when this said trip be?
you better not say around april 8-10th...i think we may be goin to cooke
you better not say around april 8-10th...i think we may be goin to cooke
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IndoubtGASIT
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I say we make it next week or weekend!
Say April 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th.
Say April 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th.
It would be better for me if we planned it during the middle of next month. Longer days would also be a benifit. The only proble would be the longer we wait the less snow there will be on the Lochsa side once you get to the road. Last couple of miles might be dirt by then.
hell just a day ride with some forum guys up surveyor would be cool with me. i dont wanna miss out on this one lol
Man oh man, next time I show up can I go to the West bowls? Looks like I was a long aced way from them though. You guys just gotta do something about that stupid sidehill on the way in where my 130 lbs hanging off the right side wasn't quiet enough!
You must be talking about the area on the road BEFORE the outhouse?
Hell Scott I'm not sure. It could have been for all I know. Lets just say I spent a good amount of time on the ride in cursing the supposed "trail". Never did find the bugger all day. I do recall the outhouse, it was about the only level spot I saw all damn day!
HAHAHA. When are you coming back out?
The snow is unreal.
We are back to about 110% of normal.
The outhouse, according to indoubtgasit, only has about 2' of the chimney showing.
That's good stuff.
There have been MANY years in the last decade when the roof never was buried.
Although, in 2008 you COULD ride over it if you were careful.
The snow is unreal.
We are back to about 110% of normal.
The outhouse, according to indoubtgasit, only has about 2' of the chimney showing.
That's good stuff.
There have been MANY years in the last decade when the roof never was buried.
Although, in 2008 you COULD ride over it if you were careful.
I'd like to be back next year, but I gotta see how vacation time stacks up. If not then for sure in 2 winters.
That and well a guy really needs to get his sled finished and ready for the hills before he plans anything.
After 4 years it is starting to look like a sled though. Just have a small track rub somewhere I can't see to fix(think by moving my front mounts back one spot on the plate I should fix it), a steering post issue that will be solved by putting the stock one back in and running risers. Then it's just fluids and try to start...and non-trail skis and gearing and maybe a fresh topend and I'm sure more. You know little stuff like a tunnel extension, scratchers, anti-stab kit, etc.
And this might be why it is a good idea to hang your tunnel from the ceiling with a couple straps and not just rest it on a old 4x4 when you are trying to kick the skid in....and yes I didn't realize I had to open every 3rd window on the track to get it wrapped over the extroverts. Boy did the skid ever go in easier after I fixed that and cut the rail tips.
That and well a guy really needs to get his sled finished and ready for the hills before he plans anything.
After 4 years it is starting to look like a sled though. Just have a small track rub somewhere I can't see to fix(think by moving my front mounts back one spot on the plate I should fix it), a steering post issue that will be solved by putting the stock one back in and running risers. Then it's just fluids and try to start...and non-trail skis and gearing and maybe a fresh topend and I'm sure more. You know little stuff like a tunnel extension, scratchers, anti-stab kit, etc.
And this might be why it is a good idea to hang your tunnel from the ceiling with a couple straps and not just rest it on a old 4x4 when you are trying to kick the skid in....and yes I didn't realize I had to open every 3rd window on the track to get it wrapped over the extroverts. Boy did the skid ever go in easier after I fixed that and cut the rail tips.
I couldn't tell you how it is now, but I'm guessing yes. It was setup for absolutely railing trails when I got it and before I started this project so I'm betting it has some ski pressure. Also I need to get the shocks rebuilt so that ain't helping.
Got any tips for getting that problem fixed? Still have to cut the sway bar as well.
Don't set the skid TOO far back. And if you do, drop it down also.
there was a formula for that...can't remember the ratio of back to down.
It was something like for every 3" you slide the skid back, you need to set it 1.25" lower on the drop brackets. It was SOMETHING like that.
A different rule of thumb is, lift your rear bumper with a chain hoist to the proper desired height, slide the skid in and make sure it's setting FLAT on the floor. The WHOLE flat part of the rail (front to back) should be sitting flat on the ground. You pretty much bolt it in right there. the lower you make your front skid mount in the tunnel, the lighter your skis will be. There IS a point of diminishing return though, so don't go too low or you'll feel like you are rolling on a rocking horse with too much weight transfer and you'll push in the corners. You want it juuuuuuust right. Might take a couple of tries. Try starting about 10.25" back from the driveshaft and down to wherever your rails are sitting flat.
there was a formula for that...can't remember the ratio of back to down.
It was something like for every 3" you slide the skid back, you need to set it 1.25" lower on the drop brackets. It was SOMETHING like that.
A different rule of thumb is, lift your rear bumper with a chain hoist to the proper desired height, slide the skid in and make sure it's setting FLAT on the floor. The WHOLE flat part of the rail (front to back) should be sitting flat on the ground. You pretty much bolt it in right there. the lower you make your front skid mount in the tunnel, the lighter your skis will be. There IS a point of diminishing return though, so don't go too low or you'll feel like you are rolling on a rocking horse with too much weight transfer and you'll push in the corners. You want it juuuuuuust right. Might take a couple of tries. Try starting about 10.25" back from the driveshaft and down to wherever your rails are sitting flat.
Thanks Scott.
I did set the skid in and then lowered down onto it, so it was sitting flat for the most part.
Sounds like the first day or two of having this thing on the snow I better be buying some beer for guys to put up with and help me get it setup.
I did set the skid in and then lowered down onto it, so it was sitting flat for the most part.
Sounds like the first day or two of having this thing on the snow I better be buying some beer for guys to put up with and help me get it setup.
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