Welcome to the forum DevilsAdvocate.
“you are a person who advocates an opposing or unpopular cause for the sake of argument or to expose it to a thorough examination, and will fit in perfectly here on the OC.”
My neighbours 600etec surrendered on the L159. The great team at the Hearst dealer diagnosed the problem but no parts were available. We loaded his sled on the back of my truck and he headed home.
I believe it’s a problem with the stator. It’s in the shop now, and I’ll let you know when Rick gets it back. The awesome people at the Skidoo shop in Hearst did the initial diagnosis and let Rick know that his trip was over.
We definitely won’t forget our first ride on the L159. We got to experience the first quarter of this trail heading north and then suddenly Rick’s 600etec shut down (electrical issue). We will see you again next year L159. Great memories with the great people we met on our trip.
Riding from Cochrane to Hearst and back is 560km depending on the route you take (280km one way). Riding 560km in one day is an incredible achievement for you and your son. Dubreuilville to Hearst is 320km approximately plus 280km from Hearst to Cochrane equals 600km.
Some 13 year olds ride 560km (Virtually) in a day playing PS4 while laying on the couch and texting their friends at the same time.
The bumpy section on the A trail between smooth rock falls and cochrane is a great life lesson for your son. Navigating through rough times in our lives can lead to amazing groomed trails ahead.
Ontario F7 and I rode with Techdenis007 and his GF from Hearst to Hornpayne, and back. We met 1049 and his wife at the moose land warm up shack. It was another beautiful day riding with amazing people from this forum.
Techdenis007 will be riding a yellow skidoo expedition 1200 with his GF Melanie. Sean will be riding a blue Yamaha sidewinder, and I’ll be on a red viper. Wave us down if you see us.