[DonBenito]

I took a few hours today to go try out my latest TW add-ons, and ride a few places I haven't been before.



I took these two just past the entrance to Chiva Falls, a popular 4x4 route East of Tucson.

I followed that route for a while, including the first steep descent.

I rode along for another 100 yards or so to the top of Three Feathers, The big obstacle for Jeepers. I scouted a line, but I only followed it halfway down and then turned back. Just wasn't up for it today, maybe some other time.



This is looking back from the top of Three Feathers, you can see the hill from the previous pics in the background.

Not up for any more rock-studded gnarliness, I decided to ride a few of the kinder, gentler FS roads I hadn't been down before. That new Skinko 244 up front made riding those so much more enjoyable! I found that I could take the corners much more aggressively, as the back tire breaks loose before the front shows any sign of washing out as the stocker is prone to do. Sandy wash crossings were a non-event as well. If you haven't upgraded your front tire yet, DO IT!

I just sort of followed the road pictured above until it ended in that sandy flat. I tried to take another fork, but it was gated. So, I headed back the way I came and rode on home. On my way back I got flagged down by a couple of guys riding, er, standing next to KLRs. Turns out one of them had a flat. Thanks to Kwizard's advice, I had a bottle of Fix-a-Flat in my bag and the other rider was able to air up with that. It seemed to work, so I left the can and my best regards with them and continued on my way.



It was a great day to ride, and all of my new goodies stayed bolted down/inflated/etc, so I really couldn't ask for more!

 

[TW-Brian]

Great pics and ride report. I hope that if I ever need help, someone as generous and well-equipped as you happens to come along!



Brian

 

[old mad max]

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry neat place to play...... You were right in "NOT" going for the total gold yet............... Get used to it for awhile. OMM.

 

[andrewsclues]

that's some vast looking land there... looks like fun. steep down hills make me nervous, but that's part of the fun.



Maybe one day I'll have the $$$$ to travel around the country and ride all the trails through the woods, deserts and mountains. so many trails, so little time.....

 

[B-dub]

Thanks for the pics! Looks like some great riding. Your bike looks good, too. Thanks for taking us along.

 

[RockyTFS]

I took a few hours today to go try out my latest TW add-ons, and ride a few places I haven't been before.

It was a great day to ride, and all of my new goodies stayed bolted down/inflated/etc, so I really couldn't ask for more!

Beautiful!! I'm coming down in a couple of weeks for 2 weeks of warm desert riding.....

Can't wait!

 

[admiral]

Nice photo's. Looked like a nice "WARM" ride. I'm patiently waiting for warm temps and the ground to dry out around here.



Your front fender looks pretty darn good. I got the black one for mine, but haven't put it on yet.



Thanks for sharing.

 

[evan]

Good ride! Got my new shinko tire on. just grabbed that can of fix a flat for tool pack. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[Gerry]

Looked like a real adventure. Great advice about the upgrading the front tire. Enjoyed 'following' you down some of those desents. Gerry

 

[r80rt]

Beautiful place! I'd love to ride there.

 

[Fursniper]

Thanks for the info on your front tire performance. I need to change mine and quit making turns like an old lady after my front tire washed out.

 

[Rainman]

Thanks for the info on your front tire performance. I need to change mine and quit making turns like an old lady after my front tire washed out.

I didn't believe the powers of an aftermarket tire. I was running the stocker and hit the brakes going up hill and I slid down hill. The next day I ordered a different tire. What a difference. You won't be disappointed.



Nice ride report. What a beautiful place.