Lol, all good - wasn't taking it that way..:)   Like everything else - it's give and take: Sled was a steal/great deal - yes it uses more fuel - but considering we're lucky to get out 2 or 3 times a season -it's a non issue and was just something I had a laugh with filling up yesterday. It's the first time that sled has been to a pump - it's always just been topped up with jerry cans at the cottage, so that was the first time we could actually see the difference, starting out the same, riding the same distance, and seeing it on the actual pump.   If a couple of bucks here and there on fuel is going to be a game changer, we're in the wrong hobby.  Great day - great food/service at Edgwater too. Haven't been there since the reno's - definetly would go back.    

Ya, I recall you saying it was a great deal when bought, which fan is going to be - but I was more curious on the gas consumption side which one it was given the drastic difference in fuel your sleds needed.....was not a knock on the sled at all - I am sure tons of enjoyment! Can you buy a 500 series liquid these days.....  

I'm thinking Thursday for this week.  Got called to a meeting on Wednesday.  Bancroft works for me for staging.  Maybe leave from the lot in Birds Creek where the heritage trail (B106E) crosses hwy 62.  9 am start work for everyone?  Below is a couple ideas.  I'm easy here if someone has another idea.  Let me know what you guys want to do.        

550 fanner man. good bargain sled and step up from the Evo for how much he'll use it for the time being.

I think they all did, and oil too - things have improved a lot in that department! But the other sleds even then were all in the same age bracket, so it was relative, not comparing to sleds that are 10 years apart, etc.... The fan'ers just seem to love the gas, and I have no doubt that since they were rentals, the shops had them running a little on the richer side for some added insurance!