RoadRunner Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Well we landed this afternoon at Auberge km 31 to a nice seasoned snow base ..considering it is , yes, only Nov 29! We quickly unloaded our gear for our 10 day stay, and than went for quick late afternoon run. Conditions are nice with a firm, solid base of one to three feet, depending on where you are, and than 6” to 8” of powder on top. Some of the best conditions you could ask for. Now the main trails are chewed and will need grooming tomorrow, which I suspect will happen, but once you get off those main trails it is nirvana. A little mechanic error caused an issue with a bolt coming out of a shock 5 miles into our ride this evening, but some quick trailside repairs and we were off for a nice 60 mile run! A run east to Labrieville tomorrow is in store. We will have a much better feel for overall conditions than. Think snow! GT Rider, Scranton1, viper2 and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted November 30, 2018 Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 I for one am ready for some good stories from the trail. Look forward to hearing about your adventures. mike PLAYHARD, RoadRunner and GT Rider 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted November 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 2 hours ago, mikerider said: I for one am ready for some good stories from the trail. Look forward to hearing about your adventures. mike Mike. .....And of course we had to have happy hour at La Chappelle!😁 PLAYHARD, dooright, nyskidooerinnewhampshire and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted November 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 Today’s Trip 1 was a Labrieville destination. But we did not get to Labrieville, we underestimated the amount of fuel we were going to need with the current conditions, so an early turn, got us back to km 31 mid afternoon. Way to early to quit, so 603 Backcountry and I said, let’s go try those 900 turbos that we have in the yard. So off we went with a trail run down the 93 towards Sacre Coure. Trip one and trip 2 ended us up with 240 fun miles. 603 and I will give out some feed back here soon on our pleasing experiences with both the Backcountry 850s and the 900 Turbos, (that we managed to run 80 miles this afternoon).Both sleds have a commanding presence for their place on the trail , 900 turbo, or off the trail, 850bc. Both 603 and I have made the BC 850 our favorite choice for our riding style, but not taking anything away from the 900 Turbos. BRP has found a home run with this 4 stroker . Oh, if I could just get that motor in the BC LOL.. it never ends on the wish list! Today’s riding was miles of powder riding and also the Caribou conscripts had been out sprucing up the trail network today, as well, and oh what a job they do! More riding tomorrow! Happy Trails mikerider, im4snow, dooright and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Sitting in southern Maine with melting conditions and rain forecast for Sunday, then I see you guys in mid winter conditions. It is like you are on another planet. Have fun! mike RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 How do the 900 feel, for sure not as light as the 850, but how about verses the previous 1200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
603backcountry Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Lighter than 1200 and more snot, for groomed Quebec trail riding this will be a winner MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 8 hours ago, smclelan said: How do the 900 feel, for sure not as light as the 850, but how about verses the previous 1200? SM, I agree with 603, The is a nice step up as the replacement for the 1200 imo. Both 603 and I commented after riding yesterday that you don’t really even feel the turbo, it is silky smooth. Nice linear pull through the complete acceleration mode. An occasional turbo flutter on rapid deceleration🙂 Being an old 1200 4 stroke lover, I would buy that 900 turbo engine in “154 Back country edition” in an instant. I really enjoy the torque and smoothness of a 4 stroke and would live with the weight difference😉 Riding West today, Onatchaway and beyond🙂 Happy trails RR Rodmax, dooright, PLAYHARD and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Enjoy the day , love the pictures of early season Eddie skidoo and I are getting ready. Dave mikerider, Florida Snowman and RoadRunner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 On trail does the BC gearing seem about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 12/1/2018 at 9:17 AM, markusvt said: On trail does the BC gearing seem about right? Yes Markus, everyone seems very happy with the BC, it's a great crossover sled fir both applications! We have been Internet access challenged this weekend, hope it improves back at km 31 tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 We only have 1 day on ours, and the overall calibration ,(including gearing) seems darn near perfect. How in the MPG compared to the 900T's you guys are riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 17 hours ago, markusvt said: We only have 1 day on ours, and the overall calibration ,(including gearing) seems darn near perfect. How in the MPG compared to the 900T's you guys are riding? Markus, we are running the Turbos today for a full day, will have a better comparison after that. We have 700 miles on the 850 and 135 on the turbos. As always on our early ride, we are getting a variety of conditions, mostly good!, but some junk too! markusvt, Pipeman, Scranton1 and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Love seeing the pictures and hearing about the new sleds. Looking forward to hearing longer term opinions on the 900T. Enjoy your trip boys! markusvt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 We got a nice full day in on the 900 turbos, se sleds are awesome. They handle really nice, great smooth power and just a joy to ride. Skidoo has two big winners with the 850 Back country chassis and the 900 turbo renegades. Both 603 and I feel the 900 turbos are getting better fuel mileage vs the 850 BC. We have 3 turbos here and 4 BC,s. 603 and I have one of each , so Rider style stays the same lol. we would feel fairly comfortable , thinking at this early stage the difference is somewhere in 15% range. Younalso need to remember these models are designed for different riding conditions. So the trail leaning 900 turbos should deliver better mileage vs the 850 BC that are strung up to do off trail adventure riding too. Also these are very preliminary experiences. PS the oxygen helmet still seems to be delivery great results in all conditions so far, seems like a very nice helmet! HAPPY TRAILS RR Scranton1, Pipeman, mikerider and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the update RR! I was really close to getting the Oxygen helmet........... Edited December 4, 2018 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2018RENAGADEXRS850 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 7:48 PM, RoadRunner said: Well we landed this afternoon at Auberge km 31 to a nice seasoned snow base ..considering it is , yes, only Nov 29! We quickly unloaded our gear for our 10 day stay, and than went for quick late afternoon run. Conditions are nice with a firm, solid base of one to three feet, depending on where you are, and than 6” to 8” of powder on top. Some of the best conditions you could ask for. Now the main trails are chewed and will need grooming tomorrow, which I suspect will happen, but once you get off those main trails it is nirvana. A little mechanic error caused an issue with a bolt coming out of a shock 5 miles into our ride this evening, but some quick trailside repairs and we were off for a nice 60 mile run! A run east to Labrieville tomorrow is in store. We will have a much better feel for overall conditions than. Think snow! Thanks for the detailed ride report! How does Passion Quebec compare to KM31 where you guys stayed? We are planning a trip to mont Valin but not sure what accomodations are best? TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 We have not stayed at Passion Quebec, so not fair to do a comparison unfortunately. We enjoy the KM31, early .....because of easy access to our Backcountry riding. Either way the area, is an awesome area to experience for sure. Carman80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Phil 1 said: More great going today, we found the honey spot, great snow in the Escoumin area, club is groomin and the club house is open. It appears the Sacre Coure groomed broke down on the 900 rd (aka93). This piece currently looks like the Canadian Air Force has used it for a bombing range ! Deep snow, with lots of woop dee doos! Here are some "sled free" pics of the winter wonderland that is currently here! Happy Trails RR 12 hours ago, Phil 1 said: dooright, PLAYHARD and Trailblazer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RoadRunner said: Here are some "sled free" pics of the winter wonderland that is currently here! Happy Trails RR Lucky schmucks My Enduro is looking at me with tears in her headlights, a twitchy throttle and a wrestless suspension syndrome. After that broken leg last season she’s itching to pounce. Holidays are coming soon!!! Edited December 5, 2018 by Trailblazer RoadRunner and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 TB. Hope to see you on the snow soon, Yves will be here tonight. Happy Trails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 A few more pics from yesterday😁 Today we have 12 of us and we are heading to Forestville for lunch Phil 1, Pipeman, mikerider and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane vallee Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/30/2018 at 6:47 PM, RoadRunner said: Today’s Trip 1 was a Labrieville destination. But we did not get to Labrieville, we underestimated the amount of fuel we were going to need with the current conditions, so an early turn, got us back to km 31 mid afternoon. Way to early to quit, so 603 Backcountry and I said, let’s go try those 900 turbos that we have in the yard. So off we went with a trail run down the 93 towards Sacre Coure. Trip one and trip 2 ended us up with 240 fun miles. 603 and I will give out some feed back here soon on our pleasing experiences with both the Backcountry 850s and the 900 Turbos, (that we managed to run 80 miles this afternoon).Both sleds have a commanding presence for their place on the trail , 900 turbo, or off the trail, 850bc. Both 603 and I have made the BC 850 our favorite choice for our riding style, but not taking anything away from the 900 Turbos. BRP has found a home run with this 4 stroker . Oh, if I could just get that motor in the BC LOL.. it never ends on the wish list! Today’s riding was miles of powder riding and also the Caribou conscripts had been out sprucing up the trail network today, as well, and oh what a job they do! More riding tomorrow! Happy Trails RoadRunner I see that you guys stack you BRP fuel Tank . BRP mention not to stack fuel tank them , do you know why ? Is it about safety for weight on the tunnel ? Thank you stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 They run heavy duty rear bumpers to help support the extra weight by the looks ... then say a little prayer 🙏 it holds up 🙂 . mcstar and RoadRunner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 And empty them as quick as you can, the lighter the tail the faster the trail. Rodmax, nyskidooerinnewhampshire, RoadRunner and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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