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For sure everyone appreciates the live updates from the trail. For those who don't realize it, they aren't the easiest thing to do after you've been on the trail all day, then you need gas up, unload, check-in, shower, have dinner, catch up on what you've missed during the day, plan the next days ride and you're tired as hell and need to get up early the next day.

For sure everyone appreciates the live updates from the trail. For those who don't realize it, they aren't the easiest thing to do after you've been on the trail all day, then you need gas up, unload, check-in, shower, have dinner, catch up on what you've missed during the day, plan the next days ride and you're tired as hell and need to get up early the next day.

For sure everyone appreciates the live updates from the trail. For those who don't realize it, they aren't the easiest thing to do after you've been on the trail all day, then you need gas up, unload, check-in, shower, have dinner, catch up on what you've missed during the day, plan the next days ride and you're tired as hell and need to get up early the next day.

For sure everyone appreciates the live updates from the trail. For those who don't realize it, they aren't the easiest thing to do after you've been on the trail all day, then you need gas up, unload, check-in, shower, have dinner, catch up on what you've missed during the day, plan the next days ride and you're tired as hell and need to get up early the next day.

Out at 10 in at 4, hope u brought a PlayStation for John and nick...

Out at 10 in at 4, hope u brought a PlayStation for John and nick...

I’ve done plenty of stupid stuff, just not those two, lol. I’m an old man now, I like those 9:30a starts and 200 mile days, and using less oil frees up space for more vodka. How many times have we done that 400 mile chibougamu run in a day?
ill bet mont st Pierre still has tube TVs...

I don’t think I would have shield problems or go down the wrong trail for 30 miles, otherwise we’re twins, lol. Love all the storage on that long track though. I miss the 70s decor in matagami, do they have flat screen TVs yet?

MasterCard won’t get your dead sled out of Clova or kanawata, so at least $500 cash is a must.

MasterCard won’t get your dead sled out of Clova or kanawata, so at least $500 cash is a must.

That's a good list, i carry a fair amount of that stuff. I'm guessing you just forgot to mention various fire starting supplies. i also carry a shovel, 50' of high strength rope, volt/ohm meter, spare batteries [for gps], 3rd belt, spare helmet shield, body warmers, protein bars, fuses, relays, pliers, wire cutters, extra carbides and scratchers, and probably a few things i'm not thinking of.

tbk!

tbk!

tbk!

Tom, why don’t u take that first dollar u ever made and put a down payment on a sled that isn’t older than your kids...

Tom, why don’t u take that first dollar u ever made and put a down payment on a sled that isn’t older than your kids...

Tom, why don’t u take that first dollar u ever made and put a down payment on a sled that isn’t older than your kids...

M20/21 are some of the best trails u can ride.

M20/21 are some of the best trails u can ride.

M20/21 are some of the best trails u can ride.

Not sure this is advice, just what I do. For sure, any glove with a built in liner is useless, try getting wet/moist hands into them, not easy. Maybe a separate liner into another glove is a good idea, but I haven’t tried it. 
When it’s cold, say 10F or less, i use gauntlets with thin gloves like manzella. This has a lot of advantages, thin gloves make the hand warmer very effective, during most stops you can leave the gloves on (maps, pictures, etc) and most importantly, I can keep one finger on the brake for extended periods of time. Maybe gauntlets are another debate, and u need the right ones for sure. Once above 10F or so, I use slightly thicker wind proof gloves alone that still allow easy one finger breaking. Either way, I always carry gauntlets in case I need them, or a thick pair of gloves in case the hand warmers break. Except the one time I forgot my gauntlets on a very cold railbed run and Florida Snowman loaned me his gloves till his hands got too cold, lol.

Not sure this is advice, just what I do. For sure, any glove with a built in liner is useless, try getting wet/moist hands into them, not easy. Maybe a separate liner into another glove is a good idea, but I haven’t tried it. 
When it’s cold, say 10F or less, i use gauntlets with thin gloves like manzella. This has a lot of advantages, thin gloves make the hand warmer very effective, during most stops you can leave the gloves on (maps, pictures, etc) and most importantly, I can keep one finger on the brake for extended periods of time. Maybe gauntlets are another debate, and u need the right ones for sure. Once above 10F or so, I use slightly thicker wind proof gloves alone that still allow easy one finger breaking. Either way, I always carry gauntlets in case I need them, or a thick pair of gloves in case the hand warmers break. Except the one time I forgot my gauntlets on a very cold railbed run and Florida Snowman loaned me his gloves till his hands got too cold, lol.

Levis to RDL, 270 miles. 75 to 55 to 35 to 5 all perfect 10 except for minor drifting in the fields. Beautiful day, wicked base on the trails, pulled out 2 Canucks. if u think it's cold u picked the wrong sport. We usually only stop for gas, but I was able to get one pic, didn't get a pic of the amazing sunset into the hotel.
 
 

bonjour 
just to say merci for the nice words.very soothing to read them..
dad and i were alike...happy in the middle of nowhere with no neighbors and traffic jams...
for you linda...you would have enjoyed a 3-4 days salmon fishing trip down the patapedia river with dad...he  knew that river like he dug it by himself
 
mom and dad started business in 1955 ...with chainsaws...
early 60' s '' chez nous , cest ski doo !!!...right from the beginning
motorcycles...late 60's ...bridgestone , triumph , bsa ....yamaha later ...mortorcycles only....then late 74 ...early 75 ....honda...
if memory still good ...dad sold dealership to 2 of my brothers in 82 ...also ,first time in amqui 
new dealership/ building  in 84 in amqui ...
 
august 97 ,big loss ...mom passed away ...she was the chainsaw pieces clerk mastermind ......dealing with guys with big beard...big belly and big arms and talking big strange words
very well respected...when she left us ...she made some of those big guys cry...
around 00's  , oldest brother retired from business
2016 , opening of the dealership in matane...
 
glad dad saw the evolution of the dealership..right from the beginning
even if dad was handicapped by his sight ...he never stopped...always forward....always new projects in mind...
thank you 
 
jean-guy
 

Hi Jack, that's a funny thing because Marty's 850 did the same thing yesterday, but didn't have a problem on day 1, both similar weather days. I had a similar problem years ago with my 600 Etec. Grime must get in the starter, and it won't always pop out to engage the gear on the clutch. Starting a couple times usually ends up working. When it gets bad you can spray grease on it while starting it or give it a tap with a make shift hammer.