Recent content by rayds

gonna boast a little, still riding my 2004 AC T660 Turbo touring, quietest sled yet, smooth, clean, efficient and I can sit with my knees not bent as much the newer "stand up" sleds. Only concern for the sled is the high miles on the sled and availability of parts when the time comes. Like...

Thank you!!! always good to get to celebrate another birthday sorry so late for response, been busy with summer activities

reason/s for having the engine supply "in-house" 1- lead time to make modifications to design, test, and approve is much faster, do not have to involve outside vendors, who might be overseas 2- from step #1, to placing order for delivery, the exchange rate can alter actual cost at time of...

Bunny boots- on 3 old guys trip to fairbanks facebook stories- It was explained the advantage If water gets in the boot, take it off, dump out water, take off wet sock/s, put on dry sock and you are ready to ride. The insulation is incased in rubber so the insulation does not get wet, and then...

It has been stated on facebook-- In order to be permitted to enter the work shop where all the prep is done to machines and sleds- One must have High level of security clearance or twelve of Budweiser to enter. :)

Gary--- thank you for getting facebook postings on here!! I was trying but not a savvy as you. The stories these guys could tell. Rob Hallstrom's daughter has done updates on Facebook. She is well written and interesting to read. I am thankful for her updates

These three are well seasoned , having competed in Iron Dog Numerous I-500 races Cain Quest Minnesota to Churchhill Manitoba and back to Minnesota prior to Minnesota to Fairbanks trip I do not of sponsors for previous rides, but I have seen sponsors stickers on their sleds for this trip...

If you have facebook, search for 3 old guys and it will come up and updates are posted there. there maybe other venues, but facebook is how I followed them on trip to fairbanks. One of their sponsors is Thomas Sno Sports. and Tom has one of the 3 sleds. rode to Fairbanks. I got to see one...

Dear John- Why? Why did you have to leave us? Did the someone up there need an expert weather forecaster? and then I realize how selfish I am.. I cannot fathom what Nora and Gracie must endure and this would be even more so this time of year. So I miss Mr. Dee and his long term forecasts...

first- I have to admit my blood runs green. I am not a huge fan of textron but give them credit for communication to one of the most important part of the entire network-- the dealers. the dealers were given notice of what was happening up at TRF, and without the communication to dealers, the...

I have had both knees done. Best advise is to get in the best shape you can before surgery, ask for recommendations from Dr. and the physical therapist that will be administering the post surgery PT. Make sure not to miss any PT if at all possible. My first knee was replaced at 62, now 11...

some nice sleds for riding given/shown. i have done some shopping around, but please don't laugh, I am gonna stick with my old ride for a couple of reasons 1) quiet 4 stroke 2) sit down ride, i don't know of any new models with sit down ride-- knees bent less (knees been replaced) 3) paid for...

Never having met John, I feel like I have. I would read his journal and other postings on his site. John was one of the most positive people, in spite of the challenges thrown his way. Words cannot take away the pain of the loss for his family. I hope they know the positive impact John has...

a question the Doc might ask-- What pain meds are you taking? IF you are taking any opiates, not likely to give you a medical clearance to drive. Doc for my surgeries said I had to be off that kind of meds for 24 hours before driving.

I have had both knees replaced, not at the same time tho. I am not a expert, everyone is different. Best advise I got before surgery and proved to be good advise was to get in both legs in shape BEFORE surgery. I asked Dr. what therapy exercises would be after surgery and did as many as I...