Blake G Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Today it was nice to ride on some fresh Muskoka snow for a change. Should respond well to grooming with tonight's colder temperatures.
Nunz Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Got back last night from our week long trip through Northern Ontario, Drove to SSM last Sunday and stayed at the Ambassador Motel, nice place, left Monday am with our group of 9, Reevester, Go Bills, Wimpy, myself and Karen and 4 other that are not on the forum, rode to Wawa with a stop at Halfway Haven, new manager is really nice and and stayed at the Wawa Motor Inn for the first time, good restaurant and again would stay there again, next day we left Wawa and headed for Hearst and stayed at the Companion, did the lake run up to Dub which was quite nice, stopped in at Dub for fuel and a visit with Luc, Lunch at Cindy's and met up with Perry from the Hornepayne club, on to Hearst and stayed at the Companion, dinner with Denis and special thank you for grabbing oil for the one Doo in the group and some good laughs with us. Next day we left for Timmins and stayed at the Bon Air, not getting into details but we will not be staying there again in the future, next day we had our longest day of the week, 265 miles to Windy Lake Motel, stopped in a Minikawa for Fuel, Tree Bears for lunch and gas at Shining Tree Camp, another gas stop at Cartier and arrived at Windy Lake Motel around 7pm or so, group was very tired, Soupkids joined us for dinner and brought a set of carbides for one of the guys that had not replaced his stock carbides. Next day left and headed to Dunlop Lake Lodge, great place, again never been before but will be sure to visit again with the sleds and quads for sure, Met up with Dan and his friend Chad and Scott and Paige for dinner and drinks, good times there, amazing lodge for sure. Last day we headed for SSM and made it back to the Ambassador, found the signage around SSM a little lacking but I know they have had their struggles this year for sure. All in all a great trip 1300 miles/2100 kms of fun times, laughs and always an adventure for sure, good thing is we had no breakdowns or incidents, other than a couple of small luggage issues lol.
Turbo Doo Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, Nunz said: Got back last night from our week long trip through Northern Ontario, Drove to SSM last Sunday and stayed at the Ambassador Motel, nice place, left Monday am with our group of 9, Reevester, Go Bills, Wimpy, myself and Karen and 4 other that are not on the forum, rode to Wawa with a stop at Halfway Haven, new manager is really nice and and stayed at the Wawa Motor Inn for the first time, good restaurant and again would stay there again, next day we left Wawa and headed for Hearst and stayed at the Companion, did the lake run up to Dub which was quite nice, stopped in at Dub for fuel and a visit with Luc, Lunch at Cindy's and met up with Perry from the Hornepayne club, on to Hearst and stayed at the Companion, dinner with Denis and special thank you for grabbing oil for the one Doo in the group and some good laughs with us. Next day we left for Timmins and stayed at the Bon Air, not getting into details but we will not be staying there again in the future, next day we had our longest day of the week, 265 miles to Windy Lake Motel, stopped in a Minikawa for Fuel, Tree Bears for lunch and gas at Shining Tree Camp, another gas stop at Cartier and arrived at Windy Lake Motel around 7pm or so, group was very tired, Soupkids joined us for dinner and brought a set of carbides for one of the guys that had not replaced his stock carbides. Next day left and headed to Dunlop Lake Lodge, great place, again never been before but will be sure to visit again with the sleds and quads for sure, Met up with Dan and his friend Chad and Scott and Paige for dinner and drinks, good times there, amazing lodge for sure. Last day we headed for SSM and made it back to the Ambassador, found the signage around SSM a little lacking but I know they have had their struggles this year for sure. All in all a great trip 1300 miles/2100 kms of fun times, laughs and always an adventure for sure, good thing is we had no breakdowns or incidents, other than a couple of small luggage issues lol. Glad it all worked out for you guys. Sorry to hear about the Bon Air in timmins. Also for anyone interested, the Companion Inn sells Doo 2 stroke oil now, just an fyi...
gobills Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Good report nunz!! Accurate, especially the luggage lol.
Poo Man Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Kudos to you guys putting those km's on, especially with a big group
sledjunk Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Great report, Nunz. Started a 5 day RAP Tour in Huntsville at irREVerent's with irREVerent and a friend from New York. Day 1 took us to Dinner Bell in Bonfield. Trails varied between 5 and 8 on a scale of 10. The fresh snow was a nice touch and a lifesaver on the looong road running stretches. Off to Deep River tomorrow where we'll spend an extra day in the Missing Link and NRSA area.
wrightonalan Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Great report ,great pics ,you need a few more doos though lol.
gtserider Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, TURBO DOO said: Glad it all worked out for you guys. Sorry to hear about the Bon Air in timmins. Also for anyone interested, the Companion Inn sells Doo 2 stroke oil now, just an fyi... Carbides should be on the take with you list. Not hard to tuck away.I will post a very thoughtful list in the other thread,mind you it.s from the 80's but I'll edited it and try to leave the author anonymous.
Muskoka1 Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, DOM said: Muskoka 1 did you ride up from gravenhurst ? Have been down to Boston Pizza but we left from near Pride's S. of mouth of Muskoka River
revrnd Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, gtserider said: Carbides should be on the take with you list. Not hard to tuck away.I will post a very thoughtful list in the other thread,mind you it.s from the 80's but I'll edited it and try to leave the author anonymous. I used to tie wrap a pair to the sled in a spot under the pipe. Not sure about lugging around a TS Pilot blade though.
Rich Saul Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, sledjunk said: Great report, Nunz. Started a 5 day RAP Tour in Huntsville at irREVerent's with irREVerent and a friend from New York. Day 1 took us to Dinner Bell in Bonfield. Trails varied between 5 and 8 on a scale of 10. The fresh snow was a nice touch and a lifesaver on the looong road running stretches. Off to Deep River tomorrow where we'll spend an extra day in the Missing Link and NRSA area. Where are you in deep river. Leaving house tomorrow morning for bears den . Its tomorrow nights stop for us.
revrnd Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 @Nunz My sledding buddy that invited me up north in 2000 for my 1st trip, stayed @ Dunlop Lake in '99 & liked it there.
Nunz Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 45 minutes ago, Muskoka1 said: Have been down to Boston Pizza but we left from near Pride's S. of mouth of Muskoka River I’m off Thursday and Friday i would love to a lake run with you as I’m not familiar with the lake in the winter
Nunz Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, sledjunk said: Great report, Nunz. Started a 5 day RAP Tour in Huntsville at irREVerent's with irREVerent and a friend from New York. Day 1 took us to Dinner Bell in Bonfield. Trails varied between 5 and 8 on a scale of 10. The fresh snow was a nice touch and a lifesaver on the looong road running stretches. Off to Deep River tomorrow where we'll spend an extra day in the Missing Link and NRSA area. Have fun guys hope to get our for a ride with u this year
Ox Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Just how often doo y'all replace wear bars? Sounds like more often than sliders?
Muskoka1 Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Nunz said: I’m off Thursday and Friday i would love to a lake run with you as I’m not familiar with the lake in the winter I would but taking the bride to Forestel Thur. for Valentine's/Family Day!
revrnd Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 16 hours ago, Ox said: Just how often doo y'all replace wear bars? Sounds like more often than sliders? I've seen & had carbides bent while crossing rail crossings. Some common OEM skis you'll probable be able to get a replacement carbide @ dealer (if you can find 1). Aftermarket skis, you're best to take @ least 1 spare carbide.
barberch Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 19 hours ago, Ox said: Just how often doo y'all replace wear bars? Sounds like more often than sliders? I changed the TS ski runners out at 12000kms.
irREVerent Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Day 2 of RAP tour with Sledjunk and my buddy from upstate NY...Bonfield to Deep River. 250 kms of awesome trails, almost all freshly groomed last night. A few pics from A112A, at mica mine. Nice to see all the "Ride Your Side" signs, especially on the Missing Link trails.
revrnd Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, barberch said: I changed the TS ski runners out at 12000kms. The OEMs are just shy of 8000 klicks. I've lost 1 of the wear pad carbides. The 'control' carbides are getting rounded off.
Strong Farmer Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 37 minutes ago, revrnd said: The OEMs are just shy of 8000 klicks. I've lost 1 of the wear pad carbides. The 'control' carbides are getting rounded off. My 2012 grand touring with dual runners had 12,000 km’s on it and original runners were still in good condition. New one has 4,000 km’s on ts runners no problems yet.
soupkids Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I rode to the dealer, sticky starter Distance 1.1 mile
revrnd Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, soupkids said: I rode to the dealer, sticky starter Distance 1.1 mile I guess that puts my Kirkland Lake to South Porcupine ride in a better light...
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