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?
Trees are:
1. When I go to the arcade, I only play pinball
2. For traction
3. I stare at them and they call to me, but I will not be intimidated
4. To be avoided at all costs
How do you store your sled?
1. Only six months 'til riding season, it can stay in the back of the truck
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. Heated shop kept at exactly 19˚C and 45% humidity
5. Covered, in an open shed
At the trailhead, you:
1. Flash your sled up and immediately tear ass up the trail at 120
2. Bring your sled up to the manufacturer suggested operating temp
3. Smash yesterday's ice off the tunnel with a tire iron
4. Let your sled idle for 20 minutes while you get ready
What type of oil do you use?
1. The cheapest shit you can find at the gas station
2. Your snowmobile OEM brand
3. A premium synthetic from an aftermarket brand
4. Whatever's on sale at Lordco
What type of fuel do you run?
1. E85 works just fine, I don't see what the big problem is
2. As specified in my operator's manual, 91 octane
3. VP Racing C12 to prevent detonation
4. Purple gas is 10 cents cheaper, bro!
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. I dunno, I pay my dealer good $$ to take care of that for me
3. Say what? Come again?
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 do you carry for tools?
1. I have a guy who carries my tools for me (aka you are Chris Burandt)
2. I have a customized toolkit I put together myself
3. Bolt cutters and something to scratch the VIN off
4. Only what came with the sled
5. A tow strap and the number for the helicopter company
What's your stance on parts and accesssories?
1. I just love my OEMs PG&A catalog! It's got everything I need!
2. Zip-ties will fix pretty much anything!
3. I named my kids "Carbon Fiber" and "Titanium"
4. Lightweight mods from the aftermarket are the way to go, and they're often cheaper than OEM replacement parts
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How Much Mechanical Sympathy Do You Have?
