Covered in Dust 162 Posted December 23, 2016 Here is a teaser of what you missed today in Anza Borrego. Covered in Mud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 23, 2016 wow. Lots of water out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted December 23, 2016 Hey, leave some mud for the mud hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted December 23, 2016 Haha nice looks like anza ocotillo area, was theres last 2 years in rain ice skating around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted December 23, 2016 Love it! Over an inch of rain in Ocotillo Wells and AB. Wish I was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getsmacked440 0 Posted December 23, 2016 Teasing. ima find me some mud tomorrow at truck haven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 23, 2016 Hey Buddy,, Get you fingers outa the way! Well,,,As you can see, an atypical day in the Desert! About an inch of rain in the ground as we arrived Thursday 0800. Numerous people telling us, " Hey it's pretty wet out there. You may want to change your plans." No, we have a schedule and This is the Day we are riding. The sand was fabulous, with maximum traction and zero push on the front wheel. Now I understand how those guys look so good riding the wet/groomed tracks. We were all heroes. ( except for one mistake ) The wet washes were a challenge, being a segregated mixture of granite or clay. The materials were not mixed but separate zones of influence. Therefore traveling the wash was a search for traction when the turn presented a wall to wall brown zone. Grey zones are your friend, brown not so much. As I mentioned to CID, would we rather be in front of our computer looking at weather reports, Or working through the difficulties? Good news with Inspiration Wash as the low section that had been closed out by blowing sand has now been opened by the water flow. Once it is dried, we will have a smooth path. Bad news for a day or two is that there are treacherous zones of black mud ( as in sink to your axles ) and greasy clay. So be careful out there until it dries. Thanks gents for Following Through, The Governor P.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted December 23, 2016 Nice, looks like a lot of fun! I hope it rained hard on your drive home too so your bikes arrived back home naturally cleaned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted December 23, 2016 1 minute ago, MacDuncan said: Nice, looks like a lot of fun! I hope it rained hard on your drive home too so your bikes arrived back home naturally cleaned I spent almost 45 minutes with the pressure washer when I got home. That mud was like glue. Not sure how long it would have taken if I let it dry. CiM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted December 23, 2016 That looks like a lot of work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubarb 0 Posted December 23, 2016 bye bye countershaft seal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) https://ziptyracing.com/search?type=product&q=skf FYI post concerning mud/wet dirt riding, these have been on my TE300 for over a year now. not too much mud riding....but figured why not. I did find that if installed as directed they do come off and slide down the leg. I install them with some 1211 threebond rtv and they stay in place. they are simply pre scrapers and have opening for drainage around them. They come open with cotter pins to close the seal Edited December 28, 2016 by robertaccio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted December 28, 2016 from OEM supplier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted January 11, 2017 When I saw the photo I thought we would be talking about fork seals next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted January 11, 2017 A bit late but, got-um installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted January 11, 2017 Just so all of us know that dirt does get up into those WP pre seals (this is not an oil seals note), these are the ones that came off a friends FE350 during a ZipTy Racing fork service, ridden and raced locally (we don't get much mud here). Remember besides using a scraper tool these can be popped down and cleaned on the leg then pushed back up and pressed back in, they are compliant and robust . This is from his yearly service. Also did you guys notice the buckle on fork guards???? Who the heck makes those???? (I'll call Jeff and ask or look on his site) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted January 11, 2017 The aftermarket acerbis fork guards clip up for easy removal. You can also order older fork guards that are only the front half. If you get ones for a 2007 bike they dont have the full wrap around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted January 12, 2017 George has something better than all those seal savers coming soon. I've been product testing in in the dunes and a couple desert races plus some mud riding Complete dust and mud and sand coverage from top to bottom of forks. Has worked very well so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted January 12, 2017 And here i thought i was the only cool kid in town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken S 164 Posted January 12, 2017 Brian,look lower on mine. I had that setup and still blew fork seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted January 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Ken S said: Brian,look lower on mine. I had that setup and still blew fork seals. Yup i saw, me and george talked about it awhile ago. Was just showing off pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted January 12, 2017 stockings without garter belts. or can say kinky heat shrink with attached stockings. S101 showed me the set up , it looks a little strange but legit for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted January 12, 2017 Special seals, wipers, etc. None of that is needed. Just need one of these: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted January 12, 2017 The scooter or the girl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
