nklr dirt tips?

[Jim Hyman]

--- Thomas Keener wrote:

> Another newbie here ... [snip] ...The front tire got so

squirrelly in the sand, I got a blister from holding the grips. So, what can I do to make it easier? Dirt tires would help, I'm sure, but are there real techniques for dirt riding? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tom, Practice & riding with & learning from experienced dirt riders is the quickest way to learn. In many circumstances, it's better to keep a loose grip on the handlebars & let 'em dance in your hands. Shifting your weight rearward often helps when the going gets squirrelly. Keeping a firm butt-plant on the seat will work against you in some circumstances. This doesn't mean that you have to stand on the pegs, just raise your body up a bit. Off road riding requires reduced air pressure in your tires. Use the search feature in our list & check out "tire pressure" [without the quotes]. Also, buy a good kidney belt - it does wonders! Different tires will make a huge difference. Search the list for recommendations as to which tires will best suit your road/dirt needs. Professor '95 KLR650 A9 Federal Way, Wa. [USA]