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No that us USD. However, I just bought a new Torsion axle for my Triton, from Rhinehart Trailer Sales, with parts\mounting kit, tax in CDN $762. Which ends up being much cheaper than the USD axle. Only bad side is I have to drive down to Inglewood from Ottawa to pick it up. Canada Shipping wanted $509 +tax to ship it. Oh well, our son comes home on leave Monday night, he and I can a good chat with 10 hrs in the SUV, there and back on Wednesday.

Sold.

So my 2004 Triton clam should get a new axle? I've been looking at it, beat it a bit with a hammer and it is holding out fairly well. That said, two new 900TR sitting on a 18 year old axle isn't my cautionary style. $800 is USD, so easily about $1100 CDN, if I can find one, plus the install. All that said, you make some good points. Thanks

Knott Axle - Good Rubber?

Hi. Sorry, I'm trying to figure out how you get two 136" tracked sleds in a 6x12? Jam one in the nose, slide the ass to one side, and you say there is enough room to get the 2nd skis and sled far enough in to close the door with only a 12' box? Really appreciate if you have a picture. $8K can easily be spent compared to $13K. Thanks

This thread (I think it is in the Tech section.)also has some points, from when I was considering a new trailer; still am... Go long and narrow. Very tricky towing if you can't see behind you clearly. Pro Starr Hybrid Rear Ramp Trailers

I have the fuel caddy here in Ottawa now, on the off chance someone local is interested.

I have a circa 2004 Triton clamshell, with original Torsion axle, still working. By chance, are you parking on grass? When I phoned a dealer discussing axle replacement, his position was that my axle should be fine, as long as I didn't store the trailer on grass, as that has moisture in close proximity to the axle all season, which he has seen appears to shorten the life of the axle.

Several of my group have ported over to this jacket. I use 1 version down. Can't say enough about the warmth, and even in the "Dub" cold; which we have ridden in. https://ca.fxrracing.com/products/m-adrenaline-jacket-20 You can sometimes find last season models on clearance, for about $200 less.

Val D'or - Hotel Forestel - plush hotel. You can ride North, South and West. Or Rouyn-Noranda - Quality Inn - a bit tougher to get to, fuel across the street, chain food place at hotel or next door. I will do Val D'or again, as pretty easy to get to from Ottawa, and much nicer hotel. Lastly, just check in advance if you plan on using a small town gas station on a Sunday.

I've been running this trailer and mat setup since 2004. No complaints. Basic rubber mat center, helps to keep sled in place. Basic Ski guides. I have started to replace the center strip ski guides with the Caliber lowpro grip, which aren't slippery with snow on them.

Too bad so little. I'm up to Kearney this weekend to pickup the sled and trailer. 10" should be enough to zip around on the property at least (if I remember to bring the drive belts.)

If you leave Hearst, to Cochrane via the Canyon, it is close to a 500Km (300mile) day, and depending on the temp and trail conditions, that can be a very long day. Alternatively, the loops north of Hearst are a very nice ride, much nicer than the West side of the canyon "piston ally" (because many 2 strokes have blown a piston there (me included)). Do the loops, pop back into Hearst for fuel and lunch, head to Cochrane and take the L123. Try this google search for a short video of my 2013 L123 video: 2013 L123 Kap to Opasatika The reverse also applies. Cochrane to Hearst via L123, then spend a few hours up in the Hearst loops. If fuel is open in Opasatika, you can top up there, do the loops and then down to Hearst.

We have been doing that loop off and on for 20 years. The guys almost always want to ride the East side up, and then down the West side on our way to Hearst from Cochrane. Heck, I've even blown a piston on the West side just south of the camp (2 stroke), and I still do the loop. Last year Hydro was working the West side area and we were lucky that it had a dusting of snow the night before to give us something for the sliders. Normally, West side is smooth and quick. HOWEVER, if we do it this year, I'm carrying my own fuel; all I will say about the fuel cost. (And yes, the train track is still active - which can be a very rude surprise.)

Welcome home. Holding off purchasing a sled may be a good idea. There are some who think that some of the Covid sled purchasers will start to sell off their sleds to pay for travel in the next year or two, and after their wives say no more cold sh_t for her. Good group on here with lots of experience. Cheers

Funny you mention that. I do have the TX ski, only time I adjusted was between hard trail and deep snow. I didn't notice darting with the blade ninimum depth, even when compared to the Vector which had snow trackers, so zero darting.i did go to a medium windshield, for those week long cold trips.

Awesome news on the recovery. Pretty well the same sled as mine. Don't squeeze the throttle all the way, unless you are holding on very very tightly. It can lift the front very easily. Suspension is awesome compared to my Vector; close to ditching the kidney belt I've worn for 20 years.

New, never used. Bought it and then decided to go to the stackable version, so I don't need this one. I will have it back at Ottawa with the sled last weekend of November. Will ship, your cost. New, look to be $209+tax. I'm in Ottawa\Orleans. (Sled and tank are currently in Kearney ON.) $180

Is it my computer or is the OFSC Trail Guide having issues? Error message on the bottom right? None of the Services display? Can someone check for me?

Here is the planning data from my draft 2022 NB trip. Like all plans, it changed and we reverted to ON north. But this gives you an idea, depending on how long a trip you wish to make, of possible legs. You need to verify all stops. I really want to get back there, my group is a bit lazy about the days drive each way, although it is still a days drive to NL from Ottawa and Toronto. Day 1 SUN 259 KM.pdf

My 900TR, I've done 195KM on the integral tank (local riding, no luggage, and had about 3 or 4litres remaining. Sled is pretty comparable to the Yamaha Vector for fuel mileage (even though 900 is 100lbs lighter), which is about 6 or 7 KM\Litr depending on temps, trail, luggage. stackable Linq tank is 14 litres, which is another 60KM range min. therefore total range is 250Km with some cushion.

Why I'm using the 83 on the trip to Saint Prime (Lake Saint Jean), end of Feb. With the stackable Linq fuel (14l), I figure we can do the 239KM on the 93, but that is on perfect riding trails, the min you have to push snow, not likely to make it.

Note I have some trip videos on the tube from the 2017 NB trip. Look up Apexltx56, on the u tube and they should be grouped by NB 2017. Gives you a general idea. The green Cat guy is the local guy.

Sorry. Good point, includes a breakfast, which last year was a muffin and yogart and juice. Hopefully, this year, it is the more typical hotel breakfast again. Yes, we are parking for the week, no additional charge. We expect to also stay the last night, which is a Thursday. No dinner included.