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2013 venture. I am sure she will love it. Power steering and a nice big warm windshield should keep her happy all day.

One of the best things I have done for the trailer is use a piece of 2" black plastic plumbing pipe to fill the gap between the ramp and the floor of the trailer. The skis ride up and over the gap going in or out.

Bahahahahaha. I even looked at the date and saw Nov 22 which was this past week. Did not see the 2018, good one!

Yes....here is a link: https://www.snowtracker.com/index.php/en/products/wheeltracker-en Beaucoup d' argent.

Solid purchase Craig. I haven't seen you post to much about your wife snowmobiling. Is she new to the sport or coming back to riding? Regardless, its nice to share the same quality time together, enjoy it!

Nice sled Zoso. I have TF albeit a 2015. She will definitely like the power steering, and the forgiving suspension. I know it's saved my shoulders on several 400 km days!

Arrived....yay. glad I was patient.

With age, one gets forgetful - answered this for you around two years ago! With age, one gets lazy....concur with your assessment. efficient maybe a better descriptor

Hey 02sled it’s a Rev Arc ramp that we used. Pretty good ramp with an additional traction section that folds out so no spinning out on icy parking lots.

China doesn't have a lot of legacy manufacturing plants. Most are relatively new and equipped with new or recent technology. They will build whatever the customer wants. If the customer wants high end quality, that's what they will build. If the customer wants mid level or mediocre quality that's what they will build. It all comes down to what the customer wants and is willing to pay for. You get what you pay for.

At least I can follow the revelstoke club on Instagram .... their trails are open !!

I was watching some vids of ladder ramps the other day, and one brand that appears to be "name brand" (I don't recall what it was) appeared to have forked tangs for at the tailgate so that it doesn't come up on you when loading. My ramps don't have that - and we have eaten the back of my truck a few times over the last 20 years, but that has always been in a spot where the bottom of the ramp did not set level, and generally was actually on ice (even melt water the one time - boy my chum was pissed! LOL!) I have seen on some of them that there is a strap from the upper middle that will hook to your ball hitch to help keep it from jumping up on you. This could be added to your ramp as well. Blake - has that snowflap been clipped? Ramsomair - The devil is in the details. (post dates) .

I installed RollerSkis on my 2016 buzzard with the ts pilot skis. In comparison to Rouskis which I have installed on my renegade, I would prefer the Rouskis for the ease of putting them down and in place. However, Rouskis, who I now think are owned by Kimpex, were very slow to put a model for pilot ts skis on the market (not sure if they are out yet to be honest) so I went with Rollerskis. I made up a little jig about a foot long with 5/8 inch holes on either end out of a used slider to pressure down the wheel while holding the ski tip up, as I find the method of using your foot to push down the wheels not very serviceable. (if you have a prominent lower stomach, this could get in the way) The tool works great. This being said, no complaints about how the engaged wheels work - probably a bit better than the Rouskis. Please find attached the installation instructions - there is also a very good video (in French only) for which I will try to find the link. rollerski installation -b-2006-rev-a.PDF The one thing I would watch out for is make sure your carbides are re-installed in the correct direction - a little slant is evident toward the front. In all the excitement, one might forget. And have to take everything apart again. Here's the video: About 14 minutes long. Good description. There are other shorter ones, but this video is the most comprehensive.

I pulled the trigger on the Denali trailer. It has 6 d ring tie downs. Back door opens of course but it has 2 doors in the front to drive off which is cool. 3500 # axle and springs with electric brakes, trailer is hefty at 2200 # but it's all steel construction with aluminum skin. Comes factory under coated with large 15" wheels. I'm going to add ski guides to it and figure out how to get my super clamps to work.

Cat does not make a 540, so it is a yamaha engine with a carb., also previously marketed in the same chasis as the bearcat xt. Pretty sure that is a Japanese made sled as is the vk pro2 with the 1049 4 stroke.

They were stamped USA, only prerequisite I had to was replace with non China made bearings. I think some of their automotive bearings are still made is the US. I bought them on amazon and would have been shipped back same day if I saw China on the side of them.

Good intentions, but Timken closed up (most?) of it's facility in Canton some years ago and makes them in China now too.

I would pull the carbs off and clean them. Put some new plugs in it too. Have a look at the clutches as well and your belt condition. Make sure your tool kit is ready in case you do blow a belt or have to change plugs. As for the chain case, it doesn't hurt to pull the cover of and inspect inside. Have a look at the chain tension and remove any "sludgy" oil. Look at your sliders and carbides. Replace if needed. Adjust steering tow if needed. Check the idler wheels. Grease the skid and lube any other moving parts. Check Coolant level Inspect track and check tension Check lights and that the gauges function Check heated grips Inspect for any leaks

That sled had a gas shut-off valve on it, and if it was closed and the sled ran enough to run the carbs dry -then mayby the carbs are ok, but a dirty carb - especially on a multi-carb motor like yours, is very vulnerable to a lean burndown. I personally just never trust last years carbs, and we always tear them down to clean them. This is a WAY bigger deal then chaincase oil. Making sure there is enough oil in the case is good, but changing it not nearly that big'a deal. Also - round slides are notorious for gunking up. Way more-so than flat slides. .