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ballisticexchris
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It was because the trail got much harder. All those 4x4's were lined up because they had to turn around. From what I saw non of those rigs had the capability to continue the climb. The first part of that ascent is very easy. He started dropping it when it got really steep. Kyle will readily admit he is out of shape. But he is a darn good rider almost at amateur level.BUT - His choices degraded at about 7:45 when he could be heard breathing harder than he had been.
Only when racing or when I was young and mountain biking. I do not push myself to that limit on a motorized machine when riding for fun. When I crap out I stop and re evaluate.How many of us have done this? I sure have. Something to remember.
I was able to navigate some pretty nasty stuff on my Super Tenere and it was not fun at all. I was smart enough to know that once I was past the "point of no return" I had to use every last bit of my brain to safely navigate out of where I just entered.
I now know that the "money shots" and pictures that riders post are just that. When I am riding through a rough section I rarely pull over and take a picture to show "look at me". I'm all about making it through safely.
I have swapped out my Anakee Wilds for a paved tire. I have come to the reality that my Super Tenere is going to be a mostly pavement queen. And anything off pavement is going to be fairly smooth 2 track with open block knobbys.
I have had one good test of some of the nastiest stuff imaginable on it. I do not look forward to a repeat performance:
Ride report to St George UT, Toroweap Overlook, Jacob Lake, North Rim, Sunset Crater and more
Hi there all, I made it back safely. My ride report will be in a few separate posts. I'm still recovering from yesterdays ride home in the brutal wind! Super Tenere loaded and ready!! Day one 397 miles: This was pretty much all freeway to St George UT. I just set cruise control and stopped...
www.yamahasupertenere.com
Any way you slice it these big bikes are very limited on performance on harsh trails. With a small dual sport there are no limitations except for comfort. I am so happy I have kept my Beta. There is no other type bike that has the versatility of it.