Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, DAVE said: Northern ontario? No, why , you ever ridden northern Maine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, steve from amherst said: No, why , you ever ridden northern Maine? Just around presque isle on the border trail area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 Don't get me wrong Canada is good but for an American it can also be a pita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Don't get me wrong Canada is good but for an American it can also be a pita. Oh? Whys that? I go to the usa often...not a pita for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 1/2 the dudes I ride with cant get into Canada. Then ya have the whole theft issue in pq. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 9 hours ago, steve from amherst said: 1/2 the dudes I ride with cant get into Canada. Then ya have the whole theft issue in pq. theft issue at this points far less than it was although certainly my preference is to bag into southern quebec not drive in. Maybe you should hang out with a better class of people For a couple of years i got dragged inside after being in a couple groups crossing with guys who had records, finally last couple of times i got waved through. We have a few in our group who can't go over the whole DUI things a ridiculous money grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: theft issue at this points far less than it was although certainly my preference is to bag into southern quebec not drive in. Maybe you should hang out with a better class of people For a couple of years i got dragged inside after being in a couple groups crossing with guys who had records, finally last couple of times i got waved through. We have a few in our group who can't go over the whole DUI things a ridiculous money grab. I had a few small charges on my record for assault before i was 18 and still get hasseled over that every once in a while...needed to have proof what type of a convictions they were..never been turned back since i had proof...but being dragged in usually takes a half hr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s pump Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 19 hours ago, steve from amherst said: I blew one on rte 120 in the allegash at that speed last winter. Snapped the fucking clutch spring and sent the chain tensioner bolt right thru the tensioner. My 12 Cat would just about tear the clutch cover off every tie it blew a belt. It was all beat to shit in there. My 14 only blew one belt at 2000 miles but it did make a racket. 14 hours ago, DAVE said: Just around presque isle on the border trail area. You probably rode right through the Woolie family farm in Easton. Trail passed through 2 of our families old farms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s pump Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 The trail runs right along the NB border and crosses down that little road in the center. Put a lot of miles on in hose fields. The two farms were my Dad;'s families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 If it still pulls the same clutching it always has then its good. A "tired" motor would need clutching adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Highmark said: If it still pulls the same clutching it always has then its good. A "tired" motor would need clutching adjustments. Most people wouldnt notice or care. Not many change clutch springs ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, f7ben said: Most people wouldnt notice or care. Not many change clutch springs ever People who don't pay attention to their sleds performance shouldn't be on one. Reality is as springs go soft rpm should come down. Shift rpm isn't only an indication of a motor getting "tired." If the clutches are maintained and regularly replaced parts AND the sled has a hard time pulling normal peak RPM the motor might need refreshing. Simple compression test can see that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Highmark said: People who don't pay attention to their sleds performance shouldn't be on one. Reality is as springs go soft rpm should come down. Shift rpm isn't only an indication of a motor getting "tired." If the clutches are maintained and regularly replaced parts AND the sled has a hard time pulling normal peak RPM the motor might need refreshing. Simple compression test can see that as well. Most guys I used to ride with never changed anything unless it broke. 20 year old sleds with the factory springs in them still. Only seen one break once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Nazipigdog said: Most guys I used to ride with never changed anything unless it broke. 20 year old sleds with the factory springs in them still. Only seen one break once. Most guys don't know their sled isn't running like it should. Its why guys like me beat the shit out of them. IMHO the clutches should be refreshed every 2000 miles. New bushings and springs for sure. Anything loose or sloppy should be fixed. Then again most guys don't even check to see the accuracy of their tach's. It's not quite as critical today as sleds powerbands are much wider. In the "old days" a few hundred could mean you were down 25% on power. Edited October 15, 2018 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Highmark said: Most guys don't know their sled isn't running like it should. Its why guys like me beat the shit out of them. IMHO the clutches should be refreshed every 2000 miles. New bushings and springs for sure. Anything loose or sloppy should be fixed. Then again most guys don't even check to see the accuracy of their tach's. It's not quite as critical today as sleds powerbands are much wider. In the "old days" a few hundred could mean you were down 25% on power. When you are riding an old SRV you arent really concerned with performance. So if you are honking your horn over "beating the shit out of them" youre kind of a dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Most people in motor sports are mechanically incompetent boobs. I’ve always said that but, the “boob number” seems to be growing exponentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Nazipigdog said: When you are riding an old SRV you arent really concerned with performance. So if you are honking your horn over "beating the shit out of them" youre kind of a dick. Who rides a SRV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Highdick only rides perfectly maintained snowmobiles through the cornfields of Iowa....anything else would be uncivilized! 🧐 Edited October 15, 2018 by Jimmy Snacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Highmark said: Who rides a SRV? Lots of people still ride old stuff. I dont ride with alot of those guys anymore but it was always a pain in the ass. the one guy who broke his primary spring in the spring didnt do anything to it so when we went out the first time the next season we drive all the way up there get unloaded and start out. He is screaming "Hey wait up, my sled is still not running right!" I ask if he fixed it since last spring, he says "no" Im like did you think it was going to heal over the summer? One of the reasons I dont ride with those guys anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Highdick only rides perfectly maintained snowmobiles through the cornfields of Iowa....anything else would be uncivilized! 🧐 I keep my stuff maintained but I have never check my tachometer for accuracy. I just roll the dice and hope its close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, Nazipigdog said: Lots of people still ride old stuff. I dont ride with alot of those guys anymore but it was always a pain in the ass. the one guy who broke his primary spring in the spring didnt do anything to it so when we went out the first time the next season we drive all the way up there get unloaded and start out. He is screaming "Hey wait up, my sled is still not running right!" I ask if he fixed it since last spring, he says "no" Im like did you think it was going to heal over the summer? One of the reasons I dont ride with those guys anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, Nazipigdog said: Lots of people still ride old stuff. I dont ride with alot of those guys anymore but it was always a pain in the ass. the one guy who broke his primary spring in the spring didnt do anything to it so when we went out the first time the next season we drive all the way up there get unloaded and start out. He is screaming "Hey wait up, my sled is still not running right!" I ask if he fixed it since last spring, he says "no" Im like did you think it was going to heal over the summer? One of the reasons I dont ride with those guys anymore. Hate to say it...but 9.5 times out of 10 its usually guys on new cats that breakdown...i use to be one of them years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted October 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Highdick only rides perfectly maintained snowmobiles through the cornfields of Iowa....anything else would be uncivilized! 🧐 Dude what is your problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, DAVE said: Hate to say it...but 9.5 times out of 10 its usually guys on new cats that breakdown...i use to be one of them years ago. Ive seen them all break down but it seems lately if there is an issue its with an Arctic Cat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nazipigdog said: I keep my stuff maintained but I have never check my tachometer for accuracy. I just roll the dice and hope its close! Since my speedometer and odometer haven’t worked in five years, the tach is the only thing I have to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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