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Yamatario
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1 hour ago, Strong Farmer said:
You cross roads with scratchers down?
I have a Sidewinder with cable scratchers on A arms, and I don't worry about road or rail crossings or backing up. On my Polaris, spring wire scratchers on rail, have crossed roads and rails with them down, just can't back up with them down.
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9 hours ago, revrnd said:
Was there a sign for Canyon Lake? Last winter it was just a home sign (magic marker on a piece of plywood) stuck in the snow beside the trail.
Still a real small sign, easiest to see when heading west. About 1-2ft high right at snowmobile track going south.
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We just spent 4 days sledding out of Auld Reekie. The run from Elk Lake to Rockies is a BIG day. The Canyon is a nice side trip on your to run Auld Reekie or Tree Bears in Shinning Tree for lunch. Fuel available at Auld Reekie and Shinning Tree. C trail from Shinning Tree towards Mattagami or Tatachikapita not doable. Sounds like L143 not going to open this year as Timmins does not want to groom down to meet the Gowganda groomer.
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On 2/24/2021 at 7:27 AM, volunteer2 said:
Will be there Friday night
That is us sitting at the back table. Left this morning for home.
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59 minutes ago, soupkids said:
Calling for 10 to 15 here tomorrow.
We are staying at Auld Reekie this week and just did a loop down to Rockies for lunch and back. Trails were awesome.
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On 2/16/2021 at 2:23 PM, Strong Farmer said:
Nice I am at 700 km’s so far, all local riding for a change. How many km’s you usually get in a season in your area?
Yes, I am at 2800km local riding and going back out today. Had our first lunch of the season at Harleys in Mildmay yesterday. Nice change from hot dogs on the trail.
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22 minutes ago, tricky said:
I recognize that intersection from Friday about 5PM. When I consulted the map at "621", I realized I had missed a turn back at "521" where I was supposed to head east on Trail C511 to our trailers in Arthur. I haven't yet mastered navigating via intersection numbers versus trail numbers. I got chastised by our group for taking the long way when they were on low fuel warning lights and late for supper. Thankfully my self confidence will survive and I just told them to get more fuel efficient sleds.
LOL, yes always peer pressure when leading. Most times we just say generally where we are going. If you miss a corner just don't tell them. Majority of times they are too busy following and sledding they don't even realized they went down the same trail.
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Another 1" of fresh snow in Exeter this morning. We ran Friday the local trails from Exeter to B111 up to Mount Forest for fuel, then the B202 to B109. Jumped again on B111 by Listowell to B108 by Atwood, and took the B108 to Hay Swamp, and the home to Exeter. On B109 just north of intersection 621 we met a delivery van stuck on the trail, just following his GPS. Had our socially distanced lunch on our sleds at a corner in the bush.
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They said, they said, they said...who is they. Besides too many in Exeter are just talk...LOL. Like, who would live in Exeter.
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Still planning to be up there in 1 1/2 weeks for week long stay. Looking forward to the expanded dinning room.
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Do not park at Rona/Moffatt and Powell in Exeter. They have restricted entrance and are towing rigs. Too many parked without permission and left rigs for multiple nights that restricted snow clearing. So now they are Not snowmobile friendly.
Please when parking in commercial lots, ask for permission.
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Definitely the Titan if you want open face. They are also nice and light. You can ride in all temperatures, this is my 4th year using it including some -35C Temps. Make sure you use the Klim Arctic balaclava in the cold Temps. My next helmet will be the Mission.
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11 hours ago, stoney said:
x3....this setup works great.
There is a Kimpex version of a very similar muff that is around the same price.
These muffs are not like the traditional ones. They stay upright either in use or not with a short cuff, not cumbersome at all, easy in and out.
You only need a light pair of gloves, not big or bulky, the bigger glove would likely cause issues anyways.......on warm days, I am sure no gloves needed at all.
You will find your hands to be too warm most of the times and ride with heater off for a while, switch it on to heat up again & then off, even on cold days - I know I do.
I have Klim fusion gloves as well that I will usually carry as a back up, these are very good gloves, but do not match the muffs and thin gloves.
Do not waste money on the magical pair of gloves that will fix your cold hands, try this and be done with it.
How well do the Kimpex version fit with handguards?
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Snowing nicely in Exeter.
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13 hours ago, Sksman said:
What is price comparison between top of line Ontario built and USA built?
All use same axles and aluminum side panels by looks of pictures.
So we bought this in 2017 for just over $10,000 with upgraded frame, thicker o/s aluminum skin, lined inside walls, extra heavy rear door for equipment loading, equipment grade tie downs in floor, front left drive out door, right side man door. Spare tire mount inside on wall, chrome wheels. Competitive quote for American trailer which didn't equal this trailer was almost $12,000.
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Come on guys do some research Buy Canadian!
This were we bought our 26ft enclosed aluminum trailer. http://www.bremartrailers.com/
You do have to preorder the enclosed trailers close by Crediton, on.
Another one is https://becknertrailers.com/ located outside Hensall, on.
Both these two build their own trailers and are Canadian.
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Nothing in South Huron.
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6 minutes ago, Re:Leaf said:
Thank you for sharing this information Yamatario. A one way trip to Hearst from the GTA is approximately 900km. (9x17.4=156L) Today’s price of diesel is about $1.05 X 156L = $163 one way or $326 round trip. As you mentioned weather conditions, road conditions, or 2 apex’s in the trailer may increase this amount to over $400.
Yep, would have been a lot cheaper to buy a new sled closer to home but there none around here any more.
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41 minutes ago, thetorches said:
My 18 Sierra with 5.3 pulling 6 × 14 cargo trailer gets 18l/100kms travelling 240kms.
I was down to 17.1 and then slowly climbed to 17.4, figured maybe stronger head wind as terrain was flatter and tried to keep speed reasonable .
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Picked up new Polaris 850 SKS 146 IN Hearst this week. Had to make a delivery first in Cochrane which was equal to 2 sleds and then just my new sled back home. Was driving an F250 6.7L diesel with 26ft trailer. Had to drive for a 300km in 4x4 due to road conditions. As in picture averaged 17.4L/100 over 2200km from near London to Hearst and back and included idle time while eating meals since eating in wasn't allowed. Power to go, to pass any vehicle or accelerate up any hill.
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16 hours ago, Evil said:
I hope not! Heading North this weekend of lockdown ends as planned.
I was heading north also to pick new sled in Hearst on Monday but riding buddies have already backed out. Now full lockdown still in effect in north. This winter is starting to s***.
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3 minutes ago, Spanky said:
Bought a CKX Mission with electric shield this season, coming from an FXR Fuel modular. Have only used it on one 160km ride so far, but I like it for the most part. I removed the inner rubber shield, and will have to modify the large velcro'ed chin seal, I can't get the helmet on with it in place.
After using the built-in sun shield a couple times, it now sticks out of its slot somewhat at rest, I will have to take a closer look and see why.
Another minor issue, even with the supplied clip in place to support the cord, my electric shield plug kept coming out of the receptacle on the shield during my ride. Will have to come up with something to hold it in place. Never had to MacGyvr things like this on any previous HJC or FXR helmet I owner, somewhat frustrating to have to be making these mods to a sub-$600 helmet.
On the positive side, the field of vision is amazing, the helmet is light, and I love the adjustable visor. Hopefully I can find solutions to the issues I've found and be happy with it.
Do you have the fiberglass or carbon one?
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8 hours ago, barberch said:
can you wear glasses in them?
I have worn glasses once or twice with the Titan. It is ok, you have to put helmet on first, then glasses and then goggles. You have to seat goggles tight to maintain seal. I mainly wear my contacts.
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I have had the Titan the last 3 years and really like it, but looking to get the Mission next.
New polaris sleds
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Yes Yamaha fell asleep. Had 2 Yamacats going into season, now just Sidewinder for trails a 2021 Polaris SKS for playing in deep snow. Gave up holding my breath waiting for a pure Yamaha.