by Gordon » Wed Sep 29, 2004 4:01 pm
Hondafan wrote: "Let me ask you this, Gordon; What if you crash and you break your clutch lever, and you are a half a mile out in the sand? Wanna know what I did? I pushed it back in the scorching sun."
"What if you are about to berm and you gas it and it bogs, soon to find you're out of gas? Wanna know what I did? I pushed it back."
"I personally do not like to bum stuff off other riders."
Hi, HF. I'm sorry to hear you had to push your bike so much, but glad to hear you're in such good condition.
When it comes to riding desert, or any sizeable chunk of them micro-fine rocks, I'm as ignorant as a beginner on a Suzuki. I've raced a few sand tracks in Europe, and ridden ATV's across a little bit of desert in Utah, but my specialty is crashing in the woods and mountains. Depending on where you are relative to steep hills, pushing the bike out is not always possible, and considering the time left before nightfall, may not even be adviseable.
I admire your attitude about being self-reliant, but not many members of the Brotherhood of Dirt Bikes would turn down the opportunity to be of help to a fellow rider in need. I would never hesitate to ask for, or offer help when needed. Besides, it's a great opportunity to make new friends.
Ev wrote: "I would pull the (spark)plug, put it in 1st gear, and and walk the bike (down the hill) using the clutch as a brake."
That's a good idea for gentle hills, Ev. I was talking about STEEP hills where rear wheel braking alone is not enough to slow the bike.
Gordon Banks, Huntsville, AL
2005 Honda Pilot Tow Car
2005 Honda CRF450X w/Rekluse
2005 Honda CRF250X w/Rekluse
2001 Honda Gold Wing GL1800
1997 Honda 300 4x4 w/Powroll Big Bore Kit