I want to go on a ride...

[Greg]

I want to go on a ride... on my KLR. :-\ The streets in my neighborhood are snowpacked and the high tomorrow is supposed to be 33 degrees. I wonder how airing down motorcycle tires would work on snowpacked roads. Might have to find out! :greg:

 

[Herzog]

Oh man... wear a good helmet and have Catherine take video.

 

[BroncoMama]

I want to go on a ride... on my KLR. :-\ The streets in my neighborhood are snowpacked and the high tomorrow is supposed to be 33 degrees. I wonder how airing down motorcycle tires would work on snowpacked roads. Might have to find out! :greg:

That sounds frightening.

 

[Kiel]

Sounds like a good idea maybe throw some chains on also

 

[yellowbronco]

W00t!!! can't wait to see all the carnage from the video!!!!

 

[Coreshot]

Do you have an old tire that you can use sheet metal screws in the knobs? I think it would be a riot.

 

[allterrain]

I looked at my poor chilly KDX and thought the same thing Greg. I just need a little more snow and a little less sanity...

 

[Paul R]

I can't wait to hear how this turns out!
I have ridden a CR on a snowpacked trail and it was very unpredictable to say the least...

 

[Coco]

just dont crash, we need someone to finish the TJ....Oh wait, if you do crash I GET FIRST DIBS ON THE TJ!!!

 

[red]

make sure to video tape it!!

 

[skybob]

I saw someone riding a bicycle down 193 in Layton on Wed. morning at about 6:00 AM. If he can do it, so can you! Plus yours has an engine, you don't even have to pedal

 

[Cody]

take an old tire if you have it and put some studs in it....

 

[Spork]

http://www.magicracing.com/Kold+Kutter+Ice+Racing+Screws+-+250+pack~~1076.html

:greg:

 

[Greg]

I want to do it, but I don't want to get hurt... and it's really cold.

 

[Austicus]

ya know if you bought a quad you wouldn't be worrying about the snow...only enjoying it

 

[Greg]

ya know if you bought a quad you wouldn't be worrying about the snow...only enjoying it

But I can't ride a quad on the freeway... The KLR is my adventure/touring bike, for long distance travels over dirt & pavement.

 

[Austicus]

OOOH...well then...that probably wouldn't work eh?

 

[Rot Box]

I took my KTM300XC out for a ride with a few friends recently... Other than the rear tires passing the front, and one guy busting through 4" of ice with his knee caps it was a pretty fun ride--expecially in the powder! I'd avoid the hard icy stuff at all possible though...

Or better yet a bunch of us could all meet down south for a dirtbike run in the area's that aren't covered with snow......

 

[Brad]

Suisuki, crimsonride and I did Rattlesnake/Constrictor in the winter, don't think I'll be doing that again.

 

[Greg]

Well, I just got back from a brisk 15 min ride... it's currently 17* in Fruita, I really needed to go out, my DRZ just got back from the shop yesterday after having the engine rebuilt. I wanted to make sure it was running right! I crossed some packed snow/ice on my street & the rest of the roads were clear. No problems with slipping, but I made sure to keep it pointed straight & be easy on the power.

The bike ran great, got it up to 80 & backed off. Took a cruise around Fruita & then headed back home. As I pulled into my neighborhood, & throttled it in 2nd gear & rode a wheelie up the street... yep, more power! After I set it down, I see... another motorcycle coming out of my neighborhood! I think we were both surprised to see each other! In the end, my jeans suck at keeping me warm & my chin froze. Things to remember next time I venture out in mid-teen temps.