R1 Sjaak Polar Ice Ride (Official Thread) - Page 4

jgrooms · 02-08-2013, 07:50 AM

Still waiting to hear something from Sjaak on ice conditions. He did move forward with overnight cold testing of systems, so we thought this was a good sign.

Here some final prep and some more detail on the sled in this video #12.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1vD4_wNc2k

willys · 02-08-2013, 08:45 AM

WOW!!! Is all I can say......an excellent adventure to say the least!

I have just spend the morning watching all of the video clips and thoroughly enjoyed them all......

My biggest fear would be....while sleeping a snug as a bug in a rug so to speak, then realizing there are a few curious polar bears thinking a nice light snack was within reach. Could this sled keep him safe and or, weapons to possibly save the day???

Subscribed for the long haul.....keep up the great work!

Here's to completing the adventure safe and sound.

treemuncher · 02-08-2013, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willys

WOW!!! Is all I can say......an excellent adventure to say the least!

I have just spend the morning watching all of the video clips and thoroughly enjoyed them all......

My biggest fear would be....while sleeping a snug as a bug in a rug so to speak, then realizing there are a few curious polar bears thinking a nice light snack was within reach. Could this sled keep him safe and or, weapons to possibly save the day???

Subscribed for the long haul.....keep up the great work!

Here's to completing the adventure safe and sound.

I certainly DO NOT want to hear that one of his ICEdevice units was found in a pile of polar bear poo. Here's to a safe ride with no incidents with bears of any kind. Ride on and ride SAFE!

I know that we are all waiting for this epic journey to begin. May it be an enjoyable one.

jgrooms · 02-08-2013, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treemuncher

I certainly DO NOT want to hear that one of his ICEdevice units was found in a pile of polar bear poo. Here's to a safe ride with no incidents with bears of any kind. Ride on and ride SAFE!

I know that we are all waiting for this epic journey to begin. May it be an enjoyable one.

This is a good video and shows what Sjaak might face with a curious bear. Of course this guy could drive off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zoWbnoEesc

willys · 02-08-2013, 01:33 PM

The only thing that bear would have smelled from me was shit as I filled my pants at an alarming rate!!!!

I'm not sure what vehicle that cameraman was in, I suspect an argo of some type......that bear would have gotten to him at some point imho...!!!

It certainly wouldn't be my way of spending a night or an afternoon!

If I were this rider and thought about sleeping in that human freezer, or human toaster whichever it may be.....I'd be packing more than one means of dealing with mister polar bear!!!

jgrooms · 02-08-2013, 03:39 PM

We're hearing that there is another access point where the ice is not rough and broken up.

AteamNM · 02-08-2013, 05:30 PM

In till the end. Good luck.

AKDuc · 02-08-2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willys

If I were this rider and thought about sleeping in that human freezer, or human toaster whichever it may be.....I'd be packing more than one means of dealing with mister polar bear!

True that. I was going to give Sjaak a can of bear spray but it isn't allowed on the airlines, even as checked baggage.

He said he'd talk more with the locals up there about bears.

Mark H.

nuttynu · 02-08-2013, 08:15 PM

cheering him on!!!! GET it SJAAK !!

ramon · 02-08-2013, 09:50 PM

WooHoo!!!

jgrooms · 02-09-2013, 06:22 AM

This from Sjaak overnight;

"Today the first miles in Barrow. Sunday the sledge will be put together and I can do a test ride and test pull on the polar ice.

Best,

Sjaak"

Contevita · 02-09-2013, 05:33 PM

Good luck to Sjaak, I'll be following the ride report as well.

I watched the sled/trailer build and to me it doesn't seem sturdy enough with the decal covered plastics for walls. A curious 1000 pound polar bear would break into that in no time. It's not like you can escape from the sled and take off running, I hope Sjaak brings along some form of defense from a bear. Something like mace, cattle prod, Desert Eagle, you know, something to get rid of a hungry bear.

Other than that, this is going to be an epic journey.

pdxmotorhead · 02-09-2013, 06:40 PM

:) Nothing like being up close and personnel with the Alpha Predator... First itme you meet a grizzly in the wild,, you know you ain't packing enough gun ... LOL

Dave

blacktruck · 02-09-2013, 07:07 PM

Wow, I'm in to see how he does this. I've read a lot of RR on here but this is truly unique in the logistics and isolation aspect of it. I wish him the very best and for a successful outcome on his trip.
Keep us posted....I know I'm not the only one interested in a journey like that...

jgrooms · 02-11-2013, 07:47 AM

Last video of the work on the Yamaha R1. Next up is a video of Sjaak testing the sled and then arriving in Anchorage with tranship to Barrow.

We've got four vids working on the work in Barrow and preview of the ice.

This video shows some more extensive custom work on the YZF-R1. This time the pre heater, unique rear shock setup/requirements and the steering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkmkhIF1L20

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02-08-2013, 07:50 AM	#46
jgrooms ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 489	Ice Report Still waiting to hear something from Sjaak on ice conditions. He did move forward with overnight cold testing of systems, so we thought this was a good sign. Here some final prep and some more detail on the sled in this video #12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1vD4_wNc2k __________________ http://www.youtube.com/ClymerManuals

02-08-2013, 08:45 AM	#47
willys Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Oddometer: 2,775	WOW!!! Is all I can say......an excellent adventure to say the least! I have just spend the morning watching all of the video clips and thoroughly enjoyed them all...... My biggest fear would be....while sleeping a snug as a bug in a rug so to speak, then realizing there are a few curious polar bears thinking a nice light snack was within reach. Could this sled keep him safe and or, weapons to possibly save the day??? Subscribed for the long haul.....keep up the great work! Here's to completing the adventure safe and sound. __________________

02-08-2013, 01:33 PM	#50
willys Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Oddometer: 2,775	The only thing that bear would have smelled from me was shit as I filled my pants at an alarming rate!!!! I'm not sure what vehicle that cameraman was in, I suspect an argo of some type......that bear would have gotten to him at some point imho...!!! It certainly wouldn't be my way of spending a night or an afternoon! If I were this rider and thought about sleeping in that human freezer, or human toaster whichever it may be.....I'd be packing more than one means of dealing with mister polar bear!!! __________________

02-08-2013, 03:39 PM	#51
jgrooms ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 489	We're hearing that there is another access point where the ice is not rough and broken up. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/ClymerManuals

02-08-2013, 05:30 PM	#52
AteamNM Wonna Be ADVrider Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Sandia Mountains New Mexico Oddometer: 1,854	In till the end. Good luck. __________________ NMOHVA Member & NMTA Member The silence was absolute, the sense of peace profound, and it bled in to me from this beautiful land. (ROD CURRIE, Team Sibersky Extreme) Fly & Ride RR: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=841561

02-08-2013, 08:15 PM	#54
nuttynu Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: ANCHORAGE,ALASKA Oddometer: 700	cheering him on!!!! GET it SJAAK !! __________________ -Youtube Nuttynu -Facebook Nuttynu

02-08-2013, 09:50 PM	#55
ramon weezin' the juice! Joined: Sep 2002 Location: California Oddometer: 1,041	WooHoo!!! __________________ "...if you don't like the price then move on because I don't give a shit...it's my bike and I will sell it for whatever I want." Craigslist SF posting

02-09-2013, 06:22 AM	#56
jgrooms ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 489	This from Sjaak overnight; "Today the first miles in Barrow. Sunday the sledge will be put together and I can do a test ride and test pull on the polar ice. Best, Sjaak" __________________ http://www.youtube.com/ClymerManuals

02-09-2013, 05:33 PM	#57
Contevita Cigar Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Gulfport, MS Oddometer: 1,156	Good luck to Sjaak, I'll be following the ride report as well. I watched the sled/trailer build and to me it doesn't seem sturdy enough with the decal covered plastics for walls. A curious 1000 pound polar bear would break into that in no time. It's not like you can escape from the sled and take off running, I hope Sjaak brings along some form of defense from a bear. Something like mace, cattle prod, Desert Eagle, you know, something to get rid of a hungry bear. Other than that, this is going to be an epic journey.

02-09-2013, 06:40 PM	#58
pdxmotorhead Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Portland OR Oddometer: 270	:) Nothing like being up close and personnel with the Alpha Predator... First itme you meet a grizzly in the wild,, you know you ain't packing enough gun ... LOL Dave

02-09-2013, 07:07 PM	#59
blacktruck SWA Chicken Hauler Joined: Nov 2012 Location: BAF Afghanistan / Glasford, IL Oddometer: 93	Now that's an adventure... Wow, I'm in to see how he does this. I've read a lot of RR on here but this is truly unique in the logistics and isolation aspect of it. I wish him the very best and for a successful outcome on his trip. Keep us posted....I know I'm not the only one interested in a journey like that... __________________ Anywhere is home

02-11-2013, 07:47 AM	#60
jgrooms ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Oddometer: 489	Rear Shock & Steering Dampener & Engine Pre Heater Last video of the work on the Yamaha R1. Next up is a video of Sjaak testing the sled and then arriving in Anchorage with tranship to Barrow. We've got four vids working on the work in Barrow and preview of the ice. This video shows some more extensive custom work on the YZF-R1. This time the pre heater, unique rear shock setup/requirements and the steering. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkmkhIF1L20 __________________ http://www.youtube.com/ClymerManuals jgrooms screwed with this post 02-11-2013 at 09:35 AM

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