The time has come... Neduro DID Dakar!

[snooker]

Originally Posted by neduro

I'm over having air in my tires. I run mousses all the time, especially for multi day middle of nowhere stuff like Baja or etc.

But, they require some care- they need to be well lubed, and only with the correct silicone based lubricant, not tire soap like some people use, and they shouldn't be left to sit forever, baking in the sun, or etc.

For a bunch of reasons, chief among them durability, I think the Mefo Mousse is significantly superior to the Michelin.

One of the things on my list, once I get a little caught up, is to do a review on all the equipment I used.

Ned, so great to meet you! Good time!

About the Mefo Mousse, I was talking to Jason at MX1West last week (your link above) about this... but what do you think about using them at highway speeds on pavement for general dual sport purposes on a 400 lb total bike (including gear)? Obviously you did this on a lighter bike for what you said is half of 5000 miles, but I know they aren't designed for this necessarily. Would heat be the main issue? What is their failure mechanism, could it cause a crash like a blown tube (I'm assuming not).

I think Americans are not used to mousse and I've never researched them, and obviously this could be a thread of its own, but would love to hear your thoughts.

[FORE!]

Mrs FORE! and I had an excellent time as well! Thanks for the PAAAR-TAAAAY!!

[zenjen]

^^^^^^^^^^^^ Lucky man.

[Gitana]

Ned's interview just started on SideStandUp.

[F650Dakar_Norway]

Originally Posted by snooker

Ned, so great to meet you! Good time!

About the Mefo Mousse, I was talking to Jason at MX1West last week (your link above) about this... but what do you think about using them at highway speeds on pavement for general dual sport purposes on a 400 lb total bike (including gear)? Obviously you did this on a lighter bike for what you said is half of 5000 miles, but I know they aren't designed for this necessarily. Would heat be the main issue? What is their failure mechanism, could it cause a crash like a blown tube (I'm assuming not).

I think Americans are not used to mousse and I've never researched them, and obviously this could be a thread of its own, but would love to hear your thoughts.

Same questions from me as well. I'll be riding my 690RR in adventure-modus, amd simply want some advice as to if Michelin Bib Mousse or Mefo Mousse can be used for dual-sporting - with moderate speeds on tarmac ( given a thoroughly well lubed mousse is in place ).

According to inmate "fastjarl" - also a 690RR owner - there's no problem using bib mousse for multiple-days adventure riding - as long as it's properly well-lubed with correct paste.
I'm speaking non-competitive speeds here, of course. Just dual-sporting on public roads.

[Yamezz]

Originally Posted by F650Dakar_Norway

Same questions from me as well. I'll be riding my 690RR in adventure-modus, amd simply want some advice as to if Michelin Bib Mousse or Mefo Mousse can be used for dual-sporting - with moderate speeds on tarmac ( given a thoroughly well lubed mousse is in place ).

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740763

[EvilClown]

Lookie what Newman brought by today.

[doyle]

Glad everyone had fun.

[DaveRMS]

I have about 2500 miles on my rear MEFO mousse. That's on my 525 rally bike in a Maxxis Desert. It's still going. Third or fourth tire mounted on same mousse.

Usage:

* 500 miles, 50% paved highway, 107F ambient, instructing at Rally School at Death Valley area
* 1200 miles, 10% pavement, much dirt @ 80 mph, Kings of the West rally
* 900 miles, 35% paved highway, Death Valley dual sport trip

So, take that, plus the fact that daily routes in Dakar are 450 miles, 50% pavement, all at high speeds.

Front mousses last the same, plus then I move them to my trail bike and use them for an entire additional season.

As Ned said, MEFO mousse are far superior in our testing. And they come in lots of sizes for even better fit in non-Michelin tires.

What are you waiting for? Just try it. You'll like it.

Dave

[FORE!]

Originally Posted by GSNorCal

* 1200 miles, 10% pavement, much dirt @ 80 mph, Kings of the West rally
Dave

Not 80 mph while you were towing me up that hill.

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by Region Riley

Looking forward to meeting you and all of the other new faces tonight.

It was so great to meet you, and so many others. I was stunned how many people were there. Far too many to get even a quick chat with most!

Guess I'll have to come back.

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by ian408

Ned, you're famous! I stopped at the car wash today and the guy who writes the orders asked if I knew you.

He and his buddies follow rally racing. They're more fans of the Mexican riders though :)

All from a sticker in the window of the truck. Small world.

That is so cool.

[sion]

Originally Posted by GSNorCal

As Ned said, MEFO mousse are far superior in our testing. And they come in lots of sizes for even better fit in non-Michelin tires.

what about Michelin tires? would you put the MEFOs in a Michelin? or just stick with the Mich mousse?

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Wish we could be there tonight, Ned. We'll have a margarita or three in your honor. And Tell Mom and Jenduro we wish we could have met them. Oh and that Packmule character, too.

Of all the people to be gone...

Missed you guys.

[PackMule]

Originally Posted by RhodeHazard

great to meet everyone.

I gotta go 2000 miles to meet a guy from 150 miles away.





Great to meet you, RH. The prints are AWESOME.