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Snow chain for scoots
« on: January 25, 2010, 09:26:55 AM »
We have snow here one or two days per year, sometimes not even one day (for example, last year).
However, this year we had snow three times in total duration of 6 days and tomorrow/the day after tomorrow the forecast is snow again...

Does anybody have personal or second hand experience with snow chain for rear tire?

I`ve seen also some kind of spray that applies rubbery sticky substance to the tire that can last 5-8 kms... enough to reach the main road that is supposed to be cleaned... however I do not remember the manufacturer or the brand of this spray...

Is there "economy" version available somewhere (and that can be shipped to the rest of the free world and not only USA...)

For example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Snow-chains-Snow-Claws-BMW-R1200GS-KTM-950_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e57ebd4d3QQitemZ130324092115QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418653




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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2010, 12:14:04 PM »
...well, at least on my scoot, there isn't enough clearance between the tire and the engine casing for much of a chain...hhmmm...
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2010, 12:46:31 PM »
Quote from: wordslinger on January 25, 2010, 12:14:04 PM
...well, at least on my scoot, there isn't enough clearance between the tire and the engine casing for much of a chain...hhmmm...

You are right, and the mud guard would be on the way too...
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2010, 02:36:36 PM »
Not to mention that the vibration caused by the chain would make the handling really scary. :-\
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2010, 03:24:37 PM »
Quote from: OldGuy on January 25, 2010, 02:36:36 PM
Not to mention that the vibration caused by the chain would make the handling really scary. :-\

Probably less scary than with plain touring tires at 2.4 bar. :)
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2010, 04:46:03 PM »
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2010, 06:59:10 PM »
I have used screw in studs in the past. They will cost around $35.00 for a set that will do 2 tires, and you may have a few extra. The only draw back is they are permanent to the tire Jc Witney carries them for auto tires
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2010, 07:13:33 PM »
Quote from: ts1 on January 25, 2010, 04:46:03 PM
Try real tires:
http://www.reifenwerk-heidenau.de/modules/reifenliste/view.php?point=5&rtyp=16&sv=1

Sehr geehrter Herr TS1, :)

unfortunately, outside Der Bund, Heidenau is unheard of. :( Not on sale here where I live.
However, I have a friend working in Muenich for SAP and he is here pretty much every month, so I might consider buying them...

Chains or things like that would be much more useful, as there are between 1 and 5 days in the year when I need to move on two wheels and it's snowing...
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2010, 07:15:20 PM »
Quote from: zombie on January 25, 2010, 06:59:10 PM
I have used screw in studs in the past. They will cost around $35.00 for a set that will do 2 tires, and you may have a few extra. The only draw back is they are permanent to the tire Jc Witney carries them for auto tires

Now we are on to something! So, once you screw them in, no removal is possible?
I think JC Witney might be few thousand kms too far for me, but I might check some Scandinavian online shops...
It would be handy if I could remove them when not needed though...

Now, this is a good idea, if somebody carries winter gear for bikes/scoots, it must be Scandinavian people... will look into that...
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2010, 08:12:25 PM »
Quote from: axy on January 25, 2010, 07:13:33 PM
unfortunately, outside Der Bund, Heidenau is unheard of. :( Not on sale here where I live.
The last may be true. Sorry to hear about that.
But Heidenau is known in GB or USA etc. You can find dealers in Alaska, California, NY, ...
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2010, 12:04:09 AM »
Here's a link that has studs designed for scooter tires. They also have an international phone # so they may be able to help a little more. I have used these for years on MotoX bikes.
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2010, 05:48:12 PM »
I see that same person that posted about an shipping auction also forget the link again!  I think he refered himself to a jacka$$ there  :D :D lol (just joking with ya ;) )
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2010, 07:23:21 PM »
Yeah, That's me Mr. Jacka$$... Thanks for reminding me. About the link that is!   http://www.aerodist.com/.  If you look up the manufacturer of the studs you may have better luck getting them to Croatia. I know they are made in Taiwan, and I saw a company in China that will install them for you. I used a cordless drill w/ a chuck made for them. I looked around but cannot find the chuck but it was only 5-7 dollars as I remember. Good luck axy. Jacka$$ huh, I got your jacka$$ right here buddy...  LOL
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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2010, 07:53:32 PM »
....lmao...

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Re: Snow chain for scoots
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2010, 09:52:42 AM »
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