[Ridgerunner]

i have asked this before and i am still vague. I have an 08 crf230f. 132/45 uncorked. i was invited to the sand dunes the first of ocober. i do not believe i will enjoy the sand so i do not want to buy a paddle tire. Can my bike handle the soft sand for a one time run? I will air down and i know i will have to pin it. but i also do not want to make the run if i will not be able to ride.
(total cost about 100 dollars for fuel, rip rod, snacks etc.) so please forgive my stupidity what i need is a simple yes or no. (learning disability, or early onset demensia i'm not sure) thanks

[Asmith]

You'll be able to cruise around a little, but you won't be climbing any big hills or doing any sidehilling.

Sand needs power...finesse just doesn't cut it.

[acjjkamp]

if you stay on the hard pack (shore) you'll be ok, but if you go into the soft sand, you wont like it

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What they said, and install a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket that you'll keep on it after you leave the dunes,too.
Just do it and you'll see why. Doug

[chillyengineer]

Big up for the 14 tooth