Snowmobiling blues...

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2 strokes rule ! RMK 800 is a great example. modern 2 strokes like my KTM300 are way different than tge pipey 2t of old.... Then add direct injection like the sleds have and HOLY CRAP!!
 
Haven't road sleds since the late 70s early 80s. That said I am looking forward to strapping on the snow shoes and taking some long hikes in the deep woods.
 
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Coronet 500 said:
As far as safety goes I tell people who don't sled and think it's dangerous to look at the fatality reported and there are always three factors, not on a OFSC trail (riding the road), alcohol and night time. Any two of these and your in trouble all three and there is a high chance of serious injury or death.

When I got back into it 20 yrs ago with my wife and young children some guys kidded me about being a wuss so I went for a weekend with them. All we did was ride fast all day long and saw nothing did nothing just bragging about how far or how fast you went that day, HATED IT.

I realised there are so many places you can't get to unless your on a snowmobile. Now we tour from town to town, meet people and ride with them to find hidden local spots not found on maps, take pictures and have a fuull enjoyable day with real things to talk about.

I do like the speed and every once in awhile taking my RX1 120mph across the lake is a rush and quiets my addiction for fast.
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Yes this is pretty much what we do. We like to find people that know the backcountry around their local areas and hook up with them and have great rides. Of course I like cranking my snowmobile up to speed on the trails once in awhile but I rather slowly pick my way through the trees in the Deep powder. Actually ours are geared for climbing not so much for flat-out Speed especially with how long our tracks are. My wife's is a little bit faster because hers is only a 153 track. It scares me. Well at any rate it caught me off-guard the last time I rode it.
 
1994redram said:
Never been on or around a snowmobile. Wouldn't get to use one much here in Oklahoma! MAYBE once a year if I'm lucky.

Are all of the newer ones 4 stroke? Is 4 stroke preferred over 2 stroke? I LOVE 2 stroke 4 wheelers and currently have a Yamaha Banshee with CPI pipes, the sound and sudden power delivery is so addicting. I would like to make a trip somewhere and go ride a snowmobile for a few days.
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They're very clean burning 2-stroke fuel injected mostly now, but four strokes are coming on strong as they're heavier but the turbos are really making them extremely fast and fun to ride. Looking forward to try and one of the four stroke turbos. But for now the two-stroke has so much power write-off and holds it to seemingly no end. There's plenty of inclusive snowmobile packages that even look like a lot of fun for someone who has a snowmobile also.
 
1994redram said:
Never been on or around a snowmobile. Wouldn't get to use one much here in Oklahoma! MAYBE once a year if I'm lucky.

Are all of the newer ones 4 stroke? Is 4 stroke preferred over 2 stroke? I LOVE 2 stroke 4 wheelers and currently have a Yamaha Banshee with CPI pipes, the sound and sudden power delivery is so addicting. I would like to make a trip somewhere and go ride a snowmobile for a few days.
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Bombardier has 2 strokes and 4 strokes models.
Yamaha has 4 strokes only
Polaris if I not mistaken are 2 strokes only.

2 strokes are best for off track (deep snow) machines where raw power and light weight are preferred.

4 strokes are best suited for Grand Touring machines.
 
philcollins said:
Bombardier has 2 strokes and 4 strokes models.
Yamaha has 4 strokes only
Polaris if I not mistaken are 2 strokes only.

2 strokes are best for off track (deep snow) machines where raw power and light weight are preferred.

4 strokes are best suited for Grand Touring machines.
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I think Yamaha is still making a fan-cooled twin two stroke according to the 2019 buyer's guide. Yamaha has teamed up with Arctic Cat and they have there 4-stroke Genesis motor that they're trading back and forth and putting a turbo on and it does very well in the Deep powder it's just so powerful.
 
j par said:
I was just wondering if anybody else this time of year just is very depressed about not being able to ride your snowmobile? For a couple months at least and haven't rode it for a few months at least.
braaAAP!
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I am. Don't know what to do with myself if I can't ride my sled.

I'm just massively depressed. I live in a funk for the first snowfall of the season.























Surely, I jest!!!!!!
 
Tooljunkie said:
Piss off....
Hate em. Was ok until i ended up having to go out in -40 to haul fire pits and picnic tables out to remote campsites in the park.
Then i grew to despise snowmobiling. Too many long cold days. Worst was running across open water. Only way through a narrow channel. Boss says try it with an empty sleigh first, if it works than take one table across at a time.
Water was 3’ deep and hole was 50 feet long if that.
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Now now now...Jpar says all that ain't true. It's the same reasons I don't snowmobile. SNOW.
 
ScamperTom said:
My one experience in sleds lasted about six hours. Spent more time stuck than sledding, but somehow still managed to wreck two sleds, twist my knee, concuss myself, and tear my rotator cuff.... About ready to try again.
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That is called assing out. Another reason NOT to snowmobile.
 
yellow rose said:
My brother is always looking for someone to ride with. Should have told me. He would have lowered his standards to ride with you. He's a nice guy like that.
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Is literally impossible for you to side track my snowmobile threads!
 
j par said:
Is literally impossible for you to side track my snowmobile threads!
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These threads spare side tracked to start with.

Luckily for you, I'm not the king of this country. First, I'd outlaw cell phones. Then snowmobiles. Complainers are promptly shot.
 
yellow rose said:
These threads spare side tracked to start with.

Luckily for you, I'm not the king of this country. First, I'd outlaw cell phones. Then snowmobiles. Complainers are promptly shot.
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I prefer- the beatings will continue until morale improves...
 
j par said:
I prefer- the beatings will continue until morale improves...
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Either way, shootings or beatings...no cell phones or snowmobiles.

I also forgot to mention all golf courses would be converted to MotoCross tracks and shooting ranges. Piss on golf.
 
yellow rose said:
Either way, shootings or beatings...no cell phones or snowmobiles.

I also forgot to mention all golf courses would be converted to MotoCross tracks and shooting ranges. Piss on golf.
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yellow rose said:
Rode one around the parking lot of a local dealer last month. Meh.
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:realcrazy:your wife's not home and you haven't been taking your meds:realcrazy:
 
j par said:
Wingadingding.... bahahaha! I don't care who you are that's funny! LOL or to me....
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I lol'd on that one too.
Never ridden a snowmobile but i do have a couple atvs I miss riding both are broke and need fixing add to the list of stuff to do!
 
Yr lost his car and now wants to derail my snowmobile thread?
NEVER!!!!
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I just closed up my cabin this weekend and I won't be back till Christmas for snowmobiling. My whole family loves snowmobiling and we are all ready for snow. Well maybe not till football season is over, then It can snow!

Cley
 
Ordered trail passes today, started hinting to the wife I need a new sled last week. Haven’t had much snow the last couple years, optimistic for this year
 
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