OK Joncmeister, far too much 9'er waffle on ear....... I am ready for the next installment.
Offroad Rides.
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 01:05 pm
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 06:24 pm
QUOTE(robelst @ Sat 4th Oct 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Depending on what one's interpretation of riding off-road is those videos might just as well prove the opposite. In my little world things like "speed" and "not getting stuck" spring to mind, not just foolish bravery of steering a bike from the tarmac that's inheritely unsuitable to achieve just that 
I think i will agree with robelst. These bikes are too heavy for these kind of stuff. But since you enjoy it thats what matters.
Edited by Nick Apostolakis, 19 April 2009 - 06:25 pm.
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Posted 20 April 2009 - 06:12 am
QUOTE(Nick Apostolakis @ Sun 19th Apr 2009, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think i will agree with robelst. These bikes are too heavy for these kind of stuff. But since you enjoy it thats what matters.
Agreed! But nobody can take the fun away
New riding season in Estonia has just begun so new installments to come quite soon.
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Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:38 am
QUOTE(Nick Apostolakis @ Sun 19th Apr 2009, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
These bikes are too heavy for these kind of stuff.
Thats what makes it sooo enjoyable. ANYONE could do it on a crosser....wheres the challenge in that.
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Posted 27 April 2009 - 07:51 am
Brilliant.... bring on the Yamaha TDM & R1 off roaders....
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[b]Now 03 TDM900 and Honda 450 Cafe Racer - previous bikes:- 97 virago535 -Triumph Trophy900- TDM850Mk1- Honda VF750F- Honda CB350K4- Honda CB650F chop- Suzuki 100- Honda CB900F x2 -Honda CB250 Dream -Kawasaki K400 -Honda CB650F Chop- Honda CB750K2- Kawasaki Z1000- HD Sportster1000- Triumph 500t- Honda 400/4- TriBsa 650- BSA C15- Triumph Speedtwin combo -BSA B33 chop- BSA A65 -BSA A10 chop- Ariel Golden Arrow- BSA Bantam- Francis Barnet- NSU Quickly. think thats the lot?
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[b]Now 03 TDM900 and Honda 450 Cafe Racer - previous bikes:- 97 virago535 -Triumph Trophy900- TDM850Mk1- Honda VF750F- Honda CB350K4- Honda CB650F chop- Suzuki 100- Honda CB900F x2 -Honda CB250 Dream -Kawasaki K400 -Honda CB650F Chop- Honda CB750K2- Kawasaki Z1000- HD Sportster1000- Triumph 500t- Honda 400/4- TriBsa 650- BSA C15- Triumph Speedtwin combo -BSA B33 chop- BSA A65 -BSA A10 chop- Ariel Golden Arrow- BSA Bantam- Francis Barnet- NSU Quickly. think thats the lot?
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 02:18 am
Great stuff. I liked the long one with the two songs especially.
Check this Yam R1 ridden around the world:
http://www.youtube.c...player_embedded
Check this Yam R1 ridden around the world:
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 07:22 am
Read a book (not something I normally enjoy) about a guy who took/dragged his Goldwing around the world (more than once) in the 70's? Anyone remember the name of it? I cannae remember.
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 08:04 am
ahh found it: Emilio Scotto: http://www.emiliosco...oscotto_eng.asp
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 10:44 pm
I went offroad for the first time on my TDM today when I came into a new road being cut in the mountains. The stretch was about 20 miles and I was running new BS BT 021 tires. The road conditions ranged from bad to worse. After about 10 minutes of sitting down on my ass and not doing well I decided to stand on the pegs, lean forward and give it the gas as if I was on my DRZ-E. This changed the picture dramatically and the TDM seemed to do quite well despite having little traction. I was really surprised at how well the bike handled.
Yes the TDM offroad can be done, but only someone with minimal brain cells left would try it with street tires. That is one of the good things about growing old, your brain cell count will eventually get to a more manageable level after you hit 50 or so.
Yes the TDM offroad can be done, but only someone with minimal brain cells left would try it with street tires. That is one of the good things about growing old, your brain cell count will eventually get to a more manageable level after you hit 50 or so.
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 06:19 am
Emilio Scotto and Sjaak Lucassen are not normal human beings, they are crazy.
Every time I turn off the tarmac, I feel more comfortable riding sand or gravel or mud etc. It takes a lot of time and practise to learn to cicurate such a heavy mammoth as TDM. In sand when the only way to keep yourself not falling, is accelerate, your brain keeps telling: "slow down, slow down"
Here is the video of our previous ride: http://www.youtube.c...re=channel_page
Every time I turn off the tarmac, I feel more comfortable riding sand or gravel or mud etc. It takes a lot of time and practise to learn to cicurate such a heavy mammoth as TDM. In sand when the only way to keep yourself not falling, is accelerate, your brain keeps telling: "slow down, slow down"
Here is the video of our previous ride: http://www.youtube.c...re=channel_page
Edited by Jonc, 30 April 2009 - 06:20 am.
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 07:31 am
BRILLIANT as usual Jonmeister, thanks for the vid. Its noticeable that the SuperT gets stuck alot more than the TDM's.
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 07:52 am
Cheers dudes
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 08:04 am
QUOTE(dapleb @ Thu 30th Apr 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BRILLIANT as usual Jonmeister, thanks for the vid. Its noticeable that the SuperT gets stuck alot more than the TDM's.
The reason is not the bike or choice of tyres, but the gasket between footpegs and handlebars. The guy with Supertenere has much less experience than others
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Posted 30 April 2009 - 08:14 am
QUOTE(Jonc @ Thu 30th Apr 2009, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The reason is not the bike or choice of tyres, but the gasket between footpegs and handlebars. The guy with Supertenere has much less experience than others
I did wonder.
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Posted 07 May 2009 - 04:23 pm
Here is a proof that our rides are not only about getting stuck
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Posted 07 May 2009 - 05:07 pm
QUOTE(Jonc @ Thu 30th Apr 2009, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Emilio Scotto and Sjaak Lucassen are not normal human beings, they are crazy.
But you are sane?
Nice new video and great bike control. Makes me chuckle that you leave the luggage on. You should get a job testing Givi stuff.
XTZ boy is getting the hang of it now? Much better than the earlier videos. Did he ever pick it up again?
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Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:34 pm
QUOTE(dapleb @ Thu 7th May 2009, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
XTZ boy is getting the hang of it now? Much better than the earlier videos. Did he ever pick it up again?
No, by that time he was too tired to pick it up
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Posted 08 May 2009 - 06:46 pm
No more offroading for couple of weeks 
(the doctor said a month). While riding standing up, I hit a small bird with my chest. As a result I have a broken rib. 
(the doctor said a month). While riding standing up, I hit a small bird with my chest. As a result I have a broken rib.
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Posted 08 May 2009 - 07:31 pm
Ahh all that carzy stuff and then you get broken bones from a lttle bird.
Will have to watch the crazy vid with music where you are jumping by the roadside in opposite directions. Thats great that one.
Will have to watch the crazy vid with music where you are jumping by the roadside in opposite directions. Thats great that one.
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Posted 10 May 2009 - 12:05 am
G'day Jonc
Should have picked one with bigger boobs
Get well soon
QUOTE(Jonc @ Sat 9th May 2009, 04:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No more offroading for couple of weeks (the doctor said a month). While riding standing up, I hit a small bird with my chest. As a result I have a broken rib.
(the doctor said a month). While riding standing up, I hit a small bird with my chest. As a result I have a broken rib. Should have picked one with bigger boobs
Get well soon
Cheers dudes
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* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"
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* to see the latest masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click "HERE"click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"
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