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    09 xfire backfire on pull

    I was up in Grand Rapids, MN this past weekend and my sled started to backfire on startup. No backfires when i shut her down, just on the start. I have tried to let it run for a bit before shutting it down and get the same result on startup. everything is bone stock on this sled, new this...
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    saying goodbye to a four legged friend..

    a little over 10 years ago, I took home a pup from our local animal shelter. It's amazing how close you can get to these furry guys. Unfortunately, we found that Tuck had osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer that literally had destroyed his scapula and had metastasized and was effecting his...
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    First Trip to South Range over the New Year

    just got back from our first trip to the UP ever this past week. Had a great time with the wife and 2 youngins. I don't think it stopped snowing the whole time we were there. Was neat to see the sun peek out on a drive we took up to Copper Harbor looking at water falls and lighthouses along...
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    just when i thought there were enough stupid people in the world.

    WABASHA -- Authorities have launched a criminal investigation after two family dogs died and a father and daughter became ill from what authorities believe was a poisoned deer carcass. Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh said officials have a "strong belief" the dogs ate meat from poisoned...
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    Volcanos effecting the weather

    John <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Just a question regarding weather changes and volcanoes. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Back in 92 (I think) Mt. Pinatubo erupted and we had one of our coldest winters on record shortly after...
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    South Range area overlooks or other sights to see

    As the title says, i'll be in South Range over the new year. (at the Wildlife Cabins) and i'll be riding trail only as its with the family. I'm looking to catch a few sights that maybe accessible by trail. Like overlooks, or other cool sights. I've read about the waterfalls and may do a tad...
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    Huge Drifts from the latest storm.

    Glad i have a good snowblower to get out of my driveway.
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    Cool weather links.

    Seeing many of us may be sitting at work, waiting to see how this storm unfolds, I figure we might be able to share what each of us is looking at. here is a link i have bookmarked that i like to look at once in a while: Huge national radar link :D http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php
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    65 degrees for opener?

    can anyone else remember the last time it was 65 for opener? (shotgun here in MN that is) I think there was a time i was in short sleeves, but that was when i used to walk alot. I dont think i've ever been in a stand in a t-shirt...that may happen as i face the south all day. time to...
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    Enclosed trailer cabinets, shelves and storage WTB?

    Where online can i find options for helmet cabinets and all the other accessories for storage for an enclosed trailer? I'm looking for a 60" helmet cabinet or something like that, but cant find much online. also looking for some shelves to store extra parts, oil, etc. Haven't found much...
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    Trailer brake install part II

    i had a post earlier called "surge brakes". I have run into a problem and i'm not sure which direction to go. I have ez-lube spindles. i ordered up new brakes, hubs, the whole bit. I went to test fit the bearing, and it was snug. so snug, that it wont come off...(and yes, i lubed the...
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    Surge Brake Question

    I have a trailer with surge brakes, the thing is, they are disconnected. When i take off with the trailer behind me, the trailer "thunks". Same as when i slow down. I kind of have an idea of how these things work, but i'm trying to figure out if it is worth getting a new coupler and brakes...
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    Snowmobile Manuals

    hey guys, i've updated the manula site that i run. Hopefully it will aloow for easier sharing of manuals. If you don't know much about this site, it's a free site, i dont make a dime...come to think of it, i lose $$ on it, but anyways, this is not an advertisement. I started it after paying...
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    First snow of the year. maybe

    Looks like we will have our first snow of the year tonight to tomorrow morning. Accumulation would be a dusting on the grass, but still it's exciting. Especially for SE Minnesota.
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    Enclosed trailer differences

    was wondering if someone could tell me the differences between these two types of enclosed trailers: the box above the wheel type: http://cardinalsales.homestead.com/files/Haulmark_Snowmobile.jpg and the box beside the wheel type: http://www.metzlerauto.com/TrailerPics/8128.jpg of...
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    For those of you that travel to the UP, how do you plan your trip

    Here is my plan. Stay the 30th of dec til Jan 2nd somewhere where there is snow. I'm from SEMN, so at this time of year there isn't much rideable snow around my parts (unless you count last year where we had our best snoe of the year at this time) The plan is to find a place, particually...
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    Trail pass for UP riding, how to obtain if i'm in MN

    Quick question. I currently ride in MN. If i take a trip to the UP with my seld this year, what do i need to do to make them "legal"? trail permit? how easy it is to get these? if i'm up there for a weekend, is there a passto get?
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