Righto, I finally decided to ride to the tip in June 2012.My question begins with suspension.I really need some experienced off roaders to help me out here.I know that I can raise the rear stock suspension using the lower linkage but does this give me much more of an advantage in the real world.The 650 is pretty low.I'll be carrying my own gear but I'm roughing it and the load will be minimal.I've looked at the front and ther'es no way of raising it that I can see but I'm really searching for some extra clearance here.
Now I've already had the wee in positions that would have some cringing and it hasn't let me down so am I really going to gain much by tinkering.
I'm quite happy to just get on and ride but if anyones done it on a wee and has any tips I would really appeciate it.
Info I'm looking for might include - tyres used good and bad, spares you can't live without, mandatory pit/overnight stops, Old telegraph track suitable for a Wee.
At this stage it looks like I'm travelling with an XR 400,self sufficient ride, possible more bikes but I want to be able to do it solo if the other guy pulls out.If I'm running solo I intend to pretty much stick to the development road but if there's 2 or more of us we intend on doing the telegraph track and a few other diversions.
I'd be greatfull for any info you guys can provide, especially if you've done the trip before.
Now I've already had the wee in positions that would have some cringing and it hasn't let me down so am I really going to gain much by tinkering.
I'm quite happy to just get on and ride but if anyones done it on a wee and has any tips I would really appeciate it.
Info I'm looking for might include - tyres used good and bad, spares you can't live without, mandatory pit/overnight stops, Old telegraph track suitable for a Wee.
At this stage it looks like I'm travelling with an XR 400,self sufficient ride, possible more bikes but I want to be able to do it solo if the other guy pulls out.If I'm running solo I intend to pretty much stick to the development road but if there's 2 or more of us we intend on doing the telegraph track and a few other diversions.
I'd be greatfull for any info you guys can provide, especially if you've done the trip before.