prossett Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Preparing for 102-km as the crow flies one-day trip from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, across the sand dune desert (with convoy of cars to carry fuel, water, etc.), sleep one night there and then back again. Most people tell me I'm insane to do this on a Banshee, but I'm game. I've prepped the bike with engine rebuild and some mods (see http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102901) but I can't say I'm there physically nor do I have much quad experience (but plenty desert 4x4 experience). It's not a race, btw, so I can take it easy and stop whenever. I'd appreciate any tips from your experience. Edited November 2, 2008 by prossett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterboo Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 If you arent used to a quad, I'd say "arm-pump" is gonna be your biggest immediate problem. If you dont know what that is, go ride full blast across the roughest terrain you have for about 5 minutes, arms turn to jello yet? thats arm-pump. There are ways to help it, like stretching, and lots of arm related exercises. And get some comfy grips for the bike, and a steering stabilizer is a must for ANY banshee, no matter where you ride. A set of FAST-FLEXX handlebars are nice too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 instead of just using your right hand, switch it up and use your left too, strengthen up that left forearm, or if your already a lefty, use your right, show it whos boss and build up those forearm muslces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1banshee Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) instead of just using your right hand, switch it up and use your left too, strengthen up that left forearm, or if your already a lefty, use your right, show it whos boss and build up those forearm muslces ahhh good info!!! where can you get those handle bars? Edited November 2, 2008 by #1banshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quadfather Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I say do some Crack . then you wont feel ne thing. But nah that sound kinda fun to do, just hold her wide open and clinch your ass to the seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angler Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 You might want to get a "dual gasser" so you can change up from thumb throttle to twist. I've never used one but some guys like them. http://parts.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1...ose-racing.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prossett Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'll add a few myself now that I've done two long distance desert trips: cover the back of your neck or suffer sunburn leave arms and legs loose - let the suspension do its job don't carry heavy sh!t in a backpack choose the path of least resistance and play when you get to destination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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