Casper Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2017/january/christini-awd-ii-track-snow-bike/ Okay, that thing looks like it'd be a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Would get chilly on longer trips with no windscreen. That said, I'd ride the shit out of that thing. Shifting with snow boots on might be interesting as well, assuming it even has a clutch. Edited January 17, 2017 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Would the tracks provide adequate gyro effect to ride? Or would it be constantly tippy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) I've seen videos of people riding these types of machines. Looks fun, but honestly I think I'd take a sled. None of them had front tread. Idk how thats even powered in the supposed photo above. Edited January 17, 2017 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Not sure what advantage there would be to a front track. There should be excessive amounts of traction from the rear track. A front ski would be much lighter and probably handle better. The gyroscopic effect is way over rated in making stable bicycles and motorcycles. The "bike" should handle just fine. Tracked motorcycles look like they would be a ton of fun in serious snow conditions. Probably require some skill to ride well given the conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: I've seen videos of people riding these types of machines. Looks fun, but honestly I think I'd take a sled. None of them had front tread. Idk how thats even powered in the supposed photo above. Christini have been making 2WD motorcycles for years. I believe it uses a cable drive along the forks similar to your weedwacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, CBBaron said: Christini have been making 2WD motorcycles for years. I believe it uses a cable drive along the forks similar to your weedwacker. They actually use a chain up the frame, then a driveshaft to the forks and 2 drive shafts down the forks. They race them in Endurocross. Pretty slick system. The original concepts where off a modified CRF450 frame IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'd love to take that thing out for a day....if we ever get any freaking snow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadmax Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I don't wanna live or be anyplace where you can ride that thing;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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