DareDog Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) Leaving Sunday 2/19 for rabaska lodge. Heading to senneterre. chibougamau Windigo. Then back to rabaska. Any trail reports? Edited February 15, 2023 by DareDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 We just rode from Quebec city, Roberval, Chapais, now in Val D Or. everything was very good except 50 miles above Lac Edward. More snow South than North. The run between LaDore and Chaboug was 150 miles between gas. Today we had 160 miles on before noon! nyskidooerinnewhampshire, mccaffrey, smclelan and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareDog Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Looks good thank you. Know about no gas at sawmill. Have 5 sleds. 4 sleds are carrying gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka2 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Snobeeler said: We just rode from Quebec city, Roberval, Chapais, now in Val D Or. everything was very good except 50 miles above Lac Edward. More snow South than North. The run between LaDore and Chaboug was 150 miles between gas. Today we had 160 miles on before noon! How is it around Val d'Or-much rain? Snow depth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 12 hours ago, Muskoka2 said: How is it around Val d'Or-much rain? Snow depth? It was light steady rain and 40 deg. till 11pm last night. 0f this morning, inch of fresh snow on hard fast trails now. All good in my opinion. zrtkat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka2 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, Snobeeler said: It was light steady rain and 40 deg. till 11pm last night. 0f this morning, inch of fresh snow on hard fast trails now. All good in my opinion. Thx.-trying to decide if we go next week or the following one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka2 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Snobeeler said: It was light steady rain and 40 deg. till 11pm last night. 0f this morning, inch of fresh snow on hard fast trails now. All good in my opinion. Can you download pic from Forestel/Val d'Or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Muskoka2 said: Thx.-trying to decide if we go next week or the following one! Cold making a comeback hit it this season will wind down fast once it starts to end it will be over fast zrtkat and P Hardy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Yep next week's a go. Two weeks from now. Who knows??? Go ride while you know you can. This warm weather will fool a bunch of people into calling the season early. zrtkat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 What will it be like in 2 weeks? asking for a friend MrGutz, Florida Snowman, jak and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 11 hours ago, iceman said: What will it be like in 2 weeks? asking for a friend I heard 40cm followed by perfect grooming. blackjack1 and Spanky in Pembroke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Unfortunately, my trip was cut short by an upper idler wheel in rear suspension. Dealer in Sennetterre tried everywhere to find one with no luck. I can’t believe no dealers have this vital part in stock. Did get 675 miles in 3 days so not a total loss. MrGutz, zeusand, zrtkat and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareDog Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, Snobeeler said: Unfortunately, my trip was cut short by an upper idler wheel in rear suspension. Dealer in Sennetterre tried everywhere to find one with no luck. I can’t believe no dealers have this vital part in stock. Did get 675 miles in 3 days so not a total loss. http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_02/A31035CC-2EBD-4D20-986B-C58E868B9B22.thumb.jpeg.57d822ff9edca9543a4f178d03490916.jpeg What year sled, how many miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Wow that's way too new of a sled to have that happening on. That sucks. Bummer that your trip is getting cut short. Especially for such a simple item. Maybe worth a call to the dealer in Mont Laurier or Val Dor to see if they can get you one. Tow truck ride to one of those dealerships with sled on board might be less than the cab ride to Quebec City. Hard to believe that isn't a stock part in every brp dealer. Snobeeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 that is a kick in the ass.cant believe there is not even a used one laying around Snobeeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, DareDog said: What year sled, how many miles? 2023 X-RS, 1,400 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, Albieridin said: that is a kick in the ass.cant believe there is not even a used one laying around X2 Snobeeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, Signfan said: Wow that's way too new of a sled to have that happening on. That sucks. Bummer that your trip is getting cut short. Especially for such a simple item. Maybe worth a call to the dealer in Mont Laurier or Val Dor to see if they can get you one. Tow truck ride to one of those dealerships with sled on board might be less than the cab ride to Quebec City. Hard to believe that isn't a stock part in every brp dealer. Was in Val Dor when found, they were no help. Place in Sennetterre tried to help. Other 3 with me had to continue loop. A buddy (good one) came up to rescue me. Just got home, local dealer ordered part. With so many doing loops up there BRP should make dealers have certain parts like this on hand or least one in each region. zrtkat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack1 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Sad part is,I'm sure there is more than one on the showroom floor?🤌 zrtkat, smclelan, Florida Snowman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 sorry to hear about that Snobeeler. Unbeleivable that would happen at 1400 miles. Just curious did anyone change out those springs or drop the rear suspension since new or was it all factory put together ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Bearings falling out of a 2023. That's a manufacting error for sure. BRP better talk to their bearing manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 BRP bearings always a strong point. Shakes my confidence in them to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, blackjack1 said: Sad part is,I'm sure there is more than one on the showroom floor?🤌 On the showroom floor or even a used sled. Sad to miss out on a trip for such a simple part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka2 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Snobeeler said: Was in Val Dor when found, they were no help. Place in Sennetterre tried to help. Other 3 with me had to continue loop. A buddy (good one) came up to rescue me. Just got home, local dealer ordered part. With so many doing loops up there BRP should make dealers have certain parts like this on hand or least one in each region. Beric Sport in Val d'Or is a big dealer-surprised they didn't have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, mikerider said: BRP bearings always a strong point. Shakes my confidence in them to hear this. I've NEVER had one fail like that. Actually never had one completely fail before I have caught it on a maintenance check and then have replaced VERY few that were still good for a spare. I'm leaning towards something not put on in the correct order (factory or other person) like a washer/bushing,etc. Just a guess. But for a bearing to fail like that at 1400 miles it would have to have had a serious defect. I'm sure you and dealer already have checked but excessive track tension puts a big strain on idlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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