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Gadgetman

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  1. Tough day. A trail from Matheson was ok to good. Trail Base is rock hard, throws you around but enough loose for cooling and sliders. Took 191 and 192, any road running is bare and brutal. Fields around Nl will struggle with any more warm weather. Waterfront parking lot bare and almost empty compared to snow covered and packed last sat and sun. The river from Waterfront north is BRUTAL, deep ruts from when it was soft, and had no snow unless to tried to sweep up onto the steep sides. I wouldn't stage out of NL without new snow, especially for the river section, fields were passable, but any road or lots were bare. I would not touch Timmins without 20cm of new snow, my opinion folks.
  2. Slow and rutted trail (especially corners) out of Timmins to Cannaught. Had about 3cm of new snow. Base is frozen solid. A trail south from Matheson is fair to ok to good. Some Corners rutted. Sitting in Ramore. Cheers
  3. Running from Timmins to Nl today, I'll let you know tonight. They have cold now but trails rutted and less than 1cm last night. I'd make a backup plan.
  4. Wet snow from Hearst for about 1.5hrs and then rain all the way to Timmins. Suggest you avoid C trail from Smooth Rock to A106C. No base, and unless they get a good storm it will very tough to recover from this rain. Staying at Super 8, avoid both the Timmins area and Super 8. No snow base, trails are dirt exposed in many areas. Super 8 no effort to clear the downed small trees on the back trail to the hotel. Had to climb several small trees, and we know where the the trail is otherwise not marked. Good thing we brought Goats to help us navigate the path! Everything bare pavement at Timmins.
  5. Back in the day, when the big loop was Timmins, Folyet, Chapleau, White River, up thru Manitouwage, Caramat and into Longlac, and then back to Cochrane we would come back across the top from Longlac. I remember the A was open and quick, maybe following a gas line? 195KM between fuel stops. Have fun.
  6. Brand new, with side pieces. Came off on day 1. It is 14 or 18 inches depending on where you wish to measure, which I believe is the Low, since I installed a Medium. I'm in Ottawa. I'll be trailering to the Waterfront at New Liskeard on the 11th of Feb. (I can arrange to drop it off in the Kearney area as 18 Feb.) Looking for $145.
  7. Here is their FB page, their trails are in rough shape from trees down and a warm winter start. https://www.facebook.com/groups/188208353029/
  8. Looks like thought to assist snowmobile riders and their gear being included.
  9. Having done the big loop once, a second trip that we had to abort at Matane, when I rolled in a snow storm. Keep in mind that the weather there can shut the trails down for a day or two. South side of the big loop is sparse on fuel stops, but faster than the north portion. Check the Sunday hours on small town fuel stations. Some of my videos from our first trip and 2nd trip, if you look up apexltx56 youtube user. (Our 2nd trip was going to only be the North side and down to Murdochville and back type of thing.) Also great that you don't have to carry beer, just get some at the gas station at the end of the day.
  10. A route is now available from NL to Cochrane, and with still almost 2 weeks to go, should all be Green by the 12th. I will cancel the backup hotels at KL. Thanks
  11. Some considerations: 1. Aluminum does oxidize, just much slower than steel does (salt is a challenge though); 2. I have a 2004 Triton Alum which the steel axle is being replaced this week as a precaution ( I think had I done a better job of rinsing the underside each spring and spraying something on the steel axle, (plus 1 year my storage place left it parked on the grass all summer) I likely wouldn't consider replacing it now. Otherwise, the alum is mostly in good shape, except where any steel bolts or screws go thru (again a better rinse and anti-corrosive spray in the spring can go a long way);, 3. Krown is designed for inside channels and spaces (does swell some rubber), does drip (for days); 4. Oil - same a Krown (in my opinion) Here is the 2004 trailer, and the old axle pictures, for you to judge, and make a call. I think if you do a good rinse each year, and target specific areas with a store anti-corrosive spray, you should get 18+ years, like I have. Cheers
  12. Thank you. I need that section open by 12 Feb, which I expect it will be. I already have a KL alternate start point instead of NL, if the NL area isn't open by the 12th of Feb. Contingency planning.
  13. My buddy and I did 155Km yesterday East of Ottawa, and north of the A trail outbound and A trail (rail bed return). Trails are Yellow, but closer we got to Hawksbury, snow was less. A trail - old rail bed, had almost no snow in wide open areas, sheltered areas was bumpy but snow covered. Tried the new FXR coat and gloves. Burned off the storage gas. Temp was =1c, with water droplets freezing to the front of the sled and visor. Assisted a Cat guy who was about to abandon his sled for later recovery. He had a warning light. Had him restart the sled, no warning light, short test drive was good, suggested may have just been some bad gas, as we saw he was fueling at a station when we passed him, earlier.
  14. Update: Perfect, it shows as Yellow as of today.
  15. Anyone have any updates on when it may open? Or is it a low snow area also?
  16. Here ya go. Found this sled frozen in to the side of the trail, last ride of the season, last March north of Mont Laurier. Called the club for the area, and they were already heading out to retrieve it, as the trail was disappearing fast. (This is after a large wash-out on the trail, which caused us to turn around.)
  17. If you plan on riding out of QC Mont Laurier in Feb 2023, suggest to look for rooms soonest. Some hotels only had 2 night weekend stay, Complex Dix 80 wanted over $280 for 1 night Feb 24th. Ended up booking the Super 8 for under $200 for the 24th, Friday night. Comfort Inn only has a single King or Queen bed for the 24th.
  18. Agree. Hopefully, a restaurant will also open close by.
  19. If you have a TPMS sensor, that nut has a very low torque to it. I had a situation where for some reason the nut holding the TPMS sensor valve stem loosened, and my slow leak was at the TPMS sensor, but only when driving, as the sensor was subjected to rotation forces. When the car was stationary, no leak. (Last resort item to check.)
  20. Hi Andy, Thank you for your local support. It's great to hear from members from other regions. A Motel 6 is slated to start construction in the spring in hopes of being open for the 2024 season. Hopefully then, we can choose to stay locally and enjoy the local loops and touch base. Happy Trails. Denis - President Hornepayne Snowbears
  21. Hi, Historically, I have learned that distance travelled is dependent on two primary factors, 1. trail conditions (hard packed or new snow), or 2. how much you snap the throttle (coming out of curves, or from a start). Hi speed (to a point) but steady throttle still gives me reasonable mileage. I run this sled in standard mode, 95% of the time, as my buddy and I found that Eco mode saved about 1 to 1.5 Lt over a 150KM, so gives me about 7 to 11 more KM in ECO mode, based on litres over 150KM. Bought a fuel tank this year, so using ECo mode will likely be mostly for trailer loading. How do I drive - I try and be smooth, especially coming out of curves, after stops and drive at a comfortable speed on the trail. Do I get passed, yes, and 15% of the time the guys that passed us are pulling themselves out of the bush down the trail. Am I "Sunday driver" - I don't think so. I plan a route and a trip at 7KM\Litre, normal trails, 6KM\Litr new snow (not bush breaking trail - whole other world) - or temps below -24c. I plan on fuel between 160-190KM, based on the group, and the fact that I never want to run a sled empty, as that could heat up the fuel injector (fuel cools the injector). I also note how much fuel I put in, and where the gauge was, so I know how conservative the fuel gauge is. 200KM seems to be a good range distance for the 900T R, if you are trail riding, from what I have seen so far. I guess I'll find out, as it is 219KM from Pourvoirie Kanawata to Relais 22, on my Quebec trip (345 - 83) - why I'm carrying a fuel tank this year. Cheers Andy
  22. I've been running the cheap(er) Princess sled covers for 20 years. Light, usually has its own bag, I add a bungee over the center of the sled when windy and it works fine. Use it in the trailer to keep the rain leakage off of the front of the sled. Cheap and works.
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