PISTON LAKE CRUISER
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13 hours ago, yamirider said:
Hello-can someone tell me how far it is by trail from Hornepayne to Longlac? Would like to head there next season.
Thanks.
According to the ITG it is 249 km. You can use the trip plan feature on the top left of the map to find that type of info. out.
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3 hours ago, Ox said:
Must have a Hot Dogger down in there...
Must be your own sleds and nor fly/rent?
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He has tin foil so no need of the hot dogger.
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6 hours ago, scottyr said:
Are you that guy who drives around on black rusty steel rims all year?
I cant believe how much nicer (and quieter) my F150 is with the original tires back on. I dont think I am even going to bother putting them on next year.
No reply LOL
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10 hours ago, Strong Farmer said:
I don't even bother switching them now. Leave on all year they last longer then you would think.
Not as much of an issue with "winter tires" but it certainly is with real "snow tires"
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35 minutes ago, wrightonalan said:
No case just adding what I've heard from some people.Been in the car repair and tire business for many years.
No doubt that you are correct in what you posted but like Ski said and as you know, my Blizzaks don't like these high temps we've been getting.
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2 hours ago, wrightonalan said:
if you claim snow tire discount from insurance company,most want them left on till April 1
I understand that. If you look at the 14 day forecast for our area, there are 2 or 3 days with a max of 1cm. of snow and 2 days with less than a cm. There's also a day forcast with 1-3 cm. of snow. I have no reason to be driving that day anyway. No days with freezing high temp. I normally never go anywhere until after 10 AM so roads will likely be melted themselves by then and if they aren't I live a quarter mile from a regional yard so we get more than our share of salt. Oh, also the average daily high forcast for that 14 day period is 4.92 degrees. I rest my case LOL
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3 hours ago, soupkids said:
I put my summer tires on the truck today.
Was just thinking about doing that this morning but will wait till the rain is done.
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56 minutes ago, manotickmike said:
Anyone have the definitive answer on attempting to stabilize crap-e fuel? Happily, my sleds run 87, so the least amount of corn crap, but I've seen what it can do to an injector.
Maybe run it as dry as the pickup will allow and add the canned E-free stuff from CTC with stabilzer? When I siphon, I'm still at 2 bars on my (Japanese) Yamahas.
I always ran a tank of E-free in at the end of the season and added Sta-bil with zero issues 2 sleds, 8 years.
You are having success so keep doing what you are doing. Personally I drain the tank as low as possible add Stabil and run engine for 20 minutes then fog the 2 strokes. Been doing that for over 35 years on all sleds with no fuel or storage related issues so I'll keep doing it. It's a similar procedure for all my small engines.
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3 hours ago, Blackstar said:
The trail is shown on the ITG but it doesn't show that it goes to the gas station.
I see what you are saying now but unless MacPhersons Esso pay to advertise on the map it won't likely happen. I guess they figure they dont need to be on the map when the club maintains the trail for them and they can have a sign at the trail intersection. I wonder if the groomers fuel there?
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3 hours ago, Puggz said:
Best advise is to find some place to ride it. Even if its only for an hour or so. Then treat it as you normally would.
Put the stabalizer and the new fuel if thats your thing) in before you ride it. then you don't have to run it on the stand.
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4 hours ago, Blackstar said:
Agreed. I am always trying to make mental notes when I ride a new area and pass a gas station. But it would be much nicer if available gas stations were listed on the map.
In Kirkland Lake this weekend, to the west of town there is a trail shown on the map (L114) off the A which leads to a gas station. There are signs at the intersection for the gas station and obviously the trail is maintained by the club. Yet, it is not shown on the ITG. I find that frustrating.
That is the club's responsibility to get their District office to add the trail I believe but the trail has to be GPS'd with the system the District uses before it gets on the ITG. Need a tecky volunteer ready and able to spend their time and fuel to do the job.
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2 hours ago, signfan said:
Anyone on here ride Hearst to Greenstone this past weekend? If so how was it? Worth the trip next week? Also how was Kap to Hearst?
"Revrnd" drove to Cochrane yesterday but decided to continue driving to Hearst instead of riding based on comments from Mrs. Turbo Doo who rode the corridor this past weekend.
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36 minutes ago, Sksman said:
While riding this week came across CJ’s diner just east of Kirkland Lake in King Kirkland.
Good food and a pretty good variety We had Saturday night Steak dinner special. Good steak great value.
Thay also are open for breakfast
It’s a little late for this year but hopefully OFSC adds CJ’s to the map.
Should be liquor licensed soon
I have always been under the impression that restaurants, hotels etc. paid for being on the map. It would be nice if it just took the local club's passing the necessary info to their District office to get businesses added.
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9 hours ago, Strong Farmer said:
Pretty sure sleds have a return line that return access fuel back to tank, when engine doesn't need it. Recycle and mix fairly quickly.
Not on mine. Just supply and vent line.
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15 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said:
Run it up to temperature on a stand
Is that long enough to get the stabilizer through the WHOLE system? Personally I doubt it. You need to get it from the tank through the fuel lines and the carb(s) or injectors or you haven't protected the whole system. As well you need to get the stabilizer mixed with all the gas in the tank first or you could be wasting your time and money.
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1 hour ago, scottyr said:
Yep. Changing plugs on an 850 ETEC is a PITA, but they very rarely foul and if they do its generally on sleds that are 3+ years old and on the original plugs. My dealer recommends doing them after the 2nd season.
The plugs are pretty easy to do if you pull off the secondary clutch so you have more access.
My old Yammie is a PIA as well. Have to loosen some panel off to get the airbox off so you can get at the plugs and then they still aren't plesent to get out or in.
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4 hours ago, stoney said:
Why is that?
I have not really investigated what is "new" about it, so not sure what all is different.
I just find that as the engine compartment get smaller and smaller that even changing spark plugs is becoming a big job. I read early this week on QR that a group pulled one to the nearest dealer to have fouled plugs swapped.
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28 minutes ago, crispy said:
New front end on the doos looks promising
Not if you are used to doing your own wrenching.
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I pulled stakes and signs at the road crossing on our place today. They came out way to easy for Feb. 22nd. I wouldn't mind if I had to put them back in but....
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41 minutes ago, Steve F6 said:
Good question. I've seen regular doo bumpers bent to crap towing or yanking stuff they shouldnt be.
When Yammies were Yammies if you wanted their hitch it came with a HD bumper and a plate that ran from the centre of the HD bumper and was to be bolted or riveted to the top rear of the tunnel.
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On 2/19/2024 at 5:25 PM, Puggz said:
Looking for a hitch for a '19 Arctic Cat ZR or Yamaha Viper in the off chance someone is sitting on one. Checked all the dealers and no one has stock. Please let me know, need to tow a Pelican sled for ice fishing :). OEM only please.
Part numbers:
AC - 6639-541
Yamaha - SMA-8JP79-00-00
So by design has A/C made a heavy duty bumper on all sleds produced that will take the pull from that hitch or do they provide a weight rating along with the hitch or could it be a find the weakest link scenerio?
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10 hours ago, Steve F6 said:
with the packer bar on
To anyone who understands trail prep this pretty much says it all. North Bay SS on their F/B page last week stated something to the effect that it was like starting from scratch to get the trails back open.
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As Toyman mentioned, turn right on O'Connor Drive, cross the railway tracks and there was a large parking area on the right side. We parked there for a week one year with no issues. In fact it still shows on Google Earthview.
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