Brownsvillian Memorial Wisconsin Ice Riding Thread - Page 76

papalobster · 02-19-2011, 10:40 AM

Wow, that looks like it's in really good shape yet. I drove out to take a peek a bit ago and the surface looks really nice (told ya so) but with the snow tomorrow, we're gonna get a lot of water on top again

zora · 02-19-2011, 10:42 AM

linky: FOUR vehicles have gone in so far....

Cannonshot · 02-19-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeflow

a few low angle shots at 175 mph

Vno?

Vne?

BENRON · 02-19-2011, 11:59 AM

Went up and bombed around a little this morning. I pulled on at the BP in Fondy, started to drive towards the normal track area until there was a truck sized hole in the old path... I decided parking parking next to the launch was probably a good idea

Off-loaded the bike and rode up to wendt's, Dodging spearing holes along the way. Id say at least 2/3's the holes either didn't have any marking, or the sticks had fallen over. VERY hard to spot them before you got to them. It's going to be a real minefield out there when they skin over tonight and snows on top of them.

The ice is uneven, But has a hard surface. The old roads that were plowed have sections of open water.

Found a nice smooth spot and was attempting to get the handlebar to touch down... Was working fairly well until I fell off and the bike decided to chase me... Then it decided it would be fun to drive ITSELF in 20' circles while idling, Laying on its side... I managed to grab hold and it drug me along for about a lap before I managed to get to the kill button

All of this at about 5 mph.

Rode back down the lake:

Up the other side to check out FdL Fest-

Managed to tip the bike over into the trailer, Tearing the seat and busting the trailer tail light.... Lots of folks pulling the shanties off.

Doctor Zed · 02-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Sounds like my laundry idea was pretty good then , seeing as how Jodi did it

freeflow · 02-19-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannonshot

Vno?

Vne?

GPS in ground effect was probably lying. yup.

. Vne =175 btw...knots !

vwboomer · 02-19-2011, 08:18 PM

soooo riding sunday?

BENRON · 02-19-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwboomer

soooo riding sunday?

After seeing the ice today, I wouldn't try it.

I don't think you'd be able to talk anyone into plowing a track anyways.

papalobster · 02-19-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENRON

After seeing the ice today, I wouldn't try it.

I don't think you'd be able to talk anyone into plowing a track anyways.

5 cars sunk. One dead. Holes aplenty, big enough to sink a truck.

Brownsvillian · 02-19-2011, 10:11 PM

So just how much insurance is on the jeep again?

I mean is that a no or what?

lxmary · 02-20-2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papalobster

5 cars sunk. One dead. Holes aplenty, big enough to sink a truck.

Really sorry to hear that.

Doctor Zed · 02-20-2011, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownsvillian

So just how much insurance is on the jeep again?

I mean is that a no or what?

Sounds like a no to me. Too bad I can't get my black Subaru up there

We need to find a frozen swamp to ride on, less likley to die when riding.

vwboomer · 02-20-2011, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownsvillian

So just how much insurance is on the jeep again?

I mean is that a no or what?

I'm pretty sure insurance is a moot point when driving on frozen water - I don't think they cover anything that happens. That means the damage, and the recovery costs ($$$$) are up to the sinkee

Looks like a good day to stay inside.

papalobster · 02-20-2011, 06:34 AM

Jesse, look at the radar.

Jeep has the lowest needed. The thing stays parked 98% of the year.

kckeeny · 02-20-2011, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papalobster

Jeep has the lowest needed. The thing stays parked 98% of the year.

Thats too bad. That Jeep is retro cool. I'd drive it year round. I have some new parts for it (I think they will fit) from my 88 Grand Waggy. (RIP)

02-19-2011, 10:42 AM	#1127
zora the explora Joined: Mar 2009 Location: WI Oddometer: 1,663	linky: FOUR vehicles have gone in so far.... __________________ Who is Zora? "That's hard to explain... Have you ever stood on the edge of an active volcano, with a tornado in it, during an earthquake? A lot like that... But with whiskey... And bunnies." -Benron

02-19-2011, 11:59 AM	#1129
BENRON I'm Mr. Crabtree Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Slinger, WI Oddometer: 3,061	Went up and bombed around a little this morning. I pulled on at the BP in Fondy, started to drive towards the normal track area until there was a truck sized hole in the old path... I decided parking parking next to the launch was probably a good idea Off-loaded the bike and rode up to wendt's, Dodging spearing holes along the way. Id say at least 2/3's the holes either didn't have any marking, or the sticks had fallen over. VERY hard to spot them before you got to them. It's going to be a real minefield out there when they skin over tonight and snows on top of them. The ice is uneven, But has a hard surface. The old roads that were plowed have sections of open water. Found a nice smooth spot and was attempting to get the handlebar to touch down... Was working fairly well until I fell off and the bike decided to chase me... Then it decided it would be fun to drive ITSELF in 20' circles while idling, Laying on its side... I managed to grab hold and it drug me along for about a lap before I managed to get to the kill button All of this at about 5 mph. Rode back down the lake: Up the other side to check out FdL Fest- Managed to tip the bike over into the trailer, Tearing the seat and busting the trailer tail light.... Lots of folks pulling the shanties off. __________________ 108 rustic roads 500 historical markers

02-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#1132
vwboomer Buffoon Joined: Feb 2008 Location: WI Oddometer: 7,996	soooo riding sunday? __________________ It's important to own a great adventure bike, and leave it in the garage because there's no time to adventure

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02-19-2011, 10:40 AM	#1126
papalobster With Gusto! Joined: Jul 2001 Location: FDL, WI Oddometer: 9,847	Wow, that looks like it's in really good shape yet. I drove out to take a peek a bit ago and the surface looks really nice (told ya so) but with the snow tomorrow, we're gonna get a lot of water on top again

02-19-2011, 12:13 PM	#1130
Doctor Zed Resident Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Mills, Wi Oddometer: 857	Sounds like my laundry idea was pretty good then , seeing as how Jodi did it

02-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#1135
Brownsvillian Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 447	So just how much insurance is on the jeep again? I mean is that a no or what?

02-20-2011, 06:34 AM	#1139
papalobster With Gusto! Joined: Jul 2001 Location: FDL, WI Oddometer: 9,847	Jesse, look at the radar. Jeep has the lowest needed. The thing stays parked 98% of the year.