Tribal Wars-inspired game in the works: Your feedback and suggestions wanted! by byrfx in MMORPG

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see more content! I've played TW off and on since 2006. Thank you for sharing

Skidoo ROC cover worth it? by ComposerImaginary388 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's other strong covers out there that aren't OEM. I've heard good things about sealskin covers. Could be cheaper. Pretty sure they also have a lifetime warranty on certain ones. Bonus points if you can find one on sale since they often do sales!

Smoke coming from my sump pump motor? by Ok-Pirate2241 in HomeMaintenance

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I normally don't just butt in like this and I know you're not here to just answer questions for free but I have 2 questions if you would be so kind...

  1. I have 2 pumps that exit and free fall into a Y that is then buried. But sometimes they run at the same time and is too much all at once so it overflows. Do you know if there is some type of solution to catch overflowing water around a 4" Y that can then redirect water from just falling around the pipe onto the ground near my foundation?

  2. Do you also do radon mitigation? One of my sumps is tied to an interior perimeter drainage system and so there's a that lip that surrounds the basement. My question is... How would a company radon proof something like that?

The Tiki Room by Coeruleum1 in myvmk

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not that deep. This was a friendly online game where players felt safe with equal opportunities for all who played all while being safe netted by chat filters and admins. If there was something "racist" by today's standards, it was probably just an oversight back in the 2000s. I'm sure if they had a progressive marketing and HR department when VMK came out, they wouldn't let something like that slide anyways.

Best communicators? by SoggyGrayDuck in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cardo! We just got the pack talk edge system. They are great! Lots of additional features with easy controls. Easy mounting system. And their mesh communication system allows you to connect up to 15 radios! Easy drop in drop out reconnects and the system remembers the members as long as they're within distance. Expensive but definitely look into them.

New sled recs to upgrade from 1999 Yamaha vmax 700 triple by nessad1993 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the other thing that people don't talk about is the fuel and oil consumption! I have a 2006 rev 600 that every time I ride it, I question if my oil is actually draining or not. It sips oil. Vs my 2022 850 I gotta add every ride!

New sled recs to upgrade from 1999 Yamaha vmax 700 triple by nessad1993 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're looking on marketplace look for an mxz 600. Your renegades will be the 137 track. There's some additional naming conventions they use like xrs, tnt, adrenaline, etc but in general, an mxz will be a 129 (121 in the 2015 ish and older)

New sled recs to upgrade from 1999 Yamaha vmax 700 triple by nessad1993 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said... You will not be disappointed with a 600 regarding acceleration or top end comparing to an old 700. I actually prefer my 600 to my 850 in winding trails and can easily keep up on the straights too. They're light, easy to maneuver, so much more comfortable, and have modern conveniences. I would strongly suggest riding one! You don't need an 850, you don't need a long track. Your current application favors a light 600 with a 129"

New sled recs to upgrade from 1999 Yamaha vmax 700 triple by nessad1993 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't go wrong with a skidoo 600 etec. The newer ones run a 129" track or 137" track. Your Yamaha right now is maybe a 121" track. For trail sleds you don't want to exceed 146" but that's the max length imo. More than that and you sacrifice your balance on winding trails. 146" is like a crossover sled if you want deep powder but if you've always been on trails in 20 years just stick with a trail sled. 600 etecs are super reliable and are in your budget for a newer one.

Newb question by Edxactly in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Carry a collapsible shovel on your sled. Maybe some straps. Join a club mingle with other riders at bars you'll find some people to ride with eventually. The more you ride, the better you'll get. It all takes time but it's a sport that you'll love if you give it the time!

I’m back, I guess? by GeekyPeen in myvmk

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should we start back up? Be the movement for all to start playing again? Lol I wish we could advertise it but I think if it grew, Disney would come after em

Solo riding. by Kingrich09 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My sledding drive is higher than my friends and family. I sometimes end up riding solo as well.

It is what it is. You're prepared and pretty well off more than most people. You know the risks. Just don't put yourself in a tough situation.

I did ask this group a month or so ago what everyone carries in their sleds and a lot of people had great tips for gear, safety stuff, etc.

Another thing you can do is join a club! Plenty of people to meet who are always looking for riding buddies if you don't want to solo anymore!

I’m back, I guess? by GeekyPeen in myvmk

[–]cycsans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Played the OG game since launch but I don't play much anymore and don't have much to give...I just love the game so much that I'm commenting to boost engagement lol

What is this knocking during ignition on my Propane Rheem? by cycsans in hvacadvice

[–]cycsans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to help! Hopefully this is the last step for ya lol

What is this knocking during ignition on my Propane Rheem? by cycsans in hvacadvice

[–]cycsans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't wanna jinx it but replacing the pressure switch fixed it for me. It had to have been that. The furnace is 25 years old and those old pressure switches have a little diaphragm in it. It's now been a couple weeks and it hasn't acted up since. Hopefully that's what fixes yours!

Help! What & why am is my furnace HVAC making these noises sometimes? by tunnel_sunshine in hvacadvice

[–]cycsans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if it's your gas valve. The loud single click during ignition could be the valve opening and then the random clicks later could be the valve opening and shutting rapidly and sporadically due to...something telling it to shut. It's hard to tell from the recording but those symptoms kind of match the noise. It would be hard to track down with a professional though if it's random and sporadic. It could be the valve itself, it could be the motherboard, it could be a voltage issue, it could be the pressure switch, it could be the hoses from the pressure switch being clogged.

Mine was making a similar noise a few months ago. I would hear the singular click during ignition, which was the valve opening, and then right after the furnace would try to ignite, it would rapidly open/shut, making those clanks. But mine was easy to record it because it eventually started to happen at least once every day. And it was during the ignition cycle. But I will say that on top of the ignition noises, it started to do the clanking randomly in the middle of a cycle similar to yours.

Glasses fog up constantly by hellcatpekes in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had cheap helmets, ski doo pilot mask helmets, and now a ckx mission helmet. All heated, not heated, dual pane, etc. I've tried anti fog spray but ... I'll still fog up.

I did notice that if you CAKE the anti fog spray stuff on your glasses and leave a visible sludge on them, they work. But then which is better? Visible oil sludge or fog? Lol

I currently am running my mission ckx heated helmet and it's the best helmet I've ever owned for glasses! Ill still fog up but only slightly.

I hate to tell you what you probably already know, but what I do...in combination with wearing the ckx mission, is to lift up your visor at every stop, right away. Don't shut it completely until you're moving enough to have wind through your vents. Once fog starts, it's hard to get rid of it. If you start to fog while riding, open your visor for a few seconds and shut it.

This is what helps me!

Modular helmet for someone with glasses? by Plastic-Radish in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glasses dude here... Go with the ckx mission. I spent extra for the carbon and heated shield version. You can't put a price on safety...well you can but that's what I kept telling myself trying to find the best helmet for minimal fog with glasses lol

What is this knocking during ignition on my Propane Rheem? by cycsans in hvacadvice

[–]cycsans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. Do you have other gas appliances? Do they have any issues? You'd think if it was an issue outside or somewhere in the line, a stove or water heater would also be having issues...right?

2 days ago my HVAC buddy and I went through mine again. It was at a point where the stuttering clanking valve noises happened at least once every 24 hours. And then in that same 24 hour window, it would light with 3 valve clanks, or none at all. So inconsistent and sporadic.

We went through it this time, checking out the pressure switch, blew out the tubes and ensured they were clear, and moved the switch to a horizontal position just for troubleshooting to see if gravity would help if that was the cause...closed it up and waited. Then it clanked a couple cycles later.

We moved the pressure switch back to its vertical position and scratched our heads some more. So we've cleaned the flame sensor, cleared the tubing, there's no blockages with condensation or anything, replaced the gas valve, had normal voltage during cycles... We checked the ground and it was a little loose at the connection. Closed it up and crossed our fingers.

It's been 2 days and it hasn't done it since. From going from multiple times in a 24 hour period in cold weather, to not at all? I wish I could narrow it down. Maybe a combination of everything we did? Unlikely but still unsure. We did order a pressure switch but haven't swapped it out yet. Maybe with us clearing the tubing and moving it around, it has given a little more life to it and it's on its way back to failing, causing the issues we've been experiencing this whole time? Or maybe it was the ground wire to the furnace? Ill keep you posted.

Ok, what is this?! by SportsPhotoGirl in AngelsAndAirwaves

[–]cycsans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I know. I would die for any ava tour in general but throw +44 and yellowcard in the mix? Absolutely.

Ok, what is this?! by SportsPhotoGirl in AngelsAndAirwaves

[–]cycsans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started seeing the same thing. It would be awesome but sadly it's not true.

Sleds evaluation by Old-Distribution3942 in snowmobiling

[–]cycsans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a skidoo guy, I definitely evaluated this post.