Sand riding prep tips

[tnutcher]

Going to the dunes this weekend any good tips to prep the bike for the sand?

I got my paddle and whip flag and a new oiled air filter with lots of sealing grease on the flange, any other tips??
Thanks,
TNutcher :ride:

 

[SIXSIXZERO]

gear up, deep sand bogs the hell out of your bike. if you normally run a 49tooth, run a 50. also if its 2 stroke, mix a tad rich,cuz you will be revving your bike out more in the sand. dont know your normal jetting, but you may have to tune that in a tad diff for the sand. last but not least, take it easy at first, riding on a paddle is TOTALLY different than the dirt your used to. its also not a bad idea to put tape over the side holes on your airbox (less chance of getting sand in the box), and make sure your chain is lubed up real good.

 

[tnutcher]

yeah got the jetting and the gearing set up too and crap forgot about the air box! Thanks i'll tape her up!
TNutcher

 

[sick 96 250]

so are you going easter weekend? Which dunes are you headed to?

 

[wake_rider]

I like to buy a few sets of cheap pantie-hose and use them as a pre-filter wrapped around my filter, then every few hours I'll take it off and put a new wrap on. I usually make a double layer around the filter, and one cut to fit pair will work for about 2 rounds. It's a cheap way of keeping your filter as fresh as possible when riding in the sand, and you would be surprised with how well it actually works.