Very Nice Ride Today In Central California!

[blueoval]

Nice ride ranging from 1000 ft to over 6,000 ft above sea level.  Temp was in the mid 30's to about 50 or so.  I think we have some great riding areas in this area.  Did about 90 miles today as logged on the kdx.  Over half of the ride is tight single track.  The other half would be some technical jeep roads, easy roads, and a few hills.  Can leave my house at 0730, ride all day, and get home in time for dinner!  Just thought I would post some pics.  ted

[blueoval]

little overgrown in places, but just had to duck more than a few times

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lunch break at the top, with a great view

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it rained this past week, so traction was relatively good

[Purpletj]

Looks like a very nice ride. One question though, What size fuel tank you running to ride 90 miles?

[blueoval]

Purpletj, well, interesting you ask.  We made two 45 mile loops today.  But I ran out of gas at the first 40 miles and had to borrow some out of my kdx220.  Went back to the truck and refueled.  I planned on two 45 mile loops with one fuel stop based on last weekends ride. 

It is a stock tank and last weekend on a ride I got 50 miles out of the tank - on the same trail, but my buddy rode it part of the way - could have had something to do with it - not sure.  I thought it would be the same today, but NOT!!! 

OK, I know those things use a lot of gas, but does it seem right to only get 40 miles out of a stock tank?  The temperature and altitude change was the same, jetting was different, and riding style was a little bit different but would there be this much difference in fuel consumption.  Even going to the Clark 4.0 gallon tank (which I plan to do) I still won't get 70 miles out of it.  I need some advice on this.   ted

[Larry Wiechman]

WOW Some people know how to start the new year right!
 
It's 5? F outside here.
 
Larry

[JBKX]

I'm jealous,  it's 10' F now with a expected high of 16' F.  Just fed the cattle and they don't seem to mind but I'm not going to ride fence today on the bike.  Maybe in March.

[DoldGuy]

So does this mean that I shoud not whine about 18* being our low today?

[bigfabber]

I think 40 miles out of a tank is pretty close to what I'm getting. I find it a little tight for some rides and often carry a 2 litre bottle of get home fuel since most guys I ride with are on 4 strokes. Maybe lighter riders go farther on a tank, likely, but if that was a huge concern I'd ride an XR200 or something. Bigger tank is on the "honey, please" list.

[barryadam]

Hey Ted,

Nice rides.
Coincidently, my son & I ride the same bikes as you. (2001 KX500 & 2001 KDX220R).  I have tried to track the milage on various trips, and for the 500, it ranges from 21 - 26 MPG.  The stock tank is 2.6 gallons, which translates to a possible range of about 55 - 67 miles.

I recently mounted an IMS 3.6 gallon tank and in one outing so far, averaged 23 MPG for a total possible range of 85 miles.  Need more data points to feel confident.

On one recorded run on the KDX with the stock 2.9 gallon tank, averaged 29 MPG for a possible range of 84 miles.

Those SSS trails look sweet.  If we ever get up to your neck of the woods, we'll have to look you up.

Barry

[Danger4u2]

Nothing better than the mighty Oak tree to park your bike on.  Looks like great place to ride.

[blueoval]

Barry, you are more than welcome to come up and ride with us.  The trails are just super!  We usually do 2-3 rides each month.  Would love to ride everyday, but that thing called WORK gets in the way.    ted

[hughes]

Man you got a nice place ride where you live. Thanks for shareing.