I think this is one of the few advantages of being a stature of this pilot is (1.65m), unable to sleep well on the bike. I realize that high pilots usually use the extenders on the handlebars, which in my opinion is a big mistake. I suffer in some situations due to my height, but not for that destroy the geometry of the bike to mask these situations. As everyone commented, train, train, and you will realize that the right moves will be rooted in the brain and become automatic.
I walk in off-road since 1997, and recently, just after starting to see and study videos of Grahman Jarvis, I realized how important the clutch plays in off-road riding! Wow, what a difference there is when we face difficult situations using the clutch and throttle control when and only use the accelerator .... how long lost ..... Brap! |
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Me and a couple other old guys are riding at Wayahutta , a NFS off road area in W NC, near Sylva NC. You're welcome hook up with us for a day. My 200 works very well on those trails, so you'll be able to compare your '99 with my '01. I found my '01 ran more like a pipey 125 when I first got it. One step richer on the pilot jet changed everything. Now it idles well and pulls good from down low, even on steep rocky trails with a smooth transition to the higher rpms. You're welcome to join us for a ride. RB |
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Going to just ride it this way and make my body work with the bike and not the bike work with me. Knees tight against the bike seemed to help a LOT with riding and feeling connected to the bike. I never put my knees on the tank on my Harley.....But this is not a Harley, so time to stop thinking like it is. |
Sounds like youre making progress.The power delivery of a 2t is completely different from ANY other engine.When you get used to it,you will LOVE it!
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With all the advise and body position suggestions, it all worked! Squat not stand, elbows up and head down (looking forward). It felt totally different than riding around on the property. Hit some rocky sections, not river rock, but just baseball size rocks and some football size rocks. Keeping loose was a big help and letting the bike bounce under me was great. Stayed in 2nd gear and used the clutch to keep traction and stay moving. All and all, I am very please and am now officially hooked on DIRT BIKES and trail riding. Practice Practice and more Practice! Bike ran great, didn't bog down and stay moving as long as I keep the RPM's up when pulling over larger rocks and in ruts. |
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The hit/speed that you approach all these scary obstacles will slow down as you get used to it - more riding - my first bike was an 82 xr200 and I remember my first ride I thought it was way too fast. For the area I ride. I replaced it about a year or so later when I found I was riding it flat out (not so fast for an xr) all the time
Just look where you want to go, never at the scary stuff you are trying to avoid |
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