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    Centennial/Snowies - how late in the season can you typically ride?

    Was planning an early/mid March trip and it looks like it's falling apart on schedules. Was wondering if it's realistic to ride someplace like the Snowies in mid-April. I assume any rentals would be done by then but we can drag our trail sleds out there. Did it once before mid-season quite a few...
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    Great conditions this past week - west side of UP

    Rode about 700 miles from Sunday - Tuesday. Parked in Tomahawk Saturday night. Rode through Wisconsin and then up to Mass City on Sunday, spent most of Monday on the powerlines and then rode up in the Keweenaw after that, and then rode back to from Mass City to Tomahawk Monday. Stayed at the...
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    Track tension - how much, how to measure

    Haven’t messed with this in awhile so thought it was worth a post. Do you set this per the manual or run it a looser? If you set it to the spec do you use a fish scale to check it?
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    carbides

    What's the recommendation for carbides these days. I had bergstroms on my fusion, with the ski savers and shims, and they made it well over 8,000 miles and were still pretty good when I sold it. Have a Cat 137 now. Stock ones have about 2,500 on them now and probably should be replaced. I don't...
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    Opinion on 01 Polaris 500 Classic for kids

    Found an 01 Classic 500 with 3,200 miles for sale near me, asking $1,500. From pictures it looks to be clean. Guy is selling an enclosed trailer too, so it might be something that stayed out of the salt. Wondering if would be a good sled for kids to learn on, say starting at 12. Concerned it...
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    ZR 200/Sno scoot

    Saw an 18 ZR 200 for sale at a decent price but wondering if anyone has any experience on them or thoughts on the size of them. I have 9 year old twins and a 12 year old. I'm assuming my 12 year old is too big for one - he can handle a full size sled decently (family has a 900 doo with the eco...
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    Things for families to do around Eagle River, WI

    We spend a week or so at a relative's place near Eagle River each summer. Normally playing around the water, a bit of fishing, the go kart/mini golf place in town. Three kids, ages 8 - 12. Thought I'd see what else we should be doing in that area. Looks like we'll be up there in July or August...
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    Mastercraft boat seat parts

    My family has an 07 Mastercraft X15 that we picked up used a couple years ago. The seat bottom on the driver's seat is cracked - it's a plastic part. I can't seem to find parts and/or a replacement seat. Anyone have any ideas on where to find parts for something like this? Would prefer to fix it...
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    Quebec?

    Anyone here ride in Quebec? Rode there about 15 years ago but don't remember much of where we went, as the others were organizing and leading it. Was thinking about going up there this year. Only have a chance to get out once this year for a 5 day trip so would like to make it a good one!
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    Better headlights for 18 Cat ZR

    Was looking into better headlight options for an 18 Cat ZR with the stock halogen bulbs. Is adding the Cat LED housing that they use on the limiteds the best bet or can you get similar improvement from LED bulbs into the existing housing? Seems like there are a lot of different opinions out...
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    Help with motofist boots

    I haven't had an issue like this before, but I picked up some Motorfist stomper 2 boots last season, and everytime I use them, it's like my feet get sweaty before I get outside, and then if it's cold, I end up with cold feet. It's like the boots aren't breathing well enough, which doesn't seem...
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    Need a new helmet

    I'd had HJC helmets for probably 15 years. Had good luck with them so I bought a new one this year and it's awful. Lets in lots of air and fogs up instantly if the electric shield isn't plugged in. Luckily the place I bought it from said I could return it. So - wondering what to try next. It's...
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    Extended warranty on cat 600?

    I have a deal lined up on a leftover 18 cat 600. They asked me if I was interested in an extended warranty. The deal they mentioned adds 4 years, has no deductible and is about $900. I usually do not think these are worth it but thought I’d get some opinions. I have the company name if that matters.
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    Question on deals on Cats that end Dec 31

    Saw that the current promo's on Cats end on Dec 31. Do these usually get extended after year-end or do they go away till late in the season? Was considering buoying one if the price if right. Sold my old sled this weekend. I'll call a couple dealers tomorrow. Not sure if anyone will really know...
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    Great riding last week

    Went up and rode last Friday - Monday. Great conditions with the exception of the Wawa area, apparently there was a groomer issue there. Good powder off trail in some places but too set up in others. We were going to do the loop of...
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    Doo's eco mode on 900 - great idea for kids

    We were up north of Eagle River this weekend with the family. One of my relatives has a Doo 900. The eco mode is an incredible idea - my 9 year old has outgrown the 120 they have up there but was able to ride all around a small lake for 3 days on a Doo 900 because the eco mode keeps the...
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    Cost to replace shower

    Off-topic I know, but there are a lot of people on here who have knowledge of this stuff. Our house was built in the late-90's - we bought it about 5 years ago, and wife is looking into replacing the shower. Right now it's a decent sized shower, glass on two sides, plain white ceramic tile on...
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    Warning for off trail riders

    https://www.facebook.com/thunderstruckfilms/videos/1446842212013370/ Watch out for snipers
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    Difference b/t Switchback Assault 600 and Switchback SP 600

    Is it mostly the shocks? Looking at pictures on their website. Surprised at the difference in msrp for shocks if that's the main difference. Are the shocks on the SP similar to the ones they use on the Indy SP? I hear people say those shocks are too soft.
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    What do you carry on sled for saddlebag/backpacking trips?

    I don't remember seeing this discussion for awhile. For groups that go on longer saddlebag/backpacking trips, what do you carry for safety/survival/sled repairs? We got mixed up last winter on a trip in Canada where gas could have become an issue, so I was thinking about what we should be...
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