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thugboy

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sorry not exactly a trail report but for anybody staying at great northern be advised sleds parked overnight have had bodypanels, spark plugs,belts and other items stolen by some lowlifes lock your sleds in trailer if possible
 
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srt20

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thugboy said:
sorry not exactly a trail report but for anybody staying at great northern be advised sleds parked overnight have had bodypanels, spark plugs,belts and other items stolen by some lowlifes lock your sleds in trailer if possible
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No kidding? Going there soon. Ill have to check my insurance, maybe they can take the whole damn sled. I'd like a new one.

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thugboy said:
sorry not exactly a trail report but for anybody staying at great northern be advised sleds parked overnight have had bodypanels, spark plugs,belts and other items stolen by some lowlifes lock your sleds in trailer if possible
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Btw where are they parked when stuff is taken, out by truck and trailers or out back by room windows?
 
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skidoo_derue

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srt20 said:
No kidding? Going there soon. Ill have to check my insurance, maybe they can take the whole damn sled. I'd like a new one.

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Btw where are they parked when stuff is taken, out by truck and trailers or out back by room windows?
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Is was there Tuesday night gave the bartender my credit card for a tab well Friday I have 2 charges on card 1 $600 plus other $300 plus kicker was it was the bartenders last nite , thank god for fraud alert , wont ever give them a dime again !
 
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srt20

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skidoo_derue said:
Is was there Tuesday night gave the bartender my credit card for a tab well Friday I have 2 charges on card 1 $600 plus other $300 plus kicker was it was the bartenders last nite , thank god for fraud alert , wont ever give them a dime again !
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Yeah I will on use cash if needed. Thanks for the info.

My situation is kinda of different. Im going with a couple buds and one of them knows the owner or something like that. Anyway I only have to worry about gas and food. He's taking care of the room bill.
 
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RHFD547

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Great Northern, AKA "THE THUNDERDOME". I have never been impressed with the bartenders there. The last time we stayed there, the jukebox was blasting at 3:00am.
 
indy_500

indy_500

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I saw someone had a side panel and spare belt stolen from there last week from a 2012 Polaris assault.
 
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durphee

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Yeah I read that about the assault panels being taken also, not good. The great northern is a great location trailside and I really like the Mercer area. The bar in the hotel definitely gets pretty wild on the weekends, seen a lot of unique stuff happen there. Personally have never had a problem there but I would take extra care with your stuff. Wouldn’t mind seeing the hotel/bar add some extra security cameras.
 
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ridindirty800

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In and around Mercer for years I have heard of sled parts being stolen. I knew 2 guys who had their seats and panels taken about 5-6 years ago over New Years. But then again I read posts made all over the Midwest about people stealing crap off sleds if not taken the whole damn thing. Not like the old days when you could leave a key in your sled and and helmet on sled while you stop at a bar for break.
 
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skidoodoug

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ridindirty800 said:
In and around Mercer for years I have heard of sled parts being stolen. I knew 2 guys who had their seats and panels taken about 5-6 years ago over New Years. But then again I read posts made all over the Midwest about people stealing crap off sleds if not taken the whole damn thing. Not like the old days when you could leave a key in your sled and and helmet on sled while you stop at a bar for break.
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Been happening since the 70s. Used to be Minocqua. I think we hear more about it these days due to social media.
 
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coldfront

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One time we were in a gentleman’s club near namakagon a couple years ago Arrived at 2 pm didnt get a ride out until 2 am. Buddys panels were stripped from his polaris. Couldn’t believe someone would do that to a guy. Was one heck of a good laugh watching him ride that sled home to the trailer the next day and then having to return it to his dad and explain what happened. Good times.
 
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dothedoo

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coldfront said:
One time we were in a gentleman’s club near namakagon a couple years ago Arrived at 2 pm didnt get a ride out until 2 am. Buddys panels were stripped from his polaris. Couldn’t believe someone would do that to a guy. Was one heck of a good laugh watching him ride that sled home to the trailer the next day and then having to return it to his dad and explain what happened. Good times.
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I must have missed the invite? lol
 
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1fujifilm

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coldfront said:
One time we were in a gentleman’s club near namakagon a couple years ago Arrived at 2 pm didnt get a ride out until 2 am. Buddys panels were stripped from his polaris. Couldn’t believe someone would do that to a guy. Was one heck of a good laugh watching him ride that sled home to the trailer the next day and then having to return it to his dad and explain what happened. Good times.
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Those must be some smart thieves, able to take off panels backwards.

But seriously, I have been fortunate.

Bear
 
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junior

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Just curious: Where are sleds going when they take off across that small lake behind Northern? Doesn't seem like a short cut. Just want to rip on the ice?
 
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craigrev

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junior said:
Just curious: Where are sleds going when they take off across that small lake behind Northern? Doesn't seem like a short cut. Just want to rip on the ice?
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There are private homes on the other side of that lake that use it for trail access.
 
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skidoo_derue

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junior said:
Just curious: Where are sleds going when they take off across that small lake behind Northern? Doesn't seem like a short cut. Just want to rip on the ice?
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Just drag on the lake

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Any more thefts or credit card fraud from this hole ? My credit card company is looking for the puke ! Only hope they hang the white trash
 
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