Chinabike trail ride - Page 2

alchemy541 · 01-07-2007, 10:37 AM

In theory I have 2.1 gallons. I am going to go out this morning and do a hiway run to see how far and how much. I'll post it up later today.

alchemy541 · 01-07-2007, 11:07 AM

I just checked out Clarke tanks. What I can do is ride up there and see if they have one that will work for my bike (he is about an hour away) and then we can have a real answer as to what will fit.

culcune · 01-07-2007, 12:14 PM

Yes, please!

Ferrit · 01-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Thanks Scott!! Of course ANY excuse for a ride is a good one! Fuel does seem to be the limiting factor with the bikes. By my rough calculations Scott would only have to stop for fuel 27 times if he rode out to visit me in KY.

alchemy541 · 01-07-2007, 04:36 PM

And when I do a SaddleSore on it I will only need to stop about 18 times. That is so sick.....

blimpman · 01-07-2007, 06:59 PM

This will be good first hand knowledge. Thanks!

deputygene · 01-08-2007, 07:42 AM

Yes, let us know!

alchemy541 · 01-08-2007, 10:25 AM

Here is the email I just got back from him:

I guess it is possible but I am pretty sure we will not have anything to fit it..
I am not very familiar with this bike. I have only seen pics..

We are here from 7am to 3pm. We have no retail space and very low inventory right now because of the end of the year.
I do not know if we will have anything to try on there..

Call ahead to let us know what you are doing
************

Not real encouraging, but I'll buzz him later

deputygene · 01-10-2007, 10:02 PM

Ok here is the email I sent to TAT founder Sam Correro,

Quote:

For the Tenn portion, I am riding a 200cc dual sport bike with a 1.8 gal tank. My range is probably around 100 - 120 miles. Will that be enough to do Tenn? Are gas stops close enough together? Also, how is the terrain in Tenn, I have a light duty dual sport bike and was wondering if it would make it.

Sam sent Back,

Quote:

Gas will not be a problem...terrain is not a problem..also in the past several years,the state of Tennessee as added a lot of pavement, but the ride is still an adventure..you will enjoy the backroads.........Sam

So, bigger tank or not, it sounds like Tenn, at least, will be doable with our Chinabikes.

deputygene · 01-11-2007, 06:22 AM

OK, found a site talking about a two day mississippi hill country loop you can get from Sam. This is sounding good!
http://www.springtat.com/messageboar...opic=1096&st=0

Ferrit · 01-11-2007, 06:23 AM

Here is what they are planning over at Thumpertalk. Lots of information about the TAT, how to read the roll chart, etc..

http://www.springtat.com/

deputygene · 01-11-2007, 06:39 AM

Yep, sounds pretty good, don't it?

Ferrit · 01-11-2007, 04:48 PM

Hey Dep! can't believe you beat me to the SpringTat post by one minute! Great minds do think alike.

deputygene · 01-11-2007, 06:11 PM

Yeah, I wondered about that, your post wasn't there, I posted then both were up! What do you think about the two day loop? I think it would be great.

Ferrit · 01-11-2007, 09:42 PM

I'll order the MS and Ark maps this weekend just to take a look. I'm definitely interestedd if we can get all the details worked out. One of the threads on ADVrider was saying that a lot of the roads in TN have been paved over and you don't hit a lot of dirt till you are west of I-24. It would be about an 8 hour run for me to get to the MS border but it would be worth it.

01-07-2007, 10:37 AM	#16
alchemy541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 48	In theory I have 2.1 gallons. I am going to go out this morning and do a hiway run to see how far and how much. I'll post it up later today. __________________ Scott 2001 Aprilia Futura 2003 Harley Wide Glide 2006 Jetmoto Enduro IBA 19,400
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01-07-2007, 11:07 AM	#17
alchemy541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 48	I just checked out Clarke tanks. What I can do is ride up there and see if they have one that will work for my bike (he is about an hour away) and then we can have a real answer as to what will fit. __________________ Scott 2001 Aprilia Futura 2003 Harley Wide Glide 2006 Jetmoto Enduro IBA 19,400
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01-07-2007, 12:14 PM	#18
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Yes, please! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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01-07-2007, 04:36 PM	#20
alchemy541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 48	And when I do a SaddleSore on it I will only need to stop about 18 times. That is so sick..... __________________ Scott 2001 Aprilia Futura 2003 Harley Wide Glide 2006 Jetmoto Enduro IBA 19,400
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01-07-2007, 06:59 PM	#21
blimpman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 267	This will be good first hand knowledge. Thanks! __________________ The destination is merely a by-product of the journey. '06 KLR650 '06 XT225 '92 XT225 Serow ( MBD.... Multiple Bike Disease...)
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01-07-2007, 04:27 PM	#19
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	Thanks Scott!! Of course ANY excuse for a ride is a good one! Fuel does seem to be the limiting factor with the bikes. By my rough calculations Scott would only have to stop for fuel 27 times if he rode out to visit me in KY.
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01-08-2007, 07:42 AM	#22
deputygene Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 254	Yes, let us know!
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01-08-2007, 10:25 AM	#23
alchemy541 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 48	Here is the email I just got back from him: I guess it is possible but I am pretty sure we will not have anything to fit it.. I am not very familiar with this bike. I have only seen pics.. We are here from 7am to 3pm. We have no retail space and very low inventory right now because of the end of the year. I do not know if we will have anything to try on there.. Call ahead to let us know what you are doing ************ Not real encouraging, but I'll buzz him later __________________ Scott 2001 Aprilia Futura 2003 Harley Wide Glide 2006 Jetmoto Enduro IBA 19,400
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01-11-2007, 06:22 AM	#25
deputygene Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 254	OK, found a site talking about a two day mississippi hill country loop you can get from Sam. This is sounding good! http://www.springtat.com/messageboar...opic=1096&st=0
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01-11-2007, 06:23 AM	#26
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	Here is what they are planning over at Thumpertalk. Lots of information about the TAT, how to read the roll chart, etc.. http://www.springtat.com/
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01-11-2007, 06:39 AM	#27
deputygene Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 254	Yep, sounds pretty good, don't it?
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01-11-2007, 04:48 PM	#28
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	Hey Dep! can't believe you beat me to the SpringTat post by one minute! Great minds do think alike.
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01-11-2007, 06:11 PM	#29
deputygene Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 254	Yeah, I wondered about that, your post wasn't there, I posted then both were up! What do you think about the two day loop? I think it would be great.
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01-11-2007, 09:42 PM	#30
Ferrit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Posts: 178	I'll order the MS and Ark maps this weekend just to take a look. I'm definitely interestedd if we can get all the details worked out. One of the threads on ADVrider was saying that a lot of the roads in TN have been paved over and you don't hit a lot of dirt till you are west of I-24. It would be about an 8 hour run for me to get to the MS border but it would be worth it.
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