The Official "Say Anything" Thread

[lethe]

Yes  



640kms actually.  And then 50 more in reserve  

the tank doesn't look too big, do you just get phenomenal fuel economy?
my KTM sucks the gas down when it's in dirt

[ungeheuer]

Tanks holds 32 litres.....  so around 8 of your US galoons.  

[lethe]

Tanks holds 32 litres.....  so around 8 of your US galoons.  

my big tank is 5
but when I'm in the dirt or putting the whip to the bike it only gets around 30 mpg or less, when I'm easy on it gets closer to 50.
Quite a spread in fuel economy on this one, the Duc is more like 40/50+

[ungeheuer]

my big tank is 5

pics?

I've never worked it out.... but I will now....  8 USgaloonz/420ish miles....

about 52mpg

....in mixed riding (from 110km/h freeway cruising to single track that I dont yet have the skills to confidently negotiate  ).

[lethe]

pics?

I've never worked it out.... but I will now....  8 USgaloonz/420ish miles....

about 52mpg

....in mixed riding (from 110km/h freeway cruising to single track that I dont yet have the skills to confidently negotiate  ).

this one and the seat that goes with it




from rider's perspective

[ungeheuer]

It still looks nimble with the big tank  .

But meh... call that an ill fitting seat?

My ill fitting aftermarket seat is much more impressively ill fitting than yours 

[lethe]

It still looks nimble with the big tank  .

But meh... call that an ill fitting seat?

My ill fitting aftermarket seat is much more impressively ill fitting than yours 

I'll take a picture later on of how I had to butcher it to work. Looks pretty crappy from behind to but should be more suitable for all day riding than the stock 1/2 inch thick plank of wood

[ungeheuer]

Do ya think I need to get some more appropriate dirt-road riding gear?  

[lethe]

Do ya think I need to get some more appropriate dirt-road riding gear?  

I'm currently in the same boat. The only thing I've gotten different yet is another helmet as you can see in the videos I've put up where I have the GoPro mounted on the side of it. Nice and light for offroad but deafening if I'm going more than 60 mph.
Other than that just the street stuff for now. I plan on getting some more stuff soon though. Damn jacket is too damn hot and heavy for the slower offroad stuff and my Sidi Vertigos and their pretty bald soles aren't happy in mud.

[KnightofNi]

Anyone wanting to geek out:

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That's really cool. thanks for sharing!

my big tank is 5
but when I'm in the dirt or putting the whip to the bike it only gets around 30 mpg or less, when I'm easy on it gets closer to 50.
Quite a spread in fuel economy on this one, the Duc is more like 40/50+

i always got better milage in the dirt on the XR. (when I wasn't trying to teach it to swim)

[Popeye the Sailor]

Sidi crossfire for dirt-nice boot.

[lethe]

Sidi crossfire for dirt-nice boot.

it's on the to-do list. Unfortunately there is a lot on that list. 

i always got better milage in the dirt on the XR. (when I wasn't trying to teach it to swim)

maybe if my rear tire wasn't always going twice the speed of the front in the dirt, mine might do better too. 

[ungeheuer]

I at least have a pair of Forma "Adventure" boots



although your Sidi's would actually be more.... adventurous 

And I just bought an Arai XD3 for a reasonable price on run out.  Its by far my favourite helmet yet.  Although not good at Duc speeds I suspect....

[KnightofNi]

maybe if my rear tire wasn't always going twice the speed of the front in the dirt, mine might do better too. 

maybe if you had real knobbies....

[lethe]

maybe if you had real knobbies....

but then it's too easy
after I wear this set out I will. I found a different tire to try out.
Need to see exactly what I need to do to run the taller front too.