So who wants to do a rally? (big bike rally challenge)

[Burtieboy]

Oliver

Enduro tyres have less blocks more widely spaced than a TKC.

Most of us tend to use vans or trailers to get to the Rallies but saying that, Lyndon Poskitt rode to all but one of the rallies last year on his 950 Adventure and won the twins class in the series :woohoo:

Then you have Mike F who rides his BMW 1150GS to Rallies on road wheels/tyres with his off road wheels attached to a spindle that is strapped to the rear rack! a quick change and he is ready to race.

The thing is if you just want to ride for the craic then you can get away with a more road biased tyre but have to accept the limitations. I will tackle the odd dry green lane on my 990 Adventure on the stock Pirelli Scorpion ATs but wouldn't want to do anything more serious without fitting some better rubber. I've entered it in the Witley 100 Long Distance Trail (nowhere near as serious as a rally) and will most probably use a TKC on the Front (as i've been donated a couple of part worns) and a Mitas E09 or E10 on the back.

One thing that we all accept is that off road tyres do not last very long but equally they are cheaper than road tyres. I can get a pair of Enduro Tyres for my CCM for under a hundred quid, yet the last rear tyre I bought for my Tiger 1050 (the 990's predecessor) cost me £150.

If your question about where to sign up for the BLORC Salisbury Plain event it's HERE

If it's about Rallying in general click HERE

And for BBRC training click HERE

There is also a rally taster day on the BBRC web site if you fancy giving it a go without being in a competition.

[oliverrussell]

Thanks lads...

Yeah think I will do my road trip with the wife in a couple of weeks and then stick some different rubber on. Any advice or opinions on what is better between conti's TKC or the Mitas? I do use the bike on road a bit too. What sort of mileage would you get on road?

As I am not motivate to race (yet), more for fun and improving skill I think I will look into the training BBRC taster and BLORC.

Thanks for tips so far.

Cheers

[Wilso122]

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If it helps we can run some Cotswolds based training as an intro to Adventure bikes and rallying. Let me know if your interested. This nearer to home for me but it is not a substitute for Sweet Lamb as their facilities and the tracks are superb.

Hey Burt, Yes very interested! Appreciate that Sweet lamb is the best its just such a long friggin way.... How many do you need to run something?

Might come to the rally taster day as well, sounds good.

[Burtieboy]

pm on way B)

Replied B)

If it helps we can run some Cotswolds based training as an intro to Adventure bikes and rallying. Let me know if your interested. This nearer to home for me but it is not a substitute for Sweet Lamb as their facilities and the tracks are superb.

Hey Burt, Yes very interested! Appreciate that Sweet lamb is the best its just such a long friggin way.... How many do you need to run something?

Might come to the rally taster day as well, sounds good.

I'd need 6-8 people, 10 max as I think we could some lanes as well/ Anyone who is interested should PM me.

[Phil]

Thanks lads...

what is better between conti's TKC or the Mitas?Cheers

my personal choice is Mitas, harder wearing and i think slightly better off road.

Burtieboy: PM sent

[Wilso122]

PM Sent

[Wilso122]

Booked onto the intro day hmy:

[Mad Cow]

Mitas E10 and Conti TKC seem to have a very similar pattern, Mitas is a bit more hard wearing as has been mentioned.

The biggest difference?

Conti = £110

Mitas = £89

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Another popular choice for the big bikes is the Mefo Super Explorer from Zen Overland at £90

Prices are for a 150/70x18

[Wilso122]

Mefo Stone master rear - 73 quid - MT21 front 53 ish quid

From here & Great people to deal with Click for Zen Overland

Job done

[Burtieboy]

Great - see you there. It'll be a really good day with loads of info.