From: couyant@convex.com (George Couyant)
Subject: Re: Suzuki Dual Sport Ride
Organization: CONVEX Computer Pty Limited, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1992 00:54:55 GMT
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In Article <1992Oct6.223544.9036@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com>, nelson@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com writes:

>  I just got back from my first organized off-road ride. It was the Suzuki
> Dual Sport Ride put on by the Enduro Riders Association in McAurthur, Ohio.
> I had alot of fun, but I gotta share some of my experiences with some of
> you who have asked.
> 
	Hey great to hear it was so much fun. I love these sorts of rides.
	Mixture of easy and difficult trails. These sorts of things are
	really kicking off in Oz. You'll find a trail bike class (non
	competitive) in all the Victorian enduros where they map out an
	easier course for them. Only problem is that you have to be really
	aware of the different arrows they use since it's easy to fly
	around a bend and miss an arrow and end up on the Clubman's class
	track..or even worse, the Expert's class.. Anyone out there in Oz,
	get out and have a go. You'll love it. If you're lucky (or
	unlucky...) you may get the chance to dice with the experts on
	some parts of the course and you learn heaps from them.

	When the regulars see a new face, they'll usually strike up a
	conversation with you and make you feel at home. In fact, if you
	see an old fart with dark hair and a beard with an immaculate
	TT600 or KX500 or KX250 (my usual enduro mounts), say G'day, and
	I'll make sure ya have a great day's ride.

> open. I signed up and then went to pay and the guy asked for $75. Needless

	Holly snapp'n arseholes....$75!!!! Man, that ain't cheap for a
	trail ride. Ours are usually $25 and you get a good meal and drink
	at the end.

>  My ride for the event was my recently purchased Suzuki DR350S. I was told
> by everyone I talked to that I should have bought some aftermarket tires
> before riding in the Southern Ohio woods. Boy were they right! I am not a

	Yup, trail bike tyres suck. No reason why you can't have a set for
	the trail rides. Take you an easy 20 min to change them before the
	ride.

> being damaged (but fixable). I wish I could say the same thing about my
> poor out of shape body. I hurt in places I'd forgotten I had!

	ahhh...what a lovely feeling....
> 
> and met some great people. One of the guys in my group was 62 years old!
> He was riding a CR250 and made me look like a schoolboy! We are planning on

	Hah! There's still hope! At this year's Demon Ridge enduro I
	remember a particularly nasty rut infested steep down hill which
	gave me the willies big time. I heard a fast revving 4 stroke from
	behind and before I knew it, this old XR250 went flying past me on 
	the roughest part of the hill and literally disapeared into the
	distance. I tried my damnest to catch him before the next check
	but couldn't. At the next check, we both took off together and no
	matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't keep up with his trail
	speed...not a nice feeling... It wasn't until we were back in the
	car park that I found out the guy was celebrating his 60th!!!
	birthday....my hero... Shit, maybe I shouldn't be admitting things
	like this....not good for the ego...

>  If you ever get a chance to ride a Suzuki Dual Sport, do it! It's the most 
> fun you can have with your clothes on!
	
	You really did enjoy it didn't you!

	Cheers
	George C.

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