FLOPPED MOUNTAINHORSE

[TreewellDweller]

Took my mountainhorse for a ride earlier this season with about 1.5' of powder on top of a hard crust. Had a good time but flopped it on it's side several times. The ski washed out or I would make a bad turn. When I would try to stand it back up it was more than I could handle by myself. Also, ended up on my side in the bottom of a small draw once. Any tricks or ideas on getting it stood back up by myself? Had a buddy with me on his sled but he was stuck quite a bit and couldn't get to me for awhile. I pack a jack on my sled but don't know how I would attach one to the bike to lift it. Would appreciate your input.

 

[Revv Up]

Sometimes flipping it over so the track is downhill works or drag it by the ski to get it in position. Getting it upright with the bars uphill is way easier.

 

[Dobber1]

Bring this lady along with you.

http://youtu.be/k4MPyX0QCYw

 

[sidehillsam]

Stuck Horse

Like anonny said, I sometimes use looped flat straps on ski loop or rear bumper to pull bike around. Have also dug trench for track and ski to fall into, before lifting. Maybe carry a 5', 1"dia. aluminum cheater pipe for leverage? More spinach. Don't track up all the snow making snowbike angels, will be down there next month! Did you get a different bike?

 

[off road rider]

I you can get it fired up.(Estart) grab a handful of throttle and let the bike pivot around and it will stand up. takes a bit of practice but works great.

 

[Jon Mutiger]

I'd have to say your new to this whole sport, and will learn from your mistakes. As you learn, you'll realize what you can do, and what you likely can't. Those likely can'ts are the ones that will modify the lines that you choose to ride, and thus have a day filled with more riding than pulling and righting of bike.

With that said, Flipping over the bike isn't that hard, then picking it up from the uphill side isn't hard. I'd say about 20% of the time that I am on my side I I need help from someone else. The other 80% I can get my bike extracted by myself usually in nearly no time at all.

I'm short and stout.. But I know what I can lift and what I can't. You'll figure it out. That's half the fun!

 

[TreewellDweller]

Like anonny said, I sometimes use looped flat straps on ski loop or rear bumper to pull bike around. Have also dug trench for track and ski to fall into, before lifting. Maybe carry a 5', 1"dia. aluminum cheater pipe for leverage? More spinach. Don't track up all the snow making snowbike angels, will be down there next month! Did you get a different bike?

sidehillsam-Probably more spinach would help. I took your advice from last year and have a permanent flat strap looped on the front ski. I might have to get one on the rear. I like the link to the lady lifting the harley. Might have to keep that in mind. Thanks!

 

[garafajon]

Any tips for not having gas leak out of the tank while it's down? I was downhill of mine this week and lifting with all I had but I wasn't quite tall enough to get it all the way upright. Gas was coming out in various places.

(digging trench for track to fall into was the ticket)

Are there special no-leak fuel tank caps? Other things to do?

 

[sidehillsam]

garafajon, leaking gas

My KTM has a gas cap vent hose which goes to a nipple on the frame. From there, the gas drips directly on my red hot header pipe, when flopped over! It gives you extra incentive to right the bike immediately. I replaced the vent tube with a check valve. When and if it fails, gas will drip in the snow instead of being plumbed to drain directly on my exhaust pipe.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Man up!

Or go on a diet.

 

[powdermuncher]

That is a real interesting set up---do you have some more detailed pics?

Big *** ski as well build one looking simillar.

Got any ride report on it?

 

[KMMAC]

HEY!!!

That is a real interesting set up---do you have some more detailed pics?

Big *** ski as well build one looking simillar.

Got any ride report on it?

Ya umm what he said!!!!! Whose kit is that??

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Celebrity signoff!

Tried to get Pastrana but he's Dodging me.

A ride report, you mean one riders opinion of something they may or not have what it takes to ride said somethings potential! That picture said a thousand words, sucks wasn't one of them.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=124140341094094&set=o.396600943744321&type=2&theater

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsg97bxuJnc