New England Ride??

[redsox]

I didn't realize that i captured the Super Dave stunt of doom!

[Dirtcrasher]

Dam weak arse stock SX fenders!!

Even the two braces below that the rubbers fall out of, are not enough. Sadly that toolbox is GREAT but destroys the structural integrity of the OEM rear fender.

Man, those animals were frozen in time, Diggin the eagle too!!

Glad you guys had a good ride otherwise and hope to come along soon!!

DC

[aldochina]

thats a great pic of Dave! He has now realized he may be screwed!! lol!

[aldochina]

looking at that pic I now see that the track in my pic is actually the right rear! the left rear is on that huge chunk of dirt, front is in the air. you can see where the front hits, and the left rear never touches back down.

[redsox]

its crazy when you zoom in. like i said before, it was an aggressive move!!

[jeffatc250r]

Super Dave!

[Dave Little]

Interesting analysis, that track is definitely right rear. I assumed that based on it's width that it was the front. Bike was layed over early then since that appears the case. Front touching down on it's side pushed it hard over, bending the fork and starting or rather cementing the rotation. Can't remember which way the handlebars turned last I was on the bike. The end of the left grip is destroyed and sand is packed in under the grip and bar about 1.5" in yet the left fork is almost straight- the right fork is bent back horribly. No new dents on the tank at the top corners so I can't tell from that, a new crack in the front fender right side at fork relief. I'd like to know what part of the bike landed on my hand and what got me in the gut. since my overalls are torn at the right abdomen I think the kidney shot was from the handlebars at dismount. Right grip is still intact and undamaged.

@Rory...at the moment that pic was taken I knew it was going to be difficult to ride out, but thought I'd be alright... I assumed what looked like soft sand chunks that would allow some knockdown but that left rear is loading up with serious rebound. It wasn't until the start of dismount about 2 feet later that I knew I was f\/cked. I never ride that far back, I'm usually right up on the tank. Even when I landed face in the dirt I remember thinking 'that wasn't THAT bad' then BAM!

Doing much better today, although I could use a clapper to turn the bedroom lights off when I want to sleep.

Another thought, I really don't care for that front tire...it makes the steering more responsive but has too much bite to it. I noticed a couple times before the crash that with a subtle increase in weight It'll want to make the wheel go hard over to full lock...not good. I'll probably go back to a 22x10-9 since that wheel now has about .060" out of true after the crash.

[TecateDan]

Looks like a great time!!!! (except for Dave Maybe) Sorry I missed it but this little girl decided to show up!!!

[redsox]

Dave, i agree with you on the front tire. i like it, but it really tests your arm strength. it always wants to dig in and pin. especially on the steep downhills. two or three times in the rocks i had to fight it back to keep from biting and locking. this was my second ride with the wheel/tire combo, and pisgah is easily has the most technical terrain out of all the places i take the machine. i'm wondering if the gains out weigh the drawbacks.

congrats DannyBoy. good work!!!!!!

[TecateDan]

are you guys running the skinny or the fat tires in the front?

[redsox]

23x7x10 up front pretty cool, but learning that it digs in.

[TecateDan]

Are you running the whole 200x front end or just the skinny tire? I don't know but would suspect the 200 has a diffrent rake to the front end? Stock SX is the way to go for where we ride boys. Or a big sped.....

[Dave Little]

Congrats Daniel-san, you'll be putting together a pink 70 before you know it.

Dave, i agree with you on the front tire. it always wants to dig in and pin...especially on the steep downhills. I'm wondering if the gains out weigh the drawbacks.

Looks good, you can rip wide sweeping roosts in a short distance but I sorely miss the forgiving nature of the fat 22"s at least on the technical riding. Just one more nasty habit to manage and be vigilant for. It has it's place which is flat & smooth. So suffice it to say were I/we ride I'm all set with that tire. I could switch over to a 200x front tire, less aggressive tread and see what that does for manners but I'd rather not play musical tires this close to being on tracks & ski. What pressure are you running in that front? I think I'm around 3-4psi.

[TecateDan]

Already have the 70 in the basement !!!!! I agree, skinny tire on smooth flat trails. In the hell hole the ballon front is part of the suspension. I also run 3.5 - 4 lbs

[aldochina]

Fat tire is nice for the bumbs, and steering input is forgiving, but they push alot in the snow, I bet those aggressive narrow fronts you guys run would track sweet! I like the sx stock, i will ride the x if I want skinny!