Hardcore Biker
good advice right there from the maestro. If you are looking at the DBIK there seems to be an alarming preference for light weight enduro rig with knobblies these days. Def a trend away from Adventure bikes!Originally Posted by NordieBoy
MT21 front, E07 rear would go almost anywhere and last well on that bike.
You need to have a go on a bike with Shinko 705's though. I used them all last winter on the DR650. Seal, gravel, dirt, rocks, shale. Haven't fallen off with them on
"Age and treachery will triumph over youth and skill"
I aint bovvered
I have recently acquired a KLZ 400 & the first ride i found the front tucking in also, spilling me a few times. I have changed to 606 front(my fav front) & is much better.
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
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Ahh the rare and elusive KLZ 400. An exciting by product of the mating of a KL and a KZ. They were well known for the front tucking in even when not turning
I aint bovvered
You're tricky Taz. Bit of a misspell however does actually sound more accurate than a KLX.Ahh the rare and elusive KLZ 400. An exciting by product of the mating of a KL and a KZ. They were well known for the front tucking in even when not turning
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
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I done the DB1K last year on the Tenere and this year on the DR350.
The Ten has more fuel range and comfort but there is no way it would have been as easy for me to take over the challenge loop on day 1. Poor tank would have more dents in it
The 350 was great day 2 with 27 river crossing the guys in our group with big bikes were getting very tired by the end of it but me, Jatz (dr350) and The Boy (dr250) were still having fun and looking for things to jump...
Dazed and Mostly Confused
When the going gets tough
I want something more dirt friendly
"Those who hammer there guns into plow shears will plow for those who do not" Thomas Jefferson
now where's some dirt!
Yeah I think I will go that way when I put it back on the road after winter. The DB isn't the main aim of the DRZ but it will certainly be a good shakedown for my plan late next year, 10000km in siberia
stormrider
dude, late next year siberia will be covered in that white shit known as snowYeah I think I will go that way when I put it back on the road after winter. The DB isn't the main aim of the DRZ but it will certainly be a good shakedown for my plan late next year, 10000km in siberia
If you go mid year it might be
bikes and babes are best naked
I found I had a fluffy seam when my crotch got wet.
now where's some dirt!
Yeah well July/August so probably mid year is more accuratedude, late next year siberia will be covered in that white shit known as snow
If you go mid year it might be
Armature speller
Maybe he doesn't like mud?dude, late next year siberia will be covered in that white shit known as snow
I aint bovvered
Why Siberia as a matter of interest? I know it's popular for adv riding but what exactly attracts you to the area?
BTW The last Hurrah has a bit of it in the video-well worth watching
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
now where's some dirt!
Yeah good point, every time I read a report about someone riding there, particularly Colebatch on advriders it just makes me fascinated about the country, the people and mostly the scenery. Every photo I see just makes me want to be there. That and the challenge of doing something as treacherous as the BAMWhy Siberia as a matter of interest? I know it's popular for adv riding but what exactly attracts you to the area?
BTW The last Hurrah has a bit of it in the video-well worth watching
I aint bovvered
Interesting what appeals to different folkYeah good point, every time I read a report about someone riding there, particularly Colebatch on advriders it just makes me fascinated about the country, the people and mostly the scenery. Every photo I see just makes me want to be there. That and the challenge of doing something as treacherous as the BAMCool long valleys tho. Ransid yak butter tea?
You read any of Metaljockeys threads? Africa calls to me...
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
now where's some dirt!
No I haven't seen any of his reports, will have a look at work tomorrow...Interesting what appeals to different folk
You read any of Metaljockeys threads? Africa calls to me...
For me africa isn't interesting at all, would probably be the last continent that I'd look for, too much dust/sand and too hot!
Finding new ways to fall off
+1 - Metaljockey and his mates get into some great places
http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?board=32.0
the roll of honour of the wild dog website - some great reads in there!
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