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 does your maintenance schedule look?
1. The OEM suggested maintenance schedule isn't nearly comprehensive enough! I've personally torqued every nut and bolt on my sled
2. When something breaks, I fix it promptly
3. Say what? Come again?
4. I dunno, I pay my dealer good $$ to take care of that for me
5. That's the next guy's problem once I roll back the odometer and flog it on Mountain Sledder Swapmeet
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. Smash yesterday's ice off the tunnel with a tire iron
4. Bring your sled up to the manufacturer suggested operating temp
What do you carry for tools?
1. Bolt cutters and something to scratch the VIN off
2. I have a customized toolkit I put together myself
3. Only what came with the sled
4. A tow strap and the number for the helicopter company
5. I have a guy who carries my tools for me (aka you are Chris Burandt)
Trees are:
1. I stare at them and they call to me, but I will not be intimidated
2. To be avoided at all costs
3. When I go to the arcade, I only play pinball
4. For traction
How do you store your sled?
1. Covered, in an open shed
2. In a field. Hey man, squirrels need somewhere to live too
3. I built a little tent out of some 2x4s and a tarp
4. Only six months 'til riding season, it can stay in the back of the truck
5. Heated shop kept at exactly 19˚C and 45% humidity
What's your stance on parts and accesssories?
1. Zip-ties will fix pretty much anything!
2. I named my kids "Carbon Fiber" and "Titanium"
3. Lightweight mods from the aftermarket are the way to go, and they're often cheaper than OEM replacement parts
4. I just love my OEMs PG&A catalog! It's got everything I need!
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 type of oil do you use?
1. Your snowmobile OEM brand
2. Whatever's on sale at Lordco
3. A premium synthetic from an aftermarket brand
4. The cheapest shit you can find at the gas station
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How Much Mechanical Sympathy Do You Have?
