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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-10-09, Page 17New Snowmobile Developments FOAM ROLLER CHAIN ;,U PRIC- ANT - Developed for roger chain application, a new aeros- ol lubricant foam carries bub- bles into chain joints and clear- ances, cleaning as it penetrates. After penetration it sets with a high viscosity, adhering to bear- ing surfaces. The lubricant is said to be well suited for applic- ations where fretting weat or • galling is a problem.' 4 HI Iffiabkirk transit SERVICE • L.11 1.4ITE SEAIPOIRT,H ONTARIO OFF • ON 4. I7 :NW SNO-JET JOIN THE SNOW JET SET IN 1970 • 4 NEW SERIES JET- FLITE The "mighty mite" of the SNO7JET '70 squadron. Its pow- er plant is 12.5 hp., single cylinder with 246 cc displace- ment. Yet, the "Jet-Flite" easily rides two passengers on deep-foam seating and is a big 821/2" long, including front bumper. Also offers aerodynamic hand-lard fiber- glass lift-up cowl, heat tempered' center-guide skis, the world's toughest rubber tracks .. . reinforced with nylon to keep you zipping along on the roughest terrain. $699 • SUPER - SPORT Some like 'em hot! So SNO4ET creetedjhis classic series especially for the snow-sportsters whrlike more power, to rid* high, wide and handsome across their favorite trails. And these hot new-"Super-Sports" supply plenty of brawny power . . . in S. engirt* choices from 22 to• h.p., plus super-tough Trailblazer tracks for greater thrust end stability. "Super-Sport lives up to its too, with • its striking new lot-age• profile and 'spoiler stern". An- . other plus: deeper accessory storage. Elet1r16 stgrt option- al. 15 MODELS . STAR-JET Ride with pride ... powered by your choice of 15 or 19 hp. engines in the smart, sleek, sassy "Star-Jet'' 'series. All-new aero desighed from track to windshield. Hand- some low profile, jet-styled, with tilt-up cowl. All metal surfaces are bonderized-with new baked acrylic enamel finish in SNO-JE'T's beautiful wild blue with streamlined - white striping.- Comfortable foam seats and backrest. Front and rear bumpers. Torsion springs for smooth go- ing: Optional electric start on the 19 h.p. model- $799 -$1079 ' 4 SUPER -JET Racy and rarin' to ride you to new heights In snowmobil- ing thrills. SUPER-JET is the series for action people. Sporty. Wild blue styled. Rugged 181/2" Trailblazer Wide- Tracks for extra flotation and stability. 5 power choices, all twin cylinder, from 24.to 35 hp. Bright-eyed twin headlights. Front and rear bumpers. Deep foam seating. Huge storage trunk. Floating calibrated disc brake. Rides two with room to spare. Great for work or play, SUPER- JET's designed as iii all-purpose power-packed machine for family fun, hunting, fishing — a get-up-and-go velikle on lee or snow $999-0419 , $1099,-$1469 SEE THESE MODELS ON ,DISPI,AY NOW AT ° sories, $75, 000, 000 has been spent for equipment alone in Michigan's newest sports craze." The county-by-County resea- rch indicated the highest con- centration of ownership is in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties with 10. 77 percent of the state's total, or 7,330 mach- ines,,registered there: Thirty-one counties of west Michigan, served by the tour- ist association, have 19, 634 , locally-owned snowmobiles, the report reveals. "The snowmobiles uses a variety of goods and services while enjoying Michigan's nevi- est family winter sport," Te- beau said. "For instance, it takes 375, 000 gallons of fuel at the beginning of the season, jnist to fill all those tanks for the first-time. At an average of 40 cents per gallon. that to- tals $150, 000 just to start the season with a resulting $26, 250 in fuel tax for the Michigan De- partment of Revenue. " "Fuel sales by out-of-state snowmobile enthusiasts, plus gasoline used by autos to bring the machine to the snow coun- try is a factor impossible to es- timate, but it is a significant sum of money. These winter tourist also buy food, beverages, odging and a host of other goods and services, Tebeau pointed out. The association estimate was based on the first survey of Michigan-licensed snowmob- iles. The study, of Directional Marketing Company of Grand Rapid§, revealed that 68, 120 Michigan-owned machines were licensed by the Secretary of State as. of June 13. Jack M. Eddie, research dir- ector, estimated another 7, 000 to 10, 000 machines are owned by Michigan residents but are , not licensed. "As result of the marketing company "shrvey, " said Wesley B. Tebeau, manager of the tour-, ist association, "the financial impact of this new winter vac- ation activity can finally, and for the first time, be accurate- ly stated. " "Using a conservative aver- age investment figure of $1, 000 for each Machine, including cold weather gear, like goggles gloves, boots, thermal suits and snowmobile trailers and acces- Still New When one considers that it was only in 1959 that the first small snowmobiles made their appearance, one must realize that the art of making a snow- mobile is; -still relatively new, as compared to the arr of buildinglin automobile. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., OCT. 9, 1969-4b to Econorn Snowmobiling Boon a Typical of the way in which the sport of snowmobiling is ex- panding is the experience in Michigan where approximately the same number of units are registered as in Ontario. There snowrnobiling, as the a• Stales newest winter sport, has already had a financial impact on the state's economy of ap-• proximately $75, 000, 000, it was estimated by West Michig- an Tourist AssoCiation. .t, Have Your Machine Serviced • __It won't be too long before we can park the power mower and fuel up the power sled for another fun filled season of snowmobiling. Prior to your first snow ad- venture this •fall, it is certainly in order for you to do a,"pre- flight" count down to be certain that your snowmobile is in total working,order before your seas- • on's first blast off. ", You, or your dealer's service department, should cheek the drive belt, the track for tension and alignment, the lights, the spark plugs and have a complete lube job. The time and trouble required to properly 'servicseyounsnow-, • mobile is your insurance against walking home from the first trip Oil t.- Nothing wrecks more havoc and machines than enthusiasm without an adequate snow-cover. The thrill of the season's first outing-might come to a screech- ing halt in mud, blood and ill temper if you, try to go in a skif of snow. Both private apd public snow- mobiling facilities abound in Ontario's snow-b81t. One well planned trip is worth a dozen neighborhood ddasters, for get- ting your snowmobile stuck in the garden of the fellow next door isn't going to be a very rewarding experience for anyone. Snowmobiling can be family Junior everyone. You can guar- antee your fun by operating a properly maintained machine, at the proper pace, with enougi snow for safe travelling. ELECTRIC START KITS Electric starting kits for all makes of snowmobiles are being marketed. Kits adapt to all .2 makes of snowmobiles that are ring gear equipped, new or used. Many kits contain an electric starting motor, a vinyl battery box with clips, battery cables, complete wiring harness and mounting hardware.