Last weekend.... Metcalf OHV park just South of San Jose, CA. I've lived in the South Bay for 30+ yrs and I'd never been there. And just about as long since I’ve ridden in dirt.
It was a bit of an eye opener as even the Green/Easy trails were not just smooth dirt roads but were mostly dry with a few puddles (and my ABS/TC is currently non-functional).
I was there early so the park was mostly empty so I did a few laps with no other traffic. I did confirm that my radiator fan and temperature light are functioning but the temp quickly recovered once I got moving…
My Shinko 705s did ok but I was sure I had a flat in the rear at one point but nope… just some mud and I did not air them down for this quick visit.
Anyway, next time I’ll leave the top box off and go when it is completely dry as some of the easy trails were still closed due to CA’s ongoing rainy season.
Mr. BR