Joined Nov 2001
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Ely, England
Just done three days green laning with the TRF in east Dartmoor. brilliant weather for November with a cool 15 degrees C and clear days. 9 of us middle ages chaps were there on a variety of bikes:
Husky 510 - 2008
KTM 250EXC bored to 350 - 2008
2 x CRF450 Hondas - 2009/10
1 x Husaberg 550e - 2008
3 x TTR250 Yams - 2004/5
and me!
the lanes are wet this time of year and the climbs were difficult if you stopped halfway up them. the slippery rock gave no grip. surfaces were as in wales or scotland: a mixture of loose soil and rock with 6"-12" rocks strewn around just so you kept your speed down.
the 570 was awesome! really, really awesome! it wouldn't stall, it did a days riding on 5 litres, it soaked everything up.
all who rode it said; I must have one but the bloody thing is too tall! the Husky was vibey and felt old. suspension was lower and harsher. gearing seemed short in first.
KTM 350 had some go in her and again was low. both bikes left you feeling every bump.
those that rode mine noticed the suspension was very comfortable, you can't feel any bumps through it and it's a lot less tiring to ride. it doesn't get stuck and allows the rider to 'play around'. it's easy to swop deep ruts I noticed.
this feeling is further compounded by watching ALL bikes and riders ahead: everyone except 'Mike' on the Husaberg who was 'tail-end Charlie' ALWAYS could be seen pinging from rock to rock. the very same rocks left the Husaberg tracking in a straight line. it never goes AROUND a rock: it always goes over it.
all in all 'kin superb!
regards
Taffy
Husky 510 - 2008
KTM 250EXC bored to 350 - 2008
2 x CRF450 Hondas - 2009/10
1 x Husaberg 550e - 2008
3 x TTR250 Yams - 2004/5
and me!
the lanes are wet this time of year and the climbs were difficult if you stopped halfway up them. the slippery rock gave no grip. surfaces were as in wales or scotland: a mixture of loose soil and rock with 6"-12" rocks strewn around just so you kept your speed down.
the 570 was awesome! really, really awesome! it wouldn't stall, it did a days riding on 5 litres, it soaked everything up.
all who rode it said; I must have one but the bloody thing is too tall! the Husky was vibey and felt old. suspension was lower and harsher. gearing seemed short in first.
KTM 350 had some go in her and again was low. both bikes left you feeling every bump.
those that rode mine noticed the suspension was very comfortable, you can't feel any bumps through it and it's a lot less tiring to ride. it doesn't get stuck and allows the rider to 'play around'. it's easy to swop deep ruts I noticed.
this feeling is further compounded by watching ALL bikes and riders ahead: everyone except 'Mike' on the Husaberg who was 'tail-end Charlie' ALWAYS could be seen pinging from rock to rock. the very same rocks left the Husaberg tracking in a straight line. it never goes AROUND a rock: it always goes over it.
all in all 'kin superb!
regards
Taffy
