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Who's readying their snowmobile?

Posted By: AJE

Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 02:58 AM

I am. This year I added a fancy heavy duty rack. It might make it nice for trapping or hauling a chain saw, etc.

We have good trails around here.

Kinda exciting.

I added plastic skis this year. Wow, are they nice.

Curious if you guys carry liability insurance for your snobil
Posted By: Ryan McLeod

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 03:00 AM

Soon. I’ll do some maintenance on my Titan this weekend.
Posted By: HFT AK

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 03:18 AM

Been working on mine smile Got the Polaris up and running, seems like I have to put new fuel diaphragms in the fuel on it every year, put new fancy skis on it and it ready to rock and roll, Been working on the Bravo, gotta find the front suspension springs for it since they don't make them anymore, get new ski skins and runners for it and it will be ready to roll come opening day, if we got snow...............
Posted By: Rally

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 03:35 AM

Rode mine out in my field two days ago just to knock the dust off it. Wife thought I was nuts.
Posted By: FL cracker in AK

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 08:52 AM

Got a new Skidoo Expedition LE with a 900 ACE, only got to drive it a little in the spring, can't wait for winter. Got a chainsaw that will fit in the LINQ tote on the tunnel, an Echo 355 with a 14 inch bar, will be a lot handier on the trapline than my big Stihl. I keep full coverage insurance on my newer snowmachines, a friend wrecked one of mine years ago, and I wrecked one last year. I put many thousands of miles on mine every year trapping, hauling wood for the church and parsonage woodstove, going to other villages to minister, and the annual caribou hunt.
Posted By: Trapper Dahlgren

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 09:19 AM

taking my in this next week , 1999 Polaris smile
Posted By: Alex the dog

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 09:55 AM

Fired up my 98 Polaris XLT this past weekend. Swapped storage spots with the lawn mower. Just waiting on some snow to make a few runs around the yard.

Anyone itching to get on the trails here are some grooming photos from last year:
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Posted By: trapdog1

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 10:47 AM

That trail groomer looks like it would be as much fun as a sled!
Posted By: Kre

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by AJE
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Curious if you guys carry liability insurance for your snobil


Heck yes! I put my SWT through the ice a few years ago on New Years Eve...almost died. Insurance was huge and I bought a brand new Expedition LE 1200 after that. Talk about a sweet ride!

I kinda' miss the SWT though, but I'm not beaver trapping through the ice anymore and the Expedition does just fine pulling ice shacks.
Posted By: 160user

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rally
Rode mine out in my field two days ago just to knock the dust off it. Wife thought I was nuts.


She is a smart woman. grin
Posted By: Albert Burns

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 01:00 PM

That Tucker sure laid down a nice ribbon...Just got ours out of storage also, and are getting them running correctly. Nothing like Tug Hill N.Y. with an average of 300+ inches of snow a year.
Posted By: gary j

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 01:48 PM

My snowmobile is a 2020 Yamaha Kodiak using tracks. I upgraded from a 2010 Grizzly so the adapter kit includes new drive sprockets, which I had to change out before installing the tracks. At my old age I'm extremely sore today and trying to figure out whether to just install the tracks now or wait a couple more weeks. The trials and tribulations of retirement age, but as my Chiropractor says," you either wear out or rust out".
Gary
Posted By: Getting There

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 02:01 PM

No
Posted By: Wild_WI

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 03:09 PM

Yup rode it two days ago did some scouting
Posted By: bblwi

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 03:28 PM

I have 3 pair of snowshoes that I can wipe the dust off of. I like the silence of the shoes.

Bryce
Posted By: Turtledale

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 06:52 PM

80° guess I'll let it sit
Posted By: Squash

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Albert Burns
That Tucker sure laid down a nice ribbon...Just got ours out of storage also, and are getting them running correctly. Nothing like Tug Hill N.Y. with an average of 300+ inches of snow a year.


Just wondering how all the watering holes on Tug Hill are going to handle the crowds of snowmobiler’s given all of the capacity and other covid guide lines in NY?

With upwards of 10,000 snowmobiles every weekend on Tug Hill, Places like the Hideaway, Milk Plant, Timberview, it’s nothing to see in excess of a hundred sleds in the parking lot on any given time on any winter weekend.
Posted By: Bob

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 07:02 PM

I hate snow. With all my tiny little raisin heart. If I ever need a snowmobile I’m moving farther south
Posted By: Albert Burns

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Squash
Originally Posted by Albert Burns
That Tucker sure laid down a nice ribbon...Just got ours out of storage also, and are getting them running correctly. Nothing like Tug Hill N.Y. with an average of 300+ inches of snow a year.


Just wondering how all the watering holes on Tug Hill are going to handle the crowds of snowmobiler’s given all of the capacity and other covid guide lines in NY?

With upwards of 10,000 snowmobiles every weekend on Tug Hill, Places like the Hideaway, Milk Plant, Timberview, it’s nothing to see in excess of a hundred sleds in the parking lot on any given time on any winter weekend.

I'm on the west side of the hill,( Worth area ) not many places to stop at over here. Not exactly how those places will handle the crowds, but one thing is for certain, they are coming. I see downtown Syracuse is already improvising some outdoor winter dining areas, to up their legal capacity.


Posted By: Nittany Lion

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 08:47 PM

I'm still mowing grass.
Posted By: Wild_WI

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/23/20 11:26 PM

I wish winter would start in august snow is the only season I wish we had
Posted By: Alex the dog

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/24/20 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by trapdog1
That trail groomer looks like it would be as much fun as a sled!


It is pretty fun when you have snow to work with. I actually enjoy it more than sledding; get to ride in heated cab, nice pace to see the countryside, usually don’t worry about getting stuck but have had to shovel it out already, can bring a rider along for company. Best part is everyone loves to see you!

Dave.
Posted By: deerfly

Re: Who's readying their snowmobile? - 10/24/20 02:57 AM

Picked up this vintage sled yesterday for $200. The machine was very well kept. Never owned one before this.
Kids are excited!

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