CT/RI Small Bike Crash-o-Rama rides! - Page 16

jgormley · 02-02-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CT DUAL-SPORT

This guy has great enduro riding technique videos. Helps cure the winter blues.

(sorry can't embed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbU43cQiqA0

Other cool ones....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ6VgTY8Cds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-7tY68Az-c

Nice video, looks like the rebound and compression are full soft.
Which is what I have now. I was thinking of trying full soft compression with standard rebound...
Looking at other videos seemed like that was being used to maintain control after a bump...
How do you have yours setup?

Ken F · 02-02-2013, 08:52 AM

Next sat.forcast 40 and sunny.who's is riding if there correct?

CT DUAL-SPORT · 02-02-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jgormley

Nice video, looks like the rebound and compression are full soft.
Which is what I have now. I was thinking of trying full soft compression with standard rebound...
Looking at other videos seemed like that was being used to maintain control after a bump...
How do you have yours setup?

I am full soft too. Wonder what professional enduro guys would run here?

lilolita · 02-02-2013, 03:30 PM

What is this full soft you speak of?

Drewha · 02-02-2013, 04:38 PM

They are speaking of your compression and rebound settings on your forks and shock. Usually a screw type adjuster on either the top or bottom of your forks. Sometimes both. They click when you turn them. In/clockwise for increased compression or rebound, which will result in a harsher ride.Or out / counterclockwise to decrease compression/rebound for a softer ride.
The shock adjusters are sometimes a little harder to find , but they should be there, if so equipped.

akarob · 02-02-2013, 05:48 PM

Personally, I've never clicked my adjusters. I have heard though, that a good way to get a feel for it - is to start by figuring out and writing down what you have now, then go to a place that you can do some short laps. Go full hard on the adjusters, then go full soft, just so you can feel the difference. Then change them so they feel better. It sounded logical enough to me, maybe someday I'll give it a try.

jgormley · 02-06-2013, 05:00 PM

Nice web site to see how may inches of snow is predicted for your zip code...
This shows Lincoln will be getting over 20 inches... !

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...it=0&dd=0&bw=0

mrt10x · 02-06-2013, 05:47 PM

First major storm since 2010/11... definitely not like last year.... better check the snowblower out.

alcontrast · 02-06-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jgormley

Nice web site to see how may inches of snow is predicted for your zip code...
This shows Lincoln will be getting over 20 inches... !

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...it=0&dd=0&bw=0

that same site offered up this for my town via the NWS's Winter Storm Watch:

"THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * LOCATIONS...INTERIOR SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT. * HAZARD TYPES...HEAVY SNOW...SLEET...AND FREEZING RAIN. * ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 18 TO 24 INCHES...ALONG WITH AROUND A TENTH OF AN INCH OF ICE. * WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH. "

I'm into the snow. Bring it on! I just want to avoid any crossover into rain / sleet because if that happens there will be a lot of power outages in my 'hood...

jgormley · 02-06-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alcontrast

I'm into the snow. Bring it on! I just want to avoid any crossover into rain / sleet because if that happens there will be a lot of power outages in my 'hood...

Good point... that site does show an inch rain friday night... this could be a repeat of that ice storm we had last year (or the year before..)... the western part of RI didn't get power for a least a week..

tmlee · 02-08-2013, 02:02 PM

Unfortunatly, I'm out flying the friendly skies, leaving Mrs TMLee to fend for herself.

Supposed to fly into Boston tomorrow evening, we will see.

akarob · 02-08-2013, 04:36 PM

Safe travels.

alcontrast · 02-08-2013, 05:01 PM

I just took a short walk into the yard to measure the snow thus far.. I slipped into my touring boots to do so and at 13" tall they weren't tall enough to keep the snow out. I measured 15" at 7:50pm in a flat spot in the middle of the walkway between my apt and my car..

it's a legit snowstorm! I'm anxiously anticipating tomorrow morning and seeing how much we actually get..

Rob, don't attempt any shoveling tomorrow!

Drewha · 02-14-2013, 05:32 PM

Just ordred a set of Kenda 270's for the Husky. $102 bucks for the pair delivered. Everything I've read has been positive. Everyone seems to like them as a great 50/50 tire. Anyone here have any reviews of them? For the price, I figure they are worth a try.

Rusty Rocket · 02-15-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewha

Just ordred a set of Kenda 270's for the Husky. $102 bucks for the pair delivered. Everything I've read has been positive. Everyone seems to like them as a great 50/50 tire. Anyone here have any reviews of them? For the price, I figure they are worth a try.

I haven't tried them, but they are very popular with the DR650 guys. They will be good for everything except mud. I mean the cake frosting stuff. I think you'll like them on the big TE.

02-02-2013, 03:30 PM	#229
lilolita fahr mit mir Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Probbydense, RI Oddometer: 966	What is this full soft you speak of? __________________ Scoot Commute: Getting to and from work on 10 inch wheels New England to New Scotland

02-02-2013, 04:38 PM	#230
Drewha Thunderbirds Are Go Joined: May 2008 Location: Tolland,Ct Oddometer: 279	They are speaking of your compression and rebound settings on your forks and shock. Usually a screw type adjuster on either the top or bottom of your forks. Sometimes both. They click when you turn them. In/clockwise for increased compression or rebound, which will result in a harsher ride.Or out / counterclockwise to decrease compression/rebound for a softer ride. The shock adjusters are sometimes a little harder to find , but they should be there, if so equipped. __________________ 08 Husqvarna TE 610 04 Ducati ST3

02-02-2013, 05:48 PM	#231
akarob Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,503	Personally, I've never clicked my adjusters. I have heard though, that a good way to get a feel for it - is to start by figuring out and writing down what you have now, then go to a place that you can do some short laps. Go full hard on the adjusters, then go full soft, just so you can feel the difference. Then change them so they feel better. It sounded logical enough to me, maybe someday I'll give it a try. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

02-06-2013, 05:00 PM	#232
jgormley Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln, RI Oddometer: 429	Nice web site to see how may inches of snow is predicted for your zip code... This shows Lincoln will be getting over 20 inches... ! http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...it=0&dd=0&bw=0 __________________ My YouTube

02-06-2013, 05:47 PM	#233
mrt10x Dumba$s Jarhead Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Newport, RI Oddometer: 2,858	First major storm since 2010/11... definitely not like last year.... better check the snowblower out. __________________ We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of "security." And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine - and before we know it our lives are gone.

02-02-2013, 08:52 AM	#227
Ken F Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Wallingford Oddometer: 233	Next sat.forcast 40 and sunny.who's is riding if there correct?

02-08-2013, 02:02 PM	#236
tmlee - Healed (mostly) - Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 428	Unfortunatly, I'm out flying the friendly skies, leaving Mrs TMLee to fend for herself. Supposed to fly into Boston tomorrow evening, we will see. __________________ '13 Husqvarna TE310R, '09 V-strom DL1000 -. .---- --- --.. .---

02-08-2013, 04:36 PM	#237
akarob Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,503	Safe travels. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

02-08-2013, 05:01 PM	#238
alcontrast ^OP at least I'm trying Joined: May 2008 Location: central CT, USA Oddometer: 1,342	I just took a short walk into the yard to measure the snow thus far.. I slipped into my touring boots to do so and at 13" tall they weren't tall enough to keep the snow out. I measured 15" at 7:50pm in a flat spot in the middle of the walkway between my apt and my car.. it's a legit snowstorm! I'm anxiously anticipating tomorrow morning and seeing how much we actually get.. Rob, don't attempt any shoveling tomorrow! __________________ When in doubt, gas it. It will either fix the problem, or at the very least end the suspense. 07 650GS / 05 DRZ400S / 72 CB350 (that hasn't run since shortly after I bought it)

02-14-2013, 05:32 PM	#239
Drewha Thunderbirds Are Go Joined: May 2008 Location: Tolland,Ct Oddometer: 279	Just ordred a set of Kenda 270's for the Husky. $102 bucks for the pair delivered. Everything I've read has been positive. Everyone seems to like them as a great 50/50 tire. Anyone here have any reviews of them? For the price, I figure they are worth a try. __________________ 08 Husqvarna TE 610 04 Ducati ST3

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