I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Transalper]

.... most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug...it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there

What tyres do you run for this one?
I only have the stock tyres (Trailwing TW301/302) on the thing at this time, my spares are second hand 17" rears that will not fit the WR and a Mitas E09 Dakar Front that should fit but I don't think of that as being a trail ride tyre, though it may be better than the current one on front.

I owe both Phil and Linton $$$ each at the moment so unlikely to be getting new tyres for a couple of months.
Also desperately needs lower gearing for single track and climbs and I'd prefer to add 4 teeth to the rear than go drop to a 12T front but may have to add links to the chain. All more expense.
Wee bit of a bummer, I'd like to say sure thing, but doubtful I'll make it so soon.

[Transalper]

Suns out, well it's not raining any how, tempted to finish off the current tank of gas with a bit of a ride out over Dyers Pass, through Diamond Harbour, Pigeon Bay and back via Western Valley after work today.
I'd hit the road about 4pm. Anyone else interested?

[cromagnon]

Probably a bit late to reply, as you would have already left, but western valley road was closed on Sunday, not sure why, people had been driving around the road closed signs. Went around to pigeon bay instead, and back to chch from little river via the tarmac.

[Transalper]

Actually still here. Bit stuffed from a busy afternoon so while still half tempted I accidentally sat down with a milo in front of the PC and haven't moved since.
Might do some video editing shortly instead.

If anyone is keen to get out in the late afternoons/evenings during the week I could be tempted again... even more when daylight savings kicks in about 30 September on. Used to do some of the WNR road rides but could be interested in adventuring out instead.

[TangoCharlie]

Actually still here. Bit stuffed from a busy afternoon so while still half tempted I accidentally sat down with a milo in front of the PC and haven't moved since.
Might do some video editing shortly instead.

If anyone is keen to get out in the late afternoons/evenings during the week I could be tempted again... even more when daylight savings kicks in about 30 September on. Used to do some of the WNR road rides but could be interested in adventuring out instead.

I am available this week weather permitting!

[TangoCharlie]

Only 85km to go with the running in, I predict plenty of action (probably only about half of it will be posted on this thread) in the coming months.

Hey Carl,
Ryan and myself most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug if u are keen to try out the new WR.
Of all the trailrides I've done it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there[/QUOTE]

Hi Matt, I haven't done this ride before, would it be suitable for my LTZ250 Sport Quad, otherwise I will take the RM250!

[mattsdakar]

Hey Carl,
Ryan and myself most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug if u are keen to try out the new WR.
Of all the trailrides I've done it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there

Hi Matt, I haven't done this ride before, would it be suitable for my LTZ250 Sport Quad, otherwise I will take the RM250![/QUOTE]

Hey Steve,
It is suitable for quads bar the challenge sections, mostly tight forest roads/tracks and open river flats with a few shallow crossings.
Don't remember any tight bits or steep hillclimbs, Last time there were lots of quads there
Hope to see u there, look out for me on the XR650
Rgds

[mattsdakar]

[QUOTE=Transalper;1130371005]What tyres do you run for this one?
I only have the stock tyres (Trailwing TW301/302) on the thing at this time, my spares are second hand 17" rears that will not fit the WR and a Mitas E09 Dakar Front that should fit but I don't think of that as being a trail ride tyre, though it may be better than the current one on front.

I just run the cheapest tyres I can find, Budget have some cheap $90-$100 rears from time to time, I find it more important to have a decent front on to avoid the dreaded washout! I'm sure if you took it easy you would manage on the Trailwings, after all you are only riding a light weight 250!

[cooneyr]

You fellas need to need to learn some geek. Don't remove the QUOTE=XXXX . . . . /QUOTE tags (with the square brackets []) else gets a bit hard to read the thread.

Speaking of tyres - does anybody in Chch have a knobbie knife I could try out? Got about 5 tyres with 70% deep tread but rounded knobs in the shed I'd like to revive. I don't do enough KM's in adventure mode to finish them all off which was the original plan. I would like to try before I buy as heard plenty of bad stories about knobby knifes.

Other option is to give them a tickle with the angle grinder. Hopefully no holes but will probably make the neighbourhood a little smelly for a while.

Cheers R

[CrazyFrog]

Speaking of tyres - does anybody in Chch have a knobbie knife I could try out? Got about 5 tyres with 70% deep tread but rounded knobs in the shed I'd like to revive. I don't do enough KM's in adventure mode to finish them all off which was the original plan. I would like to try before I buy as heard plenty of bad stories about knobby knifes.

Other option is to give them a tickle with the angle grinder. Hopefully no holes but will probably make the neighbourhood a little smelly for a while.

Cheers R

Hey R, don't have one in CHC for ya, but I do know the genuine Knobbyknife works a treat, the vital component is a good 100 watt heating element. Apparently the Tread Doctor brand ones are ok too. The cheaper after market copies are only around 75watts and cut/melt rubber a lot slower.
I have sharpened knobs up with a serrated bread knife before, hand held, not electric. The serrated blade seems to stop it gripping on rubber. Budget yes, but it works.
Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm.

[TangoCharlie]

Hey R, don't have one in CHC for ya, but I do know the genuine Knobbyknife works a treat, the vital component is a good 100 watt heating element. The cheaper after market copies are only around 75watts and cut/melt rubber a lot slower.
I have sharpened knobs up with a serrated bread knife before, hand held, not electric. The serrated blade seems to stop it gripping on rubber. Budget yes, but it works.
Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm.

The good guys at Dirt Xtreme in Marshlands Road have one!

[cooneyr]

.......Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm.

Who said I like my neighbours?

Thanks for the info re how well they work.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Wonder how well one of those vibratory cutty things on tv would work?

[Transalper]

Would have thought no so good on rubber unless it's quite hard.

[NordieBoy]

Would have thought no so good on rubber unless it's quite hard.

Yeah, from the ads where you can hold the blade, that was my thinking also.

Still tempted to try though. Except the TT is wearing trials shoes. Not known for the hardness of the treads...