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Old 11-20-2008, 11:27 AM
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Default express 300 2x4 with plow any ideas for better traction?

You could source some chains or stud your tires. Thats what I would do... likely both LOL.

Also some bolt on wheel wieghts.

You can always make your own with a small pail that will fit the ID of your rim, fill it with cement and a couple of properly placed bolts to fasten it to the rim. I made my own for my riding tractor, they have lasted me several winters now and weigh more then the ones I was able to readily buy.

My uncle has also filled his tires with an antifreeze soloution for wieght and traction.

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I would be careful loading your suspension too much, the weight is better used actually in or on the wheels. If you load your suspension too much you run a higher risk of drive damage IMO.
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 05:21 PM
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Default express 300 2x4 with plow any ideas for better traction?

I plowed my house (275' driveway) and my shop (About 1 acre - 1/3 concrete and the rest is stones) all last winter (up to about 7") of snow using my Sport 400 and a Cycle country 48" blade. It has PLENTY of torque to push the snow - and it does NOT have a low gear. I also did not use chains. I simply scooted back on the seat as far back as I could. I angled the blade and made long runs with about 1/8 - 1/4 of the blade free.

Don't let anone tell you that a 2 stroke can't plow. I also had a 1996 Xplorer 300 (Same as yours, but 4wd). I had a very similar 48" Cycle Country plow on that and there wasn't any snow here in Ohio that would stop it. I plowed my old driveway, the street and 3 other neighbor's driveways with that one.

The only time that I have had issues with traction is when we would get a layer of ice before the accumulation of snow. In that case, get a little bit of a running start (Not fast enough to bend anything, though). I'm sure with your chains, things will work out. If you need to, add some weight like the others said.
 
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Old 11-20-2008, 06:13 PM
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Default express 300 2x4 with plow any ideas for better traction?

What part of Canada you live in might mean alot...........If your in the Snow-belt like me (Muskoka,Ontario) then you may have a tough time plowing depending on the winter we get...........Have fun!!..Caper................
 
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Default express 300 2x4 with plow any ideas for better traction?

I studded all my tires with sheet metal screws and I hardly spin a tire now. Mind you I have snow and summer tires, I don't know if I would stud your everyday tires. But as Caper says, too much snow you'll have problems. I'm not saying it can't be done with a 2wd bike but you'll just take longer than a 4wd. Have fun!!!!
 
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