(background reading, see 2009, Jan Day 4 "-Slow ride on the way home, Rich kisses G-Man, breaks light and cowl... damage report to follow...")
4:30 ish - Picked up the HMWHSMC propane heater from brother Falcon
6:15 - Fired up the heater
6:20 - Began work, started drilling out the old bolts
6:39 - First bolt successfully removed, threads in frame still in tact
7:10 - Second bolt successfully removed, this one was a little bit tougher to get out but I got it and again the threads in the frame were in tact.
7:11 - Had to turn the heater off it was too hot!
7:15 - Trying to put the cowl back on my hand started to cramp up something fierce! ( Man I need that operation!)
7:20 - Cowl back on
7:21 - Started the Yammy but thought something was wrong way too much smoke, realized the problem was me. I forgot to turn the choke off.
7:22 - Had to open the garage doors, too much smoke!
7:23 - Yammy back to running smoothly
7:24 - Realized I still had a problem, my speedometer is working intermittently. Must have a loose connection some place. CRAP!
7:25 - Had to halt repairs because of other things I needed to do.
Hopefully I can get it figured out maybe tonight! Anyone with electrical knowledge that wants to stop over tonight after 7:15, I will be looking at it.
That's it for now! Happy riding and remember a bad day of snowmobiling is better than a good day of work!
Big-D
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
That puffy lake snow is deceiving (Brother Nappi)
Unloaded the Scout to run the kids around, found it running on 1 cylinder, again! New coil didn’t last! Had to pull out Phoenix. Buzzed around, tore up grass, driveway, etc. When it melts, I’m in trouble.
This led me to thinking….
Scout has run its course. What to do? I can’t sell it as it was a HMWHSC gift. Options?
1. Anyone interested in taking it?
2. Sell it on EBay – drink the proceeds. (Registered owner is an issue)
3. Drop it off at salvage on way up and use proceeds for drinks.
Thoughts?
BTW – Divot, no Divot, Tommy, no Tommy. 10 riders? 2 groups? 1 group? Members returning… I gotta say, this year’s president deserves a round on us for all of the difficult decisions. I didn’t have any of these issues! Hat’s off to you!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Webster Ride
Date: 1/2/2010
Members: Falcon & P-dog (with wifes)
Mileage: 29
Lauched at Carey Lake on 441 (new trail spur)
Repair log: during unload... the ZL 500 was frozen to to the trailer... so we pulled it off... Further investigation revealed the emergency brake was on... and broke so we had to pry it back... after several attempts to get it going and suggestions from our better halves, we left the sled... the caliper is frozen to the disc... dragging the sled back on the trailer was a chore...
NOTES:
-pam and pat dismouted on the way to bill grays
-dave found some water on 441
-kathys eyes caught fire
-bands at at carey lake every friday and saturday night
-all and all it the day exceeded expectations
Another diddy for you...
pam and pat were riding two
kath on the polaris and me on the doo...
the snow was thin, the trails were fair
we wanted to ride, we didnt care...
so we were off, to bill grays we drove
thru the fields, and across roads...
the walworth loop was our trail back
at carey lake a band, a beer and a snack...
Members: Falcon & P-dog (with wifes)
Mileage: 29
Lauched at Carey Lake on 441 (new trail spur)
Repair log: during unload... the ZL 500 was frozen to to the trailer... so we pulled it off... Further investigation revealed the emergency brake was on... and broke so we had to pry it back... after several attempts to get it going and suggestions from our better halves, we left the sled... the caliper is frozen to the disc... dragging the sled back on the trailer was a chore...
NOTES:
-pam and pat dismouted on the way to bill grays
-dave found some water on 441
-kathys eyes caught fire
-bands at at carey lake every friday and saturday night
-all and all it the day exceeded expectations
Another diddy for you...
pam and pat were riding two
kath on the polaris and me on the doo...
the snow was thin, the trails were fair
we wanted to ride, we didnt care...
so we were off, to bill grays we drove
thru the fields, and across roads...
the walworth loop was our trail back
at carey lake a band, a beer and a snack...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Destination Old Forge
Trail Report...
Ride Date: 12/30/09
Members: Firtherr & Falcon
Mileage: 111
On the road 0715... purchased trail pass and in the snow at 1118.
-took 1-3-9-5 to Daikers (closed until 4pm weekdays)
-all trails smooth including 5
-hit speeds of 80+
-went to Tavern for a drink and to warm up, met a couple from Williamson (optical engineers)
Headed up Uncas Rd... very flat... including the trolly bed... had a little laugh in my helmet about the Uncas Rd pile up last year and Vinnie missing the end of the trolley bed trail.
-Burgers at the Tap Room, Firtherr gets dbl cheeseburger
-Rooms available
-No Smoking in Tap Room, they were busted in June
Back down Uncas to Inlet, then Old Barn
-Irish Coffee with Bush Hill Whiskey was OK
-No Bird Seed yet...
Leaving the Old Barn we headed to the Big T with a stop at Sharon's Dare Devil Pit. Trail was bumpy... go figure
On the way back jumped on FX Matts (stopped at the Big-D in the Ditch site), headed over to South Shore Rd and the Saylor Camp. All is well down by Gull Rock.
Riding South Shore to Inlet, spotted some deer crossing the road. Stopped at Woods Inn.
-No Tracks jumping on lake
-Does Kelly have new big ideas?
-Had to leave quickly do to a plumbing issue
Left Woods Inn and headed to Glenmore via 5-9-2 then down Big Moose Rd. Yes you guessed it.... another Irish Coffee. College Bartenders were in :-) On the way... I was thinking about what Kelly said.....
-"Your body has to get use to the cold" hmmmm is this true... Of Course it is because A) I was feeling much warmer B) Kelly is smart and C) She is a bartender for Christ sakes
Took Big Moose Rd to 5 then stopped at North Woods Inn... Bartender is a 'Cuse fan. Learned about the Adirondack Ice Bowl & studied the map.
Took 5 all the way into Old Forge... very smooth and fast...
Loaded up and hit the road... Last 3 stops, Byrne Dairy (coffee), Hieds (dogs) Mulconrys (scotch)
Weird stuff
-dumb - guy driving a power wheel chair thru the snow on rt 365
-dumber - cross country skier on trail 9
.....A Little Didy.....
Ride Date: 12/30/09
Members: Firtherr & Falcon
Mileage: 111
On the road 0715... purchased trail pass and in the snow at 1118.
-took 1-3-9-5 to Daikers (closed until 4pm weekdays)
-all trails smooth including 5
-hit speeds of 80+
-went to Tavern for a drink and to warm up, met a couple from Williamson (optical engineers)
Headed up Uncas Rd... very flat... including the trolly bed... had a little laugh in my helmet about the Uncas Rd pile up last year and Vinnie missing the end of the trolley bed trail.
-Burgers at the Tap Room, Firtherr gets dbl cheeseburger
-Rooms available
-No Smoking in Tap Room, they were busted in June
Back down Uncas to Inlet, then Old Barn
-Irish Coffee with Bush Hill Whiskey was OK
-No Bird Seed yet...
Leaving the Old Barn we headed to the Big T with a stop at Sharon's Dare Devil Pit. Trail was bumpy... go figure
On the way back jumped on FX Matts (stopped at the Big-D in the Ditch site), headed over to South Shore Rd and the Saylor Camp. All is well down by Gull Rock.
Riding South Shore to Inlet, spotted some deer crossing the road. Stopped at Woods Inn.
-No Tracks jumping on lake
-Does Kelly have new big ideas?
-Had to leave quickly do to a plumbing issue
Left Woods Inn and headed to Glenmore via 5-9-2 then down Big Moose Rd. Yes you guessed it.... another Irish Coffee. College Bartenders were in :-) On the way... I was thinking about what Kelly said.....
-"Your body has to get use to the cold" hmmmm is this true... Of Course it is because A) I was feeling much warmer B) Kelly is smart and C) She is a bartender for Christ sakes
Took Big Moose Rd to 5 then stopped at North Woods Inn... Bartender is a 'Cuse fan. Learned about the Adirondack Ice Bowl & studied the map.
Took 5 all the way into Old Forge... very smooth and fast...
Loaded up and hit the road... Last 3 stops, Byrne Dairy (coffee), Hieds (dogs) Mulconrys (scotch)
Weird stuff
-dumb - guy driving a power wheel chair thru the snow on rt 365
-dumber - cross country skier on trail 9
.....A Little Didy.....
Traveling up we drove big blue
Fired up our mighty ski-doo
What trail to ride 3, 5 or 2?
Destination… who the fuck knew…
Friday, December 4, 2009
Repair Log: Springs and Wings
Members: Firtherr / Falcon
Date: 12/4/09
Sled: 2003 Ski Doo Grand Touring Sport
Issue: Spring Replacement
prior to reading this... see previous entry... Thursday, January 29, 2009 Day 2 "Firtherr breaks sping"
A little more background... after a detail review of Marks work, the replacement spring was clearly not Ski Doo BRP OEM.... Big John would have none of this and declared this spring must be replace prior to leaving Old Forge.
The job began by hoisting the sled approx 1-2 inches off the ground. A 10mm allen wrench was used to remove the upper suspension bolts. Both sides must be freed up before the bolts can be removed. If one bolt is froze, you wont be able to remove the second as they thread into the axle. At one point we held the axle with pliers to free up a bolt.
Working on one side of the axle at a time we removed a bushing, spring and boogie. Carefully we removed the spring clamp on the lower rail as there could be tension on the springs. The spring then came off. I would also suggest setting the spring tension to lowest setting before starting. Sounds like a no brainer, but we didn't. This is about the time Johnny got us a couple beers.
Installation was basically the reverse, install spring (make sure it is on correctly cuz I put the second one on upside down), clip, boogie, spring and bushing.
After both sides are complete the suspension bolts need to be installed. This is typically the tricky part. Using the hoist we made quick work of it.
While we were at it we greased the suspension... and don't forget the speedometer...
Lastly we tested the suspension and had a few more beers.
PS... we never did order the wings though...
Date: 12/4/09
Sled: 2003 Ski Doo Grand Touring Sport
Issue: Spring Replacement
prior to reading this... see previous entry... Thursday, January 29, 2009 Day 2 "Firtherr breaks sping"
A little more background... after a detail review of Marks work, the replacement spring was clearly not Ski Doo BRP OEM.... Big John would have none of this and declared this spring must be replace prior to leaving Old Forge.
The job began by hoisting the sled approx 1-2 inches off the ground. A 10mm allen wrench was used to remove the upper suspension bolts. Both sides must be freed up before the bolts can be removed. If one bolt is froze, you wont be able to remove the second as they thread into the axle. At one point we held the axle with pliers to free up a bolt.
Working on one side of the axle at a time we removed a bushing, spring and boogie. Carefully we removed the spring clamp on the lower rail as there could be tension on the springs. The spring then came off. I would also suggest setting the spring tension to lowest setting before starting. Sounds like a no brainer, but we didn't. This is about the time Johnny got us a couple beers.
Installation was basically the reverse, install spring (make sure it is on correctly cuz I put the second one on upside down), clip, boogie, spring and bushing.
After both sides are complete the suspension bolts need to be installed. This is typically the tricky part. Using the hoist we made quick work of it.
While we were at it we greased the suspension... and don't forget the speedometer...
Lastly we tested the suspension and had a few more beers.
PS... we never did order the wings though...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
** Press Release **
April 29, 2009 Fairport, NY
HMWHSC President Merrick announces:
2010 Annual Trip
Dates: Jan. 27 - 31, 2010
Location: Park House (Blackberry Properties Inlet Resort) Inlet, NY
Attendees: scotty, danno, g-man, nappi, big-d, cadillac, vinnieOhhh, falcon, firtherr, Boz?, p-dog?
Past Pleebs: davitt, laxman, dumb, dumber
HMWHSC President Merrick announces:
2010 Annual Trip
Dates: Jan. 27 - 31, 2010
Location: Park House (Blackberry Properties Inlet Resort) Inlet, NY
Attendees: scotty, danno, g-man, nappi, big-d, cadillac, vinnieOhhh, falcon, firtherr, Boz?, p-dog?
Past Pleebs: davitt, laxman, dumb, dumber
Monday, April 20, 2009
Repairs (Yammy, Sabre, Pantera)
Dave
Big D and I arrived at Valley at the scheduled 1 pm on Sunday. Removed Sabrecat cowl and brought Yammy cowl into shop. Upon review it was discovered that Cat had more extensive damage than previously surveyed. Crack was over 10 inches long and extended up under windshield. Additionally headlight assembly attachment was cracked and structurally compromised. Removed broken windshield, interior insulation, and headlight assembly. Adjustment screw bent and un repairable, numerous windshield attachment hardware damaged and need to be replaced. Yammy had stress fracture, broken vent attachment, 1 inch crack/hole in dash and deformed lower edge of cowl. Big D proceeded to heat Yammy cowl and shape lower edge into original form with special wood tool. Cadillac taped outside of crack to prevent shifting during repair then began sanding inside area of crack on Cat with 80 grit paper. Cleaned area with paint thinner and allowed to dry. Three pieces of fiberglass mesh were cut and custom fitted to inside of Cat cowl. Big D states that "the mesh looks like concrete rebar, I bet Brother Saylor wishes he were here." The decision to use the 3 M Auto mix 5887 plastic repair instead of the 3 M Auto mix 8115 adhesive due to difference in cure time was made by Big D and Cadillac. The small difference in strength was not worth the 1 hour plus cure time since we had to hold the Cat cowl in place during curing. The 5887 compound was applied to the Cat first due to the large amount that was needed and the Yammy second. The compound was spread by latex glove covered fingers due to the fact that the area was enclosed and specialty tools were ineffective. We were unable to repair Yammy screen attachment area and dash needed two applications of compound, but the Cat's cowl crack and headlight attachment were repair to similar to new condition. At this point 2:19 pm brother Warner pulls in and we remove tail light assembly and pine needle infested rear passenger seat. Cadillac says "look Jerry you have a built in air freshener, may be a fire hazard but what the hell". Numerous cans were removed from trunk compartment and Brother Warner is looking forward to the return fees. We trace wires to harness under the seat and discover that we have the wrong assembly due to the fact that Brother Warner has heated rear grips. Sled was reassembled and batteries were disconnected on Brother Saylor's and Warner's sleds. Repairs will be scheduled when parts are obtained. Reattached Cat cowl washed up. Left Valley at 3:05 pm
Cadillac
Big D and I arrived at Valley at the scheduled 1 pm on Sunday. Removed Sabrecat cowl and brought Yammy cowl into shop. Upon review it was discovered that Cat had more extensive damage than previously surveyed. Crack was over 10 inches long and extended up under windshield. Additionally headlight assembly attachment was cracked and structurally compromised. Removed broken windshield, interior insulation, and headlight assembly. Adjustment screw bent and un repairable, numerous windshield attachment hardware damaged and need to be replaced. Yammy had stress fracture, broken vent attachment, 1 inch crack/hole in dash and deformed lower edge of cowl. Big D proceeded to heat Yammy cowl and shape lower edge into original form with special wood tool. Cadillac taped outside of crack to prevent shifting during repair then began sanding inside area of crack on Cat with 80 grit paper. Cleaned area with paint thinner and allowed to dry. Three pieces of fiberglass mesh were cut and custom fitted to inside of Cat cowl. Big D states that "the mesh looks like concrete rebar, I bet Brother Saylor wishes he were here." The decision to use the 3 M Auto mix 5887 plastic repair instead of the 3 M Auto mix 8115 adhesive due to difference in cure time was made by Big D and Cadillac. The small difference in strength was not worth the 1 hour plus cure time since we had to hold the Cat cowl in place during curing. The 5887 compound was applied to the Cat first due to the large amount that was needed and the Yammy second. The compound was spread by latex glove covered fingers due to the fact that the area was enclosed and specialty tools were ineffective. We were unable to repair Yammy screen attachment area and dash needed two applications of compound, but the Cat's cowl crack and headlight attachment were repair to similar to new condition. At this point 2:19 pm brother Warner pulls in and we remove tail light assembly and pine needle infested rear passenger seat. Cadillac says "look Jerry you have a built in air freshener, may be a fire hazard but what the hell". Numerous cans were removed from trunk compartment and Brother Warner is looking forward to the return fees. We trace wires to harness under the seat and discover that we have the wrong assembly due to the fact that Brother Warner has heated rear grips. Sled was reassembled and batteries were disconnected on Brother Saylor's and Warner's sleds. Repairs will be scheduled when parts are obtained. Reattached Cat cowl washed up. Left Valley at 3:05 pm
Cadillac
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