dual sport rides 650 friendly

[fw189uhu]

Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or have friends who use them. The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. TIA. Digger

[Randall Marbach]

Check out AdventureSidecar.com http://adventuresidecar.com/?p=1467 Vern is the master of all things KLR sidecar and winter driving. HTH Randy from Wrightwood ________________________________ From: fw189uhu To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 8:47 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Snow Chains? Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or have friends who use them. The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. TIA. Digger ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Kevin Powers]

Dude - Stay home and watch Cycles South! My experience participating in and spectating at the Icycle Derby on New Years Day, is that things that are hard or sharp enough to provide traction on ice are going to reduce traction on the pavement. Ever walk on concrete while wearing cleated shoes? That's what your tires will feel like on pavement if they have screws, studs, chains etc. If you truly need a moto-fix while deep in the grasp of winter, than get a dirt bike with proper studded tires and go ride on a frozen lake. That kind of setup will give you velcro traction on the ice. Or get a sidecar. -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN

On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 10:47 PM, fw189uhu wrote: > ** > > > Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? > > I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is > white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or > have friends who use them. > > The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via > fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. > > TIA. > > Digger > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[David Nichols]

Or get one of these snow bike conversions: http://www.2moto.com/ I'll have to admit, these aren't available for a KLR650 and they are a little pricey at $4,300... But aren't they cool? Here's a video: http://youtu.be/P-Rmc7LMXBo ________________________________ From: Kevin Powers To: fw189uhu Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 6:58 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Snow Chains? Dude - Stay home and watch Cycles South! My experience participating in and spectating at the Icycle Derby on New Years Day, is that things that are hard or sharp enough to provide traction on ice are going to reduce traction on the pavement. Ever walk on concrete while wearing cleated shoes? That's what your tires will feel like on pavement if they have screws, studs, chains etc. If you truly need a moto-fix while deep in the grasp of winter, than get a dirt bike with proper studded tires and go ride on a frozen lake. That kind of setup will give you velcro traction on the ice. Or get a sidecar. -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN

On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 10:47 PM, fw189uhu wrote: > ** > > > Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? > > I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is > white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or > have friends who use them. > > The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via > fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. > > TIA. > > Digger > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[skypilot110]

Nope but I have used the studs you get from Whitehorse. They worked well in snow on dirt roads but they were squirley on pavement. Its a good thing I only live 1 mile from the forest entrance since I dont think your chances are good if you are out in traffic. I had them on dual sport tires since knobbies are kind of a mute point once you are on ice. If you are looking for road wear then stay home or you are going to die. Sorry but that is how it is. You can not make bikes be safe on icy roads. Anybody that tells you otherwise just wants to see if you can do it because they havent really tried. If you are looking for off road or un imporved road wear then a cheap pair of kenda 270s with the studs are worth looking into Chris

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? > > I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or have friends who use them. > > The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. > > TIA. > > Digger >

[mark ward]

Fax & money transfer? I thaught now days it's Emails and VISA

--- On Mon, 12/12/11, fw189uhu wrote: From: fw189uhu Subject: [DSN_KLR650] KLR Snow Chains? To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, December 12, 2011, 4:47 AM Anybody used them? Can you recommend a quality brand/source? I already know the advice about leaving the bike at home if the ground is white, so I'm hoping to get specific info from guys who've used them or have friends who use them. The Staudacher chains look interesting, but it will be a PITA to order via fax from Germany and pay with a European money transfer. TIA. Digger [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[fw189uhu]

Waaallll, from all the posts I read, this is a family at-home business and they're not connected to the internet at all, including email. Maybe they're deep in the mountains and can't even get a satellite? Digger

[fw189uhu]

Thanks. I'm pretty well aware of all the safety issues; this is for emergency-only use and not for "normal" riding (although not many would use the word "normal" and "snow riding" in the same sentence!). Digger

[fw189uhu]

That's kinda cool, but pretty extreme on several different levels. In all seriousness, I'm looking for an emergency-only solution that will get me through sections of snow and possibly ice (ye gods, save me!) if necessary. I bought some extremely cool slip-on Yaxtrax Pro snow/ice cleats for my boots at REI, and although I prefer to go into areas where they're not needed, they really work great. The slip on easily, are lightweight, and fold down into a fairly small package when not in use. I'm looking for more-or-less the same emergency-only solution for my bike. Don't wanna have to use them, but want to have them available if required. Digger

[fw189uhu]

Very interesting info (although their website layout is pretty sucky). Thanks for sending. Digger