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The Drive
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Putting Wheels on a Snowmobile Makes for a Rowdy All-Terrain Trike
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Ever find yourself wondering just what sort of trouble you could get into with a snowmobile in the summertime? If you live in one of many parts of the country that winter has seemingly abandoned, you may find yourself pondering this more often these days. But what would it take to have some real fun on a sled when there's not a snowflake in sight? How about sticking a set of wheels on it? That's exactly what the YouTubers behind mycustomgokart did with this beat-up, 600cc Ski-Doo Formula III. As builds go, this one's actually fairly simple. The bulk of the fabrication work involved removing the snowmobile's track and creating a new axle setup for the rear wheel. A set of wheels with nice, knobby tires went over a set of custom bearings designed for the front end, mounting where the skis were removed. It made for a simple swap, but it makes the Ski-Doo look a bit like a demonically possessed landscaping cart, especially once they fit the 12-inch-wide slick to the new rear axle. With that all squared away, the Ski-Doo needed some mechanical attention. For starters, the engine was experiencing some sort of fueling issue that kept fouling the spark plugs, so a carburetor service was in order. The guys also suspected that the snowmobile's stock cooling system wouldn't be up to the task, so a new radiator was fabbed up and installed in the rear of the engine bay—not the best spot, granted, but it's what they had to work with. And with that, it's time for some testing. Sure enough, it works. Their fearless test driver (hardhat and all) needs a little time to get acclimated to this squirrelly snowmobile-turned-street-rod, but after some trial and nearly spectacular error, he manages to string together a few five-star donuts. Fearing that they may be drawing unwanted attention, they retreat to private property for some more playtime. After some off-pavement foolishness, the gang reconvenes to see how the sled is holding up. While it drives better than the team expected, the Ski-Doo is showing signs of distress after its first shakedown run. The mounting plates for the rear axle were welded to the rear tunnel of the Ski-Doo, which was clearly not designed to handle the kinds of load being thrown at it by sticky rubber on pavement. The entire structure has started to deform, so the guys set about shoring up their mounting plates with some lateral support, which they fab up from a piece of pipe. With a new, more terrain-friendly tire on the rear, it's time for some proper three-wheelin'. Believe it or not, it handles a lot like a snowmobile. Getting power down with the single rear wheel is a challenge, and each test driver spends about as much time getting the Ski-Doo's nose pointed someplace that won't kill him as he does actually putting any power down. It looks like a laugh, but certainly not the most effective way to get around off pavement. As the guys point out, a rear suspension would go a long way—that and a longer battery cable. Got a tip? Send it in: tips@
CBC
21-05-2025
- CBC
2 men reported missing found dead near Hopedale, police say
Two Hopedale men overdue from a fishing trip over the long weekend have been found dead, police say. In a statement released Wednesday morning, the RCMP said the pair, aged 41 and 47, were last seen the night of May 16. Police in Hopedale received a report the next night around 10 p.m. The men were travelling on a snowmobile, heading toward a cabin just outside the Labrador community. Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue personnel followed tracks to the water and they observed poor ice conditions. "The two men and the snowmobile they had been traveling on were located submerged in the water just outside of Hopedale," said the statement. Police are still investigating and the office of the chief medical examiner is involved.
CTV News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Nunavik village declares state of emergency over fire and water shortage
A snowmobile makes its way across the ice near Inukjuak, Nunavik, Thursday, May 12, 2022. (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld) (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Van hauling snowmobile hits CSPD cruiser
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A Colorado Springs Police cruiser was damaged after a van towing a snowmobile fled from officers and hit the cruiser. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, officers responded to a welfare check in the 1600 block of North Murray Boulevard, near the intersection of Palmer Park Boulevard. The officers received information that two people were possibly passed out in a van in a parking lot. When officers arrived and made contact with the van, the driver reportedly woke up. The officers noticed the van was running, and when they ordered the driver to turn it off, the driver allegedly put the van in gear and drove away toward a dead end. CSPD said the van turned around in the parking lot, and on its way out, hit an unoccupied police cruiser, causing damage. The van then left the area. The suspect vehicle is described as a white passenger van hauling a trailer with a snowmobile on it. No officers were injured in the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX21 News Colorado.
