Not So Pro 3

[maulhead]

The Flyin Finn was a force to beat, that’s for sure. 1W if I remember correctly? He really made use of those new chassis back in 96..

The 90's sleds were more about the rider, say 20% sled, 80% rider, or maybe 30% sled vs 70% rider.

New sleds are so advanced, you can almost flip those percentages, a inexperienced rider on these new ones, almost looks like a pro.

First time I ever rode one of the new rider forward sleds, I rolled it in the first corner, right out of the gate. I was so used to having to move & throw my weight around to get a sled to do what I wanted, it was like 2nd nature. It was at a dealer demo event in the mountains, poo & doo were there, the dealer just laughed his ass off at me, said that happens when you're used to a traditional lead sled, from the 90's. You have to work to roll a traditional sit down sled.

 

[Loony661]

The 90's sleds were more about the rider, say 20% sled, 80% rider, or maybe 30% sled vs 70% rider.

New sleds are so advanced, you can almost flip those percentages, a inexperienced rider on these new ones, almost looks like a pro.

First time I ever rode one of the new rider forward sleds, I rolled it in the first corner, right out of the gate. I was so used to having to move & throw my weight around to get a sled to do what I wanted, it was like 2nd nature. It was at a dealer demo event in the mountains, poo & doo were there, the dealer just laughed his ass off at me, said that happens when you're used to a traditional lead sled, from the 90's. You have to work to roll a traditional sit down sled.

That’s funny! I absolutely agree. Last few years I’ve seen newbies on newer sleds take corners without even moving their butt over to the inside. It’s like cheating. These new sleds are WAY stable compared to the older sleds, IMO. My 2015 ZR is very hard to get off center. I grew up on narrow leaf spring sleds - and that taught me a lot about how to ride. Cost dad a few windshields though

 

[greystone mountain man]

There’s man caves and then there’s this…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1861045152728445244

Well now you all have seen my house and my care taker

 

[greystone mountain man]

Mowed till dark.....again.

Amos is better. Must have been a seizure.

I've got one that has seizures.

 

[Stump Shot]

He started gacking like he was gonna puke. That got me right outta bed. I tried rushing him to get downstairs and outside. He was stumbling around like his right legs weren't working.....and when he got to the stairs he laid down, refusing to budge. I reached down to pet him, and he recoiled like he was afraid of my hand.....and I don't hit him. He laid there for about an hour or so, then stumbled back into the bedroom to his mat. A few times he got up, stumbling around, walking in a circle, then flopping back on his mat. About 0700 I carried him downstairs.

Better get him checked for lymes, or just treat him for it.

 

[nbbt]

Afternoon all. Getting tired of a house full of sick people. T is finally recovering from her pneumonia now but still spent half the day seeing Dr and getting x-rays.

First snow of the season on Friday looks like it is going to stick. Still less than an inch on the ground more falling and moving some.

Just be glad they are at home.
I'm sleeping alone for a couple of nights, get my drift . . .

 

[Woodwackr]

any members near Kalispell, Mt?
Anyone?

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

How does it go in mud?

Braap Braap.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Good morning boys,

I went back to the garage that fixed my toy truck yesterday

The guy said I thought you were happy with it when you left last time.

I replied, I was happy you fixed the things wrong with it last time but when I signed the paperwork, I said to the guy on the desk… I guess I will be back again.
And here I am.

When you let the battery go flat, someone removed the plastic cover and lost i/never put it back . Now all these positive connections are exposed.
The hard top rubber gasket both front corners are folded in and now let in water.
The chrome bumper is loose, the bolts are tight but the washers still rotate and that’s why the bump is loose, oh and the ones at each end on the underside are not even there. They were never fitted.

The wires underneath are not particularly fitted back correctly, ie some are loose and swinging around.

I also said to the guy, what you have to remember is, I’ve had this all apart only a yr ago as I had to replace the rear tub. So I know how it should be put back together.. I put it back properly, the same as it came out of the factory.

And look it the rear light, look at the gap. That shouldn’t be like that. I will tell you why it’s like it is. I had to look on the other side to see how it should be fixed . As the bobble headed bolts were on the tub when I got it.
One must have got broken when the truck hit the back and when one of your guys put it all back together he’s just used a bit of body filler to hold them in place and didn’t use a nut on the back.

The guy (workshop manager) said we wouldn’t do this.

I replied in an angry voice, I can absolutely assure you that one of your guys has done this, but I doubt he will actually admit it.
Anyways. He agreed that they would fix it. So I have to book it in for 2days.
This is the bobble bolts (eBay pic) I,m not sure if the nuts are fixed on the the body panel or just loose nuts

This is where they should be bolted and not use body filler to the new panel they fitted. The top bolt is actually broken (no thread left)
The battery cover missing


and the front rubber seal folded underneath on both sides
I’ve not added any bumper or loose wiring pics


you can understand my frustration when the job cost £6.5k ($7k)

 

[Tor R]

Good morning ladies and gentlemen,

We have had a chimney inspection from the fire department.
Need a couple of smoke detectors, new fire extinguishing work.
Then I have to do some work on the sweep hatch in the basement.
But the worst thing is that I am ordered to put steel pipes inside the chimney etc., price tag around 5-10k $, high up on the roof structure there is a beam that is right next to the chimney, that is the reason for the order. I will try to get the latter postponed for a few years.
The house is 120 years old and has not burned before, it is unlikely to do it with or without steel pipes!

 

[full chizel]

Nonsense! Arctic Cat way way ahead in Cross Country and SnoCross racing from ‘93-‘03 until the Rev Chassis came out from Ski-Doo.. In all honesty, IF I was going to buy a new sled tomorrow, it would be an MXZ-X 600.


You get it. Those 97’s were great sleds.. The Firecat chassis had 40% more flex than the ZR’s and I didn’t care for that as much when trying to accelerate through a corner. But they were fast, no doubt!


What would you buy today? The new 4-stroke SRX?

The Sidewinder L-TX LE ESP is better in trails. Possibly, i’ve always liked Yamaha sleds and Honda dirt bikes

Now that i’m married with kids hitting 100mph on a lake probably isn’t a good idea so a trail sled is probably where i’m going.

Honestly, i haven’t really looked much at the new ones so i’d have to really look and see what out there now.

 

[Lnk]

Good morning men. Had a little rain last night. Temps are balmy. Two more work days until the long weekend. Seeing lots of traffic this week. Way more than usual. So be careful

 

[GCJenks204]

Good Morning / Evening All. Went on my first “winter” walk this morning, yes I remembered my cleats and didn’t fall on my head…

Not enough snow to cover the grass fields but the harvested fields have the start of a nice blanket.

 

[redline4]

Nonsense! Arctic Cat way way ahead in Cross Country and SnoCross racing from ‘93-‘03 until the Rev Chassis came out from Ski-Doo.. In all honesty, IF I was going to buy a new sled tomorrow, it would be an MXZ-X 600.

Blair Morgan was the reason Cat dominated snowcross for those years.
You could have put that dude on a vintage Rupp and he'd have still been getting trophies.

 

[Mastermind]

Good Morning / Evening All. Went on my first “winter” walk this morning, yes I remembered my cleats and didn’t fall on my head…

Not enough snow to cover the grass fields but the harvested fields have the start of a nice blanket.

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I'd be moving the hell out of there.

 

[Loony661]

The Sidewinder L-TX LE ESP is better in trails. Possibly, i’ve always liked Yamaha sleds and Honda dirt bikes

Now that i’m married with kids hitting 100mph on a lake probably isn’t a good idea so a trail sled is probably where i’m going.

Honestly, i haven’t really looked much at the new ones so i’d have to really look and see what out there now.

I have some unfortunate news for you: this winter (2025 model year) is the last year that Yamaha is producing snowmobiles. And they were on a pre-order basis only.. They are done.

 

[full chizel]

Good Morning / Evening All. Went on my first “winter” walk this morning, yes I remembered my cleats and didn’t fall on my head…

Not enough snow to cover the grass fields but the harvested fields have the start of a nice blanket.

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What about the hockey helmet?

 

[full chizel]

I have some unfortunate news for you: this winter (2025 model year) is the last year that Yamaha is producing snowmobiles. And they were on a pre-order basis only.. They are done.

Yeah i heard that. Japan and Europe already have.

 

[Loony661]

Blair Morgan was the reason Cat dominated snowcross for those years.
You could have put that dude on a vintage Rupp and he'd have still been getting trophies.

No doubt he was good. But let’s not forget Brad Pake and Kirk Hibbert in the Cross Country circuit - they dominated. I have a video of the 96 season recap, and they stated that in cross country, the Arctic Cats were consistently 10-15 mph faster than the Ski-Doo’s. I think it boiled down to their race program, and the personal and money Cat had in it back then.

 

[Loony661]

Yeah i heard that. Japan and Europe already have.

Since Cat and Yamaha were sharing chassis and engines for different models of their own, Cat recently laid off a bunch of employees also. Makes sense if they aren’t building half of their sleds anymore.

Ski-Doo is dominating the sled market with their highly fuel efficient e-Tec engines. And Polaris just seems to sell a lot of sleds because they’re cheap.