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Riding areas in California Desert
Albertan:
My mother in law winters in Southern California by Palm Springs, and when I was down there I got pretty excited about getting down there with my KX500 and heading into the desert. From my web surfing, it looked like Lucerne Valley and Ocotillo Wells weren't too far away and were open to 2 strokes (at least for part of the year). Any comments or recommendations? Right now I have the stock tank and no steering damper, and it doesn't seem like I can buy the Zip-Ty tank to go with my pipe. How much do you need the big tank? And the bike is super stable as is, but is a steering damper that much of a help in the wide open stuff?
Platypus:
You need the big tank as much as you need it. If you want to go on longer rides get the big tank. There are desert races nearly every weekend during the winter so check out http://www.district37ama.org. They usally take place at Johnson Valley which is Lucerne or Red Mountian which is about an hour and 45 minutes north of Lucerne. Ocotillo Wells has some great riding as well but they don't run very many races down there. If you want to attend a race to just spectate and ride or to actually race let me know if you need any info via PM.
Edit:
Steering dampers are not necessary but will save you tons of energy and gives you a much more stable ride, especially in sand. They are a must have for any desert junky who isn't out trail riding. If you do get one I recommend a weld on post insted of the bolt on.
Albertan:
Thanks for the info. I think I'd like to get out riding in the desert for a bit before I ever entered a race, but I'd love to spectate at one. I imagine the speed of top guys like Abbott or Pearson is mind blowing.
Platypus:
Yeah those guys are ridiculous but you only see them at national races when it comes to District 37 racing. Check the calendar on the D37 website and see if you can't make it to one of those nationals.
Albertan:
Thanks. I'm gathering you ride in these areas; are there any certifications or permits needed to ride a two stroke in the area? I do have a spark arresting muffler, but nothing else done.
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