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  2. New to me Honda 450 s foreman

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    Have a look at royal distributing in Guelph, they have a bunch of 2 ups on the shelf as well as winches

     

    Thanks Dan, I will make it a point to get up there. Is there a specific design people liked? I have seen them with small storage, Big storage (helmets and jerry cans), Hand holds and without, Brake lights or not, quick release On and Off, etc.

     

    Try kijji for the seat.

    Good idea. I actually tried on there a few weeks ago but only found a couple. I'll try again.

     

     

    Hey the foreman is a sweet ride, but im not sure I would ride 2 adults on it unless it was a super smooth trail. I used to ride 2 up with my nephew, until he turned about 14. It was too difficult to control on hills, bumbs, etc. Definatly try Kijiji.

     

    We were only going to use the 2 up for Ice Fishing and I guess some back lakes, and then never very fast. You still had issues when both riders were leaning appropriately?

     

     

    If you haven't already done so, you need to register and insure it. It's mandatory. Here's a link:

     

    http://www.gorideontario.com/en/atv/travel_tips/things_to_know

     

    Slayer

     

    Good point. Already plated and insured.

     

    canadain tire just had a 3000 lb remote winch on sale for 59.99$ not sure if still on

    Thats cheap! Any experience with the brand? Any experience with units made in PRC compared to US made?

     

    If you buy a trailer to take it to the lake.Hook the trailer to the Quad,put all your gear plus your Friends and go out that way. Every one must have helmets.That what I do, and have not had any problems.

     

    That actually could work for us. Any issues in deeper snow? We actually thought we would tow our Ice sled behind and just throw the quad in the bed when travelling but this way has some positive advantages.

     

    Thanks for everybodys advice,

     

    Mark

  3. Gun help NF

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    Thanks to your advice I checked out Canadian Gun Nutz.

     

    They have an incredible thread about shortening PAL approval times. I only wish I had known about it sooner but I will still be able to use the "calling in your references" part. I am still going through it all(It has many pages).

     

    Anyways, here is the link for those in process or soon to be:

     

    CDN Gun Nutz

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  4. New to me Honda 450 s foreman

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    Posted · Edited by farsider

    My buddy and I just grabbed a 2000 Honda 450 S Foreman.

     

    It is my first ATV. We are plannning on using it for Ice Fishing, and back lake fishing, and I thought I would use it for hunting.

     

    What should I be thinking about or planning to do to it?

     

    We wanted to grab a 2up seat. Where would be the best place to find one? Any brand preferences? I am in the GTA and down in Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge almost every weekend.

     

    I also wanted to put a winch on. Any experiences with different brands? Mounting requirements? Advice?

     

    Any additional help would be greatly appreciated.

     

    Thanks in advance,

     

    Mark

  5. Gun help NF

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    Thanks for everybodys input.

     

    hey, be prepared that it could take alot longer than the 45 day maximum the RCMP says it will take to actually get your PAL in your mailbox, mine took about 3 months and I was calling/ bugging them consistantly near the end.

     

    Thanks Chris. My instructors gave me the lowdown as well. 2 to 12 weeks to get my test results back from RCMP, only so I can mail in my application...to the RCMP. 28 days to 3 months to get my license back. Thats why I had sort of resigned myself to fall.

     

    Just to save you some time. I called a few places (Trombleys, Epps, BPS). Nobody would price match the $534 at Lebaron. Walked out of there with a new gun, scope for the deer barrel, sling, and hardware for mounting everything for under $800 tax in.

    I was under the impression that Lebaron had the exclusive on the three-barrel combo. Let us know how you like it. What range will you shoot it at?

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

  7. Gun help NF

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    Posted · Edited by farsider

    I also just completed my Firearm safeties, just waiting to mail in my application (restricted and non).

     

    I have also had my eye on the 870 combo from Lebaron's.

     

    Where would one find a used 870 for sale?

     

    I was hoping to be ready to hunt this fall. Or if I can find a loaner, turkey this spring.

    Scratch that last part. I guess I will have to wait until my license comes in :sleeping_02:

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

  9. Fishing along the Toronto Waterfront

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    I am sure the police were just "following orders" but this is a complete waste of their time. How about heading over to the Humber and nabbing more snaggers( that is still within TPA boundries)

    In fact, they should be encouraging more fishing from shore.

     

    Most shore anglers in TO have also used that spot and others nearby. I have even been approached by OP staff and allowed to park for free there (when there wasn't an event on).

     

    As Dave mentions and reminders of Ron, there should be more shore accessible fishing, not less.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  11. Warning....Cabelas Canada.

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    Hey Simon,

     

    Did you look into Lebaron's

     

    LeBaron

     

    I have found them to have the best or equal to the best price day-to-day. They also continually have No-Tax sales or purchase a membership and save 10%. They also have 15% membership sales or once a year before christmas No-Tax plus membership discount totalling 23%.

     

    Their website sucks but they have a longstanding mailorder system.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  14. lake st joseph

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    hello can anyone tell me the status of lake st joseph up near orillia? A friend of mine wishes to take me there. Also what about the seaforth area lakes?

     

    any info would be nice

     

    Rob

     

    If you mean Lake St. John near Rama in Orillia, there is plenty of ice (over 13" as of last weekend).

     

    But, it has been extremely busy with "fisherman" keeping everything that bites from such a small lake.

     

    Expect neighbors.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  18. Can't Believe This Happen... Update - Repaired!!!

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    The epoxy will repair the bond stronger than the original wood(as will most woodworker's glues).

     

    If you want to reinforce the area so it won't break again just a few fibres north or south of the repair, a couple of brads or pins as mentioned would probably do the trick(although splitting might be an issue), or you could whip around the outside of the area like rodbuilders do.

    Spiel would know more.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

  25. What is this creature?

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    Posted · Edited by farsider

    It died in a bucket and was shipped to Science North.. why there? I don't know but....that's where they took it.... They showed it off to cottagers and none of them knows what it is.... honestly neither do I

     

    How would one know it had died? I'm melting...

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

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