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Re: Riding in sand

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:27 pm
by Jamers!
Dragonhawk wrote:
FreeRide wrote:So, what is the proper method for riding in sand?
I think there are 2 options.

1 - Turn around and head back for the pavement.

2 - Buy a dual-sport.

+1 street bikes arnt made for the sand or gravvel, with nothing solid to grib they have no traction and then your SOL


JWF

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:47 pm
by Sev
I'd just say don't do it.

It's not fun!

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:49 pm
by flynrider
9000white wrote:dont ever stop in the sand.keep going no matter how much it fishtails.if you stop you will be picking it up and carrying it out.
I learned that one the hard way. I rode my brother's little XS400 to a beach party in Mexico. The last 5 miles was deep beach sand and took me about an hour. Every time I stopped, I had to rely on passing strangers to push me going again.

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:50 pm
by jmillheiser
that powdery soft desert sand is the worst by far.

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:40 am
by FreeRide
Well I wouldn't do it again and Okla. does have some good sand dunes.One not too far from where I bogged down at and in western Ok. a place called Little Saraha.