What is everyone on SW up to?

ZMachMan...........

Hey! Good to have you back. It's about time! *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
I suppose you want your old job back....you'll have to arm wrestle me for it! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Arm Wrestle? * *Hmmmmmmm..... How about we line your sled up against mine?http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif? lol......... * *Say 660'? * *That's kinda more my style..

um...err....can I get you more lemonade sir http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Everyone is climbing the walls http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleepy.gif

Glad to see an old face (avtar). Thats one mean looking sled. Rocketman are you taking him up on the challenge? Should be interesting. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

Hey Tim ! *the project sled is looking great ! * Im getting my F3 back for cheap so il have to plan a trip to your place soon *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif *Tell panda that here baby brother is comming over *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

heh, not much sled left on that one http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
i'm sure it's quite an animal! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

Good to see ya made it back Zman!! http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif New sled looks pretty wicked, get a chance to run it at all yet??

Thanks Everyone, *it's great to hear from you guys! * What is everyone riding now days?

ZMachMan

Hey ZMachman,
* *I just asked Corey where you'd been. rest assured that the Doo boys represented the brand well in your absence. Nice to see you back. How has everything been going?
Caleb

Still riding the Zert. *Did a few upgrades since though. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Here is a picture of the ole' Mach Z at about 55MPH with the Limiter straps Tied down Tight..

And this is Mach Country! * *We now have 10 Ski-Doo's in the Family!

I've only been a member since March. Is there a reason for your absence? I've been a Ski-doo rider since day one (first sled was the '81 Elan) Will be putting 1 more year on the '01 MXZ. Then will see what Ski-doo will be offering for '04.

Do you get riding in Ontario?

Glad to have you back ZMach....I asked Corey about you and where you were hiding..long story short...Welcome back!

Reasons for being gone?http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif hummmmmmmmmm

Well, *I guess because, *There is isn't enough hours in a day for everything that needs to be done when your working for the federal gov't 40 hours per week, *you have a Doo High performance shop that requires another 40+ hours per weeks and my Race Team (Jordan Valley Racing) that takes the rest. * *

Plus all the Research and development on the parts we are making....

Maybe I should go back into retirement~~ LOL..... Hey, *that's a #### good thought!!!!!!!!!!

well welcome back mr zmachman..... *howz u *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

Glad you back. *I missed your valuable input over the last season.

As far as time, if my calculations are correct, you should still have lots of free time for this forum. *Unless of course your one of those people who needs to sleep every now and again. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

FishHog

P.S. Thats a nice looking family

Welcome back.

Zmachman,
*welcome back, and i thought i was a big shot with two sleds in the family. one that my son paid for. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Paul,

What we have now is * 2 Mach Z's (one is the wife's sled)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 Mach 1 *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 FIII 700 Rocketship
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 FIII 600 "Barney"

I don't remember any of them sleds in that picture Tim,maybe it was because I never got the chance to see the front of 'em.LOL. glad to see your back buddy.heres our sleds missing from picture are my 80 kaw invader 440 piped,and my 87 formula mx

Welcome Back man. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

Paul,

What we have now is * 2 Mach Z's (one is the wife's sled)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 Mach 1 *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 FIII 700 Rocketship (daughters)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 FIII 600 "Barney"
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 Formula 500 *(Son's)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 MXZ *440 * * *(Son's)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 1972 Olympic
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 RIPPIN' RED ROTAX ROCKET
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 440 Heavy Mod Anderson

Here is a Picture of the Wife's Mach Z.....

Zmachman, i finaly got a Mic, give me a date and time and we will hook up. !

Zmachman,
*looks like you keep them real nice.

Nice to see you around. Are you going to make a trip to Anchor Bay this winter?

Toydoc,

When *and If Anchor Bay Freezed over next winter, *I plan to be there. * *I hope to be able to make it there a few times next winter. *

ZMachMan.

Hey Tim, long time no hear. Was up kind of near you last Sunday buying percision skis from jonny8skidoo [White Cloud].
Thought about coming up to say hi but it was 5:00 and still a 3 hour drive from there so we just sat back and sipped a few beers on the back roads.
Are you still having a BBQ this summer?

We are still planning a Barbeque and we are thinking of having it the weekend of the Gaylord Grass Drags, *which is August 24 and 25th. * That way we could attend the Races and Have the Barbeque after the Races! * Let me know what everyone thinks. * ** *Everyone is Invited!

Z.......

Tim, keep me informed about the BBQ and let me know if you ever come down to anchor bay. *I am only about 10 minutes away from the bay. *Gaylord should be interesting with the new format for this year racing.

Devin,

Are you going to set the trailer up in Gaylord again this year? * *I hope so, *you have some great items for sale.
It would be great to have you come over after the races for the barbeque. * *When you get a chance, *give me a call,
I need to talk to you about something.

Tim

Tim, as you know, I'm only about 10 minutes away from Anchor
Bay as well so there's a bunch of us down here that would
like to see you come down this winter. In fact you can stay
with me! I've got a blow up matress that I'll put right in
between my sled and my tools. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Just make sure it's faster
in the morning! * http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Oh, and when you come down, bring one
of your SLOWER sleds so I can have a chance at beating you.
Not like last year when you got 10+ sled lengths on me in
the field behind you house when you brought out that wicked
97 Z of yours. *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nervous.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Oh, and by the way, I need to get my sled back because I'm
going through widthdrawls!

hello again; what pipes are u running now? still crank shops or did u go jaws?

We have tested with the Jaws pipes on a "Stock" 809, *as that is the only way, * as we were told by Jaws, *that the Jaws pipes are designed to perform. * (Stock=No Porting, No Head work, Stock Pistons, * etc)

In My Opinion, *we could not achieve the level of * *"Consistant" * Performance, *that we could and consistantly do obtain from the CrankShop Pipes. * In plain Laymans terms, *the Jaws Pipes were to Finicky for my personal preference. * I personally think that the power band is too narrow, * and that they turn too many RPM's. * But before anybody hacks at this post, remember, *this is just my opinion.

I am sure there are some Jaws users out there, *who paid big bucks for their Jaws Pipes and think they are the best thing since sliced bread. * And that is Great, *but I perfer the Good Ole' Crankshop Pipes. * *Also with Crankshop, *you have the option of Porting, *Head Cutting, *Squish Adjustment, *Dome Reconfiguration, *Etc, *with-out having to worry about the effect of the pipes. * Sort of like having your cake and eating it too!

ZMachMan....

P.S.

Did I mention that the CrankShop Pipes Fit Much Nicer and Were A Lot Easier To Install.........

CaN YOU SAY, * *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif??, to a new topic, just a idea, but machs back,............ * * *...... * * *and people are thinking freakin power, sheet, frock, and DAn , cool, ... now back to reality, Doo you think it`s a function of how fast *the pipe reaches a temp. where its at least 90% effficiant?

Not only the Temp Don, *but at what RPM the Pipes Starts to make Power and What RPM the Power drops back off, ( How wide the power band is). * In my research, *the Crankshop makes Power in a much wider Power Band and at a much lower RPM, *than does the Jaws. * *I would think that this would Translate into More Torque and a pipe that is much more forgiving, *when it comes to tuning. * Again, *just my opinion.

Z...........

Tim, good to see you posting on here again, we certainly have missed your expertise! Sounds like you have been pretty busy, hope you find some time to "play" in there somewhere!
Thanks DooZ http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

exactly....zman... *i can remember back having this discution with u n you seemed to want to try the jaws.....heehe n i had told u that jaws makes big hp. but hp at high rpm wich meens no torque. all hes dyno sheets starts at an rpm like 7400 and up.. i still believe that crank shop is the way to go on skidoo. they make torque.. for drags. but on the same token it is still *hard to beat stock pipes with a stock engine. just with an exsaust tip (B and B) will make 5+ hp n not lose any anywhere. with after market u gain (10+) but lose some eles where. usualy down low. if your ported the pipes are a nice increase cause again when porting your rpm usualy goes up also.

DooZ,

It was great to hear from you again! *Did you get much riding in this past winter? * As you know, *the riding was kind of hit and miss here at best this year. *

MachZ69,

I do remember the past conversations about the Jaws Pipes that we have had and since we talked last, *I had a chance to work with the Jaws Pipes. * In all the testing I did this spring with the jaws, *As I previously Stated, *I found them to be too "Peaky", *in their power band, *and much to inconsistant. * I read your post in the Classifieds about the CrankShop Pipes, *and I think I can help you out. * Drop me an email.

ZMachMan.

Welcome back Tim! I have been busy working so I havent had a chance to post lately. Still trying to make 500 http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Nice to hear from you once again LadyK..... * I have a feeling your going to hit that 500 mark before you know it!

Tim

hey kim ! glad to see your still alive *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif *i was about to ask permafrost if he had you tied up in the basment so he can use the computer *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


We should start planing the BBQ ...

Yes we will definately start planning for the Q. Now it is summer and time for work *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Pesky cottagers.Once school is out i will be working 6 days a week, starting at 5 or 6 a.m. depending how hot it gets. Target date for the Q is Sept. 7 the day after my wedding anniversary. http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i was about to ask permafrost if he had you tied up in the basment so he can use the computer *
[/b][/quote] I have my own computer now too but have to share internet and permafrost is in the TDR quite a bit, and my land got logged on me and im in the process of suing the landowner who&#39;s land is next to mine who sent the logger in to our property, im out between $20,000 - $40,000! Permafrost is out in the bush right now with the forester counting stumps.

The folks&#39; property buts up against the Crown, so we had the MNR run the line for us. Mother wasn&#39;t impressed with where it went (she grew up on it) It would cost a fortune to get a proper survey done. Better safe than sorry when getting logging done, especially beside the Crown.

Your neighbour sounds like ours. The logger went by his directions & ended up paying his neighbour $5,000 *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

That is exactly what happened the logger took his word for it and now he&#39;s being hung out to dry.The other land owner used to hold the mortgage on our property for us and the previous owner so he knew exactly where our property is, he was trying to rip me off and now the poor logger has to pay. Luckily he hasnt given the other land owner any $$$$.

That&#39;s a pretty messed up situation.

Well so far they counted trees on less than 1/4 of the lot that got logged and we are at 160 trees average width of 18", cedar,yellow birch, hard maple, soft maple,spruce,white birch and god knows what else. The deer used to inhabit the area in the winter big time so know they have to find somewhere else to live in the winter. The forester says the trees havent been cut in that area for over 100 yrs http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

How far past the lot line did they go?

Depending on how badly they cleaned it off, you might want to consider planting white pine seedlings there now. I have no idea how many trees the parents have planted each year since we&#39;ve had the property logged.

If you don&#39;t the only thing that will grow up will be balsams & raspberries.

Zmachman must be a popular fellow, we&#39;re up to 5 pages now http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Hey revrnd they went way past the line. They logged the ENTIRE piece of property including parts of the shoreline http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
I was gonna get white cedars to plant,(big ones 5&#39;+) as that was what was here after the white pines. The cedars are between 100-150 yrs old. There is lots of monster burned out white pine stumps from a big fire in 1928. This forest will never be the same even in my childrens lifetime. It was also a major wintering ground for deer and i do see a bit of moose sign too. The ground is littered with deer sign EVERYWHERE and deer hair. They wont come there anymore as it will provide NO shelter . Today I saw a muskrat, beaver,kingfisher
pileated woodpecker(huge),unidentified hawk and a partridge with 4 newly hatched little ones. *I dont mean to sound like a tree hugger but i did *http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif those trees. The place is a demolition zone now almost impossible to walk through. Damaged and pushed down trees everywhere http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

enough ranting for now http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

How could you not know that they were there? That&#39;s some really screwed up stuff. I feel for you.
Caleb

Caleb we have almost 80 acres and the piece they logged was on the other side of the river. We knew they were logging near there and warned the logger we had land there.But the other land owner assured the logger it was his http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

That&#39;s a real drag guys. *I truly feel your frustration and dissappointment. *

I can&#39;t believe a logger would not demand to have a up to date survey in his hands, before he starts to cut.

FishHog

At times logging isn&#39;t the most reputable business. I&#39;ve heard of instances where the guy will offer a landowner a flat price for the standing timber, when in fact the value is several times more.

When my parents have had their property logged, they get a copy of the "scale" from the sawmill as to how much timber was brought in. They set a fee per thousand feet of whatever type of log, white or red pine, maple, beech. No disputes then.

i feel for you guys, hope that all turns out to best for you

wow guys that is unreal. man i hope things work out for yah but i know there is no real way of replacing it.

Well on the upside it will make for great winter, maybe we will buy a new trailer http://www.snowmobileworld-s2.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif