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Need winter clothes for those long days on the trails? Arctiva has it all for you, as they are your “Performance Powersports Outfitter.”
From high-tech Mechanized and Tempest garments, to the all-new MPG series of clothing, Arctiva will make your day in the cold feel like a day at the beach.
Check out the Dennis Kirk 2007 Snowmobile catalog or visit DennisKirk.com to view the full line of Arctiva snowgear.
Press Release –
Can-Am Spyder roadster: the next dimension in open-road riding
BRP introduced its first “on-road” vehicle, the 2008 Can-Am™ Spyder™ roadster. This three-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front and one in the rear, offers a completely new and stunning look.
Powered by a proven 990cc V Twin engine designed and manufactured by BRP-Rotax, Spyder roadster, with its unique Y-architecture, can be described as part motorcycle and part convertible sports car.
“Our Can-Am Spyder roadster is the next dimension in open-road riding. A true paradigm shift, the Spyder roadster offers a balance of performance and peace of mind with features like the Vehicle Stability System (VSS), engineered in conjunction with Bosch, which includes anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control systems,” said José Boisjoli, president and CEO, BRP.
BRP’s reputation was built on its ability to innovate and design products for powersports enthusiasts. After more than five years of research, the Can-Am Spyder roadster is now delivering on the company’s promise to offer a complete line of recreational motorized products in four segments: on snow, on water, as well as both off and on road.
While confirming that the Can-Am Spyder roadsters would be assembled in Valcourt, Boisjoli added: “This is an historic event for BRP, particularly for our Valcourt and Austrian employees, as it confirms the strategic role of BRP’s Québec manufacturing facilities for assembling complex and sophisticated vehicles, and BRP-Rotax’s leadership in engine development. With Can-Am Spyder, we are redefining the roadster category by bringing the powersports experience to the road through this new generation of vehicles. BRP is entering a new era that will provide growth opportunities for our company worldwide and potentially create new jobs.”
Plans are to start manufacturing units by fall 2007 with a progressive ramp-up of the production over the next three years to meet market demand.
“This event also marks BRP’s first truly global launch,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president, Strategic planning & Head of Can-Am Spyder Program. “In 2007, BRP will deploy the first phase of its go-to-market strategy: twelve selected American states and four Canadian provinces will offer Can-Am Spyder roadsters through BRP’s existing dealer network, followed by France and Spain in early 2008. In its second phase, BRP will expand its Can-Am Spyder offer to more North American states, Canadian provinces, Europe and other countries, and expects to be present worldwide within three to four years,” he concluded.
Among those participating in the event were Jean Charest, Québec Premier, Raymond Bachand, Québec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Exports, as well as Yvon Vallières, Québec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Premier confirmed a reimbursable financial contribution of $17.8 million from the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec, to support the development of the Can-Am Spyder roadster.
Question:
Has anyone found the remedy for the Fusion’s vibrations and short belt life?
Rob Althouse
Response:
The MY 05 Fusion 90 and Switchback 900 were both given extensive recalls which included different durometer engine mounts and a new compound and thickness drive belt.
If you have an 05 you should take your sled to a dealer and verify this work was done.
MY 06 Fusion 900,s 750’s and SB’s were dramatically more reliable with few if any belt problems, reduced vibes and generally good performance.
Hope this helps,
Mark “Motorhead” Lester
By: Matt Lester
I just arrived back from a three day visit to one of my favorite snowmobile hot-spots in the beautiful Lanaudiere (LA-NO-DEE-AIR) region of Quebec. Auberge du Lac Taureau is an absolute jewel hidden about 15 miles north of the infamous snowmobiler’s town of Saint-Michel-des-Saints (two hours north of Montreal).
The resort recently completed the addition of 29 condo units. No expense was spared in their construction which features wood planked hard wood floors, exposed log-cabin beams, Corion counter tops, plasma TVs, lofts, luxurious ensuite baths, Duvet comforters and balconies overlooking the magnificent Taureau Lake.
Heading NE off Trans-Quebec trail #33 we rode nothing but peanut butter along Regional Trail #360 for about 40 miles. We met plenty of sledders along the way and the trails were superb. For anyone wondering, there’s plenty of white in the northern part of Lanaudiere.
Only after crossing Taureau Lake Dam (and you literally do go right across the top of it) did we experience some limited trail riding. Our advice to any visitors is to stay north.
Trail conditions improved as we neared the world famous Auberge le Cabanon for lunch and it was refreshing to see snowmobilers flooding Cabanon’s dining room and gas pumps.
The parking lot had plates from New Hampshire, PA, Ohio, New York, Mass., Maryland, Vermont, Michigan and even Wisconsin and not once did I hear a single complaint about the conditions.
Snowmobiling is alive and well in the Lanaudiere region so load your trailer up and make the most of the season.
For trail conditions and more information on the region visit SnowmobileCountry.ca
Question:
I have a ’95 Ski-Doo Summit 670…just bought it and previous owner said it ran good but the starter rewind was broken.
It hadn’t been run for a couple of years. We replaced the little plastic piece now 4 times,it just doesn’t hold up to pulling the rope, because it backfires and then you can hear the piece break inside.
We have gone thru the carbs, cleaned the cylinders, replaced the plugs, and it just breaks again! Any suggestions on a replacement that is more sturdy?
Becky
Response:
Of course without having it here makes it very difficult to analyse but here goes:
1st thing is that the 1995 Summitt WAS hard on rewind starters and its components. The problem was solved in 1996 when they went to a new rewind which was much bigger in diameter and therefore less stressed.
The thing that concerns me though is the backfiring….that is definitely not good and would be hard on the rewind.
The 95’s were straight carbs I believe (versus H.A.C.-High Altitude Compensation in 96) and they were shipped jetted for elevation. We had to re-calibrate them for flat land use and thats one thing I would be checking to make sure it was done right.
Has the engine ever been apart? One of the most common causes of backfiring is someone tearing it down and not getting the rotary valve back in the right place/timed properly and you end up with intake at the wrong time resulting in backfiring.
Could also be some internal problems like scuffed piston(s) OR we have a leak somewhere, possibly a crankshaft seal.
Anyway, even though the rewind wasn’t the greatest, you’re still busting too many parts.
I believe if you find the cause of the backfiring the rewind problems will be alleviated.
Hope this helps.
Paul Prentice
Prentice Powersports
PrenticePowersports.com
Question:
How do you transfer the weight to the track on an MX Z 1000?
Don
Response:
Weight transfer is achieved in a greater measure by a combination (or any one) of these items.
* Soften the rear torsion springs
* Increase the preload on the front arm coil-over spring
* Let out the front limiter strap
* and most importantly increase bite (add traction products to the track).
You can also increase weight transfer by simply moving your butt and feet back on the running boards and seat and pulling on the bars when you launch.
Mark “Motorhead” Lester
The inaugural Blair Morgan Fantasy Camp, a Fundraising Event is scheduled from March 28-30, 2007 in Revelstoke BC.
Glacier House Resort has generously provided meals, accommodations and snowmobiles for the camp.
There will be at least 4 public “seats” available at the camp to be auctioned on e-bay starting Feb 9th and each week one auction will close from Feb 19 until March 12.
Proceeds are donated to support the charity shootforacure.org to benefit Spinal Research through csro.com for Canadians and asro.com for Americans.These two organizations participate in global research efforts.
Participants will be provided accommodations, meals and a snowmobile to hangout and ride with Blair Morgan, the participating sponsors and supporters of Skidoo’s Blair Morgan Racing Team. Tax receipts are available.
Transportation from a regional airport to and from the camp will be provided. Participants traveling by air must arrange their own travel to either airport in Kamloops BC or Kelowna BC. Connections are available in Vancouver BC or Calgary AB.
Blair Morgan and the Blair Morgan Racing Team want to promote safety and participation in motorsports including snowmobile racing. We want to raise awareness of the risk of spinal injury and the research efforts to find a cure.
For more information visit bmrt.com.
Question:
I have a 2006 800 H.O. Summit and I would like to squeeze some more horsepower out of my sled.
Any suggestions?
Troy
Response:
Thanks for your email!
Your question needs some qualification.
Sure, you can increase HP but how much $$ do you want to spend and how much of a compromise are you willing to make for torque and reliability?
More peak HP will decrease torque – torque is what makes you move in the mountains – HP is elusive and hard to capture (clutch) efficiently at altitude. The Series III 800 engine you have is not known for super long term crank durability when modified.
I would recommend only basic enhancements like V-Force reeds and possibly a torque single pipe. Again, it’s about $$.
Motorhead Mark
Press Release –
For the second consecutive year, a Yamaha Apex snowmobile has won the prestigious Soo I-500 endurance race in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The winning team of Chad Gueco and co-driver Bill Wilkes simply dominated throughout the entire event on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Last year’s winner Corey Davidson, driving with Travis Hjelle and Troy Hanson, put another Apex on the podium in third. Filling out the top five for Yamaha was the Loshaw Racing RX-1 of Shawn Ritchie and Terry Wright.
Gueco set up his Apex’s suspension for the rough conditions expected during the scheduled 500 miles, and although he qualified only 11th, he knew the powerful Yamaha would still handle well when conditions deteriorated.
Still the competition was fierce – much of the strongest was from other Yamaha teams – and the Gueco Racing Apex ran in the top three for most of the first 200 laps.
The only mechanical issue occurred at the 200-mile point when the team pitted to replace an idler wheel. But they reclaimed the lead and had built up nearly a lap advantage when the event was red-flagged on lap 367 for a fast-moving snowstorm.
Gueco and Wilkes were declared the winners while Davidson, Hjelle and Hanson, charging hard in third, simply ran out of time. Moving up field after receiving a stop-and-go penalty, they had un-lapped themselves and were chasing down the leaders when the race was stopped.
“I have always loved endurance racing because it’s a challenge, a strategy game, trying to outsmart the other racers,” Gueco explained later. “Yamaha builds a great sled and the Apex four-stroke engine never missed a beat the whole race. This thing has so much steam down the straight-aways! It pulled the same rpm every lap and we never had to worry about the engine at all.”
Question:
I own a ’99 Mach-Z and I’d like to know which gasket between 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 mm is better and also what is the compression and top rpm.
Thanks,
Erik
Response:
The highest compression ratio will be achieved with the .3mm base gasket. Premium fuel must be used at all times if you go this route. Otherwise use the one that was originally on the engine.
The cold cranking compression is approx 135-140 lbs. We don’t print this due to variations in gauges and conditions. It is just a basic indicator of a healthy engine.
Any good performance shop will CC the cylinder head and combustion chamber if performing modifications.
The RPM if stock pipes are used is approx 8100. Later models turned slightly higher RPM closer to 8200-8300.
Hope this helps.
Gordie Radtke
Ski-Doo
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