Preps for the 2013 Roaming Rally - Page 4

georgedaman · 03-19-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR75

I have used this a few times. But be aware, no conversion is perfect. There will be deviations from the track files.

http://www.sackman.info/

Good luck.

Thats when the team members with the Montana's come handy..

EvilClown · 03-20-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatman

I've used the rear Big Block for both RR's so far and although the mileage is a disappointment, I found the tire to work incredibly well for the varying conditions encountered...

Yabutt, you're super human!

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Originally Posted by go2cnavy

Do yourself a favor and stuff both your tent and sleeping bag in a large waterproof compression sack instead of rolling them. Just make sure to stuff the sleeping bag in its own waterproof sack first. I was surprised at how much room this saves.

Good plan. Compression bags are the bee's knees. Separating wet (tent) from dry (bed) is key, imo.

Over time I've discovered using multiple smaller compression bags are easier to pack than one larger one. Painful to purchase but easier to live with. Love the Sea to Summit products. Tent fits in an XS if I pack the poles separately. Bedding also fits in its own XS. Keeps the wet from dry by default.

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Originally Posted by bighoss550

Do not trailer a 990 to a rally.. I dont care if it is in Egypt. Use the bike as it was intended (Assuming you can't find miles of dunes)...

You will risk your 9X0 being shunned by the other 9X0s if you don't ride up.

Limited vacation/leave sucks.

Vic Cosmic · 03-21-2013, 03:58 PM

Hip waders. LOL

possibly scuba gear for lost gear.
Don't forget to put floats in all your bags. Don't want you stuff sinking. LOL

witty953 · 03-30-2013, 07:10 PM

For you veterans, I'm struggling to make a tire choice for this ride. This will be my first time to the Roaming Rally. Heidenau's or Dunlop 908/MT 21 combo or something else? I currently run the Heidenau's and love them as an all around tire, but I was out in the mud and snow today and they were not the best.

CanadianX · 03-30-2013, 07:37 PM

Pick up my Probend KTM hand guards today and a rad guard for the 690's semi vulnerable rad. Everything installed without any issue. Stock handguards provide more coverage but lack the hard aluminum backbone. Also picked up a new pair of boots, my first MX style boots, a pair of Tech 3 Off Roads. First impressions...I need to move the rear brake lever down and out of the way and I may take the pivot pegs off and put the oem back on.

EvilClown · 03-31-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by witty953

For you veterans, I'm struggling to make a tire choice for this ride. This will be my first time to the Roaming Rally. Heidenau's or Dunlop 908/MT 21 combo or something else? I currently run the Heidenau's and love them as an all around tire, but I was out in the mud and snow today and they were not the best.

Certainly no expert here but I think you've answered your own question.

If you need a push I'd go with the 908/MT 21 or 606 assuming it'll be a wet June. If it isn't wet you'll still be ok with that choice.

Then again, the Heidenaus remind me of the Gripster and I'm not a fan of those in the mud. YMMV.

Boatman · 03-31-2013, 07:45 AM

My choice for the past two years has been Kenda Big Block for the rear and Millville for the front. I seriously doubt (and hope) this year can be any sloppier that the first year. This combo worked very well for me. At one point I was in a swamp with water and black muck over a foot and half deep and had really no problem. Last year there wasn't as much wet but quite a bit of loose gravel and rocks. Again I had no issues.

I have a Heidenau K60 on the rear of my Adventure right now and it's been a terrific tire but,,,, I find once they wear down to the center bar and those big lugs get to be all one big flat center, the tire is pretty much useless on anything but dry surfaces. I use a utility knife to keep cutting the connector as the tire wears.

Like EvilClown says above,,,,, YMMV

CanadianX · 03-31-2013, 05:44 PM

I like the mt 21 that came stock on my bike but will be giving the Motoz a try this year.

juames · 03-31-2013, 06:52 PM

I'm giving these bad boys a try this year.

go2cnavy · 04-01-2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by juames

I'm giving these bad boys a try this year.

What's up with the yellow stripes?

juames · 04-01-2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by go2cnavy

What's up with the yellow stripes?

Midas code.

Red Stripe: Standard compound with 3 textile ply layers. Suitable for motocross applications.

Yellow Stripe: Enduro compound that is softer than the Red Stripe; 4 textile ply layers; suitable for a wider range of terrain. DOT approved.

Green Stripe: Special compound with Kevlar nano-fibers; suitable for extreme enduro; lighter carcass than the Yellow Stripe; excellent grip on hard terrain. DOT approved.

Boatman · 04-01-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by juames

I'm giving these bad boys a try this year.

The tread on those is similar to what I run.

Big Block rear

Millville front

juames · 04-01-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Boatman

The tread on those is similar to what I run.

Kinda similar, heard good things about Mitas....we will see.

CanadianX · 05-06-2013, 12:08 PM

Montana mounted and adv-spec side covers on. Soon time to spoon on the new tires and break them in.

go2cnavy · 05-07-2013, 04:49 AM

I mounted some Kends BBs a few weeks ago. Great traction off road (although I have not tried the mud yet). They have great road manners too.

03-21-2013, 03:58 PM	#48
Vic Cosmic Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Oddometer: 20	Hip waders. LOL possibly scuba gear for lost gear. Don't forget to put floats in all your bags. Don't want you stuff sinking. LOL __________________ www.cosmicwelding.ca

03-30-2013, 07:10 PM	#49
witty953 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania Oddometer: 44	For you veterans, I'm struggling to make a tire choice for this ride. This will be my first time to the Roaming Rally. Heidenau's or Dunlop 908/MT 21 combo or something else? I currently run the Heidenau's and love them as an all around tire, but I was out in the mud and snow today and they were not the best. __________________ 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure 2003 KTM 525 EXC (plated) 1974 CZ 125 Wanted: KTM 250cc (2 smoke)

03-31-2013, 07:45 AM	#52
Boatman Ride more, BS less! Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Petersburg, NY and Woodbridge, VA Oddometer: 8,446	My choice for the past two years has been Kenda Big Block for the rear and Millville for the front. I seriously doubt (and hope) this year can be any sloppier that the first year. This combo worked very well for me. At one point I was in a swamp with water and black muck over a foot and half deep and had really no problem. Last year there wasn't as much wet but quite a bit of loose gravel and rocks. Again I had no issues. I have a Heidenau K60 on the rear of my Adventure right now and it's been a terrific tire but,,,, I find once they wear down to the center bar and those big lugs get to be all one big flat center, the tire is pretty much useless on anything but dry surfaces. I use a utility knife to keep cutting the connector as the tire wears. Like EvilClown says above,,,,, YMMV __________________ 08 KTM 950 SE, 04 KTM 950 ADV, 10 Husaberg FE390, 66 Kawasaki B8S Super 150 Hi/low beam conversions for: Trail Tech, Baja Designs

03-31-2013, 06:52 PM	#54
juames Have Fun, Don't Die! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 1,871	I'm giving these bad boys a try this year. __________________ Roaming Rally 2011Roaming Rally 2012 Roaming Rally 2013 "I don't hate people...I just feel better when they are not around." - Henry Chinaski

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03-30-2013, 07:37 PM	#50
CanadianX Oh!? That is deep. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 819	Pick up my Probend KTM hand guards today and a rad guard for the 690's semi vulnerable rad. Everything installed without any issue. Stock handguards provide more coverage but lack the hard aluminum backbone. Also picked up a new pair of boots, my first MX style boots, a pair of Tech 3 Off Roads. First impressions...I need to move the rear brake lever down and out of the way and I may take the pivot pegs off and put the oem back on.

03-31-2013, 05:44 PM	#53
CanadianX Oh!? That is deep. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 819	I like the mt 21 that came stock on my bike but will be giving the Motoz a try this year.

05-06-2013, 12:08 PM	#59
CanadianX Oh!? That is deep. Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 819	Montana mounted and adv-spec side covers on. Soon time to spoon on the new tires and break them in.

05-07-2013, 04:49 AM	#60
go2cnavy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Newport, RI Oddometer: 318	I mounted some Kends BBs a few weeks ago. Great traction off road (although I have not tried the mud yet). They have great road manners too.