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Warning... everybody probably already knows, but some have more comfort than others with thin ice... In Minnesota, around the twin cities area, the smaller lakes and ponds are already really getting sketchy. The bigger lakes had about 8" yesterday (Fountain in Montrose, Lake Waconia, Swede Lake in Watertown all had around 8 inches), but that's going to get spotty and thinner by next week. I would start to be nervous going out there probably starting next week. It's the spotty nature of the lakes, where it's not all that thick. Walking around a smaller pond today, it was open on one end, and ice that varied in color/thickness around the edges; mostly not safe looking. The center chunk was probably substantial enough, but getting out there would have been troublesome. Swede had some open water at the boat landing, but you could walk on bigger chunks to get out to the main big center mass of ice and be fine. The quality of the ice for riding is not good either in the west metro; lots of ripples and bumps frozen to the surface, making some lakes pure junk. Not all of them; but the ones that looked smooth, I have no experience with, and now is not the time for me to go looking for springs on an unfamiliar lake. So to summarize; you can still get away with it, if you know your lake and know how thick you're riding on... but start being cautious, use the buddy system, maybe bring a rope with your group if you have any doubts (or just call it a year and get ready for dirt). Let's be careful out there!
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Hey guys, Me and my team have built an Ice Racing Bike for the 2019 Numb Bum Ice Race. Due to the strange warm weather we've been having, and the lack of any info on the internet; does anyone know if the Ice Race is still on, or is there any other ice races in Alberta that we could attend so that we don't waste several thousand dollars in modifications.
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With warmer weather and the riding season around the corner for many of us, I wanted to cover a topic that can either make or break an event. Whether you’re competing in a racing series or traveling to the track or trail, let's talk about event preparedness. More specifically, what spare parts should you keep on hand? Plus, what methods do you use to keep your spares organized? Honestly, I struggled with organization until I started working on this post. I had no method to my madness. Every time an event came up I’d do the same thing; throw a bunch of stuff in a box or the back of my van and head to the event. The sad part is I now realize this was a weakness of mine for quite some time, but didn’t do anything about it! Maybe you can relate? I finally said enough is enough. I don’t throw my tools in a cardboard box when I go to a race, leaving what I bring to the fate of my memory. So why would I do that with the spare parts I bring? I started solving this problem by compiling a spreadsheet detailing what spare parts I keep on hand for ice racing and hare scrambles. I realize that each discipline will differ and may have niche parts that should be kept. The goal here is not to definitively define what spares one should keep on hand, but to have a conversation and provide a resource that can be used to help people get set up based on their own needs. Once I took inventory of everything I felt I wanted to bring to a race, I went to Menards and went hunting for the perfect organized storage bin/toolbox. Here’s what I ended up with: Naturally, once I returned with the toolbox, my list grew and I probably need to go back for a bigger one. I intend to store a copy of the spreadsheet in the tote so I can keep tabs on inventory and know exactly what I have available. Should I get another bike, this system is easily replicable and my plan is to get another organized toolbox that goes with it. This system is how I went from being an unorganized “throw it in the van at the last minute” rider to a more relaxed well prepared rider. I’d love to hear how you handle event readiness, what you bring, and how you keep track of it. My hope is that by sharing our strategies we’ll save someone the misfortune of having a bad day at the track or trail. Perhaps I'll even end up with more things I need to add to my list. -Paul If enjoyed this post be sure to follow my blog and sign up for my newsletter! DIY Moto Fix Newsletter
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I have a 2003 cr125 and i want to set it up for winter/ice riding. But i dont know what to size jets to put in it for the colder weather. Any recommendations?
