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TeleMech Member
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Being an Indiana boy, the only miles I've logged on my sleds so far this season have been test runs on the trailer. About .5 miles lol. Major update comming in 3 weeks... |
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Markymark875 Member 
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about 1000 here, If I could afford it, i would have tons more, just lost job, laid off. |
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Bill Member 
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178 miles. I want to add some more but there has not been a lot of snow around home and it's hard to get away. |
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mjdunton Member
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332 so far but the FII700 is in the barn for minor repairs, waiting on some parts...then I'll be right back at it!! Be safe  Attachment: FIII700.JPG (Downloaded 216 times) |
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mikeandbeagle Member 
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i got 500 miles so far will have some under my belt this weekend at indian river mi Attachment: up north mike 12-12-08.jpg (Downloaded 213 times) |
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shimmy Member 
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we just but on 900 this week in baldwin. stayed at wolf lake motel.nice place. the weather was cold but the trails were in good shape through out the week.had a great time at the bar in freesoil.great pizzia and good band. Attachment: justin mike snowmoble 2007 011.jpg (Downloaded 180 times) |
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mikeandbeagle Member
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There is 5 of us going to Indian River this weekend to the Brentwood Lodge and the trails there are groomed, good condition and bars are pretty cool in the area and plenty of gas and food. Exit 301 on I75......... Attachment: snow pics 008.jpg (Downloaded 179 times) |
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73Lifeliner Member 
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Only 325 miles so far but expected to get another 500 mid-Feb. Richard |
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Markymark875 Member
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Well I have logged in about 1,900 so far I had 3,600 start, now I have 5,500 on my RTX, still not going to catch my dad though, he has 2,700, adding that to his overall, he has topped 1 million. SERIOUS, I would'nt be surprized if he does'nt have close to it. Ask the guys at T&R yamaha in east jordan. |
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flylipsdad Member 
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Almost 500 and LOVE being retired.Rode MLK weekend Sun.nite thru Tues. around Blue Bear area west of Grayling.Sunday Sucked,Monday still Sucked-Bumpy,Torn-up..then Tuesday they took out all the speed bumps just for us retired guys who ride during the week and it was Beautiful again-110 miles in 5 hours including gas and lunch stops.Keep up the good work groomer drivers-Saw one on sunday nite and about 10 sleds went by{Wkend Warriors with 3 inch studs and paddle tracks}and litterally TORE the trail to bump city.Why do they have to spin their tracks so hard and dig such massive holes with traction like that???Can't you guys save the Roostin for off the trails??Thumbs up for the groomers!!! I wouldn't ride without-em!! |
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Markymark875 Member
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Paddle tracks are'nt needed, but I feel studs are a definate safety factor, for sure. I agree about spinning the track, and as for groomers, everyone loves a fresh groomed trail, very nice, but! I love the sport so much, I would never quit riding, I never quit before the groomers were here, and wont quit now. flylip, u prob. passed my dad somewhere in that area, he LIVES on the trails on the weekdays, as he's retired to, he has an apex, with a 10" t.v. (gps) on the dash, lol. |
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mikeandbeagle Member
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so far i got about 1100 miles total ! i want to go to munising before year is up Attachment: snow pics 019.jpg (Downloaded 155 times) |
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Snow2pwc Member 
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About 300 miles in and around Cheboygan, Indian River, Mackinac City Michigan Another 200 around Miocqua, Manitowish Waters, Mercer, Presque Isle, Boulder Junction Wisconsin And another 500 from Boulder Junction Wisconsin to Copper Harbor and back. Total about 1000 with another trip scheduled. Can't be precise as the sled is sitting there waiting for me in Wisconsin. |
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Markymark875 Member
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I added another 750 miles, trailered up to st ignace, headed the long way up to pike lake haven, about 7 miles south (as the crow flys) from raimbow lodge. we went around bye rudyard, then went way up to silver creek to eat, then we went by camp 33 (teq Brewery) and over to the cabin at pike lake. we stoked the fire, got water running. went back to camp 33 for dinner, and the superbowl. rode all over east and west, came home a day early due to funerals back home. 2,650 miles total... |
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TeleMech Member
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Rode from Grayling to Three Lakes Wi. While at Three Lakes, got 400 miles of "local" riding in before heading back. Total of 1500 miles in 12 days. Heading back to Grayling to ride the local area Prez day weekend. |
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Bill Member
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I'm just over 400 miles for the year so far. I hope to head up to Houghton lake this Thurs. and squeeze in another couple hundred. |
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TeleMech Member
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Rode an additional 400 around Grayling the past weekend. Sad to say, but done for the season. See ya out there next yr~ |
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Markymark875 Member
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Just did the kalkaska, east loop to manton, over to moorestown, higgins lk, back over to blue bear, beautiful trails sunny day, what more could you ask for. Total for the year so far 3,215 miles. |
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catgirl600 Member
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965..... hoping to get some more in. didn't have a chance to ride back in december cuz my dad was in the hospital and almost died. (sledding was the last thing on my mind). wasn't able to get time off from work til march. (just glad to have a job) we're wanting to try the UP the week of march 23rd. wondering if there's usually snow left up there then. we're thinking paradise. any suggestions on where to stay?? it'll be our first time up there. any advice would be greatly appreciated |
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Bill Jr. Member 
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This year I assembled a "Frankenstein" from a junk sled. First return to snowmobiling in 10 years ! ! ! Got out for the first time during the MLK weekend....325 trouble free miles!!! OLD SLEDS ROCK ! ! ! ( by old, it is a 1991 Indy...ha!) From Harrison to Cadillac to Houghton Lake ! ! ! Will be headed up to Harrison this weekend ! ! ! By the way...GREAT WEB SITE ! ! ! Hope to see ya out on the trail ! ! ! |
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Sam&Janet Member
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Last year was our first year sledding - we put on over 1500 and this year so far about 500. We are hoping to at least match last year - we better get to it and hope that March is good to us!! Love this site and love coming to Traverse City - much better than sitting home in Chicago on the weekends!! |
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BillGipson Member 
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700+/-. We're heading up for the Vets Ride in Seney. Going up Thursday and coming back Monday. Hoping to get some decent riding in for my "Season Finale". |
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Chickenhawk454 Member 
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I hate to talk smack, but the proper term is frankenSLED. Anyway, I roll on an 89 Formula plus with a 98 Formula Z rear suspension, powered by a 670 from a 93 mach1 put about 1500 miles on it and just changed plugs twice. Couldn't afford a rebuild so I grabbed an old piston from a friends 670 and threw that in. You don't even wanna know what the jug looked like. Anyway it runs better than my 99 F3 800. And it gets way more looks. Keep rockin the old sleds brother, pretty soon we'll be retro! |
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nbvfd80 Member
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i have over 1600 miles in so far i'm trying to come up 19,20, & 21 March 09 hope there is snow. we did a back pack trip the last week of February in the UP we logged over 1400 miles on that trip. we live south of Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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Markymark875 Member
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I have summerized my sled, looks like it's over this year. I'm keeping the ski-doo on standbye in case we get a last snow fall. Got 3,903 miles for this year (providing it's done yet) Gonna miss It------( Time to start racing motocross. |
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BillGipson Member
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BillGipson wrote: 700+/-. We're heading up for the Vets Ride in Seney. Going up Thursday and coming back Monday. Hoping to get some decent riding in for my "Season Finale". Just under 1100 for the season...is it December 1st yet??? |
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makwa Member 
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About 1,300 this year. -Duane |
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Whitey XC700 Member 
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We put on 900+/-. We did have 8 great weekends up north with the kids. I must be getting old. As long as they want to ride I am happy. We don't pound out the miles with them. I am glad they like it. Good day & happy trails Attachment: 5 family 3-09.JPG (Downloaded 58 times) |
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makwa Member
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Whitey XC700 wrote: We put on 900+/-. We did have 8 great weekends up north with the kids. I must be getting old. As long as they want to ride I am happy. We don't pound out the miles with them. I am glad they like it. Good day & happy trails Not how many miles but quality miles, eh!!  |
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reddragon Member 
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I think I put on around 600 this year |
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reddragon Member
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all of my miles were on nice groomed trails |
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sleddog Member 
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Fortunately, I got to log in just over 2600 miles this season. Most were trail miles and some were awesome off trail poking around miles. Not bad considering I work every other weekend! |
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Whitey XC700 Member
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Yes Sir, that is it. When they are with us it's slow and easy. |
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flylipsdad Member
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Right close to 500mi. AND,we finally got to Mackinaw Island crossin the ice bridge.Nice ride around the island and a completely different look at it,but sad to say we were dissapointed by the fact that they closed off the Whole top of the island to snomobiles-the Fort on top and Arch rock are a Loooong hike when your dressed in a snomobile outfit.And the Grand hotel REALLY looked deserted.We won't be back in the winter anymore,Sorry. Maybe we'll go check out Bois Blanc next time-I'll bet they don't Block snomobiles out of the nicest parts of they're Island. OK,Cross-Country Skiers need a place{let me wipe the tears out of my eyes}to go too.With a speed limit like they have on the island I just don't think they're in any real danger of gettin run off the road,and I don't think that it justifies closin off some of the best views on the island.Nuff said!!! |
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catgirl600 Member
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was able to put on around 1200. did make it up to the UP last weekend and it really wasn't too bad. had to trailer the sleds to the trailhead. trails had some dirt,snirt,ice, and some were really good. only saw 3 sleds on the trail on sunday. hiked back to the upper falls to take pictures only to discover my daughter had swiped the batteries out of my camera! boy was i mad! that was quite a workout walking back there and up and down the stairs with snowmobile gear on! can't wait to go up there next year when conditions are at their prime. went to "race the face" at scuss mnt. yesterday. good time and the kids loved it. we were wishing we would've entered just to be able to ride our sleds! lol. so now it's time to clean the sleds up, enjoy summer, and wait for the itch to set in in october.(that's the longest wait, oct. til it snows!lol) thanks fishweb for all the great info, this is an awesome website! happy trails |
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trailrider08 Member 
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I PUT 345 MILES ON THIS YEAR. Attachment: Feb03_001[1].jpg (Downloaded 39 times) |
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Markymark875 Member
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wow, you almost caught my dads miles of 5,200, hehe, he has a total of close to 15k on his 06 apex attack. Now he made it into a long track. |
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fishweb Administrator 
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I seen 2 wet and cold long term forcasts also. |
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Markymark875 Member
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He's 68-69, Rides like the best of us, my freinds say "wow" your old man can ride, he he. |
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ZL rider Member 
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mride, u sure clocked in some miles last season! my 99 zl doesnt even have 4k miles on it! lol I hope to add another 2k miles on my sled this winter.... and markymark, i kno ur dads sled in a 4stroke, but wow! 15k is alot! has he had any problems with her yet? I sure hope we get a good winter! Cold temps and lots of snow!!! pray for snow everyone! |
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Markymark875 Member
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Nope, nothing but the basic wear and tear, the record of an apex mileage (and still climbing) is 33,000 miles. |
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ZL rider Member
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Geeze! that guy that has 33k on his apex does some serious riding! |
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fishweb Administrator
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I put 7,000 miles on my truck last year. I put more miles on sleds and ATVs than my truck every year. How many I do not exactly know. I ride to many different machines to keep an exact count. All I know is I ride to much. |
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ZL rider Member
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No such thing as to much ridin! I envy you guys |
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gcbic@hughes.net Member
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I will have to get on here and do a little bragging. I have been riding in Canada and the UP for 35 years and think nothing of putting on over 1,000 miles in a week. Thats not too bad for a 79 year old. |
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ZL rider Member
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SWEET! What you do in a week i do in a season! Thats great for a 79 year old! What an accomplishment.. what kind of sled do u ride? |
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Markymark875 Member
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zl, he had an older apex, I beleive the first year they came out with them, yea thats still alot of miles, at least 10k a year |
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gcbic@hughes.net Member
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My first sled was a scorpion, but since I have had yamahas--n ow a 4 stroke warrior. GB |
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