My normal riding buddies are unavailable so I am looking for somebody to go riding in the UP this weekend with. I live in Novi and am looking for somebody to drive up and ride. I can take Friday, Monday, or both off. I am happy riding agressive or casual it really doesn't matter. I can be reached at swetich@ameritech.net



Thanks
Tony

I have this Friday off for a 3 day weekend and it is sounding like my brother in law may not get this weekend off after all (will not know until Wednesday-Thursday)...

Where do you plan to ride out of?



Jason

Jason,
I was thinking of going somewhere west of Munising. It's a few hours more but I hear Big Bay is awsome riding so that might be an alternate if the trail reports indicate Munising, Newberry, etc are torn up. Just so you know I like to ride varying speeds from cruising to very aggressive. What is your riding style ? Is your sled well maintained ? I don't have a issue with breakdowns as long people checked their equipment out before we leave. I have a few friends that pull the leaves off their sled, throw it on the trailer, and then spend the whole 1st day trying to get it running holding us all up.

Thanks

Tony,

I asked the first question because I thought it would nix it for me :-) I ride out of my family's place in Hessel on Saint Martins Point(Courtesy of FishWeb)...




I have only been riding the trails for two seasons so I would say mild - medium, 60-70 would be the top speeds in the wide open with good visibility straights. I like to open it up but take the turns easy. I have 136'' 1.5 lug track so I like to play off trail in the deeper stuff too. My biggest ride thus far was 42 miles, stop for gas, and returned 42 miles home. I had plenty left so I know I can do more.

So, with the limitation on riding area and style I wish you luck on finding a more suitable riding partner.

I'm buying a trailer this off season so I can have more options, but for right now I'm stuck riding from there. If my Brother in Law can not go up this weekend I will let you know. That way if for some reason nothing else works out for you... One positive is staying for free

I blew a water pump belt last year (first season after I bought the sled). I just checked things over and did not do any maintenance last year. I can say it was a freak thing, the sled looks brand new still.

This year on the other hand:

Changed coolent, and chain case oil, plugs
Greased all suspension fittings
Adjusted throttle cable free play, idle, oil pump, etc
Checked all wheels/bearings/sliders/water pump belt free play

So with 5,800 miles on the sled and 280 this year, unless there is a freak problem (you never know) I am good to go.



Jason

Jason,
I'm still waiting on a couple of guys and probably won't know until Thursday so keep me posted on your brother-in-law. How was the snow the last time you where in Hessel ? Are the trails decent ? I have never been to Hessel so if your brother-in-law can't go and my other options don't pan out we should hook up. Your riding style would be fine with me while venturing out in new territory. They do have Bars there there ??? Right ??

Tony