Paddle Tire Riding

[alan]

560x18 Cheng Shin, Same as Paul I think!

[Paul]

Thats one BIG BOY paddle tire right there

560x18 Cheng Shin, Same as Paul I think!

[teamgreen500]

Thanks for the input. I'll have one ordered!

Manny

[alan]

Hey guys! I took the big Green Bitch out to the dunes yesterday and tried out my 560X18 paddles!  d**n what a rush! I couldn't believe how different it is riding with a paddle.   Its a whole different bike.You guys are right you have to steer with the power from the rear wheel, since the front rarely is in contact with the sand.  And Paul  you were right my shoulders are pretty sore today!

Alan

PS here is a couple of pic's!   She is  ready, just need to fabricate a flag mount!

[Paul]

Hahaha, it's awesome though and thats what really counts

[findme22001]

Try baja designs for a 19" paddle tire with 10 cups.

[dholder]

I have a 19 inch paddle tire with 12 paddles, i purchased it years ago when I had a 94.  I cannot recall who mades it, but it hook up great.  In fact I am about to mount it up for a few goes to Little Saraha way out here in OKla

[sdkx500]

I run a 12cup VIPER on my KX5, a close friend of mine runs a custom 14cup VIPER on his CR5. Dont forget to drop a tooth on the front sprocket, this will make the bike even more insane in the sand.

[rradar]

I used to have a 10 paddle, but could only find an 8 paddle recently that I needed quick. At 110 in width I think it is too narrow and not enough paddles. I'm trying to obtain an 18 in. rear wheel to run a FAT 5.30 X 10 paddle min. Believe it or not, there is a big difference in pulling with extra paddles. Also, I take off my O-ring chain and use a standard chain and older sprocket set that I have because sand will eat up the bushings on the O-ring. Make sure the air box is sealed really well. One time, my paddle broke off the rear splash guard protecting the shock and airbox, ate sand and killed the beast WFO racing a Banshee-ugly!

[Paul]

The only time I've had a paddle come off is when I've run one of those POS Skat-traks with the glued on paddles.

[toddwunsch]

I searched Dennis Kirk and found (2) two tires w/ 10 paddles for 19" wheels.  Both are 110 width and 90 aspect ratio.  In stock and go for about $57.

Todd

[Fookeneh]

whats the best gearing for the sand?  stock or higher?

[Arigato]

whats the best gearing for the sand?  stock or higher?

14-50 works really well.

[rradar]

(See Above)...First off, it wasn't a paddle that came off...Hello! But a paddle tire broke my shock splash guard since I send it so far-and at full compression, paddles tend to smack up against the tiny plastic thing -a-majiggy that protects the shock spring and airbox; hence,  letting sand fly up into the engine, via the airbox and destroying the piston and cylinder... oh, and locking up the rear tire at about 85 mph. Anyway, Banshee's have a great Yamaha 350 cc twin bred road racing engine based on a very old engine, but the KX 500 will kill it even with just a sand knobby. For sand-if you are willing to send it to the moon, stock gearing works just great. Nothing like a 4th gear dune jump at Glamis!

[gowen]

I just got my first Paddle tire for my KX. I got it with an entire rim, hub, sprocket, and what have you. So, I can just slip it on. Thinking of using it when it gets muggy and soggy and at a local drag here. I can't wait to try it. It has a Hooker on it, with 10 paddles. Curious what it would be like on the grass? Any thoughts?