Please

 enable

 images

 for

 proper

 viewing.

Donahue Super Sports is honored to be the proud recipient of the 2011 Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Dealer of the Year award!


Contact Donahue Super Sports

Great Pre- Owned Values!
2008 Ski-Doo GSX® Sport 500SS
$4,599.00, 4,583 miles, Behave. You’re in the presence of snowmobiling royalty.

You simply won't find a more refined sled than the 2008 GSX®. Built on the revolutionary new REV-XP platform, it is the ultimate culmination of performance and luxury, and its features prove it. REV-XP means the re-engineered GSX is up to 130 pounds lighter than the competition, translating to better responsiveness and less fatigue after long rides. Superlative performance comes from its 151 horsepower 800R Power T.E.K. engine. And the GSX not only seats the rider - whether one-up or two-up - higher for more optimal performance, but also adds eight inches of legroom for comfort. Additional features include our unbelievable new suspension system, completely redesigned driveline, and just about any other improvement you could dream of. If you're looking for the best of the best, look no further.

 
 


Forward this newsletter to a friend


Pre-Owned Yamaha ATV
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4
$4,899.00, 405 miles, GAIN YOUR FOUR-WHEEL INDEPENDENCE.

Hard-working, smooth-riding four-wheel independent suspension, the exclusive Ultramatic® transmission and On-Command® drive selection means you are virtually unstoppable.

 
 

2012 Yamaha Apex
$13,999.00
You'll ride harder, faster and longer on the Apex®...and you'll feel great.

 
 

Which of the following media sources do you use the most?
 Television
 Radio
 Satelitte Radio
 Local Newspaper
 Billboards
 Internet
 Shoppers

Donahue Super Sports December 2011 E-Newsletter
During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit we say, simply, but sincerely – Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season. Celebrate the tradition of giving, the beauty of the season and a New Year filled with Peace & Prosperity.

The entire Donahue Super Sports Team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your trust and confidence in our dealership.


$10.00 Off Retail Price On Any Yamaha or Ski-Doo Drive Belt!
One item only per customer. One coupon per person during our Decemberf 2011 promotional period. You must submit the coupon prior to check-out. Click the picture below to access the coupon page.

December Snowmobile Tech Tips From Donahue Super Sports
If you are looking for additional control on the trails or on icy conditions, additional carbide and/or studs will increase the handling of your sled. Here are a few different recommendations regarding carbides and studs. The following information will help you make an informed decision. Carbides are mounted to the bottom of your ski attached by up to 4 nuts through the ski. Carbide is a material that is a very hard form of steel. Carbides on a sled allow you to control your sled better on hard packed and icy trails. It also enables you to have some control when crossing roads. Without them, today’s plastic skis would wear through very fast. When it comes to this, there is a choice in length and also a single or dooly carbide design. A single runner carbide comes in standard lengths of 4”or 6”or 8”. Doolys are available in either 4” or 6” or 8” lengths. A dooly carbide mounts up like a single carbide but has two carbides of the same length parallel to each other about 1” apart. So a 4” dooly would have a total of 8” of carbide on it. Doolys will decrease hunting or darting on a sled because you have four separate carbides running on the trail. This makes it harder for your sled to pick up grooves from previous sleds on the trails. Some skis out there now allow the owner to mount a separate carbide in the center and an additional one on the outside edge of the ski. Having carbide on the outside edge of the ski will make it turn better in corners. Keep in mind you must ALWAYS have a carbide mounted in the center of the ski, and NEVER run two sets of doolys on a sled. For an average trail sled without studs, a good starting point would be to run a single 4” carbide or a 4” dooly. For the more aggressive rider, a 6” carbide on a single carbide ski, or a 4” center and 4” outer on a dual runner type ski, or a dooly 6” would work well. Studded sleds need more carbide because the track is getting more traction, so to balance the handling, use a 8” carbide in the center, or a 6” center and 4” outer on a dual runner type ski, or a dooly 8” is a good starting point. When it comes to studding a track, it is easy to over-do it, so check first with a professional for advice. The more studs in a track means more holes, which weakens the track fabric. Tunnel protectors will also be needed for stud application. Tunnel protectors are necessary to protect the underside of the tunnel from the studs piercing it. Many sleds have the cooling system built into the tunnel and many 4-stroke sleds have exhaust under there as well. If any studs make contact with the cooling system it will most likely cause a leak and your coolant will run out causing your engine to overheat, and cause serious engine damage. First, check with your dealer to see if the track on your sled is able to be studded and see if studding will void the warranty. Some manufactures do not recommend studding because of track design and/or exhaust and coolant component design in the tunnel. The most common pattern for a track is two studs per track lug row with a slight offset from other rows and studs placed between drive windows only. Never mount studs to the outside of the track windows, this greatly weakens the track. Some tracks are pre-marked for studs, like the tracks on current Ski-Doo sleds. Otherwise a studding template can be purchased and used to mark your holes. For cutting holes in the track, you need a special track cutting bit. This bit allows holes to be drilled without creating excessive heat. Heat would cause the rubber to melt and more material would be removed than needed. So do not use a common drill bit for your track studding. Stud length should not surpass the track lugs by more than a ¼”. A stud length of 1.075” is good for 1” track lugs. A 1.325” stud will work for 1.25” track lugs. Install the stud by placing the stud through the hole, slide the backer plate over the stud, and then install the stud nut. Steel stud nuts should be torqued to 30ft/lbs and aluminum nuts to 17ft/lbs. Once studs are installed, they should be checked for tightness, as well as for wear periodically throughout the season. If any studs are damaged, or backer plates are bent, replace as needed, and always use a new nut. The addition of new/more carbide and a studded track will result in increased handling of your sled. Keep in mind that more traction and control may result in additional effort to drive your sled. Do not push your sled too hard until you are used to the new handling characteristics. If you have any questions and would like to make your sled handle to its full potential, stop by Donahue Super Sports and we will be more than willing to assist you. Ask for Clint, Landa or Josh for their professional recommendations. Remember to keep it safe for yourself and others on the trails.


Donahue Super Sports, Inc.
6821 Highway 54 East
Wisconsin Rapids,, WI 54494
www.donahuesupersports.com
Click here for store hours and map.

To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.

This newsletter is powered by PowerSports Network®