Stay tuned. We are working on getting this put together as we speak. We should be able to post something soon

SWRules

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oh boy, OH BOY, w00t w00t w00t w00t

Is it going to be in lower michigan?

Is it going to be in lower michigan?[/b]
:lmao: I doubt it :crazy:

Thats probably the deciding factor whether i can go or not.

Stay tuned. We are working on getting this put together as we speak. We should be able to post something soon

SWRules[/b]
Brian, good thing nobody is holding their breath! LOL....

Brian, good thing nobody is holding their breath! LOL....[/b]

It was only 9 days ago when Brian made the first post. I have been scouring the internet for hours trying to locate the best place to hold the next ride. I have sent the links to Brian and he is looking them over.

One year we had to trailer out of town to get to snow. The next year many thought that the accommodations were a bit overpriced. Last year, some thought that the housekeeping could have been better among other things. Hours and hours go into trying to make sure that things get better each year. This year is no different. Please be patient. It may be a few to even several weeks yet before a final announcement is made.

We are going to try to hold the ride somewhere between AuTrain and Munising, but nothing is for sure yet. We wanted to have it at the Pair A Dice hotel in Christmas (across from Foggy's), but it looks like they have closed the doors.

So, hang in there people and we'll have something for you soon! :cool:

I thought the Best Western in Houghton was very reasonable, I paid more to stay at Diggers per night. :wink: Whatever you guys decide will work, just gaurantee snow :thumbsup:

I know you guys are working hard on this.......Please know it is appreciated very much ! ! Thxs !

Snow4

I know you guys are working hard on this.......Please know it is appreciated very much ! ! Thxs !

Snow4[/b]

We narrowed it down to five or six places last night.

We narrowed it down to five or six places last night.[/b]
I'd be happy with just one place :lmao: I know you guys are working vary hard on this. And it is very much appreciated like Snow4 says. I just can't wait to ride with all of you again. I had a BLAST on the last trip.

It was only 9 days ago when Brian made the first post. I have been scouring the internet for hours trying to locate the best place to hold the next ride. I have sent the links to Brian and he is looking them over.

One year we had to trailer out of town to get to snow. The next year many thought that the accommodations were a bit overpriced. Last year, some thought that the housekeeping could have been better among other things. Hours and hours go into trying to make sure that things get better each year. This year is no different. Please be patient. It may be a few to even several weeks yet before a final announcement is made.

We are going to try to hold the ride somewhere between AuTrain and Munising, but nothing is for sure yet. We wanted to have it at the Pair A Dice hotel in Christmas (across from Foggy's), but it looks like they have closed the doors.

So, hang in there people and we'll have something for you soon! :cool:[/b]
Just wondering what dates that's all. Some folks have to put in way in advance to get time off. I know you guys are working hard on it. I know most people don't care where it is, just when it is. :D

Just wondering what dates that's all. Some folks have to put in way in advance to get time off. I know you guys are working hard on it. I know most people don't care where it is, just when it is. :D[/b]


Well, why didn't ya just say so, buddy? :D

We're not 100% sure because there may be some scheduling difficulties with what ever establishment we decide to go with, but it looks like Monday, Jan 28th - Saturday, Feb 1st 2008. We're going to try to stick with those dates if we can.

There ya go! :cool:

I know I'll have fun wherever it is, RIDE ON............. :thumbsup:

Well, why didn't ya just say so, buddy? :D

We're not 100% sure because there may be some scheduling difficulties with what ever establishment we decide to go with, but it looks like Monday, Jan 28th - Saturday, Feb 1st 2008. We're going to try to stick with those dates if we can.

There ya go! :cool:[/b]
Cool beans! Thanks! :cool:

Cool beans! Thanks! :cool:[/b][attachment=37112:yeah_that.gif] :D :D :D

I would like to know the dates for sure. however getting time off work in winter has never been a problem. someone11 you can attend just one day if that helps. if not ,there are several of us that ride the Irons area a few time a year together if we can. kid rocker can stay with me , :) I will go outside buddy

Me, too!

I would like to know the dates for sure. however getting time off work in winter has never been a problem. someone11 you can attend just one day if that helps. if not ,there are several of us that ride the Irons area a few time a year together if we can. kid rocker can stay with me , :) I will go outside buddy[/b]
Barry, as always I enjoy your company and riding with you. I would love to stay with ya. :D

Me, too![/b]
Keith, count me in. Always look forward staying with you too. :D

well, any dates for sure yet?

Sad news my SW family. I might not be able to make the 08 sw ride. I just got done spending $3.000 on my truck to get it fixed. :bash: The whole front end was replaced. Including , all ball joints. inner and outer wheel & hub bearings, inner axle seals, both tie rod ends. The whole nine yards. And the front, rear, & transfer case cleaned and lubed. All this done, took a big chunk of money out that I was saving for this ride. I can go without a week of riding. But I can't go without a vehicle. At least I still have the weekends to go riding. I'M BUMMIN :(

What charity are you guys thinking of for this year? Breast cancer again?

My neighbor came over wearing a pretty cool shirt the other day CLICK (http://www.savethetatas.com/)

SP - It is a long way off, you can save it up again. Start eating Hot dogs and busch's beans :p

Butch, this is sad news indeed. But, we are still in July and you saved that much the first part of the year you can do it again.......It won't be the same without you up there. You can doo it !

Snow4

I would have to hate to miss out on this ride. But due to my truck. I am unsure of my financial situation at this time. But if I can swing it I'll be there. :unsure:

What charity are you guys thinking of for this year? Breast cancer again?

My neighbor came over wearing a pretty cool shirt the other day CLICK (http://www.savethetatas.com/)[/b]
I thought it was talked about that we might go with Autism this year. Another great charity imo. Either one is fine with me but I don't know about me wearing one of those shirts Matt.. :huh:

Snow4

I was under the impression it was still going to be breast cancer. I could be wrong...

Why not support the Thumbdoctor fund for mentally unstable sledders LOL

Why not support the Thumbdoctor fund for mentally unstable sledders LOL[/b]


:p I thought we were already dooing that... :lmao:

There's a line in my sig about that..."There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"... I have crossed the line!!!!!!"

I too was under the impression that we were doing breast cancer yet again. That is what I have been telling companies and places for lodging as I have talked to them. We did do autism the first year and then switched to breast cancer the second year. I also could be wrong, but I was under the impression that we were going to stick it out with breast cancer as long as we were holding the ride.

Like I said Guys, Either one is fine. Breast Cancer is a great charity to work up donations for. :thumbsup:

Snow4

How much is it all together (gas, hotels, food...) to do this ride?

How much is it all together (gas, hotels, food...) to do this ride?[/b]
well hotel prices would be premature. gas: figure gas there and back home and gas for the sled while your riding(oil too). food: how many days and what and how much you eat. to save dollars find a trailer going north with an empty spot and work a deal out. I know you will be in school at the time so it may only be a couple days or so for you.

ill have my own trailer, I dont know the gas consumption of my sled, all i know is that it is 7.5 gallons.

What do you mean the hotel prices are premature?

How much is it all together (gas, hotels, food...) to do this ride?[/b]

Well this is a expensive sport but worth every copper penny spent. I always figured a 100 bucks a day after the hotel is paid-for. The reason I say a 100 is you never know what you will need once your up there . Some days you could burn 3 tanks of gas out in the powder and not even ride that night . It all varies to some point , weather ,food ,beer ,how much riding, breakdowns, bets, and misc things (shirts hats .....)

Snow4 and I figure around 700 -1500 dollars for a week of riding w/2 sleds. That includes food, lodging which is in the ballpark of 65 night pending on the place and if your bunking w/ someone to split the cost .Snow4 and I try to get a place with a kitchenette to cut the cost of eating out all the time too, its alot cheaper.

On oil I top off every day before we ride , if I remember right we went through 3 gals last year for the week in 2 sleds. Not to sure where you will end up on this with your sled , 7.5 gals I'd be looking into a gas caddy to carry . Depending on your milage you might be ok from town to town . On a average we took on roughly 6 gal when we filled up out on the trail . If someone needed fuel , we headed for the next pump.

One thing you can count on is ... everyone we rode with last year looked out for eachother while out riding and we always had a plan for whatever came up . <<< AND THIS IS WHY THE SW PEOPLE ARE SO GREAT!!!. when you run big groups your bound to have somthing go south. We had a few miscues last year from toasted hyfax out on the trail , siezed motor, low oil & fuel AND LOST!!! But in the end we all had a blast

I think your biggest hurdle will be figuring out your range of fuel and oil usage. In the past I packed a qt in the sled . You might not need it but someone in your group just might ....RIGHT Double AA?


Hope you can make it ,this past year was our 1st and it was a blast wont miss another as long as there is one.

MUTT

It all varies to some point ,bets, and misc things (shirts hats .....)


MUTT[/b] :dazed: :dazed:


The reason it is premature is because we don&#39;t know yet how much room&#39;s will be for this ride.

Snow4

lol, i know i can scratch of beer from the tap. I dont have anyway to carry extra parts axcept for whatever i can fit in my coat or pants. Theres no way for me to carry extra fuel. Im sure someone would be willing to carry extra parts for me. I have to find a way to come up with the money.

One thing i would be a little nervous about is deep powder riding. The sled doesnt have as much ground clearance as the newer sleds and it has a short track. I guess ill just have to follow in someones tracks.

Im not too worried about parts because ill have a ton of extras by the time the ride comes around. I have 4 coils, not including the ones on the sled now, i plan to get extra belts just in case, and a few spark plugs, not sure of anything else ill need.

Groomed trails you will be fine. You need to go about 50-70 miles on a tank of fuel. We will average around 140 miles a day. I would figure out how to carry extra oil and belt though.

One thing i would be a little nervous about is deep powder riding. The sled doesnt have as much ground clearance as the newer sleds and it has a short track. I guess ill just have to follow in someones tracks.[/b]

Just stick with me, I&#39;ll keep it slow and on the trail :thumbsup: :lookaround:

Just stick with me, I&#39;ll keep it slow and on the trail :thumbsup: :lookaround:[/b]
two words i never thought id here from you jason

maybe i can make something on my rear bumper bar to carry the oil and belt, and maybe a small gas can.

Im not too worried about speed. Im actually pretty curious myself as to how fast my sled goes. I guess if i go on this ride i could find out on a big straight away.

You should have room under the hood i would assume for a belt and a quart of oil.

maybe i can make something on my rear bumper bar to carry the oil and belt, and maybe a small gas can.

Im not too worried about speed. Im actually pretty curious myself as to how fast my sled goes. I guess if i go on this ride i could find out on a big straight away.[/b]


I know it will go somewhere near 100 if I tie a rope to it. :D

I know it will go somewhere near 100 if I tie a rope to it. :D[/b]
:lmao: :lmao:

lol

There is a spot under the hood but i need to find something to put it in. There is no box under the hood.

two words i never thought id here from you jason[/b]

It must be the heat ....Jason go put your head in the freezer your over heating :lmao:

some11 youll be suprized what that citation will do in the deep . when I was growing up I rode a 250 elan in 3 ft of fluff( when we got snow then) and it went anywhere . I had to open all the trails for everyone else , they all had big ole tanks and could not get anywhere till i broke it open.
Todays sleds weigh 450 lbs your sled is alot lighter then that, i bet even with you on it! Think about a backpack to carry things .

mutt

Just stick with me, I&#39;ll keep it slow and on the trail :thumbsup: :lookaround:[/b]

My buddy is getting OLD! :tongue:

Thanks snowmutt, i completely forgot about a backpack. Thats what ill do, put it all in a backpack.

My sleds dry weight is 352 lbs. Im a little over 100. I may be able to go in powder but i dont think very fast. If i dont keep the momentum going i think ill get stuck. I may be wrong, its just ive never rode it in deep powder.

Im a little over 100.[/b]

Holy Crap !!! :ohmy:

Tell you what, If I make it down for the ride, I&#39;ll puy YOU in MY back pack ... w00t

J/K!!

Thanks snowmutt, i completely forgot about a backpack. Thats what ill do, put it all in a backpack.

My sleds dry weight is 352 lbs. Im a little over 100. I may be able to go in powder but i dont think very fast. If i dont keep the momentum going i think ill get stuck. I may be wrong, its just ive never rode it in deep powder.[/b]
My dad swears that the old 85 tundra will do circles around my 800 gade with a 1 3/4 track. I told him mayby so but not with him on it lol.

Holy Crap !!! :ohmy:
Tell you what, If I make it down for the ride, I&#39;ll puy YOU in MY back pack ... w00t
J/K!![/b]
I was thinking the same

I know it will go somewhere near 100 if I tie a rope to it. :D[/b]
make sure you keep up, or he will try. :wink:

Just stick with me, I&#39;ll keep it slow and on the trail :thumbsup: :lookaround:[/b]
RIIIGHT. This is what he wants you to think. :hallo1:

:lmao:

Im not worried about the sled on trail, the speedo goes till 100. The dual carbs help a bit with the speed. Im more worried off trail.

Ok.......Snow4 is just flat out going to ask. :lookaround: :lookaround: .........Any news on this ride yet? It&#39;s now into Aug so anything encouraging would be nice.

There, I said it !

Snow4

please :whistling:

I&#39;m all EARS... ready and waiting please...... :unsure:

Im not rushing it. Heck, my sled is collecting rust right now. Still needs to be bondoed and still needs paint. Its just been too darn hot and humid to work.

We are within just a few days of making an announcement. It will be worth the wait...I hope.

So far the dates are as mentioned earlier in this post.

We are within just a few days of making an announcement. It will be worth the wait...I hope.

So far the dates are as mentioned earlier in this post.[/b]
Awesome..... :thumbsup: Thx

Snow4

Awesome..... :thumbsup: Thx

Snow4[/b]

Same goes here Keith! :thumbsup:

:whistling: LOL

man sure seems like a long couple of days. :whistling:

I&#39;m not sure what to say. There have been a couple of extra hurdles put in our way. We&#39;re moving as fast as we can. Promise.

We currently have our location as well as some ideas for the ride,,,, we are dealing with pricing on lodging. We have a decent price now, but are working on a better price for all of us. Please be patient and with some luck, we can have everything posted before next weekend,,,,

Thanks for the update!!

I now have all the information,,,, I will be posting it when I get back home,,,, I am currently in Illinois for work but should be home Tuesday night. I will do my best to have all the details up by Wednesday night,,,,,

everyone else getting excited!!!!

everyone else getting excited!!!![/b]
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everyone else getting excited!!!![/b]


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Nah... LOL

I can barely contain myself!!!!!!!

I can barely contain myself!!!!!!![/b] :ohmy: Get Ready cause he we come !!!

:ohmy: Get Ready cause he we come !!![/b]
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You guy&#39;s are killin me !

Snow4

You guy&#39;s are killin me !

Snow4[/b]

i know where your going, can you read this black spot? MICHIGAN

:thumbsup:

I have a good idea... but i&#39;m waiting for the when where and why.......lol

I know where we&#39;re go ing... nah nah nah nah nah nah.... :)


We&#39;re posting tomorrow!!!!! :thumbsup:

I know where we&#39;re go ing... nah nah nah nah nah nah.... :)
We&#39;re posting tomorrow!!!!! :thumbsup:[/b]
lol :p

We&#39;re posting tomorrow!!!!! :thumbsup:[/b]

Riiiight :whistling:

I know where we&#39;re go ing... nah nah nah nah nah nah.... :)
We&#39;re posting tomorrow!!!!! :thumbsup:[/b]
you said a couple days ago , long ago :rolleyes: . :sarcasm: I know young punk.

Well, maybe there really isn&#39;t going to be one. :whistling:

We are just teasing.............................. :slick: :cool: w00t :rolleyes: :wink: :sarcasm: :sly: :lmao:

Now heres whats really bad,,,, there is an invisible pinned topic in this forum that has all the information about the ride!!!! See, it is posted today, ROFLMAO,,,, as soon as we get a chance to get the post read by idooski and mxzwfo, we will make it visible. Should happen by tonight!!!

Now heres whats really bad,,,, there is an invisible pinned topic in this forum that has all the information about the ride!!!! See, it is posted today, ROFLMAO,,,, as soon as we get a chance to get the post read by idooski and mxzwfo, we will make it visible. Should happen by tonight!!![/b]
Ok, so this is without a doubt , most definetly the VERY LAST tease right?? right ??

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Snow4

Ok, so this is without a doubt , most definetly the VERY LAST tease right?? right ??

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Snow4[/b]

Maaaaybe.... :lmao:

Now heres whats really bad,,,, there is an invisible pinned topic in this forum that has all the information about the ride!!!! See, it is posted today, ROFLMAO,,,, as soon as we get a chance to get the post read by idooski and mxzwfo, we will make it visible. Should happen by tonight!!![/b]

Thanks Puree for invisible link, got info. Won&#39;t tell snow4 :undercover: :undercover: :undercover:

All you need is you secret decoder spy glass :whistling: It&#39;s that easy. :blush: I thought everyone had one. :crazy:

SHHHHH,,,, Mike we werent supposed to let anyone know about that ring,,,, mention it again and we will revoke the darned thing!!!!

Ring, What Ring? I got a spyglass? If you come after me I&#39;ll send the Jack pine triple after you!

I have been talking to my wife and think we will try to attend the SW Ride. We probably can only stay for two nights but, I think it would be fun. Are you able to rent a machine there? I have mine but my wife will need one. I&#39;m hoping I can get a very good deal on one when in Michigan but won&#39;t know that until they drag them from the back out onto the showroom floor again.

Richard & Terri

I have been talking to my wife and think we will try to attend the SW Ride. We probably can only stay for two nights but, I think it would be fun. Are you able to rent a machine there? I have mine but my wife will need one. I&#39;m hoping I can get a very good deal on one when in Michigan but won&#39;t know that until they drag them from the back out onto the showroom floor again.

Richard & Terri[/b]
I may be able to get you on a 01 grand touring 600. for 100 bucks a day.