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Posted by: cletusEX
It all depends what weather site you look at.
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USMD0236.html
Posted by: seatec
this weather is killing me. if it stays like today i might want to go but some say rain tomorrow plus high winds. hmm maybe thats why i bought my moose expedition suit. lol
Posted by: seatec
Well, the YFz made the decision about wether or not i should race tomorrow. I was installing my billet decomp plug and Pep SHock covers when i saw that my left front tire was not lining up right. looked at the A-Arms but they looked ok so i checked the Tie rod and what do you know. Its bent to sh$t. And not just a little bit either. Greg remember when we went back in the woods a second time and you had to wait for me longer than usual when i hit that tree and almost broke my thumb? Well, thats when i mustve happend. its just stpid of me to only look at the a-arms and not the Tie rod.
Of course now that i need tie rods nobody is selling on yfzcentral or ebay. Just my luck.
ill find some though.
So count me out for tomorrow.
Posted by: greghall
Im sure Dirt First may have some call them 410-686-9683 hurry up they may close early.
Posted by: seatec
Too late. shouldve thought of that myself. Hey Greg, how about lending me the TRX. lol J/K
I should hook up wiht Eric and go down to shoot some cool footage of the Race.
Posted by: cletusEX
I'm definitely going to Budds. If any of you all make it, I'll be in a black F-250 Crew Cab with a 20' white enclosed trailer. My names Nick come on over and say hello.
Posted by: seatec
I just talked to eric. he is going with a friend and will be in a F150 with a double axle trailer. I might show up to shoot some Vid of you guys.
Posted by: chucked
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and you had to wait for me longer than usual
hahaha, so you have to have him wait for u too??
Posted by: seatec
Hey, i dont know your abilities on a quad but wait till you see how fast Greg is. He had to wait several times for me to catch up and i think he was taking it easy too.
Posted by: chucked
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Hey, i dont know your abilities on a quad but wait till you see how fast Greg is. He had to wait several times for me to catch up and i think he was taking it easy too.
haha exactly what i was thinking, ive ridden with him before, the only way i would stay up with him i thought i was gonna crash all the time.
Posted by: seatec
as i did and have the bent tie rod to prove it.
Posted by: cletusEX
If your not on the verge of crashing your not going fast enough!
Posted by: greghall
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Originally posted by chucked
haha exactly what i was thinking, ive ridden with him before, the only way i would stay up with him i thought i was gonna crash all the time.
Man if you guys think Im fast Im SLOW ride with Andy from Dirt First,Go to a GNCC & ride that you will be blown away by the speeds & the talent that you will see.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
If your not on the verge of crashing your not going fast enough!
Yeah thats my proplem when I get going to fast I think of getting hurt & back down,thats why my first lap was aways the fastest,second or third lap I would get tired & make a little mistake & back off to play it safe.But it worked the rest of the guys would wreck more
Posted by: seatec
Help, im surrounded by lunatics!
Posted by: greghall
Seatec your bent tie rod wont make a diference in that mudd. you just have to point & go you dont need to steer, stay in the ruts its like a train ride
Posted by: seatec
aS i said lunatics hehe
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
I am gonna be at budds. look for the green KFX with hipers on it.
Oh and if you see a tall guy standing next to it it aint me I am the short one.
Posted by: seatec
In a scared voice " i see short people...All the time"
Posted by: seatec
It's all Greg's fault.
Posted by: RTSE440
seatec,
Shoulda gave me a call.....I know where there are some good YFZ tie-rods that are just sitting. Heck, the guy would have even pulled one off for you.
Posted by: seatec
i figured as much but didnt want to bother that guy since he is kind of busy with things!
Posted by: RTSE440
Never too busy for a freind!
AAAWWWWWWW. Aint that sweet Gotta run.....there's a terriffic show on the Lifetime Network right now, then I gotta figure out where I left my testosterone
Posted by: greghall
Man it must have been a mess at Budds,did Eric really go,he's proply not thawed out yet if he went.Man it was pretty cold today!
Posted by: greghall
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Originally posted by seatec
aS i said lunatics hehe
what that was a little bend if you reall hit a tree you'll have a three wheeler I bent more tie rods then I could count on my 400EX and my thumb reminds me of every one when I bend it the wrong way
Posted by: chucked
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Originally posted by greghall
Man it must have been a mess at Budds,did Eric really go,he's proply not thawed out yet if he went.Man it was pretty cold today!
ive been riding since 10 am, it sucked until about 1 when we got a fire started and dried out. I gotta tear my top end apart because I got a nasty tick, i think its the cam chain. Greg i bet that pipe sounds nice as crap.
Posted by: seatec
Thanx Chris!
Greg, my poor little thumbs is needed you know! Eric really went and yeah he probbaly is frozen to the core. WIsh i coudve been there.
Posted by: greghall
Chucked I doubt there is anything wrong with the EX it may need a oil change & valve adjustment.Hey seatec I dont wish I was there no way it was way to misrable to have fun today.
Posted by: seatec
Greg, your telling me that if you couldve gone, you would not have? yeah right!
Posted by: chucked
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Originally posted by greghall
Chucked I doubt there is anything wrong with the EX it may need a oil change & valve adjustment.Hey seatec I dont wish I was there no way it was way to misrable to have fun today.
valves are perfect and I just changed the oil, I think I might check the valves one more time though... Its weird because when I go down hills in like second and just idle down it, it stops, it doesnt do it when the motors cold, and the higher I rev the more it goes away.
Posted by: greghall
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Originally posted by seatec
Greg, your telling me that if you couldve gone, you would not have? yeah right!
NO WAY I just brought the baby home today Im lucky Im on the computer know.
Posted by: cletusEX
Just got home from Budds a little while ago. The track was pretty nice, only a couple mud holes. That wind made it a long wait. I met Eric and his buddy. They both did pretty well. As for me, it's been one thing after another with this bike. Today the clutch went on the first lap. I have no idea what exactly is broke, I guess I'll find out when I tear into it. Only made it maybe 2 miles into the woods and then she crapped out. 
Posted by: seatec
Cletus. sorry to hear about your quad man. somebody helped you get it out of the woods?
Posted by: greghall
Hummm dont know what the noise could be mine use to make alot of tapping when it was hot & ran hard which was most of the time.Recheck the valves it should be ok.Are you sure its not in the trans 2nd gear wear fast in the EX mine use to whine a little.
Posted by: greghall
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Originally posted by cletusEX
Just got home from Budds a little while ago. The track was pretty nice, only a couple mud holes. That wind made it a long wait. I met Eric and his buddy. They both did pretty well. As for me, it's been one thing after another with this bike. Today the clutch went on the first lap. I have no idea what exactly is broke, I guess I'll find out when I tear into it. Only made it maybe 2 miles into the woods and then she crapped out.
Do you know who won any of the classes?Man smoked the clutch dont but anything but stock fibers back in you will regret it.pull it apart & see how many smoked.
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah there where a couple guys who worked at Budds out on the course with 4x4s pulling people out. I broke all the way in the back, right by the dragstrip so we just pulled it out to the strip and down the road to the parking area.
He Chucked both mine an my brothers make tapping noises when they get hot. Just make sure the valves are adjusted.
Posted by: seatec
You Guys gonna be at Tomahawk in two weeks?
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah I'll be at Tomahawk. Hopefully I'll be able to break this bad luck streak I got going.
Posted by: seatec
yeah i hope so. im going to be there barring a natural disaster.
Posted by: greghall
I'm hoping to get out there too,but I need skids before I go out there,dont know if i"ll have the cash
Posted by: seatec
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Originally posted by greghall
I'm hoping to get out there too,but I need skids before I go out there,dont know if i"ll have the cash
Be great if you could make it.
man, im sure dying to know how Eric did.
Posted by: greghall
I'll see what happens i'll check in later have to do some chores
Posted by: seatec
ok
Posted by: cletusEX
Eric raced the vet class. I think he finished up like 5th or 6th. He did pretty good out there from what I saw.
Posted by: seatec
good for him!
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
Hey guys I had an awsome time today! I feel that I had a good race that could have been better. I placed 6th and my buddy Jim was 7th in the Vet class. I got stuck in the first mud bog in the woods and lost about five minutes trying to get the green machine off of a fallen tree. After I got going again I got stuck behind a slow train of guys trying to find a line through some really rutted up trails. When we got out to the flat track I wasted about 7-10 guys and was on my own the rest of the race. I could have spent all day out on the flat track( I love going fast hence the aka Fullspeedjunky). I did smack a coulple of trees and I rolled off a 3' drop other than the leg cramp and the total lack of stamina I feel good about my first race. I would say that if I had not bought a camelback yesterday there would have been no way I could have finished.
Nick.. sucks that your ride has let you down again and I hate to tell you that things happen in threes!! J/K 
I hope things are better for you at Tomahawk because it sounds like we are going to have a good turnout on the 18th.
Well I am going to take a dip in the Jaccuzie with the wife and then I am going to pass out. I should have pics ready tommorrow
Cya
Eric
Posted by: greghall
Good ride Eric Im gonna try to ride Tomahawk, but I may ride B class that vet class is tuff,congrats on your first race.How did you like it are you hooked now. I was after my first one I finished third in the two stroke class when all they had was 2 & 4 stroke & got a trophy that really hooked me on the sport there is nothing like offroad racing
Posted by: seatec
Congrtats on your 6th pl. finish. Glad you had a good time. What made you go with the Vet Class?
I will be there at Tomahawk. Will make absolutely sure that the YFZ is ready to this time. Got Tusk Chrome Moly Tie rods on the way and should be on before weekend. Speaking of Weekend. WHat you got planned for Sat/Sun?
PS. Email the pics to me if you want them posted instead of linking them.
Posted by: Honda5
a few questions
1 where is tomahawk?
2 who is going to rausch creek may 15,16
3 who is going to ride both days
4 is anyone takeing kids
5 where is everyone riding this weekend
p.s. sounds like all you racers had a good weekend!
Posted by: seatec
a few questions
1 where is tomahawk? http://www.tomahawkmx.com
2 who is going to rausch creek may 15,16. I am
3 who is going to ride both days Dont know yet. Very possible
4 is anyone takeing kids. Don't have any.
5 where is everyone riding this weekend. Most likely Sugar Hill.
p.s. sounds like all you racers had a good weekend! Not me.
Posted by: checkster
Hey Eric,
What kind of race was it? TT
check
Posted by: seatec
quote:
Originally posted by checkster
Hey Eric,
What kind of race was it? TT
check
Nah, was a HS.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
Damn....wow it hurts to type. I need to get into better shape.
D&B I am going to Rausch on both days. I will be bringing my family and camping.
Seatec the laddy that singed me up said I should run vet so I did and man there was some talent in that class! I doubt I will run it again. the b class a lot of people in it but I think I could have had a better race in that class. The vets had some really modified quads.
Greg I got the bug now
Posted by: seatec
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Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Damn....wow it hurts to type. I need to get into better shape.
D&B I am going to Rausch on both days. I will be bringing my family and camping.
Seatec the laddy that singed me up said I should run vet so I did and man there was some talent in that class! I doubt I will run it again. the b class a lot of people in it but I think I could have had a better race in that class. The vets had some really modified quads.
Greg I got the bug now
Eric, see that is what i understood about the vet class too. THey are not the over the hill kind of guys that i initally thought they where. They are often better than B or even A riders. hehe.
I take it your hands are hurting. lol
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Eric, see that is what i understood about the vet class too. THey are not the over the hill kind of guys that i initally thought they where. They are often better than B or even A riders. hehe.
I take it your hands are hurting. lol
My hands are fine. Its my arms, back, legs, neck....umm my whole damn body is totaled and I am not ashamed to admit it.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
Hey Tomahawk redid their website and it is a major improvement
Tomahawk... old school motocross at it's best!
Posted by: seatec
Cool, widened trails. thats got m written al over. Not because i will be passing but being passed. lol
I guess seeing how you are a wreck that i will take the day after the HS at Tom. off to re-coup.
Man, its a two hour ride from here to Tomahawk.
Eric, are you going to keep hooking up with your buddy to go to these HS? Is his trailer big enough for 3 quads or can we put one in the Trucbed and two on the trailer? Let me know. We can ride with him and chip in for fuel and stuff or hook the trailer up to my Truck. Might be more Comfortable for passengers with the Crew cab and all.
Did you clean the quad yet?
Posted by: seatec
I'm wondering if our MX friends had a good time this weekend?
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
Seatec I have a 16' trailer that will easily hold 4 quads. I going to get it inspected this week.
We will get something worked out to make the trip easier on everyone and with the price of fuel we need to do something. Is chris going to come??
Posted by: seatec
Cool on the trailer. didn't know when your where going to get it inspected. I hope Chris will come even if he cant ride. He expressed interest in being our Media man.
I usually talk to him at least once a week so ill see what his schedule looks like for that weekend.
Posted by: pgregg85
I had a great time at the GNC in Danville Virginia. Believe it or not they didnt get a drop of rain all weekend and was watering the track wen we got there on thursday night.
Posted by: seatec
lol, rub it in. Cool. How did you do at the GNC?
Posted by: YLW400
Hey guys, just checking in I didn't even ride this weekend, Delaware152 called me yesterday from the track telling me to not even worry about coming down, cause it was raining it's butt off....Looks like Easton next Saturday since Sunday is Easter.....Yea Paul, how did you do??? Jones??
Posted by: seatec
Hey JC. you've been quit the last few days on here. WHat, you dont like us woods riders no more?
Posted by: greghall
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Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Damn....wow it hurts to type. I need to get into better shape.
D&B I am going to Rausch on both days. I will be bringing my family and camping.
Seatec the laddy that singed me up said I should run vet so I did and man there was some talent in that class! I doubt I will run it again. the b class a lot of people in it but I think I could have had a better race in that class. The vets had some really modified quads.
Greg I got the bug now
Glad to see you had a ball.Most of the VET riders are A riders they just dont want to race Andy but they all use the excuse that they are to old LOL,B class would be better if you can get a good start & make it through the slower riders quickly,Im going to race B this year & maybe jump back to VET nexst year,I just dont think I can run with those guys right now,I want to finish well & gain my confidence back.
Posted by: seatec
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Glad to see you had a ball.Most of the VET riders are A riders they just dont want to race Andy but they all use the excuse that they are to old LOL,B class would be better if you can get a good start & make it through the slower riders quickly,Im going to race B this year & maybe jump back to VET nexst year,I just dont think I can run with those guys right now,I want to finish well & gain my confidence back.
SANDBAGGER!!!!
Posted by: cletusEX
At the last few races the top B riders are turning just as faster or faster lap times than most of the vet class. I think at budds there were only 2 vet riders faster than the top 5 or so B riders.
Posted by: seatec
Are there any sub classes under B like open or 4 stroke only?
Posted by: YLW400
Well Seatec, I was up in New York Friday and Saturday, took off from work early Friday...Thats why I've been so quiet No, actually I am trying to convert you woods riders to MX riders 
Posted by: seatec
Well, i dont mind hopping around on a MX track but thats different than running an actual race on a track. Scary stuff my friend.
Well, i am still open as to what second quad to buy lol. My GF spend so much money in Lancaster last week that she felt guilty and wants to gte me another quad for my birthday. lol COuld be the mX quad.
Posted by: pgregg85
Seatec, I got 5th overall in 25+ class. I should have finished better because I won moto 1 on saturday and then on sunday I got a bad start and came from last back up to 9th out of 18. In the 4 stroke A class I qualified 6th on Saturday and finished up Sunday with a 9th overall.
Posted by: seatec
i think thats damn good. Cool. NOw get those start goin will ya. hehe. I think i dont even have the balls to go balls to the wall in a start MX or XC. you see all them guys gunning for that one small spot. Scary Stuff.
Maybe i should take up quilting like my GF.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
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Originally posted by seatec
Well, i dont mind hopping around on a MX track but thats different than running an actual race on a track. Scary stuff my friend.
Well, i am still open as to what second quad to buy lol. My GF spend so much money in Lancaster last week that she felt guilty and wants to gte me another quad for my birthday. lol COuld be the mX quad.
Get a ute for some killer Hatfield McCoy rides
Posted by: seatec
Yeah, the prairi is bad ***.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
Well Seatec, I was up in New York Friday and Saturday, took off from work early Friday...Thats why I've been so quiet No, actually I am trying to convert you woods riders to MX riders
no shot of that here bud. I almost got killed on the mx track at budds. When you go up the really big hill next to the office there is a tight turn to the left then there is a small double. well I forgot that is was a double not a drop and I nosed into the crator hard enough to smack my face on the bars. I just wish I knew how to hit those jumps like the MX pro's in the huebos videos
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Yeah, the prairi is bad ***.
they say it is the most fun to ride because it has a strait axle and serious balls. but the grizz and sportsman are the best looking
Posted by: seatec
your right. the Grizzly looks the best
Posted by: cletusEX
If I ever get the bugs worked out of my quad I might race another mx race. I think there is a mx race at Tomahawk on april 25th. Maybe I'll show up to get some seat time.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
If I ever get the bugs worked out of my quad I might race another mx race. I think there is a mx race at Tomahawk on april 25th. Maybe I'll show up to get some seat time.
If I were to do a MX race it would be there because it looks like it is the easiest
Posted by: seatec
MX is for lunatics. NOt for civilized men like us woods riders.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
MX is for lunatics. NOt for civilized men like us woods riders.
yup I'd rather hit a tree in third gear wot. then to do a faceplant on a 75' double. ummmm I think we are all crazy and I am just gonna take up sewing with Seatecs better half
Posted by: seatec
LMAO
Posted by: cletusEX
I don't know, I wreck a lot. I think I could find a way to hurt myself even sewing. All those needles. . . Ouch!
Posted by: seatec
my GF says that we are all wussies and says to go wrap around an tree and toughen up. lol
Posted by: cletusEX
You can always tell a good HS track by looking at all the trees. If they are missing bark and all scarred up, you know it's going to be a good tight course. There have been so many times in a race when I came close to hitting a tree and then on the next lap I've come around and seen all the bark missing or the whole tree(small trees) run over.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
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Originally posted by cletusEX
You can always tell a good HS track by looking at all the trees. If they are missing bark and all scarred up, you know it's going to be a good tight course. There have been so many times in a race when I came close to hitting a tree and then on the next lap I've come around and seen all the bark missing or the whole tree(small trees) run over.
Cletus.....we have two weeks to fix your quad and then you will be bang'n off of trees at Tomahawk.
Posted by: seatec
yeah but have you ever flow into a briar hedge at 50 mph? thats Good times. My arms look nike mike tyson had knawed on them for half a hour.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
At the last few races the top B riders are turning just as faster or faster lap times than most of the vet class. I think at budds there were only 2 vet riders faster than the top 5 or so B riders.
Do you know who's riding the VET class do they still start 2nd behind A?I'm thinking on going back to VET but not sure,I'll proply be at Tomahawk the 18th,Man I've been out for almost three years & dont no what to do or how I would do I know I'll burn out by the 3rd lap.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
Greg,
Vet will start on the second row behind A and last Tomahawk race there was four 2 strokes so they started us in Vet as well. You should come up it is a good time.
-JP
Posted by: seatec
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Do you know who's riding the VET class do they still start 2nd behind A?I'm thinking on going back to VET but not sure,I'll proply be at Tomahawk the 18th,Man I've been out for almost three years & dont no what to do or how I would do I know I'll burn out by the 3rd lap.
Greg, quit your whining. you are fast and have plenty of endurance. get it on Dude. hehe. gives us slow pokes a chance in the B will ya?
well im off to lala land. cya guys tomorrow.
Posted by: cletusEX
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Do you know who's riding the VET class do they still start 2nd behind A?I'm thinking on going back to VET but not sure,I'll proply be at Tomahawk the 18th,Man I've been out for almost three years & dont no what to do or how I would do I know I'll burn out by the 3rd lap.
It all depends on who shows up. At Budds yesterday the Kyte brothers raced in the vet class. I don't know if they raced when you did but they are pretty quick. The top 2 guys from last year in the vet class usually show up at all the points races. They can be pretty quick at some tracks. The B class is usually bigger so you usually have more of a variation of skill levels, but the top 5 or so guys are all pretty fast. Just race where ever your comfortable, I'm sure you'll do well no matter what class you run.
Posted by: cletusEX
quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Greg,
Vet will start on the second row behind A and last Tomahawk race there was four 2 strokes so they started us in Vet as well. You should come up it is a good time.
-JP
I think you should get a new 4 stroke by Tomahawk!
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
I think you should get a new 4 stroke by Tomahawk!
If you can convince the wife and the cookie jar is open for donations
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
It all depends on who shows up. At Budds yesterday the Kyte brothers raced in the vet class. I don't know if they raced when you did but they are pretty quick. The top 2 guys from last year in the vet class usually show up at all the points races. They can be pretty quick at some tracks. The B class is usually bigger so you usually have more of a variation of skill levels, but the top 5 or so guys are all pretty fast. Just race where ever your comfortable, I'm sure you'll do well no matter what class you run.
Yeah I know Mike & Dave Kyte they are faster than me I could hang with them on the first 2 laps & then I would get tired & play it safe & back off,I cant inmagine how fast they are know!
Posted by: cletusEX
quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
If you can convince the wife and the cookie jar is open for donations
You don't want any donations from me. I'm cursed. The bike would probably blow up when you started it. You just need a cookie jar like I got.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
You don't want any donations from me. I'm cursed. The bike would probably blow up when you started it. You just need a cookie jar like I got.
That cookie jar is definetly out of the question....maybe I need to find a new home for the R
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
I think Mike won the race in vet. He is awsome! I wish there was a true beginners class. They should run a c-class like the bikes. It seems only fair that there should be a class for all levels. I am going to run b-class at Tomahawk.
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah I gotta a chance to see how fast everyone was, as I was sitting on my broke quad. Mike Kyte and a guy on a white R where inches from each other when they came by me. Both were haulin'.
A C-class would be nice but last year there weren't enough riders. There were like 7-8 guys who would show up in the B-class. This year there are a lot more people. It makes it more fun when more people are out there.
Posted by: greghall
those guys are TRUE A riders they pratice with And Lagsdinz all the time,Hey Eric I'll ride B if you do
Posted by: greghall
They should make it A class,VET,B(2&4 stroke),C(2&4 stroke) & the top 5 at the year end move up a class.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
Loretta Lynn's GNCC is the same weekend as the Tomahawk race, so I am sure a lot of the "A" riders will be at the Nationals. I know there are quite a few district 7 guys who hit the majority of the GNCC's
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah they went with a A, B, and C class for MX. We asked why they didn't do it with quads and they said they didn't have enough people. I would be racing C class if they had one.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
They should make it A class,VET,B(2&4 stroke),C(2&4 stroke) & the top 5 at the year end move up a class.
We made that suggestions last year, but I do not think anyone ever took it seriously. It would make since.....at the Bluie Grey this past weekend I was only two stroke rider
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Yeah they went with a A, B, and C class for MX. We asked why they didn't do it with quads and they said they didn't have enough people. I would be racing C class if they had one.
sandbagger
Posted by: cletusEX
Hmm Loretta Lynn's. I've heard that is a nice race. But that's an awful long way to go to have my quad break on me again. I think I'll stick to local races for that peice to take a sh$t.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Hmm Loretta Lynn's. I've heard that is a nice race. But that's an awful long way to go to have my quad break on me again. I think I'll stick to local races for that peice to take a sh$t.
Is it operator error?
Posted by: cletusEX
quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Is it operator error?
I'm sure that has something to do it, but I can't get another rider. I just have to find a bike that can take the abuse a skilled rider like me dishes out!
Posted by: cletusEX
What a second didn't you help to put that clutch in? Haha j/k
Posted by: greghall
I was offered the HS rep job but didnt want to do at that time & my friend Mark Wilburn did it,the district 7 board said we could do what we wanted as long as the promotors agreed with it so I think it could be done if it was pushed.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
What a second didn't you help to put that clutch in? Haha j/k
Nooooo, well maybe, was I drinking? Oh maybe it is that quality Barnet clutch...j/k I think we can switch out your brothers and he will never know the difference
Posted by: 250RXCrider
The quad H.S rep is now the VP of district seven and I beleive the job maybe open....any takers?
Posted by: cletusEX
I think I could switch bikes and he wouldn't know the difference. All he knows is his is red. His probably has more wrong with it than mine.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
The quad H.S rep is now the VP of district seven and I beleive the job maybe open....any takers?
I thought Karne Grogg wa sthe HS rep & Jerimery Brandywine was tha ATV rep.
Posted by: cletusEX
Karen is now the VP and I think she is the atv hs rep also.
Posted by: cletusEX
Drove by the pits in laurel today and saw a few people out there riding. Also lots of dirt on the roads. I've never ridin out there, but it looks fun. I doubt it's worth getting in trouble over but I just have the urge everytime I go by.
Posted by: redhondi400
I am coming home from college for the weekend. Can anyone give me directions to sugar hill lane? I haven't ridden for about a month and half, I can't take it. I usually ride at cedar lane and the track, but I am trying to find a different place to ride.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by redhondi400
I am coming home from college for the weekend. Can anyone give me directions to sugar hill lane? I haven't ridden for about a month and half, I can't take it. I usually ride at cedar lane and the track, but I am trying to find a different place to ride.
Send Seatec a pm I think he is going this weekend. He can show you around. I am taking the kids camping and I leave on thurs so I cant make it.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
those guys are TRUE A riders they pratice with And Lagsdinz all the time,Hey Eric I'll ride B if you do
I am going to run B-class this time. I think there should be a c-class for first year only racers or a rider who has not registered for an ama event in 3-5 years. There are many B-rideres out there that are way out of my leauge but I guess I will just have to try to get better to compete. Hows that fatboy sound. Oh and I nominate Greg for the HS position
Posted by: seatec
Yeah, send me a PM and ill get you there. One rule though. Don't be a jackass and do dangerous stuff. We have ways to make you disappear! J/K
Eric you sure living it up lately! Just taking days off 'n stuff. hehe.
Greg, you cant ride B with us. you are way to fast. lol
Oh yeah, i second Eric's nomination Of Greg so its official.
Posted by: cletusEX
He Eric look at the Budds Creek website under the results. They have all the lap times. It will give you an idea of how you would have done in the B class.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
He Eric look at the Budds Creek website under the results. They have all the lap times. It will give you an idea of how you would have done in the B class.
Like I said they need a C-class. I am looking for a better race there in May. I will be in better shape then. I am happy that I finnished.
Posted by: seatec
I think that quad sales are through the roof and maybe later this year or next season they incorporate a C-Class. IF Greg gets elected into the D7 board we have the inside track on that. hehe
Posted by: cletusEX
If they do go to just A, B, and C classes it won't be till next year.
Posted by: seatec
your probably right unless there is a big turn out to much for b class i guess.
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah I think the more people who show an interest in changing the classes will help. Last year there were only a few people who showed up to all the races. If a lot more people start showing up on a regular basis then they will give more consideration to change it. It would be nice to have a C class but i don't think they would let my run in it because this is my second season in the B class. Some of the races are D-7 and D-6 points races. D-6 has a c class but I have to run B in order to get my points in D-7. I end up having to run with a lot of faster guys, and usually get caught by the faster c riders. It sucks.
Posted by: seatec
you seem to be caught in the middle there.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
I think that quad sales are through the roof and maybe later this year or next season they incorporate a C-Class. IF Greg gets elected into the D7 board we have the inside track on that. hehe
Woh hold on guys & dont have time to ride let alone be a rep right know I dont want the job because you hear everybody ***** & whine about everything, trust me I've seen them do it,+ keeping track of points sucks!If I dindnt have a family & was singal with no other responsabilty maybe.But thanks for voteing I resign
Posted by: greghall
Any way guys 2 strkes are going to be exstinct real soon so they need a A,B,C & VET,
Posted by: greghall
Looked at the Budds results looks like Mike Kyte took the overall & Cutis Forester 2nd those guys are real fast,nobody wants to run A or 2 stroke so Vet & 4 stroke are the competive classes,they really should change the classes thats dumb having one or two people in a class,I know how fast the top guys are I know how they finish in GNCC so slow VET guys dont have a chance.All you can do is your best.ERic I would run B nesxt time or you can stick with Vet you didnt do bad on your first race there is more to it than riding fast it takes a few races to get the hang of it.
Posted by: redhondi400
Seatec, you up for a ride saturday? I can't wait to ride.
Posted by: seatec
most likely if i get my tie rods in
Posted by: greghall
Man seatec you put those chrome moly rods on those trees dont have a chance
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Man seatec you put those chrome moly rods on those trees dont have a chance
oh he needs more than tie rods to save him j/k
Posted by: cletusEX
Hey Eric you cleaned your quad from Budds yet? My brother and I just picked up ours tonight from our trailer. That is some nasty, cement like mud. I'll probably be cleaning all day tomorrow.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
Greg how does it look for you on coming out to Tomahawk? I am dying to see a modified 450r run. there were some 450r's at budds but I didn't see any that even had an aftermarket pipe on yet.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Hey Eric you cleaned your quad from Budds yet? My brother and I just picked up ours tonight from our trailer. That is some nasty, cement like mud. I'll probably be cleaning all day tomorrow.
Actually I just picked mine up from Jims house tonight and he was cool enough to squirt it off for me. He also said that that chit was like cement. It was awsome for him to do that for me because I didn't have the time or energy to do it today. I am going to give her a super bath tommorrow.
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah it usually takes 2 good washings to get that mud off. Mine's pretty dirty and I didn't even make it 1 lap.
There were a couple 450R's there but I didn't see any that were doing anything in the woods. The ones that came by me were just putting in first gear. My brother is thinking about picking one up this weekend. I keep egging him on, I'm curious to see how they run.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Yeah it usually takes 2 good washings to get that mud off. Mine's pretty dirty and I didn't even make it 1 lap.
There were a couple 450R's there but I didn't see any that were doing anything in the woods. The ones that came by me were just putting in first gear. My brother is thinking about picking one up this weekend. I keep egging him on, I'm curious to see how they run.
cool deal if he gets it. I am more then satisfied with what I have I will be looking into those fancy boingy things you got under your quad soon. I figured out a wish list for my quad and I only need seven thousand dollars to get it where I want it to be. any donations????
Posted by: seatec
Hey Greg, Your right man. Those trees will be jumping out of the way big time when they see the moly shine!
I'm all gung ho to go do the Tomahawk HS. Hope you can make it out there Greg.
Eric, whats this tie rod's wont save me sh$t. you know i ride "Full CONTACT" in races right. lol.
BTW, I'm sending out my spare set of shocks out to be re-valved by Santos today. Should have them back in two or three weeks. Probably wont make it back before Tomahawk but thats cool.
Wouldn't want to get spoiled now would i?
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Hey Greg, Your right man. Those trees will be jumping out of the way big time when they see the moly shine!
I'm all gung ho to go do the Tomahawk HS. Hope you can make it out there Greg.
Eric, whats this tie rod's wont save me sh$t. you know i ride "Full CONTACT" in races right. lol.
BTW, I'm sending out my spare set of shocks out to be re-valved by Santos today. Should have them back in two or three weeks. Probably wont make it back before Tomahawk but thats cool.
Wouldn't want to get spoiled now would i?
lmao
Posted by: seatec
what are you grinning at, buster?!
Posted by: checkster
went out riding for the first time this year last night. went to graysons with my kid. felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. new shocks were giving me a fit though, still need to dial them in as the rear was hoping all over the place. anyways, maybe see some of you guys there. look for the yellow banshee, kx60, and POS green pickup.....haha
check
Posted by: seatec
Hey checkster. Did old man grayson groom the track a little? it was all wooped out last year when i went. especially going up on the side hill. it was bad.
Posted by: checkster
he groomed it before the end of last year. yesterday was kinda rough. usually on the hill i just peg it in third and bring the front off the ground....pretty smooth. Yesterday that was not the case. Even the dirt bike guys there were going up the middle to avoid the whoops. I promised my kid buy the end of the year I would clear the double at the bottom of the hill. Usually I land on the top of the second hill......guess I just need to sack up, but man those guys on the dirtbikes make it look so effortless LOL
check
Posted by: seatec
THat Bottom double is a little tricky since you dont have a good run on it and you cant practice jump it it with a better run because of them berm thats there. i bent the hell out of my pipe on the crf450 last year on the top jump. i was tryiong to hop it and panick revved it to much and looped it out. the pipe was bent up so far it was burning my behind when i rode it.
Posted by: checkster
well last year I almost cleared the bottom double, course I landed to hard and bent the stock shock shaft(last time riding that season). Got some Axis shocks this winter and they felt like butter yesterday. I can get plenty of speed for the jump in 3rd just dont have enough nuts yet to bonsia it. Always rode woods and stuff so Im still trying to figure out how to control the quad in the air.
The double at the top of the hill......NO THANKS! that thing is like a freakin lauch pad straight up. Plus all hope of ever hitting it good are ruined by the washout right before the jump. I cant get the bike to hook up enough to get any speed on that one. Last year I tryed hitting it and the shee came off the pipe at the crest of the jump and nose dived throwing me over the bars....OUCH hahaha Didnt hurt anything but my pride though thanks goodness.
check
Posted by: seatec
Yeah, i know how you feel about the jumping. Have you ever been at easton? if not, you may want to go. THe beginner MX track there is a great teacher for jumping. nothing that can really mess you up. Well, if you try hard enough everything can mess you up. hehe. Anyway, that track helped me to nut up and start jumping some stuff. like i said, nothing major but enough to help you jump the double at grayson's.
Posted by: checkster
where's Easton?
check
Posted by: seatec
Sorry, It's called The Landing MX Park in Easton Maryland. It's on the eastern shore. Go over bay bridge and follow Rt 50 south until you hit easton. I can give you more precise Dirs. if you want or just check out their website.
The Landing MX
Posted by: checkster
ohhhhhhh........wasnt that the place you guys went to a couple weeks ago? My quad was still out of commision when you guys went or I woulda hooked up with you all.
check
Posted by: seatec
yup, thats the place. YLW , Delware152 and pgregg hang out there a lot. its fun. I dont go there much anymore because tose guys scare me
Posted by: checkster
a little fear is a good thing. i know when i raced my sportbike my fastest laps were done following the fast guys....on my own i just wasnt as quick.
check
Posted by: seatec
fear is a good thing!!! hehe
Posted by: checkster
keeps me in check. and the fact that if i totally wad it up the wife is guna start crying about me being all messed up and nobody to pay the bills.......LOL
Posted by: greghall
I Only have a pipe on it I woul'nt say its moded yet Still have the air box lid on it scares me to take it off you know what can get in there .The bike is fast enough for me havent really got it out of third gear & it still makes your eyes water its FAST.It looks really good for me to be at Tomahawk!!
Posted by: seatec
THats good news Greg, Would be nice if we could all make it.
BTW, dont know if i asked you this before but what psi are you running?
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Yeah it usually takes 2 good washings to get that mud off. Mine's pretty dirty and I didn't even make it 1 lap.
There were a couple 450R's there but I didn't see any that were doing anything in the woods. The ones that came by me were just putting in first gear. My brother is thinking about picking one up this weekend. I keep egging him on, I'm curious to see how they run.
Dont worry they run there ***** off the riders you seen just suck so dont take that into consideration, buy one it makes the 400EX feel like a toy,& that was a excellent bike all you have to do is put on a 13T front sprocket remove the preload(just like I did on my EX) soften the clickers & RACE!!
Posted by: seatec
Greg, i just sent my shockl out to santos for a XC revalve. Im hoping i can go down on the reload now and make the shocks work better at the top of the stroke.
Bummer i wont have them before Tomahawk.
Posted by: greghall
Santo does a good job on stockers I heard that he can make them work almost as good as Axis or Elka's,Are you still going to go to Tomahawk if you dont have your shocks back?Borrow a set from somebody to race with
Posted by: seatec
Greg,
The set i sent to Santos is an Extra set of shocks i picked up from ebay. I couldn't bare not have my quad ready for action.
Posted by: seatec
Oh boy. i just had my 4" exhaust system put on my truck by my mechanic since my buddy who shall remain nameless messed his shoulder up and couldnt help me with it. The pipe sounds awesome. Not to obnoxious but enough to get attention.
Good Times!
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Greg,
The set i sent to Santos is an Extra set of shocks i picked up from ebay. I couldn't bare not have my quad ready for action.
I want to see you at Tomahawk Boy!!!
Posted by: seatec
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
I want to see you at Tomahawk Boy!!!
ehh Yes Sir! hehe
Hopefully i can persuade my friend RSTE440 to come along for the ride and be our camera man and pit Bio.... ehhh man!
Posted by: cletusEX
what kind of truck and exhaust? my brother is looking at exhaust systems for his f-250 powerstroke.
Posted by: seatec
I have a 2002 Silverado 2500HD duramax/allison CC/SB.
Chevy
The exhaust i got from Kennedy Diesel. Pretty good Guy.
You can find him on-line
Posted by: cletusEX
That's a nice truck man!
Posted by: seatec
Thanks, i like it! wish i had something big to tow around so it would get some exercise.
Posted by: cletusEX
Yeah those diesels really love to tow. My brothers truck pulls our 20 foot enclosed trailer real nice. We are always getting on him about slowing down.
Posted by: seatec
F250 are sweet for sure. it's like when they actually tow something they run smoother.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Thanks, i like it! wish i had something big to tow around so it would get some exercise.
You shoul buy one of those power up kits(chip) they have I know somebody that has one & its like a 30% increase in power.
Posted by: seatec
oh yeah. thats next on the list. im looking at the Edge Juice with digital gauges. should up the ponies another 120 or so.
Posted by: greghall
I would love to have a truck like that but not the HUGE payment
Posted by: seatec
oh well. you only live once.
Posted by: chucked
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
I would love to have a truck like that but not the HUGE payment
greg what year is your dodge truck?
Posted by: greghall
Thats my dads old 1989 dodge,I have two dodge caravans A 97 & 94.,it was a new truck or a 450R so I chose the R,I use the truck when ever I want but Im going to get 6x10 enclosed trailer soon. My van should tow it fine it tows my Pro team 175 bass tracker bass boat ok & thats heavier than the quad & trailer.
Posted by: seatec
its ehh a vintage collectors item hehe. J/K just had to...
Posted by: chucked
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Thats my dads old 1989 dodge,I have two dodge caravans A 97 & 94.,it was a new truck or a 450R so I chose the R,I use the truck when ever I want but Im going to get 6x10 enclosed trailer soon. My van should tow it fine it tows my Pro team 175 bass tracker bass boat ok & thats heavier than the quad & trailer.
Im need to buy myself a beater truck this summer, my neon wont cut it towing my 400 and my mom screams at me everytime I use her truck. I had a deal on a 91 s-10 with 110k miles for 700 bucks, it was in awesome shape but he sold it before I got to him.
Posted by: greghall
Jetted my 450R today & started it up boy that Fat Boy 4 sure does sound BADDD!!Also whent back to a 38T in the rear have to find some time to ride before tomahawk.
Posted by: greghall
Seatec we know you got all the cash you & Eric spend money like water
Posted by: seatec
what are you doing sat morning? can you sneak out a few hours.
what about you Eric? anybody?
Posted by: greghall
Nah the wifes still really sore from the c-section + its going to rain I mainly just want to do a little ride to see if the jettings right.& get ready for Tomahawk God willing..
Posted by: seatec
just checking buddy
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Thats my dads old 1989 dodge,I have two dodge caravans A 97 & 94.,it was a new truck or a 450R so I chose the R,I use the truck when ever I want but Im going to get 6x10 enclosed trailer soon. My van should tow it fine it tows my Pro team 175 bass tracker bass boat ok & thats heavier than the quad & trailer.
Dude I am in minivan hell too
I have four kids so I have no choice. I have a 97 Grandcaravan and a '00 Grand Am GT. I want to sell the gt but the wife wont let her baby go. I have an '01 F150 xlt but it is a company truck and I can't use it for personal use anymore. So that leaves me using dads truck (85 chevy) 'till I can get me one of those fancy deisles like Seatec has. WHat is really screwd up is my daughter will start driving in 18 months so I need to hurry up before my wife makes me buy her a car.
Posted by: Ericthered rdr
quote:
Originally posted by seatec
what are you doing sat morning? can you sneak out a few hours.
what about you Eric? anybody?
I would love to hook up at SH but I am leaving in the morning to go camping in Lancaster for the Easter weekend with the family. You all have fun and be safe.
Cya,
Eric
Posted by: redhondi400
Whats a good time to go to SH, on a saturday? I want to go this weekend.
Posted by: Honda5
what happened to all the riders on my side of the big water?I think me + slo moto are going to Easton on friday. And it is confirmed D+b will be attending EX Riders Rausch creek ride on May 15th + 16th but I couldn't talk her into cooking for everyone
Posted by: seatec
Eric, if you need to borrow my truck, give me a holla since you cant use the Company ride for pers. use anymore.
Dave, glad to hear you guys are coming to the Rausch ride. I'm sure we are going to have a blast. B.?/ no cooking? Dang, there goes my traditional thinking about Woman. J/K.
Let me know, i am more that happy to strap my Gas grill in the back of the truck or on Eric's trailer and bring it up there with us.
A good time to ride at SH is from 9 till around 12. its quite and all the nut jobs aren't there yet.
I might be there if my TIE rods come in today and i get some time t put them in. Any tips and tricks before i start this install?
I figure i would measure the intact tie rod from ball center to ball center and duplicate that measurement onto the new tie rods. see anything wring with this theory?
Posted by: greghall
No that will get you close but you want to mesure from the middle of the tires (as close to center as you can & mark eack tire)& get a mesurement in the front of the tire & the rear of the tire,you need about a 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch toe in.maybe you should post something about alienment but that the way I do it,just like a car.Eyeball it up to see.
Posted by: seatec
thats a good method. how do you find the middle of the tire? put a Venier caliper on it and mark the middle that way?
Posted by: cletusEX
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
No that will get you close but you want to mesure from the middle of the tires (as close to center as you can & mark eack tire)& get a mesurement in the front of the tire & the rear of the tire,you need about a 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch toe in.maybe you should post something about alienment but that the way I do it,just like a car.Eyeball it up to see.
That's how I do it. I've read write ups talking about taking the shock off and measuring toe in along the movement of the a-arms, but that way gets pretty complicated. Get it pretty close, you may have to adjust it the first time you ride it. I just get it close and then learn to deal with it.
Posted by: seatec
On my rc cars, toe in would give you high speed linear stability and toe out gives you better cornering. why not toe out on quad when you do XC?
Posted by: cletusEX
Toe out gets real twitchy at higher speeds. I'm not talking about 5th gear tapped, but even in 2nd and 3rd gear your steering will be affected. That's not something you want when your awful close to trees.
Posted by: seatec
lol
Posted by: greghall
On your razor2's go by the line in the center of the tread I was looking at mine & thats dead center,my tires are new but you should still see it.Toe out will wonder at speed ,toe in very slightly.
Posted by: seatec
mine are relatively new. i should still see that line.
got my tusks tie rods today plus the Hiper mud plugs.
Posted by: cletusEX
Any of you guys riding this weekend? I'm heading up to Ridersville Cycle tomorrow morning to pick up my brothers 450R. We were thinking about maybe going to Rausch or Tomahawk on Saturday if my clutch comes in.
Posted by: seatec
if im riding today i probably stay local. have fun !
Posted by: pgregg85
Im going to rausch creek on Saturday.
Posted by: 250RXCrider
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Any of you guys riding this weekend? I'm heading up to Ridersville Cycle tomorrow morning to pick up my brothers 450R. We were thinking about maybe going to Rausch or Tomahawk on Saturday if my clutch comes in.
I am down with Tomahawk....any excuse to take a spin on that new 450R.
Posted by: greghall
quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Any of you guys riding this weekend? I'm heading up to Ridersville Cycle tomorrow morning to pick up my brothers 450R. We were thinking about maybe going to Rausch or Tomahawk on Saturday if my clutch comes in.
Thats where I bought mine good people to deal with VERY good price I thought they were'nt going to get anymore till later this year.See ya at Tomahawk.
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