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Braiden Slagle
United States
Registrace 13. 02. 2023
Hi, my name is Braiden and I love snowmobiles. Follow me in my journey of working on them and buying more and selling.
Let me know what sleds you like to see and leave.
Let me know what sleds you like to see and leave.
Update On The Collection And Whats Been Going On
Hi everyone, welcome back I know it’s been a minute since the last upload. In today’s video we will be going through the collection again and showing what’s staying and what’s leaving. I’ll also talk about why I haven’t been able to upload and work on sleds due to work and such.
I hope you enjoy the video and I hope to make more soon! #polaris #yamaha #articcat
I hope you enjoy the video and I hope to make more soon! #polaris #yamaha #articcat
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Getting The $125 94’ Artic Cat EXT 580 Up And Running!!!
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Got this 94’ Artic Cat EXT 580 for $125!! Had some problems but first time working on a Artic cat, figured some things out and wow what a machine! Sorry I didn’t record me sanding the pipes and going through the carbs and whatnot. If you want to see me do those let me know and I can figure out how to include that into the videos. Hopefully y’all enjoyed and let me know what I can do differently!
Giants Ridge HillDrag! First race ever!!
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Decided to go to Levi LaValle hosted event up in Biwabik MN at Giants Ridge! First time ever racing ever and my first ever win! my uncle who was driving the ultra has some racing under his belt in dirt track cars, but we were definitely not expecting anything like this. But we just wanted to go for the fun, sorry for the crappy GoPro footage but we will get that sorted out for next year! Let me...
She’s ready for tomorrow nice race day!!!! #racesled#polaris #sledlife
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She’s ready for tomorrow nice race day!!!! #racesled#polaris #sledlife
Finishing and Firing up the $125 93’ Indy Trail!!!
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I can’t believe the time has already become. This has been the most effort I have put into a sled. I hope y’all enjoy this series as the next series is going to come up here soon, so say tune for that. I hope y’all enjoy the video #sled #polaris #sledlife
Working on the $125 93’ Indy Trail PT 2!
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Sorry for the numerous cuts in the video. Was a spanned of a few days, and also my stuttering speech. Anywho, just cleaning and making the sled look better than it was. Got the spray painting done! I seriously appreciate the support so much! You guys are awesome. I’m so glad I started to film myself woke on these sleds. It’s made it a lot more enjoyable than it was. Hope y’all enjoy and let me ...
Cold start on a 91’ Indy 400 and a short little ride!!
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Started the 91’ Indy 400 after it’s been sitting for a few days. Only moved it with a snowmobile dolly. She hasn’t actually driven in about 13 years. Sorry for the snowflakes on the camera forgot all about that lol. But hope you enjoy the video!
Working on the 93’ Indy Trail that I got for $125!!! Huge Surprise!
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Working on the 93’ Indy Trail that I got for $125!!! Huge Surprise!
Update on the Snowmobile Collection!!!
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Update on the Snowmobile Collection!!!
I bought a 81’ Yamaha SRX 440 and a 83’ Vmax 540 for $230!!
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I bought a 81’ Yamaha SRX 440 and a 83’ Vmax 540 for $230!!
Guy Delivered This 93’ Indy Trail for $125!
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Guy Delivered This 93’ Indy Trail for $125!
Will My $200 95’ XCR 600 Run!!! Part 1
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Will My $200 95’ XCR 600 Run!!! Part 1
Welcome to the fleet! Showing my snowmobiles!
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Welcome to the fleet! Showing my snowmobiles!
Driving My 1998 XC 700 Twin!! {Did She Blow?}
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Driving My 1998 XC 700 Twin!! {Did She Blow?}
Love that 96 xcr 440. it is an sp? easy way to check, if trailing arms go all the way back and even with the belly pan it is not an sp. sp had magura brake also. some had a magnesium chain case too
Sure is. It’s a race sled. Raced in the 90s in snowcross just trying to figure out what races. Also the driver lives in the same town as me and is willing to come take a look at it sometime
awesome! I never even looked at the 440s when they were new. I had a 97 xc 440 few years ago, wich is basically a 96 xcr sp they run hard for a 440 and can turn. Take a look at the chain case, the magnesium ones i have seen look a bit darker that the aluminum version.
@@scottsweeney9647 I had a 97’ xc 440 motor blew up so I got ride of the sled since I couldn’t afford to fix it. You can see I have a video of me looking at it
that’s alright. i appreciate it
No problem. I have a 97’ triple motor that’s a 600. Or if your trying to stay original lol
how much?
@@scottsweeney9647 probably a few hundred. Has carbs and clutch on it.
I’ll keep it in mind, I have a 580 to go look at. If it’s not any good I’ll need a motor. Yours have 38 mm carbs?
@@scottsweeney9647 yes, 97’ xcr triple motor with clutch and carbs and yes they are 38mm
Let me know if you end up parting out the XLT
dang! got a free 93 also that needs a motor too
Unfortunately it sold yesterday 😂. Sorry about thag
A lot of useful stuff there. That's the kind of things we used to do back in the 80's with our shop. We would strip down the machines that couldn't be fixed and put the parts on shelves. The rest went off to scrap. On a different note: I recently investigated a coolant leak on my '88 Inviter. What I found was quite ...interesting. The video shows that it was worse than I thought. Sooooo, now I am on a search for parts. If I can't locate parts I might take the engine off and stick a fanner in there.
Parts are always nice. I rather see me keeps some parts and shoo the chassis away than just the entire sled get scrapped. And that sucks about the inviter but a fan motor would definitely wake that sled up a bit!
@@BraidenSlagle When you are in this business, it never hurts to have parts around. The sad truth is that sometimes a sled just can't be fixed. That's when you take everything useful off and scrap the rest. Hate seeing vintage machines go that way, but as they say, "ya can't save 'em all." Wish we could though. Yeah, I am afraid a couple of parts for that water pump are going to be unobtainium. I still have several months before snow flies (IF it flies this year) to try and locate them. Will just have to see what happens over the next few months.
@@NJP76 I know a weather guy and he’s been right about all the rain and etc this year so far. This winter is supposed to be bad… as in tons of snow
Dude you got a fkn junkyard in the middle of the city I'm sure your neighbors love you 😂😂😂
It’s not a junkyard. I’ve made triple than I’ve paid for for anything. And my family has raced dirt tracks for 30 years. I got people who say nice words and talk to me about them when they come by. Sorry your neighbors don’t like your sleds. I have many people who like them and don’t care to see them. Better have a hobby than drugs
@@BraidenSlagleright on man
You still got those two XCR 600?
I sold my 96’ xcr 600 to my uncle so yes and no. I also picked up a xcr 440 so we still got some sleds
What are those things covering the ski loops, and why are the on them. Just curious....
So, we didn’t have foam but we had to tape the ski loops so they could see if we jumped the line. We weren’t prepared like we should’ve been but it was still a blast
@@BraidenSlagle oh ok I was just curious why that was done. Thank you for sharing that my friend.
@@user-jo6nt7jz5e your welcome!
Whats with you and throttle jockeying, excessively too
Why not lol. Sled sounds good and it’s peppy. And I had to puts so I could have a steady throttle
It's not that big of a deal bro, alot of people do it. It's not going to harm the snowmobile any.
@@user-jo6nt7jz5e just makes it loud lol…. She sounds nasty anyway
Did you delete my comment i left yesterday lol?
I did not delete any comments. I’m not sure what happened
Nice sleds!!/MAGA 2024!!!
Thank you!!! The ultra was setup for grass drags and the xc is my everyday driver just thought I’d bring them out to have fun!
@@BraidenSlagle both are sweet!!
@@jameskirk5906 Thank You
@@BraidenSlagle you got it brother!
@@jameskirk5906I got some more sleds coming. Some triples! Just been a little hard to get videos out lately. Started a little business and full time job it’s rough 😂
If it was me sale everything get a real nice newer sledd be done with it........!
I don’t like the new stuff. This gives me learning opportunities and so on. It’s my favorite hobby
@@BraidenSlagle yah but you wouldn't have to work on a bunch of stuff....
@@garrettfriend4772 that’s the point of the hobby. Gives me stuff to do. Can’t flip new sleds like the older ones. And collect
That's some crazy high idle. Does it have an air leak?
We have the idle screw to high. I fixed it after the video. It was idle almost at 3500 🤣. Now she sits pretty around 1200 or so. Track was engaged while in this video
got a good deal on that one
I thought I did well as well!!! I got another one coming for $50
dang! I’m looking for a seat and fuel tank mount for my 94 XCR 600. Even a ratty seat will work
@@scottsweeney9647 I’ll send a message through here or text my through Facebook if you got it
ok. no facebook for me
Belt smoke??!?
She’s fine…. Hasn’t ran in 10+ years that hard lol. Decided to give her a rip after I went through her before I did CZcams
Pin it then lol
@@jefftizz sure will!!! Tried to in my little yard 🤣
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If it's not firing when you add gas to the cylinders, you are either missing spark or compression. Check those. Whatever you do, do not buy the harbor freight compression tester. They all read very low because the hose that you have to use is so long but doesn't have a check valve at the bottom so even if you have good compression it will read like 30 psi below. I can't believe they still make and sell them. Every time the reviews get too overwhelmed with bad reviews, they just change the part number and start over. Shady.
She wants to run. I have checked spark. Eventually I’ll bring it into the garage and get it figured out!
Did you check the pulse line from the fuel pump to the crankcase? Another highly overlooked issue is the pickup line in the tank is rotted off. Especially 90s era sleds that have been sitting for a few years with this garbage ethanol fuel we have these days. It's sad we have to pay $3 to 4 dollars or more a gallon for it. I don't know what state you live in but here in Maine we have 90 octain non ethanol recreational fuel at the pumps it's a must have when winter is over then storage time comes.
@@alexfarrar5389 I’ll definitely check that out! Much appreciated!
Unreal deal! I got a trail for $200 a few years ago and had to drive an hour to pick it up. I thought that was the deal of the century. It needed a top end too and had varnish in the gas tank. Mine has extra ten and studs though. I love that sled! The reason it melted a piston (before I bought it) was because a mouse made a house in the fan housing.
Dangggggg! Yeah this was heck of a deal. Especially the compression and everything it was well worth it
Did you think that the engine might be idling a bit fast? Waiting for an update on the race. Go man goooo.
Yeah she’s idling around 3k the throttle cables to short so there automatically engaged lol. She just has to make it through tomorrow. Hopefully have a video out this weekend of Friday night race… Hopefully I don’t get knocked out first round 😂
@@BraidenSlagle Getting there, getting registered and passing tech inspection is a win for a new to you machine on it's first time out.
@@ehguy3628 yes sir. I’m so excited for it!
Very impressive bro! That's a haul.
Thank you!
Nice work and attention to detail. Had you taken some gas on a few rags and cleaned up the oil tank and the area below the air box. Also pretty important, often the bearings in the skid that tension the track will seize up. This can end up tearing the track. Cheap and pretty easy to replace the bearings in these two wheels.
I have not, but that’s a good idea to do! I’ll have to do that before I bring it outside today. I appreciate that!
Dude you talked about cleaning more stuff in the engine bay for the last 5 minutes instead of actually doing it 😂
I talked about what to clean next for the next video? It was towards the end of the video
@@BraidenSlagle just do it instead lol
@@MidnightPolaris800 well I was just informing what would be coming up in next video. This weekend I’m pretty sure I’m going to start the sled so I was going to clean the last bit and put everything back together. Probably show a bit of the cleaning and than a time lapse of me putting everything back together cleaning carbs fuel tank fuel pump and etc. Probably leave the putting back everything together the video of me trying to start the sled
@BraidenSlagle I'm not sure why your doing all this when you said it's sold? It's not going to increase the value. Only thing I can think of is you agreed to do all this pointless painting before they pay for it? It's a $500 to $750 sled whether its painted under the hood or not. Why don't you go through the carbs, clutches and do bearings instead. A person that is going to buy that sled would 100% rather it be mechanically in good shape than cosmetics, especially at that price point
@@MidnightPolaris800 The guy is watching me go through the sled. It’s for his mother. I’m not in it for the money. I do it for the hobby. Yes some extra cash is nice but it’s my hobby I do it for the fun. I’m 90% sure I’m going to leave the clutch how it is. But I think I’m going to take a look just to make sure nothing is hidden. I’ve been working on the sled without recording and have looked through everything. Some things I’ve already mentioned to him that I won’t replace due to the price and whatnot. And he’s perfectly fine with it. As he wants to do it himself and learn. But he wanted to make sure the sled is 90% inches good running order. It’s just how I am. Plus I’m going to have to take a big leap from what I’ve been doing to the sled. I have to get the xc 700 in get it prepped for race day coming up. So more than likely I’m going to have to skip a few things
With my algorithm, I thought she was chocolate 😂
🤣🤣🤣
We got the exact same Northwood pontoon
Haha, that’s awesome!
Hey buddy... let that machine warm up proper. "Speed warming" doesn't help anything. I just ran a '98 and a '95 today (March 27th) and they both let me know when they were ready to go. Squeezed the throttle and they both launched like rockets. I get the luxury of running 10acres and did a couple miles in the ditch but I think I was finding dirt at about the same rate as you. Let's hope for a better season next year... this season was brutal for sled heads!
I know I should’ve let it warmed up more haha, just was excited to run. Plus the sled hasn’t ran in over 10ish years lol
@@BraidenSlagleAll the more reason to let her warmup normally my friend. When they haven't been run in a while, those gaskets and seals can be on the weaker side. One of my sleds has over 10,500 miles on it and the motor has never had any work done. Take good care of them and they'll take good care of you. I do like that Indy 400! I've never owned one but I've always wanted to zip around on one and see what they're like. I like vintage sleds so I still pilot things with 295s and 340s under the hoods. I do have an old 1973 TX 400, but it's not quite the same! lol
@@kennethgoin628 first time riding a 400. There a little peppy that’s for sure!
If you don't have too many projects, you don't have enough!!
Exactly!!! Always gotta get more
I've been a mechanic for over 40 years. Don't waste your time and money on those arctic cat 580's. There junk.. piston failures to the end of the world. Oh that 98 xc 700.. what a gem. That's a keeper forever. Did I say that xc 700... 😊 Polaris twins foever. Love that you run a old square body.
I love my xc 700. She will never be sold some out the other xc. I only got the cats because they came with deals I couldn’t refuse 🤣
How much snow did you get over there?
Over a foot
Could and Have listened to the sound of those Fuji engines for many many hours. Fun in the round. Add to that the sweet smell of 2 stroke in the morning.
Yessir, gotta love the small
Man, when that pipe came on, it REALLY came on! Seems like 7000-7500 is a sweet spot for that tuning. I did notice that it seemed kind of boggy in the low to mid throttle. It sounded like the airbox was off. That could make a difference in the bog. Otherwise I might consider jumping up a size on the low speed jets. It definitely can be a ripper once that bog is sorted out. I tell you what, I should have hooked my trailer up to the Avalanche and headed up your way. The Indy has been sitting on it since January...waiting for snow. Seeing you rip around the back yard made me want to ride. I guess I missed my chance to get one last rip in for the season.
She hasn’t been rode like that for years haha. She seem to clear up more and more after I drove her lol. But for a 400 she was a little ripper lol. Sled was only $80…. I couldn’t be more happier with it.
Definitely a short ride lol
If I do ride today it will definitely be a long video haha
I have a 94 Indy Lite/340. Purchased it in the Spring a few Springs ago. Likely did All the things that you have and will do with that machine. Nice era to work on as just a basic set of hand tools can get most things done. Those machines are fun and a guys got to learn to avoid the deep snow as the short track and short paddles mean if you can't float on the top then you best head back to the trail. Or dig. Enjoyed the video. Is that the shop heater that is coming on in the audio?
It’s my little kerosene heater to keep the garage warm…. I wish I could work without it on just to cold. Maybe someday if I can ever get some extra revenue out of doing this I can possibly install one until than it’s just how’s it going to be during the winter times… summer time will be quieter and such lol
@@BraidenSlagleI don't even have a heater or insulation in the garage at my house so your lucky lol
Lol, I am very lucky with what I have
A 43 min video of you cleaning an engine bay isnt going to gain many new subscribers if that is your intention. P.s. those clutches are f'd
It’s a part series. I can only do so much. That was a couple hours I shrunk down. Many hiccups along the way. Sometimes people like slow process and see what all gets done to a sled
@@BraidenSlagle I hear you. I'm curious how the internals of those clutches are going to look when you go through them
@@MidnightPolaris800 same lol. Sleds needs work don’t get me wrong. But that’s what I love doing
Take it from a guy that never owned a ski-doo. But happened upon a Good Deal on a 97 MHZ 583. Same thing under the hood round slide carbs, most everything the same. This ski-doo has the rotary valve. Other than that, same tech different packaging.
Wow, that’s good to know. Maybe 1 day I might see about getting one
Snow on the way , make some riding videos
Sure will!
Maybe concentrate on having 2 nice running and driving sleds? Ones with no engines or needing everything replaced dont count as sleds man 😂
I have 6 that run. A few need work lol. Some part chassis are worth having. I rather buy a whole cheap parts sled than buy part here and there and end up paying more than just buying an entire chassis
@BraidenSlagle dude all you sleds need serious work except that 98 xc 700...there's a reason your getting what you pay for when they're 100 or 200$
@@MidnightPolaris800 the 88’ Indy 400 sks runs. The cutlass runs. Indy trail just needs a carb cleaned and she runs. 700 runs minty The 2 xcrs are the most work I have to put into. The ext just needs the carbs refixed and she runs. And the xc 400 ran when I bought it but unfortunately the motor blew. I have drove that sled before she blew. The Yamaha SX runs as well. Just don’t want it anymore. The 2 old Yamahas I got them because there chassis are a few hundred alone how they sit and refixed there almost $3k each lol. The 97’ zr580 I only got that for a parts machine for my ext. 75% if the sleds run. Some need a little more tinkering than others but that’s the joy of doing them. I could care less how much work I need to put into them. I know I can sell parts off them more than I got them for lol
@@MidnightPolaris800 worked in the Indy trail I just got for $125…. Has over 145 each cylinder. She’ll be ready to fly after a drain of the tank and a carb clean
@@BraidenSlagle I also count project sleds as sleds, but the minute they're labeled as a parts sled, they're off the count and not part of "the collection."
I am a Polaris and Yamaha lover. My first sled ever was an old (even at that time!) 1971 Polaris. I forget which model it was, but it was big and heavy. It had a 297cc Sachs one lunger. Wasn't fast by any stretch of the imagination, but we could fit four people on it! The track was junk though, so we ended up putting that engine on a '72 Boa Ski. Much lighter sled, and a ton more fun. Over the years, I went through a couple other sleds. Scorpion, Rupp, and a Polaris Mustang. All long gone now. The best sled I had back in those days (early-mid 1980's) was a '74(?) Yamaha SL338. It had no engine on it, so we put a 433 engine on it and man that thing could rip! It finally blew the track in early 1989, and we never fixed it. :( Believe it or not, that was the lase snowmobile I had until a few years ago when I picked up this 1995 Indy440. Bought it for 400 as a non-runner. Had it going ten minutes after I got it home and absolutely fell in love with it. I actually have some videos about it on the channel. I had been wanting to get a one lunger just for bombing around the trailer park and some light trail riding. Really wanted a Yamaha Bravo, but the right deal came along on this 1988 Yamaha Inviter. Couldn't walk away from the deal, so brought it home. During the one week of winter we actually had, discovered just how much fun that little Inviter can be. Not fast, at only 300CC single, but the fun factor is off the chart. And yes, of course I had the Indy out for a few trail rides as well. Just didn't do much filming. Wanted to get as much riding in as I could. As for Arctic Cat? I have no issues with them at all, even though I have never owned one. Wouldn't turn down the right deal on one. SkiDoo? Hmmmm. I see a lot of them around, and some look really sharp, but I have never owned one, and don't see one in my future...although that could be subject to change under the right conditions. Anyways, sorry about the long comment. Just wanted to share a little of my history with snowmobiles.
It’s amazing to hear other people’s story so don’t be sorry! I’m only 20 so hearing others story and how they love the sport and whatnot is just awesome! I’ll definitely check out the vid on your channel! Thanks for leaving a comment as well
Does duluth have laws for all the shit in your yard lol
I’m proctor… not Duluth
Sorry, I misread it. But nope… my grandfather had 30sleds in his yard before I was born lol. Plus pure stocks and whatnot lol
I have been riding snowmachines since 1973. Then we pretty much all knew how they worked and how to fix them. Got this knowledge from automotive shops in Hight School. What I'm saying is that you are a young guy and seem to have a grasp of the workings of the old tech. Good on you!
I’m 20 years old, I just started this year wrenching on these machines haha. Never finished school after 9th grade it’s all just the will to learn the sled and what each part does and whatnot
@@BraidenSlagle Life Long Learning - That's where it is at. May come a time that a guy finds that he needs to go back to school. Many have realized that going back is a lot easier than what they left behind. Life skills, learning done away from teachers and books does help plenty.
@@ehguy3628 yes sir
You know the skid means suspension right? Not running boards lol...nice score for 125 though
Yes lol, I was a recording I sent to a guy and I used it as a video 😂. I was so excited for it
Not bad.
Shes got an aftermarket can...should sound sweet
She does? I thought it was factory… guy said previous owners did race it…. Maybe we got a secret drag sled on our hands!
@@BraidenSlagle look at the length of it compared to a stock one
@BraidenSlagle btw I'm in fargo/detroit lakes area. If I make it to duluth sometime we should rip sleds man
@@MidnightPolaris800 of course man! I’m always down to rip some sleds. If they work lol. We are supposed to get dumped on here this weekend into next week
@@BraidenSlagle us too bud