Assembling a snowbike -- help appreciated for newbie

[BeeDoo]

Hi All,
Thanks in advance for reading and providing insights.
I happened across an Ad Boiven Explorer snowbike kit -- brand new and cost me next to nothing. I'd interested in getting into the snowbike game. Here are some questions...

1. There are a couple bikes for sale locally? Yamaha yz426, Honda CRF450. Or should I be on the lookout for something else?

2. Are there any additional parts I will need to convert to a snowbike? I assume it uses the same chain?

3. Will I need to change jetting or anything else? I'll be riding at 8000-10000 feet in the Uinta Mountains of UT.

4. What else should I be looking for?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[wwillf01]

I would steer way away for the ad bovin...almost kept me from ever riding a snow bike again.... I have a whole set up in Heber Ut for 5k....ready to ride for that area...

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[BeeDoo]

Yeah, I just saw your post on ksl. That seems like a really good deal. I've only talked to a few people, but most recommended a 426 or 450, but it looks like you have one with a yz250. Plenty of power to ride around with the, even in the powder?

I would steer way away for the ad bovin...almost kept me from ever riding a snow bike again.... I have a whole set up in Heber Ut for 5k....ready to ride for that area...

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[wwillf01]

Give me a ring it will outrun a 426 and older 450 any day of the week... rock solid reliability run in handlebar deep powder ... most people can't set up a 2 stroke for snow to save there life... nine five four five six zero four two eight eight give me a call... this is more of a wife issue and too many bikes than wanting to get rid of it

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[needpowder]

I can’t believe that bike is still for sale! The only reason I have not come up and bought it is the same reason you have for selling it. Wife.

 

[M5-]

If you are serious about getting into snow biking you will be light years ahead buying a bike like the 250 that's already set up and dialed rather than cobbling together some POS using ancient bikes and obsolete kits. Save yourself a bunch of heartache and misery and buy a good solid set up right out of the chute and spend your time riding not wrenching. There's a reason the Explorer kit is cheap, you get what you pay for.

 

[BeeDoo]

Thanks for the reply.
I'm getting that sense from the more people I talk to / hear from. I got the Explorer kit for nothing, so I thought I'd look into a cheap option by just buying a bike and doing some work. However, I really only do care about the end result (riding).

If you are serious about getting into snow biking you will be light years ahead buying a bike like the 250 that's already set up and dialed rather than cobbling together some POS using ancient bikes and obsolete kits. Save yourself a bunch of heartache and misery and buy a good solid set up right out of the chute and spend your time riding not wrenching. There's a reason the Explorer kit is cheap, you get what you pay for.

 

[wwillf01]

I read my twice and sold it over 7 years ago... maybe good for the east sucks here ... waste of time ..

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