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  1. heckler56

    One Arm Snowmobiling

    I have always said my brother is better with one arm than I am with both. I got the brains, kind of, sort of. Appreciate the referral. Thank you.
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    How was your camping season?

    Road America and Watkins Glen. Both great camping and racing. Planning on getting out west next year but wife’s knee surgery from a year ago may set me back, again.
  3. heckler56

    One Arm Snowmobiling

    Thank you. I did mention to him to call Pat’s for a used sled and discussion on mods! 👍
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    One Arm Snowmobiling

    Looking for people’s thoughts and insights. My brother lost his lower right arm almost 40 years ago. He modified his 82 Yamaha to allow for left hand operation. The sled is now too old and tired to service. What newer sleds do people see as modifiable for him and how? He isn’t looking for high...
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    My First Snowmobile was a .....

    My best friend in 1978.
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    Map's for Marquette and Munising areas

    The old KI Sawyer airbase, now a “International airport”, does have logging (so I am told) and you can ride up to the base. The fuel by the Marquette 41 tunnel is about 1/4 mile+ of parking lot riding as the gas station next to the trail turned into a cannabis business (if I recall correctly)...
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    My First Snowmobile was a .....

    1972 Yamaha EW433 with two speed transmission. I ran what is now trail 417 between Munising and Marquette before it was a trail complete with train rails still present. Great sled other than starting issues. Low gear allowed for deep snow and woods riding.
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    Map's for Marquette and Munising areas

    A couple years back they installed a tunnel under 41 on trail 14 to Big Bay. Makes crossing 41 sooo much safer. However the north side of 41 has been developed and makes for some parking lot driving if you go off trail and head to stores, gas, food, etc. Give us an idea where you want to start...
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    Map's for Marquette and Munising areas

    Try Alger, Marquette & Luce counties for maps. Generally the maps aren’t there but with the local businesses. The Michigan DNR maps online can be helpful and many are now using Polaris’s trail map. The Polaris app is a crowd based mapping so it can give you some live feedback for food, gas and...
  10. heckler56

    Jack Pine

    We stop at both every year. Any newbies are sent to the basement for Elijah!
  11. heckler56

    CAUTION -Snowmobiling the road sides / ontonagon

    Likely the federal/state internet project for rural communities.
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    Gifts or perks for landowners

    I suspect there is ”red tape” issues with governmental agencies handing out $’s. Someone would scream it is a violation of fair practice with any gov entity unless the monies are requisitioned through a bid process.
  13. heckler56

    What's New with You?

    Gary, I love my EZ Move. Bought it 5+ years ago and it saved me 3 years ago when I had back surgery…
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    To cover or not to cover?

    The key to any RV is to routinely remove and replace the caulking every 3-7 years (depends on sun exposure, oxidation, etc). The rooftop plastics, AC cover, vent windows, fan vents, and such also degrade so it is a good idea to make a simple breathable protective cover for them. Depending on...
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    To cover or not to cover?

    Tell him his high school alum says “hello”….
  16. heckler56

    The Four Stages of Snowmobiling

    Charlie always entertains! Kayak vs Jet Ski is the best…
  17. heckler56

    Milwaukee Snowmobile USA Show

    I wondered the same until I looked up the vendor list and it was only a page of companies listed with mfr’s missing. Last year’s Novi show I remember saying to myself “is this worth the 9 hour round trip?” Vendors are getting smaller at that show also.
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    When It's Time to say Goodbye

    Sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹
  19. heckler56

    When It's Time to say Goodbye

    100%. Not to mention it is stressful to the Vet & staff.
  20. heckler56

    When It's Time to say Goodbye

    It is their unconditional love that makes it so hard.
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