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Post by ctskidoo on Feb 11, 2008 19:45:16 GMT -5
Hey wait a minute, what proof is that sled was a doo? Looks like a Yamaha to me!!
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Post by MtnGoat on Feb 12, 2008 8:16:56 GMT -5
It was a doo for sure! We have a reliable eye-witness and he said the flames were about 12 feet in the air during peak burning time...  |
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Post by ctskidoo on Feb 12, 2008 9:00:15 GMT -5
That is too bad. Every once in awhile you see sleds burn down on trails - all makes. Good thing they weren't out in the boondocks when that happened. Long walk back from some of these trails unless your good at hitchhiking or have a buddy.
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Post by ctskidoo on Feb 13, 2008 20:52:51 GMT -5
Yes even cats! ha ha
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Post by MtnGoat on Apr 2, 2008 7:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by hydiseka on Apr 2, 2008 8:32:02 GMT -5
just like the wicked witch of the west
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Post by cedarpond on Apr 2, 2008 10:23:40 GMT -5
hi folks, yes it was a 2006 ski-doo 600 HO renagade. i purchased it new and am looking for simular incidents. it was running great, never had any problems 3150 miles when i left home that day. 13 year old was driving at the time it went up so fast it burned a hole in his right knee before he knew it was on fire. i was leading up the peak when i got to top no one was behind me i headed down and passerby advised me of the fire. several persons attempted to put fire out but it went up fast.
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Post by hydiseka on Apr 2, 2008 12:34:25 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that cedarpond. I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt. You can always replace material things
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Post by ctskidoo on Apr 2, 2008 16:06:23 GMT -5
Sounds like a fuel line let loose or the fuel tank may have split leading to coming in in contact with the clutch, engine or muffler.
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Post by mrshood on Apr 3, 2008 4:25:14 GMT -5
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Post by MtnGoat on Apr 3, 2008 7:07:07 GMT -5
Andy - How badly did the 13-yr. old get burned?
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Post by cedarpond on Apr 4, 2008 9:04:00 GMT -5
thanks for asking, he didn't get burned but he had on a heavy pair of timberland work coveralls with double knee. the first layer of material burned before he even knew the sled was on fire.
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Post by cedarpond on Apr 4, 2008 9:05:24 GMT -5
also mrshood thanks for that web site i'm going to call BRP and see if their interested or if i get blown off
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Post by MtnGoat on Apr 4, 2008 17:46:41 GMT -5
Good Luck, Andy
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Post by cedarpond on Apr 6, 2008 15:31:19 GMT -5
wendy, my girl, contacted BRP and she so far has been received pretty good, they have sent us a file number and Dalton Mtn. is shipping the remains. they say they will check things out and get back to us. (fingers crossed we can only hope that they will do the right thing.) if i was them i wouldn't want to loose a customer with 8 registered machines and looking to replace at some point.
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Post by ctskidoo on Apr 6, 2008 20:10:05 GMT -5
Good luck with BRP. Not much left for forensics. Maybe you'll get something off a new one.
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Post by Flatlander on Apr 6, 2008 20:43:35 GMT -5
Wouldn't insurance cover it?
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Post by cedarpond on Apr 7, 2008 15:34:29 GMT -5
#1 i guess i am stupid and didn't have insurance on the sled that i still owe 5000 on and #2 i have 8 sleds registered only 2 skidoo, 3 cats, 1 yama, 2 poloris
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Post by woodman on Apr 8, 2008 8:47:37 GMT -5
I was reading on the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) website this AM and came across this report on a voluntary recall of 4 Ski-Doo models: www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2008/04/07/bombardier-recall.htmlIt was found that a combination of cold temperatures, old fuel and an electrostatic spark from the fuel lines caused the explosions and fires. Those listed are: Expedition TUV 600 HO SDI - 2005 (Model number: FB5A & FB5B) Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow - 2007 (Model number: FP7B) Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow - 2008 (Model number: LS8B) Skandic SUV 600HO SDI Black - 2008 (Model number: B8H) Don't know if this will help, but I thought I would pass it along. |
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Post by ctskidoo on Apr 15, 2008 17:12:53 GMT -5
hi folks, yes it was a 2006 ski-doo 600 HO renagade. i purchased it new and am looking for simular incidents. it was running great, never had any problems 3150 miles when i left home that day. 13 year old was driving at the time it went up so fast it burned a hole in his right knee before he knew it was on fire. i was leading up the peak when i got to top no one was behind me i headed down and passerby advised me of the fire. several persons attempted to put fire out but it went up fast. How did you make out with BRP? |
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Post by MtnGoat on May 2, 2008 20:13:46 GMT -5
My friend up in Vermont had a Rev 800 catch on fire. it seemed the emergency brake locked in when his nephews buddy was driving it. The rotor heated up melted the oil tank and it caught on fire. Hope this helps.
Dave
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Post by cedarpond on May 6, 2008 20:46:39 GMT -5
mtn goat that is very interesting because i heard of another 800 that the started on fire and the operator put out the fire. please keep the information coming. ski-doo have given be a case number and has just sent me a questioneer with a million questions. i understand that they are probablly looking for informaiton and input to solve there mishaps without sticking their necks out too much..
thanks again andy, cedarpond
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