Fuse6

Got the link figured out. I had an old 2016-2017 map was using on my phone.
Down loaded the 2018 iMotoneige an all is good.
Since switching from my Yamaha to 850 Ski Doo nothing seems to work right until I add expensive 2 stroke oil to it.😖

Got the link figured out. I had an old 2016-2017 map was using on my phone.
Down loaded the 2018 iMotoneige an all is good.
Since switching from my Yamaha to 850 Ski Doo nothing seems to work right until I add expensive 2 stroke oil to it.😖

Thanks Mid Range for the trail report

Left Derby VT Monday morning, west to Holland border crossing. Need more snow in that area, crossed at Holland to trail 521. North on 521 very good condition to trail 55,   Trail 55 is in very good shape. Picked up 65 in Weedon, mid winter conditions from here. North to 540 and into Thetford mines.  trails are in great condition, lots of snow here. For people who were wondering, looks like the Balmoral Hotel is closed. Comfort Inn is easy to get to and nice staff, Headed back Tues morn, COLD, hit -30f just south of Thetford mines. Headed back up Saturday to Riv Du Loup area.

See Road Runners comments about the new hotel in Thetford Mines

I asked the admin to delete my post regarding accidents.  I put that post on for one reason and one reason only with the hope that one QuebecRider will read it and think twice before having a drink and riding or not riding hard right or riding beyond your ability.
I do not chase ambulances I simply follow a number of news sites and snowmobile clubs on FB and it is hard not to see stories on an almost daily basis about tragedies in our beloved sport.
I love snowmobiling and I know you all do as well. I have met a lot of QuebecRiders and I consider many of you true friends. When I go on a saddlebag trip  I think of the other riders as my brothers and I want everyone to have a great ride and come home safely.
I have  a saying that I always say to new riders "Ride your own ride" . What I mean is ride within your limits and ride safe! If I am ahead I will not leave you and you will find me waiting at the next intersection for you and if you don't show up in a couple of minutes I will be back to look for you.
So with that being said have a great winter everyone and be safe!
 
Andy
Pic was last Wednesday northern NB.
LEARN FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS YOU WILL NOT LIVE LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE THEM ALL YOURSELF!

Andy your post of any accident is appreciated by me and I dare say many more. The trails we ride are the same that was there many Years ago and may it be the sleds do handle and ride better they are more powerful and faster. I think for awareness maybe we should end our posts with please be safe. Might make everyone think before we go on our adventures. Just my opinion.

So where would the perfect spot  be to have a retirement place in Quebec for a sledder.
Nice cabin in the woods right close to the Snowmobile trail. Going to want to travel to the Gaspe at times, as well as LSJ.
Somewhere in the Chaudiere Appalaches south of Quebec City? Have never ridden that area so not familiar with it. Have never taken the shuttle across the river at Quebec City so not sure how practical that is for multiple occasions. Might want to ski on the 5th day so a decent ski hill within 45 min would be good. 
Or just go to Groomer's neighbour hood and spend the winter. Looks like a great wonderful place to spend the winter. Really enjoyed the Gaspe on my first trip there last winter. 
My father just had a triple bypass heart surgery at 79. I'm thinking prime sledding years might be between 55-65. Real bonus for all you guys riding well into your 70's. So at 53 l need to start working on a plan.
So what are your thoughts? Going to go buy a Loto Ticket now, get this plan going
Steve
 

I like the Red and White, looks sharp.
Is that a 1 gallon Rotopax gas can?
 
 

Hi Fuse, it was supposed to be a done deal last spring, the bypass connecting Tremblant to St Agathe  via Lac Carre St Faustin that is, but it seems there is a hiccup. The club Diablo et Rouge is in charge of the project and they are awaiting approval and funds from the ministry of transport not sure if it is for the bridge or not. I will try to get more info as it gets updated. That info was on the club face book page Nov 6th and they apparently are expecting news shortly.
 

Ya I'm thinking a little cabin on the Trail in Quebec would be a good retirement plan. 
After our Gaspe trip last year I came home and looked up real estate prices out of curiosity. I could sell my house here on the urban fringe of Toronto and buy a village in rural Quebec.

Ya I'm thinking a little cabin on the Trail in Quebec would be a good retirement plan. 
After our Gaspe trip last year I came home and looked up real estate prices out of curiosity. I could sell my house here on the urban fringe of Toronto and buy a village in rural Quebec.

Top pic compound at Atlantic Host in Bathurst,bottom pic Island Lake Lodge

Ahhh
So many trails, so little time.
#someday

There's a lot of good sledding in the Golden Triangle they call it .From Bathurst to Edmonston to Campbellton and towards Miramichi.Lots of lodges to stop at .I live in Nova Scotia and do most of our sledding out of Bathurst.Atlantic Host is great place to stay in Bathurst right on trail,indoor parking is available first come first serve.3 good days you could cover most of the area in the north.3 day pass is $75 i think.Check out bathursttrails.com 

A lot of times especially later in winter you can cross the ice from Cambellton to PALC

You have to take a shuttle from Ponte A Croix to Cambleton which I have done. You can also cross at Edmunston and through Biencourt. Moose Valley is Beautiful have only ridden the Northern part of NB  but also plan on exploring more myself this year

Im like a crack addict. not looking for a cure.

Personally I am not a fan of the LinQ Gas Can and luggage, this year I ran the following setup and it worked out great! WhiteOut Tech Rack, 2 Rotopaks mounted to the rack, and a Mountainsmith waterproof duffel (ROK straps are amazing to hold the duffel in place)!  The LinQ mounts hold the rack on, so I can take everything off the sled with the 4 LinQ releases.  I ran one rotopak for gas and one for oil!! 
 
 

Great topic.  I spring checked an 850.  My 2012 1200 has 17,600 miles on it now.  It was to the point where I didn't trust it and I'm crazy about the maintence on the sled.  Would probably be ok but I don't want to be the  guy holding up my friends because I brought a high mileage sled.  And my 1200 has the original stator.  To me, no point in taking out the engine to replace a perfectly working part, but they can go anytime.  I've heard many good things about the 850.  And, we used to take 2 trips to Quebec a year.  Now we take 1 which will keep the miles down.
As far as the oil, I think most places sell Doo 2-stroke oil.  My plan will be to carry a quart and if I'm at a gas station that has doo oil I'll get it and top the oil tank.  I think they have a pretty good range on 1 oil tank.  I did that with my 2000 SXR and never even used my spare quart.  Of course I put any oil in that!
We had a sled run out of gas on our last trip.  Trail 63 I believe.  Left lac Troute to take 386 to Kitcisakik.  Could have gotten gas at La Verendrye but that would have added at least another hour.  The Sidewinder ran out about 10 miles from Kitcisakik.  The 3 1200's were fine, the light wasn't even on on mine and the Pro X was fine.  Of course, the SW has the smallest tank and the Polaris has the biggest.  I carry a gas caddy only on Quebec trips so it was no biggie.
For the windshield, I will go with the high I think.  The X I ordered comes with the medium. Will also get the side things that the mirrors mount too.  I believe with the high windshield the handguards will still work. Hopefully that will give enough wind protection.  I've ridden in -40f up there.  Brrrr!!!   Not sure what I will do for the gas caddy.  I have the old style ski doo one and not sure I can make it fit on the new chassis.  I also have the old style saddlebags that went across the seat.  Will try to see if I can reuse them.  I hate having to buy new things when the old ones I have work perfectly well!  Although I really like the linq system.
As far as the cost of premium fuel and oil for 2-strokes, the sled I'm getting cost $14,000 out the door.  The higher priced fuel and oil does not matter in the grand scheme of things to me.
 
Keep the ideas coming!

Think I'm going to pulled the trigger and Sno-Chek a new 850 Renegade X
Presently riding a Yamaha Viper so will need new luggage and gas options etc. Never dreamed I would go back to a 2 stroke but doing a lot of research and keep hearing about the FUN factor about the 850. Lots of times from long time 1200 riders.
This year on our Gaspe trip there was 8 of us. 4 4 strokes and 4 2 strokes. We started the first day with the 2 strokers at the back of the line. that worked for the first hour😀. It's seems you put a bunch of males in nature the Alpha Male issue comes out. So we spent the week with a few of us switching off riding point. By the end of the day we all stunk.
See lots of pictures on QR with different combinations of bags and gas cans. What are you running, or if you were starting out new what setup do you suggest.
Assume need to carry some extra gas and would be nice to accomandate 4 litres of oil. Wonder why some genius at BRP hasn't had the fuel can suppliers develop a gas/oil combo can from that 14L base stackable fuel caddy. 1/3 oil 2/3 gas would be perfect. With the mileage of these new sleds gas isn't often a huge issue. 2 gallons of spare fuel would be lots for comfort level for the majority of riding in Quebec.
For you guys that rode the the 850 this year what windshield do you see being the most practical for this coming year. The new adjustable windshield looks interesting but will be pricey by the time you get everything need to make it work.
These sled companies sure have mastered selling us an expensive engine and chasis then you have to spend another zillion dollars to buy her a prom dress and matching shoes and purse to make her respectable enough to take out in public.😄😄
Pictures of what your using and the pros and cons would be great.
Thanks Steve
 

Think I'm going to pulled the trigger and Sno-Chek a new 850 Renegade X
Presently riding a Yamaha Viper so will need new luggage and gas options etc. Never dreamed I would go back to a 2 stroke but doing a lot of research and keep hearing about the FUN factor about the 850. Lots of times from long time 1200 riders.
This year on our Gaspe trip there was 8 of us. 4 4 strokes and 4 2 strokes. We started the first day with the 2 strokers at the back of the line. that worked for the first hour😀. It's seems you put a bunch of males in nature the Alpha Male issue comes out. So we spent the week with a few of us switching off riding point. By the end of the day we all stunk.
See lots of pictures on QR with different combinations of bags and gas cans. What are you running, or if you were starting out new what setup do you suggest.
Assume need to carry some extra gas and would be nice to accomandate 4 litres of oil. Wonder why some genius at BRP hasn't had the fuel can suppliers develop a gas/oil combo can from that 14L base stackable fuel caddy. 1/3 oil 2/3 gas would be perfect. With the mileage of these new sleds gas isn't often a huge issue. 2 gallons of spare fuel would be lots for comfort level for the majority of riding in Quebec.
For you guys that rode the the 850 this year what windshield do you see being the most practical for this coming year. The new adjustable windshield looks interesting but will be pricey by the time you get everything need to make it work.
These sled companies sure have mastered selling us an expensive engine and chasis then you have to spend another zillion dollars to buy her a prom dress and matching shoes and purse to make her respectable enough to take out in public.😄😄
Pictures of what your using and the pros and cons would be great.
Thanks Steve
 

Thanks Phil for posting the pictures of your set up for gas and bags.
Really like your idea of plumping in the gas caddy to use first. Makes so much sense for so many reasons.
Have a great summer on your bike. Getting our Spyders out today for first quick ride. Planning on doing a tour to PEI and Nova Scotia in late August.
Steve

Change of equipment, riding from my garage. 😉Lots of snow go get you some. 

vt---"So if you rack up big miles saddle-bagging and reliability is important, it's an easy decision.  ***If you're someone who trades up every year or three, this may not be a consideration. You don't get to the point where things fail."
If I could get 10,000 miles without a rebuild, figure every 2 years did 4,475 this year, I would be burning oil again. The problem came in when one wise guy in the group buys an 850 and expects you to keep up on a diesel!!! For now I am going to continue on my Diesel and watch to see what happens to the 850's as we always say tick, tick, tick...