As I put one of my Grizzly monsters into hiberation mode and setting the other up for snowplow service, I'm looking into getting the Raptor out for some ice riding run.
Can any of you share some info regarding setting up a Raptor for the ice?
Thanks in advance.
Can any of you share some info regarding setting up a Raptor for the ice?
Thanks in advance.
boondoctor
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Ive been thinking the same thing about my raptor, im not sure how much to bump the jets either for cold temps, trial and error i guess.Bluetraxx has a thread running on a ski kit for the front end, but thats why i got a Yamaha sled. Looking forward to some input on this.
clutch
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For ice I am thinking studs. Either the automotive type that you can drill holes for and insert yourself or the screw in type. Either way you can put them where you want them and use as many as you think you need. We used to use them on the race bikes for winter and early spring riding. 
boondoctor
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Sweet, pretty nice tires for sliding around on the ice. Let me know how they work. Thinking about studding the stockers, and picking 22s for the spring.
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Steve, that looks like a blast !
!clutch
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Those tires look really good. 
If you have cut away part of the airbox lid you can also use tape to cover the holes and possibly avoid jetting changes. Less air means richer mix.
If you have cut away part of the airbox lid you can also use tape to cover the holes and possibly avoid jetting changes. Less air means richer mix.
Thanks guys,
At this time, I'm geared for 22" rears and the ice tires are 20" which will cost me some top end. I'm going to go ahead and try it with this setup, along with some handguards and heated grips.
My intentions are to ride the river near my house where we've typically had good ice for the wheelers but not enough snow for the sleds. Last winter I'd get home from work, hear the machines out on the river having fun and I'd pout because I wasn't equipped.
This winter I'll be prepared.
At this time, I'm geared for 22" rears and the ice tires are 20" which will cost me some top end. I'm going to go ahead and try it with this setup, along with some handguards and heated grips.
My intentions are to ride the river near my house where we've typically had good ice for the wheelers but not enough snow for the sleds. Last winter I'd get home from work, hear the machines out on the river having fun and I'd pout because I wasn't equipped.
This winter I'll be prepared.
clutch
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Those tires will definately cost you some top end.
Yep, about 6 to 7 mph according to this handy dandy gearing calculator http://home.earthlink.net/~gellett/raptor02.htm
I guess the proof will be in the riding but I've got a feeling that I'll be wishing for another gear on some of the long, straight shots. Should be pretty nice in the back-to-back hairpin sections though... 8)
I guess the proof will be in the riding but I've got a feeling that I'll be wishing for another gear on some of the long, straight shots. Should be pretty nice in the back-to-back hairpin sections though... 8)
clutch
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If that setup is for the raptor just get one tooth larger for the front sprocket.
I've got the sprockets, it's taking the time to tinker with the bike instead of clicking away at the computer that becomes the issue. :wink:
clutch
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SledderSteve said:
Isn't that the truth. :ORC
I've had the Rappy scattered all over the garage floor for the last couple days now. I think it ate one of the float bowl screws as I went to put the carbs back together and only came up with 7.
Had the battery on the Optimate since last week, keeps showing weak and going into desulfate mode. Cured that last night by dropping the battery on the floor and removing all doubt that it was bad. The hemorrhaging of battery acid was my first clue.
Oh well, all in good fun. 8)
Had the battery on the Optimate since last week, keeps showing weak and going into desulfate mode. Cured that last night by dropping the battery on the floor and removing all doubt that it was bad. The hemorrhaging of battery acid was my first clue.
Oh well, all in good fun. 8)
clutch
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At least it is out of your misery now. Was it a jell battery?
