Wilsons Sandbox

Hi Todd, The list should be able to provide some good feedback in addition to my suggestions. I just got a KLX650R last spring, and living in Duvall, WA, I was\am in the same boat. I have created my own, "Eds off road catagories", for me, in general, there are two types of off-road rides: 1. Forest roads\fire roads\logging roads. Easy stuff for a KLR, but not real technical. Lots of fun, great scenery, relatively easy to get to. 2. Single track\offroad trails\designated riding areas. These can vary, but generally whenever the trail gets more technical, where a purpose built bike like a non-street legal enduro or motocross bike would be best. Doesn't mean a KLR can't handle it, its just more work and takes more skill from the rider. Knobbies are best here. Here are some cool links that should help: Ric Merry's merry ride links and info site (great job Rick, you should put a link in the KLR groups links area). http://www.concours.org/ric/klr.htm Northwest Motorcycle Association (NMA) http://www.nmaoffroad.org/places.htm And there's some state forest land near me that is open for riding the logging roads, you might want to check a map to see where the forests are near you. I find the logging roads are great for honing basic dirt riding skills, but not to challenging to be exhausting or dangerous (unless you go to fast, which is easy to do). :^) There's also a riding area out near Gold Bar, on Rt. 2 on the east side called the Reiter Pit. Its pretty technical, but I think a KLR could handle it if it had some aggressive tires. Also keep in mind powerline trails, they're fun. That's all I can think of right now. If you ever head over to the east side, let me know, there's a few eastsiders I haven't met, we could meet for a ride. Have fun, Ed Duvall, Wa '96 KLX650R '82 Katana 1000

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Todd Larson" wrote: > I have a new KLR 650 and recently moved to the Northwest (Bainbridge > Island, WA). What is the best way for me to find out about off- road > riding opportunities in the area? I am close to the Olympics, but > have no idea what roads/areas are open to motorcycles. Can anyone > point me in the right direction? > > TIA, > > Todd Larson > larson@a...

Hi Todd, Welcome to the NW! Summer is our best season, of course. Maybe this will help you thru the winter....... http://www.cycoactive.com/horsethief http://www.cycoactive.com/horsethief99 http://www.cycoactive.com/obdr >I have a new KLR 650 and recently moved to the Northwest (Bainbridge >Island, WA). What is the best way for me to find out about off-road >riding opportunities in the area? I am close to the Olympics, but >have no idea what roads/areas are open to motorcycles. Can anyone >point me in the right direction?