AZ HoonFEST Checklist
AZ HoonFEST Checklist
This is not a "Fun" ride.....
At my riding level, there are times it feels allot like this...
Its all rideable, riding it at a fast pace is what I have difficulty in....
YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST BE TIP-TOP!!
Heavy Duty tubes, and fresh tires are highly recommended.
Skid plates and handgards are too....
If you have a dented pipe in the garage, put it on.
You want to carry 100oz water MINIMUM!!!!!
I spoke with Trace today.... He rode yesterday.... Had a GREAT TIME!!!!
A great time = 35 miles, in 4 1/2 hours.
My best advise in to make sure you and your machine is in great shape, and nothing is going to fall off ( Brit) .
At times, you will be 15 miles from the truck, and there is no " Chicken Out" or " Limp Mode" road back.
I did the math once..... Something like 4 years x 20 bikes x 2 days x 30 miles = 4800 bike miles. We have never left a bike in the desert yet!!!! ( dont be the first.......)
Once you start a loop, you finish a loop. Period. If you want to bitch about it , do so back at the staging area. Bitching on the trail is bad form and reduces th amount of help your likely to need and receive.
I think there are going to be two groups....
"A to B+" riders
"B- to C" riders
I'm not trying to scare anyone out of this, but rather hype you up for it!!
Be sure to ask any and all questions before hand.
This is a great ride, and you will be amazed at what you and your bike are capable of...
At my riding level, there are times it feels allot like this...
Its all rideable, riding it at a fast pace is what I have difficulty in....
YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST BE TIP-TOP!!
Heavy Duty tubes, and fresh tires are highly recommended.
Skid plates and handgards are too....
If you have a dented pipe in the garage, put it on.
You want to carry 100oz water MINIMUM!!!!!
I spoke with Trace today.... He rode yesterday.... Had a GREAT TIME!!!!
A great time = 35 miles, in 4 1/2 hours.
My best advise in to make sure you and your machine is in great shape, and nothing is going to fall off ( Brit) .
At times, you will be 15 miles from the truck, and there is no " Chicken Out" or " Limp Mode" road back.
I did the math once..... Something like 4 years x 20 bikes x 2 days x 30 miles = 4800 bike miles. We have never left a bike in the desert yet!!!! ( dont be the first.......)
Once you start a loop, you finish a loop. Period. If you want to bitch about it , do so back at the staging area. Bitching on the trail is bad form and reduces th amount of help your likely to need and receive.
I think there are going to be two groups....
"A to B+" riders
"B- to C" riders
I'm not trying to scare anyone out of this, but rather hype you up for it!!
Be sure to ask any and all questions before hand.
This is a great ride, and you will be amazed at what you and your bike are capable of...
- iggys-amsoil
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- teemtrubble
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- britincali
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- britincali
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I don't think they have a kiddie loop Brit.
No longer have a CR500.
07 Yamaha YZ250, 17 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Get on with riding or get on with dying.
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07 Yamaha YZ250, 17 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Get on with riding or get on with dying.
https://www.youtube.com/mojoscojo
- britincali
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Actually, I think 2 years ago WAS the kiddie loop.
No longer have a CR500.
07 Yamaha YZ250, 17 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Get on with riding or get on with dying.
https://www.youtube.com/mojoscojo
07 Yamaha YZ250, 17 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Get on with riding or get on with dying.
https://www.youtube.com/mojoscojo
- arleybeer40
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- Location: rancho cucamonga
What Bob says it true of course, but to be honest, the C type stuff is doable by all and quite a bit of fun. I want to reiterate what he said on a few MANDATORY points however:
100 OZ WATER CARRYING CAPABILITY IS A MUST (CAMELBACK)
HANDGUARDS (BARKBUSTER STYLE W/SHIELDS ARE IDEAL)
We have mucho cholla cactii here, and even the slightest brush-by will have you looking like a pin cushion. Hand guards eliminate much drama and are not optional for a first timer.
It's a good idea to bring a leatherman with you and keep it in your Camelback...it is the ideal on-trail cactus spine remover.
I look forward to meeting many of you who I have not already had the pleasure of riding with. It will likely be my first time back on a bike in two years! I'll ride sweep on the D loop Bobby.
I can bring AF hardware or cover sets too if anyone is thinking of picking something up and want to save on shipping.
100 OZ WATER CARRYING CAPABILITY IS A MUST (CAMELBACK)
HANDGUARDS (BARKBUSTER STYLE W/SHIELDS ARE IDEAL)
We have mucho cholla cactii here, and even the slightest brush-by will have you looking like a pin cushion. Hand guards eliminate much drama and are not optional for a first timer.
It's a good idea to bring a leatherman with you and keep it in your Camelback...it is the ideal on-trail cactus spine remover.
I look forward to meeting many of you who I have not already had the pleasure of riding with. It will likely be my first time back on a bike in two years! I'll ride sweep on the D loop Bobby.
I can bring AF hardware or cover sets too if anyone is thinking of picking something up and want to save on shipping.
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- dannygraves
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- iggys-amsoil
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- britincali
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along with the leatherman bring a old school hair comb.. it works great for getting balls of cholla off without getting too close to it been there done that dont much care for it. I have a few things in the way of this ride if i can overcome some obstacles i will try and be there
97 Steel 500 that wants to be an AFC
- dannygraves
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