ski's too, not just sleds.
How every kid should grow up...outside having fun and wrenching on old sleds!
I like this video, shows the true nature of snowmobiling. Right now I am on the Eastern side of Saskatchewan on a nice trip. Boy is the powder ever deep. I have been riding my Skandic and a new 2000 Formula STX 583 over here. The best part is it just started snowing again last night, so the powder should be fresh and untouched. Thanks Louis, you are a inspiration to snowmobile lovers everywhere.
Got my first Elan (1973) for my 4th birthday and have ridden it every winter for 21 years since. Made me the rider I am today. You really learn to ride on an Elan!
Hey thanks for those kind words, my mission is to get as many people on sleds as i can and to promote sledding in a huge way. We have some cool things coming up this winter!
it's great to finally see that 700 in the snow after following the series of videos on it ! wish you good time with it this winter !!
Haha I remember my old elan. I was going down a bumpy corn field and when I got home, turned it off, smelled gas, stepped off of it and in a matter of 3 seconds the whole thing went up in flames. Turned out that the gas cap came off and gas splashed everywhere. About a month later, I was back on it riding it again. Good times...
Good old Elans fix them in your backyard and you don’t have to take them to any stupid mechanics shops
my first sled was a Yamaha Exciter . . . was originally a 440 but for some reason when i got it it was bored out to a 500. . . at 12 years old i loved being able to keep up with traffic on the highway.
Yeah. I've been using Marine Stabil for mine. Some of my buddies told me that select stations have ethanol free 93 octane gas, but you kind of got to go out of your way to get there.
Looks like we're both having fun in the snow. We finally got snow over here in NY state and we're doing some riding. Keep up the great vids Louie.
it'll work in any weather, as long as the main can is higher than the can being filled.
they love the elan!! the elan gets a tune up this week - then it will really rip!!
Man, I get gotta get my old elan back out and running. Those things are so light and fun. Yeah my zr700 and phazer are fun, but the nostalgia of the old elans are great.
You should get that kid a Polaris 340 I bet he could have some fun with it . They are great little sleds
Eclipse Gaming or even a short track 380 ski doo
The original braap. love the elan 250 single. I have a 72 and a 76 and I don't care to own anything newer!
that makes for great times waiting to be had! i bet your kids are really excited to go ride again.
Nice video, you got to love when the kids are playing around in the snow with an old harmles sled. :) reminds me of when i whas younger:) Love all of your videos. BIG fan from Norway!
the torrs was acting up - so i disconnected it and it ran fine, will have to install a tether. those torrs only last so long.
i usually just keep fresh gas in - or run them dry, sometimes i use Seafoam to stabilize.
Not sure yet - maybe if i have time - but time is tight!!
Hey, your welcome. Sledding is one fun sport that should bring people together. Can't wait to see more of the videos!!!
lol first 8 years of my life was on a elan. damn thing still runs to this day. great lil machines.
How u said that, that Elan splashes gas out of it all the time. I have a '76 Elan Deluxe 250 Twin and mine use to do that but there is a vent in the gas tank at the top of the tank and it pours gas out of it. Put electrical tape or what ever around the vent and u will have gas in ur tank way longer!
Shane
maybe in the future, but right now no time!
that is awesome to see the family out with you. great video!
3:30 Kid almost got a headache
a sounds comparison? sounds like a good idea - will do!
i know you were, it is awesome, I'd like to buy one for myself but can't drive 6 sleds at a time:)
Nothing like the guys and the boys having fun in the snow...
Ha ha ha, sno much fun. can't wait for snow this year. I've got 6 elans running this year. Moo hoo ha ha ha.
Will do - thanks for watching!
the old Elan's ,rupps, artic cat JAG's make good starter sleds also good sleds for trail riding
These kids that learn on old tippy sleds like the Elan I think will have a much better learning curve on how to use your body to gain control of the machine. I try to explain to my kids how much easier it is today with all the new technology on them.
But I always come across like the old guy talking about yesteryear.. The old walking back and forth to school in 10 below, uphill both ways.
squirting som ein the cylinder - helps it prime the fuel pump.
I wish I had snow to play in, but Minnesota just plain sucks these last couple years!
Just wondering if you got that Polaris shift seat idea from me? Did that conversion 2 years ago in my ZX skidoo and there's various pics on the net of it.
hey lou what kinda of gas tank is on your xlt? ive been looking to put this rmk seat but haven't have much luck in good quality pictures so ive resorted to making a mold of the bottom of the seat to make a structure to support the seat properly. you'd think polaris would have made the bottom of the seat much more rigid. anyways any info helps
no it was a formula 700 that i modded.
sorry to hear that! get er fixed! sounds like you melted the coils.
what are you doing with the gas at the beginning
where do you live quebec? cause you have a quebec plate on your snowmobile ?
I started out with a 1996 phazer 2 great powder sled
Your Sled Turned Out Pretty Good, Runs good!!!! Enjoy!!!
the world needs parents like u
just the torrs system - i disconnected it and its fine now.
The 700 Doo is better but more expensive, i have much less in to the xlt than I do the 700 - but the 700 is a performer.
what was the difference from the sock formula pull and power to the current pull and power?
what kind of sled?
Hey Louie great vids keep up the good work. I do have one question, that I haven't seen in any of your other vids. What's your personal opinion on rear suspension limiter straps, where should they be placed, how tight should they be, or do you even need them?
Yes you need your straps! adjusting the strap cause more or less ski pressure. if you trail ride you usually want more ski pressure so you can turn, if you powder ride you usually want less ski pressure and more track pressure. To find the right spot you have to experiment.
PowerModz Alright thanks a lot man, love the community you've started with your vids. Keep it up.
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Hey man, love your videos! But you should make a sound comparisson of the XLT and the 700, Im kind of curious. keep the vids comin!
Thanks!
GT snowracer! somebody is a very good father. :D
Hey guys I have a question, I have a 95 arctic car zr580 and if I put half of the gas that Louie put down the cylinders mine will rev up like crazy and I have to keep flicking on and off the kill switch till it settles down, is this normal I am newer to sleds thanks!
hi Ishobie. I have been running 87 octane gas for about 850km this season, is this very bad for my enginge?
its coming soon!
You guys have the best life ever.
I do like how you basically could just lift that Elan to the side or something with one arm.
Shed weight first - check my vids for tips!
What do you use in your gas to keep it good/fresh in your sleds??
Loved these Times with My Dad. and Grandpa
Hi! I got a VK540 -2000. and never had to give it gas like that when its cold, is it high mileage on yours?
and why dont you use the electric starter on it? //Daniel from sweden
The starter will gi nuts after a time
oh ya, this week!
Great video for good times! are you heading to eganville on the 12th?
Hmm, i dont think it was from you - someone has a vid on here with an xlt and the same seat - with a pipe too.
I like that how u enjoying it...have fun
so jealous. 3 inches of snow in North East Alberta. as of Jan 2 2017.
I use to have an Elan 292 was a lot of fun .
Can you rebuild a yamaha venture 700 triple or something with a triple engine??
those good old elans I have a 71 250 single.
cool! i got a Elan deluxe as my first sled from my father
i wanna do a mild version of that and advice ?
Where did u get those goggles?
Do you like your700 doo or your XLT better and why
How old is the kid driving the Elan?
Hope the xlt is running premix!
how hard would a turbo installation on a polaris 340 be?😂
What year is your 700 ski doo
yup!
I remeber the elans i had one and did water skipping with a friend and it went on the botton
And my friend had a rmk and he was bored so he also sunk
And in 1 day i wad back on riding
Is this sled a summit
I currently have a 250 safari citation
lol its good starting kids on old sleds it helps them with body Language
phhh who needs helmets? my dad just said hold on tight and if you fall make sure the sled doesnt hit a tree.
My first sled was an arctic cat manx 340
I started with a srx 700 tripel its going Good!!
Hey 91 octane is the same as premium right?
yes
+hoganater487 The reason you don't want ethanol is because it attracts moisture which over time leads to a decent amount of water in the bottom of your gas tank (because water is heavier than gasoline). 91octane = no ethanol. Important for boats and jet ski's too, not just sleds.
i got also an Ski-doo Elan 1975 my first snowmobile, but the the Boogie is total fucked:(
your yamaha is messed my old 78 enticer 340 sat outside for 2 and a half years and i only put her on half choke and started in 6 pulls
check the fan on the vk540, i think it doesen't work. maybe the belt
Im so hooked on your vids man:)
But i want moaaar
i like ur jurkoff tube
Good ol family skidooin'
ya its pretty funny.
Nothing bothers me more than when someone gives a cold snowmobile gas
Its a 2 stroke. it'll be fine
If it's air cooled then pin it the second it starts if you want
Great Video!!
oh that sucks big time. better than nothing though!
Sick 700! nice braaaaap
Good times? eight years ago,? LOUIE.
crazy eh!
Nothing is free! I had to buy a lot of parts for it.
Very good dad
We had a 1969 Olympic