Thread: DAKAR and tyre pressures

Originally Posted by JayBoRover

I have some close-up photo's of the Mini's from a couple of years ago when I saw them at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. There's not much "Mini" about them!!!

Just like the Dakar "Pajeros" of many years ago

Originally Posted by weeds

Yes had a chuckle.......but I guess for some teams it long days.

One of the riders just beat the cut off and had to pretty much start the next stage

I think it was one of the Australian riders.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Caught up now. Those Minis are pretty amazing, but the bikers are the real warriors, I reckon.

I worked with a guy who not only attempted the Dakar on a bike, but finished it twice out of two attempts.

Dakar looks scary enough on 4 wheels, I can't even wrap my head around getting it done on two wheels

Originally Posted by crash

I think it was one of the Australian riders.

It was the Aussie finished 27hr ride with 10mins rest before having to start again, thats hsrd core

1993 Discovery 1 3.5l
2" Lift, Cranked HD Trailing Arms
31" Maxxis Mudders
Tons of Radios, Tons of Spotties

Originally Posted by Kevin B

It was the Aussie finished 27hr ride with 10mins rest before having to start again, thats hsrd core

1993 Discovery 1 3.5l
2" Lift, Cranked HD Trailing Arms
31" Maxxis Mudders
Tons of Radios, Tons of Spotties

I don't believe he finished the next stage........

Just had a look at the standings After stage 8.
The Australians are:
O'connor 43rd
Roberts 44th
Diener 53rd (12hr 28mins behind leader)

There are 83 bikes remaining in the race, with the last bike 54hrs behind the leader.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Thanks, I'll have another look at the guide.

Have you noticed what tyres they're running? In the past BFG ATs seem to have been favoured.

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I've caught the sight of BFG MT many times. Mainly on the Red Bull buggie driven by Sainz (Spelling?). Mainly becasue it's featured on TV alot.

I thought it a bit unusual as I thought the ATs would be better for the sand and they dont seem to be seeing much mud yet.

Happy days.

Originally Posted by joel0407

I've caught the sight of BFG MT many times. Mainly on the Red Bull buggie driven by Sainz (Spelling?). Mainly becasue it's featured on TV alot.

I thought it a bit unusual as I thought the ATs would be better for the sand and they dont seem to be seeing much mud yet.

Happy days.

Giniel DeVilliers is running Michelin on his Hilux, and I see a few of the trucks with Maxxis as a sponsor.