Some very nice lanes there! Yes, you probably want to ditch the stock tyres. Michelin Trackers are very good. The CRF is very good, not too heavy, and quite forgiving. Welcome to off-roading. 👍
Congratulations on the bike choice and welcome to the TRF if that's appropriate. Looks like you were out on a beginners plus ride, some lanes to challenge. Yes, in terms of bike the TRF will help you with advice on setting up, engine bars, loosening mirrors so they don't shear when you fall off or fitting folding mirrors. Tyres are, IMHO, the single greatest change you can make to an off tarmac machine. Have you had the TRF beginners guide to kit and sorted that out too? Couldn't see if you are using off road kit. Good protection, the "right" boots and more. Don't risk not using the right kit. Don't ask me how I know! Tools? Hydration? The folks with you seemed helpful and supportive. That's great. We were all first timers once. Well done you. Welcome and enjoy. Regards Stuart
Understood. I'd just add that I rode with Trials Boots, had an accident, caused something called a LisFranc injury and fractured multiple bones in my foot and have a permanent disability as a result. I ride with Sidi Adventures now, second pair. First pair I ripped the sole off getting trapped under the bike on Wayfarers here in Mid Wales. So I'd recommend not taking the risk. I'd also recommend watching Bret Tacs teaching on RUclips. I think he's brilliant. He teaches "toes in" as the spiral fracture is one of the most common injuries for those riding off tarmac. And it's fairly nasty. One of the lads who rides with us (and one of the better riders) did this and the helicopter had to be called. Ride safe, have loads of fun and take it step by step. The folks you rode with seemed really friendly and helpful and looked out for you. I hope you'll find the TRF friendly and helpful. Any questions just ask. Graeme Collins the CEO can put you in contact with me if you wish to chat about anything, Stuart Metcalfe. Cheers Stuart
Nice, I had a ride around Wye Valley a couple weekends ago on my crf300l and have a put a video up, you'll learn quick with South Wales being your local riding area!
Thinking of joining TRF, ive become a bit obsessed with Green Lanes after buying a KTM 390 Adventure but im not sure if its the wrong bike for these kind of groups. Most guys seem to be on far more dedicated off road mx and enduro bikes. Are there adventure bikes about? Mines set up to take a beating or too so im not afraid to take it anywhere really, as long as i wouldnt hold everyone up. But its 50/50 tyres are going to struggle on this stuff (i already have found that out).
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Some very nice lanes there! Yes, you probably want to ditch the stock tyres. Michelin Trackers are very good. The CRF is very good, not too heavy, and quite forgiving. Welcome to off-roading. 👍
Thank you kind sir. I'm slowly buying boots, armour etc. I'll get tyres as soon as I can afford it 👍
Excellent to watch! I have a new CRF300 Rally and joined the Mid Wales TRF on Friday. I’ll be following you!!
Keep it up.
Thank you. It was great fun 😊 I'll follow you back and look forward to seeing you out 👍
Congratulations on the bike choice and welcome to the TRF if that's appropriate. Looks like you were out on a beginners plus ride, some lanes to challenge.
Yes, in terms of bike the TRF will help you with advice on setting up, engine bars, loosening mirrors so they don't shear when you fall off or fitting folding mirrors.
Tyres are, IMHO, the single greatest change you can make to an off tarmac machine.
Have you had the TRF beginners guide to kit and sorted that out too? Couldn't see if you are using off road kit. Good protection, the "right" boots and more.
Don't risk not using the right kit. Don't ask me how I know!
Tools?
Hydration?
The folks with you seemed helpful and supportive. That's great.
We were all first timers once.
Well done you.
Welcome and enjoy.
Regards
Stuart
Thanks Stuart. I'm slowly getting kitted out. Money is very tight at the moment so little steps but always looking on eBay for bargain's 👍
Understood. I'd just add that I rode with Trials Boots, had an accident, caused something called a LisFranc injury and fractured multiple bones in my foot and have a permanent disability as a result. I ride with Sidi Adventures now, second pair. First pair I ripped the sole off getting trapped under the bike on Wayfarers here in Mid Wales. So I'd recommend not taking the risk. I'd also recommend watching Bret Tacs teaching on RUclips. I think he's brilliant. He teaches "toes in" as the spiral fracture is one of the most common injuries for those riding off tarmac. And it's fairly nasty. One of the lads who rides with us (and one of the better riders) did this and the helicopter had to be called.
Ride safe, have loads of fun and take it step by step. The folks you rode with seemed really friendly and helpful and looked out for you.
I hope you'll find the TRF friendly and helpful. Any questions just ask. Graeme Collins the CEO can put you in contact with me if you wish to chat about anything, Stuart Metcalfe.
Cheers
Stuart
@@stuartmetcalfe547 that's awesome thank you 👍
Nice, I had a ride around Wye Valley a couple weekends ago on my crf300l and have a put a video up, you'll learn quick with South Wales being your local riding area!
I'll take a look over the weekend 👍
Thinking of joining TRF, ive become a bit obsessed with Green Lanes after buying a KTM 390 Adventure but im not sure if its the wrong bike for these kind of groups. Most guys seem to be on far more dedicated off road mx and enduro bikes. Are there adventure bikes about? Mines set up to take a beating or too so im not afraid to take it anywhere really, as long as i wouldnt hold everyone up. But its 50/50 tyres are going to struggle on this stuff (i already have found that out).
This bike was on my shortlist, but i went for the husqvarna 701 enduro…more hp
How are you finding it?
@@TheGoateeBikerFromWalesall the reviews on it are true, the bike is awesome!
@@dalehotpinky they look it too 👍
Booooo! What happened at 10 mins? Lol
My cheap batteries ran out and we had a few funny moments going through the puddle 😂 fuming