Winter enduropics

Here is some pictures from yesterdays riding.

http://galleri.photofreak1.se/#53.0


Great riding in Sweden. around temp 10-12 Celcius


Regards Klas

No wonder Huskys are so damn good. Look at the original Swedish testing grounds they had to tame. The pics are excellent!

Thanks, We have a wery cold winter here in Sweden this Year. Even in southern parts of Sweden.


Of course we have som experince of riding in this type of temperatures. One importent thing is your boots. The need to be prepered with som type of slidingmaterial (like a ski). So they not hook up in the snow. If they do you vill get out of balance at once.

Suspensionsetup is differnet also. Some forkoils have to high visc. At low temps.
It also very importent that your engine have right temp.

Here is a clip from one race here in Sweden. Mostly from Proclass
Have fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6qOZVM6Wss&feature=player_embedded

Best regards Klas / Trollhättans MC-SPORT

TE250 2010 (Test Bike)

Yes i ride a TE250 -10 with Kayaba.

I am a Husky Dealer in Sweden.

I ride mostly Enduro. Most enduro/MX bikes have no termostat. But TE250 -10 have it. But if it is to cold you have to cover the radiators anyway. To get right enginetemp.
It is fun to ride in the winter, no cleaning or washing after riding.

/ Klas

Hi Klas, the pictures and videos were great fun to watch, thank you for sending them.
I was wondering what do psi do you typically run your tyres at?

Cheers and thanks.

Hi ghte

We have 0,8-1,0 kg rear 1,0 front. Fore enduroriding.

On ice higher. But it depend on what type of studtyre they use.

/Klas

Klas,
Don't see him but , for you Swedes, How does Anders look on a .......................Yamaha???? Must be just a little odd.
Much respect for Big dude Anders!!!
Beautiful photos. Keep warm!!! From the warm weather wimps of SoCal!!

What the heck is all that white stuff?

You guys is nuts.

We have a lot of it this year. it have been much colder weather for a long period this winter. In the whole country.

It is a big opportunity to ride. We dont wear down our traningtracks.

I hope that you guys have noticed the handcovers we use? But i don`t use it. My customers use it.

INFO

I live southern parts of Sweden. Today we have not so cold. 5-7 celsius.

/Klas

Thanks Klas

Engine temps...yes !!

I have a few times blocked off most of my radiators with tape or card board.....

Also noticed some WEC TM mechanics a few years back..surrounding the cylinders and rad inlets with leather jacket type material with snaps.....

up here in Canada....we call this technique in slang..."A Saskatchewan thermostat"

Thats A great vidio Klas in my area we have winter hare scrambles and i think its the best practice. Very phisical and the ruts make for good practice I love it!

Hi Drew

I you ride in snow you should try this type of material on your boots. It is certified for low temps -30 celsius. In most cases 3 mm thicknes.

Wrap the sole of your boots. Use some short skrews for sheetmetal. From the side or upperside, with a 45 degre angel. Around the boots

It is big advantage for snowriding.


Check this link

http://www.bullerbekamparen.se/ppvc.htm

Best Regards Klas

I'm going to try it. most of the winter events in the north east U.S.A. use a short course less than 3 miles so the snow isn't as vergin as the course in your vidio, but it is so critical that you stay in the rut just right and dont fight it.
tell me about the studs you use any limit on height... our winter hare scrambles events allow carbide tips no limit on height.

I was wondering why you guys put a huge lump of duct tape on your seats..and after watching the video I can see why!!! Your feet are on the ground more than pegs, maybe some shorty skis on your boots would work??? Looks like a ton of fun!! Thanks

Hi agian

I sell different types and brand. Studs with carbide tips.

For an exampel, i use on my TE250 -10 Front Bridgestone 663, 300 studs 20/22 mm total length. 20 mm / 6 mm hight on the sideknobbies, so they dont get to much punishment in frosen ruts. 22 m / 8 mm in the middle.

Rear i use Metzeler MC5 or MC 6 with 23 mm total length, 8 mm hight. Works great. 320 studs.

Our motorcyclefederation have regulations for studuse in competions.

Klas

Hi klas
Your useing more studs than me.I'm useing all 8 mm height. I'll try using 6mm height on the side knobbies in the front, that should be good for durability. I am a distributor for Grip Studs (Best Grip) in the U.S.A. I like the convience of being able to remove them if the tire fails or gets cut.

Here is i link to a pic of one type of tyres we use in sweden.

First they drill holes and put glue in the holes. Then they use special studgun to mount the studs.

http://server.starwebb.se/~nissesmc/Shop/Application/pgImgPopup.php?sTbl=Art&sImgName=Dubbdack.jpg


/Klas

Hi Klas
How much would a set of tires like that cost (retail) all knobs studed like the tires shown in the picture?