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  3. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    Sorry Bobby or anyone else if you thought I was saying you guys were bashing..

    Its the bashing that skidoo did to yamaha..Also most skidooers who are brand friendly were right there bashing too..I dont care what you ride..Be happy.I ride what I think is good for what I need a sled for.Dependabillity...lol..I ride a Polarisque :help: ..lol..But I have a Yammie to tow it. :rofl:

    Again sorry if I made anyone feel like there was bashing going on..Cause I read that on HCS all the time.. jack

    Its all good man I have thick skin, you have to have thick skin to run a site like HCS :drinks:

  4. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    I have been Polaris loyal all my life and I swore my next sled would be a 4 stroke. But, I loved this pro ride chassis so I did it one more time! I hope they show me something for 2014 because I plan on upgrading for 2015, I will give them a year to get the bugs out. If there is no new 4 then I will be switching brands, right now a toss up between SD 1200 and a Yamaha. Right now might be leaning a little more toward Doo as I know I will get a great handling and a really good ride. Of course it sounds like some new stuff from all of them so we will see.

    I ride in CNY as well as Tug Hill at times and needed more suspension than the Apex would offer and i would never buy a sled with a 7 gallon tank so the Nytro was out. I think with AC and Yammie colaberating you may see a more agressive suspension in the yamaha which for me is the ONLY downfall to owning one and where I ride.

    With the price of these new machines i would have to say that i need to get 4 to 5 yrs where maybe you could go 2 or 3 before. The adventure seemed like a great idea but I'm not going 2 stroke so unless they do something i won't be on the Polaris again. I have 60 miles on my new 1200 so i can't even comment about it yet. Those miles were on about 2 inches of melting ice and snow in PA so I hope she treats me well in Quebec in 2 weeks and again in March. Yamaha is probably coming out with something new this year and sounds like Doo may be fully onboard with 4Stroke when just a few yrs ago they seemed to say "never". Maybe Polaris just wants to stay skinny in this economy.

    I have not met anyone that after they had seat time on the 1200 didnt like it I think you will fall in love with yours like I did.

    Yea, I have heard the stories. 13,870 miles, no doughnuts, 2 bogeies and a mudflap! Backed into a snowbank. In all honesty, if you keep ahead of the maintinance, the 4 strokes should last a long time, no matter what brand.

    I too think the extra weight of the Yamaha is actually a benefit on the long rides, just don't ditch it!

    I concur and keep them outta the ditches!! LOL any 4 stroke for that matter the 1200 is lighter but they are all heavy when they are dead weight.

  5. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    What did they say when you mentioned the 4Stroke?

    I have to believe they will do something. I had the FST and really liked it but i had to do a lot of extra PM to trust it for long hauls. Stuff was really tight in there and it put out a lot heat so you had to worry about things melting. It was a very nice running sled and handled great. I get no clues from Polaris on what they might do for 2014 and beyond.

    They were very tight lipped about the new stuff coming out. We pushed the 4s because alot of us have the 1200's about 7 of us to be exact. I think the Pro-ride suspension in the Switchback is about the same ride as the R-Motion myself. They didnt want to hear about the 4s because their numbers didnt show that it was a needed sled in their minds. I tried to get thru to them that there was no reason for me to jump from SD to Poo becuase they didnt offer anything I am interested in as far as 4s. I cannot afford to replace a sled every 2 years any more with the prices and I dont want to worry about a 2s with 6k on it burning down in the middle of my season thats why i went with the 4s. I have heard rumors floating around that they may do something with the RZR motor in a sled but who knows rumors are just that till they hit the snow.

  6. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    Actually the 1200 has been out for 5 model years. I just got a 2013GSX 1200 this year.

    But let's please not turn QuebecRider into one of those brand bashing sites. I left HCS years ago because of it.

    Ride what you bought and don't try to justify it to everyone else, that's my personal feelings on it. I've seen every one of them on the hook, and i've personally had the luxury of seeing my Polaris on the rollback last year in Quebec. Funny thing is i still love the sled but it's getting too many miles on it and sooner or later stuff wears out. That time was an alternator which is a component like many other sleds have on them that can fail.

    But I do like the rumor season. Will Polaris get back into the 4 stroke game? Will Ski Doo's new 900 ACE have an option for turbo charging? Is Yam due for something new or will they stick with what got them this far (ie Apex).......time will tell.

    I just got back from representing HCS at the Polaris terrain domination tour with Levi Lavellee and in the meeting with the marketing director I told him that Poo needed a better 4s to get me on one. Told them until then I would not trust any 2s motors out there in the 800 mill. And BTW I dont care what you ride or what brand and i am not bashing just stating facts that Yamaha is a real nice touring sled and they usually need exhaust doughnuts by 5k miles,not bashing stating facts. I have done the Gaspie loop with Phil and Jackstraw and they will tell you thats not what I am about. I love snowmaching and dont care if you are riding a Rupp bc.gif

  7. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    Hmmm...doesnt Yamaha already have a 3 cylinder???.

    .Hmmm ..You mean the 2 cylinder isnt enough.???? which they tried to convince was better than a yamaton.

    Hmmm ..Skidoo and their followers trashed Yamaha for how many years...LOL.And now you skidooers are embracing the 3 cylinder.which Yamaha was first..and will weigh a ton too....lol..too funny..

    I dont care what they come out with..Its not a 4-stroke Yamaha....

    Is skidoo following YANMAHA.????

    I think so.!!!!.

    Do I have to get those pics and videos of a yammie and a skidoo on a weight scale...lol...

    ..I heard yammie has a crazy sled But I am not going to let the cat out of the bag..Jack

    Welcome to 2013 the SD XR 1200 has been out for 4 years :rofl: And I personally never bashed Yamaha they make a great touring sled for Canada.

  10. Theft near St. Zenon

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    Posted · Edited by bobbynj66

    I had one more thought on the stolen truck/sled issue and I will le it go. I am 46 years old and have rode in QC since I was 18. I average 4-5 thousand miles a Winter, 7-8 thousand pre 3 daughters. I am in QC on average 3 weeks a Winter. That is close to a year and half spent on snowmobile in QC. I am a proud American from NH that loves Canada. I have never had a problem. I love the Maratimes, I love that curling is on TV, I love the Canadian nationalism, that when you walk in to a bar or motel during the Olympics it is on TV, in some weird sort of way I like that Canadian money is worth more than American, it shows how far the country has come in 10 years, I like that Canada is our Northern border, I like that the second best hockey players in the World come from Canada, I like that it gets to -40 during the Winter, I like that QC is French speaking and proud of it's heritage, I like that I can ride my sled from Gaspe to Val Dor. During the late 90's and early 2000's the theft problem in the ST. Zenon area was out of control. I have a good source that puts the number of stolen trucks and sleds in the thousands. The last few years the theft problem has really dropped off. The economy, I don't know. I hope it is not rearing it's ugly head again. Let us also not forget about the lodge owner and his worker who were killed and burned in this area. As far as I know no one was ever arrested. I know of no one that ever had anything stolen in this area get anything back. This area has a dark side, a very dark side that no one talks about. It is too bad as it is beautiful with a lot of hard working honest people. It is an area laid out perfectly for snowmobiling. Good snow, good trails, nice small villages, and above all good people. I personally have chosen to avoid this area. I would not put a truck, trailer and sleds at risk. With that being said there are a lot of places in the States I would not park a truck and trailer.

    Very true may happen more in the St Zenon area but it happens at home too I know someone right now looking for his 3 sleds at least he got the trailer back that they were in right in NE PA but he got something back. Like you said you lose it in QC kiss it good bye forever,corrupt cops with bikers on the take IMO. Wouldnt be surprised if the cop that drove thru the hotel where the truck was stolen wasnt in on it.

  11. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    http://www.lespac.co...S6fS6fWWpageZZ0

    Bobby, this is what's on the market in my area right now

    JG

    The best time to sell a sled up here is in Sept and Oct.

    Thanks so much.

    Get a Yamaha. Bulletproof. (sorry, just had to throw my $.02 in). Actually, this new Doo does seem interesting.

    Ill throw mine in too with the miles I have on this 1200 right now you would go thru bogie wheels and exhaust doughnuts on a yammie and I have done 1 bogie wheel on mine in just under 12,000 miles,Thats bulletproof.

  12. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    Posted · Edited by bobbynj66

    Phil

    I ride with some guys from NY and a few years back they upgraded their sleds for '10 1200 Gades, their old ones were '05 600SDI Gades with over 10 000 miles on them, there were two sleds. Their stealer like yours would not fork out a dime for them, I offered to sell them in Canada, put them up for sale in my area and sold them in a matter of two weeks for 4500$ a piece.

    You need some help getting rid of that sled send me a pm.

    JG

    Hey TB how are you? What do you think you can pull in for a 2010 1200 Gade with say 12,500 with fresh DS bearing and well taken care of?

  13. Rumor mill yesterday stated that DOO

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    Posted · Edited by bobbynj66

    10-4 gonna be some type 4 stroker...If I wait I'm done with QC for the rest of this year, can't trust my sled up there... tick tick tick...And it's not the motor just everything... :bad:=@:help:

    FYI I was at Rustys today and he will let that silver GSX go for $11,300 it was $12,400

    2011 800 e tec gade with almost 9,000 miles.

    12 & 13's are much better. I've had motor, starter, bearing, clutch, multiple times.

    I believe if you want to run big miles every year you MUST get a new sled every year or two at the most. On top of that I tried to trade this sled last night and the stealer does not want it, would not give me a dollar for it !!!

    11.686 miles on my 2010 1200 Gade and counting did cpl idler wheel bearings and just did secondary spring oh the agony!! :rofl:

  14. Pics from the Matapedia Valley !!!

    in Gaspe Peninsula

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    just back from the clubhouse .went to meet andy,steven and stephen !!they were on their way to ride in the gaspesie.they should have a great day of riding ,sun is coming out !!thanks for stopping !!jean-guy

    Seeing alot of the Doo 1200's out there now :drinks: Thats what Jimmy and Eric are riding this year also. ;)

    Looking good Jean Guy, wait till the word is out about how nice the Gaspe' is. Your gonna have to hang a mattress on that blade to cushion it from all the sleds coming at ya like missles! LOL! Enjoy that bottle of wine EH! :drinks:

    I need some more details on what your plan is for the trip on the 15th? or the 17th? it has changed? Phil sent me a PM saying the 17th.

  17. Pics from the Matapedia Valley !!!

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    Posted · Edited by bobbynj66

    do you now lol....i am a sled whore i know it can't help myself...miss mine like a front tooth.. :drinks:

    Its ok Hun you will get back someday hopefully miss seein ya at HCS pop in every once in a while :D

    what an innovation!!! first time i hear about ''emergency exit ''.ha !! ha !! tell us the truth ,are you the only who used them ??? :lol::lol:

    pic,it's the one i was looking for ,can t find it.pic of mount albert taken from the truck logging road at the 88km.about 20 miles before arriving to la cache.trail 595 is in somewhere in the middle of the pic,maybe lower a bit.

    second map,i don t think i m wrong ,the right side of the mountains on your pic,cap seize ,few miles outside ste anne des monts ,going toward mount albert.

    groomer !!!

    On the bold hell no!! funny how they were there when I most needed them though when you come out of the cloud of white gold and theres a 90* turn Oh sheet!!! :blink: :rofl:

    My pictures have no chance at competing with your they are incredible ;) BTW I took care of that thing I told you I would at HCS :good:

  18. Pics from the Matapedia Valley !!!

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    Posted · Edited by bobbynj66

    hi bobby!!

    great meeting you and the rest of the group at the clubhouse !!

    hope you enjoyed your trip and the scenery !!

    mt st pierre ,my favorite little village on the north side.used to go there often back in the 80's.

    that first pic !! wooow !! worth a thousand words !!!...+

    jean-guy :drinks:

    Thanks that spot for the pics was found by accident by me when I had to take the emergency exit on a corner that came up fast :rofl: we went furthur back into the pow pow and thats the view we found not bad huh? for a cpl of flatlanders. ;)

    i agree with Groomer!!!great pics!!Bobby :good:

    Hey I know you!! thanks Huni :drinks:
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