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Offline alan

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« on: October 21, 2003, 01:08:34 PM »
How about some tips on riding with Paddle tires? :roll:

I have never ridden paddles before, what do I need to know? :oops:

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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2003, 01:16:00 PM »
Are you kidding me? You've not used a paddle on that beast yet? :?:

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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2003, 01:31:53 PM »
Use the power to steer the bike, lite on the bars and let the 500 show you why it IS the dune daddy :wink: OH YEAH... You've never felt traction like this...

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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2003, 09:58:00 PM »
Try road tyres on tarmac if you are after traction...

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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2003, 02:48:15 AM »
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Are you kidding me? You've not used a paddle on that beast yet? :?:
Not yet! The only area I can use them out here is very small, only good for a test ride! So I have been waiting for Glamis!


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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2003, 02:57:58 AM »
Ahhh, work on shoulder strength. My first time in the dunes on my 500 was awesome but i felt like my shoulders had been pulled out of the sockets the next day :lol:

Sir John, one day very soon I shall have that feeling :wink:

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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2003, 03:58:09 AM »
Looks like I am in big trouble, Paul!  :shock:  My shoulders feel everytime I ride her! :lol: d**n it could be my age! :o  See what you guys have to look forward too! :twisted:


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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2003, 04:04:40 AM »
HAHAHA no problem, once we get you jumping the Olds double everything else will be a cake walk :wink:

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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2003, 04:18:59 AM »
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HAHAHA no problem, once we get you jumping the Olds double everything else will be a cake walk :wink:
RIGHT! :lol:
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2003, 04:20:34 AM »
Just thought I'd toss that one out there and see if you caught it :wink:

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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2003, 10:34:59 AM »
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Just thought I'd toss that one out there and see if you caught it :wink:
You Be Bad! :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2003, 01:42:23 PM »
So, How many paddles and what's avail. for a 19"?

BTW, I've never ridden with a paddle, either.

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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2003, 01:50:53 PM »
Manny, the paddle you are looking for is the King Turbo paddle. I ran that thing when i had a 19" and it's awesome :grin:

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« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2003, 05:09:53 PM »
regardless the make of tire, a 500 needs a 10 blade at a minimum, and a 12 would be better!  :twisted:

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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2003, 05:12:02 PM »
The drawback to the 19 is that you can only get an 8 blade, the king turbo has the deepest cups.