I just ordered a 2008 Buell Ulysses and should have it in a few weeks.
My question is, for those that have ridden the PB500 before, would the stock tires on the Ulysses be adequate for the trail conditions? Or would I need something more nobby?
Your stock tires are less than adequate. I definitely would recomend a nobbie tire.
Also, the PB500 would be quite a challenge on your new Buell. It could be done but that depends on your off-road ability/experience. And expect to get some scratches on the new bike over the 3-day ride! The ride is "do-able" on a GS but a 650 dual-sport would be more at home on these routes.
Hey: the KLR250 would be OK for the ride. But put real DOT knobbies on. The Buell is a different story, just look at the ride reports from the other events to see the type of machine this ride is made for.
Hi, I also have a tire question...I have a Suzuki DRZ400s with Kenda 50-50 Trail/Street tires (not stock tires). In your opinion, would these tires be OK or do you still recommend a street legal knobby tire? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I have never ridden in the Pine barrens but I have used a 50/50 tire in some pretty deep sand. With a lil work they will get you through but I just went to a dunlop D606 DOT tire that is 10%on and 90%off it is super smooth on the street and great in the soft sand and mud I ride in here in Ohio.
Jack, I rode this event last year, and it was one of the most enjoyable of everything I rode last year. Is there an ENTRY form available for this year?? I don't want to be left out...
