The Week I Owned A Snowmobile

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  • @russvetter4250
    @russvetter4250 День назад +295

    Your mechanical abilities are incredible, but what's more impressive is your videography, it is unmatched. Your camera angles, and editing are the best on RUclips.

  • @LeonardoBenine
    @LeonardoBenine День назад +148

    Hey Simon, Leonardo from Brazil.
    I’m sorry about your snowmobile but I’ve got to say your RUclips channel is in another level.
    No talking, no ego. Just plain mechanical ability. Thank you for that.

    • @alessandro1201
      @alessandro1201 День назад +11

      Faço minhas tuas palavras mano!! É o conteúdo perfeito!! Uma pena o que ocorreu mesmo.

    • @leotherocker94
      @leotherocker94 День назад +3

      Outro Leonardo brasileiro aqui e concordo contigo!
      Melhor coisa é que o Simon não fica falando.

    • @brunojpb123
      @brunojpb123 День назад +2

      concordo

    • @EstevaoCPires
      @EstevaoCPires День назад +3

      Olha os brasileiros aparecendo kkk fico feliz demais ver o pessoal por aqui apreciando este canal que é uma obra de arte!!

    • @Kenny1977-b1j
      @Kenny1977-b1j День назад +1

      Another excellent vid, with added drama

  • @GreatNorth104
    @GreatNorth104 День назад +146

    "We become smarter, by doing the dumbest of things..."
    No one got hurt, and a lesson has been learned. Glad you're ok Simon!

    • @friguy4444
      @friguy4444 День назад +2

      I dunno.. He was already pretty damn smart! LOL. I don't think he could have learned too much from this except "Don't forget important things". Which I suspect he already knew. Sigh...... So sad.

    • @Ibrahim-oo6ql
      @Ibrahim-oo6ql День назад +1

      @@friguy4444 And how a fire extinguisher is very important

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  17 часов назад +5

      Truly. I'll never get past doing a few dumb things here and there, always learning.

    • @GreatNorth104
      @GreatNorth104 17 часов назад +1

      @@SimonFordman we are all (and should be) still learning! Cheers!

  • @KosmosRockstar
    @KosmosRockstar 23 часа назад +15

    I almost burst into tears at the end when the snowmobile burned down, everything was so good, it's just really good to watch...

  • @coltonkruse2313
    @coltonkruse2313 День назад +42

    Damn what an absolute bummer. You did a great job getting it running.

  • @randomrus6548
    @randomrus6548 День назад +33

    Было весело, хоть и не долго... Не расстраивайся, любой бы забыл про тормоз, кто катается не часто..)))

  • @TriumphLegend900TT
    @TriumphLegend900TT День назад +37

    Hi! The good news is :You are Ok! 😊 sometimes life sucks. Thanks for the honest content.

  • @Landroverdude101
    @Landroverdude101 День назад +39

    Serious carnage! Good to see you show your mistakes as well, on this channel. Makes your videos more relatable.

  • @canek1611
    @canek1611 День назад +20

    Очень жалко, ведь столько проделанной работы. Ваши видео просто в кайф смотреть, без лишних слов, всё спокойно и понятно.

  • @marcelotelles9455
    @marcelotelles9455 День назад +15

    Jesus, another masterpiece of yours. Signature stuff, there's revival, drama, death, sadness and hopes for the future.
    It's sad to see the horrible death of the snow mobile, but it made for a very engaging plot.

  • @yamahattr6006
    @yamahattr6006 День назад +13

    I saw you blocked the overflow pipes on the bottom of the carburetors they should have long pipes going away from the engine to the outside then if a float sticks it doesn't put fual in the airbox and set fire just goes out the overflow and you smell it before it sets on fire hopefully i love your videos also sorry you lost your snowmobile

  • @nataliaudi1991
    @nataliaudi1991 22 часа назад +6

    Rzucam wszystko i lecę oglądać film Simona na dużym ekranie ❤

  • @stevanrozic4638
    @stevanrozic4638 День назад +26

    We learn by our own mistakes,nobody got hurt thats the important thing.Keep on wrenching Simon.

  • @ditnik
    @ditnik День назад +5

    Когда Саймон только выехал на лёд, я подумал, что только сейчас разгонится и что-то где-то сломается и он остановится проверить, все ли в порядке 😅 все таки техника стоявшая долго. Но произошло, что произошло. Реальное искусство, а не просто ролик! ❤

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  17 часов назад +3

      I had it out for about 20 minutes prior before leaving the brake on. At that time I popped the hood and checked on things, it was running pretty great.

    • @edhoefsmit5463
      @edhoefsmit5463 9 часов назад

      Get another one, that looked like fun.😊 bringing it back from dead fantastic next time use fiberglass on the hinge.

  • @low-phas
    @low-phas День назад +38

    You're seriously revolutionizing youtube content with your cool, level headed, no frills professionalism and unmatched shots. Serious time goes into these videos. A shout out to anyone else helping you with this, if such person exists.
    Change nothing. Ever. So many tubers blow up and forget what got them there in the first place.
    Cheers from a 53 year old teacher from Budapest, Hungary.
    I don't even own a car.

  • @KevinReimer-h7w
    @KevinReimer-h7w 16 часов назад +2

    It takes good character to own a mistake. Everyone watching this video has been there. Thank you for handling your situation with fortitude and grace.

  • @alegator
    @alegator День назад +14

    The ending deserves an Oscar!!! Like!!!!!!!

  • @Palarisha77
    @Palarisha77 День назад +4

    Having recently binged most of his videos, the thing that is amazing to me, besides of course the knowledge and skill in auto repair, or amazing cinematography, is that he doesn’t freak out and swear when stuff goes wrong. I’ve worked on cars and other stuff for years and when you make a mistake that wastes time, or stuff you buy doesn’t fit, or fails, it’s aggravating. Maybe he’s just really conscious of being on camera, but that is so hard! I am so emotionally invested in my car repair stuff because it’s generally fixing up old cars that family will drive, I can’t help but get emotionally angry. So I have the utmost respect for this guy. Even when his project caught on fire! “I just gotta let it go…” AND he was out on the ice?! Call him Elsa Fordman!
    You need a Merch shop with a tee that says Let It Go, with a arctic cat on fire

  • @gnp253
    @gnp253 День назад +9

    You are so gifted Simon, and also very brave! Thank you for the enjoyment in watching your videos.

  • @timothysmith3311
    @timothysmith3311 19 часов назад +2

    So much love and care went into this machine. Sometimes we question ourselves and our capabilities. From experience I can tell you I too caught my rig on fire once but was lucky enough to have access to a fire extinguisher. You have balls for not only fixing the Cat but posting the video. A real man isn't afraid to admit when an honest mistake is made.

  • @BilltheHiker
    @BilltheHiker День назад +6

    I live in the lower mid-Atlantic states and snow is rare, so I know nothing about snowmobiles. But this whole video was fascinating! Very impressive work. The last 10 minutes were beyond sad. So glad you’re OK and back home safely!

  • @KNTW559
    @KNTW559 День назад +24

    I like how you don't talk during your videos. Its better to show, not tell.

    • @ГерычАвантюрист
      @ГерычАвантюрист День назад +4

      Это точно, там и так всё понятно, как у Чарли Чаплина. 😊

    • @Texas12valve
      @Texas12valve День назад

      Turn on closed captions. If you want to read explanations of what he's doing during the video

    • @JMDogg
      @JMDogg 14 часов назад

      ​@@Geardrive427-ip8vjhe said "Perfect" while swapping that engine outta that Gran Torino.

  • @contosehistorias4216
    @contosehistorias4216 День назад +5

    Hi Simon, we all make mistakes, it's part of learning, I'm also sorry about your snowmobile, don't be discouraged you have great mechanical skills. Thanks for that.

  • @josephbelanger5053
    @josephbelanger5053 День назад +23

    Most wouldn't try to put together something that someone else has torn down. Simon is fearless and just crazy enough to not care. If it can be done he will do it. Another fun Simon video that I watch every minute

  • @ritskevandermeer
    @ritskevandermeer День назад +17

    Definitely was not expecting this..
    But still , finding your channel on RUclips is the best thing since vice grip.
    Your videos are a piece of art. And if you continue your amazing content next year you'll be buying a new one. 😊
    Thank you. And greetings from Holland!

  • @jnnyg65
    @jnnyg65 День назад +15

    The two best days in a snowmobiler’s life are the day you buy your sled, and the day you sell it.😂

  • @davegould3678
    @davegould3678 День назад +7

    Well that was just the best viewing. Brilliant to watch the way you work, methodical and knowledgeable. I must say, setting fire to it clear away mouse nests was a bit over the top😊. Main thing is that you're OK. Also, that 2 stroke sound, it took me back to my old dads Wartburg Knight from the 70's ❤. Wonderful. Thanks for a great 90 mins, didn't stop smiling, awesome!

  • @ridered7394
    @ridered7394 День назад +4

    I get it man ,all that work finally get ready for first ride.. your so excited you don’t even think about the parking break… I feel you pain 😢

  • @sos.ziodj7749
    @sos.ziodj7749 6 часов назад

    Because of you I now have a 1967 motorcycle in my garage that I paid 400$ with its engine torn down and a whole bunch of new parts. I love it!

  • @davisstout2009
    @davisstout2009 День назад +11

    Awesome videography, so sorry about the snowmobile man, that sucks. Quick comment from a dude your age that learned the hard way cause I work on my projects alone as well; just be careful lifting and moving stuff man don’t hurt your back or something. Know it sounds basic it did to me too until one haste-fueled mistake! But you work very methodically anyways man love the channel, every vid has my full attention and you never have to speak a word!

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  17 часов назад +1

      Thank you. Yea, I was starting to feel it in my back with all the pull starting, dragging the thing around, and lifting the engine. I do need to be more careful.

  • @georgewilliams1597
    @georgewilliams1597 День назад +5

    Great job Simon fixing up that old snowmobile. Sorry to see it go up in flames. See you next time...😊❤

  • @ashleyritchie4948
    @ashleyritchie4948 День назад +1

    Nice to see a real mechanic, you can tell by the way he cleaned the carb sliders, going around not vertical! Thought the mouse house was never going to end! ;-) Gutted for you Simon, what an ending!

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  17 часов назад

      The exhaust really was jam packed. Here I thought the snowmobile would be a break from the rodents

  • @danielmoore8538
    @danielmoore8538 День назад +2

    Had a low of 2° here in west Texas a few days ago and I thought that was nuts then you show a high of -6.No Thanks!😂.......Good videos 👍🏻

  • @leguerrier.cLeguerrier
    @leguerrier.cLeguerrier 22 часа назад +1

    No complain, no explain !! Merci Simon. Merci de toute cette poésie. Meilleurs vœux.

  • @chrislindquist2003
    @chrislindquist2003 День назад +18

    I'm an Arctic Cat guy and have worked on several of the cats in this generation. The only good thing about triples is how they sound. That's about it 😂. Sorry that happened though, that sucks.

    • @Migel-e4j
      @Migel-e4j 21 час назад

      Вы просто избалованны изобилием в вашей стране! Это плохой снегоход????? Вам бы Буран советский дать покататься! Что-бы вы про него потом сказали-бы)))))

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  20 часов назад +1

      It sure did sound good

  • @Wiilam_James
    @Wiilam_James День назад +47

    Greetings from Ukraine! 🇺🇦
    Thanks for converting to Celsius ))
    Your videos are very relaxing!

  • @TheTermintator12
    @TheTermintator12 День назад +6

    Man that really blows! I really hate the feeling after putting so much time and effort into a project just to have a bad accident, sorry that it happened to you, as always though you did a great job and you make great videos! Thank you for still posting a video on this project!

  • @shawty666
    @shawty666 День назад +2

    Hy Simon, love your stuff, you should make an Q&A video!

  • @rover215
    @rover215 День назад +4

    I'm only 33min in and I can't imagine how that thing's going to rip in the snow. My little RD350 was the fastest bike I owned and the only two stroke I've owned. Accelerated faster than my XS1100. I love the sound of triples, too.

  • @Vrock-bm8nf
    @Vrock-bm8nf День назад +3

    I'll be cheering for you from Japan! Good luck!

  • @snpnishanth9905
    @snpnishanth9905 Час назад +1

    Old vehicle drive in fire safety compulsory... Anyway not big damage in human... Good luck man...

  • @Kakaen955
    @Kakaen955 День назад +2

    💪😎👍👍👍❄️❄️❄️❄️🧊🧊🧊🧊👋👋hello is Siberia ❤ good luck my friend 🙏

  • @97marqedman
    @97marqedman День назад +1

    I used to have a couple sleds… but then we stopped getting much snow in the winters and I couldn’t justify them anymore. So I sold them and bought a truck and some new tools. Worth it!

  • @Matt-s3q
    @Matt-s3q День назад +2

    OMG yes, time for another cinematic masterpiece from Mr Fordman!!! lemme get my popcorn

  • @tonyk1amt806
    @tonyk1amt806 18 часов назад

    We all make mistakes, hard to catch everything all the time. Good experience putting it together and getting some fun on the snow and ice, looking forward to seeing the continuation of the story.
    Keep up the great work Simon

  • @roybatty2680
    @roybatty2680 День назад +6

    Great job despite the outcome... memories. You talkative cat brings my wife's two Siamese cats running to hear whose meowing.

  • @craignelson1669
    @craignelson1669 10 часов назад

    Your level of patience is inspiring

  • @SpaceInTime1885
    @SpaceInTime1885 День назад +1

    "Relax, alright... My ol' man, he's a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set'a tools. I can fix it".
    -Spicoli 🤘

  • @sparkplugguy8164
    @sparkplugguy8164 День назад +1

    Two stroke snowmobiles… I could only dream of such fun. Thank you for sharing this and great work as usual! A bit of advice with spark plugs from experience. I daily a two stroke car and used to clean sparks with a wire brush. They don’t like that, after a couple of heat cycles they gave up. I just don’t clean them anymore. You can spay them with some strong carb cleaner to get the grime off. In any case, I hope you can find a good sled. Keep it up!

  • @Pinkykillaz
    @Pinkykillaz День назад +2

    Саймон, ты только сильно не расстраивайся. Всякое бывает🙌🏻

  • @parrott350
    @parrott350 11 часов назад +1

    awesome, Less Camero, More Torino ! More Cats ! Always like your video's Best regards, chuck!

  • @58GoldenTiger
    @58GoldenTiger День назад +1

    I regret to hear about your project. Just glad you’re ok! Keep up the good work!

  • @TheCuttingtorch
    @TheCuttingtorch День назад +2

    YES!! AC BABY!! Dont hesitate to pick up a 90s 440 or 580 ZR/ZL.. great trail machines and a lot less to go wrong that a triple.. Good sleds.

    • @SimonFordman
      @SimonFordman  17 часов назад

      Yea the 900 triple was more than I needed

  • @phillipkeeling7327
    @phillipkeeling7327 День назад +2

    The old guys who taught me my trade usta say “One ah shit wipes 1:26:58 out ten atta boys. What a heartbreaker after all that great work. But I did notice the new Bean boots in your intro. Nice.

  • @maksimbelosludcev
    @maksimbelosludcev День назад +8

    I have a Bombardier Grand touring 700 SE in Russia, triple cylinder🤘 I bought it in the same disassembled condition, restored it in 7 years and put it on the move, now I ride, it's power💪 how it sounds and rides it's just a song 😍

  • @ALouisae
    @ALouisae День назад +1

    man, thats rough. glad you're safe, hope things work out for you man.

  • @SteBonz
    @SteBonz День назад +1

    Sorry about your snowmobile, you put a lot of hard work into it. Don't give up Simon, you learn from your mistakes💪 and your videos are very well done. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @parnasiusapolo8705
    @parnasiusapolo8705 19 часов назад

    I'm impressed by the weather in your country, I also thank you for putting the temperature in Celsius, I can't even imagine what it feels like at -19. As always, I'm enjoying your video from start to finish.... I think they're hypnotic, good health.

  • @maoxian
    @maoxian День назад +3

    Glad you weren't hurt and you gave the Sheriff something to do (for once). Stay warm, Simon!

  • @jaflolara
    @jaflolara День назад +1

    look at that first shot... you know you are here for a treat

  • @juanbrugo9608
    @juanbrugo9608 День назад

    Loved every minute of this amazing story…you have a gift…you make us all enjoy each journey as if we were there…thank you for being so generous…!

  • @erikfaizullin3201
    @erikfaizullin3201 20 часов назад

    I am so jealous, how deeply you can dive in for what you are doing. I am impressed how many different projects you have and love the way of your video editing. It is so relaxing to watch 🙃 and most important -you make me think what I would make differently in same situation. Well the end of snowmobile is very sad, but most important, you are safe. So we can hopefully enjoy your next projects 😊

  • @markderoller7645
    @markderoller7645 День назад +1

    Im sorry for what happened and glad no one was hurt. Made for a spectacular ending.

  • @DmitriyT1000
    @DmitriyT1000 55 минут назад +1

    Круто покатался😄 Лайк за старания👍

  • @paulmurphy5964
    @paulmurphy5964 День назад +1

    Great job again. Sorry about the fire. Just had to put it away a bit earlier than expected.
    The starter seemed so hard to pull.
    Love your style.

  • @oobeoobe
    @oobeoobe День назад +4

    And there I was, expecting the fire in the back of the truck with all of the mouse nests 😮
    It looked likel a lot of fun whilst it lasted.

  • @stephensklein6952
    @stephensklein6952 День назад +1

    Look at it this way, If you ever have kids, the first thing you will tell them when riding a ski is don't forget to release the brake! Life lesson for sure. Great video, painful loss of a nice machine. Look forward to what your next plan is!

  • @97delkron
    @97delkron День назад +3

    oh my gosh, that sucks so bad. but plastic fuel filters in engine bay are a no no. at least it was an old sled. and when removing those carb float pins try a spring loaded center punch. they do great shocking stuck pins without risking breaking off the stands by hitting with hammer. if those break the carb is pretty much junk.

  • @maksimbelosludcev
    @maksimbelosludcev День назад +1

    Прежде чем на своём снегоходе проехать такое большое расстояние, я катался вокруг дома, чтобы проверить все системы на работоспособность, и уже потом уезжал чуть подальше, думаю это послужит для вас опытом, что не стоит сразу после ремонта проверять максимальную мощность далеко от дома 😊

  • @jasonhastie5650
    @jasonhastie5650 День назад

    Wow bud. Great video. I know that mistake stung a bit with the police department and everyone looking on but the saving grace was that it made great content. Keep going Simon, you have something special going on here.

  • @DunwrongGarage
    @DunwrongGarage 21 час назад

    That was heartbreaking to watch, Simon. Your content is still some of the best out on RUclips and the channel is criminally under-viewed. We'll be here to watch whatever you put out.

  • @ColvinAvianBreadline
    @ColvinAvianBreadline День назад

    While I can sit here and say "Great video as usual" I am sad to see the outcome!
    But it really was a great video to watch as usual! You put out some of the best mechanical videos on RUclips right now.

  • @ronielemoura546
    @ronielemoura546 День назад +3

    I'm very happy whenever you post your videos, what you did with that jeep was insane, greetings here from Brazil

  • @Alwayswatchin2534
    @Alwayswatchin2534 День назад

    Man, that's a bummer! I don't even touch 2 strokes, and you got it running well. I tell you enough the content is great,keep them coming.

  • @moxiegaming8726
    @moxiegaming8726 День назад +1

    Not a single new car in sight, love to see it

  • @junit483
    @junit483 День назад +2

    Damn. Sorry your experience was amplified by your inexperience but you did good work. Glad you're ok. It happens from time to time to the best of us.

  • @fatratmatt
    @fatratmatt День назад +1

    Bummer man. Something tells me you will come back stronger!

  • @Saber_Matrix
    @Saber_Matrix День назад +2

    Hotboxing the garage. Dope💯

  • @robertnorton5985
    @robertnorton5985 День назад +1

    Been waiting all week for a new video to drop!

  • @sdjnwhyNZ
    @sdjnwhyNZ День назад

    "We become smarter, by doing the dumbest of things..." This is so true to myself. I'll keep thumbs up for you, from your subscriber (licensed carpenter + DIY mechanic)

  • @chicagovasko
    @chicagovasko День назад +6

    Man everything vehicle fight you Simon. Cars trucks motorcycles snowmobiles but you never give up and the only car that halfway won was the Camaro and rust is not your fault. Keep winning bro 💪.

  • @oldshovelhead
    @oldshovelhead День назад +1

    Glad YOU are ok Simon! When I saw the title and operative "owned" I had that pit in my stomach for you. When the fire hit I thought (sorry but I can't help myself) "Oh the Humanity".
    Kidding aside, really can't wait to see the next sled and/or where that motor finds it's home. AND thanks for the more recent content - I for one look forward to your feature length videos, each one gets better than the previous, keep up the fantastic work on all fronts :)

  • @andrewgrace4410
    @andrewgrace4410 День назад +1

    I'm so sorry Simon for that loss, I know you will rebound and rebuild 🐱

  • @machebert8206
    @machebert8206 День назад

    I'm not sure when the last time I cried watching a RUclips video was... But sweeping the remains out of the truck bed got me right in the feels.
    It's a terrible loss, but I'm sure you will find a way to let her beating heart live on in memory 💔

  • @MrMelville100
    @MrMelville100 День назад

    Great video Simon! Love your cinematic style and what a great story to document in this way!

  • @abduljaleelalashi1022
    @abduljaleelalashi1022 День назад

    For every problem, there is a solution since Simon is around. There won't be any problems, great job.

  • @MichaSkolimowski-be2nh
    @MichaSkolimowski-be2nh День назад +2

    To sobie pojeździł na odjep zrobiony i buch, gorzej jakby to był samochód. bravo dla ciebie dobrą robotę i tak robisz fajno

  • @rogerwhite3644
    @rogerwhite3644 День назад +2

    Glad your ok. Live to build another day

  • @gcoatsjr.8643
    @gcoatsjr.8643 День назад +1

    FUUUUUDGE!! Sorry to see it go that way, bro. Your channel is one of my favorite. Keep up the great work!

  • @paulomelo6857
    @paulomelo6857 День назад +2

    man, every i wait for your video, so much fan and knowledge.

  • @autotrvlr
    @autotrvlr День назад +2

    God bless the Land of 10 000 lakes.
    Glad you're fine.
    Hope, we will see jet ski restoration or rebuild in the spring )

  • @ubertalldude
    @ubertalldude День назад +2

    I love watching videos of people riding snowmobiles. I'm from Florida, that $#|+'s too cold for me man!

  • @GodLancer
    @GodLancer 22 часа назад

    Dude, don't worry it's not the least snowbike in your life. Keep doing stuff, you're great

  • @АндрейБ-е4п
    @АндрейБ-е4п 20 часов назад

    Печаль. Ну, ничего, со всеми бывает...
    Помимо удовольствия от видео, заодно немного изучил устройство снегохода)))
    Саймон, спасибо! Круто, как и всегда! 👍👍👍🤝

  • @МишаБабкин-б4э
    @МишаБабкин-б4э День назад +2

    Саймон ,мне очень жаль что так вышло, не ожидал такого конца, нужно отпустить эту ситуацию, все у тебя будет еще лучше. Удачи тебе во всем.

  • @rpod1246
    @rpod1246 День назад

    Great stories sometimes do not have a great ending, but I feel it’s not really over, “ to be continued”. Thoroughly enjoyed watching, thanks!

  • @SIG_161
    @SIG_161 День назад

    Thanks for your videos❤
    The ending was surprising, it's good that no one was hurt.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable День назад +3

    Oh no! It was fun until it wasn't. I feel terrible for the loss but I'm glad you're okay.

  • @mark-lj5dc
    @mark-lj5dc День назад +1

    Wow. glad you are ok. Epic video

  • @roberttaylor5469
    @roberttaylor5469 День назад

    When you said you owned it for a week, I thought you sold it, not that it bought the ranch!
    Super sorry for you, man! So much work to just go up in smoke. That really hurts. I wish I had your temperament. You're a good guy, Simon.
    I'm not even a motor head and I really enjoy watching your videos. Continued success!