First Ride Gen 5 Turbo!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Sorry for the black screen in the video from 19:15-19:26

[@800rmkpro]

Anyword on what the secondary noise was? Heard it on a few 23s now

[@rileyhansen7299]

Sounds like belt slip to me

[@stevetrojano1595]

My sled made that noise when the secondary rollers were broken. I wonder if maybe something was stuck and then freed up over the course of the day??

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

Appreciate you sharing the ups and downs throughout the day. For those of us that ride; we identify. For those that are new it provides a great perspective on the sport and what to expect.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I try to share it all. It’s all about the adventure, not just the highlight reel

[@actionjack84]

Listen. This channel is like crack for the subscribers. Those of us who cannot ride every day of the winter are living vicariously through this channel. This is part of my winter daily routine. Once you start the season you cannot go a day without a video without a damn good excuse. Christmas, you say? Uh uh. Save a little snippet and make a little short video and schedule to post round 6am on the days you don't make a full release. That is all. Thank you.

[@timzakes5425]

100% the best way to describe it

[@drymillsfarms9139]

Best Christmas gift is a new upload from Matt! Hope you have a great season dude. I look forward to Al the killer content that’s to come

[@snmcontrol2979]

Been watching for about 3 years now never missed one yet! Love the videos muskoka keep ‘em rollin!

[@Wspfineshyt]

It's good to see the older style filming with the commentary. Just riding, no jumps, flips, just riding . LOVED It!!!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Some days we do this others we show the action, all depends on the day!

[@henryvanommeren9617]

Even without the audio, still the best sledding videos to watch anytime! Love yr merch too, wear mine almost everyday.👌

[@jodypierson3137]

I still can’t believe how much snow those sleds can get through, pretty amazing

[@Jarrettc24]

Double check your chain tension in the Chain case. Some of the g5s showing up the chain tension has been super loose causing a grinding noise on take off.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I tightened it and it still did it

[@wesfree8255]

I know of 3 gen 5’s with a loose chain case. I have put 4 full turns on mine in the first 200 miles. Might change the oil as well. Mine was straight silver after 200 miles

[@208SledHead]

Why am I getting the impression that Doo rushed these sleds out the door? I'm seeing random problems with the G5's quite frequently now

[@Grizzlybaer1]

LETS GO!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@cjjenson8212]

I said this last year when you doo'd fresh deep. Today I'm skiing!!! Tomorrow I'll ride. Anytime in the snow is a magical day. Happy boxing day!

[@PowderHound970]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who has to knock off the rust at the beginning of the season. Grateful to have the Freerider back!

[@enim83]

My wife and inlaws are sick in bed this morning so myself and the little guy got up alone and voila, your videos are back. Perfect Christmas morning.

[@adamkroeker6800]

I was there yesterday too and had the exact same day. The old tracks weren’t quite covered and mounds of super deep clouds of snow here and there. Impossible to predict what the sled was gunna do. Super hard to ride. I’ve never felt so useless and out of shape. Still good times tho. “Maybe I shouldn’t have dropped down here” hahaha. Classic. Saw a half dozen remotely triggered class 1 slides let go. Anything with a convex roll that was steep enough and near a creek. Heads up to everyone about that.

[@graveltravelcanada]

Watching these videos while having my morning dump....life is back to normal. Glad your back for another season.

[@davespargo5944]

Yeah, some of his line choices will help push out the morning dump....

[@jeffpierce3436]

Ready for the season! I would love to hear your thoughts on the Gen 5 vs. 4 ? Happy holidays to you both 🎉

[@humaneye7069]

I’ve heard a lot of people love the new chassis’s compared to the g4, skinnier and more playful

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I’ll get more in to it in a future video!

[@hankbingham9299]

When is the R9 going to be there?

[@208SledHead]

I like how there isn't a single bit of skepticism in regards to the clutch and panel breaking on the first ride. If this was a Polaris, the comments section would be a slaughterhouse. But since it's a Doo then it's acceptable/ignored. I'm seriously questioning Doo's claim to "185hp" too, cuz every video I've seen of them has the skis in the air. They look more like 190/195 to me - which is absolutely insane. New screen looks great, hopefully you don't lose cell service and are able to keep track of your buddies throughout the season. Still think the manufactures should set their egos aside and work on a compatible system between the 3. Merry Christmas Matt and Chloe!!

[@jessecourteau9106]

Agreed there. Heard that clutch cover panel on the gen 5 is a complete piece of bleep.

[@SalemOG]

Very smart day to upload first vid, high quality content

[@greatalaska6429]

OK I'm not alone! First day we got 3 foot of baseless super fluff and I couldn't ride to save my life! Boy that thing stands right up in the deep stuff, keep up the great work bud.

[@colindavid9984]

Check your secondary if the rollers broke, if they did see if the fett brothers racing rollers are the same for the turbos, there a fiber material instead of a plastic. The stock one break when you hear the clunk when you go from reverse to forward hard

[@ericosborne5485]

Awesome first video. I did get out for a ride today but of a very different type. Buffalo NY here. We’ve experienced a disastrous storm for 3 days straight , 60-70mph winds, subzero temperatures with 0 visibility and blizzard snow fall. We’re buried. many without power and heat since Friday. The city and surrounding areas are like war zones abandoned cars everywhere..I spent today going through my entire neighborhood, stopping and asking everyone I saw outside or in their cars trying to get warm if they needed help, water/supplies.. or medical attention. Thank you for the video.. it helped me disassociate from this reality for a moment..

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Yeah I’ve seen a bit from it, looks crazy

[@paulbowker8347]

Having a coffee Christmas morning watching FreeRider videos, awesome. Funny how it happens bro, first ride, always a rusty buzz hahha . Have fun ripping, and yes the most snow i have seen around here for awhile, riding real rusty tooooo.....

[@GoproGuys99]

The wierd clutch grinding sound could also just be your track tention.... Pretty quick and easy thing check while you're out there. Might keep happening for the first few rides, I would do that quick test before tearing apart the clutches! Same sound coming from my 2023 Polaris tightened the track and no more bad noises.

[@glenncollins8000]

Merry Xmas Matt, Thanks for your mellow disposition when riding and looking at at every thing like its only a first world problem.

[@davidbjerrum6178]

central nebraska. a dusting that blew and made some drifts in ditches. thats it. but was able to ride for a bit yesterday on both sleds. thats whats nice about old sleds, dont need much snow to keep slides lubricated and cool. plays heck on carbides tho. lol luv your vids

[@etothenphysdude206]

So that snow you are in is from the same system that dumped 1/2" of freezing rain on my property bringing hundreds of branches down. Bu the storm we just had dumped 5 and 1/2" of rain in 36 hours. Given that it will be warm, and assuming 20-10% WBV (Water by Volume) snow that will be 27-55". I don't know how much will make it up there, but I would expect a solid whack from the incoming system.

[@brpmd]

New screen looks awesome, sled also seems more punchy… excited for the rest of the season and the daily vlogs… thanks Matt… curious about your first impressions of the gen5..

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Most excellent Christmas present! Thank you so much. Seems combining a first of the season ride with a first impression of a new whip video sends kind of a convoluted message. I purchased an unclaimed g5 and have rode the flats of Mn. I love it so far. Watching you in the mountains has me apprehensive about a upcoming trip to Island Park and West Yellowstone. Stay safe enjoy and know your video efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

[@davespargo5944]

Just my opinion ( and in no way am I trying to rag on you), but seeing Matts first ride (and acclimation to new sled) thru some pretty snotty stuff (and he does have a talent for finding the snot), and how it handled it, I would think that it would have given some confidence to you seeing first hand what the sled is capable of. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Colorado. Side note, greetings from a former Minnesotan, Brooklyn Park to be exact.

[@actionjack84]

Seen that clutch side panel broken by a few different youtubers already. I'd be packing stuff to field repair that but I don't think we'll have a G5 in our immediate group.

[@aaronmason2623]

Last year I had a grinding sound from clutch and at the end of my week I blew my primary apart I have a 900turbo R and it was shipped new with the wrong clutch I would keep an eye on it I had cracking all through out it. They said I had a clutch from a mxz 850 on it Donno if it’s any different just a heads up

[@johntreptau3935]

I was anticipating a x-mas morning video! Perfect!! Absolutely love watching your videos and all the content.

[@davespargo5944]

The guy is good to us in so many ways....

[@jonahlacroix6855]

What gear are you using this year and why did you go with that?

[@Spooky4815]

Best snowmobiling chanel out there.

[@mikeybaron9177]

Refreshed my feed like 3 times and yours was still the first vid to pop up👌

[@jacobbabb7939]

haha so that’s what it looked like up top. seemed like it was nuking when i drove though town before the pass closed. excited for what the next week brings. the trip starts tomorrow!!!

[@RAM-19]

Merry Xmas to all Best Xmas gift today is already here...Muskoka freerider and my morning coffee....just getting ready to go ice fishing...and now I want to go sledding...lol... Glad to have you back on the snow Matt....can't wait to see where you go this year... From my very snowy windy igloo on the mountain in alberta Canada 🇨🇦 D.

[@joelaichner3025]

The Snowmobile Lawn Dart ! NICE !

[@TheBenDaBen]

Finally waited a year for some quality vids, living my dream through you. The sounds it was making sounds like the clutch gripping/engaging a little too hard but I am not sure since its just video audio. I know when my friends rebuilt sleds it can be a bit jarring/janky with a lot of new parts breaking in.

[@carterrees5541]

Accidentally ripped the front end of my artic cat f7 off trying to get it ready for the season😫 . Great start of the season😅

[@Braaapoholic]

Happy braaapping!

[@eliskrutrok9070]

NEW sled content could not make this day any better the new sled sounds mean😈🤌

[@sp4ce464]

First of the season boy

[@trx450rlove2]

Favorite sled channel on KZbin!love the build,how did you find it worked compared to the G4

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Need some more seat time before I get in to too much detail

[@etothenphysdude206]

Rust, in Alaska it was always the third day when I would come around, same day my thumb muscles got in shape and stopped hurting also. Wish we had finger throttles back then.

[@flomastah]

Thanks for sharing the struggles! Excited the season is here and looking forward to your impressions of the Gen 5. Merry Christmas!

[@matthewdavidmunson]

These are the best snowmobile videos hands down good times with good dudes!

[@geoffbragg3331]

So stoked for you, Merry Christmas Matt!

[@jakoblind3122]

merry christmas to you to! love from sweden

[@davespargo5944]

Welcome back Boss......Nice little present seeing this video. Even getting paid to watch it (double time and a half-holiday pay) because the other boss man has me for the day. Merry Christmas to you and yours.....

[@alainturcotte9843]

Merry Christmas Matt!! Nice to see you back riding this season. Looking forward to all the great content.

[@Yanniridesbc]

Let’s go do hyped 3rd year of watching have been waiting for the new mod for ever merry Christmas

[@summitdts7696]

Seeing you guys struggle definitely make me feel better about how bad I did last week haha.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

That’s just how it goes some days haha

[@bengrant8890]

Our first ride was full of stops. So out of shape and the rust. I don’t feel so bad now. Thanks Matt.

[@MrArcticPOWER]

Boy I was waiting for that one, watching your Instagram stories and wondering which morning I was gonna wake up to a video. What a nice Christmas gift!

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Early season first rides, deep conditions and shit visibility all make for a good challenge. Good to see you boys back on the sleds 🤘🏾

[@SledNutHamy]

Merry Christmas Matt and Chloe! Good to see ya back at it!

[@codybolt1193]

my favourite sledding youtuber, cannot wait to watch all your great videos, merry christmas and a happy new year🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@galensteria4790]

It's awesome to see u out riding again.... Been waiting for this... Stay safe and keep em coming....

[@wadebartel6156]

Glad you made it out! can't wait for this season's videos!!

[@jubinpayandeh26]

Merry Christmas. I have been eagerly anticipating your trip west and the start of another season.

[@D3thM3tal]

Great video - I was leaning with you in my chair when you were going through the trees in the first half, lol.

[@rodneygiesbrecht1837]

Merry Christmas Matt. First thing I did was check for a video this morning

[@kh5063]

Totally relatable, important to remember you are on a completely different sled as well, a lot of changes.

[@Bearcats737]

i wonder if that clutch noise isn't from a brand new belt grabbing hard on the primary and causing the belt to chatter.

[@viktors2424]

Yeeees! I’ve waited a while for this!!

[@unclegeek]

Good to see you back at it. Have a great season!

[@creamsupreme]

So hype to see you back for another season

[@ncparks2000]

I had a noise similar to that on my Polaris. Ended up being water in the chain case that froze. Once it’s melted it was fine but over night it would freeze.

[@Ride4life311]

First mod I do to my skidoo is a MVM belt drive. I still cannot believe skidoo has not gone to a factory belt drive. Just blows me away! It’s gotta be coming soon in the next couple years🤞

[@alexevans5049]

What was going on with your clutch? Did you figure it out? And we just started getting snow deep enough now lol cant wait to ride and put my Muskoka freerider stickers on the sled!!! Love the vids on your good and bad days lol

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Didn’t figure it out. Thanks!

[@japhethbonnema]

Most relatable vid yet!

[@greeneman99710]

Awesome first video of the new season

[@jonathanbeaumont2183]

Hell yeah new sled video. Great job Matt happy holidays. Have a great one. Can't wait to watch all the videos

[@Yamadeere]

Another Awesome vid! Just tagged a tree with my 22 lynx & broke my intake screen & airbox. Was gonna ask what you guys use for repairs. I know see Tuck tape & where you get & what mini torch you using???

[@Captndarty]

Merry Christmas! Also word to the wise about your Summit. I have the exact same sled. Was riding it in fine powdery snow at -8°F. Snow dust made its way under the hood, melted and froze at the bottom of the steering system getting tighter and harder to steer through my ride. Eventually I couldn’t turn left at all, only right. Had to back up and turn like an old RC car. Eventually compressed the front suspension and heard a bang. Right tie rod broke. Both boots shredded. left it overnight and it was frozen solid and could turn the bars. 12 hours later in a heated garage and the hood off it’s still frozen. I though the Gen 5 was supposed to not have intrusion issues as they got rid of the front venting. Huge design flaw. What’s going to happen to everyone who goes west for a week, rides fine powder in the super cold and leaves their sleds outside by the cabin? Hope this was an anomaly. Cheers and Feliz Navi da.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I have this issue with every one of my ski doos. It’s a huge pain

[@Captndarty]

@@MuskokaFreerider how do you address it if it’s outside overnight?

[@TwistedSXS]

Man I think you picked the tightest trail ever for you first day. Haha. Awesome vid.

[@anthonyVR1BOOST]

Merry Christmas buddy another great start to the season.

[@Lisagranden]

It looks like your sled is acting a little heavy on the skis and diving a bit. My first day out on my expert 165 it was handling the same, felt like I forgot how to ride all of a sudden. I stiffened the front track shock all the way and put the springs on 5, and it turned into a totally different machine. It’s a bit front end heavy, and you need that center shock stiff to weight transfer better. Ran into others that felt the same about it. Handles way better now.

[@justingirard3014]

I thought I had clutching issue on my g5 aswell. Later on found a random bolt in my brake assembly that was giving me issues. Also found random bolt in belly pan.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

That’s not great haha

[@joelaichner3025]

Get Vemom Team Tied Secondary ! It’s Freaking Awesome ! Easy to tune !

[@jasongarnish]

I'll be at the cottage on Kawagama tomorrow. I can't wait for all the snow!!!

[@coledean1377]

Merry Christmas and stoked the vids are going again!

[@seakfpv6069]

Those first rides are always a re-learning curve

[@falafuul1445]

Merry Christmas Matt! Excited for the new season!

[@robmcsheffrey5185]

Not a bad first ride. I can’t wait to see the rest of the year.

[@2cracked387]

Merry Christmas really appreciate the video you did an amazing job on the wrap and I hope your sled doesn't have any further noises/issues.

[@TurboLundin]

He's back!! Ready for another winter🔥

[@lrwmotorsports2966]

Awesome to watch your first day on Xmas morning! Heading to Revy tomorrow for my first time and staying at the Glacier House Lodge. FYI I love my Gen V Expert compared to my Gen IVs.

[@brennonl9687]

Chain tension would be my only thought on the noise, crazy skidoo hasn't gone to a belt drive yet!

[@quinnkveps789]

Check your chain case tension, my g5 straight from the dealer made the same noise and that was the issue

[@teamtownridge]

Merry Christmas.........big day for your first time out.

[@vincentgagne2717]

I think the sound is just the track not being quite tight enough, under load it skips a notch or two before hooking

[@wozow182]

No problem on the GoPro and what not.

[@jonathanfrahm5650]

Merry Christmas,, glad your back,,, looking forward to Jerry!!!!!

[@Roesy_850]

Not bad for day 1! 365 designs sells a vent kit. Anyway Merry Christmas Freerider will see yah in the new year!

[@Cuttin_Up_Cassics]

Good to see the new setup out on the snow!!! You get it figured out!!

[@hike2]

Merry Christmas! So glad you’re back!

[@bigchaloopa]

Merry Christmas to you too. Awesome first ride

[@fixitcorrectly7301]

Man my first day out this year I was blaming every new aftermarket part on my sled, and now getting out on it today for my second time. Even in worse snow I felt a-lot more at home. I did delete my t-motion and go zrp front end spindles, and C&A bx skis, which do make it feel a bit different from last year.

[@Derasp13]

Snow is insane here in Ontario, im in Sault Ste Marie and the snows up to the roof on my 93 yukon 4x4 with 33s , like 5ft over 2 days i can barely open my front door to my apartment!

[@assiniboineassassins8142]

Great Xmas present. Thanks Matt. Happy new year to you guys. We’re heading to fernie for our first trip in a couple days. Hope to be in Revy soon. Keep rippin and ride safe.

[@joelaichner3025]

It’s All in the Hips ! Steering !

[@normferguson2769]

Good to work out those early season kinks!

[@normferguson2769]

I drove through Revy on the way to the Island at the start of that big dump. I was happy to make it through the series of cars and transport trucks in the ditch.