Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 14, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Close to bowing out of this one. I just do t think I can do these big dry sand dunes on a 990. Plus, I poked a rib in Baja and it’s still bugging me. They are doing a dune navigation class Feb 17 but not sure my rib will be better by then, plus the struggle of the big bike. I’ve done dunes plenty on the bike but they were either beach dunes that are wet or lines I picked; not trying to maintain a cap heading over big dunes for 26 miles.What I could really use is a smaller bike, like. 690/701. If I can borrow one then I might still do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 15, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Okay well I'm going to just sack up and do the nav school after all. Let's just pray for some rain to wet the dunes! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 15, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Here's the link to their rally school. Pretty cool as it will be geared more towards dune riding and dune navigation; something that I haven't done before. Dunes are all "HP" or off-piste (hors piste) so they typically will lead you into the dunes at some point with just a cap heading or compass direction (e.g. 180 degrees) and then you maintain that heading for a specific distance but it could be something like 26 miles or so before your direction will either change or you exit the dunes. Typically waypoints will open up when you reach a certain distance which could be something like 800-1000 meters and then the arrow pops up on the Rally Comp computer (I think that's what they're using) and the arrow directs you to the waypoint. Key to dune riding is obviously speed and momentum but it's also in reading which sides of the dune you want to ascend & descend based on the direction the sand has been blown. Key skills are things like knowing how to turn your bike around and back down a dune you're not likely to crest (saves a ton of energy digging it out), cresting a dune, avoiding "witch eyes" or softer hollows of super fine sand that are good at stopping your bike with you continuing over the handlebars. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB. Posted January 15, 2018 My Rides (2) Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Tempting, so very tempting... I would be the turquoise in the attached 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason R Posted January 15, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 If your crossing over in San Luis, stop by for Lunch or breakfast or brunch or whatever. There are better places to eat than the last place. =) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedyg Posted January 15, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Don't be a wuss. Check out Team Kapriony - Paolo just finished the Africa Eco Race to Dakar on an LC8 and there were dunes a plenty! https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkaprioni%2Fposts%2F1997228663823685 Edited January 15, 2018 by greedyg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 16, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Question: Do you think for a rear tire for the dune nav school if an Adventure in 150 width might be better than an Enduro ST in 140? Adventure Enduro ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 16, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 You're not going to believe this (I can hardly myself) but I was just told a certain OEM is trying to secure me a ~450ish press bike to do the dune training and rally on! CANNOT BELIEVE IT! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiegoat Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Eric Hall said: You're not going to believe this (I can hardly myself) but I was just told a certain OEM is trying to secure me a ~450ish press bike to do the dune training and rally on! CANNOT BELIEVE IT! Perfect ! Then you’ll want to buy one ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedyg Posted January 16, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 450ish? You mean @NavyNuke is donating his XR....? BRP! BRP! Edited January 16, 2018 by greedyg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 16, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, greedyg said: 450ish? You mean @NavyNuke is donating his XR....? BRP! BRP! lol he's done way too much already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Too bad the electrical system would struggle with the rally comp needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 17, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 This 450X is providing some other challenges for me. Now I need to get a 4 gallon tank and probably a damper. Fasstco says they're going to send me some pegs and bars so that's cool. Anyone have a 4 gallon tank they can loan me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason R Posted January 17, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 What did I miss? You got a Honda CRF 450X to ride? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 17, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, Jason R said: What did I miss? You got a Honda CRF 450X to ride? That seems to be the plan. My buddy there who set me up with the AT demo is working on it and says I can most likely pick it up next week (if all goes well). I will believe it when I see it but worst case I may also have a KTM 300 that belongs to Luis (Jimmy) Esqivel he said I can use (for a small fee). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 17, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 20 hours ago, NavyNuke said: Too bad the electrical system would struggle with the rally comp needs You may be right there. I cross-posted over at ThumperTalk and got this advice which is basically a few kits that re-wire the stator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 You may be right there. I cross-posted over at ThumperTalk and got this advice which is basically a few kits that re-wire the stator.I would need a bigger stator, beefier regulator rectifier and more battery to smooth out voltage. Might even need a dual stator setup with 1 channel for lighting and another for rally comp. Plus having to kick start the pig all day can get tiring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 18, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Sponsor tally: Honda for the CRF450X Seat Concepts for a seat Motoz for tires Fasstco for bars and pegs Just need that tank and stator upgrade now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider_marc Posted January 19, 2018 My Ride Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 When you mentioned the thought of a 690/701, I was thinking a 450 would be better. Now, you should have a good time in the dunes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 19, 2018 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 NavyNuke I have electric start! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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