Snobeeler
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bottom left it is in french, it is to save our sport in Quebec to keep acces to the Parcs.
Has the voting stopped? Looks like just the results are there. What was the result if so?
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Rob,
I still have my TXi with an elect. shield as a backup. I got 2 rubber valves with my BV2S. One has more holes than the other. The one with less holes was called the severe cold valve. I need to check before I leave to see which is in there.
I couldn't tell the difference when I switched valves. They both worked fine for me.
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Mainly because the BV2s was too cold with the center valve removed, and stupidly I left the removed valve at home, so I had no other choice that to use the old helmet for now. And I did have to use the ele shield on both helmets to keep from fogging.
Once you get that valve back in you will be warm and will not fog. Always carry a extra valve with you. Somehow mine fell out one trip and I couldn't find it. Had to find a dealer and get another one. Now I have backups. Only happened once in 3 years.
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Trail 355 washed out 20 miles before La toque.
Bernard, thanks for your updates. There is a section for Mauricie region that may get more views than here.(General section)
Go here http://www.quebecrider.com/forums/index.php?showforum=17
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Thank you Bill! 200 miles to L'Etape from Charlesbourg or to Lac St. Jean? We are planning to ride up to Lac St. Jean from Charlesbourg (Quebec City) in Mid-late February. Hoping to take 1 day to ride up to Lac St. Jean, then ride up in the Lac St. Jean area for a couple days then ride back down. Or- are we better off just trailering up to Lac St. Jean area?
That would be 200 from Quebec City. It is usually a nice ride. Going up by vehicle is not fun as Rt. 175 can be a little trechorous.
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Just heard this on the news. After Jan 31st you won't be allowed in Canada without a passport.
Starting after the 31st you will need 2 forms of I.D. to enter the US. A license and Birth Certificate, or License and Passport. Nothing has changed going into Canada.
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For those who are not aware. On New Year's eve the HI had 40 rooms that were water damaged. A 20 year old hung a hanger on one of a sprinkler head and didn't report that water was coming from it. The room under that room, reported it, apparently 30 minutes later. Before it was shut off 40 rooms had been effected. The manager told me yesterday that they expect to have 37 of those rooms fixed by this Friday.
Please tell us the 20 year old was NOT a snowmobiler. :wacko:
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I didn't remove the rubber valve, but put in one that had more holes. Yellowknife had several other recommendations, but I didn't do the rest. I was wondering how cold my face would get inside the rubber mask at sub 0 temps. I guess the mask wouldn't seal well enough if you pulled the barclava up and over your mouth and nose? I haven't tried that yet because I haven't ridden in any really cold temps yet. Just wondered if it would work.
The balaclava HAS to be below the bottom of the mask. You will never get cold with the valve installed. The valve is important because it causes fresh air to be drawn in the helmet when you inhale to prevent fogging. Otherwise the moist air from persperation accumulates and fogs the shield. Ice will build up in front where you exhale when it is very cold. It can be easily removed when indors by popping the plastic cover off in front and picking the ice out with a spoon or fork. Takes 15 seconds and only needs to be done in very cold conditions. Leave it stock and make sure you have a good seal and you will NEVER fog up or get a cold face.
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Bill, what mods did you do to your BV2s? Was is the removal of the little rubber valve at the front of mask? I did that and it was rather cold on my mouth yesterday at -15C, I'm not sure how well that will do at -30.
Rob, I played with mine over a year and found the best was to leave it stock. Valve out = too cold. I do not use the soak pads. Just flip the water out whenever you put it back on. When you stop trailside and its real cold out the valve will freeze, but all you have to do is give a sharp, hard exhale once to unfreeze it. Its a awesome helmet.
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Rob,
I too switched to a BV2S this year. I have about 1200 miles on with it so far. Even got the communicator for it. I love it so far, but haven't had it in any temps below 20F. I am wondering if I will need an electric visor when it's -20f? I did keep my old AC with elect. visor just in case. I did a couple of the mods to my helmet that were recommended by Yellowknife. Keep us posted on how the helmet works when it gets below 0
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Bill
I have used one for 3 years now. Bought the electric shield and have not plugged it in once. Even at -35f. Just make sure the mask is tight when you are working hard and sweating. Clean the shield with water. Do not use sprays as it will streak. Water and wash cloth works best.
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12/25- drove all night from Scranton, PA and arrived at Bernards at 6:30 am on Wednesday. Got on the trail by 8:00 am and arrived at the HI at 7:30 pm via Mekinac, LaTuque, Lac Edouard, St Andre, Jonquiere. Trails were groomed but a little hard, 6.5/10. Rode 281 miles. We had breakfast at Auberge Beau-Lieu in Mekinac. Jean was very good host (we stayed here last week too) and served a great breakfast. It is definitely a good place to stop when in this area.
12/27- Rode to Mt Valin and had lunch at Auberge 31 and then back to the HI. Trails were 9.5/10. Groomed flat with ~ 3" of fresh snow on top. I wanted to see how far I could go with my '05 500 SS with fuel before running out. I made it 168.5 miles and gassed up at the station by the HI. I still had 3 L of fuel left. The SDI's and 500SS's have great range.
12/28- Rode to St Raymond via 23 through the Laurentides park. This was the first time we rode these trails and they were great. 9.5/10. Groomed flat wtih 5" of fresh snow on top. The scenery in the park was absolutely gorgeous. We got gas at eltape and we were able to pay with a credit card. We stayed in St. Raymond. Rode ~ 200 miles.
12/29- Rode #3 back to Shawinigan. Trails were in very good shape and we made it back to the truck in 4 hours (a little over 100 miles).
All in all, it was one of the best saddle bagging trips we ever did. The sleds ran great, the food/beer was great and all the people we ran into along the way were very nice. All the trails are in great shape and are ready for everyone. Get out there and ride. I'll post a few pic's when I get a chance to download them from the camera. Back to reality....
Karl
A tip of the hat to you. Nice ride and report. Thanks
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Hotel/Motel Central in Parent. 5 Stars
Actually, I like Motel Pelchat in Les Escoumins. Very sled friendly.
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Geez, I have been up there on clear days 6 times now and havn't seen more than 100 feet out. You go up on a cloudy day and Bingo! Nice pics.
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Bill or anyone, Were the passes that Sag/Bill was selling last year from Club De Motoneige Caribou-Conscrits?
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1235 miles in 4 days, 1/16 - 1/19...
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Nice trip, man those are some long days eh?