Anybody take their 610 to major sand dunes? I've ridden both a YZ-250 smoker and a YZ-450 4-stroke in the dunes. Both with a 10 paddle tire. The 250 smoker was easier to ride in the sand and seemed to enjoy it more. The 450 made some very ugly sounds, but ran well. I was sick as hell with fever when riding it so it may not be a fair comparison. They say that horsepower rules in the dunes. The YZ-450 has more HP than the 2T, but not a lot more. Both are in the 40-50 range. What does the 610 have? I rode my (now sold) DR-400S in the dunes and it was marginal. Anybody taken a 610 duning? I might be taking a trip to Florence later this summer and could take the 610 instead of the 450... I'm thinking the WR-300 is close to perfect for the dunes...
Another NorthWester!!! I'm in Portland. I would say the 610 would make it through the dunes however; do you really want to? Sand needs horsepower, Yes. Sand also needs rpm's and light weight not the 610's forte. CR500, KX500's come to mind. Good luck though, it will be a workout.
And heres how they go up big dunes: http://vimeo.com/10027621 You will love the 610 on the dunez mate!! Dont worry about paddle tyres!! Do you still run a 140 width on the beck? All you need to do is run 6-8psi in the rear and about 8 in the front and get used to sitting back. We have deep soft sand where we go and due to the bikes power and extra weight you will make short work of any dune that stands in your way. Just remember to do this when you return a and you will be sure to have a long lasting bike! Stu
Rremember these P to D Rally machines do it and with full fuel loads can weigh in the 500 pound range. PS Nice photos Stu!!
