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09-04-2022, 11:20 AM | #17 | |
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There is about 4-5mm clearance at the chain. It's no problem. I've done lots of riding in the weeds and nothing gets wedged or caught in there. AND THAT IS A 520 chain conversion (up from 428). Lots of room on the right side of the swingarm: Unfortunately, they do not make this tire in a 19" size at all. Last edited by Thumper; 09-04-2022 at 01:15 PM. |
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09-04-2022, 12:40 PM | #18 |
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That Tusk looks like it would propel you through anything.
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09-04-2022, 01:08 PM | #19 |
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There is this drop off, about 24 inches that I have driven off a few times on a trail in a nearby park (It is a rock). Once I came back the other way, forgetting this shear drop. I had just put the Tusk on there and was testing it out.
I should get a picture of this obstacle some day. I realized what I had done when I saw it So I saw there was a little dirt on the right side and aimed for it, juicing it and popping the clutch to lift the front tire just as I got to it. I threw my weight forward and climbed over the tank. The Tusk bit and climbed up, barely. I was amazed (that I survived the maneuver). It saved me. My momentum was just enough to pull the tire into the dirt. It also wears slowly, unlike any other knobby I've owned. The knobby on the 5 speed Temp X already shows signs of wear with less than 400 miles on it. The Storm has been on that Tusk for more than twice as long, and I still see sharp edges on those blocks! I just took that picture of the tire size markings yesterday! It is my son's Storm now. He loves it. Our escapades this morning were FUN! But it is also smoother on pavement than any other true knobby I've ridden. There is a flattened surface in the center of the tire, even though my rim isn't really quite wide enough (rolls the center up a bit). That flattening, and the slightly closer spacing of those massive blocks really quiet it down on pavement. I am going to put one on the new 6 speed Templar X. Last edited by Thumper; 09-04-2022 at 05:06 PM. |
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