2023 Timbersled Aro3 Gen2 Review & Ride

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IT'S STILL AN ARO... BUT IT'S A REALLY GOOD ONE! Thank you Greg @ Motofrugals for hooking me up to ride this bike and review it. www.motofrugals.com//
BOTTOM LINE: It's still an Aro - it's just a really good one! Aro's are amazing climbers and for the person who doesn't want to fight the front end from being off the ground so much. Some people like that, some don't. I love my Riot still and hopefully Timbersled will incorporate some of these changes in the '24 Riot lineup. See below for many good snowbike links
BIKE PARTS
CHAIN - Replace your junk timbersled chains with this, will have to cut it - BikeMaster 520 BMXR X-Ring Chain amzn.to/3ACt7Ay
Pivot dolly brace Polaris part number 2208170
Honda GN4 10-40w oil, no engine issue in 30+ years amzn.to/2F8DNLg
SNOWBIKE RAMP (same as timbersled) amzn.to/39oCK7A
FRONT WHEEL KIT Call Jeff @ 661-769-6686, tell him Jethro450 (jed) sent ya
RADIATOR GUARDS - many choices for other bikes, but not YZ450f's www.unabiker.com/
HEADLIGHT Many options, Iceage quite making the one I have, amzn.to/3u2neLB
THERMOSTAT shop.watt-man.com/main.sc
Or C3 stats are awesome c3powersports.com/
TEMPERATURE GAUGE amzn.to/2SAbrxF
Trailtech has adapters www.trailtech.net
3" ALUMINUM TAPE amzn.to/2PXnAyM
AIRPRO FORK BLEEDER www.airprofork.com/
HEAVY FORK SPRINGS Try race tech, mx tech, factory connection, Toby Till @ www.rockymountainsnowmx.com/
FORK SEAL SAVERS - I’ve switched to using full length and don’t run fork guards anymore amzn.to/3KKguYy
TIE-DOWN STRAP HOOKS - handy! amzn.to/2tQD5Q9
HANDGUARDS - Tusk D-Flex amzn.to/33TlSbl
BAR MITTS - Powermadd Gauntlets Bar Mitts amzn.to/2Wu3ONI
ENGINE JACKETS PST is my preferred www.powersportstech.com/pst-en...
Or Selkirk selkirksmx.com/
Or SXS Snow Shields (Engine Jacket) - www.sxslideplate.com/
Or RevvUp revvup.net/engine-covers
Or Drifters Engine Jacket - driftersproducts.com/
FOOT PEGS Fastway Adventure - amzn.to/2tJZdvI
Or C3 has some cool ones c3powersports.com/
Or Flo Adventure Pegs - amzn.to/30dEr3F
BUDDY PEGS amzn.to/3MaZFXM
ECU - PR2 - pr2racing.com/
Option Buy Vortex ECU, dyno tune it (that’s what I did and it’s amazing, didn't on my 2019) www.vortexcdi.com/
GAS CANS - BIKE IMS for the bike, www.imsproducts.com/
GAS CANS - KIT MOUNTED Mountain Addiction - www.mountainaddiction.com/
GAS CAN KIT COVERS Mountain Addiction Gas Can Cover - Revv Up
GAS CAN OPTION (2.7 GAL Tuff Jug) amzn.to/3MbpCpU
Rotopax for the ARO - rotopax.com/
THE TUGGER amzn.to/38att1B and amzn.to/35UlfsT
POD FILTER PARTS (FOR ’14+ YAMAHA’S)
2 to 2/5” Reducer Silicone Tubing amzn.to/2T5UCjq
2.5" clamp on pod filter, 3"wide by 6" tall - Part Number UP-6245 amzn.to/2H9fleM
3.5"x6" Round Outerwears Cover w/Top Part number 20-1010 amzn.to/2BYhabj
2-3" Hose Clamps (you need 2) amzn.to/3rQDDQr
2" PVC Pipe, go to local hardware store or amzn.to/2VtZLhF
Frogzskin Material For Intake Covers, must super glue amzn.to/2BZhJkT OR amzn.to/2HeK8an OR buy Neil Smart’s YZ intake product (facebook)
1/16" ABS plastic for the front blocker thing amzn.to/309LsCx
1/8” ABS PLASTIC FOR VARIOUS BUILDING amzn.to/2XoclAW
fastfittings.com/ barbed fittings (installing radiator stuff)
CLOTHING & GEAR
GOPRO HELMET MOUNT (best mount there is) amzn.to/2VADDCB
Red Version amzn.to/2GX68XY
GOPRO HERO'S amzn.to/3KNnt2S
GOPRO Tether amzn.to/2Ui0wh2
HELMET LIGHT amzn.to/3fW6vBf or amzn.to/32wSerE
RADIOS
BCA - amzn.to/2HcvRuL
BaoFeng works better amzn.to/2HcbMVc or amzn.to/3nZoLOJ
SHOVEL amzn.to/2EsTsV1
PROBE - many options, amzn.to/3AyytfW
BEACON - DO NOT SKIMP ON A BEACON! amzn.to/3H8X4uj
AIRBAG - DON’T SKIMP amzn.to/2SG83Br
BOOTS - Klim Boa amzn.to/2TbPCK8 (bad for kick start bikes)
HEATED GLOVES - FXR Recon’s amzn.to/3F97qZv
GLOVES - DON’T GET Klim Togwotee, mine wore out in less than 10 rides and KLIM wouldn’t warranty them. Try anything else
BIBS - many options Klim Havoc amzn.to/3o0vgRl
JACKET - Klim Vector Parka very warm! amzn.to/3AxdXwa
HEAD SOCK/LINER - amzn.to/2IO0bOM
PORTABLE POWER PACK TO START BIKE amzn.to/3FZy2MN adapter for it amzn.to/2TtZaik bike battery adapter amzn.to/2u39gw9
509 Heated Goggles - amzn.to/3u2fDge
HJC Universal Breath Box - Black amzn.to/2sArAwf
WATER SEALANT SPRAY - amzn.to/2taPUVr

Пікірлер: 36

@nwbackcountry5327 2 жыл бұрын

10/10 review. Thanks Jethro.

@lagranderide 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video.

@philliptoone 2 жыл бұрын

I've got my KX500 Mountain Horse put back together and ready to go for next season.

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

It’s about time! Fairview is still open and so are a couple other places if you want to get out sooner

@redleaderone8429 2 жыл бұрын

I got 45 hrs on a 22 riot pro pretty amazing. I’m not sold on belt drive. I’ve seen it fail miserably I’ll wait till they faze out to switch over

@jethro450 9 ай бұрын

Same

@kentkeele7051 Жыл бұрын

What gear are you in when you wheelie around. Love the vids.

@jethro450 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Usually first or second. First mostly.

@22Kreedmire 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the timber sled pivot dolly? I see you rode with them attached.

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great for getting up the dirt road but needs bigger tires if you’re gonna do that very often. As for loading ins trailer, it’s good there too but again, needs bigger tires to get over the lip of most trailer doors

@rangerbill9409 2 жыл бұрын

So what does the Areo 3 do better? Makes sense to wait for the new riot with narrower rail.

@jethro450 Жыл бұрын

It’s not confirmed the new riot will get narrow rails. The suspension arms may not allow it. But I hope I’m wrong! The main thing I liked about the aro3 gen2 was the narrow rails. They really let you fling it side to side with little effort. It just makes it feel more nimble. I like that

@coreykonkin5917 Жыл бұрын

It’s more planted, better for climbing steep steep trees without trenching. Pretty sure you can lock out the riot tho the geometry isn’t the same. Riot is rowdier than Aro, Aro is more planted.

@Lococoin 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. What year and model is the Yamaha?

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

I think ‘18 Yz450f. I felt like it could’ve been tuned better for the exhaust it had. I’ll get more details, I’m also pretty sure the mapping was stock… stay tuned. Both yz’s I have (stock and modded) I feel like run better than that one

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

2020 t6 pro circuit exhaust

@jaybray4901 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how reliable that belt drive will be way back in the mountains. Carrying a spare belt is lighter than a spare chain I guess.

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

My guess is it’ll be just fine until you find a rock or log… then it won’t. I haven’t heard of many yeti’s or cmx’s or tki’s having any issues. I do think it’s the way to go, I just wish we could protect them better or maybe a different design altogether that tucks it out of the way better

@The_Snowbike_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

@@jethro450 hoping Selkirk makes a beltdrive cover guard.

@joel387ktm 2 жыл бұрын

@@jethro450 I've wacked a few rocks and stumps with my cmx on the belt cover and nothing but cosmetic damage but it tucks into the kit much cleaner than the timbersled set up

@JNOSNOW Жыл бұрын

My friend and his dad that I ride a lot with have CMX kits and the newer one of the two exploded a bearing in the system I'm not sure if it's the tensioner or if the drives have bearing but it put him out of commission in a quite horrible spot. Still love how it spools up though

@user-od8wp4xr1w 6 ай бұрын

just traded my 22 riot 3 pro for a 24 aro 3 pro

@jethro450 6 ай бұрын

Both great kits! Now we just need snow

@hornefoundations 2 жыл бұрын

I heard they aren't able to narrow up the rails on the riot 3 because, the rear suspension arms aren't rigid enough.

@jethro450 2 жыл бұрын

I had that same thought…. Keep your fingers crossed

@hornefoundations Жыл бұрын

Just revisited this video and, after watching it again it's getting me fired up to ride...this this is the exact set up I have for this season. 2020 Honda crf450r w/2023 Aro 3 pro...just need some nore snow now!

@jethro450 Жыл бұрын

How’s your season going? You have a fantastic setup

@hornefoundations Жыл бұрын

Thank's man, I'm loving this new set up...my season's been going good since we finally have some snow here in Colorado. The aro 3 definitely isn't as light on the ski as the riot but, still is so good...thinking of cutting the track down to 2.75 to get less lug from the track and, quicker rpm out of the track.

@jethro450 Жыл бұрын

@@hornefoundations I rounded the edges in mine and didn’t really notice any difference but then again, Utah is having a once in a 10 year season and I haven’t been on anything hard pack yet. It’s been awesome! Glad you’re having fun too. I wouldn’t mind an aro sometimes, they are climbing beasts!

@area51r Жыл бұрын

Is this recommended to do on a street bike? 1000cc ?

@jethro450 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never ridden one but from all I’ve seen and heard, they’re too heavy to get into the places we really like to ride, which is the steep and thick. Kinda like riding a 600 lb sled with all the power you could ask for. The power doesn’t do you much if you can’t maneuver it around. I’d love to try one though!

@notgayming5190 9 ай бұрын

What do you think about a 2018 aro 120 vs something like a 2021 riot for climbing in powder? My riot climbs great. Will an aro climb as well? @jethro450

@jethro450 9 ай бұрын

My aro 120 was very difficult and sensitive to setup. Once I got it, it climbed just fine but I always felt like it was borderline wanting to trench. The riot is better for sure. It felt great right out of the box. I rode it around in “climb mode” 90% of the time. That’s stiff rear, soft front shock. My riot3 pro is the bomb! Not as playful as a 120 setup, but traction galore. I love it

@notgayming5190 9 ай бұрын

@@jethro450 What do you think of a timbersled st120 vs these newer kits like the aro 120. Is it worth getting these older kits?

@jethro450 9 ай бұрын

@@notgayming5190 the newer kits are way nicer