FZ1 Adventure Tourer

[hazra]

Who says an FZ1 won't go off road...

 

[R Doug]

It has to be ridden, not pushed, off road before it can be an adventure tourer.  

[Joey Stalin]

Put something like a Tourance on there and it'll be perfect!

[hazra]

It has to be ridden, not pushed, off road before it can be an adventure tourer.  

He is riding it.  I just thought it was funny to see an FZ1 in the weeds like that.

[ZZR12]

Those Avon Storm 2 Ultra's have some off road capabilities.

[Scratch33]

Redfox and I found some nice PA logging roads on our Fizzys last weekend - thanks to Garmin's insistence that dotted lines should appear solid.

[hazra]

WHERE?

Sorry... would you be willing to share that information?  

[R Doug]

He is riding it.  I just thought it was funny to see an FZ1 in the weeds like that.

Going by the picture posted, our definitions of riding differ    

Besides, I'm only kidding around w/ you.  It's a funny picture.

You should make sure that image is posted on the FZ1 website.  

[ZZR12]

R Doug, are you questioning my offroad ability's? You might be right, it's been years since I sold my RM250, and I'm a tad more cautious on the Fizzer. Hazra went through first and I told him to watch the heavy metal cable that ran from the gaurd rail to the ground, then when I rode through I ended up sticking my foot rite in it . Oh well it was fun

[hazra]

Going by the picture posted, our definitions of riding differ    

Coming from someone on a KTM Adventure... yeah, I can see that    Unfortunately, I don't have the inseam for a bike like that!  (I say that of course to divert your attention from my pathetic off road abilities).  I figured the FZ would do in a pinch on a dirt road, but it still looks funny in the woods.

Unfortunately the video of that event is too blurry to bother posting...

[R Doug]

   

The Fox Racing shirt does add credibility.  But, I want to see you riding the bike, not pushing it.  

[Scratch33]

WHERE?

Sorry... would you be willing to share that information?  

I'd need to doublecheck my Garmin to give you exacts - IIRC we were a couple miles west of Artemas when we veered off semi-paved onto dirt and things got really hilly.

[ZZR12]

It looks like I'm pushing it, but I'm riding it, he has other pics that he promises to post to save whats left of my dignity. And hopefully no one from Fox Racing will see this picture, or they will hunt me down and take there shirt back.  

[hazra]

Not much better, but you can tell you're on the bike at least.  

 

We should have taken pictures Monday.

[R Doug]

   My bad, I was coming from the angle ZZR12 was pushing the bike.

Now you must tell how you got off on the path less traveled.  

[ZZR12]

  Well, It was a day much like this one. We were Going down Route 30 in Adirondack state park, I saw a sign that read "BRIDGE CLOSED". After convincing Hazra that it was a good idea to see were this untraveled deserted road went, we by passed the barricade, and went on a cool adventure. I will list below the reasons Hazra had for not doing it.

1. We might get in trouble  
2. He didn't know were the road went and he was scared  
3. He had his period  
4. His legs are to short to touch the ground, and that's bad for off roading  
5. We had to many miles to do that day  
6. His mommy said no  

[Scratch33]

 We were Going down Route 30 in Adirondack state park, I saw a sign that read "BRIDGE CLOSED". After convincing Hazra that it was a good idea to see were this untraveled deserted road went, we by passed the barricade, and went on a cool adventure.

That's one of my weaknesses too - does the sign mean CLOSED closed, or just kinda closed?  Let's find out!!

[ZZR12]

I agree, closed to who or what?   Screw it lets go!!!!!

[Scratch33]

I've occasionally found bridges in a sufficient state of repair (or disrepair) for a motorcycle to make it across.  

Just ignore the creaking noises and any shouting behind you.  

[hazra]

That's one of my weaknesses too - does the sign mean CLOSED closed, or just kinda closed?  Let's find out!!

It was pretty closed...

 

But it did have a pretty well used path around the guard rails.  The cables at the far end made it interesting getting off the bridge, but it was in good condition.

[hazra]

  Well, It was a day much like this one. We were Going down Route 30 in Adirondack state park, I saw a sign that read "BRIDGE CLOSED". After convincing Hazra that it was a good idea to see were this untraveled deserted road went, we by passed the barricade, and went on a cool adventure. I will list below the reasons Hazra had for not doing it.

1. We might get in trouble  
Well, we could have...  

2. He didn't know were the road went and he was scared  
I heard banjos!  

3. He had his period  
Who wants to ride unknown roads while retaining water?

4. His legs are to short to touch the ground, and that's bad for off roading  
See my comments above regarding tall bikes and short legs  

5. We had too many miles to do that day  
FTFY  

6. His mommy said no  
That was your mommy...