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Mark96 · 01-13-2013, 07:48 PM

Here is a few shots of ice riding from last Sunday out at StMalo. Probably had about 60 bikes out.

This one is me riding my buds 2007 YZ250 stroke in a fast left hand sweeper

serious traction from the $700/pair Fredette Ice Race Tires on my sons YZ450

the next 2 are getting by the brand new Husky form SAR (they broke it in on the track that day)

the fast left hander leads out to this 100+ km/h straight

my son (#5) in the middle of a party

the odd incident here and there

my son hamming it up for the camera

Hopefully the weather will cooperate for next weekend as I hope to be celebrating my 59th birthday on the ice with all the guys......

always a BBQ and rum at the end of the day.....yum yum

if anybody needs directions or ? give me a call

BackRoader · 01-13-2013, 08:42 PM

Those are great photos Mark....

PiffleMaster · 01-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Freakin' awesome!
Sure wish I could be there next Sunday;
however...
...
I don't have a car.

...Oh, and I'm leavin' for the left coast the morning after...

That said, I'll take the studded KLR out some time...

... and hope everybody else takes you up on the offer!

ICE ON!
Cheers, B

silencejinn · 01-14-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark96

Here is a few shots of ice riding from last Sunday out at StMalo. Probably had about 60 bikes out.

if anybody needs directions or ? give me a call

Mark, looks like a LOT fun riding on the ice.
I still want to try it out sometime this year if it's all possible but not until after Feb long weekend.

KamikazeKLR · 01-15-2013, 11:23 AM

I'd be way too scared to ride on ice

humvee · 01-15-2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KamikazeKLR

I'd be way too scared to ride on ice

Riding would be fun.

Falling not so much..

Hektoglider · 01-15-2013, 07:27 PM

Getting your leg sucked in by the rear wheel(meat saw ) of the bike ahead of you in a corner would not be fun. It happened with the TBay ice racers quite a few years back. Studded tire removed a bit of they riders leg. Inside of the rear fender was red/ skin colored. Another day at the races. It's all about power and traction. A tight track will be about tires in the corners, a big oval will be about motor on the straights. All very cool none the less.

Lappeman · 01-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hektoglider

Getting your leg sucked in by the rear wheel(meat saw ) of the bike ahead of you in a corner would not be fun. It happened with the TBay ice racers quite a few years back. Studded tire removed a bit of they riders leg. Inside of the rear fender was red/ skin colored. Another day at the races. It's all about power and traction. A tight track will be about tires in the corners, a big oval will be about motor on the straights. All very cool none the less.

Nice story Hekto

KamikazeKLR · 01-17-2013, 08:50 AM

Hey guys.. I was reading up about what people do to prepare their KLRs for big trips and I was wonering...
what's a "carb T-mod" ? Is it something I should consider doing?

Lappeman · 01-17-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark96

Here is a few shots of ice riding from last Sunday out at StMalo. Probably had about 60 bikes out.

This one is me riding my buds 2007 YZ250 stroke in a fast left hand sweeper

serious traction from the $700/pair Fredette Ice Race Tires on my sons YZ450

Great photos Mark! Is that JT protector an original from the 1970's

jimtoe · 01-17-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lappeman

Great photos Mark! Is that JT protector an original from the 1970's

JT, Mark did you steal that from me?

dryden_rider_54 · 01-17-2013, 11:41 AM

Hmmm I did a Yellowstone trip on my KLR and never did any mods outside of some additional seat padding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KamikazeKLR

Hey guys.. I was reading up about what people do to prepare their KLRs for big trips and I was wonering...
what's a "carb T-mod" ? Is it something I should consider doing?

KamikazeKLR · 01-17-2013, 12:37 PM

Also, someone has stolen my nice 250 piece socket set from my garage so any work on the bike has come to a grinding stop

I've lost the will to wrench.

ZZR_Ron · 01-17-2013, 12:44 PM

the only mechanical things I did to mine were the tensioner(doohickey), blue loctited all the bolts, dialelectric grease on the connectors,took apart the suspension (front and rear) and put good synthetic grease in. Removed the sidestand switch as well.

Had to rebuild the rear shock once, but it was pretty easy.

humvee · 01-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I did the T mod after my bike stumbled in the rain on St. James bridge...I didn't like it.

simple, cheap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNiI9qCysck

01-13-2013, 07:48 PM	#7846
Mark96 Way Out There! Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Oddometer: 241	Here is a few shots of ice riding from last Sunday out at StMalo. Probably had about 60 bikes out. This one is me riding my buds 2007 YZ250 stroke in a fast left hand sweeper serious traction from the $700/pair Fredette Ice Race Tires on my sons YZ450 the next 2 are getting by the brand new Husky form SAR (they broke it in on the track that day) the fast left hander leads out to this 100+ km/h straight my son (#5) in the middle of a party the odd incident here and there my son hamming it up for the camera Hopefully the weather will cooperate for next weekend as I hope to be celebrating my 59th birthday on the ice with all the guys...... always a BBQ and rum at the end of the day.....yum yum if anybody needs directions or ? give me a call __________________ bike pics and misc http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/mlstev27/

01-13-2013, 08:42 PM	#7847
BackRoader Heading There Next Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The PEG, Center of Canada Oddometer: 3,389	Those are great photos Mark.... __________________ 2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black, 2010 HD Heritage Softail, 1983 Yamaha RZ350, 1978 Yamaha XS650 SE,1967 Honda CD125.

01-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#7848
PiffleMaster Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Winnipeg Oddometer: 1,238	Wow! Freakin' awesome! Sure wish I could be there next Sunday; however... ... I don't have a car. ...Oh, and I'm leavin' for the left coast the morning after... That said, I'll take the studded KLR out some time... ... and hope everybody else takes you up on the offer! ICE ON! Cheers, B __________________ "He never met a stranger." Drif10 re DRCool Have Sporadic Spot, will travel sporadically... And a picture outside my window... Sometimes...

01-15-2013, 11:23 AM	#7850
KamikazeKLR Shorty on the 650 Joined: May 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Oddometer: 462	I'd be way too scared to ride on ice __________________ - Mel Long Way Back - Ongoing Not all those who wander are lost 2002 Kawasaki KLR650

01-15-2013, 07:27 PM	#7852
Hektoglider Expedition Style ADV Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Pine Ontario (or travelling) Oddometer: 1,884	Getting your leg sucked in by the rear wheel(meat saw ) of the bike ahead of you in a corner would not be fun. It happened with the TBay ice racers quite a few years back. Studded tire removed a bit of they riders leg. Inside of the rear fender was red/ skin colored. Another day at the races. It's all about power and traction. A tight track will be about tires in the corners, a big oval will be about motor on the straights. All very cool none the less. __________________ less is more

01-17-2013, 08:50 AM	#7854
KamikazeKLR Shorty on the 650 Joined: May 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Oddometer: 462	Hey guys.. I was reading up about what people do to prepare their KLRs for big trips and I was wonering... what's a "carb T-mod" ? Is it something I should consider doing? __________________ - Mel Long Way Back - Ongoing Not all those who wander are lost 2002 Kawasaki KLR650

01-17-2013, 12:37 PM	#7858
KamikazeKLR Shorty on the 650 Joined: May 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Oddometer: 462	Also, someone has stolen my nice 250 piece socket set from my garage so any work on the bike has come to a grinding stop I've lost the will to wrench. __________________ - Mel Long Way Back - Ongoing Not all those who wander are lost 2002 Kawasaki KLR650

01-17-2013, 12:44 PM	#7859
ZZR_Ron Underground Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 7,475	the only mechanical things I did to mine were the tensioner(doohickey), blue loctited all the bolts, dialelectric grease on the connectors,took apart the suspension (front and rear) and put good synthetic grease in. Removed the sidestand switch as well. Had to rebuild the rear shock once, but it was pretty easy. __________________ Great minds think alike;small minds seldom differ...

01-17-2013, 12:57 PM	#7860
humvee Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Winterpeg, MB, CANADA Oddometer: 1,513	I did the T mod after my bike stumbled in the rain on St. James bridge...I didn't like it. simple, cheap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNiI9qCysck __________________ John Fry: The next day would start with some relaxing riding, turn into frantic riding, end with a beautiful girl not wearing a little plaid skirt and, involve goats.

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