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First offroading for my Ten
Did have a run out on the bike yesterday to scrub of the newness of my Mitas, so did a few back roads and some of our local BOATs. Wasnt going to do this as Id gone out totally unprepared with nil tools/spare tubes. I also did go off the beaten track also and nearly got 200kg of scooter stuck in a remote bog.... B leedin silly I thought to myself !!!
I found the Ten to feel somewhat unwhieldy off road and was slightly dissapointed with it. I have part put it down to not being out for a while, so will see what its like next time on it. The tyres I have bought are Mitas E09 rear (same as a T63 and felt good enough on rocky stuff but did spin a lot on bog... but then with our weather of late what wouldnt) and a E10 (bit like a TKC) on front and was much the same as the rear. One point to note for off roading on a Tenere is remove stupid number plate holder off bike and either do a home made tail tidy or get a purpose built one as the number plate lasted all of 5 mins on a stoney lane at 30 ish mph !!! Did stop for a couple of pics mind |
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Nice photos.
What part of our lovely country r those lanes ?? |
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Just north of Cardiff
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The Ten is at best at speed, its weight will help you to push/plough through/over most of the obstacles you'll encounter. Tires are OK. In really sandy/muddy conditions you might be more comfortable with enduro tires (like Michelin Enduro Competion IV). Run them at about 1.0bar / 14,5 psi for more grip on slippery grounds. HJ
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Be careful not to pinch flat and at that pressure with 200Kg + inc rider you'll be needed security bolts.
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Not sure you can get Enduro Comps in 17"
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I am off down Pembroke on Sat for a road ride so my tyres have to be a compromise for do a bit of everything, but I always loved Enduro Comps on my dirt bikes, dont think I would use them on the Ten Eglwysilian buddy, give me a shout if you fancy a ride over it
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I love these on the front with a T63 rear... that was my combo on my XR400 for long range dual sporting |
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maybe you just need to get used to it after riding smaller enduro machines?
When i first got mine i thought it was a lump off road, i now think for its size/weight its fairly capable. but as said above...speed is your friend. (plus the Tenere crashes quite well) I use an E0-9 rear. They are a good all round tyre, i dont run the rear below 20PSI off road...normally about 25-28PSI on road and around 30-32PSI with luggage. |
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Dont get it too dirty now Phill
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You're probably right: only have sandy grounds over here (and mud)
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