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.The 2011 Apex that rides in our group never has made 120 miles (well,only on a rope) Runs dry each time around 110.
I would tend to think he has something wrong because that means he is only getting about 12 mpg.(that's the 9.2g tank??) That would seem low for any conditions but def. out of line for Quebec trails. Track too tight, brake dragging, skis toed in/out, clutching probs/belt worn, chaincase probs/drivetrain bearing(s), fuel injection off, or something in the engine not right. Not normal for this sled.
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Well my friend, like other things this past year it seems I also missed your birthday! I am a day late but want to join the rest of 'QR Nation' in hoping your "second half" is long + healthy.
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1332807670[/url]' post='23189']
Jean-Guy,
What do you mean by "they sank the groomer on purpose"?
Ray
Ray-I think he means they let it drop deeper in the water since it apparently is about 12' deep there(?) Looks like they may also secure it to the timber which should remain across the ice and span the "channel" they are going to make in the ice toward the island where the logging skidder will attempt to winch it. If it is "only" 75' like he says, and it doesn't get hung on something underwater, it should make it. I wish them well. I have heard allot of stories about cars & trucks getting destroyed as they are winched to shore. Glad the operator wasn't hurt.Thanks for all the great pics!
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Iceman -
Can I hire you to be my tour guide? You seem to find "all the good trails". Hopefully, the warmup will be a short event.
Enjoy! Have fun + be safe.
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Nice pictures. Glad your starter decided to behave after the service. Sounds like a good trip. Like many of us have experienced, the conditions this year just haven't been what we are used to.
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1329763453[/url]' post='21852']
Hey i'm heading up to Riviere-de-Loup this Sat... can anyone tell me where i can pick up 7 day trail passes on Sunday??? last minute trip. Thanks
Adventurers Club (in RDL) 418 862-5651
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1329573310[/url]' post='21771']
Happy Birthday from Vermont !
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Alain - My best wishes for a full recovery for your friends. I hope they will be able to resume sledding at some time.Very glad to hear it was not worse - when I first read how it happened, I feared a worse ending.
I do not think any of us can say we could not ride more carefully at times
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For another perspective on snowmobile longevity, here is a screenshot from Nick Keller's 2010 Yamaha Vector. He is dedicated to charity riding to raise money and awareness for cancer in Minnesota. SnowballCancer.org
The engine is original.
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Brion -
Just noticed that the key fob on the sled is from the Yammi dealer near me - Lebanon Motor Toys - (now closed). Curious how you ended up with a sled from Lebanon, NH?
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Thanks for the update Mike!
Is there a way after your cross the Jackman border on trail 75 to connect with 545-before you reach the "hill"
Also-how is the "hill" icy-hard packed?
Thanks again
I rode through there Sun Jan 30th and the hill is not that icy - just badly moguled / hadn't been groomed recently. Yes, you can jump on 545 from 75 before reaching St Georges and not have to deal with it.
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A great trip with lots of good memories! This one was about both the miles and smiles!!! A quote from the week, 'This can either be a great story or end badly' Lots of snow everywhere we rode. Don't go off trail without momentum!!!! 4 of us. Me on my new 2012 Renegade 1200 X. First trip with it. 1 Attak and 2 Apex's.
Day 3:
Long and most adventurous day! Our destination was Roberval. Lots of miles but we had heard that Quevillion to Chib is very fast. And we figured we could stay in Chib if we had too. Well, when we woke up there was about 3 inches of fresh snow on the sleds. Ok, this may slow us down a little but no worries. We were on the sleds and riding out of Quevillion by 7:00. Wow is that trail fast!!! As fast as you wanted to go. I lead and basically kept it at 85-90 the whole way. With the fresh snow I probably wouldn't get much more out of her!!! Problems occurred when the Attak continually overheated. Every 5-6 miles.
Ever figure out why the Attak was overheating?
Thanks for that info Quebec Bob, i have an 08 Apex with 16k on it now and this weekend i found my sled was doing poorly on mileage, gas light would show up at 145klms and some times 135klms, i know from previous experience i can run 35klms on the light before the sled stalls even adding that it's still too little i find. I keep a 5l spare can on board now at all times.
I just changed my chaincase,driveshaft and jack shaft bearings, maybe i tightened the track too much. Would you have any additional tips on how to get more milage out my 08 Apex, i'm a little disappointed, my 04 RX1 used to get 220-240klms from a tank. I am most certain these sleds can do alot better without having to dump in tons of money on aftermarket products to improve their performance.
JG
The carbed engines did better on fuel - believe it or not.
Trailblazer loosen that track. You will see improvement. I have had the same issue. Track was too tight.
Good catch iceman. The dealers all seem to want to tighten the tracks to the Factory spec which is way too tight and contributes to the hyfax wear problems too. Another tip I've found to goose more mileage out of the Yammis is to use a synthetic gear oil in the chaincase. (It would also work in the other brands depending on what they spec for lube. The Yammis spec is API GL-3 75 or 80w gear oil) If you have an older Yammi with the closed window track, the SLP track saver buttons decrease rolling resistance ALLOT! and will help with mileage.
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I takt it 12,000 miles is alot for a ski-doo?
ANY 2 stroke to go that far without top end (pistons/rings/cylinders) and/or bottom end (crank, bearings) is pretty much unheard of.
Is it 20k as in 20,000 miles or 20,000 kilometers? I think he means 20,000 miles. Which is special for Ski Doo, for sure.
Yes, even 20,000 km would also be unusual to reach without a failure.
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1328273090[/url]' post='21109']
we will be in the area in a week i would also like to no about that trail . also what are the conditions like thanks
Conditions W of St Georges (across the covered bridge) were poor at best last Sunday. They had rain earlier in the week and there is considerable ice beneath about 4" of snow. The groomer was parked in town and hadn't been out recently - although in their defense there wasn't really enough snow to work with. The trail was all 3-5" moguls and the hill was v. bad. (The Beauceville Club had been out but there is more snow in their direction and conditions that way were 'Good')
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On Sunday 1/29, we found 55 dead-ended around St. Alfred - before the 535 split. There were some 4-wheeler tracks but all the snowmobile traffic turned around there at the horse facility.The Chaudiere Appalaches map, Chaud_App_Map has had his note for awhile: "The sector of Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Saint-Victor et Saint-Ephrem are closed" . I am hoping someone who is familiar with this area can explain what the issue is. Many thanks in advance -
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Nice to know/see you have "real winter" there. Feb 1 was 54 (12c) here in VT! Our Tucker SnoCat hasn't been out for 2 weeks and no storms coming. YUCK!
Good luck with the tires. What fixed the oil light?
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I stayed there in years past and it is pretty deluxe for the average snowmobiler. Plus, Lac Etchimen is quite a ways further in the truck when you are headed north through Maine. That is why I am hoping to find something in St Georges. Sounds like it is back to Comfort Inn and truck up to 55 and 75 clubhouse in Beauceville...
Mike - great to hear you are out and about - but another Cat?????
Not really any choices. I am in sort of the same quandry as you. Driving north from VT, we had found a small out-of-the-way Mom & Pop style motel where it was cheap, clean, safe and had a couple of good places to eat nearby. The place has changed hands and we don't feel as safe leaving our rig there - we usually leave from there and saddlebag. The best compromise we've found is to drive to the clubhouse in Beauceville, park there and ride out. Obviously, you have to time it so you get there at a time that works to make it to somewhere beyond to stay. St Jean-Port Joli, St Pamphile, Montmagny, or even RDL are possible overnights depending on your arrival.
We haven't gone to the Manor Lac Etchemin for about 5yrs. Too expensive and we thought they acted as if they don't really care about having snowmobilers stay there.
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Chaudiere Appl + BSL are areas I ride quite allot so this report was nice to read. I had seen where fuel is around $1.26/l now?
As a side note: I know you had sworn off Yamaha after your driveshaft issues a few years back and I think went back to Cat? What are you riding now?
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Unless there is at least 1 more storm (with 8"+) I would advise against it.
You do realize that the conditions in Pittsburg are 'sub-prime' at this time?
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You didn't say when you were thinking of heading that way. Have you looked at: http://www.chaudiereappalaches.com/en/activities-attractions/snowmobile/snowmobile-map-and-trail-conditions/
Beauceville Club is saying 55 to Lac Etchemin is Good and 75 to St Georges is 'ACCEPTABLE' The map is green beyond that to BSL trails. Usually the riding beyond there is always better. Hopefully someone who is in Jackman area can comment.
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1326410650[/url]' post='20103']
You need one for each night they just told me and it does not work on the "Package" pricing.
I found another one and we are starting and ending our trip there.
GutZ
I believe they are good at Selectotel in Amqui also
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My experience has been that the site tends to be conservative posting conditions. When they are listed as 'Acceptable' you and I would say they are good/very good. When they say 'Excellent' there is generally LOTS of snow and perfect "table top" trails. I have ridden the Amqui/Albertville/Caspauscal trails when the site lists them as 'Acceptable' and I would have rated them 'Excellent'. Also, I believe FCMQ won't allow trails to be rated 'Acceptable' until they have been groomed multiple times and all signage is in place. This is a safety/liability item since any hazardous conditions (washouts, waterholes, etc) can be assumed to be discovered by the groomer operator making multiple passes and signs alert riders to trail changes, bridges, etc.
I would wait for Andyman and SMclean to post their trip report. They were riding that area starting I believe Wednesday 1/5 and always post very trustworthy and accurate reports with pics.
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Happy New Year Groomer!
I'm sure all QRs are hoping to see more of your great pics in 2012.
Let's hope it snows so you don't have to 'recycle' any more of the old grooming pics too!
hi john !!
always good laughs watching that video !!
just started drinking a bottle !!!ha!!ha!!
happy new year from the matapedia valley !!
jean-guy
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Guy I ride with has the GSX 1200 (1st year they came out - 2009?) and it starts fine in the cold temps although I can't say we have experienced -40F
As a sort of 'side note' I believe BRP dealers are using a full synthetic when they do oil changes on the 1200. (I believe this is also the spec?) That makes a big difference. Also, the batteries in any of these sleds may or may not be good enough to start in cold temps after they are just a couple of years old. This depends allot on the care they have gotten, etc.
Personally, I think many of the folks who ride 4 strokes with cold starting issues either have the wrong oil or a marginal battery - and maybe BOTH. Starting any engine when it is below -20F is tricky and requires a strong battery for sufficient crank speed, oil viscosity to allow that (4 strokes), and a fuel blended for the conditions delivered in the correct amount to combust. These days, fuel blend may be our biggest obstacle.
I am a strong supporter of Mobil 1 but Amsoil and others are good too.
HOW TO TRANSFER TRAIL PASS
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I am curious if it makes any difference if the sticker hasn't been attached and you have traded sleds?
Do you just need to have the original paperwork changed to reflect the new machine info and then attach the unused sticker - or is the sticker 'coded' to the paperwork.
(sorry, don't have the Trail Pass in front of me to check)