timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nothing at all against the 1200s. We have four of them with us - running like champs. Supper great at Kanawata - choice of ribs or seafood pasta. The team is fed, watered, and mellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 33 minutes ago, timberman said: Nothing at all against the 1200s. We have four of them with us - running like champs. Supper great at Kanawata - choice of ribs or seafood pasta. The team is fed, watered, and mellow. I was just busting you, pix of 5 of them led me to believe you like them. I know I am enjoying my 2017... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 IPosed for a pic with our sticker at Lu-Nic lunch bar earlier today!!! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 The team is up-and-at-em at the Pourvoirie Kanawata, pacing the floor waiting for the 7:00 am breakfast call. Itinerary today calls for northbound through Casey, then eastward to Lac St Jean. Tentatively hoping to grab lunch at Relais 22. Today's destination is the Universel in Alma! Weather looking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Roh-roh!! One of the 1200's running on 2 cylinders. The team has detoured to Evolution-X Power Sports in St. Felicien. Servicing ongoing. Gino Fortin and his team, with Service Manager Julie, are awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Coil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 X'2 With Phil most likely a broken pin in one of the plugs on the coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 You boys are right!!! 2 new coils, set of plugs, and out the door. The team is now settling in at the Hotel du Jardin in St. Felicien. The loop to Alma was truncated due to the trip to the shop. Cocktail hour is well underway. Phil 1 and Scranton1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Sled being serviced at Evolution-X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Gino Fortin, owner of Evolution-X Power Sports, with Dick and Sam. Florida Snowman and Scranton1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Those Dick and Sam stickers are everywhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Team member trying out the lion in front of the Hotel du Jardin. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 An update on conditions: trails were essentially awesome and FAST all day under cloudless skies. Lunch at Relais 22 was delicious and punctual: cheeseburgers and club sandwiches. Tonight at Hotel du Jardin it's the sledders package at $89 per night plus taxes. Nice room, just leaving for supper now. Carman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, timberman said: An update on conditions: trails were essentially awesome and FAST all day under cloudless skies. Lunch at Relais 22 was delicious and punctual: cheeseburgers and club sandwiches. Tonight at Hotel du Jardin it's the sledders package at $89 per night plus taxes. Nice room, just leaving for supper now. Heading to Relais 22 tomorrow, how were the trails? Premium fuel available? Edited February 21, 2017 by Carman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Trails good coming on TQ 83 from Kanawata, heading on to Lac St. Jean. Passed groomer east of the Casey junction. Premium fuel available at Relais 22, but don't try to serve yourself. Edited February 21, 2017 by timberman Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Today's Update: The team had an easy run up to Chibougamau from St Felicien, and considered carrying on to Lebel-sur-Quevillon but roh roh! it started freezing rain during their late lunch so the decision was made to stay in Chibougamau. They are checked into Hotel Chibougamau, currently hot-tubbing. They gassed up at the sawmill - cash only, no change. $20 bought about 14 litres. Gas at Petrol Canada in the highway at Chiboug was 111.9 per litre. Room at Hotel Chiboug is $140 per night, double, including 2 breakfasts. Team will buy supper a la carte, at the hotel restaurant. Trails were fabulous all the way - the light got flat in the afternoon, making for a few surprise whoop-de-whoops in the fast flats - calus-peeling, shoulder wrenching, adrenaline boosting WTFs!!! It's on to Matagami tomorrow! Carman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsleds Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Callous peeling, WTF's...just beautiful!! Couldn't have explained it better..that's perfect! You guys have a blast. We're up to the Gaspe next week. Hope to find some of your stickers around there too. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Dave's sled being welcomed to Chibougamau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Going to the Ballet tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 There is some sentiment (ahem) leaning in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, fredsleds said: Callous peeling, WTF's...just beautiful!! Couldn't have explained it better..that's perfect! You guys have a blast. We're up to the Gaspe next week. Hope to find some of your stickers around there too. Fred Thanks Fred! The team hasn't toured Gaspe yet but it's on the docket for future years. When they do get there, you can be sure they'll be leaving stickers in their wake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well, the team is in for the night, but guess what? Not in Matagami. A broken secondary clutch spring on one of the Renegade 1200's brought about a major change in plan. Sam towed the cripple out to Desmaraisville where, by a good turn of fortune, the sled was trailered to a dealer by Les from New Liskeard!!! The BRP dealer in Senneterre frankly didn't give a sh*t about us, whereas Accent Plein Air BRP in Amos welcomed us and fixed it within an hour at no charge!! Secondary clutch spring had a factory recall. Hats off to Steve Migneault, Service Advisor and Steve St. Laurent, Technician at Accent Plein Air!!! Carman and Scranton1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Further to yesterday, trail from Chiboug to Lebel was 9/10. Conditions deteriorated at bit between Lebel and Senneterre. The team headed west through Barrutte to Amos, and the trail got rougher and rougher. Given the futility of grooming in this mild weather, the team isn't optimistic about having smooth trails. At least there's still lots of snow. Today's destination will be hashed out over breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 What about the rest of the trip report?How did it finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Crickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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