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Jun 26, 2009 | 05:21 AM

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Finger Mullet

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Originally Posted by neilaction

For sure the KLX doesn't have the ideal power to weight ratio for really soft sand.
Just be aware of the principals and it will help you.
Weight back, power on. Full.

Oh I agree neil, just some call it sand when it sould be called hard pack.

Jun 26, 2009 | 05:39 AM

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neilaction

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Oh I agree neil, just some call it sand when it sould be called hard pack.

Yes, we get serious sand here as well.
Here are some pics from one of the most popular spots to ride around here. Lancelin.
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I don't take the KLX up there.
Its not that much fun riding it in that much sand.

Jun 26, 2009 | 06:34 AM

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WestOzKLX

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Oh I agree neil, just some call it sand when it sould be called hard pack.

If you look had enough you can see my red face having just pulled the bike out of the ditch having had a "horizontal rest" trying to gun this hill on "The Sand Highway."

Jun 26, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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If you look had enough you can see my red face having just pulled the bike out of the ditch having had a "horizontal rest" trying to gun this hill on "The Sand Highway."