Help me out: Cool pictures and vids to inspire

[Eddieb]

Have those army boys been making some bike swallowing booby traps up there in waiouru to keep you busy ....Those shots of the roads in the mmmmm file look sweet..Where is that?

The MMMMM starts on the Napier - Taupo road and heads north through Forest, around lake Waikaremoana, all over the back blocks and ends up at Rotorua.

It's run by Clint on here.

[bart]

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Just tightened up the steering head bearings and the sway has reduced a bit...The bike also has a new knobblie (Dot rated) on the front which doesn't help..running 15 and 15 psi..sound about right?

15 psi is a bit low for road stuff. You'll shred those tyres in no time. Run them above 35 psi for the road. You only need low pressure for mud, and you can always drop them once you start getting in trouble.

[cooneyr]

Check out http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html for trail rides. Most of the Canterbury ones are on it.

Cheers R

P.s. Welcome to the dirty side.

[Transalper]

cooneyr has listed the myrides site which is the main one I look at for Trail Ride info.

I run the DR650 tyres at 20 to 22 psi both ends for just about everything, sometimes 25in the rear for seal with a load.
Mud might tempt me to lower them closer to 15 to 18psi but I'd be careful on rocks at that pressure and stop to pump them up again before getting to far back on the road .

My CRF230 which a dedicated off roader and a much lighter bike usually has 10 to 14psi in it with rim locks and of course never gets used on the seal as it's got no plate etc.

[waynzz7]

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15 psi is a bit low for road stuff. You'll shred those tyres in no time. Run them above 35 psi for the road. You only need low pressure for mud, and you can always drop them once you start getting in trouble.

Thanks transalper and Bart..I have increased the psi to 25-25 and it rode alot better on the road today! Sprocket wise...Can you remember what sprockets you were running on your drz400? At present I have a 14-47..It seems to be revving pretty high at 100k on the road..Has anyone found a good mix of sprockets for it to sit a bit more comfortably at 100k..yet still ride well off road?? A friend informs me of hearing 15/44 is a nice mix..Anyone tried this??

Any suggestions muchly appreciated

[waynzz7]

Also I am on the look out for a larger tank..Does anyone know where these can be purchased at a reasonable price?? New ones I have seen so far are pretty blimmin pricey..

ALso looking at a pack rack for the drz..or some way to carry some gear as space is at a bit of a premium compared to my vtr..Have any of you seasoned lot found (cartage wise) something that has worked well on a drz400???

I am loving these pics and vids ..keep them coming..
Anyone have any pics/vids of the Danseys pass trail ride in Duntroon this weekend they might have posted?? I missed it unfortunatley due to inlaws b/day party of all things Sad I know...

[waynzz7]

Must say a big thanks to everyone posting cool pics and advice on here
I owe you a beer..or two

[bart]

14/47 is good for trail riding. I found 14/41 the best for Adventure stuff. Still a bit revvy at 100km, but would sit there all day, and still low enough geared to get most places offroad.

I'd run 15/41 occasionally, but found the engine lugging, and wasn't as responsive.

[Transalper]

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Anyone have any pics/vids of the Danseys pass trail ride in Duntroon this weekend they might have posted?? I missed it unfortunatley due to inlaws b/day party of all things Sad I know...

This just poped up in my Youtube Subscriptions list, could be the ride you're wanting?...
Dansey's Pass Trail Ride 2010 - Loch Lomond

[Transalper]

Mentioning the larger tank... second hand is the only way you will get one for a good price. I paid the price for new and went through justgastanks.com but worth every penny.

Racks for the back or Pannier bag frames to keep em off the pipes and get the weight low... may be similar issue finding cheap but some here have made their own or had them made instead of getting the ventura or what ever other stuff.

[Night Falcon]

Check this out....then go get a KTM 690!

[waynzz7]

This just poped up in my Youtube Subscriptions list, could be the ride you're wanting?...
Dansey's Pass Trail Ride 2010 - Loch Lomond

That was the one cheers transalper..looked like a goodie..will have to wait till next year now..damn

[waynzz7]

Check this out....then go get a KTM 690!

Awesome vid wish I could just get on and ride like that! Having alot of fun on the drz400 at mo riding up the river beds on way to and from work..well is a bit of a detour via the scenic route also hunting out every gravel road I can find..lovin it!

A KTM is definatley on the list so I can do this ....Don't think the drz would cut it with this lot..lol..
Cheers,

[junkmanjoe]

how much fun is that.........................

which i had the balls to ride like that...................

JMJ

[waynzz7]

Just a thought..
wondering if anyone wanted to trade services...

I am really keen to improve my off road riding skills..so I am looking for someone well versed in this area who could offer me tips, pointers and techniques etc.. while out trying them...

In return I could offer either beer of your choice or road riding skills (been riding road bikes for 12+years, as well as 3 seasons racing GP bike)..or for the adventurous type..I am an outdoor instructor and can show you how to rock climb, abseil, flat/white water/sea kayak or show some bush survival skills/tramping..

I am in the mighty Timaru area..but could travel a wee way..Anyone interested please give me a yell...
Cheers,