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Tocramed
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 02:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was just reading a thread on the XBoard about speed records on ice.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/479871.html?1248198628
Looks like fun.

How many Uly riders out there ride on the ice? What do you do to prep your tires and bike? Pics?

I was thinking about getting out on the ice this coming winter...figured I should start preparing ahead of time.
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Nobuell
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't talk about ice this time of the year! It makes me depressed to know we are more than half way through the riding season in the Chicago area.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 05:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I dream of riding on ice when I'm commuting home in the afternoon in ~100 degree heat!
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Itileman
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I personally did not find it enjoyable. The Uly only wanted to nap.

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Tocramed
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry to bring up ice during prime riding season. Although, as Hugh said, thinking of ice in 100 degree weather gives you those comforting chills.

I am getting close to a new set of shoes and was wondering if I could get away with my old syncs...if I pull them early so they have a little tread left. Kold Kutter screws seem to be the standard for just tool'n around, but will old street tires suffice? Or new one for that matter?
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 01:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Both the D616 and Syncs suck on ice. DAMHIK.
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Itileman
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 07:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It would seem to me that the carcass on the Syncs is too thin for screws or studs.
Some guys on advrider (Rockies) have a stud setting gun for ice tires.
The Dunlops might work, but you probably need knobbies.
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Tocramed
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah, I am planning on picking up an off-road bike before winter; I will probably start with that. At some point though, it would be nice to get the Uly out there with spiked street tires.

I have been doing some researching and have read that some use smaller tires inside the other ones, essentially giving you two layers. They can also be purchased this way; although the cost for pre-made ice tires is very high.

The other problem I have had is finding spikes; plenty of screws, but no spikes. Does anyone know where these can be purchased?
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Mnrider
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Denniskirk has all kinds of studs and picks for snowmobiles,motorcycles and ATV's.
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Pauley2000
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Itileman,
What addons do you have to your handguards there?
Home made?
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Itileman
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ice guards?
Touratech hand guard spoilers:
http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/show.lasso?sku=3 80-0050&-session=touratech:CFC8740E11a75285E5vIv2B D39E8

Got them from one of the inmates for cheap.

(Message edited by itileman on July 23, 2009)
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