Visitors'
Sleds 
Visitors'
Sleds
1972
Moto -Ski Zephyrs, (1) 440 and (1)
340 BSE’s - Gerald Dion , Matane en gaspesie
P.Quebec
1973 Moto-Ski F-295 BSE
- Dean Werden, Sarina, Ontario
Dean purchased this sled in a well used and tough loved state but has since
given it a refresh
with some custom touches like a tuned exhaust, seat, and paint. It proves that
the "F"(family) series
moto-skis can have a sporty side to them.
1978 Moto-Ski Spirit
250 Rotax - Daniel Dinelle, Ottawa, Ontario
These were the Moto-Ski version of the Ski-Doo Elan with only cosmetic
touches setting them apart. Daniel
had the sled given to him 5 years ago and has since refreshed the
paint so that it looks its best on ice fishing trips.
1972 Northway
Explorer W-440 - Andrew Taylor, Quebec, P. Quebec
No its not a Moto-Ski, its not even orange but it is a beautiful machine
that deserves its fair share of the lime-light.
For those of you who are concerned that the purity of the website has been
compromised,
fear not because Andrew is currently restoring a 1971 Moto-Ski Mini-Sno.
1968 Moto-Ski Cadet 246
Hirth, 1969 Moto-Ski Capri 372
Hirth,
1973 Moto-Ski Capri 340 BSE-
Aaron Heim, Owatonna , Minnesota
Aaron saved these three machines from a building that was going to fall in.
As you can see in the
pictures all three are very solid and deserve the time and effort to get them
back on the snow.
Pay attention to the decals added on the hoods years ago including '71 MS-18
hood stripes on
the '68 and some comical roadrunner + coyote stickers saying "Beep Beep Your
A**" on the '69.
1972 Moto-Ski
Zephyr 340 BSE - Bruce Malcolm, Randolph, Maine
Bruce has done some touch up work including new decals but started with a
very nice
original machine. The most difficult pieces to find in good condition including
an unbroken
plastic hood, bumpers with good chrome, and a nice original seat were all there
to start with.
Have a look at the picture, it speaks for itself.
1970 Moto-Ski Grand Prix 338 Hirth
- Don Willner, Davidson, Saskatchewan
Don's 340 Grand Prix sports the 28 H.P. 338 Hirth single as opposed to the
other 340 Grand Prix
engine which was a 340 Sachs single. He has been hard at work renovating the
wiring and doing other
small things like replacing the windshield. It should be a fun sled on the snow
and the first year Grand Prix is
one you do not see too often.
1974 Moto-Ski Capri-S 295
BSE - Jon Braun, Grunthal, Manitoba
Jon won this sled through a wedding fund raiser raffle for one of his friends.
Apparently the
bride to be does not appreciate old sleds and so wanted it gone. The 295 BSE
twin
is just a rebadged 294/300 Rotax that, while reflecting ski-doo's influence,
actually provides
abundant smooth power. It came through with the optional slide rail suspension
and, as you can
see, the machine has survived quite well over the years.
1970
Moto-Ski SM-295 Sachs - Joe Kuchnicki,
Brutus, Michigan
I will not bother to say too much about the sled here since the above link
will take you to his website
where it tells the history and restoration details better than I can. I will
say that it is a beautiful restoration
of a very rare machine. Be sure and check out the other neat machines featured
on his website too.
1977 Sno-Jet SST 340
Yamaha - Dennis and Arlene Fish, Livermore, Maine
No it is not a Moto-Ski but I did once own it so I guess that qualifies it for
a Moto-Ski website.
The original 340 was swapped out for a good running SS433 Yamaha when I got it
but it looks original
and mates up to the Sno-Jet components nicely. The original seat has survived
quite well and Dennis has
found a new tach, speedometer, and rubber passenger grab handles to replace the
old broken ones.
All in all it is a great looking machine that should be fun to ride alongside
his '68 Panther.
1970 Moto-Ski
Zephyr 317 Hirth - Derrick Higgins, Parry
Sound, Ontario
Derrick recently picked
this machine up and plans on a full restoration in the near future. From
the picture it looks like he has a good
machine to start with. The body is virtually
rust free and hard to find plastic pieces like the backrest compartment look to
be in great shape,
even the original blue windshield looks to be in nice
shape. 317's were a good all around motor that provided adequate and
reliable power
on the Zephyr chassis.
1968
Moto-Ski Zephyr 297 JLO - Brent
Crockford, Orillia, Ontario
This Zephyr has been in Brent's family since 1971
and, although it has been ridden and enjoyed, it has always been garage kept.
Although
not as common as the 300 Hirth option, the 297 JLO was a nice motor that had
plenty of power for riding and pulling. This machine
is a nice
example of what I consider to be one of the best looking years for Moto-Ski.
1970
Moto-Ski MS-18 500 Hirth - John McClelland, Barrie,
Ontario
John acquired this machine from the original owner (his uncle) in 1999 with just
250 miles on the speedometer. It sat in a heated garage
from 1974 until 1999 quietly waiting under its original Moto-Ski cover for
somebody to ride it again. Although he sent multiple photos
I chose a side view because it shows just how amazingly preserved this machine
is with an original seat, windshield, shiny orange paint,
and a dash and airbox that are still bright blue. Even the 500
Hirth has its original paint and decals in spectacular condition. John
has put
around 700 miles on it since '99 so not only is it in amazing condition but its
still enjoyed as it was intended.
1969
Moto-Ski Zephyr 300 Hirth- Yan Cormier Roussel, New
Richmond, Quebec
Yan's Zephyr actually started from three moto-ski bodies he picked off the
dump. What you see is the product of working since last fall
assembling it from the ground up with his friend Ben Roy. It is currently
powered by a 340 Rotax but Yan is looking for the correct 300 to put
back on it. Yan also has a 440 Nuvik project waiting in the wings which,
if the '69 is any indication, will look great when finished.
1973 Moto-Ski F-440 BSE -
Stuart Mcknight, Castleton, New York
Stuart recently found this spectacular original Moto-Ski which has been sitting
idle since 1980 with only 406 miles on the odometer.
Decals on the '73 machines rarely survive intact but this machine still has its
original stickers in great condition and a seat and gas tank
cover in equally nice shape. Even though it is a family model, the 440
BSE would make an "F" move right along. When looking at the
photo be sure and take note of the Moto-Ski dealer sign in the background.
1968
Moto-Ski Zephyr 297 JLO - Dave Paquet,
Dolbeau, Quebec
Here is
another example of a 297 Zephyr that is still run and enjoyed as was
intended. Dave's father bought this machine brand new
and it has been in the family ever since. It can be difficult to find one
of there with a gas tank that is not rusted beyond use but
this one looks to be a fine unrestored example of a fun snowmobile.
1968
Moto-Ski Zephyr 297 JLO, 1969 Moto-Ski Zephyr 300 Hirth-
Bruno Fournier, St. Lazere, Quebec
Bruno's
two Moto-Skis have been in his family for years ('68 belonged to his father,
'69 his grandfather). Both set idle for a long
time but as you can see they survived the years very well and
are nice original examples of two great models.
1970 Moto-Ski Capri 375 JLO ES
- Ross Jewiss, Ontario
This little capri is quite complete and original down
to the blue windshield. All chrome will need attention
due to years of setting but the real interesting part
about the machine is how he came to acquire it. Long story short
it involved lots of dragging, a harrowing barge ride
to get it off an island, and $25 for the troubles.
1965 Moto-Ski
Model 200 300 Hirth, 1970 Moto-Ski Zephyr
317 Hirth - Pat Rodden, Skowhegan, Maine
Pat is in the process of restoring this '65 200 which was a
solid and decent original machine to begin with. It still
has its original
track and seat which are difficult to find. The 1970 is a
beautiful original machine with only a handful of miles. The seat
is flawless
and it even has the original cover. Pat
also has a bunch of other equally nice old machines.
1963
"Moto-Ski" 148 JLO - Jules Desmarais,
Quebec, Canada
This is only one of a handful of true '63 Moto-Skis still in
existence and perhaps the nicest one out there. Jules recently
completed a total
restoration with great attention to correctness and detail. The
machine set in a garage since 1970 until he was put onto the trail by a
coworker whose uncle had an "old snowmobile". Don't we all wish
each old sled we heard of was a '63 tin cab.
