What bike do you need for a Timbersled?

What bike do you need for a Timbersled?

Which dirt bikes can the Timbersled Ripper be used with? The Ripper works specifically with 110cc bikes from Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki.

Where is Timbersled manufactured?

Sandpoint, Idaho
Timbersled systems are built with pride in Sandpoint, Idaho. Take a behind the scenes look at Timbersled systems as they are built by hand by men and women in Sandpoint.

How long does it take to install a Timbersled kit?

A Timbersled system includes the ski and track, while the install kit consists of all bike-specific mounting pieces. Both a system and install kit are needed for your snow bike experience. How long does it take to install? Usually Timbersled systems can be installed in under three hours.

How fast can a Timbersled go?

As a rule of thumb, the majority of snow bikes can go as fast as 40-50 mph. Only a few of the most powerful ones can hit the 60 mph mark! Compared to regular snowmobiles they are significantly slower, as sleds top out at 80-120 mph. This is because snow bikes are built using less powerful, 2-stroke dirt bikes.

How long is a Timbersled?

Timbersled tracks are available in the following lengths: 120”, 129”, 137”, and 93” (for kid snow bikes).

Is snow biking hard?

With favorable soft snow conditions of 4″ – 18″ they are incredible handling machines, and very easy to maneuver. If you’ve never ridden a motorcycle with wheels, a snow bike will be very challenging, and potentially dangerous.

What is a snowbike?

Comprising of a standard dirt bike frame, engine and suspension, snowbikes simply have the wheels removed and replaced with a single ski on the front and a specially designed snowmobile-style track on the rear, making them ready for anything the mountain can throw at them.

Can you ride a dirt bike in snow?

You can still ride around in the snow, but you’ll need to take some precautions first. Most dirt bikes are designed to work in frigid temperatures. You should be able to start the engine and get moving without damaging the internal components. However, there’s a chance you could skid or slide on the snow.

Who invented the Timbersled?

Allen and Natasha Mangum
Allen and Natasha Mangum create Timbersled based on Allen’s history of building and modifying mountain snowmobiles.

How much does a Timbersled weight?

How much does the kit weigh? The frame, suspension and track weigh about 116 lbs. The front spindle and ski weigh 14 lbs. This adds about 60 lbs. to your bike making the typical 450cc race bike weigh in at about 300 lbs.

Are fat bikes better for snow?

Most cyclists ride them in snowy conditions or on sand; run at a low tire pressure, they float on surfaces where normal mountain bike, ‘cross, or road tires would sink. And if you live somewhere with snow on the ground, a fat bike can keep you in great riding shape all winter long.