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I think it depends on the dealer. My shield wasn't terrible and she just asked what it was to put on the warranty form and gave me a new one. BRP & dealers know these are problems

Jack & Sandi Finally got out this past weekend for the route you proposed. Left Normandin about 9 and did the 5 to the 35 and then the 526. Stopped at the Tims for gas & coffee and the relais at Tourville. Relais was a zoo. 1.5 hours to get a burger. All the same time was on our side. Pulled into the Universal after gassiing up by 4. Great trails all day and 235 miles. Universal was hopping with sleds and hockey tournament. Yesterday we decided to get an early start since a storm was expected after lunch for much of the province.. Well early for us was on the trail at 7;45. Checked the app and 5 was green. Little traffic for most of the morning. Got gas at the Relais and then at Tims in Montmagny.. Snow started just after this but wasn't terrible. Back at the truck for 1:45 with 215 miles.. Home at 7 last night. Now having ridden this area I will certainly look at some options for other loops. Not sure why but never expected trails like this in this area. Usually I"m always running north. My only comment would be just shortly after leaving Normandin there's a rail crossing. There is one of these stop signs but should be moved back and better signage as to what 's there. I coasted to the stop at the same time a Via flew by. Scared the crap out of me. Happy Trails Mike

Got a call Friday afternoon that my new shield was in. These are a 1v9 so different. Just in time for my weekend run. Worked well so far.

Im a really smart guy with big brains

That’s great news. Mine failed this past weekend. Called dealer and am on the list when they arrive. Back to the Bv2s this weekend i see in the new catalogue they will have a 3xl for next season

I was up there yesterday and see its not open yet anyone have any updates also the worst trails in a long time from Mt Pellier to Mt Laurier yesterday

That's quite the water hole! I hope there's good advance notice as there's some fast stretches.

Thanks. I opted out today and decided to do some paper work and likely go on Wednesday after the new snow

So are these new and improved or just new replacements? I've had no issues yet, famous last words but curious to see if they actually have a fix Thanks Mike

Im hoping one of the mfgs come out with power stering

Changing subject a bit. Hows the trails today with the weather this week? Should I expect ice if I'm out tomorrow? Thanks

I bypass the lodge last year? I believe. Its just rough for a bit but saves alot of time and I wasn’t big on tbe new section if you're tight for gas go to the lodge. I always carry so its not an issue for me. Depends on the trails. Sometimes ive needed it sometimes not. Mike

Wow Back already! Gee I'm looking forward to getting retired now like you Looking forward to reports. More snow coming as well.

Glad to hear anxious to read along stay right, ride safe boys

Thanks for the ride report How are you liking the new track so far?

Looking at the updated iMotoneigne map and my interpretation is it wont be open any time soon or this winter. Anyone have any intel on this? Thanks

That’s unfortunate for sure glad no ones hurt. Sleds can be replaced. Us not so easy

I have an old pair of Altimates. Last year I felt they weren’t that warm anymore. Well I changed my windshield this season and it has better coverage for my hands and this past weekend when it was very cold was toasty warm. So remember to consider that as well.

Here is what was at dootalk

BRP had an update memo dated Jan 11 2019 that i saw on dootalk my interpretation is shields marked 1v8 could have issues If I can get a clean scan i will upload later

Thanks for this Jack I think that's our next ride in a couple of weeks.. I like that we can go one way and come back another. Good snow is forecast in the next 10 days as well and should on;y make it better. My only last question was the police concern. I'm not a maniac but it bothers me when you are on these express routes with a 50 -70 kph speed limit and they decide to do radar. Maybe I'm wrong but I think these are more populated areas where this could happen. Again thanks for sharing your notes with us.

Looking at your trip and have never ridden this section west of rdl. Wondering a few things. How long of a ride is this typically? Is this a busy section that on weekends could have the police out with radar? Is there another return route one might suggest and lastly where to leave from in Levis that’s clean and safe Thanks in advance mike

yes we usually don't stop there if we are going west but since we're going south it only made sense to put a few insurance liters in especially since we had already been lost for 22 miles 🙂

OK so there's no pictures, don't adjust your screen. Too cold for that this weekend. We left La Glaciere Saturday morning. Haven't stayed there before or left from there in maybe 15 years. Clean room, secure parking etc. Was looking to start as Le Cabano but so does everyone else and no room. So a leisurely 9 am start. We took the 65,345 and 360 to Matawin. All good coverage and at least 8-10 or better. No complaints from our group. Gas and quick snack at the station and on wards to La Touque by 355. Had nice lunch at La Touque at Marineaus? gas and on wards. 73 North to Relais 22. Smooth sailing although at times i did consider the road asits straighter and easier on the old body but stuck with it. Gassed at Relais 22 and on wards to Windigo for the night. 83 was freshly groomed and we passed him going in the trail to Windigo. Beauty! Side note. Clab has detoured a section from here as I belive logging will be starting. They said the original trail was still being used by others and it was decent and we took this. The new section had tigs galore. Never been at Windigo in the past and I though I was in the wrong place. Picture looked different but then maybe I should update some of my pics as well. Opened the door and nice women says Mike? Guess I'm at the right place or a long lost girlfriend found me. Reasonable dinner, wings, smokes meat, fries combo and cheap wine. All good but WiFi intermittent at best so early to bed. Only a few others in for the night. Showers are great if you're short and thin. I hate short plumbers who put the head to low. Sunday breakfast and ready to go until I realize my engine oil cap was off and oil has sputtered out. Not good. Fortunately the cap was under the engine and Martine had some 4 stroke oil to top me off. Nicely groomed but lots of snow dust. Look down for a second and there's many stop signs and 90 corner. Opps! Well lets hit the brakes and turn quick. Bad idea. I see the roll coming so I bail. No fluffy snow for me to land in. Hard packed. Ouch. It'll be a few days before I walk properly. Sled OK other than a crack in the plastic. Lets go to Werotaci? Again all groomed the night before but where they detoured we stuck to the road/trail which had lots of snow overall but watch the ice in sections. One buddy had sled issues just before town so held us up for a couple of houses until we found the right Indian to truck buddy an sled back to Laglacier. And then there were 3. Carried along the 83. Hadn't been groomed recently in my opinion but those who ride it know that's OK. Still wide open running. Looking for the 345 south towards Cassey. First intersection says detour and points to keep going. OK but a little worried as the map hadn't shown grooming so not sure what to expect A while later here's the intersection and a beauty ride down through Casey to Kanawata for lunch & gas. So been there once before and remembered to turn left. Well surprise. Trails changed this year. Back to Lodge and they said go back 10 miles turn right and that's the trail. This is a nice trail with the exception of maybe last section coming into Repo's Place is empty so we get some gas and onward.. We take the 33 and 63 back to Le Cabono as that's where my buddy who went back earlier is to meet us.. Being a Sunday and this close to civilization some areas were not as nice as other but honestly good still . Won't matter now as we passed 2 groomers. Pulled into Le Cabano and buddy is there and truck toasty warm for us. Success all around. We all have our body parts and they function. To summarize trails were good almost every where. Very little crap. So now haw did the new Oxygen helmets do?? Well very good. Performed as advertised. We had 3 and one had a new shield from the previous weekend and none failed. Warm. at times I had to crack it open. The little switch I didn't play with to adjust, The only thing is the front lower piece that's not within the helmet will ice up and depending on temps if you're opening & closing will need the ice picked off so its closes tight. Really enjoyed the no mouthpiece and the quietness. On a side note mine is wired to a the rear battery with an inline fuse. Be sure to have extras in case the magnetic piece hits other metal when its powered and causes a fuse problem. I carry extras so was OK. So I will be returning the 2 extra shields I brought along for insurance. Get out and ride! Mike

Loiselle Sports, 3 locations but I deal with the Embrun