Yes, I understood that. I was suggesting that the new reinforced frame could actually be weaker than the unreinforced new frame. Not likely, but possible...
I noticed the welding quality right away, but did not chime in until you asked for opinions. I didn't want to derail a nice build thread...
Correct. Your welder was in a big hurry or isn't a very good welder. Either way, he doesn't take much pride in his work. I can guarantee those welds have small cracks(crater), stress risers, arc strikes(localized hardening), slag inclusions, etc...
That said, I can also see some issues with the...
I am going to look at a 2007 GTX Grand Touring Ski-Doo tonight. It has 500 kms on it and from the pictures, it looks to be in excellent shape. I've never owned a sled before, so I'm wondering what I should keep an eye out for. Any issues with a sled that's 9 years old with only 500 kms? Any...
Seems to work Ok with a perfectly clean truck, ramps, and quad. I bet they don't work so well when you add mud, snow, and ice into the equation...Ramps could also have more traction surface area for safety.
There's a new Texas BBQ place downtown next to Staples that's really good. Half price on all the meat after 10 pm. Turns into a country bar/nightclub on the weekends. Mechanical bull as well. Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is only 15 minutes west and is a really nice spot for a short hike...
Yes, very true Snopro, but both operators we use, replace a third of their fleet each year and we get priority booking, so we ride new sleds every year.
Been a while since I did the math, but you can probably rent ($400/day) 7-8 times per year for the same price as purchasing and staying on equipment no more than 3 years old. Yes, there are some drawbacks to renting, but it's so nice after a day of beating on someone else's equipment, just to...
Re: 20 FT Enclosed Trailer - Anyone hauling 4 Mountain sleds (2 x 162" & 2 x 153")
No, won't make a difference. Drive over them or drive around them, no issues.
One of my favorite spots to watch the boat launch sh!t show is the patio at the Eldorado in Kelowna. A good spot for divorce lawyers to hang out too...