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Old 12-06-2010, 03:21 PM
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I enjoy a machine that will get me where I want to go, and the Yamaha's usually stuck somewhere near the bottom

Or they have a turbo, inwhich case they make my machine look cheap and reliable
It is a good thing that you got a yamaha following in the back,that way you don't have to wait for everyone to come back down the trail to tow you back to your truck.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:23 PM
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And ya got someone to tow your sled home.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:28 PM
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Never needed a yammi to tow me home.

Did need one for an anchor one time
 
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Never needed a yammi to tow me home.

Did need one for an anchor one time
Yer funny.

It has been a long time since I had mine. Back in those days they were pretty much bullet proof.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:45 PM
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The new yammis are reliable, but they have a 60lb+ weight disadvantage. That really hurts the performance and handeling. I ride alot in the tight trees where the sled needs to be manuverable and able to work through the tight trees with no momentum
When I am not in the trees, then I am in the steep country where the yammaha's need a turbo to keep up.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:48 PM
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I remember back in the day the Arctic Cats were the heavy ones, and the ones that always needed a tow. I never had a mountain type sled though. Mine was just a run of the mill machine.
 
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Arctic cat's are still a little on the heavy side and still get pulled out more then others!

If Marty was around, I am sure he would be all over this conversation now
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 05:42 PM
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Enjoy your no starts then.I prefer a machine that I can depend on day in and day out without wrenches or my wallet.
Its getting deep and I'm not talking about snow.

That's why Yamaha is labeled as the groomed trail sled. Less wear and poor suspension performance not as noticeable.
 
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Good evening everybody.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 09:16 PM
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Evening guys,Jim does your lawn ornament make noise yet?
 
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Nope. Haven't had time to pull it out yet. I'll get her going just not sure when. Hopefully not to expensive. They all suck when not working but if it was going to happen better now than 20 miles out in the woods.
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 10:07 PM
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Yea I hear ya,the garage is a much better place to work than the trailer or even worse up the mountain or in the bush.The snow is suppose to start up here this week and we can get 3' a day so it won't be long for play time me
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 10:13 PM
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That is a lot of snow in a day.

Have a Good night.
 
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Originally Posted by J_E_Summit
Arctic cat's are still a little on the heavy side and still get pulled out more then others!

If Marty was around, I am sure he would be all over this conversation now
He should be along soon ......................
 
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Old 12-06-2010, 11:50 PM
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Ya tryin to be funny again Ken,sounds like you got a couple things figured out about the disappearing farmer.
 


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