Building a Snowbike

[@joel387ktm]

Couldnt agree more on the selkirk being far superior in the heated bar options that are out there

[@wranglerstar]

I’m glad you started this channel. You need to get a lav mic if you want people to watch your videos,

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

Good recommendation the audio has been 💩

[@ionungureanu5373]

Another awesome video ! So much great info 🔥

[@kevincyr6306]

VERY good job here Jared! I like how you emphasize on simplicity in the backcountry. Keep is simple for a all day smile factor.

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

Thanks Kevin!

[@urbancavemanintheak7732]

Great job dude, excellent vid!

[@jamiecoburn1231]

What a fantastically informative video! Subscribing!

[@wranglerstar]

Good info, ditch the Selkirk and you won’t need the trail tech fan, I’d recommend upgrading the pegs, you don’t need the fork guards, extra weight and cost, nice build,

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

The Selkirk kit is the only thing I’ve found that keeps the bike 180+F in the cold. We ride in -20F with blower power and it just simply works.

[@wranglerstar]

So do we, none of our crew runs a fan. I have seen Selkirk overheat bikes. A light and oversized tank is mandatory for us, Here is my current build, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iae8aGp_rdljY7Msi=cIeaQJZBe9EbZWBK

[@wranglerstar]

No shade, you build a solid bike, great job,

[@ChrisMason.333]

There’s also Timbersleds heated bar system too. I like them because they’re pro taper bars. And decent hoses and fittings. Have that on my KTM/ Riot 3 Pro combo with the Timbersled thermostat kit. I like it. But I’ll probably try some of Selkirk’s products on my build next year if I decide to go to the MTN Top 126 3.25 kit.

[@mitchviau]

Hey jarred, great videos. I’m new to snow bikes, so far both the wife and I are likeing it. One this we have have issues with is heavy front end. Hard pack and trails is brutal, deep snow isn’t as bad but still pretty stiff. I do have stiffer front springs that I haven’t put in yet but wondering if you have any tips to lighten up that front end.

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

I’ll do a video on that here soon. Check out how your track tests on the ground. Is the rear of the track lifted off the ground? Try adjusting your forks in the triple clamps and see if that helps. You can also play with the spring rate of the skid shock (front skid shock) and lower the compression by undoing a few turns on the spring. Hope this helps. They are darty on trails and not the greatest. Also check out the new ski dampner from Timbersled as well as the carbide “Duce gold boy” sled timbersled sells. These also help with trail behavior.

[@mitchviau]

@@The_Snowbike_Channelthanks. I appreciate it. Trying to get the wife into it and so far so good.

[@mylesblack1083]

Hey man thanks for the video, just wondering what fan you used? I seen a couple vids of the tusk fan being flipped upside down… is this what you did?

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

I am using the Tusk universal kit. Fit nicely and no issues with stock stator.

[@tf841]

Awesome! Great rundown! What is the smallest CC bike you would use for a snow bike kit? I live in the prairies of Saskatchewan, and we have mostly flatlands with small hills, I'm kinda thinking I'll get a 250cc-300cc two stroke, or a 350 cc four stroke.

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

Depends on what you hope to do and if your lightweight. I rode with a guy a couple years back on a 250 four stroke. He did great, but was willing to ride hard and he was light. For my weight and riding style a two stroke 250/300 is great or a 450 four stroke. The 350’s do a great job as well, I just like the torque coming out of the 450 for spinning the Aro/Riot 3 tracks. In low snow, the 350 would be just fine with a 2.5” paddle track.

[@tf841]

Great! Thanks for the info, I'm a rather light, so sounds like the bikes I have in mind will work great!@@The_Snowbike_Channel

[@PenCityRob]

What hand guards are you running under the gauntlets?

[@The_Snowbike_Channel]

Reflex Recurve Racing guards.