Off-Road Day

[andyb]

Yesterday I went on an off-road riding day. It was absolutely awesome although it is without doubt the most knackering thing I have ever done. I thought I did quite well for my first day and even managed to overtake a couple of guys that were bragging at the beginning about having done this many times before :D.

I have to say that falling off doesnt hurt at first but today I'm finding it hard to walk up stairs as my legs are killing me:(


On the whole a great day and I would love to do it again, just without the pain the day after.

[fizzwheel]

Fun aint it. :cool:

I have to say that falling off doesnt hurt at first but today I'm finding it hard to walk up stairs as my legs are killing me:(

I was sore for about 2 - 3 days, the first day after is the worst though, you will get better.

[andyb]

Great Fun. I can not walk on the flat OK but stairs bloody hurt! Respect for the guys who do this competitively :cool:

[fizzwheel]

How many bikes did you break ? I broke one and fell of 3 times. Once over the handle bars straight onto my head :D

My dad completely lost it and went right round the top of one of the big berms and the disappeared through the tape. :D

[andyb]

I only fell off twice, bike landed on top of me once! My bro fell off about six times (the second corner was his first!!!), no bikes broken though. It was so knackering and we both thought we were quite fit:(

[diamond]

What bikes did you use, did you stick with the 250's?

[Ceri JC]

I still haven't done one. I've ridden a 125 off road stroker on a gravel pit and taken other (non-offroad) bikes across fields/down dirt tracks. I'm concerned that if I do it, I'll love it and will wind up having to buy dirt bike. :)

[andyb]

What bikes did you use, did you stick with the 250's?

Tried the 100 and 250'sw. The 100 was fun but very gutless, the 250's were great but didnt try the 450. One guy who was quite good did try it and came off big time, decided that I'll wait a bit before I try the 450. They're so tall could only just touch the ground on the 250!

I thought I may get an off-roader as a toy but it's so much hard work and my legs are killing me now I doubt it will happen. If you love pain you'll love off-roading!

[diamond]

I thought I may get an off-roader as a toy but it's so much hard work and my legs are killing me now I doubt it will happen. If you love pain you'll love off-roading!

I just got one :cheers:

[andyb]

I just got one :cheers:

You did what!?? What ya got? You must really love punishment, are you going to be taking it up as a hobby then or do you just fancy another commuter?

[diamond]

I just got a little one cos my legs are too short for most, so i got a Honda XLR125. It's just for fun gonna use it out on the plain.

[andyb]

I just got a little one cos my legs are too short for most, so i got a Honda XLR125. It's just for fun gonna use it out on the plain.

You should take it out on one of 'the' weekends and act as a high speed top secret messenger! I couldnt imagine you on a 450 as my legs could only jsut touch the floor :D

[the white rabbit]

The new Beta 450's look great and are handlebale by novices. Ive ridden the previous one a couple of times for a few days (proving the novice concept!) and they are shorter than the equivalent KTM. The gearing is great. My offroad mate in Spain is thinking about getting one for himself (his company uses them) over a KTM or a Husqvarna, he reckons they are that good. KTM engine, Marzocchi forks, 6 speed box, gearing just right, they will just plod up or oevr anything without having to be ridden balls-out which seems to be the problem with the Honda and Yamy 450s, for newcomers that is.

http://www.betamotor.com/upload/bike_images/1219/RR4T_new.jpg?1184158036

Someone who races one has this to say (although he does get a free one I guess :lol:
I am currently riding and racing one in the NETRA series for Beta USA. It is great machine that uses a proven KTM engine and a mix of top shelf components. It has Nissin front brakes and rear caliper, a Brembo rear master cylinder, Braking wave rotors, an AJP clutch master cylinder(AJP makes the controls on almost all the modern trials machines), Magura/KTM clutch slave cylinder, Marzocchi Shiver 45mm forks, a Sachs rear shock, Magura oversize bars, Michelin tires, and an FMF Q2 muffler. T
The bike handles great and has better throttle response than my KTM 450EXC. I am still fine tuning the suspension and working on a steering damper mount, but so far the suspension seems to work a little better than the KTM also.
Ryan

Want one! :lol: