Dirt bike recommendations?

[bosslady]

From my experience, a shit load of fun. Just how fat is this girl ?

100 kg, easy. I like my pies.

[george formby]

100 kg, easy. I like my pies.

I've noticed that riding standing up has strengthened my G/F's thighs & buttocks. Her pelvic floor muscles are noticeably taught-er, too.

[T.W.R]

Well, if it's all about the bike I have been deluded for years riding clapped out twin shockers with spaghetti forks & licorice springs. Must not have been any where near as much fun as I remember.
Riding a PW80 round a muddy moto x track a wee while back was shite too, did not enjoy one second of it.

Guess you need a KTM EXC to learn on boss lady. Or T.W.R. is talking cobblers.

abusing a bike shows a bit of your attitude

From racing properly in the early 80s to doing quite a few organised trail rides on the likes of a IT250 & XR500A I restored I think could throw a few comparable notes your way about twin shocker off roaders
There's a difference between an experienced rider having fun on something they totally monster to a novice trying get to grips of the whole experience on something they're all over like a loose suit.

From my experience, a shit load of fun.

be honest what did you learn to ride on ??

[bosslady]

I've noticed that riding standing up has strengthened my G/F's thighs & buttocks. Her pelvic floor muscles are noticeably taught-er, too.

Oh em gee... grosssss, Tmi! Noted... but tmi, lol

[bosslady]

Oh ok, its reads like you fell off alot and were about to give up altogether. If thats how it went yesterday it sounds like a good day out.
I can't see why the 230 would be too small for you, ya can't be very heavy. I had one ages ago and they can be bloody fun, and one of the best learners bikes for trail riding. Coming from the GN it'd almost feel powerful haha.

Oh, no, only once yesterday but many times on previous visits! And actually yes compared to the gn it feels like a beast!

[Lawrence]

Try Karioitahi Beach.

[leathel]

Try Karioitahi Beach.

At low tide the sand is hard..... but seriously wash the bike afterwards.....

[bosslady]

Try Karioitahi Beach.

is it legal to ride on a public beach?

[leathel]

is it legal to ride on a public beach?

Like 90 mile beach its classed as a road.... technically the vehicle needs a WOF etc but plenty ride on there, I haven't been there for years so I don't know what the deal in now

[unstuck]

I still think it is a mental attitude/ mindset problem more than anything else.
vincit qui se vincit.

[BoristheBiter]

Well, if it's all about the bike I have been deluded for years riding clapped out twin shockers with spaghetti forks & licorice springs. Must not have been any where near as much fun as I remember.
Riding a PW80 round a muddy moto x track a wee while back was shite too, did not enjoy one second of it.

Guess you need a KTM EXC to learn on boss lady. Or T.W.R. is talking cobblers.

I think I can guess which one it is.

[Lawrence]

is it legal to ride on a public beach?

I have ridden there recently. The rangers are ok with dirt bikes on the beach so long as you are sensible. Idle past walkers and in the parking areas. There are markers further down each end of the beach, within the markers it's cruising speed after that you can do as you please. Watch out for the fresh water streams that run down the beach, as they carve a trench which you do not see until you are really close. It is a great place to lean how to ride sand. There are hard packed parts and soft areas. Ride down the beach a few 100m and find an area all to yourself and try different things. Best of all there is nothing to crash into. The north end is usually the quietest. Keep an eye out for fishermen in 4x4s. You can park right on the beach to the right as you drive in across the stream. there will be other riders there and horse floats. And as mentioned wash your bike and car really well otherwise your it will not only rust but really stink.

[leathel]

I have ridden there recently. The rangers are ok with dirt bikes on the beach so long as you are sensible. Idle past walkers and in the parking areas. There are markers further down each end of the beach, within the markers it's cruising speed after that you can do as you please. Watch out for the fresh water streams that run down the beach, as they carve a trench which you do not see until you are really close. It is a great place to lean how to ride sand. There are hard packed parts and soft areas. Ride down the beach a few 100m and find an area all to yourself and try different things. Best of all there is nothing to crash into. The north end is usually the quietest. Keep an eye out for fishermen in 4x4s. You can park right on the beach to the right as you drive in across the stream. there will be other riders there and horse floats. And as mentioned wash your bike and car really well otherwise your it will not only rust but really stink.

And said fishing lines leading to the water....especially long lines as its thick and strong enough to not brake if you tangle in it....

Great place to do wheel stands and donuts and be a general Hoon :P

I should take Michael down to try his bike out....its taller than the XR100 and he is nervous to learn on it but I will likely just find a smooth paddock for him to learn on as the Iron sand is hard to clean out.....but not much different to Woodhill.

Outgoing tide is best...or you may be riding back in the soft stuff all the way

[bosslady]

I still think it is a mental attitude/ mindset problem more than anything else.
vincit qui se vincit.

Yea, sure, it's not even remotely related to my lack of ability/understanding of what I'm doing. It's all in my head, sure.

[bosslady]

And said fishing lines leading to the water....especially long lines as its thick and strong enough to not brake if you tangle in it....

Great place to do wheel stands and donuts and be a general Hoon :P

I should take Michael down to try his bike out....its taller than the XR100 and he is nervous to learn on it but I will likely just find a smooth paddock for him to learn on as the Iron sand is hard to clean out.....but not much different to Woodhill.

Outgoing tide is best...or you may be riding back in the soft stuff all the way

Maybe we could go sometime? I don't really want to go by myself...