Log Crossing

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 10:54 pm Jul 20 2007

I was crossing a log the other day, couldn't have been more than 1-1.5 feet diameter. I was in 2nd or 3rd gear, and I wheelied over it.

On several other occasions, I would come up to a similar log, and sort of kiss my front tire off of it, then throw my bars forward when my rear hit.

My question is, how is the correct way to hit the log? The second technique I've listed is how I usually climb the logs that are 2ft+, but the smaller logs seem all right to wheelie over, didn't throw me off or anything. What do you think?

IdahoCharley · Post by **IdahoCharley** » 12:15 am Jul 21 2007

I think if your wheeling over logs that are 12-18 inchs in diameter in 2 or 3rd gear and going over logs 24 inchs in diameter and greater without any problems you should be giving the majority of us lessons.

Got any videos of your technic to share???

thebleakness · Post by **thebleakness** » 03:11 am Jul 21 2007

I'm thinking the same exact thing as you IC... If your hitting logs that size in 2nd or 3rd they've been built up and are now a ramp. :D

Jeb · Post by **Jeb** » 06:43 am Jul 21 2007

I like to bunny hop over logs larger than 3 ft diameter . . .

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 06:19 pm Jul 21 2007

here is a video of 2001kdx and me riding:

log crossing soon 2 come

GS · Post by GS » 06:43 pm Jul 21 2007

Not too sure about that 'music' selection.....

Looking forward to the log crossing

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 08:06 pm Jul 21 2007

I'll find a nice log and show you a nice crossing. Maybe I'll even get a nice crash in there too, probably what that video is missing!

That video sucks anyway, and I'm in it!

Jeb · Post by **Jeb** » 08:31 pm Jul 21 2007

Looks like a couple a buds havin' a good time . . .

Post by **Indawoods** » 08:33 pm Jul 21 2007

My sister-in-law rode with us today for the first time.... she has never been in the woods and we took her down log crossing 101 trail. She went over every log on the trail and never lost control or crashed. I was very proud of her.... before we went we went over the basics and she remembered them as I watched her from behind. Some of them were as large as 1 foot in diameter.... that may not seem very big but you must remember that this was on a TTR 125 and she is a beginner.

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 12:11 pm Jul 22 2007

2001kdx wrote: That video sucks anyway, and I'm in it!

maybe thats why it sucks

Green Hornet · Post by **Green Hornet** » 06:32 pm Jul 23 2007

I USE A CHAINSAW.....

The MTA does not bother you behind there????

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 06:38 pm Jul 23 2007

Green Hornet wrote:I USE A CHAINSAW.....

the only oil we are burning is from our bikes

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 03:12 pm Sep 04 2007

I got a video of Ondatrail and I crossing a log maybe 15 inches diameter, raised a couple inches off the ground... I think his rear is too stiff and it's kicking him up.

Onda:

Me on the 'zook:

My shock is valved for MX but I've clicked it to where it works and it swallows logs pretty nicely... anything 1ft or smaller I can't even feel. The forks on the other hand,,,, Are clicked to full soft and still a bit harsh.

Jeb · Post by **Jeb** » 06:24 pm Sep 04 2007

I've not seen a 'zook move that slowly

Seriously, Ondatrail seemed to be moving around a bit quicker!!

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 06:50 pm Sep 04 2007

I was focusing on the right technique for the log... When we actually get 'ondatrail' .... well he'll tell you

Don't make me get helmet cam footage Jeb!

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 07:41 pm Sep 04 2007

Jeb wrote:Seriously, Ondatrail seemed to be moving around a bit quicker!!

Yea it's definately easier to do everything on the kdx now. Unfortuately I need to stop hitting logs RT180 style (1.stand up 2.hit it 3.shudder and ache afterwards from having no suspension

)

Jeb · Post by **Jeb** » 08:17 pm Sep 04 2007

I'm lookin' forward to some more vids!!

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 04:48 pm Sep 23 2007

Here's a quick vid of me riding some of the trails behind my house, All I got is a crappy Digital Camera

I had to cut it down for youtube, do you guys know of any free upload spots that allow larger than 100MB?

JMETTEER · Post by **JMETTEER** » 10:38 pm Oct 16 2007

Here is a video of me crossing a log Sunday, it was between 24-28" tall. The video show's two different techniques. The log is on a sloped section of trail, up hill the first time, down hill the second.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=H6ECSXje_uI

Later,

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 03:27 pm Oct 17 2007

Looks good!

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