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Gettin Bent - At the John Penton
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Posted by: 465Stroker

Here is what happens after smacking a ditch, tree, and rolling done a hill at last weekends dust bowl. Traci did this on the hill climb right after the first check point of the first lap. At the end, she told me to check it out - since it was not handling really well. The frame is swayed and twisted 2 - 3 inches, axle bent, grab bar trashed, etc.....

You can see the twist by looking at the foot pegs. And the sway from the other picture.
Rick

Posted by: 465Stroker

Here is the sway in the sub frame.

Posted by:

I'm guessing Traci is OK since you only mentioned the damage to the quad..

I guess having all those sponsors is nice when things like this happen and you need many replacement parts..

Posted by: 465Stroker

She was fine on Saturday, and really sore for the past two days. Next time your at the races, come down and say hello.

Rick

Posted by: Dave400ex

Maybe Lonestar will supply you with a Frame. Do you have Gusseting done to your Frame?

Posted by: 465Stroker

Lonestar does not make frames for a 300EX. Yes the frame was gussetted - something had to bend though. Traci said the worse part was trying to find it at the bottom of the hill with all of the dust - plus trying not to get run over since visability for her and the other racers going buy was zero.

Posted by: chavez

i think this is a pic of tracy sat morning

Posted by: 465Stroker

Yep,
That's her. Good picture.
Rick

Posted by: cdalejef

Rick, I kept trying to get Rico to go down and get a picture of her on the line but I think he is shy!!!

Posted by: 465Stroker

Are ya sure? Rico sent me this picture??

Posted by: cdalejef

Someone took that picture at another race! (notice the grass) This was the first GNCC Rico has ever been to! He used my camera and I know that picture wasn't on there, I think he's trying to fool ya!

Posted by: ZRacer

Hey, Rick. It is nice to see you in the Forum. It is Harlen from District 6. I have had a horrible year racing, but I think my luck has changed. I bought a new Z400, and have raced it three times with good results. I will be going to Mt. Morris for my first National on the Z. I will look for you on the Line. I am glad to hear Traci is OK.

Posted by:

I plead the 5th..

Posted by: cdalejef

Gotcha!!!:devil

Posted by: 465Stroker

Jeff,
Thanks. I heard Rico was a snake.... I was thinking the same thing about the grass in the photo

Posted by:

quote:
Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
Rick, I kept trying to get Rico to go down and get a picture of her on the line but I think he is shy!!!

Shy nothin,,, I hear Rick is like 6' 5 and has arms as big as 23 inch holeshots..I wasn't gettin near his wife..

Posted by: Pappy

HAHAHAA.....dont worry rico....we had your back

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY BACK

:blah

Posted by: cdalejef

LOL........

Posted by: GNCCer

Hey chavez how come the pictures you took of me are not as good as Traci's?

Rico be ware Rick is one mean SOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
j/k the rick I know is a gentle giant

Posted by: Dave400ex

Chavez do you have any Pictures of your 400 it sounds nice?

Posted by: GNCCer

Rick does this mean that Traci might look a little more GREEN for the next race?

Posted by: 465Stroker

More than likely no. I do have a spare red frame at the shop that we will be using for the rest of the year. Traci actually has a complete quad sitting at home that is identical to the white one - which she won 2 championships on - but it is up for sale. Traci really likes the Kawasaki and feels that she can win with it in stock form and maybe some beadlocks, skids and steering dampner. I was trying to persuade her last night - I guess it is still up in the air. I know it would save me a whole day from switching everything to the new frame.

Posted by: Foxrage

465stroker Do you have any pics of Traci's 300 with the whole tc pipe showing? Thanks

Posted by: popo

465Stroker, I don't think you need to worry about Rico stealing your wife. Just that green thang next to her.

You are the envy of most racers. A wife that races,cooks,cleans and lets you spent money on quads.

Where did I go wrong

with my wife, she can't do neither. Wanna trade ? I'll even throw in a Raptor plus a case of Rico's KY moonshine and a bunch of get out of jail cards.

Posted by: 465Stroker

Nac's - I will see what I can come up with...
Popo - I guess that I am just a bit lucky

At least you wife cannont kick you *** on a quad though - there are some downfalls

Posted by: cdalejef

ROFLMAO......good point Rick!

Posted by:

Rick do you realize that pic of Traci will be the wallpaper of 2000+ exrider members..

Posted by: 465Stroker

Thanks for the warning Rico. I am not going to be posting anymore pics now.....
RC

Posted by: toby400ex

hey rick, i will be racing my 300ex in missouri harescrambes this summer and was wondering what would be the best axle and width. I am thinking of getting a lonestar cuz of all the bad things ive heard about durablue , thanx for any info. I cant wait to even get a girl friend that will have the guts to ride with me or one with a quad.:devil

Posted by: Bean

block out her face rick, lol, i seen her in a few dirtwheels ( i think), and u tested out a blaze i think, well, if she can beat u, jus accidently let some air out of her tires, or accidently loosten her fuel line

Posted by: popo

Let me be the first to tell you, after watching Traci and Stephanie run hard at Mt.Morris this weekend. I can attest that Traci would win on flat tires. You need to see them race to really appreciate the the true speed and talent they both have.

And if you’re and 1st yr. racer get the HELLLL out of Stephanie’s way cause she’s gonna run your *** over.

Rick it was a pleasure meeting you and Traci this past weekend.

Posted by: Castor-426ex

popo ive been tryin to sell my wife since the honeymoon....

good luck lmao jp

Posted by: popo

Will you take some skid plates in trade for her ?

Posted by: DarkStarRacing

quote:
Originally posted by ZRacer
Hey, Rick. It is nice to see you in the Forum. It is Harlen from District 6. I have had a horrible year racing, but I think my luck has changed. I bought a new Z400, and have raced it three times with good results. I will be going to Mt. Morris for my first National on the Z. I will look for you on the Line. I am glad to hear Traci is OK.

hey you should call up suzuki and tell them i heard that they are willing to payu people if they do good racing the new z400, i belive i read it in dirtwheels...no BS

Posted by: 465Stroker

Popo,
Nice to meet ya too. Keep in touch at the races.....
RC

Posted by: Castor-426ex

hmm skid plates....if they are DG then no...but Ac i will most def consider it