barberch

2 hours ago, irv said:

This article sums it up pretty good with they are doing, but aside from that, I also think they are done. Imo, with their sleds likely being the lowest money maker for them, I can't say that I blame them. Consider the Yen, the tariffs, the duty, etc, it is likely a wise decision. https://www.snowtechmagazine.com/2019-yamaha-return-srx/

They just don't sell enough sleds.  There are too many leftover models. When you can still buy 2015 models at pretty much any yamaha dealer in southern ontario, there is a problem.

 Of course you aren't helping Irv by still riding your old iron. You need to ride the Cat version to see how far they have come.  They are way more comfortable to ride and have a much better suspension. Of course they have the same great motors too. 

 But as I read elsewhere, just so you can keep your blue underwear, maybe Yamaha will take the sled business off of Textron and Cat will be gone?

Looks like Yamaha are done. First they quit making sleds and now with the paring down of their line up, it doesn't look good. All the sleds are Cats now (with the exception of the workhorse) but it is a limited line up. They aren't even offering a Touring sled and they aren't offering the adjustable shock except for spring order....Too bad. Hopefully they keep supplying motors but with all the changes at Cat, Cat  may decide to make/ use their own.

With their great motors, its too bad they couldn't figure out  ( or didn't care to figure out) how to advance their chassis.

not really, I think I just had it priced right

On 12/20/2017 at 10:56 PM, barberch said:

I have the full set up on the 2017 Enduro 1200 I just bought. It also has the heated grip kit. It looks like it retails for over $1300 including tax. The sled has less than 600 kms on it and the seat looks like it has not been used. Its unlikely I will use it and will probably sell it. PM me if you are interested... I am in Newcastle, just east of Oshawa

For anyone that has the Skidoo 2 up seat, there is a real good market on Kijiji for them. Sold it in less than 10 minutes and had 6 replies in the first minute...

On 12/19/2017 at 3:17 PM, firecatguy said:

My daughter is a year away from riding legally so I am looking for a 2 up option for my wifes ace.. Any help or thoughts on where to get best price on one?

I have the full set up on the 2017 Enduro 1200 I just bought. It also has the heated grip kit. It looks like it retails for over $1300 including tax. The sled has less than 600 kms on it and the seat looks like it has not been used. Its unlikely I will use it and will probably sell it. PM me if you are interested... I am in Newcastle, just east of Oshawa

I too have been sledding around the province for more than 30 years and can count on 1 hand how many times I have been stopped by police. Once in North Bay, we actually had to do a breathalyzer. I had a beer before leaving the motel and I guess the officer smelled it. I blew .000. He was a bit of an ass, but I can only imagine what he encounters on the trail. Once I had to show paperwork in the Ganny and a couple other times it was just a slow down so they could see me stickers. I believe both of those times it was  Odot though. I will add that I try to do most of my riding thru the week.

I waited all day for the Ganny to open. But it didn't happen til around 5pm. We are heading to Haliburton on Sunday though....

6 hours ago, irv said:

That's a bit much but if they drive fairly slow and for short distances where some deep heat isn't allowed to build up, he may have a point? 

The only true way to tell, which 99.9% of the population doesn't do, is to have an oil analysis done on the used oil.  

Yes, oil is cheap and with 4 stroke sleds, usually (depending on miles) a once a year oil change is all that is required. 

I believe Yamaha also has a kit, and I also believe the price of their oil/filters has also come down. I don't know, I guess I am overly frugal/cheap or whatever but I just can't bring myself to paying double for something that I know isn't anymore special than what I can get off the shelf for half price or less.

pretty sure if it says Yamaha on it, you guys in blue underwear think it is way, way better!  Even though Yamaha doesn't manufacture it. They don't  even make their own sleds anymore!

lol

On 12/11/2016 at 10:06 AM, irv said:

Thought it might be around the same.

What's the talk on Dootalk, Chris? Do some also use Mobil-1 or something different or do most stick with Doo oil?

After my first oil change, I read numerous posts on TY and Bob is the oil guy about using non-manu oils and all had been using them for years.

I chose the Mobil-1 0W-40 Euro formula as it has an ingredient, (zinc, I believe?) that isn't in North American oils, that is beneficial or good for our engines.

I have also read numerous times that Hi-Flo makes their filters for Yamaha, and some dealers even carry them. I get those at Clarington cycle for under/around $10.00 bucks.

a bit of both. I just find the kit giving me everything i need is convenient and in the overall scheme of things is cheap.

53 minutes ago, irv said:

I did one oil change using Yamalube and a Yamaha filter and it cost me over $90.00 dollars! 

Been using Mobil-1 since with Hi-Flo filters and I haven't looked back. An oil/filter change now costs me roughly $45 a year. Much cheaper than Yamalube!

I assume Doo oil/filters are also expensive? 

yep, 1200 Skidoo kit is $80 for synthetic, filter and new drain plug seals, the about same as getting my Toyota done at the dealer, except it takes 8 liters of synthetic and they do it!

1 hour ago, revrnd said:

Did he work at Darlington or Pickering?

Darlington

On 11/28/2016 at 11:16 AM, Renegade X said:

Since it seems the OFSC doesn't want to post anything about trails closing I think we need to get the word about closures. Post what you know. Here is one that I know of:

Trail 302 on Hwy 35 is closed from Sandy Hook Rd South down to the tunnel.  You will have to go South at the Long Sault Club house to access the Ganaraska Forest

Hopefully we will still be able to get from the parking lot to the tunnel?

On 11/28/2016 at 7:42 PM, irv said:

Cliff was taken off life support on Saturday.

He was a great guy who always had a smile, always loved talking about sledding and atving and loved the great outdoors.

For those that don't think this can happen to you, think again. 

Play save, not only this year, but always. Life is fleeting. 

Rest in Peace my friend. 

This is how i will remember Cliff. He always had a smile when he came up to see me in the Control Room.

RIP

Heard about it just before I left work. Cliff works there too and although I don't know him well, he is a nice guy and I hope he pulls thru

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