Tuesday, December 29, 2009

iPhone & The BK Webcam

I got a call from Canada today that was pretty interesting and slightly odd. It started with the caller saying, "This is going to be weird, but bare with me.." The caller stated that he had just got a new app for his iPhone that allowed you to see webcams from around the world. He stated that our shop came was one of the ones on the list and he wanted to make sure that the app was working. He had called to make sure that we were a real business and that the camera feed was real.

I honestly thought there was a catch or he was messing with me so I really didn't give him my full attention... He told me that he was seeing a blue snowmobile with a green hood that was open. I told him that I wasn't doing anything outside at the moment. He corrected me and said that he was watching a sled INSIDE. Thats when I noticed a blue skidoo with a green cat hood leaning on it. The caller then saw ME in the camera and described what I was wearing and asked me to wave. I did and he got excited that the feed was real. That was the end of the call.

I don't know ANYTHING more! I assume the app chooses random cams, or searches for ones based on a topic of some sort. I am very confused and intreagued. Does anyone know of this app or know how it works? email me at douglashein@gmail.com

New Addition to the BK Team

The newest member of the BK team arrived today, 12-29-09!


Mike, co-owner of Bk Boat n Sleds.com, and his wife April welcomed the newest member of their family into the world today. Mike has been granted some time off from the hustle of the shop while he gets a crash course in Fatherhood. It looks like the season may be a little short for Mike and April too....unless we can get the lil one out on a kitty kat STAT!

If you catch Mike at the shop, tell him congrats on the new lil girl... and give his some tips!



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Thursday, December 24, 2009

BK University

Come out and Learn some tips and help a mourning family.


We had mentioned doing this a few weeks ago and the time is coming near. This will be a two night seminar. The list of topics is listed above and it we will help with all questions that you may have.

We will be donating all the proceeds to the Sossong trust so Timmy's daughters can continue school and not have to worry about financials as they enter a new chapter of their lives.

Come Join us for 2 nights of fun and information!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Tips in Buying a Used Sled



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Friday, December 18, 2009

Sledding In a Tough Economy


Last year the gas prices tried taking a swing at sledders and it looks like this year, household income will try to get in a few rounds. With less money to spend there has been a shift from new part purchases to used parts. In this financial time, everyone has a vise grip on their wallets and the prices on new OEM and aftermarket parts are just not an option for some people. The used part industry is on the rise because of it. The used part market has always been around for sledders. With forums, classifieds, and swap meets at almost all sled events, the sledding community has always had access to cheap parts. This has helped the sport continue as long as it has. Sledders have always had a tight, family-like community and because of that have always had avenues for support. This community is one of the only niches that you see this sense of comradery and support among riders.

Sledding is an escape from the financial woes and the stress that everyday life produces. I think that is why there has not been a huge decline in the sport. People are addicted to the freedom, the friendships, and the pure fun that snowmobiling provides them. It isn't about having the nicest sled out in the powder, or how much money you have into your gear and rig. It is about being on the trails and supporting a community that non-sledders have no idea exists. I think that is part of the appeal also. It is a world with in a world. And while that world only exists for a few months a year in most parts of the world, the freindships continue all year long.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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Monday, December 7, 2009

1st Annual Bk Boat n Sleds Swap n Show


The first annual Bk Swap n Show was this past weekend. We had some awesome weather for it and a lot of people came out to the BK shop for the first time. It was also awesome to see some familiar faces as well. The swappers were a little thin, but there was some great deals and I watched some big items leave the lot. A 2 place enclosed trailer was sold out of the swaps pretty early in the day.

The swappers that did show up came in all types of vehicles. I have never seen a load job like this Arctic Cat, but I guess as long as it fits, it works! There was quite the selection of items this past weekend. I saw stock parts, aftermarket, new stuff, and some random items that were just laying around the house.



We also had the folks from SnowmobileCalendar.com visit with us! They were one of the few vendors that joined us for the event. Amanda and Bill also left us a bunch of 2010 calendars for our local's that missed the swap. Calendars are available for $10 at the shop. Other local business' and clubs that joined us were Profound Hound, Got your DJ.com and The McHenry Sledheads. I also met Mike Potts from the Jim Potts Motor Group out in Woodstock, Illinois..."No one knows Skidoo like they doo".


The BK shop exploded out into the lot too! We had a nice ultra for sale, the BK grill was making burgers, the couch offered a place to relax and a customer sold us a sled.. The golf carts were out and about too. The new "Sled Heaven" loft was a hit too. We had a lot of folks hanging out in the 800 square foot loft browsing the part bins. There were some great deals Sunday.

There were also some very creative sledders out there. The above picture is of custom footrests that a customer of ours has fabricated. They are very solid and a lot wider than stock. They are very slick looking. Please contact the BK shop if you have interest in hearing more.

Can't afford a slushguard? Here is a very creative solution. This guy has about $50 into this homemade slush guard. It is 1 & 1/2 plastic 55 gallon drums. It actually looked pretty nice in person. He had to point it out to me because I did not notice.

One of the most interesting sleds at the show was this older VMAX. The motor and pipe was all custom painted to match the decals of the sled. But thats not it...this sled is protected by a Python car alarm. Thats right, if you open the hood, jump on the seat, or tamper with the ignition, the alarm will sound. It is all controlled by remote. It was pretty slick.

Thank you to everyone that came out! It was a great turn out for being the first annual. We will be working on more events and will keep you all posted!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Mchenry Sledheads

We sat in on the first meeting of the Mchenry Sledheads yesterday. The organizers of this group are some regulars at the BK shop and we were happy to join them for the first meeting of their club. The group that attended were all like minded, in that they were looking for a 'family' to join rather than just a club. It was a great mix of folks and everyone was after the same goal...ridin and havin fun.


The sledheads have a lot of events planned already and are hitting the ground running with thier advertising and sponsorships. Due to the younger demographic of thier members, the sledheads want to make sure that they are not viewed as a bunch of hooligans. They are all serious sledders and respect the tradition of sledding. They want to cast a new light on local sledding and hope to work with other established clubs in the area to do so.

We are sponsors of the club and look forward to working with the Mchenry Sledheads all year round!

For more info or to join the club, check them out online....
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