Arizona Peace Trail Speed run attempt. Day 1 (#53) Sand everywhere, and a few really cool ridges.

[@n00bist723]

So a basic tip for soft sand is speed and stand up on the pegs. It's counter intuitive as when you approach stuff that makes you uncomfortable you want to sit down and go slower for more control, but with soft sand that will tired you out more and make it harder, what you want to stand so that you're not adding mass and momentum when the bike wallows around, let the bike kinda find and make it's own path and loosely guide it and you want the speed to go more over the top of it rather than through it. Kinda like how a boat works where the faster it goes the higher out of the water it rides. There are videos out there that explain this stuff way better than I can I recommend looking at a couple to get some different takes. Respect for getting out there and hitting the dirt.

[@TheIronRide]

Im glad you joined the ride here on KZbin. Thank you for the advice. I always appreciate good riding tips. Lord knows I need them. 🤠 Believe it or not, I know the concept of sand riding, It's the execution I have a problem with. 🤣 I've ridden long deep washes before but with no gear and a much better front tire. The weight got in my head for sure, and the front tire certainly didn't help. I've recently managed to shed some weight with different camping gear and added tires better suited for sand. I plan on taking on that section again. I will definitely keep your advice in mind. Thank you again. 🙂👍

[@richardalvarez6768]

The faster you go on the sand the easier it is to ride, you may feel like you're going to slip out at times but just mantain the same speed and the bike will straighten itself out. If you freak out and slow down the bike will just dig into the sand and make you stall , then potentially tip over..

[@TheIronRide]

I learned firsthand about slowing down and digging in. 🤣 I do appreciate the advice. Contrary to what I displayed on this trail, I have ridden sand very successfully before. Long, soft washes, actually. However, I did not have any gear with me at the time, and I had a better front tire 🤷‍♂️. The weight of my camping gear got in my head on this ride. I honestly just needed to get out of my own way. I have switched to more aggressive tires and changed up my load out since. I will be taking on this section of the Arizona Peace Trail again. You'll have to watch and see if I can get out of my head and follow your advice. 🤠. And as always, thank you for joining me.

[@SandraHathaway-o1s]

Good job Jeremy

[@TheIronRide]

Thank you ma'am 🤠

[@azules9780]

It's cool to see you out there trying it and getting after it but I'll admit, this was painful to watch. I wish I could've been there to tell you what to do and give you guidance etc. I'm saying this as a Dad who just went with his son to buy him his first motorcycle and I rode it home for him so he could learn in a safer environment. But I'm glad he's stepping out of his comfort zone and doing it just like you. Take care and be safe!

[@TheIronRide]

awe. Thanks dad. 🤣 Let me tell ya it was painful to ride 😋. I've been riding for over 20 years. None of it was off-road, and correct off-road riding feels very wrong to me. 🤷‍♂️😆 I am trying though. I know most of the concepts of riding off-road. It's the execution I'm having trouble with. I'll get the hang of it eventually. I've ridden sand successfully before, but that was unloaded. The weight definitely got in my head. I am going to ride that section again. Hopefully, I'll make you proud next time. 🤞🤠

[@allenr265]

You should be going faster and standing up on the pegs. Weight has nothing to do with it. I have a 1200 GS with full camping gear so I'm very heavy. You'll tier less. 😊👍👍 Good job mate.

[@TheIronRide]

Thank you for the advice. And for watching. But weight has something to do with it. Mostly messing with my head 🤣. My front tire was not helpful either. I have remedied all of those "problems" now I just have to get out of my head and ride it like I know how. 🤠 Getting stuck was totally my fault. I will be taking on that section again. I will push through it a little faster next time. At least, that's the plan. 🤷🤣

[@wallacerobertsconsulting2894]

I've seen others complete the AZPT on motorcycles, but mostly dual-sport thumpers that are half the weight of your KLR. Also, they carried very little luggage. Deep sand is a beast, that's for sure. I know the "stand on the pegs, go faster" advice, but when you have to turn, that doesn't work; as soon as you slow for the turn, the bike sinks in. Easy solution would be to take a dual-sport with someone following you in a SxS, carrying the gear for both of you; that way, you could go super light & fly through most sections.

[@TheIronRide]

It's always good to see your comments. I have managed to lighten my load considerably, and I've been putting in some sand "training" riding. Lol. Ive also put on tires better suited to sand and improved my navigation hardware. I am already making plans to try another "speed run" of the AZPT on the KLR. I may not fly through sections but it should be a little easier next time. 🤞

[@lukeschumann]

THIS IS GODS WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. AMEN! FIRST VIDEO OF YOURS I'VE SEEN AND THAT COMMENT MADE ME SUBSCRIBE. THANK YOU LORD

[@TheIronRide]

It didn't start out this way, but I feel like God has called me to use this channel as a ministry. I'm no preacher or bible scholar, so it should be interesting, at least 😆. Thank you for joining me. "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17. Welcome to the Iron Ride.

[@allenr265]

How do you like your MSR adventure gear? 😊

[@TheIronRide]

It great gear. Durable, Inexpensive, high quality gear. I think the water bladder holder is one of my favorite things about the jacket. I just bought the MSR gloves based on the quality of the adventure gear because I've had a hard time finding good Inexpensive riding gloves. So far I absolutely love all of it. I get compliments on it alot too. 🤠

[@motarded4214]

I think you've committed the common new adv rider sin. You've packed too much shit on to your bike. If you don't use it, lose it.

[@TheIronRide]

You might be right. I have changed my loadout. Switched to some lighter gear and got rid of a few pounds of excess weight. I put some slightly more aggressive tires on and upgraded my suspension. Hopefully, that will take me through this section when I try it again. 🤞🤠