dirt biking in the snow ??

[94ToyBear]

Last time I rode I ran across lost of ice and snow, I had a good time riding in and on it all. After the snow run yesterday I couldn't stop thinking of a snow run on the Bike.... anyone interested in setting something up let me know.

Adam

[dr350jja]

No thanks, I've done that before. Wasn't too appealing to me. Shouldn't you have the 2014 Wheeler badge?

[94ToyBear]

Thats what I'm expecting to say after I do it once haha. Gota try allmost everything once you know..... I should ! I was gona call the Badge police here soon if Jim don't get around to it lol. Ill give him a few days :) Thanks Jim !

[dr350jja]

Many, many years ago, as a teenager, I took my 1971 Harley Davidson Baja 100 out in the snow, and broke the foot peg off, as the bike went down on some ice. Not a good day then :tisktisk: Had a really good ride at Rampart, a couple years ago, in the snow. But, it had just started snowing, so very little accumulation. The snow did keep the dust down, which is always a BIG plus!

[Squshiee1]

After some personal experience, my 2002 yamaha yz250f was garbage in the snow, and my friends 76 kawasaki 175 2 stroke was amazing.
I did alright until it got steep, I would say 25 degree angle. If there was no ice underneath i might have been fine, but ice and 8 inches of snow is a no go. To much power is what I think happened, i would barley twist the throttle and the back end would just slide like crazy, but i think if i were doing somthing more flat, i might be in!

[94ToyBear]

Well If it was to much power proplem.... then I have a problem !! 250f vs 426f = more problems ! Still wana try ot tho haha...

When the snow melts we got to set up another run..... but actully run with each other this time lol.

[Squshiee1]

not just look at each other, I got the dirtbike fixed too! It ended up just being the main jet. Now the thing runs great!

I think if i maybe changed the sprocket out for a smaller one, i might be able to do a little better in the snow.

[94ToyBear]

I'm haveing a few problems with my426f now. But Works great once it warmed up for 20 mins.

[greenramp]

took the DRZ400 out today, wow its slick

[94ToyBear]

took the DRZ400 out today, wow its slick

I'm jealous !! Did you have a good time ?

[The Dude]

I used to ride in this big field by my house in the snow... Doing 100+ foot long power slides and throwing snow 20 feet into the air... Couldn't tell you why I don't do it anymore. Oh, wait.. That's right.. I can't get my bikes out of my backyard because the hill is too steep to get my bikes up it in the snow. I also winterize my bikes now from December-March.

[greenramp]

Yes it was fun but I didnt push it too hard.

[Woodscaper]

I could see getting a ride together in the next few weeks. Something close and not overly difficult, Slaughter house perhaps ?

[94ToyBear]

Sounds great. What time frame can you ?

[Woodscaper]

How does Sunday the 26th work ??

[94ToyBear]

That actully may work out ! Let me talk to the boss and find out if I can get a sitter. The A.M. is allwas best for me and if the broncos are playing that day back before then is even better.

[94ToyBear]

Chase you in ?

[Woodscaper]

If all goes well that's the week before the superbowl, so the Broncos should have it off. Earlier the better for me too, we can meet at the Loaf and Jug on 285 & 43 or Quincy & c 470 @ the Home Depot. What do you think?

[94ToyBear]

Both sound good to me. Ill know for sure in a day or two.

[Woodscaper]

This would be next weekend, anybody interested?

[94ToyBear]

Another rider will make it even funner !

[Squshiee1]

I might be in, but last i heard, slaughterhouse has some big snow drifts. Ill see what i can do though!

[Woodscaper]

I will call my buddy, he lives 1/2 mile from there and ask about the snow.

Im in even if we go to Rampart or anywhere else close!

[94ToyBear]

Im willing to go anywhere as long as there is some snow to play in. If you wana change trails thats cool with me.

[94ToyBear]

After some personal experience, my 2002 yamaha yz250f was garbage in the snow, and my friends 76 kawasaki 175 2 stroke was amazing.
I did alright until it got steep, I would say 25 degree angle. If there was no ice underneath i might have been fine, but ice and 8 inches of snow is a no go. To much power is what I think happened, i would barley twist the throttle and the back end would just slide like crazy, but i think if i were doing somthing more flat, i might be in!
Gona take what your says to be true and going to take the cr125r up instead of the yz426f. Cr less power newer tires and ligher to pick up. Plus I cant start my yz with out my bike boot and sure as hell not gona wear that slick thing up. So CR traction snow boots is my game plan. Hope you can make it out.

[94ToyBear]

What tire PSI is recommended for playing in the snow ?

[Squshiee1]

12 psi is what I ran last time and it was great. I am in for Sunday. I'm not sure about Jefferson lake but that is usually not to bad.

[94ToyBear]

Should we all pm each others contact info ?

Where we going. Im up for anywhere.

[Jim]

Should we all pm each others contact info ?

PM's can work for private stuff. Posting ride coordination stuff in "Chat" is fair game (IMO) (Who's meeting @ x @ y time, etc.).

The only thing that'd be off limits would be trail run planning / planned runs / the calendar for non-4x4 runs as those items are for Front Range originated 4x4 runs (there is _slight_ wiggle room on this [turkey run gets listed] but 2-wheels cross the line).

Get together, get out, have a blast!

[94ToyBear]

Thanks Jim. That cleared up some questions I had.

[glacierpaul]

All Of My Motorcycle/Snow Experience IsYankee Hill And Surrounding Trails.Did That Before I Lived Up Here , Now I Have The ATV And Jeeps. Can't Wait To See Your Trip Report :).

[Squshiee1]

Yankee hill as of the 5th

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK6nqXQuZ6Q

[Squshiee1]

This is the area where i was thinking, but im not sure on the snow. http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=400

[94ToyBear]

Im good cant say much other then I wana to go. Justin what do you think

[Woodscaper]

Jefferson is a bit further than I wanted to drive.
I asked my buddy about Slaughter house, he has not been back there in a while but did say it will most likely be icy in the trees.
As it is I may not be able to go. I am trying to figure out some scheduling conflicts but would like to stay as close as possible because I may be on short time. Would you guys be able or willing to go later in the day???

[Squshiee1]

I have never been to rampart, I have heard it was great. I think we should go there.

Any time works for me!

[94ToyBear]

Any time works for me as well. Never been to rampart aswell

[greenramp]

I'm out sorry. Sold the DRZ this week to pay for anti- bronco advertising.
On a serious note I did sell the DRZ - offer I couldn't refuse

I will get another this spring
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/greenramp/DRZ/drz_zpsf5172d2c.jpg

[Woodscaper]

Im cool with Rampart. I will work out my schedule and post up ASAP.

[Woodscaper]

It looks like I will be able to meet up at 12:15-1:00 depending on meeting place. Does that work for you guys?

[94ToyBear]

Im sure it will for me, I will know for sure by tomarrow. And as im new to rampart im hopeing you guys will pick a trail good to go on any of them.

[Squshiee1]

We could all meet right off of santa fe and sedalia.

[94ToyBear]

Still waiting to get a reply from grandma (sitter) but im sure it will all work out for what time you want. Meeting place sounds great.

[Squshiee1]

I'm bringing a friend along for the ride, the one with the 175 Kawasaki, we are thinking about going a little earlier and then just meeting you guys at the first parking lot. Just let me know what tine your planning on being there.

[94ToyBear]

I wouldn't mind meeting up meet earlier with you guys if you dont mind. Then meeting up with Justin

[Squshiee1]

No problem! We are planning to be there around 9:30

[Woodscaper]

Hey guys, I wouldn't be at the parking lot until 1:00 ish. That puts me about 3.5 - 4 hours behind you. I would be pretty worn out by then especially in the snowy slick conditions. You guys have fun, sorry the timing is off. I think I will bow out of this one and hope to ride with you guys another time.

[Squshiee1]

You sure, i was planning to ride them come back to pick you up.

I may also have 2 other people coming. They can be there at 10:00 and i still need to get some things ready. so 10:00 sound good?

[94ToyBear]

I dont mind coming back....its hard for me to get out and do not mind one bit riding that long even on the snow. An to honest this will most likely be my last ride till it warms up. Come out ! I dont mind

[Squshiee1]

I think there will be Lots of mud! YAY! it has been quite war the past couple of days.

[94ToyBear]

Cool look like were going still ! Whats the exact meeting place and time ?

[Squshiee1]

I can meet you in sedalia, there is a cafe right off of the road, I should be there at 9:45

[94ToyBear]

Pretty sure I know what cafe you talking about.....see you there !

[94ToyBear]

Man that was fun !!!! Started at Rampart range 1st parking lot, was pretty much questionable if we even get 10 feet. It all worked out. We came up on some snow ice packed inclines tried one I got up fine but chase had some problems getting up due to to much powet at the wheels...we pushed and pushed his bike about 20 and seemed like for ever but was actully kinda fun. After we. Both got to the top we seen 2 more massive inclines out of breath we decided to turn around and pick another way....went up the road and got back on trail.after that we had a blast ! Chase took a nasty spill even if he dont thing he did got back up like a champ. We both fell about 4/5 each last time chase fell his front break leaver broke off I fell of in the dirt of all places haha. Had a small lunch at the top of the mountain and got some great views. Over all it was a blast to ride in snow and ice conditions. Ill do it as much as I can ! Sorry for any typos im writing thing from my phone

[Squshiee1]

It was definitely a great day of riding. That bad spill that i took broke part of my rear fender, so my thought was just to replace the rear fender. But no since i have a graphics kit on it i have to find the sticker for the rear fender, good luck finding one sticker, that was the worst part of my day. Over all the fun and the Amazing views outweigh the spills. I was really more concerned about the bike more than i was me. Each time i wrecked i felt fine, but the bike didn't enjoy it.

I had a great time, but i think i will leave the snowy trails to my rodeo. Maybe.

The bike is quite fin in the snow! STUDDED TIRES!

[glacierpaul]

Glad You Guys Got Out And Made The Best Of It! Chase, Take It From An Older You, Start Caring More For You Than A Machine! :)

[94ToyBear]

Thats some good advice...I just turned 27..I know I know still very young....but I beat my self up with football base ball wrestling jiu jitsu 5 MMA fight and starting to get that felling im falling apart allready. I dont regreat any of it but I wish I woulda taken care of my self alot more! Guess its part of being young lessons learned :)

[Squshiee1]

What? Why would I take care of my self, Imma live fo evah, YOLO!

[sunk]

Thats funny, I was up there on Sunday riding the quad. Was there from 9 to around 2 I think, we were parked in the first lot in the silver 4 runner with a trailer. We must have just missed each other.

[Squshiee1]

I saw the 4 runner, and the trailer but no quads. we got back to the parking lot at 3:00? I forgot you had the 4 runner, were you parked close to the road, facing the road?

[Rick]

Imma live fo evah, YOLO!:rolleyes::lmao: famous last words

[94ToyBear]

I wana get out some more ! anyone wana set something up soon I can go rampart its was pretty dang fun !

[94ToyBear]

Looking to get out some more in the snow. I was hoping to set something up on a Saturday end of February. Sunday can work to but not as easy as Saturday.

[Squshiee1]

Im thinking about going to the track soon, maybe ill go to rampart again, i might even have studs.

[94ToyBear]

Iv never been to the track by Bandamire wouldnt mind that either. Id like to try that stud thing on my used tires aswell.
Did you get your break lever fixed ?

[Squshiee1]

Im getting it fixed soon, i just got my atv running though!

[Woodscaper]

I will be up for some dirt/snow/mud slinging cause I missed the last one. Pick it , post it and I will try to come and run with you young wipper-snappers.

[94ToyBear]

Anyone up for riding this Monday? Only catch is Gota be back by 330 .

[Woodscaper]

where you thinking of going? I may be able to sneak out.

[94ToyBear]

Im sure you want some place near you. I dont mind a drive aslong as I can get back by 3/330 so its can be up to you if youd like.