"Winter Motorized Bicycling, tips and tricks"

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killercanuck said:
Tis the season to get this thread alive again, I came across this post on Instructables:

pop-rivet studs Enjoy!

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basically just pop-rivet from inside but put a washer on the outside so they hold fast.
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Super Idea Canuk!!!! If I ever do that, Ill temper the ends also with my tiny little Canadian Tire oxy propane kit.

I broke down today and since 5 pm last night to 3 am this morning I finally got my bike running super. I am happy on this Christ morning or should I say RELEIVED!!!
 
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Cogswelln said:
all i do for winter is throw on extra layers now studded tires, maybe mt bike tread thats about it. only problems i have had from winter riding is from me doing donuts and tacoing a rim
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I have done the samething, and I will do it again. dnut. It is so fun gettin' dizzy
dnutdnut
 
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pop rivets,eh? good idea,if you use steel rivets.
the snowmobile supply outfits used to sell hex head screws,the head was hardnened and fit 1/4" socket.
used on dirt bikes for ice.
was thinking about winter riding ,after this torn bicep thing ,biking is off til its completely healed.most,no,all my recent injuries were inflicted when i was sober.
thinking i should drink more and do less.......

lots of great info here,guys,keep it up.
 
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tooljunkie said:
biking is off til its completely healed.most,no,all my recent injuries were inflicted when i was sober.
thinking i should drink more and do less.......

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Where were you when I needed to know this in my 20's!

Although I did try drinking and doing more in my 30's.

Now in my 40's, I try to just pay some one else to do it.


lol
 
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You mean there's a "drink less - do more" philosophy somewhere? nah, pure fiction, heh heh

Yea I forgot about this too, till Max mentioned "deflating the tire, wrap thin chain on tire and re-inflate" for his kicksled project, now that's cool for ice running.
 
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Here is what I have for gear: Thermal underwear (top and bottom), a sweater, a fleece jacket, a leather jacket, a nylon face mask, a ski mask, waterproof motorcycle gloves, and goggles.
 
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bigbutterbean said:
Here is what I have for gear: Thermal underwear (top and bottom), a sweater, a fleece jacket, a leather jacket, a nylon face mask, a ski mask, waterproof motorcycle gloves, and goggles.
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Do you ever have problems with the metal inserts in your tires? It seems like they might get pushed through the tube?

Im glad I live in Florida! I only wear a jacket riding like a month or 2 outta the year!

The only thing i have to do in the winter is adjust carb..The air is so moist here in florida with humidity. when it gets cold and drys out i gotta adjust it. but thats the only time it usually is fine the rest of the year..
 
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killercanuck said:
So finally, you end up with something like this in layers:
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Then you just carefully cram everything onto your 'winter-friendly' rim(nipple first), throw in some air; the lower the pressure the better the traction(but lower the speed...), and you're done.

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*Note- If you bring that flesh-eater inside, put down some cardboard or something, especially if you have a significant other, or wood floors. :P


*Note2- That tire only took 100 screws double spaced. On my first ride the extra weight had a centrifugal(gyroscopic) effect when trying to turn. So start out slow 'till you get used to it.

MB.com Sticker plug:
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Thats how ya do it! The double layer tubing is a definate. I was wondering how that was working out for ya. r.ly.
 
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I was riding the other day and it was in the upper 30s. I had a helmet, face, mask gloves, and a good warm jacket. I was cold in the beginning but then I got warmed up, since I live in a urban area with lots of traffic and people, there are times where I have to rely on pedaling. That gets my heart rate going and it warms me up nice. After a while I dont feel cold at all even if im riding fast.
 
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my gear is very important. t-shirt, shorts, sandals, suntan lotion and a helmet. dang i hate winter lol
 
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LOL, really is Paul.

I still can't come up with a come-back to "82F year round".
 
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don't know how many flat track enthusiasts are on here but i find winter to be a good time to hone skills on something WAY sketchier than a real moto on dirt, i think its made me a better rider
 
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It gives me a chance to wear my B-3 bomber jacket, Gauntlet gloves, goggles, leather helmet, and vintage looking long sleeve shirt. Weather has been getting cooler already here in Georgia.
 
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Sounds like a nice bike - sometimes I am envious of you 66cc dudes.
2 days ago I went out on a 5 mile winter ride and it was a nightmare!! Then yeaterday, I went out on a longer ride and it was a blast. I loved it. Winter has a lot of different conditions that change from day to day- kind of like a river.
 
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lol i am not saying a word. gonna go jump in the pool instead
 
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