yamadan700
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Thanks Puggs.
I need min 72" door height. Too bad.
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Do you know the rear door opening height?
Weight capacity?
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Rockland Wheels up near Ottawa is offering a 5 year warranty on non-current Arctic Cat sleds.
For example:
2024 Arctic Cat Riot 600 146/1.75 with 5 Year Warranty | Snowmobiles | Ottawa | Kijiji
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9 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
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.
Especially gas stations👍
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16 minutes ago, LuvMyViper said:
And the 80s were even blurrier !!!! I miss those days..
Agreed!!
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20 hours ago, Strong Farmer said:
High powered xcr is rumour.
I was hoping they bring storm name back to compete with last year of srx. either or will work. Probabily save storm for a limited role out of new chassis like skidoo did with Mach z.
I don't know if Polaris wants to bring the "Storm" name back.
Didn't those motors blow up with low mileage on them? That's what I associate the "Storm" name with. The 90's were a bit of blur for me so I may be incorrect.
I do love the name tho!!
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Spoiled Sports
Courtice, Ont
www.spoiledsports.com
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FWIW. This time last year was the first time we opened the trails for the season and it lasted for about 7 weeks.
We still have a decent base throughout 60-70% of our trails, especially in the northern portion. As of right now, it wouldn't take much snow to get the many of the trails open again. However, the southern portion needs cold temps and snow. The frozen water holes and swamps are getting soft and wet again.
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2 hours ago, grover_yyz said:
All government issues and reroute is a long process. Parks Canada closed and removed the bridge over the Trent Severen. No plans to replace bridge as they cant find a contractor to do the work. The route near Beaverton runs along Hwy 12 and that's not allowed now by the MTO.
I am new to the club and still learning about how to get landowner permission so I was hoping to get a reroute from Glennarm area to Kirkfield but finding it difficult getting out and knocking on doors. Our big fight is trying to keep the trails from Uxbridge and reroute trails due to Infrastruction Ontario and the EOTA (Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance) who want us to pay large dollars to use the trail and take responsibility for all bridges and liability for everyone who uses the trail (sledders or regular citizens).
Jerry
Hmm. Not a whole lot of good news in that post...lol..
Yes it's tough getting certain projects approved in a reasonable timeframe when it involves numerous different government agencies. Very frustrating!
Doesn't EOTA allow ATVs on their trails year round? Do the ATVers pay to use their trails? Who covers their liability?
Thank you for your efforts Jerry!💪
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B103 rail line from Kinmount to Haliburton.
Was doing trail work in the Gooderham area this week and there was 6-8" on the ground plus probably another 2" over the last day.
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I'm glad the MOT doesn't pay for postage for reminders on the free renewals. Poor ROI.
Maybe it's Dougie's(Ford) way to start instilling more personal responsibility/accountability on the general public. Hopefully it works and the trickle down effect will hit society at large in a few years!!!
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7 hours ago, Big Pete said:
Could someone explain what happened in 2019 to cause the closure of the trail to snowmobilers?
Believe it was an insurance issue.
IIRC.
The GRCA wanted the OFSC to assume all risks to all parties that used that trail, not just sleds. I believe it's a multi-use trail so there are many users on it.
Believe there were issues with the GRCA up around Luther Marsh(between Grand Valley and Arthur) as well.
Nice trail. Been through there numerous times when I lived in the Grand Valley area. Good luck!!
Petition signed.
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Daughter was pulled over in the Ottawa area for just that and received a ticket earlier this year.
Her plate is now valid..lol..
Believe the OPP have cameras that scan all the vehicle licence plates around them to verify that they are valid, not stolen, etc.. Pretty sure I saw/read something about it a few years ago.
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On 9/15/2023 at 2:03 PM, Spiderman said:
don’t blame the ofsc if it’s liability reasons, blame your fellow riders and the elected officials.
it’s riders that initiate actions.
it’s (government) policies that allow it
Spiderman is right.
We need to get out of the litigious mentality that our society has become accustomed to. Personal accountability needs to return.
Maybe someone can talk to Dougie Ford, (he's a sledder) to try initiate some protective legislation for the OFSC so riders can't sue for their own stupidity.
The risk management, that all the clubs have to endure and enforce, is over the top IMO.
We are just volunteers trying to create a trail system that we can all enjoy.
Gets tiring when the "village idiot rider" has become the focus instead of efficiency.
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I don't have any skin in the game as I don't use a GPS and I'm not well versed in it. I do use the OFSC app and it works well for what I need.
However:
Perly's paper road maps shows you all the roads in Ontario including back roads and summer roads. No one knows if it's open or closed but the road is there at the "time" of printing. Same goes for the paper snowmobile trail maps.
I use "Waze" for driving. It's an interactive app that lets users input current info, ie accidents, road closure, police, debris on road etc..
Is there a way for Trakmaps to incorporate that kind of technology into their app?
Is there a way for the OFSC to incorporate up to date trail info into Trakmaps?
Is it worthwhile($$) for Trakmaps or the OFSC to do so?
Does Trakmaps update their trail app when the OFSC reroutes a trail during the season?
I don't know.
From my vantage point, if a rider is using Trakmaps as a turn by turn bible and the trail has a reroute/closure/landowner issue/etc and the rider hasn't checked the ITG, it creates a problem. A paper map does not. If you remove the GPS from the equation, it forces the rider to check the ITG/OFSC app for current conditions and puts the onus back on the rider.
My $0.02.
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On 9/25/2023 at 11:36 AM, stoney said:
I think you get preferred rates if you are part of certain groups/orgs....,like union.
My wife is and so far what she has been quoted, is not what I would say is preferred.
You seem to get some good rates though based on full coverage.
I switched most of my business to them about 10 years ago.
I also saw an approx 30% drop on my vehicles when I moved from Markham to up here about 6 years ago. Don't think the sleds changed much tho.
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FWIW. Quarter Mile gas station on Curve Lake(Buckhorn) still shows no ethanol on their high test.
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I'm with The Personal.
Believe you need to be in a union to use them. Not 100% sure anymore.
$365 for 2017 ZR9000
$265 for 2015 Pantera 7000,
Plus tax.
Full coverage on both
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I realize this is a Cat thread but I appreciate that Yamaha did provide different sled chassis across their platform.
Nobody does that anymore. One chassis, many motors.
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Hope that Yamaha still makes engines for the sled industry. I'm very impressed with 998 Turbo along with the 700 triple that I put over 30,000 hard kms on it with out opening it up! Damn thing wouldn't die!..lol
Would love to see AC put a 700-750cc motor into their Catalyst. That's a happy power range for many.(135-150hp) Easier on clutches than the 800cc+.
Offer something that the other OEMs don't have. Be unique like Cat has been in the past. Loved my Saber700!
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Went last year but not this year.
Maybe TrakMaps will be discussed?... 🤷♂️
Nunz... Remember that pretty blue New Holland groomer in the parking lot last year that was supposed to go the Buckhorn club? Still haven't seen it!..lol
Note.. We did get a new one at the end of last season in March. All good.👍
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I have a Mission 8x12' enclosed and a Avalanche 8x12' enclosed.
The Mission is a much better build IMO. Many extras are standard. I have no issues with my Mission. Very happy with it.
My Pantera fits with room to spare.
The biggest thing is the size of the windshield which will determine how far forward you can place your sled.
Hope that helps.
Curious... What sled is 13' long?
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1 hour ago, Blackstar said:
Snowmobiling is about enjoyment. Its a hobby/pastime that's gives us some pleasure. All you need shouldn't be a part of that equation in my thinking. Its about want.
My buddy and I both bought REV 600 Sports in 2003 and we rode together all the time. He says to me Wednesday, "You remember those? That was all we needed. They were plenty fast."
I said "Ya, I remember we topped them out at 164 kph many times. That was it. All they had. And that was why I bought a 900 Fusion next. I didn't want a sled that I could find the limits of. "
As it turned out the 900 Fusion was barely faster than the 600 Rev but that's besides the point.....lol
And he bought a 2007 Blizzard 800 next.
I had a ZR7000 for one year. I was so disappointed that it was slower than the 1200 Doo I had been riding that I traded it for the ZR9000.
I'm happy with the 9000. I did put a trail tune in it but I didn't need it. ....lol But I understand why people go to 250-300 hp. Power is additive and if you can then why not?
Completely agree with you.
The Pantera has everything I need and I am very happy with it but I wanted more. Hence the tuned ZR9.
I love and crave acceleration...lol..
Pantera pulls good to 140km/h and tops out at 160km/h(gps) on a long lake run. Takes a few miles to get there.
The ZR9 is playing in a completely different league. It just pulls and pulls, even after 160km/h. Addictive!!
However, I don't care about overall top end speed but just love the seemingly endless acceleration and pull!
That's currently my want.
Everyone's "enjoyment criteria" is unique. To some it's corner to corner, top speed, deep snow or flat cornering performance etc..
My wants now are different than 20-30 years ago and they will be different in 10 years from now.
Get all the wants you can for our 2 months a year hobby!!
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Sault Ste. Marie - 2023-2024
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Do you have an extra bedroom? ..lol...