1st lion hunt 2016

[Ikeepitcold]

Had a great day chasing lions today. First trip out with the new Viking. Cab enclosure was supposed to be in on Fri but obviously it didn't show up so bundled up and made the best of the 27 degree day. Only cut one track but it was a day old.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

 

[dustin ray]

looks like fun

 

[Retterath]

good luck, love the side by side with tracks

 

[ivorytip]

those tracks rock! that a lot of snow for there or about average?

 

[mnhoundman]

The Viking looks bad a##!! You have a lift in it or just big tires?

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Its average. The tracks are awesome for the deep snow. That thing doesn't stop.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

The Viking looks bad a##!! You have a lift in it or just big tires?

3" lift and 28" tires. Thanks

 

[packer58]

While I was in Idaho this past season I ran across three hunters in a ranger with a left front track that had come off several miles from their pick-up. We "all four of us" had one hell of a time getting that track back on. With the track tension slack adjuster backed all the way off the track was very difficult to get back on. That particular track set-up was a poor design in my opinion, could very well leave you stranded miles from your rig. If I were to ever own that set-up or even ride with someone else I would damn sure check the track tension daily, might just save you an unexpected walk out.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

While I was in Idaho this past season I ran across three hunters in a ranger with a left front track that had come off several miles from their pick-up. We "all four of us" had one hell of a time getting that track back on. With the track tension slack adjuster backed all the way off the track was very difficult to get back on. That particular track set-up was a poor design in my opinion, could very well leave you stranded miles from your rig. If I were to ever own that set-up or even ride with someone else I would damn sure check the track tension daily, might just save you an unexpected walk out.

This Honda is my buddies. I've heard some horror stories from him about getting the tracks back on. He has said the tension is critical for proper alignment. He carrys plenty of gear so I assume he has what he needs to get one back on if one comes off.

 

[packer58]

Yea, that was those guy's problem......they had limited tools with them!! I'm sure they'll have plenty of tools with them from now on though.

 

[buckbull]

I've been wondering if you got a new viking after yours was stolen. Glad to see you have a replacement.

 

[Black Bear]

Good luck. That looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Maxhunter]

Good luck!

 

[Retterath]

i just realized that those aren't tracks on yours. The first pic looks like you have one hell of a set of tracks. Now i see they are just some serious snow throwing tires

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Turns out I blew out the rear transaxle bearings on the Viking. Only 40 miles on it. Man what a bummer I guess that's what happens when I'm to hard on it before it's broke in. All covered under warranty.

I should have it back this week. The Cab encloser came in and I have some mods to do to it. Hope to run lions this weekend or at least call some dogs.

 

[bigshot]

Good luck, I miss running dogs..... I hope to get back into it when I retire in a couple years and move to idaho

 

[CrossCreeks]

It should do the job ! Nice !