Sweet Summertime!!!

FastDoc · 05-09-2010, 10:40 PM

Sunny and HOT today. I spent the weekend in Boise and came home to summer!

Naturally Q and I needed to celebrate!

Yup. That's a whole lot of desert up here. Desert? In Washington? That's what I said too!

On the dustry trail.

The picture doesn't do it justice but that is one nasty trail in the background. Q and I barely made it up. With much prayer. Deep dust and ruts...

Above the little town on Benton City in the Horse Heaven Hills.

SpudRider · 05-09-2010, 11:50 PM

Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc.

How are your new tires working out?

Spud

FastDoc · 05-09-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc.

How are your new tires working out?

Spud

Very good!

I think it's a good setup for most of the trails that I ride.

I don't think the rear's going to last very long. I have maybe 500 miles on it and it shows a bit of wear already. I'm starting to think I'm hard on my tires.

Q's power output is very modest but many of the climbs here involve wheelspin on rocks, gravel, and hard dirt that wears the tire quickly.

SpudRider · 05-10-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc.

How are your new tires working out?

Spud

Very good!

I think it's a good setup for most of the trails that I ride.

I don't think the rear's going to last very long. I have maybe 500 miles on it and it shows a bit of wear already. I'm starting to think I'm hard on my tires.

Q's power output is very modest but many of the climbs here involve wheelspin on rocks, gravel, and hard dirt that wears the tire quickly.

Indeed, your terrain must punish the rear tire.

However, you can buy the Cheng Shin C755 for a very good price at Bike Bandit.

http://www.bikebandit.com/cheng-shin...otorcycle-tire

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-10-2010, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the pics Doc. It looks like it was a great day.

AZ200cc · 05-10-2010, 03:03 AM

Looks like a blast.

FastDoc · 05-10-2010, 12:33 PM

For my next rear tire I'll maybe spring for a Dunlop to match the front. I want to see if a higher quality/priced tire holds up better. Changing tires is a significant PIA so I'd spend more to do that task less often.

05-09-2010, 10:40 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sweet Summertime!!! Sunny and HOT today. I spent the weekend in Boise and came home to summer! Naturally Q and I needed to celebrate! Yup. That's a whole lot of desert up here. Desert? In Washington? That's what I said too! On the dustry trail. The picture doesn't do it justice but that is one nasty trail in the background. Q and I barely made it up. With much prayer. Deep dust and ruts... Above the little town on Benton City in the Horse Heaven Hills. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-09-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the nice photos, Doc. How are your new tires working out? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-10-2010, 02:36 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the pics Doc. It looks like it was a great day. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-10-2010, 03:03 AM	#6
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Looks like a blast. __________________ <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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05-10-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	For my next rear tire I'll maybe spring for a Dunlop to match the front. I want to see if a higher quality/priced tire holds up better. Changing tires is a significant PIA so I'd spend more to do that task less often. __________________ Happy to serve.
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