You need more technique than strength. Crouch/bend/stoop near the tank and push sideways, pivoting bike upright on the wheels. The golden rule is, if you can't right it, you shouldn't be riding it.Quote:
Originally Posted by spudboy
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You need more technique than strength. Crouch/bend/stoop near the tank and push sideways, pivoting bike upright on the wheels. The golden rule is, if you can't right it, you shouldn't be riding it.Quote:
Originally Posted by spudboy
I can pick it up no problems. I just put it in gear, put it on full lock, and lift from the outside handgrip. It walks up no problems. Hop on and have another go.
The sand was deep and soft and powdery, with deep ruts from 4WDs going through. I tried sticking to the ruts. As soon as you get any left or right lock on it, and you deviate from the ruts, it ploughs, and over you go :mad:
Doesn't hurt or anything, and no damage to the bike, so ended up doing a lot of "paddling" with my legs & got through to the harder stuff which was nice to ride on.
Excellent fun :D
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Originally Posted by LandyAndy
I'm picturing his driveway into the garage and his bike parked next to his missus' Barina and she going orbital when he smokes up the carport and misses her car by a couple of mm. Smoke billowing, tyre and wife screaming. He could sell tickets.
Ahh love the Adventurer, I rode my Father in laws to and from Phillip island last year, very comfortable for long rides. Wish I owned it!! Definitely not an easy bike to turn around though.
Shano
Soft sand (and dirt etc) - don't forget you can drop the tyre pressures just like in your Landy! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by spudboy
Shifting your weight backwards more over the rear wheel makes easier going.
Turning in wide arcs on a big bike will reduce the front digging in.
When you turn, try shifting your weight to the outside foot peg.