hampshire greenlaners

[boney]

hi
are there any hampshire hogs on this forum, ive been out and about a couple of times on by bike but realise it can be a bit risky riding on your own is there anyone going out at the weekend who wouldnt mind a bit of company( i sound like a right billy no mates )lol my mates dont like getting their bikes dirty

cheers dave

[Jeff Kirby]

Hi, I'm based up in Hook, I do a little local trail riding and am often looking for someone to ride with (excuse that poor choice of words on a male dominated site!).......on the bike! Are you on an AT or XR?
There are some great lanes near here, you can do quite a few miles without bothering to many people.
Next time I'm off I'll try to remember to give you a shout. I mostly ride my XR400 (having learnt the AT can be a little cumbersum, particularly in the wet!).

[boney]

hi jeff
cor that was quick i ride an xr 250 ,yeh give me a shout im just south of petersfield so not to far away ive only just bought the xr so im a bit new to this off road lark although i have always done trials ive beenout exploring but a lot of the lanes seem to have been closed down round our way ill pm you my numbers
regards dave

[Grendel]

I'm in Hampshire (Southampton) and ride a 600 TA. Never been off road on it yet and it would be great to join you folks but it would probably have to be easy dirt lanes for a virgin off roader like myself.

[todd5774]

I live in Midhurst, am out on my bike at least twice a week around the Hants lanes, normally starting from around the Petersfield area.

I know the area very well so if you need guiding about or just want some company then post up or email me

toddhinds @ btinternet . com (remove spaces) and il email back my phone no's.

i either ride a xr600 or a gasgas 300 so it can be as technical or as easy as you like. And the pace will not be racing as you never know what you will meet around the corner..

[boney]

hello guys
good to hear from you we will definatly have to meet up im a bit stuffed at the mo as im waiting for a new front brake lever i ordered it from e bay tuesday but good old royal mail is going to let me down i cant see there being any post tommorow .grendal i have to say mate all the trails ive been on are a bit extreme for a transalp it seems to me as alot of trails have been closed the ones that are left seem to be hammered the other guys might know some easier trails but i wouldnt want to take a tranny on the trails ive been on
regards dave

[Grendel]

hello guys
good to hear from you we will definatly have to meet up im a bit stuffed at the mo as im waiting for a new front brake lever i ordered it from e bay tuesday but good old royal mail is going to let me down i cant see there being any post tommorow .grendal i have to say mate all the trails ive been on are a bit extreme for a transalp it seems to me as alot of trails have been closed the ones that are left seem to be hammered the other guys might know some easier trails but i wouldnt want to take a tranny on the trails ive been on
regards dave

Fair enough.
I did wonder about that after posting.

[todd5774]

I'm in Hampshire (Southampton) and ride a 600 TA. Never been off road on it yet and it would be great to join you folks but it would probably have to be easy dirt lanes for a virgin off roader like myself.

I can show you round some lanes that will be suitable for you and the bike, however they are all over in the east of hants, what sort of tyres do you have fitted?

[Grendel]

I have Metzler tourance fitted so not 100% off road tyres.

[todd5774]

oh dear....

you will really struggle on the lanes round here as there is a lot of chalk and flint.

I would suggest at least perilli mt21's or continental tkc 80's as a minimum if you want to do anysort of offroad through the winter. the tyres you have would be fine on some lanes through the summer but they wont find any grip at all in the wet.