I think because he rides a Kawasaki.
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I think because he rides a Kawasaki.
New to this forum, but I just wrote up this ride report yesterday, so I thought I'd go ahead and share it!
I guess you could say my job has its perks... For those of you who don't know, I work for Competition Accessories as their product review specialist. This involves evaluating and testing new products as they come to market, as well as developing our in house brands (such as Sliders Kevlar Gear). It helps that I love anything with two wheels. Cruisers, dirt bikes, sport bikes, scooters, and anything in between. I'd rather be riding than doing just about anything else! Working with the gear that makes riding even more enjoyable comes in at a close second.
This past week I had the privilege of being flown to Costa Rica as part of a Michelin rewards program with Western Power Sports (our Michelin distributor). The mission: ride dirt bikes through the jungles and experience another adventure! I had been looking forward to this trip for months, so you can imagine my excitement when I was finally on the plane!
Hello, beautiful!
Making my way through immigration I wasn't really sure how easy it would be to find my ride. Fortunately we both had the foresight to wear moto related t-shirts, and we found eachother right outside the terminal. Rain was pouring down as we loaded the gear bags into the van, and the drive from San Jose to Jaco was already proving to be a good start to the adventure!
Michelin had made our arrangements through Costa Rica Unbound, a company that specializes in off-road moto tours of the country. Our accommodations were at the Marea Brava Resort, right on the Pacific Ocean. Home for the next few days:
The first day was a free day to just kick back, relax, and enjoy the slower paced life of Costa Rica. I could get used to this...
I did spend some time boogie boarding in the Pacific. Absolutely perfect waves!
As the sun set it was time to head into town for some dinner...
I selected the ahi tuna steak with crab guacamole. It was SO good!
The next day was sure to bring some serious adventure!
Awesome Report, and welcome to DBA. I was wondering if you were taking applications for a assistant? I will work for cheap, and will cover my own gas.
I thought the exact same thing, but didn't want to be called out as the troll again It was all roads.... 51 miles.... about ~1hr of riding?Did any of you actually watch the entire video of Day 1 or Day 2? Day 2 begins with the same crap in Day 1...
No trails. 100% roads. The guy picks a YZ 450 and he can't ride it? He needs help from the sweep rider to ride a road? The "hard spot" is a road? Of course the sweeper comes back to ride his bike on the "road".
He thinks its cool to ride roads and passes a car and nearly gets in a head on. But it was important to tell us how fast he went?
He races by homes, horseback riders, cars and drifts to the wrong side of the road on blind turns. Passed a couple locals and splashed them as he rode thru puddles. Rides like a complete jerk! Responsible riders slow down when riding by someones home(s). Passing a horseback rider, slow down. Don't splash locals as you pass.
I hate ride reports that make Dirt Bike riders look like complete jerks.
I will write Western Power Sports about sponsoring such rides. These guys are not "riders". They work in the industry and get paid vacations. Creating a bad image where ever they go...Not a very good promotion of Costa Rica riding vacations. They would have to "pay" me to go ride that, then I would sit on the beach and skip the ride.
Get out of here with your stinking Costa Rica report. I dont like itand you suck!! Is that what you are saying? Gee Dave, it seems a bit harsh but with some valid points made.Did any of you actually watch the entire video of Day 1 or Day 2? Day 2 begins with the same crap in Day 1...
No trails. 100% roads. The guy picks a YZ 450 and he can't ride it? He needs help from the sweep rider to ride a road? The "hard spot" is a road? Of course the sweeper comes back to ride his bike on the "road".
He thinks its cool to ride roads and passes a car and nearly gets in a head on. But it was important to tell us how fast he went?
He races by homes, horseback riders, cars and drifts to the wrong side of the road on blind turns. Passed a couple locals and splashed them as he rode thru puddles. Rides like a complete jerk! Responsible riders slow down when riding by someones home(s). Passing a horseback rider, slow down. Don't splash locals as you pass.
I hate ride reports that make Dirt Bike riders look like complete jerks.
I will write Western Power Sports about sponsoring such rides. These guys are not "riders". They work in the industry and get paid vacations. Creating a bad image where ever they go...Not a very good promotion of Costa Rica riding vacations. They would have to "pay" me to go ride that, then I would sit on the beach and skip the ride.
Did any of you actually watch the entire video of Day 1 or Day 2? Day 2 begins with the same crap in Day 1...
No trails. 100% roads. The guy picks a YZ 450 and he can't ride it? He needs help from the sweep rider to ride a road? The "hard spot" is a road? Of course the sweeper comes back to ride his bike on the "road".
He thinks its cool to ride roads and passes a car and nearly gets in a head on. But it was important to tell us how fast he went?
He races by homes, horseback riders, cars and drifts to the wrong side of the road on blind turns. Passed a couple locals and splashed them as he rode thru puddles. Rides like a complete jerk! Responsible riders slow down when riding by someones home(s). Passing a horseback rider, slow down. Don't splash locals as you pass.
I hate ride reports that make Dirt Bike riders look like complete jerks.
I will write Western Power Sports about sponsoring such rides. These guys are not "riders". They work in the industry and get paid vacations. Creating a bad image where ever they go...Not a very good promotion of Costa Rica riding vacations. They would have to "pay" me to go ride that, then I would sit on the beach and skip the ride.
Sorry it looked so lame to you.. wait, no I'm not Nowhere did I claim to be an expert rider, but I guarantee that all of us are true enthusiasts and have a passion for riding. I also completely disagree that we were disrespectful or created a bad image. Actually, most towns we rode through people came out with big smiles to watch the dirt bikes.Did any of you actually watch the entire video of Day 1 or Day 2? Day 2 begins with the same crap in Day 1...
No trails. 100% roads. The guy picks a YZ 450 and he can't ride it? He needs help from the sweep rider to ride a road? The "hard spot" is a road? Of course the sweeper comes back to ride his bike on the "road".
He thinks its cool to ride roads and passes a car and nearly gets in a head on. But it was important to tell us how fast he went?
He races by homes, horseback riders, cars and drifts to the wrong side of the road on blind turns. Passed a couple locals and splashed them as he rode thru puddles. Rides like a complete jerk! Responsible riders slow down when riding by someones home(s). Passing a horseback rider, slow down. Don't splash locals as you pass.
I hate ride reports that make Dirt Bike riders look like complete jerks.
I will write Western Power Sports about sponsoring such rides. These guys are not "riders". They work in the industry and get paid vacations. Creating a bad image where ever they go...Not a very good promotion of Costa Rica riding vacations. They would have to "pay" me to go ride that, then I would sit on the beach and skip the ride.
There was quite a bit of singletrack that the Polaris couldn't fit through. As usual the videos don't tell the whole story - you really can't tell how slick it was or how rutted up some of the roads were. That ride was about 4.5 hours, of which 2 we were stopped (so a bit over 2 hours of actual riding).I thought the exact same thing, but didn't want to be called out as the troll again It was all roads.... 51 miles.... about ~1hr of riding?
but yet...My comments have little to do with your riding ability.
This mud was knee deep and was at the end of the ride. I was exhausted. Only two of us in our group attempted this one, the rest went around on a bypass and were waiting. Not wanting to get stuck again and hold the group up further, yes the sweep rider rode it up the hill for meThe guy picks a YZ 450 and he can't ride it? He needs help from the sweep rider to ride a road? The "hard spot" is a road? Of course the sweeper comes back to ride his bike on the "road".
Since not everyone is going to have the chance to watch the full videos, here is the "near head on" Dave is referring toHe thinks its cool to ride roads and passes a car and nearly gets in a head on. But it was important to tell us how fast he went?
I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic or if you misunderstood me. I was not in the Polaris, I was just explaining that several of the trails were too narrow for it to fit through. I rode all of the sections that were available to us to ride, didn't skip any of it. I'm not sure what YOUR definition of trails is, but these are all from the day 1 video:I was not aware that you where driving the Polaris? Interesting excuse, for skipping the trails. One does not need to be an "Expert" rider to enjoy trail riding. However, you report mentions "trails", what trails are presented in your video?
Care to re-evaluate that statement?No trails. 100% roads
My observation is based on viewing your video. Riding slow, no problem. The issue is the irresponsible riding you present in your video.
Perhaps those that have been to Randsburg understand my issue with this video. The problem is not the skill level of the rider. Riders of all skill levels ride to Randsburg, some take a longer, more challenging loop. How do you feel about the riders who get on the gas, in Randsburg? Race down the street, pull a wheelie, once they get in town. The privledge to ride into town goes away.
Having common since is not about ones skill level. Those people did not pay to watch you race thru ones village, town or city. Have a talk with Malcom Smith, he loves Baja. He respects the people and he slows down when he comes into a village or rides past someones home. Its called respect for the locals.