Greenwood Lake NY wintertrikefest

[JohnR.]

Any of them will last a long time as long as you NEVER, EVER ride on anything but ice. I push mine to the lake and even that isn't really good for the studs. Either one will provide you with plenty of traction if you stud them properly. 1000 studs should be sufficient to do all three tires. Get 1", you want them to penetrate the carcass of the tire. The Cheng Shins are probably the harder compound of the two and will hold the studs a little better but the Trekkers aren't bad either.

John

[ChrisD]

my advice is that you will want as much of the rubber to touch the ice as possible. Fast Trekkers are cool as... tires, but not good for the ice. There is too much missed contact patch. ie there is too much "space" between the knobs. You will want something that you can put studs in that will be constantly in contact with the ice. It is not dirt. You want the tires in constant contact with the ice. Just my 2 cents. 18 inch tires are best for a threewheeler.

[JohnR.]

I agree with everything you said but would you take a 20" Cheng Shin over an 18" Trekker with lots of studs in it?

John

[ChrisD]

agreed. the 20" cheng shin is TOO MUCH. I forgot that the tire choices are limited for the Tecate rim.

Hey John, please let me know how the lake looks. I will call Keith on Thursday. even if NJ is safe, I am there. I spoke with Tom today and he is in too. I left a message for Mike,m but haven't heard back yet.

[JohnR.]

We got some rain and the forecast for the week isn't looking good. NJ will probably still be safe but it'll be a slushfest.

John

[Bryan Raffa]

ice is holding here. we missed the rain today and only sprinkled..the snow on the ice has melted and there is water on the ice..but its gonna get cold..and that should add to the ice.. its 50 here now...whats up with that?
I gotta call ronnie and tell him to stop sending that heat!!!

WED

33°F 0°C
14°F -10°C
thurs
29°F -1°C
24°F -4°C
fri
31°F 0°C
27°F -2°C
sat
31°F 0°C
25°F -3°C
sun
30°F -1°C
21°F -6°C
mon
32°F 0°C
28°F -2°C

[Meat-BoX]

Well I won a 2002 Honda 300EX rear shock on E-Bay tonight so im in there bottle free. I guess I will go with the Fast Trekkers if I can get them in 18. A good tire and worth checking out for this winter.
On another note. The Trike Hauler picked up a passenger tonight. Right in my Grill. Poor little Button Buck totaled out the whole front end of my Truck. Bounced him into some guys driveway and I pulled in to see what was up. It was bleating but after looking at my truck I knew he was done. I checked him out and he had two broken back legs. After coming up with a game plan I picked him up and put him in the truck. He was bleating and it was sad. I got him home, went to get my pistol and heard all this noise. He must of heard me say I had to put him down so he tried to bounce. Two busted legs, he didnt get far and was in pain. I popped him in the head. And then called 911 for a police report. Man my truck is messed up. But as im in Ice Racer mode, Trikes come 1st, then the truck
Got some light rain and then high winds along with 20-30 degree weather for the next few days.
Raffa, we need to get to mikes and get him going. Hopefully hew will let my girl ride the Scrambler I may put her on the 200x but dont want to buy a new clutch in the spring

[Bryan Raffa]

WOW...50 degrees last night at 11pm...60mph winds and a snow when I woke up...this weather is screwing with my mind....
ice is snow coverd with wet spots..got lucky here..

mikey said he was going up today to clean the barn out..

that sucks about your truck.. cut that puppy up and save the good meat! venison on the grill wile on the ice...

the best place for her to practice her clutch work is on the ice where it's flat! Its alot more forgiveing than on dirt.. I say let her ride it!

good deal on the shock!

[riverrat]

There was ice fisherman out in front of chapel island the other day, but the rain did a number on the ice. Some spots opened up in front of where I live. I was told the ice in the North West arm was 2-3 inches thick, and hard to get out on today by the ice fisherman. More rain is predicted for this week. Tonight and tomorrow is supposed to be cold.

The forcast is not looking good either:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=NYZ067

[ChrisD]

...stupid 2 strokes causing global warming.

[Bryan Raffa]

Ill be home all weekend icefishing, RIDEING on the ice, eating,watching football..

[JohnR.]

I HATE YOU!!!

Just kidding with you Bryan, I've got to work on Saturday (normal day for me) and we've got an overtime job on Sunday which is usually my day off. Plus the lake here is pretty banged up now and will be getting worse over the next few days. On a good note, I'll be home in time for the Superbowl (not that I'm a football fan) and since I have off Mondays I'll drink plenty of beer.

John

[Bryan Raffa]

thats sucks john I'll get some PIC's!!

[ChrisD]

Presidents day weekend, I say we have a group ride at Raffa's house!!! Do some racing, riding, fishing, grillin' and chillin'!!!

[Bryan Raffa]

Prez day huh that the 19th... lets do it sooner!!!! hate to give the Ice Too mutch time too MELT..