Pics and Flix...

Now that Brother Polarassssss has ruined my clean reputation at work, I decided to post some pics of the trip... These are from my phone. Feel free to add to the collection...


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Brother Firtherr / Snowdoo

Day 4

-162 miles (130 for most riders except Firtherr)
-Total Trip Miles 454 (calculated taking the highest total from each day)
-Polaris Rear Upper boogies bent, sled unrideable, Dave rides 580, damage may have been caused on ride to Long Lake.
-SU beats Nova (at Nova), watched 2nd half at Old Barn
-Dave to bartender at Old Barn "Who is Ron?" Bartender "Why do you want to know?"
-"Which is understood, need not be discussed" Ron (Sign in Old Barn, Ron is the owner)
-"The truth is the funniest part of life" anonymous
-Big T, fed the deer
-Past Cops on C8 beating near the ranger station
-Rode to Indian Lake, got gas at the Mobil, met an angry apache.... ouch
-had beer and snacks at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store (thanks Rich for remembering the name)
-rode back to the house to see if p-dog was there
-dinner at N. Woods Inn (SUCKS) - only full service lodge in Old Forge.... Services Sucks and so did the food
-NWI to Tap Room (where else would we go?) Got there just before the freak show started. Met Mary Burke, she owns the town. left at 12:03am, home by 12:30, loaded sleds & debrief, in bed by 2.
-just in case you need to contact Mary (courtesy of http://www.411.com/)

Burke, M E[undisclosed] HC 82 Box 572Raquette Lake, NY 13436(315) 354-4624

I think she owns Burkes Marina... Scottie, ever heard of it?

-DAY 5
Nappi on rode by 7:30
Firth, Falcone & Kohl 8:45
D & V 9:00
Scott and G-man 9:15

Videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpB3VYpURNI riding to the big T
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A92AxFb2Po big T intersection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbaNY__4uRc deer at big T

Day 3

-rained all day, watched 2 hrs of whacked out sports
-big moose yamaha does not take discover
-tap dancing your way down jackass alley
-dinner at house steaks were great brother scott
-voted on stickers (with the dog) and apparel (boz we need a t-shirt connection)...
-walked to woods inn and screaming eagle
-at 11:30 rode to n.woods inn, dakers and closed the tap room, home at 3, burgers then bed...
-FTI - fair 50%, good 50%, excellent 0% - lots of puddles, installed jet ski skags
-39 miles

oh yeah.... due to having to file non-profit status, we disbanded the HWHSC and re-instated with new by-laws as a Limited Liability Partnership. More details to follow...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaMo5QFglW8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtvy-kz5mxE

Day 2

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xETXTHHCu8

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the way home last night was... undescribable

-Racket Lake
-Long Lake
-Stillwater
-Norwichwalk III

Rich checked the 440 skags on the way home... twice
Whats a mushroom stamp?
Do I have to bring my reading glass?
Where's my key?
Riding 4th lake was like the March of the Penguins...
I love that dog...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-M-XdDPmUs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCcRkLUEvhQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2tQFnXOU-U

Day 1

4 of the 5 are true:

1) firtherrs trailer got stuck
2) road 102 miles
3) Scott sled took a drip in 1st lake
4) the house is awesome
5) the 440 crashed, good thing we have the 580

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7l9Ep3uNsI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYOpFJC9hig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ffxqHi8AJI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rywLum1pMYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_DJ1f3ejnw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXNowCJtjbA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOtfreemhcA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5f87ymAKwI

Chautauqua Lake - Ride Log

Members: fitherr, scotty, p-dog, falcon

Non Members: Ted K., Zack, Vito, Trevor & Stefan

Trail System / Miles: Chautauqua Lake - 44 miles

Singificant Moments in HWMHSC: Pantera 440 continues to crash. No one hurt, except for their pride... Sled rolled over on 3rd turn, less than 1/2 mile from Sure Fine. Sled slid off trail 2nd time later in the morning. After lunch the 440 was found nestled between 2 trees. P-Dog attempts to drive the sled out in reverse while other HMWHSC members yell, "THE SKIES ARE STUCK". Stuck or not, P-Dog was going to get the sled out. He hammered it in reverse 2 or 3 more times. Finally, cooler heads prevailed, an 8" log was removed from the belly pan and the 440 was pulled out. All appears to be OK (minus the right mirror).

Notes: Left Fairport at 0755. Unloaded at Sure Fine. In snow around 1030. Rode to Tom's Tavern,Had lunch and returned. Trail Conditions started out good to excellent. Left earlier than expected as trail conditions deteriorated later in the afternoon as the temperature warmed up. Mileage was also on the low side due to inexperience of riders. Home at 1730.

Polaris Repair Log

1/5/2008 - Lost boogie on 4th Lake, picked up by brothers firtherr and p-dog
1/5/2008 - Ran out of gas on way to Tea House, only 90 miles after fill up, towed by brother firtherr
1/9/2008 - After further review, additional boggies in bad shape and sliders burn thru. Decided to replace all boogie wheels.
1/13/2008 - Rear suspension removed from sled, thanks brother firtherr. Parts ordered.
1/22/2008 - All parts arrive, assembly begins. Rear inner boogies froze. Need 2 additional boogies. thanks brother firtherr
1/23/2008 - Purchase additional boogies and bushings at Filers. All boogies installed and new slides installed. thanks brother firtherr and scotty.
1/24/2008 - Brother Scotty helped install rear suspension in Polaris. Here is how we did it. First we rolled the sled on its side, then maneuvered the suspension into the track. While still on its side we aliened and installed the front 2 bolts (hand tight). Next we rolled the sled back up right. To install the bolts connected to the shock, we compressed the suspension with a strap clamp. Scotty pushed down on the suspension and I tightened the clamp. After a couple trys we were able to alien the bolts and hand tighten them as well. On the Xtra 12 (133") suspension there are also a set of boggies in the back, upper that needed to be installed. We musseled these in (also using a rubber mallet when needed). All bolts where then tightened to according to spec. Lastly we aligned the track.... Not knowing the proper track tension, we inspected the Pantera which was professionally adjusted. (Note, with new boogie wheels and sliders, the track was tighter so the back idler wheels are now moved in as compared to their original position). While tested the track, brother Scotty noticed a rather loud noise. After further review, we discovered the front of the sliders were hitting the track. Brother firtherr arrived and it was decided to let the track naturally round these off (any thoughts mr. nappi?).

Since the gas mileage was poor (see 1/5/08 ran out of gas) it was decided the spark plugs should be changed. The right plug was arching inside the spark plug cap. (this is when brothers scotty and firtherr left). After inspecting the inside of the cap, I noticed the metal sparkplug connector could be removed. I replaced the metal connector with one from a spare CDI. The connection is now tight and the sled ran fine. Lastly a few missing body bolts were replaced and I called it a day.

Moral of the story... If you want to find something wrong with your sled look a little closer... If you don't, just jump on and ride...