Posts: 65
Joined: 6/14/2014
Location: Northville, MI USA
I have a 2015 CRF 250R (yes i know not the fastest) and I want to go to th dunes. I dont have a lot of money though and i need a New back tire , not badly but it would be really nice considering i ride 99%track and trail and 1%dunes.
I just dont know if i should buy a paddle, or a new sand/soft dirt rear tire. I know its gonna be bad riding dune on a 250f with no paddle if i dont get one
Posts: 2634
Joined: 11/10/2015
Location: San Clemente, CA USA
Rock it without the paddle. It'll save you some cash and the high-fives will be overwhelming. Stay on it and stay on top of the sand!
"A link is only as long as your longest strong chain"
Posts: 11471
Joined: 12/28/2008
Location: Wildomar, CA USA
If you do go paddle, make sure it's a skinny six paddle version. Anything bigger really pulls the bike down, the smaller six paddle will allow it to keep on top of the sand more, instead of digging down too much.
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Joined: 5/13/2015
Location: Utica, MI USA
Paddle makes the bike more fun (lift the front tire up in all 5 gears). But you can certainly do everything at Silver Lake without one.
Race Bike: 2018 KTM 350SXF
Other Bikes: 1985 CR80R, 1990 CR250R, 1998 PW80, Specialized Fuse Comp 29.
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Joined: 11/16/2011
Location: Menifee, CA USA
Run super low PSI in the dunes if you go with a knobby.... like 8 or 9 psi. Just enough to keep the bead on.
Braaapin' aint easy.
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Joined: 10/23/2012
Location: Kennewick, WA USA
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/4287/56697/Michelin-StarCross-5-Sand-Tire
I love these... but with money being an issue and riding a 250f I'd stay the hell away from the dunes.
Posts: 983
Joined: 10/10/2008
Location: MI, USA
When you hit a truck or quad head on it wont matter what tire you are running. Save your money and go out in a 4x4 truck to enjoy it. That place is always stupid packed and sketchy.
Posts: 36
Joined: 5/3/2017
Location: Pinckney, MI USA
I agree...We went out in June for a Friday/Saturday. Friday= fun (not too many people). Saturday= death wish, I think I only rode for a couple minutes. I had more fun in our Wrangler with my wife and two kids than on the bike.
2008 Honda CRF450R
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Location: MI, USA
Posts: 226
Joined: 11/11/2015
Location: Cottondale, AL USA
I've rode little Sahara in Ok before on a 250f and no paddle tire. It was fun and really not that bad. But I also love riding in the sand.
