I just sold my 01GSX-R600 because it just wasn't any good in the snow. I tried starting in second gear so that there was less tire spin, but that underpowered and overweight bike just couldn't get going in second. I just bought an 02GSX-R1000 and suspect that it will start in second with no problems, however I need to install the snow tires... the rear one is from a camaro and the front one is from an echo, but the valve stems don't line up with my stock rims. Does anyone have any suggestions, or should I just put winter chains on my Dunlop D207's???
Help with my snow tires
Nvr2loud
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I just sold my 01GSX-R600 because it just wasn't any good in the snow. I tried starting in second gear so that there was less tire spin, but that underpowered and overweight bike just couldn't get going in second. I just bought an 02GSX-R1000 and suspect that it will start in second with no problems, however I need to install the snow tires... the rear one is from a camaro and the front one is from an echo, but the valve stems don't line up with my stock rims. Does anyone have any suggestions, or should I just put winter chains on my Dunlop D207's???
pharking squids.
All the real riders put studs is their tires.
Just get a buncha screws and drill em into your tires before mounting them. I suggest you use quality race rubber for this because the tread is a bit thinner and the screws will go in more easily.
All the real riders put studs is their tires.
Just get a buncha screws and drill em into your tires before mounting them. I suggest you use quality race rubber for this because the tread is a bit thinner and the screws will go in more easily.
I tried putting screws into my tires, but last time I crashed the bike rolled over me and i've got hundreds of little flesh wounds (bonus is that all those lost chunks of flesh add up to about 35 lbs, now i've reduced weight - more speed!!!) and the screws rust too quickly, i can't afford stainless steel hardware.
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Nvr2loud:
You seem entirely too serious LOL<hr></blockquote>
This is an entirely serious matter, young man. Driving your Suzuki GSX-R in the snow is no laughing matter. It requires intense concentration and the highest quality studs on your tires. What do you think this place is, a joke?
You seem entirely too serious LOL<hr></blockquote>
This is an entirely serious matter, young man. Driving your Suzuki GSX-R in the snow is no laughing matter. It requires intense concentration and the highest quality studs on your tires. What do you think this place is, a joke?
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Hmmm, then maybe try the chains. Also get a bigger tire, like one off of a F150. That should work really well. After all it is a upgrade so go bigger.
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i tried the studs and i got stainless steel so it wont rust but it never snow where i live...i think that was a waste of money.
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i got to go get a refund. if not check out ebay ill auction it to the highest bidder.
slightly used gsxr dlops with stainless steel studs drilled in for the snow. ill get some hits right
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i got to go get a refund. if not check out ebay ill auction it to the highest bidder.
slightly used gsxr dlops with stainless steel studs drilled in for the snow. ill get some hits right
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what I did was duct-tape old wooden tennis racquets around the tread surface of the wheels. True, the bike doesn't ride quite as smoothy as it normally does, but the added snowshoe-like traction more than makes up for it.
-phreak
-phreak
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I have recently patented a system in which you extend your exhaust pipe back around to the front of the bike so that the exhaust exits approximately 6 inches in front of your leading tire... The force and heat of the exhaust blows and/or melts the snow before it gets a chance to touch your tire. I suggest running in first gear at or slightly above redline for maximum effect. Additionally, you can remove the coolant from your bike during heavy snowstorms...
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look you rookies what you really need to do is install a plow on your front forks. but you need to be going about 50+ mph when you hit the first snow bank that because if you hit it any slower the rear tire will spin. that if you have not allready have all wheel drive.
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I replaced the front tire with a pair of ski's and put a huge piece of tread from a snowmobile on the rear tire... the Elmers glue is doing a good job keeping the tread glued to the rim.
Pulling a wheelie past the plow truck is fun!
Pulling a wheelie past the plow truck is fun!
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