Utards whos riding what - Page 854

pluric · 04-06-2011, 09:11 AM

As usuall some really good points have been brought up. You're right
it's a lot of weight that generally ends up on you. I've just been very
lucky. When my kids were young, 1-4, I would hose clamp a car seat to
the rack of a 3 wheeler and go all over Moab. Wheelies, side wheel turns,
river crossings and never had a problem.

My kids all grew up with bikes and quads. Kid size appropriate for age.
Must have knocked on a lot of wood. My son has street crashed several
times to the point of could have been fatal. How protective can you be
when letting someone grow up? I sold the bullet bike and he still found
anything with wheels can go down hard.

I really try to make sure the trail is appropriate for skill levels, but you
can't control stupid or inexperience or just a fluke rock on a mound.

I broke one leg 1 mile an hour on the Trials bike the other one maybe
4 or 5 miles an hour on the 400. Suddenly that couch doesn't look so bad.

MSH · 04-06-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluric

I broke one leg 1 mile an hour on the Trials bike the other one maybe
4 or 5 miles an hour on the 400. Suddenly that couch doesn't look so bad.

Its also your age.

HickOnACrick · 04-06-2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluric

I really try to make sure the trail is appropriate for skill levels, but you
can't control stupid or inexperience or just a fluke rock on a mound.

What I wish is that Honda still made the Trail 90. If my wife ever expresses a desire to ride her own ride, this is what I will start her with. Either that or a side-by-side with 5-point harness, roll cage, and make sure she is always ATGATT.

trackhead · 04-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HickOnACrick

What I wish is that Honda still made the Trail 90. If my wife ever expresses a desire to ride her own ride, this is what I will start her with. Either that or a side-by-side with 5-point harness, roll cage, and make sure she is always ATGATT.

I bought a Trail 90 for my wife, I don't think it's a good starter bike. It's heavy, has shitty suspension, and shitty brakes. If I were to do it again, I'd get her a modern air cooled bike with better suspension and brakes.

pluric · 04-06-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HickOnACrick

What I wish is that Honda still made the Trail 90. If my wife ever expresses a desire to ride her own ride, this is what I will start her with. Either that or a side-by-side with 5-point harness, roll cage, and make sure she is always ATGATT.

Tyler White has his up for twice the going rate. Looks clean.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...3&search=trail 90

Eurastus · 04-06-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluric

Tyler White has his up for twice the going rate. Looks clean.

I've taken Tyler's Honda for a test ride; it is in very good shape. If you want a Trail 90, this is a good one.

pluric · 04-06-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSH

Its also your age.

Naww, ya think so?

You guys just wait to see what the future brings. It ain't pretty.

harcus · 04-06-2011, 10:31 PM

Anyone interested in a RZR might be interested in one of these for Sunday drives...

http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=26933

dieselcruiserhead · 04-07-2011, 09:27 AM

There are some cheap 5 or 4.5 AH batts at NPS right now for like $3. I (over)paid about $30 for the same thing.

http://andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com/M...87038017_sAeUo

GeoMoto · 04-07-2011, 09:32 AM

Forecasts are calling for Thunder Storms and 30% chance of rain!
Most of the dirt roads that we will be riding will turn into Crisco when wet and will be very difficult. I am planning on meeting at MotoZoo at 9:00 and we can decide on the route when we all get there.

Please PM me if you are planning on riding!!

Thanks
GeoMoto
435-705-0439

FMAR Club Ride April 8th, 2011

FMAR will be riding Friday April 8th (Yes on Friday)

Place: MotoZoo Hurricane, Utah

Time: 9:00 at MotoZoo in Hurricane Utah

Where: Hurricane Cliffs, possibly Toroweap

We will be continuing our route scouting for the Flying Monkey Adventure Rally in June.

PM GeoMoto if you are coming in from out of town and need a place to stay.

harcus · 04-07-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselcruiserhead

There are some cheap 5 or 4.5 AH batts at NPS right now for like $3. I (over)paid about $30 for the same thing.

http://andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com/M...87038017_sAeUo

A

I notice that you have a box fan to install on the pig. Did it happen? I have a near identical item on mine. Mounted on a shroud to pull the air off the RH side. Works well. Run with a toggle switch. Definitely useful in traffic, slow areas.

dieselcruiserhead · 04-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Yup, 100% correct.. Again imitating my XR650R fabrication hero Harcus! Also from that place you recommended... thanks Jim!

GeoMoto · 04-08-2011, 07:54 AM

It's Snowing in Hurricane! You gotta be kidding me! It was in the 80's last weekend! Ride canceled for today!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoMoto

Forecasts are calling for Thunder Storms and 30% chance of rain!
Most of the dirt roads that we will be riding will turn into Crisco when wet and will be very difficult. I am planning on meeting at MotoZoo at 9:00 and we can decide on the route when we all get there.

Please PM me if you are planning on riding!!

Thanks
GeoMoto
435-705-0439

FMAR Club Ride April 8th, 2011

FMAR will be riding Friday April 8th (Yes on Friday)

Place: MotoZoo Hurricane, Utah

Time: 9:00 at MotoZoo in Hurricane Utah

Where: Hurricane Cliffs, possibly Toroweap

We will be continuing our route scouting for the Flying Monkey Adventure Rally in June.

PM GeoMoto if you are coming in from out of town and need a place to stay.

MSH · 04-08-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoMoto

It's Snowing in Hurricane! You gotta be kidding me! It was in the 80's last weekend! Ride canceled for today!!

Words of truth, whoever said it... Utah doesnt have winter,spring,summer.. we have winter "sprinter" and summer.

a1one · 04-08-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSH

Words of truth, whoever said it... Utah doesnt have winter,spring,summer.. we have winter "sprinter" and summer.

The 'Sprinter' tripped!

04-06-2011, 10:31 PM	#12803
harcus Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Edge of the Wasatch Oddometer: 1,170	Anyone interested in a RZR might be interested in one of these for Sunday drives... http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=26933 __________________ Want Creative Adventure Products? - See Globetrottin.com Current rides - 03 ST1300 72k, 07 990Adv 33k, 12 500EXC 5k

04-07-2011, 09:27 AM	#12804
dieselcruiserhead Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Park City, Utah Oddometer: 936	There are some cheap 5 or 4.5 AH batts at NPS right now for like $3. I (over)paid about $30 for the same thing. http://andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com/M...87038017_sAeUo __________________ andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com Grand Staircase Escalante (& Utah General) Road Reports check out all 7 parts

04-07-2011, 09:32 AM	#12805
GeoMoto FMAR Chump! Joined: Jan 2010 Location: St. George, UT & Temecula, CA Oddometer: 646	Southern Utah Ride tomorrow Forecasts are calling for Thunder Storms and 30% chance of rain! Most of the dirt roads that we will be riding will turn into Crisco when wet and will be very difficult. I am planning on meeting at MotoZoo at 9:00 and we can decide on the route when we all get there. Please PM me if you are planning on riding!! Thanks GeoMoto 435-705-0439 FMAR Club Ride April 8th, 2011 FMAR will be riding Friday April 8th (Yes on Friday) Place: MotoZoo Hurricane, Utah Time: 9:00 at MotoZoo in Hurricane Utah Where: Hurricane Cliffs, possibly Toroweap We will be continuing our route scouting for the Flying Monkey Adventure Rally in June. PM GeoMoto if you are coming in from out of town and need a place to stay. __________________ "GEOMOTO" "Flying Monkey Adventure Rally" July 18-21, 2013 Zion Ponderosa Southern Utah Click Link: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=860736 GeoMoto screwed with this post 04-07-2011 at 10:10 AM

04-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#12807
dieselcruiserhead Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Park City, Utah Oddometer: 936	Yup, 100% correct.. Again imitating my XR650R fabrication hero Harcus! Also from that place you recommended... thanks Jim! __________________ andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com Grand Staircase Escalante (& Utah General) Road Reports check out all 7 parts

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04-06-2011, 09:11 AM	#12796
pluric Gimpy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salt Lake Oddometer: 11,732	As usuall some really good points have been brought up. You're right it's a lot of weight that generally ends up on you. I've just been very lucky. When my kids were young, 1-4, I would hose clamp a car seat to the rack of a 3 wheeler and go all over Moab. Wheelies, side wheel turns, river crossings and never had a problem. My kids all grew up with bikes and quads. Kid size appropriate for age. Must have knocked on a lot of wood. My son has street crashed several times to the point of could have been fatal. How protective can you be when letting someone grow up? I sold the bullet bike and he still found anything with wheels can go down hard. I really try to make sure the trail is appropriate for skill levels, but you can't control stupid or inexperience or just a fluke rock on a mound. I broke one leg 1 mile an hour on the Trials bike the other one maybe 4 or 5 miles an hour on the 400. Suddenly that couch doesn't look so bad.