Random Posts (An alternate to side discussions)

[Hornless.Rhino]

When you think about it, for the average joe earth hour is kinda pointless.

If you're running off a coal or nuclear plant, I believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) it takes a while to adjust to the reduced load (and so they may decide it's not worth it).

If you're running off green energy (such as wind or hydro) you could adjust quicker, but it's kinda pointless as it's green anyway.

Since earth hour is at night, solar is not worth discussing.

As the bumper stickers say: Earth first. We'll strip mine the other planets later.

[Ray.R]

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Hornless.Rhino wrote:

As the bumper stickers say: Earth first. We'll strip mine the other planets later.

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Does that mean you strip mine Earth first, then the other planets?

[Hornless.Rhino]

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@Ray.R wrote:

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Hornless.Rhino wrote:

As the bumper stickers say: Earth first. We'll strip mine the other planets later.

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Does that mean you strip mine Earth first, then the other planets?

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Yes.

[SnowMule]

[Ray.R]

What is the benefit of the extra room behind the seat?  Cargo?  Or does it improve performance in d-e-e-p snow (powder)? or both? 

Been away from snowmobiles for a long time.

[PaulG.]

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@Ray.R wrote:

Been away from snowmobiles for a long time.

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Drove my first sleds ever just a few weeks ago. Got to drive a 120 hp two-stroke Ski-Doo and a 120 hp four-stroke Yamaha. Wished I had had "power steering" since the snow was so crusty (worked my arms to hell) but other than that what a blast. The power was almost intimidating. Almost. 

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

Ray:

To hold beer, lots of cases of beer. No cooler required (unless it is so cold out you need to keep them from freezing).

-AK2DM

[SnowMule]

Longer track = more traction in deep pow.  Mountain sleds are 150+ inches (mine's 155, couple buddies with 163's), the sno-x race and flatland/trail sleds are 130-150ish.

And a longer track means more tunnel (the aluminum "body" the seat/gastank/case/rear bumper goes on) to clear it.  No "radiator" on these like a car, the coolant goes through the tunnel to a heat exchanger on the back.  Snow kicked up from the tail end of the track keeps that heat exchanger cool, which cools the antifreeze for the engine.

No beers when i'm riding, save that for afterwards.

@PaulG - Should have opted for the Polaris.  150+hp, and a hell of a lot lighter than the yamaha.

[Jeffrey_Zola]

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@SnowMule wrote:

Longer track = more traction in deep pow.  Mountain sleds are 150+ inches (mine's 155, couple buddies with 163's), the sno-x race and flatland/trail sleds are 130-150ish.

And a longer track means more tunnel (the aluminum "body" the seat/gastank/case/rear bumper goes on) to clear it.  No "radiator" on these like a car, the coolant goes through the tunnel to a heat exchanger on the back.  Snow kicked up from the tail end of the track keeps that heat exchanger cool, which cools the antifreeze for the engine.

No beers when i'm riding, save that for afterwards.

@PaulG - Should have opted for the Polaris.  150+hp, and a hell of a lot lighter than the yamaha.

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Note to self: Do NOT- I repeat DO NOT sit anywhere near SnowMule when he cracks any of those beers at the campfire!!!!!!  

[PaulG.]

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@SnowMule wrote:

@PaulG - Should have opted for the Polaris.  150+hp, and a hell of a lot lighter than the yamaha.

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That was a great part of the fun. Both were 120HP but totally different machines. 2 stroke ski doo was torquey, quick and light. It almost got away from me a couple of times. And it was a little noisey. The 4 stroke Yamaha was a quiet cruiser. Could go all day on that one. If I ever buy one it won't be to "cruise". I like adrenelin rush crazy stuff. I'll try and get a Polaris next time.