RoadRunner Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Our plan today was to drive to the Roquement and do a shake out ride and test the spare sled we brought as it had recently been in for repairs, we decided to run up to riv Pierre and see if the local trail was open bye chance and make a loop back st raymond club house for a refreshment and than to the Rocque for the night before heading west tomorrow . The conditions are as reported, rideable and typical early conditions. Nice hard base with a dusting of snow last night. Lots of sleds on the 73 today with many locals out, it is very rideable, once of the railbed up to the local trail you will click a few loose rocks once in awhile but still not a show stopper. At the junction of the local trail back was a sign saying trail closed, but a few tracks were heading that way anyway , so we like those types of trails. There were guys running it and in the middle of this trail is a big logging operation that is probably why they have not opened it yet this year. Shortly after the logging camp our back up sled decided to act up and fuel pump issues developed,huh similiar to what was going on during the repair. It happened to be in the worst part of the this trail, but the tow rope comes out and a 12 mile tow back to the rock finished up our day. A fun 55 miles and we look forward to heading north tomorrow with the Gouin reservoir as our destination. The spare will sit in the trailer, tested but failed the test! Leaving from St Raymond is a solid option for sure. Happy trails RR mikerider, PLAYHARD, dooright and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Have fun guys ! Always nice when you get to test things out . We'll seeing Jonny and the gang at Gouin Saturday night 😁 🇨🇦 RoadRunner and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 This is the area we ride today PLAYHARD and dooright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Is the sled being towed a new exhibition? That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade. And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷♂️ PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Blueblood said: Is the sled being towed a new exhibition? That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade. And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷♂️ Let me guess, trying to start sled outside in a cold morning with a ear piercing backfire which blows a hole in the muffler. That was my insanity with my previous viper. Hate seeing people deal with that BS. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Blueblood said: Is the sled being towed a new exhibition? That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade. And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷♂️ Hey Blueblood....whats that hanging down above the muffler??? Airbag went off too ???.....LOL....LOL Damn that sucks. I would have let it burn to the ground personally. But if I didnt have full coverage on it because it was a 2014 then I would have panicked ...LOL PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Blueblood said: Is the sled being towed a new exhibition? That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade. And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷♂️ Blueblood, no the sled was last years backcountry 850, it had been worked on for a fuel pump issue prior apparently the plug came loose that powers the fuel pump, this time, we got a rod into that area and was able to push it back on.... back at base camp, it seems to run fine now, but it will be staying here as a back up. we should have tried to fix it in the Bush but we imagined a more complex issue lol. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBLER Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Probably passed you guys yest, just came back opposite direction you are heading, any questions ask away st raymond, alma, chibougamou,lac fallon, relais 22, st raymond RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Snow master that's some heat shield that's always been on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Nice to hear RR and crew are back in Qc riding again, love following along their trail adventures. Let’s hope this fuel pump event will be least of your worries. Ride safe have fun. Always an adventure TB PLAYHARD and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 No it let go at 90 mph down a lake. Lol. She was like my foot was getting hot 🤷♂️ PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albieridin Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 was sciere 54 open for fuel on way to chimagabuo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnc Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, Blueblood said: No it let go at 90 mph down a lake. Lol. She was like my foot was getting hot 🤷♂️ Burning up the snow in more ways than one!😁 Sorry to hear about the sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBLER Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 29 minutes ago, Albieridin said: was sciere 54 open for fuel on way to chimagabuo Yes it was, however trail from there to chib had not even been touched till we came thru, 8 ft plus of virgin snow makes for long day and then taking road for many miles PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Blueblood said: Is the sled being towed a new exhibition? That sucks. Went for a shake down run and lost a turbo on my 2020 xrs renegade. And the girlfriend caught here 2014 zr 7000 on fire 🤷♂️ Dude that sucks, can you keep us posted on the turbo issue? What were symptoms? I have same motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Turbo went down at about 60 miles. All I had was a check engine light on. Lost about 1000 rpm. Dealer replaced whole unit and sent it to bro apparently he had one last year at 90 miles go. So seems to be there bad our fine you will find out first thing. As a side note still ran ok. Snobeeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Bobler , we are doing the same thing only counterclockwise! that’s awesome. Trailblazer, sure does feel good to be back to Quebec for a run. Today we left St Raymond and rode to The Barrage Gouin. A nice run as everyone has reported , the further north we came, , the better the riding got! Saw plenty of Icemans stickers and Corrinna at the Barrage is also anticipating MarkUS and Dooright this weekend. Always a great stop here, Walleye or Pork tonight! Happy trail RR mikerider, PLAYHARD, dooright and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Way to Giddy up boys ! Keep on making tracks Always a good time up at the Gouin 😁🇨🇦 PLAYHARD and RoadRunner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Good cover on chemin 10 today ? RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Relais 22 express is in good shape I presume 🤗 Edited January 7, 2020 by Trailblazer RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 TB and Dooright, lots of activity on the Gouin express with logging operations on both ends so this is being used more than normal, Sawmill expressway is also being used commercially this year too☹️ still lots of good going!! PLAYHARD, Trailblazer and dooright 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 We left the Gouin this morning under blue skys and heading west, where snowmaster has said all the snow is, oh man was he right. The 83 west Was awesome, the Parent to Clova was the best trail ride we have had all year. It’s was an 11 out of the scale of 1/10! Absolutely perfect. From Clova to Lac Fallon, was in good condition, as the groomers had just passed once so far this year, rideable but not perfect, From Fallon into Senneterre. Again very good. A nice 300 mile ride, our first for this winter season. Happy trails! RR dooright, Trailblazer, Le Finca and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Looks like your trip is off to great start! Can't beat the conditions you are finding and as always 83 when nice is the best to rack up the miles. Le Finca and RoadRunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 MarkUs, yes very good going, a good meal at The Le Mateo restaurant last night and a good nights sleep at Motel la Bell Villa. Off to Chibougamo today. We had our own private trail ride yesterday, saw 5 sleds all day long. ThinkSnow RR PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 At the rate you guys are laying down tracks ... you'll be in Chibougamau by lunch time 😁 RoadRunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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