Hot Desert Sands

FastDoc · 06-08-2013, 08:55 PM

After Clinic I took the YZ to the desert for some afternoon riding today. I missed Roger, he is still out of commission with his knee.

I rode all afternoon and saw only two other bikes, I had this section of the desert all to myself. Because of this, I took it easy and watched my fuel as I did not want to get hurt or stranded while alone.

I love my Trailtech Vapor! It is nice to keep track of the time and engine and air temps. Funny I don't use the speedo much (too busy to look down) but it's nice to have. The shift warning and temp indicator lights are the most useful.

The air temp was 100 degrees today, and the hottest the bike got to was 202, and most of the time was in the 160-180 range. The bike seems to cool itself well as long as I keep moving. There is no fan of course, or thermostat.

I hit a max speed of 55 MPH on the sand, and believe me that's moving. Most of the sand trails were done at 15-20 MPH. They are nearly constant whoops and I rarely get to sit down.

The Beast is The King of this mountain.

A Fast Doc is a Happy Doc.

Typical of the sand traials.

The YZ has been an amazing bike. I put about 120 hours on it so far and the valves are still in spec and it has required no repairs.

Someone had asked about the wear of the paddle so here's a picture.

Greeting from the Southeast Washington Desert.

TEASER:

Tomorrow is my birthday. The Big Four Nine. Linda and I will be taking the Gold Wing to Mount Rainier National Park for a picnic lunch and a hike to celebrate.

Maybe Washington is not so bad...

nyvdub89 · 06-08-2013, 09:34 PM

I love this. Wish I lived near some desert for riding. Thanks for sharing doc.

MICRider · 06-08-2013, 09:57 PM

I love that paddle! Here in the great white north there's very little sand (though in my area there are sandy dunes, but that's a rarity) so you never see bikes with paddles here. Looks like some awesome riding terrain!

Rogers out for a while yet? Hope he mends fast! I notice as the years roll by I don't bounce back like I used to... Lol, in some regards I don't bounce back at all now!

SpudRider · 06-09-2013, 12:16 AM

The YZ looks good, Doc.

Please remind me. What tail light/licence plate bracket/rear turn signals are you using?

Weldangrind · 06-09-2013, 02:43 AM

I bet you're glad you dual-sported that bike. So nice to be able to go play without needing a trailer. Thanks for the pics.

FastDoc · 06-10-2013, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the nice comments:-)

I do like the versatility of a plated dirtbike, and don't think I'd ever like to be without the plate. With that said I did have to trailer it to the dunes, the paddle won't go at all on a hard surface. The dunes are 15-20 miles from home so it's a short tow.

I am fortunate to live in the Northwest. The terrain for riding is vast and varied. Check out my 'Birthday Ride' thread.

Spud, the parts are whatever came with my Tusk kit from RM ATV/MC. They have been in service about 11 months so far and have proven to be very good, I think.

SpudRider · 06-10-2013, 02:49 PM

It's tough to beat the value in most of the Tusk products.

FastDoc · 06-10-2013, 02:58 PM

One of the great deals I found out about from you Brother Spud!

Pliskin · 06-10-2013, 08:41 PM

Your first pic is just beautiful.

That's the tyre i wished i had when I was on that beach.

Thanks for the close up pics of your tyre.

06-08-2013, 08:55 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Hot Desert Sands After Clinic I took the YZ to the desert for some afternoon riding today. I missed Roger, he is still out of commission with his knee. I rode all afternoon and saw only two other bikes, I had this section of the desert all to myself. Because of this, I took it easy and watched my fuel as I did not want to get hurt or stranded while alone. I love my Trailtech Vapor! It is nice to keep track of the time and engine and air temps. Funny I don't use the speedo much (too busy to look down) but it's nice to have. The shift warning and temp indicator lights are the most useful. The air temp was 100 degrees today, and the hottest the bike got to was 202, and most of the time was in the 160-180 range. The bike seems to cool itself well as long as I keep moving. There is no fan of course, or thermostat. I hit a max speed of 55 MPH on the sand, and believe me that's moving. Most of the sand trails were done at 15-20 MPH. They are nearly constant whoops and I rarely get to sit down. The Beast is The King of this mountain. A Fast Doc is a Happy Doc. Typical of the sand traials. The YZ has been an amazing bike. I put about 120 hours on it so far and the valves are still in spec and it has required no repairs. Someone had asked about the wear of the paddle so here's a picture. Greeting from the Southeast Washington Desert. TEASER: Tomorrow is my birthday. The Big Four Nine. Linda and I will be taking the Gold Wing to Mount Rainier National Park for a picnic lunch and a hike to celebrate. Maybe Washington is not so bad... __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-08-2013, 09:34 PM	#2
nyvdub89 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 98	I love this. Wish I lived near some desert for riding. Thanks for sharing doc. __________________ my gy5 restore thread
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06-09-2013, 12:16 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The YZ looks good, Doc. Please remind me. What tail light/licence plate bracket/rear turn signals are you using? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-09-2013, 02:43 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I bet you're glad you dual-sported that bike. So nice to be able to go play without needing a trailer. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-10-2013, 02:37 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks for the nice comments:-) I do like the versatility of a plated dirtbike, and don't think I'd ever like to be without the plate. With that said I did have to trailer it to the dunes, the paddle won't go at all on a hard surface. The dunes are 15-20 miles from home so it's a short tow. I am fortunate to live in the Northwest. The terrain for riding is vast and varied. Check out my 'Birthday Ride' thread. Spud, the parts are whatever came with my Tusk kit from RM ATV/MC. They have been in service about 11 months so far and have proven to be very good, I think. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-08-2013, 09:57 PM	#3
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I love that paddle! Here in the great white north there's very little sand (though in my area there are sandy dunes, but that's a rarity) so you never see bikes with paddles here. Looks like some awesome riding terrain! Rogers out for a while yet? Hope he mends fast! I notice as the years roll by I don't bounce back like I used to... Lol, in some regards I don't bounce back at all now!
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06-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	It's tough to beat the value in most of the Tusk products. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-10-2013, 02:58 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	One of the great deals I found out about from you Brother Spud! __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-10-2013, 08:41 PM	#9
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	Your first pic is just beautiful. That's the tyre i wished i had when I was on that beach. Thanks for the close up pics of your tyre. __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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