Another excellent event. Tough and challenging but good fun just the same. It was how I remember Enduro's of the 80's
I didn’t catch the number of entries but it seemed a good turn out.
Congrats to all those that set this event up.
The mud in the pits was a bit intimidating at first, as was the first lap, by the time I sorted out my problems around midday the track had dried out a lot and was much more enjoyable, although the last half still kept you on your toes.
During the usual late Sat. night repairs I stuffed up installing my clutch.
Had to take it apart after the first lap to confirm and fix a simple washer that had slipped out of place.
It was ideal working conditions.
The harbringer of doom only documented his own doom this time
Problem No 1 though was a leaking fuel cap. I had to stop part way in to see what was biting my nuts only to realize it was bloody petrol spewing out of the tank. It was the longest 11 K’s I have ever ridden. Every time civilization came into view I would think my pain would soon be over but then I would find the track wound back into the bush again.
Another Geoff decided to call it quits after one lap, he was cursing not putting new rubber on his XR 500 so he offered me his fuel cap which surprised us both by being a near perfect fit on the KDX. The XR cap was a little bit deeper so pressed up against the tank but it kept the fuel in for me.
While the track was challenging I found it was really enjoyable when I wasn’t in pain.
The little KDX has turned out to be a good buy, a few teething problems to sort out but I really enjoy riding it.
I only heard a little about the police thing and that was that the cops were trespassing. The event was all on private property.
If anyone has a good fuel cap for a KDX 175 or 200 I would be interested.
I have found the cap from my later model 200 C3 fits the 175 but I will need to replace it with something to complete the 200
Next stop, Harrow
