Ice riding

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by R. Stephen, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Have you considered a different quiet insert rather than selling your exhaust system?

    You can. Push your forks all the way down in your triple clamps. Have the 4mm shim removed from your rear shock. Run ##/100 tires.
  2. Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wisconsin
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    14 TXC 310R
    what lake(s) are you riding on. we havent been out yet but this weekend is looking good. I think i bought a set of ice fenders from you last year.
  3. Steve Kanya Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I run my Huskie stock but my YZ is lowered 2" at the NY State Championships it is a two day event and whoops and ruts are the norm on sunday. The Huskie eats them up with the woods suspension but slower rebound [clickers] on the shock to keep the bike stable coming out of corner. The YZ is pretty good considering we didn't revalve for the cold weather.
  4. MotoMarc36 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    wisconsin
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR144, 04 TC450, 04 TC250, CR50
    Other Motorcycles:
    Many. Too many.
    We run full travel suspension. The roadrace courses get very beat up over 3 hours, huge ruts and braking/acceleration bumps, not to mention ice heaves that can be small jumps or big kickers. But, suspension action is pretty "iffy" in the very low temps with 40 lb wheels on both ends. Harsh!
  5. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    I have 2 FMF systems at home I don't need all of them so figured I would try a TXC pipe that should be super quite and not look hideous like the TE pipes. I have an insert in my 4.1 right now. I'm still looking into picking up a new TXC511 for Supermoto next season, finally build a 55hp husky!
  6. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    You can purchase an additional Q insert for your 4.1 and have it modified down to a smaller diameter. This will greatly drop the decibels without adding the extra weight of the stock txc pipe (which is almost as heavy as the big can).
  7. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Also, Ty has been experimenting with new warmed grips that get so hot that they could cause blisters to bare skin. They are adjustable, but powerful enough for sub zero temperatures.
  8. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Sign me up for some grips, I'll take the first set!!! I've tried a few and all work pretty well but they aren't like snowmobile grips. I might just throw a set of those on soon. They will cause blisters without gloves.
  9. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Yes, must wear gloves with them. Adjustable though and will auto shutoff if voltage drops too low.
  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I have tried snowmobile grips and they don't work on bikes for me.:excuseme: Bike grips have a more powerfull element in the left grip because the right side has the added insulation of the throttle tube from the heat sinking (sucking) handle bars.
    Snowmobile throttles are lever controlled (no throttle tube) and can use the same elements left and right.
    What I experienced was a melting right hand and a not very warm left hand.
  11. Steve Kanya Husqvarna
    AA Class

    A few more of my boys testing for me. Father and son, they own a Harley shop in Newburg, NY. Infamous AMA MX racer there in front of his son on a rare bitter cold day here on the east coast. 762000425_XvjXh-XL-1.jpg of his son. Love this pic.
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  12. Drew Smith Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Hope N.J. U.S.A.
    Hi Steve love seeing the photos of ice riding! hope to get out to one of your events.
  13. Steve Kanya Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Hey Drew, great to see ya the other day. Come race one of my scooters on the ice and you will love the whole cabin fever atmosphere. Everybodies smiling all day long. That's Moroney and his kid Jim in the photo above, they love my ice tires. Merry Christmas, I'll keep in touch.
  14. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

  15. Steve Kanya Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Couldn't get on the ice after the storm today so I thought I'd keep the thread rollin with a pic from last years New Years Eve ride. Superbowl Ice BBQ and riding lessons 001.jpg
  16. R. Stephen Husqvarna
    Pro Class

  17. Steve Kanya Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Them screws are gnarly. Gotta build me a set of them. What rear knobbies are you running?
  18. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
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    Dropped mine about 7 inches ,this YZ is a hoot and the same bike I run short track. The local promoter called and ask if I had a set of flags to "donate" to the races this year, along with a quad, plow and some free time LOL.
    Okie will be back at Hamilton rod and gun in Sturbridge mass as the promoter once again, he has a face book page. May put a set of left rights on the wr144 just for the fun of it.
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  19. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
  20. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
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