Mauled By A Bear.

[DasUberKraut]

Ok. So you guys covinced me. I just order two Kenda Bear Claws and two Douglas .190 aluminum rims for my 84 125m. :naughty:

[atc007]

Well,,,the clutches won't like you.. But you will go where no 125 has gone before.

[DasUberKraut]

Why would they be hard on the clutch? They are same as stock size, just an inch wider.

[Mr_RPM]

its a 125m, beat the snot out of it, she wont care.

[Scootertrash]

I've got the Bear Claws on my quads, you'll love em.They will be going on my 200X build once I get it started.

[brapp]

might have to use low range is the mud gets tough

[atc007]

Why would they be hard on the clutch? They are same as stock size, just an inch wider.
They do NOT spin! You will realize after a ride how MUCH the stock knobbies do! Keep fresh oil in it and you'll be fine! You will love them in any low traction conditions.

[DasUberKraut]

UPS man just showed up a bit ago with my rims and tires already assembled and aired up. I put em on and fell in love immediately. Best tire performance I've experienced from an ATV tire, hands down. I can break em loose in the snow. Slush from the street was flying over my head from behind. Guess they are messy. I need mud!

[chuckiedog04]

get pictures!

[Jason125m]

Bearclaws are a VERY heavy tire. Go easy on the little 125m. Keep it in low, and, get some pictures!

[DasUberKraut]

Tried to post pics earlier tonight from work via 3WW Mobile... Guess it didn't work.

I think the Douglas rims and Bear Claws look pretty badass myself. I have to unbolt a hub and rotate it a spline or two and see if I can line the treads up better. I think it will give it a smoother ride. Not that it's rough or anything, but you can tell they are off just a bit. Need to find out if the Douglas or ITP Steelies can be used on the front. I've decided to get rid of all two piece rims.

Rocky Mtn ATV's item description for the rims stated flange nuts should be used when mounting the rims. No local hardware store had 8mm Coarse Thread Flange Nuts in stock. I settled on new Stainless nuts and flat washers. I was going to use Nylocks but they were short on them. Only had 3 in the bin. Is there a nationwide hardware shortage or something? Or are my local stores just lazy? :wondering

Jason - Each tire and rim combo only weighs 26.5 lbs. I gotta think the trailpros on the wife's Trike weigh more than that with steel two piece rims. She may be getting some Douglas rims as well or maybe the ITP Steelies.

Anyways. Here are :pics: of my "Work In Progress"

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/BearClawsSide.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/BearClawsRear.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/Douglas190Rim.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/KendaBearClaw22x12x8.jpg

[Mr_RPM]

I beat the SH!T out of an 1984 atc 110 with Carlisle strykers in 22-12-9 that weight a ton and dont even need air to stay round they are soo thick and stiff. never had a problem with the clutch or anything like that, even being in high range.

I wouldn't worry about it, its a honda not a polaris. Its going to need a rebuild one day anyway. its not like its in mint condition and needs to be preserved. HAVE FUN and dont sweat the new meats

[DasUberKraut]

I wouldn't worry about it, its a honda not a polaris. Its going to need a rebuild one day anyway. its not like its in mint condition and needs to be preserved. HAVE FUN and dont sweat the new meats

Kinda what I was thinking. The 125m seems to have plenty of power to move with the Bear Claws through snow, on the street and through slushy stuff. I'm not much of a restoration type of guy anyways. I like using old stuff that actually works like it was built to. I wish companies had pride in their products like they did back in the day. They built them with quality materials with the intent that it lasted a lifetime if properly maintained. Nowadays everything is made to be disposable. If it breaks, buy a new one!

[atc350xer]

Nice tires... if you find a place that sells aluminum rims in 4/130 with no offset, let us know... I need one for a 110 front.

[chuckiedog04]

thats intense looking. next year i hope to have 28 inch bear claws on my big red. I will most likely be snorkling it. just kind of making it the mud runner for the local mud races they have once a year

[JasonB]

Good looking tires you got there! I think the gf's 250sx has those on it, def nice and beefy

[DasUberKraut]

Gonna give the Bear Claws their first real test tomorrow. Not just putting around my street for a few minutes here and there . Taking the 125m to the Lake Hallie ice fishing contest. Don't expect to catch anything, but it should be blast as usual.

[sweetip2000]

Tried to post pics earlier tonight from work via 3WW Mobile... Guess it didn't work.

I think the Douglas rims and Bear Claws look pretty badass myself. I have to unbolt a hub and rotate it a spline or two and see if I can line the treads up better. I think it will give it a smoother ride. Not that it's rough or anything, but you can tell they are off just a bit. Need to find out if the Douglas or ITP Steelies can be used on the front. I've decided to get rid of all two piece rims.

Rocky Mtn ATV's item description for the rims stated flange nuts should be used when mounting the rims. No local hardware store had 8mm Coarse Thread Flange Nuts in stock. I settled on new Stainless nuts and flat washers. I was going to use Nylocks but they were short on them. Only had 3 in the bin. Is there a nationwide hardware shortage or something? Or are my local stores just lazy? :wondering

Jason - Each tire and rim combo only weighs 26.5 lbs. I gotta think the trailpros on the wife's Trike weigh more than that with steel two piece rims. She may be getting some Douglas rims as well or maybe the ITP Steelies.

Anyways. Here are :pics: of my "Work In Progress"

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/BearClawsSide.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/BearClawsRear.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/Douglas190Rim.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/KendaBearClaw22x12x8.jpg


head straight into deep mud and let us know how it goes.
humongous treads... they look similar to the ITP Mud Lites
Have fun in the mud !!

[DasUberKraut]

Sweetip...I wish we had mud!!! Although this winter is very mild...I think we will have mud sooner than normal if it stays these temps. Suppose to hit 45 degrees tomorrow. I don't think anyone will be driving anything bigger than an ATV or UTV onto the ice. LOL.

[DasUberKraut]

Bearclaws are a VERY heavy tire. Go easy on the little 125m. Keep it in low, and, get some pictures!

I was too lazy to read back through to see if I commented on this Jason...but the tire & rim only weight 28 lbs a piece. I don't think that's extremely heavy. Especially when you consider a steel rim with a trailpro on it. You migh as well break out the chainsaw and cut some wheels from a log and bolt em on. Hell if you choose a good oak you'll probally get better traction from the log's bark. A trailpro can't compete with that.

[DasUberKraut]

I know it's a little late. But the Bear Claws were beast on the ice. The 125m ran better than it ever has. I went anywhere I wanted and it wasn't an issue. Even made a few bucks pulling sleds and shacks for people.

My phone kept locking up on me trying to take pics but I got one...isn't the best.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w33/Duggalo/2012-02-04_14-00-29_654.jpg

[chuckiedog04]

Nice. get any fishies?

[DasUberKraut]

Nothing to speak of. 5" gill and a 4" gill.... I heard a 12 lb Norther took 1st in the the Pike division...didin't hear what placed in the panfish or bass divisions.

[chuckiedog04]

Oh yeah. Its been pretty slow lately here too.

[DasUberKraut]

It's the unreasonable weather man. Fish are confused. I'm predicting a very early spawn this year.