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Title: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 02, 2009, 10:24:19 PM

I recently aquired a 79 SRX. Thanks to fellow club member, Tim Spiegelhoff. Tim found this sled and new I would probably be interested, gave me a call. It didn't take long with Tim's detailed description I decided I had to have it and sent a check sight unseen. First got to see it Sundaynight, I was not disappointed this sled is complete, straight, and the motor runs perfect. I have always wanted an SRX, with the price they normally bring I thought the idea of getting one would be out of reach.  :thankyou: to Tim, I got mine! It needs garage time for shine, but thats just how I like'm  :thumb:
It is this kind of communication between clubmembers that can put the right vintager with the right vintage iron. I KNOW  :postpics:  Autolube

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Webmaster M on April 02, 2009, 10:52:46 PM

Awesome! Get some photos up. If you need me to take care of that, let me know, but give it a try first.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Premix on April 02, 2009, 10:59:08 PM

congraulations on your new baby! I know how it is to come across that special find. I have always wanted that special Starfire and have deceided to make my own until that one I can afford comes along. Clones can be fun too. Hope you make it as a rider.
Premix

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 20, 2009, 08:54:00 PM

here is a pic of the sled

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Webmaster M on April 20, 2009, 09:06:21 PM

Looks like it's already in pretty nice shape.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 20, 2009, 09:12:37 PM

Above is a picture of the SRX.  :popcorn: Tim emailed it to me before I sled made it to my house. I haven't taken any pictures of it since.
I just got Mark, (our webmaster) to show me how to post pix. :thankyou: I will practice, get good at it and then perhaps I can chronicle the progression of the SRX restoration.  :o It is pretty well totally disassembled at this point.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 21, 2009, 10:10:54 PM

These are some pictures I just took out in the garage.  :) I am practicing posting photos

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 21, 2009, 10:15:24 PM

trying to post multiple pix, please bare with me :P

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 21, 2009, 10:25:09 PM

I am trying to get more than one picture on post. not going so good so far.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 21, 2009, 10:34:24 PM

 :dancinbanana:  :beers: I think I got it!  :cheer:  :clapping:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 02, 2009, 11:07:19 PM

I worked the better part of the day detailing the motor. I was pleased with the results, thought I would post a few pictures. Recently cleaned up and painted the pipes with a hi-temp (ceramic) paint. :angel: I hope it holds up to the heat.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 02, 2009, 11:18:43 PM

Here is two more pics. Still having trouble getting photos compressed to the size I need in order to post multiple pictiures.  :banghead:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 02, 2009, 11:28:18 PM

 :catfight: Can't seem to get more than one pic per post tonight.  :dunno:  I must be tired. :-[

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 06, 2009, 08:25:25 PM

I am now working on polishing the tunnel and belly pan. It is tedious, tough job.  :P Got the belly pan done on this picture with tunnel to go yet. It is turning out pretty good, not great. However I do want to ride this sled and I suppose if I got it to good I wouldn't want to put my boots on the running boards. :-\ 

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on June 03, 2009, 10:52:58 PM

Starting to work on skid restoration. Taking a bunch of pictures in hopes they will help me get it back together again. :catfight:
Thought I would post a couple BEFORE pix. Hopefully the AFTER pix won't be long off. ???

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on June 28, 2009, 09:32:20 PM

Just got the suspension parts back from powder coating. Put in Skid together this morning and back in the sled. Feels good to have this done, :thumb: a rolling chassis.
Still need hood, graphics, and seat to come back. Don't have a lot of extra time for working in the garage, been working full time job and part time job after that. I still want this restoration done by this fall and get back on the GPX restoration.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Webmaster M on June 28, 2009, 11:25:50 PM

Looks nice! Two jobs? What's up with that?

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on June 29, 2009, 06:27:30 AM

Quote from: Mark on June 28, 2009, 11:25:50 PM

Looks nice! Two jobs? What's up with that?

Same full time job, that's getting very old, but pays well.  :banghead:  New part time job that's rewarding,  :dancinbanana: but doesn't pay a lot of bills. 

Beating the Recession, PRICELESS.  :dunno:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on July 07, 2009, 10:18:05 PM

The hood is DONE.   ;D  The hood was in good original condition, however it did have spider cracking. In order for them to go away and stay away, the whole thing had to be taken down, built back up, as well as repainted and cleared.  :clapping:

I can not take credit for this. Fellow clubmember Scott Wallin did this for me. He did a real nice job as I knew he would  :thumb:

 :thankyou: Scott

Man, I wish could only find the garage time I need to work on this restoration.  :banghead:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on September 13, 2009, 08:06:20 PM

I'M BACK!!!  Six weeks with no computer. :-[ It was very sick. However its well again, seems ok and never lost anything. :beers: :cheer: :thumb:

Not much happening with the SRX or the GPX lately. Have been spending all of my time after the DAY JOB working for Tom's service center. I enjoy working there very much, we certainly get a large variety of small engine repair to work on. Much of it modern, but also a fair amount of stuff that would fall in the vintage catagory.

I do miss the idea of no time in my own garage. :catfight:

However, I did score seats for the SRX and the GPX  :clapping: The first picture is the seat for the SRX. I had it reupholstered, very pleased with the results. The second picture is a seat I found for the GPX. This is the seat I have been looking for for several years and thought I would never find. This seat is original OEM, and in very good condition. This purchase was HIGH BUCK  :banghead: , but I had to have it. 8)

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on November 08, 2009, 04:29:53 PM

Well, the weather is awesome this weekend. Probably won't be anymore like it this year. Took the oppurtunity to spend some time in my own shop for a change. :clapping:

I decided that even though the SRX isn't 100 percent done I am gonna put it back together and run it this season, as is. :dancinbanana:

It still needs a better bumper, chrome ski shocks, windshield and graphics. That and several small items I want to attend to. None the less I can not go this upcoming season without riding this sled. :baseballbat:

So, I will even REGISTER IT :banghead: and hit the trails!

Attached are some photos I took today, this is pretty much what she is gonna look like this winter. I'll finish the restoration next spring hopefully as well as the GPX

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on November 08, 2009, 04:34:20 PM

one more pic

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 03, 2010, 08:15:46 PM

Quote from: Autolube on November 08, 2009, 04:29:53 PM

Well, the weather is awesome this weekend. Probably won't be anymore like it this year. Took the oppurtunity to spend some time in my own shop for a change. :clapping:

I decided that even though the SRX isn't 100 percent done I am gonna put it back together and run it this season, as is. :dancinbanana:

It still needs a better bumper, chrome ski shocks, windshield and graphics. That and several small items I want to attend to. None the less I can not go this upcoming season without riding this sled. :baseballbat:

So, I will even REGISTER IT :banghead: and hit the trails!

Attached are some photos I took today, this is pretty much what she is gonna look like this winter. I'll finish the restoration next spring hopefully as well as the GPX

It's Sundaynight, close to a long New Years Weekend. Got a lot of riding in the last three days, all of of that riding was on the SRX. I have 300 miles on this sled since putting it into active duty. The power of this sled is awesome and it's reliability has been flawless (so far)

I have it all pre-drilled for studs, they are on order and as soon as they get here they will be installed. I am obviously very anxious to see how she handles with 92 picks >:D

Tim Spiegelhoff, if you are out there  :thankyou:again for finding me this sled.  I am having to much fun riding it. :dancinbanana: :rocker: :thumb:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 08, 2010, 08:01:24 PM

The studs are on! ;) I didn't get to ride it much yet, however I noticed the track don't spin and the skis seem to come off the ground when prompted. :o

I will be taking this sled to Rice Lake WI this weekend for the AWSC Winter Director's meeting. I hope I don't find myself in a embarrassing situation, I will be the only one riding "vintage" in amongst a lot of "supersleds". :taunt:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 10, 2010, 08:46:32 PM

The SRX successfully completed a 130 mile ride on Saturday. On a guided ride within the beautiful trails of Barron County. If you ever have an opportunity to ride in the northwest part of WI, take it. They have a wonderful variety of woods and open ranges as well hills and lakes.
I need to carry a camera with me to post some pix. Although I am pretty sure this ride will come up in a upcoming issue of the AWSC magazine, WSN.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 31, 2010, 06:04:13 PM

Was at the Low Buck Vintage Riders 12 annual show at the Stone Toad in Menasha last weekend. Fun show as usual. :thumb:

I was pleasently surprised with the "Vintage Muscle" award.  :thankyou: guys.

 And  :thankyou: Hydro for the awesome, eye catching Yamaha jacket. 

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Premix on February 04, 2010, 07:39:41 PM

Yeah, I know a guy who had one just like that....

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 18, 2010, 05:04:38 PM

The wife and Kids got me the graphics for my birthday a couple weeks ago. :D
Worked yesterday afternoon and this morning putting them on.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 18, 2010, 05:14:11 PM

Happy with the way they turned out. :thumb: But man, it's pretty stressful putting them on. :P You get little more than one shot at it.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on April 18, 2010, 05:21:49 PM

Looking forward to going to the St.Germain show May 30th. I plan to bring this sled and at least one other for display. 8)

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: w-jetter on April 20, 2010, 09:32:19 PM

A-L that sure looks sweet! Nice job on the restore.

St.Germain in May, Grass drags in the fall??  LOL

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Webmaster M on May 02, 2010, 10:57:47 PM

The graphics really make it look finished. Nice.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 31, 2010, 09:24:46 AM

Took the SRX  and SS433 to St. Germain yesterday, almost the first one there. Took these pictures.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on May 31, 2010, 09:46:49 AM

I had this sled at the Headquarters Museum in Eagle River until recently.

I finally managed to find the gas tank for this sled I have been looking for at yesterday's swap. :thumb: As well as carbs for the GPX!  :rocker:

Yes, I had a good day in St. Germain.  :dancinbanana:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on August 26, 2010, 09:45:45 PM

Went to check out the SRX today at the World Snowmobile Headquarters Museum in Eagle River. I plan to only be there 10 minutes, one hour later I took a couple pics of my sled.

It is a great place for vintage enthusiasts such as ourselves. It feels good to have a sled displayed there.

One of my favorite things about the WSH is anybody can display a sled there. You don't have to be a vintage celebrity and your sled doesn't have to be anything rare or particularly special.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Fur Coat Guy on September 09, 2010, 10:52:07 PM

Either you're the first one there, or the last one to leave!  Those are a pair of nice looking Yammies.  Saw the SS433 at the museum last winter.

 (http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/ar_cloudnine/St_germain2010001.jpg)

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on September 13, 2010, 11:16:37 PM

Hey Fur Coat Guy, good to hear from you. Thank you for the kind words.

I think I was pretty close to the first and the last to display that day in St. Germain. Good show & swap. :thumb:

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 29, 2011, 10:22:52 PM

WENT ON A LONG TRAIL RIDE WITH THE SRX TODAY, 110 MILES. CHECKED OUT THE CALDRON FALLS RADAR RUN. SLED RAN EXCELLENT, HOWEVER DIDN'T CLOCK AS FAST AS I HAD HOPED.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on January 29, 2011, 10:28:58 PM

THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN ON THE IRON SNOW SHOE TRAIL OVER LOOKING THE PESHTIGO RIVER WEST OF CRIVITZ.

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Webmaster M on February 04, 2011, 12:08:08 AM

"Not as fast as I hoped" is a little vague. How did she do?

Title: Re: I finally got a SRX
Post by: Autolube on February 05, 2011, 09:00:43 AM

Quote from: Mark on February 04, 2011, 12:08:08 AM

"Not as fast as I hoped" is a little vague. How did she do?

You had to ask  >:D

3 runs, 75 mph then 77 mph twice.  :banghead: