We are coming up on the tail end of snowmobile season and I wanted to share a few things for our readers to keep in mind this time of year. \u00a0It\u2019s easy to just throw your machine into the trailer at the end of the day and assume you will clean it up after the next ride. \u00a0The problem is that next ride could be next year at this point. \u00a0Then you have to take care of your dirty sled that hasn\u2019t been summarized before you go out for the first ride next season. \u00a0Take the time now to at least keep it clean and throw a bottle of fuel stabilizer in the tank. \u00a0You will thank yourself next year!<\/p>\n
The temperatures are rising this time of year but don\u2019t let that go to your head. \u00a0A lot of us think that if it is 35-40 degrees at the start of the ride then we can ride in shorts and a tee shirt. \u00a0Don\u2019t be this guy; it can still be plenty cold on the trail! \u00a0If you do happen to break down or get stuck then you will be happy to have the extra layers.<\/p>\n
Also, warmer temps mean thinner ice. \u00a0I know this should go without saying but we all know someone that has lost their sled to thin ice. \u00a0Be smart. \u00a0If you have an ice hut, you want to think about getting that off the water soon too. \u00a0\u00a0Here is a quick reference list below. \u00a0Feel free to add any of your tips too!<\/p>\n
DON\u2019T:<\/p>\n
Store your sled dirty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\u201ctrust the ice\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Assume you can summarize your sled after the \u201cnext ride\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ride alone<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Go out unprepared just because \u201cit\u2019s March\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
DO:<\/p>\n
Ride safe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Treat this as your last ride of the season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Continue to maintain your sled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Keep a spare belt with you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Enjoy the last of the snow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
That\u2019s it for now. \u00a0Just a couple quick reminders for you cold weather fans. \u00a0Be Safe, Have fun, and stay Fired Up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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