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Offline Cabilao

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Snowmobile
« on: March 26, 2013, 01:04:20 AM »
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before:
Kreidler RMC(50cc)
CB400N(first bike)
RD350LC(more than one)
XS850(great bike)
CB900F(wish i still have it)
FZR1000(too fast)
Rickman CR900(sold for a good price)
now:
Rusi 125
CB 125 CL(just for fun)
Yamaha XTZ 125
CB750P7(mystery bike)
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Offline ekpent

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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2013, 05:17:54 AM »
They used to make kits that you could turn your streetbike into a snowmachine for winter use.I will see if I can find a vid off the Ric Brett site with a Kaw 750 triple done up this winter. Mark rides the Snow Job
« Last Edit: March 26, 2013, 05:22:38 AM by ekpent »

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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2013, 05:03:31 PM »
snowbike slide






This is a Honda 550 not parked in the snow looking pretty and not just putting around in the yard like a lawn tractor.
« Last Edit: March 26, 2013, 05:10:14 PM by rb550four »
A few Honda 500's, a few Honda 550's, a few Honda 650's, '72 cb 450, a couple 500/550/650 hybrids, and 2001 750. 
  550 Snowbike -Somebody had to do it.
  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,101678.0.html             
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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2013, 05:17:09 PM »
I love the "look" of that first chopper snowmobile, I wonder how that handles. I would guess there isn't enough weight on the skis to steer it.   Sho is perty.
  someone has done a cl 350, like to see how it moves
Honda snow bike
« Last Edit: March 26, 2013, 07:34:01 PM by rb550four »
A few Honda 500's, a few Honda 550's, a few Honda 650's, '72 cb 450, a couple 500/550/650 hybrids, and 2001 750. 
  550 Snowbike -Somebody had to do it.
  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,101678.0.html             
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.msg1550907.html#msg1550907

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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2013, 05:54:57 PM »
When the 3 wheeled Spiders came out , I wrote to Bombardier and asked (pleaded) with them to make a seasonal alternative for that machine which would include skis since the steering is perfectly set up to handle them, and a removable track set up , similar to the set up on the Rhino. Never get replies.... These folks make snowmobiles for goodness sake! If I can cross a bike and one of their snowmobiles together in my barn and make it work, They should be able to put out this option for the Can Am spider and have a year round vehicle, that would boost sales all year long, This would be great for ski slope rescues, state police, fire departments. , forest rangers, loggers, pipeline inspectors, high voltage cable inspectors and maintenance...... so many uses for hard to get to places...... and it can then be used in the summer.
I think this is a great idea, I could understand if they thought it would be a risky venture, but I couldn't understand why they would send no reply either way. Is this that far out in left field?
« Last Edit: April 14, 2013, 05:59:36 PM by rb550four »
A few Honda 500's, a few Honda 550's, a few Honda 650's, '72 cb 450, a couple 500/550/650 hybrids, and 2001 750. 
  550 Snowbike -Somebody had to do it.
  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,101678.0.html             
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.msg1550907.html#msg1550907

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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 10:51:46 AM »
I saw a new Yamaha 450 ( I think) that had a track conversion.  I spoke with the owner for a few minutes and he said he had bought the kit from a company in Montana.  Ski in the front and a small track for drive.  He claimed it would keep up with the snomobiles. 
I don't want it to go like a motorcycle, I want it to go like a rocket!

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Re: Snowmobile
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2013, 05:48:27 PM »
Yes , There are some very impressive set ups for dirt bikes out there, and they seem powerful enough to enjoy winter riding.
A few Honda 500's, a few Honda 550's, a few Honda 650's, '72 cb 450, a couple 500/550/650 hybrids, and 2001 750. 
  550 Snowbike -Somebody had to do it.
  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,101678.0.html             
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.msg1550907.html#msg1550907