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Shaping up to be a good year to get some off season rides in. On this ride Andy didn't have studs, it was doable and a good day. We're going out this weekend but with the freeze up there will definitely be some ice. I'm selling a studded front and 24mx has good deals on some really good rear studded tires.

Hey Happy New Year to you too Mr. Drummer! Hope you had a good holiday!

@TeamStruggleBunny Thanks!

You and me both lol. More seat time, balance drills and short burst of riding just over your skill until it become the norm. (I need more of this last part!)

We need another freeze up! Hope we get a good crew out this winter.

The rules vary by association I imagine. The rule for NBDRA is to let the faster rider by. You don't need to stop but you assist with the pass to prevent reckless passes that might put someone into the rhubarb. This is regardless of whether you're in the same class or not. But yes I definitely need to learn to pass effectively.

I did get it sorted. It was the fuel filter in the tank. Happened twice and has happened to at least two others I know for certain. Working theory was the release agent or debris left in the tank from the manufacturing process was gumming up the sock filter in the tank. I carry a spare now but haven't had any issues. I was told rinsing the tank out with some soap and water then gas before reinstalling was the fix. But after the original filter and the replacement failed I must have gotten all the crap out. Pretty frustrating but simple to solve in the end. Now at 140hrs and no further issues.

PS I now have a spare brand new fuel pump because I panic bought before figuring out the issue lol.

They are some pretty epic trails, a favourite are to ride for sure.

Hey thank you! Yes Goshen, do know the area? Google Goshen Snowmobile Club and that'll give you the start point but best to go with someone who knows where the trails are as they are not obvious or marked.

@TeamStruggleBunny My brother brought me there this past September. Real fun day. My first real enduro ride. Now I am hooked for life!

@@reneouellette9934 It is a great place to test the waters of off road riding. We're lucky with the amount of areas we have to ride.

The really technical riding does favour the xcw but I'm riding the xc most of the time for most everything. It does get warm without a fan though when you're grinding through rocks and roots.

On the KTM, never. Not sure how many hours or seasons but short of some serious and deliberate abuse it's pretty hard to kill the clutch on most of these bike. I don't think I've ever replaced one, though other probably have.

And I thought it would be the Neutical dog balls that got people haha

Hey really appreciate the feedback and glad you had a good laugh!

Oh damn😯! That's a lot of damage. No real good side other than it the end of the season... Not a lot of consolation there. Hope you heal quickly and fully Mike!

@ Thanks brother, I’ll be healed up in time for next years ride! Can’t wait haha

I knew it had a name, couldn't remember it lol.

Hopefully we'll get you back out for some more trail time before the snow.

It'll take some time to figure out what works so the video tells the story without being discordant.

@TeamStruggleBunny For sure but it'll make for cool stories when you do! Is it the 360? I'm at work so watched half muted lol

@@chris.tine_b_ No just mounted the old GoPro on the rear fender. Thought about a 360, maybe next time.

@@TeamStruggleBunny Cool!!

Complete trooper on some challenging terrain!

We're always happy to get people out for a ride. A good place to start is usually over on Claudie road. When are you typically available to ride?

Tons of good trails near Sussex for sure. Seems everyone has been working at having trails to play on and there are some real gems out there.

Looking at 28 Sept for the SB Open Invitational to the North Side Ride.

@@TeamStruggleBunny I’ll be there

We were back there yesterday and I couldn't make it up Ivan. It's a fun challenge so long as you know when you're not going to make it and don't try to ghost ride the bike over the top. Easy spot to crush a pipe or crack a case if you flip the bike.

The reason the hill was named will be in the next video. Someone has a conniption. Its glorious hahahaha

XC is running great. So far no more issues with filters but I carry one with me. Sitting at about 112 hours now. The head and tune are very good, smooth and good power. The original first tune in the bike was pretty good, but that one gave the dash code if you hit the started when it was running. The second tune was the best, very meaty down low and hard hitting, I liked that one. The third factory tune...was underwhelming. Really took away power down low. Didn't like it at all so that got me onto the TSP set up.

TPI vs TBI or xc-w vs xc...that's a tough one. Both my bikes have WP 6500 forks. The xcw is a '19 MY and I have the PV turned out to near flush and it runs really strong. Chassis and suspension are more compliant so over a long day of hitting trails it probably won't wear you out as much. Also it has a fan so that's a bonus for the bike. That said I put three hours on the trails yesterday and I took the xc. I need to take them out and do a solid back to back on a variety of terrain.

Lol, the look on your face said it all. It happens and going back, possibly against the flow of oncoming bike is a bad idea, so forward makes sense until you regain the course. Honest mistake and easily done with the broken tape and a beaten in line that looks correct.

Hahaha, you're right I didn't get raise flag, didn't even pick up on that. I'd better come with a box of Timbits before the next race lol. Timing and scoring is tough and I really appreciate the volunteers that step up to record every bike. On a short course like this it must have been challenging for sure and the young guy was doing a great job.

@@TeamStruggleBunny no doubt

Thank you sir. Some felt good, but for a lot of it I was not on my A game lol. That's how it goes lol

Sure did! Good memories there, cutting clearing, and seeing it all come together on race day and the party afterwards.

I was running out of energy so the timing worked out lol. I'll be there next year with my Cardo on to get in on the smack talk haha.

@@TeamStruggleBunny The smack talk makes it wayyy more interesting lol

Maybe hang a pool noodle off the tree on the left to easy people to the right? haha. Bridges were all solid for sure!

I was annoyed with myself and trying to put a charge on.