Who's ice riding in the northeast?

[fabiodriven]

Should I bother studding my tires? Is anybody else going through the effort?

[brrcuda]

thinking about it.... Need to find some cheap tires to stud. Put on medium priority. If someone hosts an event, that will put it higher on the list to do.:)

[thefox]

thinking about it.... Need to find some cheap tires to stud. Put on medium priority. If someone hosts an event, that will put it higher on the list to do.:)

Same here. I have a front to stud, I just have to get some old rears mounted and then get studs for them all.

Bruce (350x'inNY) and I were talking about another Ice Racing event on Conesus Lake NY, it will be tuff to plan until the lake freezes over. It won't be until after late January (at the earliest ;) ).

[fabiodriven]

OK, I already ordered some studs. Why not, right? There is a pond 2 minutes up the road from my house. One day last year there were a bunch of sleds and drunken bozos out there. It was like a party. I figure I'll give it a shot.

[4Q2]

I got a set of studded tires waiting for the opportunity to get beat, Ill get in on this ride for sure if someone puts up a place and date.

I just went riding today and found a NICE pit for the warmer weather, well talk more about that in the spring

[eddie pettengil]

we will be running every weekend from early jan to end of march on a small 1/8 oval in south/east nh.

[fabiodriven]

Well, looks like this could pan out!

[chris200x]

Same here. I have a front to stud, I just have to get some old rears mounted and then get studs for them all.

Bruce (350x'inNY) and I were talking about another Ice Racing event on Conesus Lake NY, it will be tuff to plan until the lake freezes over. It won't be until after late January (at the earliest ;) ).

So BJ will be putting up with the whole lot of us or what? :w00t: how far does Bruce live from the lake?

Eddie.. what's the zipcode so I can mapquest. I've been waitin all year to get back out on the ice. what a blast!

[eddie pettengil]

Milton, New Hampshire 03851

here is a link to some pics from last year pics

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=80910&highlight=nh+ice+riders"]http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=80910&highlight=nh+ice+riders

[thefox]

So BJ will be putting up with the whole lot of us or what? :w00t: how far does Bruce live from the lake?

Eddie.. what's the zipcode so I can mapquest. I've been waitin all year to get back out on the ice. what a blast!

Bruce is a few miles from the lake; we were thinking it would be a good welcome back even hence late January at the earliest;) .

[brapp]

if the ice is decent i'll be doign ice races for pensyltucky

[sandpuppi101]

Well it suck's that you guy's are'nt closer to Michigan,or on the other hand ,it suck's that I ain't closer to you's.But all you East Coaster's are invited to come out to the Annual Otterlake Winterfest,( ice Racing galore),it's basically in the tumb area,if you look at Michigan ,as a Mitten.It's slated for late Janurary-early Feb thus far, weather permiting..
But I also see that you guy's are really getting into the ice racing out in your neck of the wood's.How many time's you guy's get together a year anyway's?I am pretty sure it'll be a good time indeed! :beer

[fabiodriven]

I've only been on the boards since June and I've been on two rides. I've made some great friends already and plan on attending every event I can from now on. (Wish I went to the last one, doh!) I kinda doubt I'd have the time to make a trek like that out to Michigan, but if other people were doing it I'd definately try to find the time. Thanks for the invite!:w00t:

[DeePa]

michigan means sand dunes...

[ChrisD]

It looks like this year will be very competitive. Now that everyone from Mr. Raffa's Ice Fest knows what to do and what to buy, I am looking forward to some great racing.

[badasskfx]

eddie im gearing up and getting ready...
can we make the track a bit longer this year?
cant wait for some ice!
couple vids from last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slc0KlwgLso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YsTwdEW460

prey for cold!

[eddie pettengil]

With the flip you took at the end of the straight last year, U still want it bigger (lol).

We were doing fine last year untill the track got bigger, Then broken coller bone from one of the bike riders, The Banshee rollover breaking every fender he had, bent forks on the 3 wheeler and you flip where we both escaped by very little.

Sounds to me we might have to put in some right handed turns.

[brapp]

its ok guys i almost got the lt500 ready to rip cold cutters and all

[fabiodriven]

michigan means sand dunes...

Sand dunes? That sounds fun for sure! But in the winter?

[Meat-BoX]

I was here and should be there.:crazy:

[tecat-z]

It looks like this year will be very competitive. Now that everyone from Mr. Raffa's Ice Fest knows what to do and what to buy, I am looking forward to some great racing.

Can't make the event, but always look forward to the videos that follow when ChrisD rides. Raffas ice fest looked like a great time.:cool:

[badasskfx]

With the flip you took at the end of the straight last year, U still want it bigger (lol).

We were doing fine last year untill the track got bigger, Then broken coller bone from one of the bike riders, The Banshee rollover breaking every fender he had, bent forks on the 3 wheeler and you flip where we both escaped by very little.

Sounds to me we might have to put in some right handed turns.

were not going to let a few broken bikes keep us from having a good time are we:naughty: :lol:
im down for whatever track we create you know that :w00t:

[eddie pettengil]

If you build it, They will come. :beer First year 6 different riders, Second year 18 different riders. How big do we want this to get? ;)

I'm going to plow this thing so wide we can have a 1/4 mile track if thats what we want to run. :crazy:

[badasskfx]

pettingel for presedent!

[brapp]

i am definitly gonan have to have some fun this winter!!!!!!!

[jeffatc250r]

So long as i can scab up some extra coin to get my 5 hunny back together, ill be chewin ice dust! Worse comes to worse, i could just throw my ice sneakers on my 250r. Either way im going to be out there!

[brrcuda]

There's talk of cheng shins in the NH air.... :naughty: We'll see how it progresses. Cant wait to get a stud in the neck...:wondering

Out of staters should think about getting registered, if not already. Easy pickins out there on the lakes and greenies run sleds.

[chris200x]

Out of staters should think about getting registered, if not already. Easy pickins out there on the lakes and greenies run sleds.


BOOO!!!!! Your state sucks dude! :lol: :rolleyes:

[brrcuda]

BOOO!!!!! Your state sucks dude! :lol: :rolleyes:

Boo Hoo - last time i went to your state, we stood in your driveway and got yelled at by your goofy landlord.. No ride time at all. so hush....:lol: :)

[chris200x]

Lmfao!!!!!

We'll blame that one on YAMAHA!!!

Lmfao!!!!

[brrcuda]

That and those pesky PAers burning down the mills kept us out of the coals.....

NH is where its at.. pay your dues and support the cause.:naughty: :welcome:

[fabiodriven]

There's talk of cheng shins in the NH air.... :naughty: We'll see how it progresses. Cant wait to get a stud in the neck...:wondering

Out of staters should think about getting registered, if not already. Easy pickins out there on the lakes and greenies run sleds.

Need some details on the reggies, Paul.

On a crappier note, I just finnished sweating my stupid ass off trying to mount my 18's to my new supposed 10" wheels with 4x156 lug pattern. Well, turns out they aren't 4x156's. I dont know what the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro they are and I'm BS! Now my 18's are mounted on them and I don't have a trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro tire machine here to break them down and the goddam ice is right around the corner. I sent the dude a very nasty message cause I'm pissed right now. Goddam it!

[ChrisD]

5 Days Ago 08:14 PM
tecat-z Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisD
It looks like this year will be very competitive. Now that everyone from Mr. Raffa's Ice Fest knows what to do and what to buy, I am looking forward to some great racing.

Can't make the event, but always look forward to the videos that follow when ChrisD rides. Raffas ice fest looked like a great time.


Don't worry, there will be more videos!! :beer Thanks for the props, I hope to get better at it and post more of them.


badasskfx Quote:
Originally Posted by eddie pettengil
With the flip you took at the end of the straight last year, U still want it bigger (lol).

We were doing fine last year untill the track got bigger, Then broken coller bone from one of the bike riders, The Banshee rollover breaking every fender he had, bent forks on the 3 wheeler and you flip where we both escaped by very little.

Sounds to me we might have to put in some right handed turns.

were not going to let a few broken bikes keep us from having a good time are we
im down for whatever track we create you know that

I don't know about you guys, but most of the bones broken by myself and friends were due to snow banks......hmmm...crash into the guy who is spinning out in front of you or jump the snowbank. Sometimes you make it and sometimes you don't. I have a bunch of ribs that wished that I did on a couple occasions.

One thing that I have learned is make a WIDE track and try to flatten the snowbank. The best racing always came from guys holding it pinned on a wide track and letting it rip. Big tracks are great, so I say go for it!!! New Hampshire is pretty far for me to go but maybe someday I can get to race with you.

Get lots of video, we are looking forward to a great winter. :beer

[thefox]

What is the difference between studding new tires and old tires? I was thinking of checking the local ATV shops for a pair of old 18" or 20" tires that fit my rims then just studding those. I might not get Chen Shings but there are a lot of other tires out that with similar patterns to hold studs. Do the CS's just hold the studs from pulling out better or something?

[chris200x]

From what I gather Fox.. those cheng shins are a harder compound and hold the screws better,, Something with less sidewall flex as well.. Maybe someone else can add to this...

[thefox]

From what I gather Fox.. those cheng shins are a harder compound and hold the screws better,, Something with less sidewall flex as well.. Maybe someone else can add to this...

Thats what I though too but I hate to say it but what about the almighty TrailPro? trailpro

We know thay are harder then anything and don't flex much. I bet we could find plenty of used one cheap (heck I bet half the people on the boards have a set). Although I don't remember seeing any 18" TP's.

[ChrisD]

In addition to being a hard compound tire, the chengs have tightly packed knobs...just like you want slicks on a dragstip. You want a solid contact patch. The Turf tamer is similar, but is a soft compound and have dimples in the middle of the lug which doesn't work well for studding.

You can stud any tire you want, and I'm sure that most will work OK, but some tires are better than others. I have a set of studded holeshots also, but there is too much space between each knob so they do not grip as well.

You also want a lightweight tire to reduce drag. You would hope to get a 2 ply tire. What are the pros? I know that some tires get pretty heavy.

[brapp]

what abotu a half bald set of turf tamers? i know you need soemthign with thread other wise you will hydroplane on the water that may accour in time qnd it becomes hard to control!

[tri-Z ripper]

I will be there or sure this year although prob not on the Z most likely on the 350X but hey sheet metal screws work great for me! just a tip dont use self tapping they have a tendency to fly out! especially on worn out holeshots CHRIS!!

[Meat-BoX]

Can we get some area codes so we can look up the spot to see how far it is. Is anyone coming to N.Y. I went over the river the other day and it was frozen over. Been real cold here in the Syracuse area for a month now.
Fox if you are going let me know, if all works out for me, we could go up together and save some money that way. We need to get together this winter on Oneida lake.:w00t:
I dont recall seeing Raffa post on these Ice racing threads, is he well? Hes a good dude and I want to go to his event this winter if he has one.

Any other people going to these races that are near Syracuse or going by let me know. We can load up a trailer or get a Caravan going. I have a Truck but no trailer. I have a month off after this friday so I will be getting ready for this.

[thefox]

I would like to go to a couple of ice events this winter, not that I'm a big racer or anything but it would be fun to try out and it's always fun to hang out with some fellow trikers. I have a 4x8 trailer and have a couple of friends that may be interested depending on the weekends, they have bigger trailers which is good since the 350 takes up all the room on mine. I would be up for car pooling. Raffa's ice ride is yet to be determined.

[brapp]

hey fox sorry i keep forgettign abotu the parts i ahve for you i ahve a shock i found in the barn and i just need to find the shifter again and they willbe shiped

[ChrisD]

I am up for 1 or 2 rides to upstate NY, GWL and a couple trips to PA.

For me, the trips to the finger lakes etc, would be on 3 day weekends. MLK weekend in January would be good.

Presidents day is in Greenwood Lake for me. It's the winter carnival and is a great time. However, if we have a warm winter, I am open to going to the finger lakes again.

[brapp]

chris d u in for the pennsyltucky ride? last weekend in januarey and come onguys we need to get this thread going i am excited for the ice to coem again!!!!!!!

[badasskfx]

if you come to milton NH you will need to be regestered or you will get a ticket.
the lake borders maine and nh so either reg is fine.

[fabiodriven]

I will be getting a NH reg. My buddy said all I have to do is take my current MA reg up to a NH bike shop and they do it on the spot. Is that true?

[DeePa]

all the place that did mine needed was a vin number and my drivers lic number...

look to pay 73 bucks, its good until the last day of june 2009

[brrcuda]

Dont talk about registrations, chris will get depressed....:D

This is going to be interesting. I hear the cheng shin truck is coming to town...... :acr

[tri-Z ripper]

yeah its 73 or have a buddy that lives in state and pay i think 40$ or less cant remember but that's what i do!!:beer

[badasskfx]

I will be getting a NH reg. My buddy said all I have to do is take my current MA reg up to a NH bike shop and they do it on the spot. Is that true?

if it has never been regestered in your name just fab up a bill of sale. no biggie
previous reg or bill of sale required to register in NH by law.

[badasskfx]

also make sure you have a valid drivers license with you!

[fabiodriven]

$73! Holy trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro! Oh, well. I've already dumped a good $250-$300 into this frozen lake already. What's another $73 I guess...

[tri-Z ripper]

yeah its worth although i have been riding in NH for 4 years now and still have yet to even see a greenie! but hey i had one trike legal:lol: i just took the second sticker and used it wherever it was needed at the time!

[chris200x]

Dont talk about registrations, chris will get depressed....:D

This is going to be interesting. I hear the cheng shin truck is coming to town...... :acr

It's all good buddy. :beer The farmer has a few lakes and ponds I plan on rippin on as soon as they freeze over. No registrations necessary.... :lol: :lock: We need one guy for look out and a quick escape route tho. :lol: :w00t:

[tri-Z ripper]

pa. news paper headlines! ( man on three wheeler was shot by a farmer today from riding on his property after having his last 3 wheeler demolished with a sledge hammer he did not learn his lesson! ):lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[ChrisD]

Well guys, I'm getting ready.....I got a new number plate......

http://home.comcast.net/~atc330rrider/images/newnumberplate.jpg

[honda250sx]

lmao icezilla!!!

[DeePa]

im havin a hell of a time getting my c826's mounted on my 8 inch itps...

[honda250sx]

Mike there a biotch! Sinch em down with a ratchet strap. Then try and work the bead up. Release the strap and bead em. I use plenty of dish soap too.

[DeePa]

i got em on, rubber lube and 2 big ass screwdrivers did the trick...only a few knicks here or there, im not worried about it.

one of the beads leaked under 5 psi, but i got it to stop. I plan on shoegoo ing every stud and putting some tire sealant in there from carquest.....stolen from work LOL

[brapp]

its ok i got the beast runnin just need to jet her in and then i hope to have somethign to compete with the big boys this year gonna retire the 350xfor the most part and going all 2 stroke!!!!!!

[fabiodriven]

i got em on, rubber lube and 2 big ass screwdrivers did the trick...only a few knicks here or there, im not worried about it.

one of the beads leaked under 5 psi, but i got it to stop. I plan on shoegoo ing every stud and putting some tire sealant in there from carquest.....stolen from work LOL

Gimme a holler next time Mike. I've mounted alot of tires lately and the wood stove in the shed makes things alot easier.

[brrcuda]

Gimme a holler next time Mike. I've mounted alot of tires lately and the wood stove in the shed makes things alot easier.

I might take you up on that offer if deepa doesnt..........I might need help mounting some tires soon.

[fabiodriven]

I might take you up on that offer if deepa doesnt..........I might need help mounting some tires soon.

Anytime you want, Paul. I've got tire spoons and plenty of experience now with the 18's on 10 inch rims. As far as I can tell those have got to be some of the hardest to do so if you can mount them, you can mount anything. Feel free to come down this weekend, the 110's gonna get a good floggin' in the snow!

Hey Paul- I noticed the hand guards KFX has in an old pic you posted. Those things work good? I just bought these- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCKS-UNLIMITED-ATV-HAND-WARMERS-NEW-BLACK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c66Q3a 2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q 3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZite m300279875819QQitemZ300279875819QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ 5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[badasskfx]

fab they work awesome. they stay open so you can see your controls. after a couple cold ones its hard to see the switches.
they cost me $33 for the gauntlett hand warmers and $60 for the gaurds with billet mounts. they are made to work togather. the ones you have work good also just hard to get your hands in at times.

[fabiodriven]

fab they work awesome. they stay open so you can see your controls. after a couple cold ones its hard to see the switches.
they cost me $33 for the gauntlett hand warmers and $60 for the gaurds with billet mounts. they are made to work togather. the ones you have work good also just hard to get your hands in at times.

Are the billet mounts specific to the gauntlett warmers or are they universal?

[brrcuda]

I just use my 2 stroke pipe to warm my hands on breaks....:lol:

[tri-Z ripper]

hell i ride with mittens the only part that needs to move is my thumb!!!:lol: :lol: :lol: look forward to seeing you guys on the ice only seen the NY PA boys on the ice not the Massholes, RI, NH, hopefully more then one CT person!!! so when is the next ride are we all gonna go up to eddies soon?

[badasskfx]

hey fab,
you get the powermadd star hand gaurds,
then you need the mounts. powermadd makes a steel set that work ok but rox makes the billet ones that look and fit better. then the hand warmers (gauntlett) go over them and have pockets inside to fit over the plastic gaurds perfect!
hope that makes since....
http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=257
http://www.atvriders.com/atvnews/powermaddatvstarhandguardgauntlet.html

[fabiodriven]

hey fab,
you get the powermadd star hand gaurds,
then you need the mounts. powermadd makes a steel set that work ok but rox makes the billet ones that look and fit better. then the hand warmers (gauntlett) go over them and have pockets inside to fit over the plastic gaurds perfect!
hope that makes since....
http://www.roxspeedfx.com/cgi-bin/cart/showitems.cgi?subcat_id=257
http://www.atvriders.com/atvnews/powermaddatvstarhandguardgauntlet.html

That's a sweet setup, thanks man.

[jeffatc250r]

All this snow is going to put a damper on the ice production,..... hope we get a couple warm days to get rid of it all then a good cold snap. Until then i will be in my warm garage getting my pigs ready!

[firehart]

We need some more videos. Someday I want to try ice racing.

[brapp]

i put the trash pump in a hole in the ice today and flooded the pond to make th esnow melt to give u sa ggood base down her ein pa.

[honda250sx]

Almost ready!

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i151/brauerpower/DSCN3537.jpg

[brapp]

i cant wait till we get th eice!!!!

[eddie pettengil]

we have a ton of snow in Milton NH, looks like we are going to have to wait untill we get 12 inches of ice so i can clear it with the truck. We had around 4 inches before the storms.

There is no question, we will be running.

[badasskfx]

eddie how mqany weeks will this snow push us back?

[eddie pettengil]

I think Jan 17th weekend. we will definetly have all of feb and march, we always have.

[badasskfx]

let me know if you want to blow up more snow blowers....im ready....

[fabiodriven]

YAMAHONDAMAN
I think Jan 17th weekend. we will definetly have all of feb and march, we always have.

[JohnR.]

Any weekend in Greenwood Lake works for me. Hopefully we don't get totally screwed again this year. I'm all ready to go.

[tri-Z ripper]

cant wait myself! :Bounce been playing to much video games feeling lazy need an excuse to ride!!

[badasskfx]

eddie im not ready for ice racing but how thick is the ice? we are going to need to get a truck out there at this point to get the track ready.

[eddie pettengil]

I took some laps on Sunday for a shake down run, I put 1 kold kutter stud in the front of each nobby and cant believe the forward bite I have. This thing is hooking up too good. I will have to pull some studs out on the next run so I can get some spin and loosen it up a bit. Hit the gas at mid turn and lose all ability to steer.

The ice is ready, 5 to 7 inches everywhere. Now we have 3 inches of snow on it with no way to plow it.

We really should start planning on a date to get everyone possible up here. I would like to get a huge turn out on one of the weekends. Best would be in Feb. We can do just some fun riding or we can have like a tounament style race with 1/4 field heats,1/2 field heats, and feature event with the full field. Every race earning points so we can crown the overall champ. Any thought, any interest guys.

[JohnR.]

Where in NH is the lake you are riding? I'd love to get up there one weekend this winter and if I do I can bring my 4x4 quad to plow.

John

[eddie pettengil]

We run in Milton NH 03851 on Milton 3 ponds just north of the town beach. The entry RD to the lake is called Saltbox RD (driveway). I have a truck with a plow to clear it off but I need 12 inches of ice.

[JohnR.]

Yeah, we used to run into that problem here all the time. You need a lot of ice to get a truck out there. That lake is about 320 miles from here. Definitely do-able but quite a long road trip. Hopefully if you guys set something up I'll be able to make it.

John