Trailblazer Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 16 hours ago, RoadRunner said: TB. Hope to see you on the snow soon, Yves will be here tonight. Happy Trails Would you say hi to him for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Trailblazer said: Would you say hi to him for me. TB, we had a great evening with Yves, Today was another eventful day, we had several new riders and our intentions were to all ride to Forestville for lunch. Well as they say, so much for best laid plans. We left this am with 13, but ended up in Forestville with 8 A blown corner with two of the brand new sleds and the riders ended up wet and the end of their ride for this .day. Some minor physical injuries and some wet sleds. After that the sled recovery crew cleaned up the mess , as 8 continued on. All is well that ends well. Both sleds are running again and it was the nicest day of riding we have had all week weather wise. a great lunch at the econolodge in Forestville and some absolutely beautiful riding today. North to the Pipmuacan tomorrow Happy trails RR Edited December 6, 2018 by RoadRunner PLAYHARD, dooright, S pump and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, stephane vallee said: 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 Stef , as Dooright implied, the issue is concern with bending the tunnels from the weight. Many of us by the longest HDbumper available. In my case, I ordered a HD bumper for a 172 summit. It extends ahead of the rear hangers, than as the boys mentioned, you say a prayer and dump one can up asap🙏🏻😉 Happy Trails RR Edited December 6, 2018 by RoadRunner PLAYHARD and Phil 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 The recovery of sleds at the bottom of that embankment and in water does not look like it was an easy job. And all those new sleds getting scratched by the bushes. I am enjoying the reports! Great pictures. mike PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Is that 2 sleds in the drink? Dayum! Shitty day there. RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, RoadRunner said: A blown corner with two of the brand new sleds and the riders ended up wet and the end of their ride for this .day. I can see one sled blowing a corner but the second....hmmm Thinking definitely following too close and hey to each their own, riding in the snow dust like that you got to have lots of faith in that helmet you are following. Probably the first sled to blow that corner was in the snow dust too. No? I know you and your team have tons of years of experience, but even you must admit this should not have to happen. Especially on a blue sky day. Luckily no one was seriously injured. Anyway enjoying following along on your adventures as usual. Wishing you and your team a great season. Edited December 6, 2018 by iceman NHTOM, PLAYHARD and Carman80 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 47 minutes ago, mikerider said: And all those new sleds getting scratched by the bushes Sleds are made to be scratched. If your not scratching your sled on the right side then you are riding the middle of the trail. Now scratching the left side is a different story. Carman80, timbo, VTrider and 8 others 4 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I prefer getting a couple weeks use out of the new sled before seeing scratches on it. RoadRunner and Snobeeler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 4 hours ago, iceman said: Sleds are made to be scratched. If your not scratching your sled on the right side then you are riding the middle of the trail. Now scratching the left side is a different story. It’s just the first one that hurts, it’s all down hill after that. RoadRunner, Rodmax and viper2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 14 hours ago, RoadRunner said: TB, we had a great evening with Yves, Today was another eventful day, we had several new riders and our intentions were to all ride to Forestville for lunch. Well as they say, so much for best laid plans. We left this am with 13, but ended up in Forestville with 8 A blown corner with two of the brand new sleds and the riders ended up wet and the end of their ride for this .day. Some minor physical injuries and some wet sleds. After that the sled recovery crew cleaned up the mess , as 8 continued on. All is well that ends well. Both sleds are running again and it was the nicest day of riding we have had all week weather wise. a great lunch at the econolodge in Forestville and some absolutely beautiful riding today. North to the Pipmuacan tomorrow Happy trails RR That’s a nice run to Forestville and back wish I could attend, sorry to hear about the boys in the drink, shit happens even to the best of us. Yves still on his Freeride? You guys heading up to the Pip via Km31 or Onatichwa? Safe travels boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephane vallee Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 6 hours ago, RoadRunner said: Stef , as Dooright implied, the issue is concern with bending the tunnels from the weight. Many of us by the longest HDbumper available. In my case, I ordered a HD bumper for a 172 summit. It extends ahead of the rear hangers, than as the boys mentioned, you say a prayer and dump one can up asap🙏🏻😉 Happy Trails RR This is a excellent mod to run longeur HD bumper Thank RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 11 hours ago, iceman said: I can see one sled blowing a corner but the second....hmmm Thinking definitely following too close and hey to each their own, riding in the snow dust like that you got to have lots of faith in that helmet you are following. Probably the first sled to blow that corner was in the snow dust too. No? I know you and your team have tons of years of experience, but even you must admit this should not have to happen. Especially on a blue sky day. Luckily no one was seriously injured. Anyway enjoying following along on your adventures as usual. Wishing you and your team a great season. Ice, you are right, unfortunately the first guy that crashed, it was his first day In the north country with us ever, his first ride of the season, and there were other issues. It’s kind of one of those things where you had to be there😉. The second Guy, same issue, both experienced riders that broke the 100 mile rule. We have a rule, after 40 plus years of riding, that those riders running the first 100 miles, need to be take extra caution getting used to their sleds and gear that they have just purchased. This is an individual rule, with each owner having to take those responsibilities required, themselves! so take it easy boys on those first 100 miles. Unfortunately that rule did not get followed yesterday. Fortunately, this group is very flexible and capable for most situations As many members in this group regularly crank out in excess of 5,000 miles a year and several of us in excess of 10,000 miles a year. When you run the territory we do, if you don’t come out with scratches in your (brand new) sleds and terrain induced damage, you aren’t riding😉 i enjoy sharing these adventure on Quebec Rider, and will continue, but many of these rides are not groomed trail riding. We had a great 200 mile day today up towards the Pipmuacan reservoir, , one rider got the flu and was sick at the turn, a long afternoon for him! 100 miles out in the bush! Looking forward to the new season of riding, and reading everyone’s reports Happy Trails RR PLAYHARD, dooright, viper2 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 13 hours ago, mikerider said: The recovery of sleds at the bottom of that embankment and in water does not look like it was an easy job. And all those new sleds getting scratched by the bushes. I am enjoying the reports! Great pictures. mike Mike, Early Rider did the recovery, he is just amazing to watch and be with when he is on a mission! In three hours he and the 4 guys that stayed behind, had both sleds out of the water, back to km 31, and running be mid, afternoon. Happy trails RR S pump and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 TB, we had a great run North of km 31 today, Yves still has his Freeride from last year, so nice to ride with him today ! See you on the snow soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Great report as usual!👏 You guys sure know how to have an adventure.... You also make most of us on here feel like a bunch of minor leaguers ready to be taken out to pasture BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 RR thanks for posting. I always look forward to reading about your adventures. Happy Trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Great trip report! I am really happy to hear the good news on the 900 Turbo...and the Oxygen Helmet! Glad everyone is ok...wet isn’t too bad. We are booked for December 28th at Passion for a week and I am packed and ready to go...can’t wait. Merry Christmas to all! Lindasledgirl PLAYHARD and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Scranton1 said: Great report as usual!👏 You guys sure know how to have an adventure.... You also make most of us on here feel like a bunch of minor leaguers ready to be taken out to pasture BJ BJ, this is such a great great activity for all of us on this site, and really enjoyable for all. Whether you ride 1,000 miles a year or 10,000..Most of us in our group , feel very fortunate to have the Time and resources available to do this a lot. Sometimes that’s the only difference😁. Happy Trails RR PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 hours ago, lindasledgirl said: Great trip report! I am really happy to hear the good news on the 900 Turbo...and the Oxygen Helmet! Glad everyone is ok...wet isn’t too bad. We are booked for December 28th at Passion for a week and I am packed and ready to go...can’t wait. Merry Christmas to all! Lindasledgirl Linda, All the trails should open by than, you will have an awesome time as you usually do😁 Regarding the Oxygen helmet, of the four we had, unfortunately, my shield seal failed after six days of use. Moisture had gotten In between the two layers. I have ordered a new shield, hope it is just a fluke issue😁 Love the helmet otherwise😁 Have a great Merry Christmas and awesome trip! RR Bflofnst and 182ray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi RR! I will have fun for sure, LIse and Vincent(Gas station and Passion) are so good to me. We always have a lot of fun! What you are describing on the shield looks and sounds exactly like what happened to my new BV2S last season, so now I have two new helmets going to on this trip. Biggest question for me is the balaclava. I know they say I don’t need one, but the back of it seems high? Was it cold back there? Thanks, LIndasledgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, lindasledgirl said: Hi RR! I will have fun for sure, LIse and Vincent(Gas station and Passion) are so good to me. We always have a lot of fun! What you are describing on the shield looks and sounds exactly like what happened to my new BV2S last season, so now I have two new helmets going to on this trip. Biggest question for me is the balaclava. I know they say I don’t need one, but the back of it seems high? Was it cold back there? Thanks, LIndasledgirl Linda, I use a Yamaha balaclava, a nice fleece bottom and nylon top. The helmet you get virtually no moving air inside, very comfortable to use! Have worn this from day one and been very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Thanks so much RR , that one I think I even have...my first sled was a Yamaha lol...But yes, I can tell that’s the design I need. I am also impressed with the 4 year warranty on the Oxygen so that if mine does have an issue, it will be replaced. I bought an extra cord...I don’t think it will fall off, but in case something happens, I want that as part of my emergency kit. L RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, lindasledgirl said: Hi RR! I will have fun for sure, LIse and Vincent(Gas station and Passion) are so good to me. We always have a lot of fun! What you are describing on the shield looks and sounds exactly like what happened to my new BV2S last season, so now I have two new helmets going to on this trip. Biggest question for me is the balaclava. I know they say I don’t need one, but the back of it seems high? Was it cold back there? Thanks, LIndasledgirl Linda, I use a Yamaha balaclava, a nice fleece bottom and nylon top. The helmet you get virtually no moving air inside, very comfortable to use! Have worn this from day one and been very comfortable. 182ray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Great reports Howard keep them coming. Maybe sometime you can give us a build report on the sleds. Unless of course that's classified intel...lol Ginger & I have have Oxygen helmets for this season great to hear they are working good for you I don't know about that balaclava...probably would work better with the bottom 2'' trimmed off...hahaha viper2, SnomoGary, Florida Snowman and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Groomer just sent me a balaclava suggestion....he says I have enough and to pick from the giant bag of gear I already have! Lol RoadRunner, groomer, 182ray and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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