Sahara Sand
Ride with more air in the frt tire than back. Kevin's (Dirtpig's) rates seem about right.
We've ridden a fully loaded 1000 thru the Sahara in sand and I stayed on the pegs and it was fine. I've seen lighter bikes plow so there is some rider skill needed to be developed. The bike is top heavy until you get on the pegs.
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Originally Posted by Dirtpig
It handles like a greased monkey on ice  . I have ridden a fair amount on gravel and mud but sand is a bit scarce in my area of Canada
I found I run about 25 pounds in the front tire and 20-22 in the rear depending on what and where I am riding.
Best thing to do is remember to stand up and get the weight on the foot pegs. It is a top heavy bike and reacts that way when it gets loose. I found on the pegs, body weight nutral to forward and steer with the gas. Lots of fun on packed gravel logging roads and the wet slimy mud we have hear.
As for sand I have not ridden this bike on it much but I would be it would just plough down and sink like a stone.
Contact Mountain Man here on HU. He has ridden his DL1000 through Africa a few times and would have a better idea of how it handles in the sand
Cheers
Dirtpig
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