Pensacola area riders

[Buzztail]

Sanjoh likes the 908 he has on the dirt ninja, but a 120 trak master would hook much better off road... the D606 rear on it now isn't worth a crap in the dirt IMHO. Not real worried about life of the tire as much as traction. The side lugs on it seem small and not as grabby as I'd like.. Maybe I'll try one, and see.
I'm running a Scorpion Pro front now and would like a tire that compares to it.
The 606 rear does not hook in turns- we ride a bunch of curvy dirt roads in the ANF, and the 606 needs to be stepped out to stay predictable.

[Dr.Z]

Try a Michelin T-63 rear.

Why, just recently on a trip out west on a KiLleR, there was about 2500 miles put on a set of T-63s through all types of terrain and they performed admirably. They probably had between 6-800 miles on them when the trip started so it looks like they would at least last 1500 miles on a 690.

[Hatch]

Originally Posted by etingelefunts

Dang me. Didn't mean to be rude. Other riders described the trail to your Saturday destination as too much too soon for me and my bike.
Still waiting to see if Buzz or Orange Crush are headed to BW Sunday.
If that's where your headed, might see you there.

no worries dude, I was referring to fbm's first post, but since we all love to post whore, he put up the second which then made my post confusing.

I was sayin that on sunday, ill be riding dirtbikes at the powerline trails by fbm's

and today, since I forgot that escribano is such a pain to get to, i'll be tryin to catch up to the crew at awful wafffle by the jail at 0800 for blackwater action with 2 n00bs in tow

see yawl in a couple hours

oh and btw, just checked weather - heat index 108 - dont forget yer camelbak!!

[cpg7562]

Originally Posted by Buzztail

Speaking of 690 riders here... I'm gonna be in need of a rear tire sooner rather than later... What y'all running?

I'm about 750 miles into a set of TKC 80 s and am liking them. Plenty enough off road traction for me (since I'm slow) and much less noise on road than the MT21s I had from factory. Lots of on road grip too.


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[Rob Dirt]

Get you a terra flex and call it good. I can't think of a better tire for grip. You only need like 8lbs of air.

http://www.mandhtires.com/Teraflex-T...5#.T-7sPol5nTo

[Buzztail]

Originally Posted by cpg7562

I'm about 750 miles into a set of TKC 80 s and am liking them. Plenty enough off road traction for me (since I'm slow) and much less noise on road than the MT21s I had from factory. Lots of on road grip too.


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Killed me some TKC's in my day . May try a rear and see how it works

Originally Posted by Dr.Z

Try a Michelin T-63 rear.

Why, just recently on a trip out west on a KiLleR, there was about 2500 miles put on a set of T-63s through all types of terrain and they performed admirably. They probably had between 6-800 miles on them when the trip started so it looks like they would at least last 1500 miles on a 690.

1500 is like 25 fuel stops... that may work

Originally Posted by Rob Dirt

Get you a terra flex and call it good. I can't think of a better tire for grip. You only need like 8lbs of air.

http://www.mandhtires.com/Teraflex-T...5#.T-7sPol5nTo

I have always been impressed with the way they look.. hummmm

BTW how's that K60 working on the Tiger? Still digging it?

[HonMudDog]

Good day ADV mongrels,
Please post up or PM me if any planned rides are happening tommorow 7/1. Appears from previous page, that some were to ride Blackwater today ??
My 650 beast bud "ButcherMan" is wanting/looking for a stint in Blackwater Forest but may be able to swing him to Eglin if that's where the pack will be.
Appreciate the word,
JohnnyP

[Barney]

There was an incident involving a wasp on the way to the Awful Waffle this morning, field repairs were made.








Hatch stopped by and said hi with new guys James and George. Took us a while to get going, but we eventually headed north through Blackwater with Gimee, Skidmark, Dirtwoman, Kip and myself.

We stopped at Hurricane Lake and due to the heat, bug bites and whatnot, decided it was time to head our seperate ways. Good to see everyone and meet Kip, James and George.



Somehow I got a pie out of this deal and I gotta say this is a PROPER use of blueberries.

[chavez]

hey guys, looking for some help.

I got a chain with the press on style master link, i dont have a truck or trailer to take it to the shop nor do any local shops have a press in stock i can buy. (bunch of eskimos!)

I would like to install the chain today/this weekend...

if anyone has a chain press or knows a way i can use a different tool to do the job i would greatly appreciate if i could borrow it today (6-30-2012), or mayb tomoro. i ive in fwb

i can leave collateral / buy beer and will promptly return the tool.
please contact by phone (call or text)
much appreciated,
Adam 850-758-2885

[Buzztail]

Adam, Most shops here just peen it. On the other hand you can probably buy or bum a clip on masterlink locally

[Dirtwoman]

Thank you Barney for everything.... You saved my riding addiction and my neck....literally I hope payment was enough to cover my expenses.


Does anybody have cookout plans for the 4th weekend?

[skid=mark]

Originally Posted by Barney

Took us a while to get going, but we eventually headed north through Blackwater with Gimee, Skidmark, Dirtwoman, Kip and myself.

We stopped at Hurricane Lake and due to the heat, bug bites and whatnot, decided it was time to head our seperate ways. Good to see everyone and meet Kip, James and George.

Have to say I had a great time today ; nice day for a ride tho it got hot at the end. My odo: 140 miles. ELEPHANT MAN and I took a leetle detour on the way back so he could get a small taste of some North Florida "dirt". I'll let him give you his/his bike's opinion of it.

Enjoyed seeing everyone and trying to keep up with Gimmee on the twisties. Good Time!

[etingelefunts]

Looks like I have a lot of soul searching to do.
It was great meeting people to do what use to come natural... take an enjoyable ride.
If the group I ran with today is typical, I WANT to keep riding. They were awesome company, whom I wish I'd met "on time" and gotten to chat with more as I got lost and held up the ride from the get go.

As for the soul searching... I use to take passengers up steep plowed firebreaks on a TT600 and catch air reaching the top, wheel about and fly back down. Power slides, donuts, whoops, and log hopping in stride. That progressed for 13 years. Gave up riding for 17 years due to military obligations, and in 2010 I thought I'd hop back in the saddle, instead I broke my back, wrists and mangled a new bike right out of the starting gate. Today, during my 1st ride after the bike rebuild and physical recovery, I came to a sobering, humbling, and troubling realization. I still love to ride, and still adore that machine, but I am more than a little bit afraid of it, a hair's breadth away from terrified actually.






Not sure yet exactly how to address it.

• Trade bike for smaller touring capable DS.
• Keep present bike and get something like an EXC-F 350 or WR250R that doesn't intimidate my psyche, until my mind and body are ready to embrace the 990 again.

Not sure which will happen, but something has to change.

[Dirtwoman]

Originally Posted by etingelefunts

As for the soul searching... I use to take passengers up steep plowed firebreaks on a TT600 and catch air reaching the top, wheel about and fly back down. Power slides, donuts, whoops, and log hopping in stride. That progressed for 13 years. Gave up riding for 17 years due to military obligations, and in 2010 I thought I'd hop back in the saddle, instead I broke my back, wrists and mangled a new bike right out of the starting gate. Today, during my 1st ride after the bike rebuild and physical recovery, I came to a sobering, humbling, and troubling realization. I still love to ride, and still adore that machine, but I am more than a little bit afraid of it, a hair's breadth away from terrified actually.





Not sure yet exactly how to address it.

• Trade bike for smaller touring capable DS.
• Keep present bike and get something like an EXC300 or WR250R that doesn't intimidate my psyche, until my mind and body are ready to embrace the 990 again.

Not sure which will happen, but something has to change.

It was nice meeting you today and listening to your story about how you got to where you are today. I think it is great that you realized it is time for a little change.....absolutely nothing wrong with that! I have only had my KLX since February but I must say I love it more than my CBR600 and KTM exc200. Don't get me wrong my first and only true love is riding dirt so I miss my EXC a little in the woods...but the flexibility of having a bike that is great in dirt, tagged and still easy to flip around on the street is best of both worlds and I don't have to worry about getting a big fat spending ticket I have always wanted a bike strictly for track days, so now maybe my CBR will be it.

[Madhouse]

Yes.
This is suppose to be fun.

You haven't asked, but I would like to recommend for your consideration the KLX 250, WR250, DRZ 400, and the DR650.

The 250cc machines will keep up nicely with the bigger bikes in most of the riding we do.
Some situations, they are most definetly a advantage.

Ask for a little test ride from one of us before you buy something.
The 990 has a place here for Beast rides that we do from time to time. Don't sell it unless you must.