Right am off green laning in wales in Nov on the CRF for the first time
What advise could you give me ?
I’ve got the boots Jacket etc helmet goggle etc
What sort of tools ?
How do you deal with punctures ? is there a special outfit?
Any help would be great
Jonny the muddy virgin
Hi Johnny I'm pretty new to it myself, I've bought a michelin 4mm thick inner tube after reading a few other forums an so far have had no issues with punctures. If however you are unlucky enough to get a puncture- Motul P3 Tyre Repair Puncture Tire Foam Re-inflate Without Tools Seal.
Or if your feeling really brave tyre irons and motorbike repair patches.
Tool wise I carry cable ties allen keys a socket to fit the back spindle nut in case the chain gets loose mid ride, i've had it jump and take a lump off my engine casing, that was down to a shitty chain but the same can happen with a loose chain. If you do water crossings its recommended you take a spanner to fit the drain plug on your carb if your unlucky enough to drop it and water gets in the air box and fuel system.
Its really about trial and error if you go on the trf forum you'll take everything except the kitchen sink. The best thing to do is go out with a few lads who do it regularly and dont forget your phone.
If your looking for a spare helmet i've just bought a bell one from amazon for £41.40 instead of £195.
Hope that helps.
(10-22-2014, 08:12 PM)croweman Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Johnny I'm pretty new to it myself, I've bought a michelin 4mm thick inner tube after reading a few other forums an so far have had no issues with punctures. If however you are unlucky enough to get a puncture- Motul P3 Tyre Repair Puncture Tire Foam Re-inflate Without Tools Seal.
Or if your feeling really brave tyre irons and motorbike repair patches.
Tool wise I carry cable ties allen keys a socket to fit the back spindle nut in case the chain gets loose mid ride, i've had it jump and take a lump off my engine casing, that was down to a shitty chain but the same can happen with a loose chain. If you do water crossings its recommended you take a spanner to fit the drain plug on your carb if your unlucky enough to drop it and water gets in the air box and fuel system.
Its really about trial and error if you go on the trf forum you'll take everything except the kitchen sink. The best thing to do is go out with a few lads who do it regularly and dont forget your phone.
If your looking for a spare helmet i've just bought a bell one from amazon for £41.40 instead of £195.
Hope that helps.
Thats great every little helps
Just dont want to turn up with the sink and all lol
Good place for tyres too
http://www.oponeo.co.uk I use mitas c02 on my rear it was £48 delivered free I couldn't find a better price anywhere.
(10-23-2014, 08:53 PM)Jonny Wrote: [ -> ]Cheers Kingy
Pleasure mate. Hope none of it is teaching you how to suck eggs.
If you get chance to tune in to
http://www.bikerfm.uk on wednesday night they have an enduro show on 8 - 10 which is good, you can message in all sorts of questions like above.
Plus when the adverts play, one of our sponsors is a supplier of inserts for tyres that they reckon are brilliant. We got a set and sent them to a couple of doers, i think McCanny was one, they are to test them at major events. Problem is i forgot what they are called lol
Tubeless