Bikes and Snow Don't Mix

[Steve Bass]

Well they do now!!

I have never seen such an Inspector Gadget contraption in my life!!

Only in 'mericaaahhhh

[airsafari87]

I’m sure someone on here could deliver coffee with that.

[Caddyshack]

Is that one that grind hard plumbing made? Worth watching grind hard on YouTube, their quad powered Barbie cars are ace.

[Steve Bass]

airsafari87 said:

I’m sure someone on here could deliver coffee with that.

I'm feeling you with that one

Caddyshack said:

Is that one that grind hard plumbing made? Worth watching grind hard on YouTube, their quad powered Barbie cars are ace.

Don't think so, it's for sale on the local Gumtree-a-like.....and I've seen a similar track set up in my off road dealer.....

[Bob_Defly]

Steve Bass said:

airsafari87 said:

I’m sure someone on here could deliver coffee with that.

I'm feeling you with that one

My buddy did that to his CCM







But he went for the hardcore version, no wheels on the front. You have to be 100% sure you are definitely not going to hit any road, or you're going flying.

Apparently it's great fun, but the kits aren't cheap. It's a good way to ride all year round.

[HBelder]

Been around for a while I think.

[Benni]

Honda did a small run of conversion kits and converted "Super Cub"s in the early 90s :
https://www.bike-urious.com/1993-honda-ez-snow/
I loved to hoon my ST70 in empty car parks when there was more than 10mm of the white stuff.

[Rich_AR]

Very common out here in parts of snowy Canada. Majority of the guys I ride dirt bikes with own a 350, 450 or 500 bike converted to a snow bike. I'm very tempted to get one myself as well.

Timbersled (bought by Polaris in 2015) and Yeti are the main brands of tracks/conversions. Kits are approx CAD$5-7k / 3-5k quid. Plus the rest of the stuff needed and a half decent 450 KTM/Husky.

Edited by Rich_AR on Friday 18th November 00:53

[Steve Bass]

Rich_AR said:

Very common out here in parts of snowy Canada. Majority of the guys I ride dirt bikes with own a 350, 450 or 500 bike converted to a snow bike. I'm very tempted to get one myself as well.

Timbersled (bought by Polaris in 2015) and Yeti are the main brands of tracks/conversions. Kits are approx CAD$5-7k / 3-5k quid. Plus the rest of the stuff needed and a half decent 450 KTM/Husky.

Edited by Rich_AR on Friday 18th November 00:53

This is a Yeti kit, looks like the Vin plate states Yeti as the manufacturer....

[Rich_AR]

Steve Bass said:

This is a Yeti kit, looks like the Vin plate states Yeti as the manufacturer....

On which bike? One you first posted?

Edited by Rich_AR on Friday 18th November 01:51

[Steve Bass]

Rich_AR said:

On which bike? One you first posted?

Edited by Rich_AR on Friday 18th November 01:51

Yes, I'll have a look again. It's based on a 300TPI

Correction... the track system conversion is by Yeti

Edited by Steve Bass on Friday 18th November 02:02

[Rich_AR]

Steve Bass said:

Yes, I'll have a look again. It's based on a 300TPI

Correction... the track system conversion is by Yeti

Edited by Steve Bass on Friday 18th November 02:02

Mixed reviews on 2T vs 4T for snow stuff. Most of the guys I know run 4T's out here with the power sapping deep snow.

[Steve Bass]

Rich_AR said:

Steve Bass said:

Yes, I'll have a look again. It's based on a 300TPI

Correction... the track system conversion is by Yeti

Edited by Steve Bass on Friday 18th November 02:02

Mixed reviews on 2T vs 4T for snow stuff. Most of the guys I know run 4T's out here with the power sapping deep snow.

I'd be more interested in how the bikes drive train takes the loading from the weight and traction of the track kit.. Unless it's spinning in the snow,, the grip from the track must be a huge strain on the chain, output shaft bearings and clutch?? Or not so much because the snow is a low friction surface/

[Rich_AR]

Steve Bass said:

I'd be more interested in how the bikes drive train takes the loading from the weight and traction of the track kit.. Unless it's spinning in the snow,, the grip from the track must be a huge strain on the chain, output shaft bearings and clutch?? Or not so much because the snow is a low friction surface/

Yeh, I can only guess the strain and more maintenance is required. They do say out here, don't buy a used ex-snow bike for enduro/normal riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HTZvJtmKQ.

8 mins in give you some idea of how the chain is setup.

[moto_traxport]

Caddyshack said:

Is that one that grind hard plumbing made? Worth watching grind hard on YouTube, their quad powered Barbie cars are ace.

So you want me to type into Youtube the words; Grind, Hard, Quads, Plumbing & Barbie?? Stand back & hold my beer presumably….