12 mile brutal trail ride...Speedee rocks!!

parallax · 07-29-2007, 04:50 PM

Howdy all,

Just wanted to report another successful ride today. This was by far the hardest i have ever ridden!! Went all the way up West mt. rd with a friend of mine and his daughter. They are on honda 250s and 300s...i'm on speedee DB-P12 200cc. We rode for a little over 12 miles through some of the roughest terrain i have ever seen. not to mention the deepest puddles!! I was truly unsure if I (speedee) could do it?...but i'm happy to report this china bike rocks!!...and this china rider is getting a lot better too...lol 8)

I didn't take any video of this ride cause i realy needed both hands this time...lol. I wish i have video to show you the brutal trails...but i did snap a few shots whenever we stopped.

I layed speedee down at one point going up a steep, rocky hill that had a large branch in the way...i didn't want to loose my mirrors...so i tried to mucle the bike around it...well the mud and loose rocks gave way...and down went speedee, and me...ouch...you should see the blistering welt on my right inner thigh from the muffler...wowie zowie!!! But speedee was amazingly absolutely fine...not a scratch...I'm psyched!! The bike kept up with the hondas without any trouble...in fact they stalled a few times on the realy steep hills...i just powered up em leaning forward. It was quite the education in how to ride. saw a ton of other bikers and 4 wheelers...it was a great afternoon...

Here are a few shots of the ride...hope you like...

By the way...Paul's duaghter is a damn good rider...she smoked me most of the day... :oops:

Savage · 07-29-2007, 06:07 PM

Looks like an old 250 and a CRF230 to me. Awesome to get a ride in no matter what you're on!
I doubt speedee would of flopped if you had a more aggressive rear tire.

:wink:

madmaximum · 07-29-2007, 09:41 PM

What size is that tire, savage? I've been looking at the Dunlop D606 120/90 for the rear of mine.
Nice pics of the ride, looks like it was a lot of fun. Did your suspension do ok? Not trying to hijack your thread with the tire question!

parallax · 07-29-2007, 09:59 PM

Boy that bigger tire does look a little more rugged and stable... 8O

How much was it?

My suspension did great..i was sure to keep my weight to the back on the wicked jumps...so as to not completely compress the front end...

What can i say, the bike did great...no problems...and no loose bolts...

Happy Days!!

Savage · 07-29-2007, 10:32 PM

It's a Kenda Trakmaster II 110/110. They make a 100/110 which I think would be a little thinner. I had to shim out my exhaust with a few washers on the rear muffler mount so it would clear.
Ordered it from www.bikebandit.com

I feel confident laying my bike down just as low as before on pavement so I'm happy with it's road manners too.
We got alot of rain here today so I rode in some property out back and shot some awesome rooster tails of mud and grass!

I was impressed.

ambassador · 07-29-2007, 11:29 PM

Just and old saying.. Are you going to take those mirrors off or are you gonna let the trees do it for you???

AZ200cc · 07-29-2007, 11:29 PM

Ok I am jelous of all of these great rides everyone has posted....I wish I had time to ride mine

parallax · 07-29-2007, 11:56 PM

"Just and old saying.. Are you going to take those mirrors off or are you gonna let the trees do it for you???"

Clearly I'm gona let the trees do it... :wink:

I was gonna take them off today for the ride but i had to ride a couple miles in traffic before i got to the trails...by the time i got there i didn't feel like removing them...

Besides i can't be bothered...i'll let the trees do it...doh!! :P

ambassador · 07-29-2007, 11:59 PM

Just kidding, I found out the hard way a long time ago...

parallax · 07-30-2007, 12:04 AM

No prob Ambassador...i hear ya...

Savage, thanks for the link...i want one of those tires... 8O

katoranger · 07-30-2007, 08:23 AM

Ambassador, thanks for the report on the street manners of that tire. I was alittle concerned about using it on the pavement. It won't be long before I will have one on the back.

Allen

Savage · 07-30-2007, 07:50 PM

You mean me?

It has a nice whine or hum cruising down the pavement like a mud tire.

katoranger · 07-30-2007, 08:29 PM

Sorry, yes I meant Savage.

Allen

AZ200cc · 10-24-2007, 02:40 PM

so how is speedee holding up so far

parallax · 10-24-2007, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the question AZ...

I've been meaning to post an up to date trail ride report with new video...but have been so busy with work and school and the band...etc...

Anyway, to answer your question...speedee is awesome...i've had no major problems...or for that matter no minor problems. I ride it about 3-4 days per week now that the temp here in western mass is dropping. I don't like riding home from work at midnight when it's 30 degrees...i'm still aclimated to summer weather...lol

She always starts right up...with a little choke...tires are fine...brakes are perfect...etc...

I tighten the chain ever month or so...and change the oil about every 500miles or so...i love it...it's been about the most cost effective purchase i've ever made...and i've gotten some killer ebay deals in the past that would blow you away!!!

Powersportsmax was great to me...and i'm very happy all the way around!!

So in short...and i know i've said it before...speedee rocks!!!

07-29-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
parallax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Mass, The Berkshires Posts: 162	12 mile brutal trail ride...Speedee rocks!! Howdy all, Just wanted to report another successful ride today. This was by far the hardest i have ever ridden!! Went all the way up West mt. rd with a friend of mine and his daughter. They are on honda 250s and 300s...i'm on speedee DB-P12 200cc. We rode for a little over 12 miles through some of the roughest terrain i have ever seen. not to mention the deepest puddles!! I was truly unsure if I (speedee) could do it?...but i'm happy to report this china bike rocks!!...and this china rider is getting a lot better too...lol 8) I didn't take any video of this ride cause i realy needed both hands this time...lol. I wish i have video to show you the brutal trails...but i did snap a few shots whenever we stopped. I layed speedee down at one point going up a steep, rocky hill that had a large branch in the way...i didn't want to loose my mirrors...so i tried to mucle the bike around it...well the mud and loose rocks gave way...and down went speedee, and me...ouch...you should see the blistering welt on my right inner thigh from the muffler...wowie zowie!!! But speedee was amazingly absolutely fine...not a scratch...I'm psyched!! The bike kept up with the hondas without any trouble...in fact they stalled a few times on the realy steep hills...i just powered up em leaning forward. It was quite the education in how to ride. saw a ton of other bikers and 4 wheelers...it was a great afternoon... Here are a few shots of the ride...hope you like... By the way...Paul's duaghter is a damn good rider...she smoked me most of the day... :oops: __________________ Alex Ride On!! www.zengineering.cjb.net DB-P12 Shineray Speedee 200 169LFM
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07-29-2007, 09:41 PM	#3
madmaximum Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 284	What size is that tire, savage? I've been looking at the Dunlop D606 120/90 for the rear of mine. Nice pics of the ride, looks like it was a lot of fun. Did your suspension do ok? Not trying to hijack your thread with the tire question! __________________ 2005 RSX-200E 2004 Suzuki Eiger 1999 Arctic Cat 250 1977 Kawasaki KH400, aka Green Ripper
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07-29-2007, 09:59 PM	#4
parallax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Mass, The Berkshires Posts: 162	Boy that bigger tire does look a little more rugged and stable... 8O How much was it? My suspension did great..i was sure to keep my weight to the back on the wicked jumps...so as to not completely compress the front end... What can i say, the bike did great...no problems...and no loose bolts... Happy Days!! __________________ Alex Ride On!! www.zengineering.cjb.net DB-P12 Shineray Speedee 200 169LFM
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07-29-2007, 11:29 PM	#6
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Just and old saying.. Are you going to take those mirrors off or are you gonna let the trees do it for you??? __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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07-29-2007, 11:29 PM	#7
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Ok I am jelous of all of these great rides everyone has posted....I wish I had time to ride mine __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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07-29-2007, 06:07 PM	#2
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Looks like an old 250 and a CRF230 to me. Awesome to get a ride in no matter what you're on! I doubt speedee would of flopped if you had a more aggressive rear tire. :wink:
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07-29-2007, 10:32 PM	#5
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	It's a Kenda Trakmaster II 110/110. They make a 100/110 which I think would be a little thinner. I had to shim out my exhaust with a few washers on the rear muffler mount so it would clear. Ordered it from www.bikebandit.com I feel confident laying my bike down just as low as before on pavement so I'm happy with it's road manners too. We got alot of rain here today so I rode in some property out back and shot some awesome rooster tails of mud and grass! I was impressed.
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07-29-2007, 11:56 PM	#8
parallax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Mass, The Berkshires Posts: 162	"Just and old saying.. Are you going to take those mirrors off or are you gonna let the trees do it for you???" Clearly I'm gona let the trees do it... :wink: I was gonna take them off today for the ride but i had to ride a couple miles in traffic before i got to the trails...by the time i got there i didn't feel like removing them... Besides i can't be bothered...i'll let the trees do it...doh!! :P __________________ Alex Ride On!! www.zengineering.cjb.net DB-P12 Shineray Speedee 200 169LFM
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07-29-2007, 11:59 PM	#9
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Just kidding, I found out the hard way a long time ago... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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07-30-2007, 12:04 AM	#10
parallax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Mass, The Berkshires Posts: 162	No prob Ambassador...i hear ya... Savage, thanks for the link...i want one of those tires... 8O __________________ Alex Ride On!! www.zengineering.cjb.net DB-P12 Shineray Speedee 200 169LFM
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07-30-2007, 08:23 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Ambassador, thanks for the report on the street manners of that tire. I was alittle concerned about using it on the pavement. It won't be long before I will have one on the back. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-30-2007, 07:50 PM	#12
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	You mean me? It has a nice whine or hum cruising down the pavement like a mud tire.
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07-30-2007, 08:29 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Sorry, yes I meant Savage. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-24-2007, 02:40 PM	#14
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	so how is speedee holding up so far __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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10-24-2007, 05:38 PM	#15
parallax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Mass, The Berkshires Posts: 162	Thanks for the question AZ... I've been meaning to post an up to date trail ride report with new video...but have been so busy with work and school and the band...etc... Anyway, to answer your question...speedee is awesome...i've had no major problems...or for that matter no minor problems. I ride it about 3-4 days per week now that the temp here in western mass is dropping. I don't like riding home from work at midnight when it's 30 degrees...i'm still aclimated to summer weather...lol She always starts right up...with a little choke...tires are fine...brakes are perfect...etc... I tighten the chain ever month or so...and change the oil about every 500miles or so...i love it...it's been about the most cost effective purchase i've ever made...and i've gotten some killer ebay deals in the past that would blow you away!!! Powersportsmax was great to me...and i'm very happy all the way around!! So in short...and i know i've said it before...speedee rocks!!! __________________ Alex Ride On!! www.zengineering.cjb.net DB-P12 Shineray Speedee 200 169LFM
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