Uncle Champ 116 Posted January 24, 2012 I think the tires may have hindered you in the sand, my first trip on my old 600 was to mikes sky ranch and not knowing better I rode with a tire similar to the one you have pictured, I am no expert but tires and bike weight trimming make a huge difference. Welcome, see you at the dash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadchick 0 Posted January 24, 2012 I think the tires may have hindered you in the sand, my first trip on my old 600 was to mikes sky ranch and not knowing better I rode with a tire similar to the one you have pictured, I am no expert but tires and bike weight trimming make a huge difference. Welcome, see you at the dash? Thanks for the welcome! The tires were a compromise because we rode 100 miles to the caves on the pavement and 25 or so off road. I do agree though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted January 24, 2012 Not a lot available for the NX250 in DOT dirt tires. Next time take the Yamaha out there and you'll be better equipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadchick 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Not a lot available for the NX250 in DOT dirt tires. Next time take the Yamaha out there and you'll be better equipped. I need to put the dirt tires/wheels on the WR250, but I will do that next time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 25, 2012 Rene- thank you for having enough class to ignore Paul's derogatory comment about me... I think it is jealousy regarding sand on that bike- if you only fell once, with those tires, you did as well as paul did at Pine Valley Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonderwoman 0 Posted January 25, 2012 Welcome! I'm still working on the dirt thing, but without the street experience. I'll let you know when my husband and I go on a ride, he keeps it easy for me, good for someone new to the dirt. Happy riding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadchick 0 Posted January 25, 2012 Welcome! I'm still working on the dirt thing, but without the street experience. I'll let you know when my husband and I go on a ride, he keeps it easy for me, good for someone new to the dirt. Happy riding. Thank you, that would be awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadchick 0 Posted January 25, 2012 Rene- thank you for having enough class to ignore Paul's derogatory comment about me... I think it is jealousy regarding sand on that bike- if you only fell once, with those tires, you did as well as paul did at Pine Valley Sunday Good to know! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
