8 is too many in a group.     Its like trying to herd cats.     I did a Gaspe tour a few years ago with 8 guys and we were struggling to get 200kms on in a day because everything took so long.     Gas stops were taking 45 mins.   Smoke breaks, pee breaks etc....    6 is my absolute max now.    

I am going to try and that way next Thursday or Friday for a short rip.   TWN is now calling for some snow after the warm up this weekend so the trails should be ok.     We are going back on the 21st for a season ending ride as well.     

you would like the 900. I don't find the weight an issue at all. I just dont like my machs setup   But i do know what you mean, no need for an 850 in the area.

LOL, that makes sense.  I didn’t think there are any views like that around Durham!! We also stayed at Dunlop L last week This is my favourite pic, east of Searchmont 

On the EL3 trail west of Elliot Lake.