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Getting those Perfect Photos

Posted 6th Dec 20206th Feb 2021 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Camera, Gear

Capturing that perfect photo is partly a game of chance, and partly about being prepared. I mean, you have to be there, and you have to take the photo, so that’s not completely down to chance. . but if it’s an action shot, and the […]

Trial & Error

Posted 5th Oct 20206th Feb 2021 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Beta Evo 250, Local Dirt Spins, Trials

Ok, so I picked this wee sweetie up about a month or two ago. She’s a used Beta Evo 250 2T… seems to be in good condition, i only adjusted the levers to my preference and changed the transmission oil and we’ve already started making […]

Suspension

Posted 12th Jan 20203rd Feb 2021 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

The 2016 500 EXC should have be sprung as standard with 4.6 springs in the forks and a 7.2kg spring on the shock. The previous owner must have been a big guy, as my used model came fitted with 5.0 springs in the front, and […]

Suspension & swingarm bearings

Posted 30th Nov 201916th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Some people say that if you have €100 to spend on your bike, then spend €99 of it on suspension. I’m not sure I agree with the 99:1 ratio, but definitely 50:50 .. your suspension is the most important part of your bike IMO. Like […]

Tipping Away

Posted 11th Aug 201924th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Husky TE300, Local Dirt Spins

A couple of spins to Tipp over the weekend saw us explore some old, and some new trails, and make some new friends too. It’s great when you meet another group of riders that you kinda know to see from previous events, but don’t really […]

Single Track Training

Posted 27th Jul 201920th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Beta xTrainer, Local Dirt Spins

A few of us decided to have an enduro training session, and yesterday was the arranged day for it. Five of us headed off from Ennis at around 2pm and, after stopping for coffee and chocolate eclairs, were on the bikes for around 4pm. 4 […]

Tyres and Tubes

Posted 12th Nov 20187th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

It seems everyone you talk to is running different tyres and pressures, and everyone has an opinion on what works best. What they really should be saying though, is what works best for them. A tyre that works well in dry sand might not do […]

Sunday Morning Spin

Posted 21st May 201815th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Husky TE300, Local Dirt Spins

A lot of erosion from the recent rains have been tearing up some of those trails and created some deep ruts that you really want to avoid. The mud was slippery as hell and some of the trails were rockier than normal. Dropped the bike […]

Exploring and testing

Posted 28th Apr 201824th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Gear, Navigation

Out in exploring the trails again. Super day for it. Dressed fashionably and all :o) Took the cycling bike to Dromore another day to test those new etrex maps, they seem to work really well so happy with that result too.    

Wheel Bearings

Posted 12th Jan 201817th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Ever had a wheel bearing failure? You get that metal on metal knocking from the back wheel, and it kinda ruins your day, right.. Seeing as I’ve had a number of ruined days, these days I consider wheel bearings as a consumable, a service item, […]

Turkey Run 2017

Posted 9th Dec 20177th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Beta xTrainer, Bike Trips, Local Dirt Spins, Navigation

Kilfenora was the starting point and most of today’s waypoints were in or around the Burren. The new xTrainer was brought out for the run today, she has about 10 hours up now, so the suspension is bedding in at this stage. The front end […]

Three Men and a Honda 50

Posted 22nd Jan 201724th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Husky TE300, Local Dirt Spins

So the Husaberg has a fuel pump issue and won’t start. But fear not!! Murph, our fearless handyman has a plan B. The off-road capable, always ready, Honda Cub 90.

Paddy Dakar 2016

Posted 29th Sep 201624th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Bike Trips, Husky TE300, Local Dirt Spins

Well.. another year, another Paddy Dakar. This year was a bit of a wash out, or maps were wet, the big ‘berg was having fuel pump problems, there was a broken chain on a CRF, just nothing seemed to be going our way .. so […]

Cleaning and Oiling your Air Filter

Posted 12th Apr 201616th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Ok, you’ve probably heard it before, but keeping your Air Filter clean and oiled is massively important. It’s the one part, that neglected or used incorrectly, will have a huge impact on cylinder wear. We ride dirt bikes, in the dirt. There’s dust and mud and […]

Oil & Filter changes

Posted 12th Apr 201616th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Changing your oil and filters regularly is important if you want to keep your bike in top condition. It’s a simple process that everyone should easily be able to do themselves, but there are a few things to note on any bike before you start. […]

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Soft Tuesday in the Tower 😉 Soft Tuesday in the Tower 😉
Sunday trials training 😆 Two TXT280s and a Evo Sunday trials training 😆
Two TXT280s and a Evo 250 factory 💪

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