Mr. R's Limited

 Milo, Alberta

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Stay tuned to this web page for all the latest gossip, rumors and info. from the southern Alta. snowmobile market.  Hang on for the ride.

If You’re A Smoker And Want To Save ...

With BRP introducing a new smokeless synthetic blend oil this season, we “feel the need to speed” up the process of selling the last of our regular semi-synthetic blend that we have carried the last few years.  We are now selling our remaining non-current semi synthetic oil @ 15% off while supplies last.  Hurry, as once we run out, so does our sale.

The Only Way An XP Is Second Choice ...

 ... is if you can’t find an X model XP.  The Everest XP’s may sound like second choice to an X model, but that’s not the case clones.  The industry’s best power plant Rotax 800R breathes in a 430+ lb. chassis with HPG shocks, digital/analog gauge pak and a Powdermax 2.25” track in a 163.

Big, Bad and Long ...

I know and most everyone else knows that the alpha dog in the ‘Doo kennel is a Summit 800 XP with a 163” showshoe.  If you are looking to make your mark on a hill (the high mark that is), then you need the biggest, baddest dog on the block and we have a few left that would like to find a home.  This sled is our premier deep powder offering and is widely recognized as the premier stock mountain sled on the market.  With your everyday good guy pricing, you have the best sled on snow at a ridiculously low price.  If you’re smart enough to see a good deal when one comes your way, then give us a call.  Domination awaits you.  Over $2000 off retail price is nothing to sneeze at either.

She Rules The Roost ...

Old Mother Nature has made a statement this year and we need to listen to this grizzled old gal when she speaks.  A poor snow and cold start to the winter has formed a weak layer that is now being heavily loaded with a warm and heavy snow pack that is creating the worst avalanche conditions in recent memories.  Everybody needs to start riding smart.  Give the slopes time to recover and let the weather play into our favor before taking chances.  Outfit yourself with the proper training and gear and give yourself a chance.  Remember, there is nothing more sad than looking for someone buried in an avalanche that isn’t wearing a transceiver.  Bring ‘em back alive boys, that’s my motto!

Let’s Not RUSH Into Anything ...

So I guess the “P” company has finally stepped up to the plate and introduced something new and revolutionary.  The new Polaris Rush (meaning rush into production) was introduced this past week to all the internet gobble jockeys to mixed reviews, to say the least.  Even BRP found the “beaver tail” sled design a bit passe back in 2003.  Polaris’ top engineers have worked overtime to copy Ski-Doo and it appears they have been successful in reinventing the 2003 Rev platform?  This move is viewed as successful as now Polaris has crept within 9 years of Ski-Doo engineering instead of the back of the bus view they’ve had since around 2004.  I found it interesting that finding information on this new offering was easier to find on the snowmobile chat forums than the Polaris website itself.  I guess even they are embarassed over the result.  And the beat goes on ...

Big Release Times 4 ...

We already know that Yamaha has released new improved Nitro and Apex mountain sleighs at new and improved prices, but this week has also seen the big three offer up their new 2010’s and it looks like alot of the same, from what I can see.

Polaris has gone the BNG route with the new Polaris Rush as the only new offering.

Cat has made some changes with more weight reduction and more horsepower for the M-8 mountain snowshoe.  How much H.P. is apparently a industry secret as they are not publishing that info right now.

Ski-Doo has just released their lineup and it appears they are making refinements to the existing fleet and introducing some new colors as well.  A new improved rear suspension with no sag is long overdue as all of you are aware of my long term stance on this issue.  I like the new colors and really, the ‘09 product has been superb for us this season, so why intro a bunch of new stuff with the economy the way it is.  When you  have a lead like ‘Doo does on the competition, we can take a year off and get away with it, especially when Cat appears to be the only one from the other 3 companies that have made changes and believe me, they needed to.  A 140 H.P. 800 powerplant is a bit passe’ in this day and age.  It appears all the manufacturers are hunkering down for the long haul with this recession thing we got going on now

The Heart Was In My Throat ...

I had the opportunity to watch first hand some of my buddies climb the 3 big chutes in the lower bullpen last week on their big turbo Yamaha’s.  It’s amazing looking down from the top and seeing just how technical and steep those climbs actually are.  My hat is off to the talent it takes to even attempt a climb like that.  Good work to NM, the CandyMan, Flipper and Triple Black.  Those are big shorts to fill, I have to say.

Important Announcement

As most of the clones are aware and those that read the internet chat forums, our family has made the decision to retire our business after 25 years.  This was a difficult decision for us to make as we have made alot of great friends over those years in this industry, not only with customers, but BRP as well.  There were a number of factors that played into this decision, but ultimately, it was burn out at the job site.  The retail business can be tough at times, but trust me, we are at peace with our decision.  We have been given a wind-down period by BRP to reduce our unit and PAC inventory and we will give you more information on that as it becomes available in the coming weeks.  It has been a pleasure to serve the many customers we’ve had in that time period.  We will communicate our plans to everyone via direct mail or our website in the near future.  Thanks for the ride ... it’s been a great one!

What About The Spoils ....

We have received quite a few calls from the clones and ..... the non-clones looking for some deals.  Are we discounting our current inventory?  Yes, but not to the degree that some people would like.  We will have a two week sale next fall for our VIP customers only.  This will be when our lowest prices will be in effect as we will use this sale to not only reduce our inventory, but reward our customers for their years of loyal patronage.  Every active customer from our dealership base will receive an invite early next fall and everything will be sold on a first come, first served basis.  After the two week period, everything that remains will then be offered to the general public.  If you are in the market for O.E.M. belts, plugs, oil, accessories and hard parts, we will liquidate it.  Our remaining sportswear collection will include Ski-Doo, KLIM, HJC, Arctiva & Trukke and these items will be discounted the heaviest.  Keep your eyes peeled for our invite later on this summer and stay tuned to this website.

Due Date?

We are currently negotiating an end date with BRP and hope to have more information on this in the coming weeks.  Our desire is to use next fall to reduce our inventory and wind down our business in an orderly fashion.  Staff commitments and customer commitments are our number one priority and BRP is quite open to this.  Stay tuned as we will convey this info as soon as we can.  The bottom line is, we will be open in some capacity next fall.

Happy Trails ...

As most of you know, our business is a seasonal one.  Farming is our other love and once again, for the 26th time, we will be back to summer hours until September 15/09.  We still do business over the summer months via phone or e-mail with e-mail the preferred choice for all the clones that have summer projects or service their own sleds.  Please be patient as we will answer all calls usually the same day.  See you in the fall!

I’m out.

Ken

   

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Top Ten Reasons To Deal At Mr. R's  

10. Owner always remembers your name. 
9. No traffic tie-ups getting to Milo.  
8. Kevin  will give you a parts discount if you bring him doughnuts. 
7. No one will finger you if you run the stop sign at the end of main street.
6. Big city prices, small town attitude.
5. Owner has actually been sighted in a snowmobile environment more than once.

4. Owner has helped you after hours more than once.

3. You can always get a table at the local eatery.
2. If we don't treat you right, someone else will. 
1. And the number one reason, there's lots of parking at our shop.

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Last modified: April 27, 2009