Bolens Diablo Rouge and Hus Ski Discussion Forums

Here are some pics of my finished product. It's last night in the pole barn, could definitely use some sitting on snow in the sunlight pictures.

Thanks, Bruce, your vote of confidence means a lot. I completely understand your take on a "restore" vs a full blown one as I'm into old Simplicity garden tractors and the same concept applies. I'm beginning to realize that with most things, from snowmobiles to rifles to my gardening, I like the pro...

I guess that was critical info I forgot, huh! It's a 502.

I've had a couple of guys interested in buying my restored Diablo off me the last few times I've had it out, which has me wondering what it's worth. One guy even pulled $2000 out of his truck to take it on the spot, complete with a ride home! Looking at recent sales in the area, I know of 3 cleaned ...

1 - I kind of doubt it. The 503 had a bigger engine and a third engine mount. You can make anything work, but it isn't a direct drop in. 502 had a Hirth 54R and the 503 had a Hirth 191 with electric start. 2-3 - Carbs might be, they sure look alike. I'd contact Bruce through the site and see what he...

I'd love to see some pics of the finished product and any mods you had to make to squeeze that thing in. I'd thought about repowering one with a Predator, which they're all just clones of Hondas, if I ever got a second one.

Can you replace a cleat or two without removing the track? As luck would have it, after a full restore and replacing any cleat that even looked like breaking with new (along with lacers) I find a broken cleat while moving the Diablo around. I REALLY don't want to take it apart to flip it over and re...