NSantos Posted September 14, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hi guys!Hope you enjoy this small video I put together to share my first road book rally raid with a R1200GSA in Portugal. I was lucky enough to make an almost perfect navigation through the 2 stages... so, I finished on 2nd place on the navigation rating (just behind the Portuguese ATV champion) and 4th on time/navigation rating (rating used on the Dakar). It was amazing to see a big bike ahead of a lot of more agile and dirt oriented bikes... It must have been just beginner's luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 14, 2015 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Love that video! I'd like to start doing those kinds of events but I haven't seen any local and I'm concerned I might go faster than I should and end up hurting myself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsadvrider Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Awesome video Nelson. Brings back memories of my enduro racing days. Saludos from Central Florida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Traveler Posted September 15, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Great video, I'm with Eric sounds like something fun to do on big bikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Kamrad Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Wow this is such a great concept. Great video too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSantos Posted September 23, 2015 Author My Ride Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks guys... It's fun... really fun! I'm completely hooked! A new event is being prepared for last weekend of October were a few pros of endure and Dakar are expected... I'm really tempted to go but unfortunatly I think I'll have to pass! I still don't have off-road boots and suit , so maybe I need to improve my gear for off-road first... can't wait to have more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 23, 2015 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 What kind of boots are you shopping for? I love my Gaerne SG12's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Kamrad Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm looking at the sg12's as well. The icon dkr boots are great and more protective than my trials balance boots but i need full blown moto x boots. As far as a suit goes. Just wear khakis with shin guards and a street jacket in a pinch. Boots are must. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Traveler Posted September 23, 2015 My Ride Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Love my sidi crossfires, comfortable to walk in as well, at least for me, but I'm used to wearing boots all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSantos Posted September 23, 2015 Author My Ride Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well I'm not sure yet... I would like to combine good protection with comfort if I have to walk a bit more. I have been looking to this boots more like adventure boots: http://www.in-parts.com/loja/calcado/2007-forma-botas-terra.html http://www.in-parts.com/loja/calcado/1144-tcx-track-evo-waterproof.html http://www.in-parts.com/loja/calcado/248-forma-botas-adventure.html But I'm also considering to bye ones more robust and with better protection, like the ones used on motocross. I have to find a store close by to try them... but we don't have many stores and usually I never find my size (around 12/13 on US size) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted September 23, 2015 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have heard good things about the Forma Adventure boots. I had the BMW Rallye 3 boot, which is actually the Forma Dominator Comp and it was pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSantos Posted September 23, 2015 Author My Ride Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I also heard good things about these... have to find a place to try them! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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