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Just wondering how many guys continue to ride a snowmobile once you've ridden a snow bike??? Can you go back or is it like the old saying?
Do you still ride a sled???
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I still ride mine but just not very much.
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sold it, but we'll see. My first season is just getting started! it all depends on the areas that i can go on the Horse. If its what i think it is, I could be done sledding!
I sold the sled and will never, ever go back. While riding the sled, I was never a horsepower junkie, so shooting straight up hills and just coming straight back down was getting old. And I always got way more enjoyment out of getting further into the back country, exploring new places where most guys won't/can't go. The bike is perfect for the kind of riding I like the most.
Ill have a sled to ride only if my bike craps out!
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Exactly.
I've considered a sled for early and late season since they don't groom in Washington.
I might go back to a sled if I can't get the breakage under control. I spent more hours this year wrenching than riding. By parts count half my kit is not original, and the motor isn't doing so hot either.
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Yah that no adverse effects to your dirt bike line is total BS. That is why I built the CR500 dedicated snowbike. My theory is the big 2 stroke will be cheaper to maintain, plus it rips. Time will tell. Bought the whole bike for the same price as my two times 450 big bore engine rebuilds. I took the valves out of the stock 450 then the con rod in the 520. My turbo Nytro truly just add fuel.
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Sold sleds and doubt if I would ride one again.
They would really have to change before I would again. Love the bikes!
They would really have to change before I would again. Love the bikes!
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130 hours on my 13 KTM 450 SXF. Valves are still in spec and leak down was less than 1%. I don't think snowbiking trashes these motors like desert riding can.
Yes I still ride sleds, as I go by the 3 ft rule more than 3 ft of snow ,,sled ,,,everything else bike!
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I think I am going to have to go with this philosophy......
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I plan to do more vintage rides with the family and keep the turbo M1000 around for a bit.
But I love my bike and won't be without one any time soon.
But I love my bike and won't be without one any time soon.
I went bikes, back to sleds.
They are fun in lesser snow conditions like if you get wind blown or wanna go explore something new but for dec-march I would rather be on a sled.
They are fun in lesser snow conditions like if you get wind blown or wanna go explore something new but for dec-march I would rather be on a sled.
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Looks like more people than not really like the snow bikes. Hope to try mine soon. North Idaho's hurting for snow this year.
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I wish I could say the same.
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What happened to yours?
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Snowbike for three years now and sold my sled after I bought my Timbersled kit. Haven't missed my sled, sleds are like riding a four wheeler and I am a dirt biker in the summer so I favor a bike.
I guess you weekend brappers don't need a sled but we sure do . Who's gonna haul fuel for the machines , fuel for heat , food , gear and beverages ? Maybe I could sell you my swivel for the one ski freight sled :face-icon-small-hap
I agree with this... 3 feet or more of snow I have much more fun on the sled.... Only have 3 rides on the bike but the early season bottomless powder really works the bike... Either one is a great time but both have there place.
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After my first time ever riding a snow bike I never rode my sled again and promptly sold it
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