Here are some photos. My original use of hose clamps for attaching steering arms to shock absorbers broke, so I repaced it with a stronger system (plastic "c-clamps"?) that at the same time allows movement (rotation around the shocks) if the forces becomes too high. Funny thing was that steering on only one ski worked fine. I drove half km through a rough forest path after one steering arm broke off. The loose ski wanted to point forward and followed along the path nicely. It was both funny and facinating. I guess it had todo with the angles and mounting points for the skis. www.dropbox.com/sh/omga054qx3oqa1j/AACR-ug-BITLH5DsK_0lCopQa?dl=0
@@matsbyggmastar620 thanks for the update! I’m building my boys a snowmobile made from a tracked snowblower and Honda 3 wheeler front forks. Your setup looks great, later down the road I’ll have to upgrade my design.
Traction has only been an issue when there was about 15 cm powder snow on top of smooth ice on the lake. The snow gave plenty of resistens but there was no grip beneath it.
Its a pice of tube welded straight on a hose clamp. I.e. it is not very strong, but seems to be strong enough. Here are two pictures I try to share via Dropbox: www.dropbox.com/sh/omga054qx3oqa1j/AACR-ug-BITLH5DsK_0lCopQa?dl=0
Thanks! This one has a 125 cc Honda clone. No torque converter. On the video it has a fully automatic gearbox, no clutch. It doesn't work that well. I have replaced the engine with one with semiautomatic 3+0+R gearbox, which is nicer to drive.
Thanks! My intention with it was to drive on ice and snowmobile trails, so it doesn't handle powder very well. Too small contact area for that wheel. Well, it depends on the type of snow. Up to 20 cm or thereabout is ok. The engine have only one gear, so at slow speed (low engine rpm) it is quite weak. 4 speed semiautomatic gearbox would have been a better choise.
@@matsbyggmastar620 yep. I want to try making a snowmobile wyself. My idea for the track is to take two old car tires, cytvmost of the side off and then stitch them together and rivet metal cleats on for grip, and to drive it have rubber tires inside the track with the track pulled tight, so i woyldnt need any drive sprocket system. Probably use a plain cvt transmission, since that's what normally snowmobiles have. Before i build that though, i need to get my 1971 sli whiz snowmobile restored.
Rear shock absorbers is definitely the first feature I'd add if I would build a new one. Currently the soft seat with springs below it and the low pressure tire provides shock absorption. It's acceptable but could be improved. Version 2 would have a rear fork pivoting close to the engine sprocket and two shock absorbers, one on each side, much like a motorcycle.
Take a look at version 2 of the snowbike here: th-cam.com/video/IIdryzrlijc/w-d-xo.html
Acts 238??
@@gregschreckengaust Check the Bible. Acts 2:38. 🙂
Nice snowtiremobile! That's pretty cool 🙃🙄🤐
If I Still drank it would be a nice beer getter in Wisconsin.
I'm glad you have stopped drinking. 🙂
An awesome groomed trail vehicle but it would be useless in fresh powder , I commend you on a great design
well snow mobiles for powder
pretty impressive
Oh this is sweet And fast! Great job sir I’d say it’s an excellent design
Thank you for the comment! I'm working on version 2 and hope to get it somewhat driveable for the coming winter.
The Ackermann steering geometry works well in the snow. and love that Honda Look alike, nice work.
Mike
Great job sir!! Congratulations😁😁🔝
well done
HI nice slick design :) ...
Excellent video!
Great job !
that is awesome !! Nice job, sir.
Great video
that's a nice machine, nice job :)
Nice work my friend. Cheers
Looks like a simple setup, nice job! I’d love to see a close up of your steering setup.
Here are some photos. My original use of hose clamps for attaching steering arms to shock absorbers broke, so I repaced it with a stronger system (plastic "c-clamps"?) that at the same time allows movement (rotation around the shocks) if the forces becomes too high.
Funny thing was that steering on only one ski worked fine. I drove half km through a rough forest path after one steering arm broke off. The loose ski wanted to point forward and followed along the path nicely. It was both funny and facinating. I guess it had todo with the angles and mounting points for the skis.
www.dropbox.com/sh/omga054qx3oqa1j/AACR-ug-BITLH5DsK_0lCopQa?dl=0
@@matsbyggmastar620 thanks for the update! I’m building my boys a snowmobile made from a tracked snowblower and Honda 3 wheeler front forks. Your setup looks great, later down the road I’ll have to upgrade my design.
@@Watermelonpotato19 Here is a video of it: th-cam.com/video/I_DpKayA0kw/w-d-xo.html
Nice job . greetings from Sweden !!!!
Tack! :-)
Nice! At first I was wondering what kind of traction you would get with that tire but it did really well. :)
Traction has only been an issue when there was about 15 cm powder snow on top of smooth ice on the lake. The snow gave plenty of resistens but there was no grip beneath it.
I would love to see a better picture of the of the steering arm you built on the back of the forks..
Its a pice of tube welded straight on a hose clamp. I.e. it is not very strong, but seems to be strong enough. Here are two pictures I try to share via Dropbox:
www.dropbox.com/sh/omga054qx3oqa1j/AACR-ug-BITLH5DsK_0lCopQa?dl=0
@@matsbyggmastar620 awesome, thank you
Kanon bra mannen🙂
How many cc's ? did you use a tourque converter? great ride!
Thanks! This one has a 125 cc Honda clone. No torque converter. On the video it has a fully automatic gearbox, no clutch. It doesn't work that well. I have replaced the engine with one with semiautomatic 3+0+R gearbox, which is nicer to drive.
@@matsbyggmastar620 would love to see how you made the steering assembly and adapted it to the frame.
@@lotwguide33 Here: th-cam.com/video/I_DpKayA0kw/w-d-xo.html
Frida!!!!!
Neat project. Would've like to have seen what it could do in powder though.
Thanks!
My intention with it was to drive on ice and snowmobile trails, so it doesn't handle powder very well. Too small contact area for that wheel. Well, it depends on the type of snow. Up to 20 cm or thereabout is ok. The engine have only one gear, so at slow speed (low engine rpm) it is quite weak. 4 speed semiautomatic gearbox would have been a better choise.
@@matsbyggmastar620 yep. I want to try making a snowmobile wyself. My idea for the track is to take two old car tires, cytvmost of the side off and then stitch them together and rivet metal cleats on for grip, and to drive it have rubber tires inside the track with the track pulled tight, so i woyldnt need any drive sprocket system. Probably use a plain cvt transmission, since that's what normally snowmobiles have. Before i build that though, i need to get my 1971 sli whiz snowmobile restored.
Mats nice
sick
Foot dragging, not needed. 👍
Minecraft is kinda good✌😳🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹
Yea, but I bet you can't build a snowbike in Minecraft...?
this will sink in deep snow
Yes it will. I have another video where I'm plowing through 30 cm new snow.
stoners😎
cool thought up! I was thinking how to attach shock absorbers from a motorcycle, a good idea!
Rear shock absorbers is definitely the first feature I'd add if I would build a new one. Currently the soft seat with springs below it and the low pressure tire provides shock absorption. It's acceptable but could be improved.
Version 2 would have a rear fork pivoting close to the engine sprocket and two shock absorbers, one on each side, much like a motorcycle.
@@matsbyggmastar620 Clear ! Success in creative work ! Looking forward to a new video!