Quiz: How Much Mechanical Sympathy Do You Have?
As sledders, we all have a deep appreciation for the machines we ride.
How we treat our cherished vehicles, however, is a broad spectrum. Are you the type of sledder who goes by the motto, “Ride it like it’s stolen”? Or one who cleans clutches and greases fittings after every ride? Or somewhere in between?
How much mechanical sympathy do YOU have? It’s time to find out!
How Much Mechanical Sympathy Do You Have?
How do you store your sled?
1. Heated shop kept at exactly 19˚C and 45% humidity
2. Only six months 'til riding season, it can stay in the back of the truck
3. Covered, in an open shed
4. In a field. Hey man, squirrels need somewhere to live too
5. I built a little tent out of some 2x4s and a tarp
How does your maintenance schedule look?
1. I dunno, I pay my dealer good $$ to take care of that for me
2. Say what? Come again?
3. The OEM suggested maintenance schedule isn't nearly comprehensive enough! I've personally torqued every nut and bolt on my sled
4. When something breaks, I fix it promptly
5. That's the next guy's problem once I roll back the odometer and flog it on Mountain Sledder Swapmeet
What type of oil do you use?
1. A premium synthetic from an aftermarket brand
2. The cheapest shit you can find at the gas station
3. Whatever's on sale at Lordco
4. Your snowmobile OEM brand
What type of fuel do you run?
1. As specified in my operator's manual, 91 octane
2. E85 works just fine, I don't see what the big problem is
3. VP Racing C12 to prevent detonation
4. Purple gas is 10 cents cheaper, bro!
What's your stance on parts and accesssories?
1. Zip-ties will fix pretty much anything!
2. Lightweight mods from the aftermarket are the way to go, and they're often cheaper than OEM replacement parts
3. I just love my OEMs PG&A catalog! It's got everything I need!
4. I named my kids "Carbon Fiber" and "Titanium"
At the trailhead, you:
1. Let your sled idle for 20 minutes while you get ready
2. Flash your sled up and immediately tear ass up the trail at 120
3. Bring your sled up to the manufacturer suggested operating temp
4. Smash yesterday's ice off the tunnel with a tire iron
Trees are:
1. To be avoided at all costs
2. When I go to the arcade, I only play pinball
3. For traction
4. I stare at them and they call to me, but I will not be intimidated
What do you carry for tools?
1. I have a guy who carries my tools for me (aka you are Chris Burandt)
2. Only what came with the sled
3. I have a customized toolkit I put together myself
4. A tow strap and the number for the helicopter company
5. Bolt cutters and something to scratch the VIN off
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How Much Mechanical Sympathy Do You Have?
