"Ski Bike" started by littlemel
	May 11th 2009 at 3:23 PM Post #1
	littlemel New Member 100 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 20th 2009 Location: Hartland, WI, USA Current Sled: Polaris 1993 xlt Triple 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	I am trying to make a ski bike using snowmobile skis and it sits way too low. How could I make it sit higher? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	May 11th 2009 at 3:27 PM Post #2
	ridingthe600edge sleds are all polished up and waiting for snow!!! 566 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 12th 2008 Location: Lowell, In Current Sled: 2001 600 edge/2009 600 IQ 2008-2009 Miles: 1200 done 2009-2010 Miles: 2=yard!
	pics so we can see what you are talking about? 2001 600 edge X almond spring on primary with 60gm wieghts, s&s rumble pack, gutted air box 6" woodys doolys carbides,196 woodys 1 1/4" studs 2009 600 IQ shift all stock still a virgin!! not for much longer Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 11th 2009 at 6:21 PM Post #3
	TRICKPaint Paint that's good for your cranium 2511 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 25th 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
	Quote originally posted by littlemel I am trying to make a ski bike using snowmobile skis and it sits way too low. How could I make it sit higher? Post pics of where you are at in the project (as stated above) , otherwise no-one can give you any realistic in-put on the build. We dont even know if you are talking about adapting it to a dirt bike, a bike to coast down hill on, or one you would use to peddle to school on? I'm sure you will get some help here, but members need more info. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 11th 2009 at 6:56 PM Post #4
	BV_Boondocker Holy s***! Thats a tree... 196 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 8th 2009 Location: Bear Valley, CA, USA Current Sled: '99 Polaris RMK 700
	My friend made one, but you should use actually skis like short little kid skis. They will work better because they have edges so you can corner. Im not sure how exactly he mounted them though. "As I walk through the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest motherf**ker in the valley!" -General George Patton Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 11th 2009 at 7:32 PM Post #5
	cat-sass Average Member 581 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 15th 2005 Location: Gladstone, MI, USA
	Quote originally posted by littlemel I am trying to make a ski bike using snowmobile skis and it sits way too low. How could I make it sit higher? Like the others have said, not sure exactly you are building, I'm picturing a bicycle with a ski up front, and one in the rear? Maybe you could find some "old school" skis with leaf springs. this would give you some height, and a little suspension. If you're not livin on the edge, Then you're takin' up space! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 12th 2009 at 8:41 AM  [ Modified May 12th 2009 at 8:43 AM ] Post #6
	littlemel New Member 100 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 20th 2009 Location: Hartland, WI, USA Current Sled: Polaris 1993 xlt Triple 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	This is what I want to do it is not the same bike or the right skis but you get the basic Idea Like this exept snowmobile skis on a smaller bike Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 12th 2009 at 8:59 AM  [ Modified May 12th 2009 at 9:00 AM ] Post #7
	XLT96rider Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day. 944 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 7th 2009 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special 2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
	I'd kill myself on something like that!!! Looks like you have some fabbing to do. I think the second pic. answers your question. Make mounts that attach to your skis and to the bike......doesn't look that hard. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	May 12th 2009 at 9:06 AM  [ Modified May 12th 2009 at 9:06 AM ] Post #8
	littlemel New Member 100 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 20th 2009 Location: Hartland, WI, USA Current Sled: Polaris 1993 xlt Triple 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	Quote originally posted by XLT96rider I'd kill myself on something like that!!! Looks like you have some fabbing to do. I think the second pic. answers your question. Make mounts that attach to your skis and to the bike......doesn't look that hard. Yea I will probably kill mysel, but i'll have fun doing it Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit