So Cal ride in May??? - Page 4

dh · 05-28-2021, 02:41 PM

Thanks! I’ll be sure to get some photos on the next ride. To my surprise some of those sections at higher elevation actually saw a little snow last week, so we lucked out on the weather.

Essayons · 06-19-2021, 11:14 AM

Here is the video for the So Cal May ride. So if you're bored or have 24 minutes to waste then please give it a watch.

culcune · 06-19-2021, 02:34 PM

Would you ride the RX3 on the same route?

Essayons · 06-19-2021, 03:05 PM

Yes I would. I thought about taking my RX3. My only concern would be the stock tires. With some better off road tread DOT tires it shouldn't be a problem. The challenging area would be riding through the decomposing rock starting around 13:14 mark. At the 14:15 mark I took a spill when my front tire washed out. Combination of over correcting and tires at highway pressure.

Orange.fox · 06-21-2021, 12:41 PM

What pressure would be appropriate to air down to for those rocky trails? Also, what gearing are you running?

Hopefully this heatwave will be gone in a week for the next ride.

Essayons · 06-21-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange.fox

What pressure would be appropriate to air down to for those rocky trails? Also, what gearing are you running?

Hopefully this heatwave will be gone in a week for the next ride.

I was running 32psi with stock tires. I think 20 or 15 psi would of helped. When I change tires I will get wider tires with a little more aggressive tread. Not to mention more riding practice is called for.
This weekend ride will be a hot one. It's going to be around 100°F(37°C). I plan to ride in Death Valley eventually so this will be a good practice run I guess.
I changed my gearing towards highway speeds. I am running 17 in front and 47 rear.

05-28-2021, 02:41 PM	#46
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 451	Thanks! I’ll be sure to get some photos on the next ride. To my surprise some of those sections at higher elevation actually saw a little snow last week, so we lucked out on the weather. __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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06-19-2021, 11:14 AM	#47
Essayons Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: fontana, california Posts: 333	Here is the video for the So Cal May ride. So if you're bored or have 24 minutes to waste then please give it a watch. __________________ 2018 TT 250 2016 RX3 1979 CB750K
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06-19-2021, 02:34 PM	#48
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Would you ride the RX3 on the same route? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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06-19-2021, 03:05 PM	#49
Essayons Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: fontana, california Posts: 333	Yes I would. I thought about taking my RX3. My only concern would be the stock tires. With some better off road tread DOT tires it shouldn't be a problem. The challenging area would be riding through the decomposing rock starting around 13:14 mark. At the 14:15 mark I took a spill when my front tire washed out. Combination of over correcting and tires at highway pressure. __________________ 2018 TT 250 2016 RX3 1979 CB750K
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06-21-2021, 12:41 PM	#50
Orange.fox Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5	Novice What pressure would be appropriate to air down to for those rocky trails? Also, what gearing are you running? Hopefully this heatwave will be gone in a week for the next ride. __________________ 2018 CSC TT250 - Fakuni - 115 Main/30 pilot/needle in 4th slot @ 700ft - 1.75 turn A/F screw - eBay exhaust - pod filter - 17/47 - NGK DPR8EIX-9 - Rotella T6 15W40
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