EDC 2017 Maroc Ride Report
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Re: EDC 2017 Maroc Ride Report
Objectively speaking, to me,it seemed tight enough going on the autoroute both to keep up and pass faster traffic.......limped home slowly on a burnt out clutch after only a few kms of softer going.
Other than that it from what I observed to coped well at slower on and off road speeds ........missing the over 600cc bikes ability to cruise and also power and or torque their way out of deeper going.
Sheep skin on saddle meant standard is inadequate for sustained riding?.... Don't know if it would be able to pull higher gearing to assist without research?.......Cycle shorts would assist no doubt too?
Would benefit from a centre stand I'd say in case of e.g. a puncture and when resting on soft going......easy to drop over.
Good cycle parts etc as usual for Honda..... nice package.
The moto that gave a great account of itself especially on the road twisties was the CCM450. of Bob.......what a safe and progressive rider... a rocket on the road!!!....nimble and fast......like a BMX with 50bhp.....hard enough for my old XT to keep up and the odd bigger bike. What a surprise!!!
If they could shoe horn a plus 600cc motor it would be even better IMO!!!
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Re: EDC 2017 Maroc Ride Report
aliwakeskate wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:49 pm Right folks, as the report has reached Merzouga here is Part 1 of the 'EDC Maroc 2017' feature film...
Enjoy!
Direct Link here https://youtu.be/abUSiJdW9hA:
Great stuff Al...thanks for taking the time to compile.
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Rest Day
We take tea/coca-cola in Café Français in Rissani and watch the hectic world go by....there's a souk in off the main street and some visit and buy some souvenirs.
Piles of boulders are in the road at each open manhole to stop you riding into them....I off course wrote a stern letter ( in triplicate ) to the local council demanding an answer as to why there were no traffic cones and signs
The others will play and explore.
Others take a ride along the perimeter of the Erg Chebbi to an auberge for refreshments on the balcony ....
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We take tea/coca-cola in Café Français in Rissani and watch the hectic world go by....there's a souk in off the main street and some visit and buy some souvenirs.
Piles of boulders are in the road at each open manhole to stop you riding into them....I off course wrote a stern letter ( in triplicate ) to the local council demanding an answer as to why there were no traffic cones and signs
The others will play and explore.
Others take a ride along the perimeter of the Erg Chebbi to an auberge for refreshments on the balcony ....
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Re: EDC 2017 Maroc Ride Report
Russ, surprisingly, the big 990 was a joy to ride through the dunes, really surprised me, it was nice to have the leccy start too
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Re: EDC 2017 Maroc Ride Report
young old bob two legs .....he can move a lot quicker than most when the mood takes him ....fast old boy is bob
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whats the wether forcast ..wheres me map
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...and Dayne could certainly ride it!!!!....just don't tell him that.
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Yip Steve......a good progressive rider....we had a few good scorches along....have to keep the cobwebs at bay eh?
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We return to Merzouga centre for another lazy tea stop and park up to find some other fatboys already there.....
Al and Rob wanted their picture taken with the lovely coloured drawings of leaves in the background.....Rob said it matched the colour of his eyes and brought out a vibrant influx of colours that accentuated his hair style
Nice hair.......
Al and Rob wanted their picture taken with the lovely coloured drawings of leaves in the background.....Rob said it matched the colour of his eyes and brought out a vibrant influx of colours that accentuated his hair style
Nice hair.......
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