Offroad bikes OK for B/A route?

[DirtClunker]

I no longer have my plated bike :-(

Are offroad only bikes OK for the Spring nubie B or A routes? I have the dreaded fork sticker.

thanks

 

[offworlder]

Wa hoppen to sweet little pumpkin ?

 

[DirtClunker]

I only used it on two rides last year, and probably only two this year. Just not using it enough. I dont really use it on the island, and would only really need is for the Loose Screw. So I sold it to help pay for a new trials bike.

Very much mixed feelings about selling it, great bike.

So I am now down to my trials bike and the freeride. Long term is to sell the freeride 350 when they come out with the freeride 300 with the new integrated starter. ;-)

 

[twisted-hog]

I no longer have my plated bike :-(

Are offroad only bikes OK for the Spring nubie B or A routes? I have the dreaded fork sticker.

thanks

I'm curious on this also, was wanting to tackle the "B" on the new old bike or is it old new bike?

 

[tomcycle]

The B or HARD route for this years nubee will include many of the trails we used in the past

You will be using some FSR but not any that I would think the COs would be out there patrolling. Just the same you should have insurance, not only is it a good idea its the law.

Its always hard to determine everyone's off road riding skills, I can assure you an overweight, middle aged, guy on a 300cc 4 stroke carrying a chainsaw, with gas, oil and his lunch, had no problem riding any of this years route. (however a small 16 inch stick on a flat section of trail did remove me, and all my gear, from my bike last weekend) I would consider the route to be intermediate difficulty for a dirt bike riders.

If you are worried about the potential difficulty of the route, I would recommend that you come out and spend 2-3 hours on the trail with us over the next two weekends, You will have lots of help (if you need it) and we will have time to discuss any or all of the route.

This years loop will have plenty of "outs"

There is only one hard loop, no harder options, just the one loop.

More info to follow

 

[hawk]

Tom,
When you say insurance are you talking ICBC insurance or simply the $200,000 liability insurance required by all offroad vehicles if they're not insured by ICBC for the road.

 

[tomcycle]

Tom,
When you say insurance are you talking ICBC insurance or simply the $200,000 liability insurance required by all offroad vehicles if they're not insured by ICBC for the road.

Not sure if this is a question or a statement? To clarify, I am talking about the 200K liability insurance for Forest Service Roads, who you buy that insurance from does not matter. I know it it a bit of a problem for street legal DS bikes as ICBC want you to buy coverage from them, not sure if you can buy the private liability insurance for a street legal machine. I know there are some people out there that do not ride their DS bike on the road. You will have to check with your insurance provider.

That should muddy up the water a bit

T

 

[hooter]

Don, your off-road sticker with insurance is OK for forestry service roads. So the question is - does the route include any public highways (roads)? or only FSR's plus trails?

 

[tomcycle]

Don, your off-road sticker with insurance is OK for forestry service roads. So the question is - does the route include any public highways (roads)? or only FSR's plus trails?

This is correct for the b route, no public roads. Yes bring your dirt bike. It is a great route for the intermediate dirt bike riders, hard for a Dual Sport bike.

T

 

[Flyman]

I am glad that i read this.
We might just go on our dirt bikes then and leave the DS bikes home.
For offroad riding we prefer our pure dirt.