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09-16-2008, 05:13 PM
Does anyone know if there will be a ride in October?
tomcycle
09-16-2008, 06:02 PM
Yes

Announcement will be made very soon
09-16-2008, 08:01 PM
Thanks Tomcycle.
skidmark43
09-16-2008, 08:55 PM
Sunday October 19th. The event will be held in an area east of Mission.

We're just finalizing arrangements regarding food, format etc. Should have an announcement on the forum by the weekend.

Mark
huskyman
09-17-2008, 04:57 PM
Looking forward to the announcement.

Is the Newbie ride just logging roads or something more challenging?
09-17-2008, 07:25 PM
My wifes DR200 will probobly go across Canada on its tank. But my piggy doesn't do so well with 2 gallons. Could anyone tell me what kind of range we need for these rides? I still have time to get a larger tank or look at carrying extra fuel in approved container. Thanks in advance.
skidmark43
09-18-2008, 08:54 PM
huskyman wrote:
Looking forward to the announcement.

Is the Newbie ride just logging roads or something more challenging?

EZ main route with options of varying difficulty. If you find anything too ez then twist the grip a little more.
skidmark43
09-18-2008, 08:56 PM
Blackmax wrote:
My wifes DR200 will probobly go across Canada on its tank. But my piggy doesn't do so well with 2 gallons. Could anyone tell me what kind of range we need for these rides? I still have time to get a larger tank or look at carrying extra fuel in approved container. Thanks in advance.

Plan on being able to do at least 100km, or 3+ hours for the Noobie ride.

For the majority of DSBC rides, you'll want to be able to do at least 150k.
Lucky
09-25-2008, 09:20 PM
by "piggy" do you mean wr450?
what is the fuel consumption and capacity?
Lucky
09-25-2008, 09:23 PM
skidmark43 wrote:
Plan on being able to do at least 100km, or 3+ hours for the Noobie ride.

For the majority of DSBC rides, you'll want to be able to do at least 150k.

what kind of trail is it?
logging road, circuit or ...?
tomcycle
09-26-2008, 10:20 AM
Ride was moved please refer to the following for more information:

http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=6767&forum_id=76
09-26-2008, 10:08 PM
Lucky wrote:
by "piggy" do you mean wr450?
what is the fuel consumption and capacity?

Yup, WR 450, It holds 1.7 gallons imperial or 8 litres. I haven't run it dry yet but I think It will do the 100 K. I just got a rack and plan on buying a jerry can that will bolt on. I don't like the fuel bottle idea. And of course I will bring a hose along to siphon fuel out of my wife's 200.
Lucky
09-26-2008, 10:22 PM
Blackmax wrote:
Lucky wrote:
by "piggy" do you mean wr450?
what is the fuel consumption and capacity?

Yup, WR 450, It holds 1.7 gallons imperial or 8 litres. I haven't run it dry yet but I think It will do the 100 K. I just got a rack and plan on buying a jerry can that will bolt on. I don't like the fuel bottle idea. And of course I will bring a hose along to siphon fuel out of my wife's 200.
have you or your wife ever tried to run dry the 200?
09-27-2008, 10:09 AM
Not yet, we are so busy with work (so we can pay for our toys) We will this fall for sure, on both bikes. Right now we are installing paniers and tank bags etc. I hope to be fully organised for next spring. I don't like to have to depend on people to get us out of trouble. We have started collecting spare parts and tire tubes. There is still the riding skills we need to achieve.