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Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
yes, i have a disorder. lol
im not worried abotu the speed but when i was in the tight stuff aty SugarHill my clutch really got a workout. i could actually let it sit in first gear and idle it without clutch. not good. Also, when i have a lower gear and get tired i can putter it around without having to stop because i cant keep the pace up. dont want to end up like my first race on the bike where i had the stock gearing on it for my first HS.

i think with the 13 on i wont have to use the Clutch so much and thus dont get as bad a arm pump.

hows your shoulder? comming along on sunday?
No way is Tomahawk going to be like sugar hill thats extremly tight & tough you should be ok.


Posted by: greghall

You have to be rich like seatec to afford a YFZ.


Posted by: seatec

Why does everybody think im rich??? i have lotsa debt for sure. lol


Posted by: YLW400

My current debts will not allow for too many more debts..lol


Posted by: seatec

i think the only thing my quad needs for now is the +1 a-arms and them im done. Am really hoping those DiRisi shock revavles will be good for me since with my weight i really dont think the shocks can be set up for me properly. i had to crank the pre load up m=on my rear shock so high to attain semi proper sag, the shocks feels like a pogo stick for others.


Posted by: Pappy

shocks wont handle your what

you should like the de risi set up...its pretty sweet.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Why does everybody think im rich??? i have lotsa debt for sure. lol
Your either rich or have a large limit on your credit cards you are always buying something for that bike.


Posted by: cletusEX

YLW400, my brother picked up a 450R from Ridersville last friday for 5899 and they had just gotten 4 more in!


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
No way is Tomahawk going to be like sugar hill thats extremly tight & tough you should be ok.


I think your in for a surprise.


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Your either rich or have a large limit on your credit cards you are always buying something for that bike.


I made it a point to never buy anything for the quad i cant pay out right for since its such a bad investment to begin with and i don't want to pay any interest on it as well.



SO cletus. how tight is Tomahawk?

Virgin tight?


Posted by: Pappy

Tomahawk WAS tight but after complaints they widened the course. Ive riden it for fun and had a blast!


Posted by: seatec

Oh yeah. Forgot. Everyone who is going to Tomahawk this weekend should PM RTSE440 and tell him that he has to come with me to do the pictures and movie. I'm going over to his property on Friday to re-jet since its going to be pretty warm on Sunday and he will be practicing shooting with the Vid.Cam.


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
Tomahawk WAS tight but after complaints they widened the course. Ive riden it for fun and had a blast!


Well thats music to my ears.

oh and my shocks can handle my ........ fine thank you


Posted by: Pappy

My first lap thru the woods, I was looking down and I could see where someone had cut down tree's and I was thinking...Dayummm....that had to be tight before they took that tree out. So about 2 miles in I damn near ran over Brian and his trusty chainsaw

Its is a good course, there is onlt 1 section id consider rocky other then that i could do it in 2nd and 3rd gear thru the woods on one side and 1st and 2nd on the other


Posted by: seatec

Thanx for the info and while i have your attentin let me bend your ear some more.
What pressure in the tire where you running in them there woods. im runnin razrII all around with hipers. wanna know because i dont feel like limping out of there with a flat if i can help it.


Posted by: Pappy

5 psi all the way around. and if they run it like they did a few weeks back they will route you around the double double double section but hit the uphill double, its fun


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Thanx for the info and while i have your attentin let me bend your ear some more.
What pressure in the tire where you running in them there woods. im runnin razrII all around with hipers. wanna know because i dont feel like limping out of there with a flat if i can help it.
Seatec I told you it would'nt be as tight as Sugar hill that place is really tight, during a race there would be real bad bottlenecks if alot of the race was that tight. Im running 3 1/2 psi in my razor 2's,4 if you feel safe with that but it will be a rougher ride.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
5 psi all the way around. and if they run it like they did a few weeks back they will route you around the double double double section but hit the uphill double, its fun
Is it that bad there Pappy ?I ran 3 1/2 to 4 a Antiedum & was fine.The Razor 2's are just so stiff you have to run lower air pressure.


Posted by: Pappy

i run 5...and knock on wood no flats in 3 years


Posted by: seatec

DOes my weight have any bearing on the matter? im 280lbs.


i cant say that i am all that displeased about them running past the doubles to be honest.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
DOes my weight have any bearing on the matter? im 280lbs.
Yeah I guess? Im 185.


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Yeah I guess? Im 185.


better pray i dont fall on you.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
Tomahawk WAS tight but after complaints they widened the course. Ive riden it for fun and had a blast!


I'm not saying it isn't fun and there are sections where your rubbing tires on both sides. I would consider Tomahawk tight out of all the tracks D-7 runs. As for rocks, they aren't the only thing that can make a track tough. The little stumps and rutted out off cambers can be tricky in a race. This track is a lot different than Budd Creek, which is the only track some of you have run. But hey this is just me opinion and you guys can decide for your self on Sunday.

and by the way it wasn't the quad guys *****ing it was the dirtbike riders who said it was too tough.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

and by the way it wasn't the quad guys *****ing it was the dirtbike riders who said it was too tough. [/B][/QUOTE]

Ahh someone did read the artical


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

hey Chris you gotta come out and cover the race man. Chicks dig guys with cameras. You could tell em all you are from the mags...Dw or something.


Posted by: seatec

i didnt know you could read eric, i thought you just dictated to your wife.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
i didnt know you could read eric, i thought you just dictated to your wife.


LMAO


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Dude has anyone seen the forecast???? Man I thought I was excited before but now I am just freakin!!!!

Tomahawk weather




Posted by: seatec

i know dude. im giggling like a school girl here!


Posted by: Pappy

I can see why the bike guys b!tch they should try riding on the wheels its much easier


Posted by: chucked

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
I can see why the bike guys b!tch they should try riding on the wheels its much easier


dang pappy do you keep that camera on u at all times????


Posted by: seatec

ouch i bet that hurt


Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by chucked
dang pappy do you keep that camera on u at all times????


pretty much


Posted by: Pappy

with bikes a wreck is always close


Posted by: Pappy

and sometimes too close


Posted by: seatec

ahhh i remember the bike days. lol


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Pappy are you gonna be at Tomahawk/home on Sunday???


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Pappy are you gonna be at Tomahawk/home on Sunday???


i dont think so


Posted by: RTSE440

Alright...I'm going with Seatec to Tomahawk on Sun to do the camera stuff. I'm in! Just everybody be ready for great pics of the end of their exhaust as I am too slow with the digital to capture the moment. .... I'll practice some on Fri with seatec in my woods. I'm gonna make him run up and down the trail repeatedly until I get the pics down

Hey Pappy.....Got any good pointers for the digital action pic taking? You seem very good at it. I got a Cannon S50 Powershot...5 mega pixels, digtal and optical zoom. Never really tried action shots much. There is a delay from when you hit the button to when the pic takes. Any advice is welcome.


Posted by: seatec

YESSS. Very cool. Ill be there on friday and we can practice.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Seatec, I have everything ready to go for the trailer and will be finishing it on Friday. Do you want to through the quads on the trailer and take your truck? I will cover the fuel! Hey do you have a towing package on that beast? Hitch,7 pin conn (round) 2" ball


Posted by: seatec

hey its all the same to me buddy. the truck has the towing package. round connector and two inch ball.

i will leave my quad at Chris and will pick it up sunday morning with chris. we can all ride down together.
is your buddy comming?


Posted by: cletusEX

What time are you all thinking of getting there?


Posted by: seatec

i was hoping we'd get there like 9:30 or 10am


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Cool if you have the round connector then you have the right one. I did talk to Jim and he is going but he is going to race his CRF450. He might want to leave early so this might work best. One more question do you have an electric brake controller in your truck(little black box about the size of a ciggarette box with controls on it) you wont need it since the trailer is light but it does help when you have to stop in a real big hurry


Glad to hear you are comming Chris


Posted by: seatec

no brake controller but i do have 4 wheel disks! hehe.
ill drive defensivley or is it aggresively? lol


Posted by: RTSE440

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
YESSS. Very cool. Ill be there on friday and we can practice.


Bring the vid camera too!!


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by RTSE440
Bring the vid camera too!!


you betcha!


Posted by: Pappy

RTSE...follow the quad and press the button ..BUT KEEP FOLLOWING THE QUAD!! it will help with the delay. if you can get shots where the quad is coming at you or going away it will also help...


Posted by: seatec

well wadda ya know. my may dirtwheels came and there is a nice article about "your first race" and what to watch out for. cool


actually. after reading the article i changed my midn. it sux


Posted by: RTSE440

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
RTSE...follow the quad and press the button ..BUT KEEP FOLLOWING THE QUAD!! it will help with the delay. if you can get shots where the quad is coming at you or going away it will also help...



Thanks!!


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
no brake controller but i do have 4 wheel disks! hehe.
ill drive defensivley or is it aggresively? lol


When you drive a truck that big and there is a huge dude behind the wheel you can drive any way you want


Posted by: seatec

your damn right. haha


Posted by: 250RXCrider

quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
What time are you all thinking of getting there?


Cletus....What time are we leaving on Sunday?

-JP


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Cletus....What time are we leaving on Sunday?

-JP


Don't know. Probably like we did last time. It was starting to get crowded when we showed up last time, but I don't really care.


Posted by: 250RXCrider

quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Don't know. Probably like we did last time. It was starting to get crowded when we showed up last time, but I don't really care.


Sounds good I would imagine we would leave by 8:00


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Sounds good I would imagine we would leave by 8:00


yeah i think we left at 8:30 last time and it worked out alright, but dan's got a brand new bike so i bet he doesn't have too much work to do before the race


Posted by: seatec

Another day closer to my first HS on quad. oh yeah!


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Another day closer to my first HS on quad. oh yeah!


Go to the doctor and get some good muscle relaxers!!! your gonna need them on Monday


Posted by: YLW400

You gettin' pumped up yet Seatec????

I finally got my HRC cam put in!!


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

how does it feel now???


Posted by: kwatts400

Tomahawk sounds like it would be alot of fun.

I just got back from Durhamtown Plantation in Georgia late Tuesday night. Pretty cool place to ride. They had plenty of trails to ride on, one even had jumps throughout the trail. They had 2 mx tracks for the quads to ride. Not too hard, and they were really fun to ride. I did all but 1 of the doubles on my 450r. I used Pappy's suggestion for setting up the suspension on the 450, and I gotta give it a thumbs up. It was very smooth on the track and on the trail. Now I have to get new shocks for the 250r! I didn't want to ride it because the 450r ran so good down there. We need places to ride like that around here.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

[QUOTE]Originally posted by kwatts400
[B]Tomahawk sounds like it would be alot of fun.

welcome back budd. your right Tomahawk is going to be fun so you should come out and have some fun with us!!


Posted by: greghall

Got to go down to Dirt First in a few minutes to check on my full body skid & front bumper I hope there here, dont want to smash up my frame Sunday


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

@
quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Got to go down to Dirt First in a few minutes to check on my full body skid & front bumper I hope there here, dont want to smash up my frame Sunday


I stopped by there yesterday for some numbers for the quad. Andy seemed ready to go for this week In Tennessee.


Posted by: YLW400

It feels a little more peppy Eric... I only rode it in a field for a few minutes, and it was all sloppy out..The real tell tale will be Saturday morning at Budds...I can't wait to see how it does on the track..


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
It feels a little more peppy Eric... I only rode it in a field for a few minutes, and it was all sloppy out..The real tell tale will be Saturday morning at Budds...I can't wait to see how it does on the track..


Hope it works good for you! Good luck to you JT and Paul down thereI wish I had the time to come down to cheer you guys on.
I am sure the D-7 boys will represent well


Posted by: YLW400

Yea, me too..I need something to help out against all of these YFZs' and TRXs'..... Thanks alot man! You'll have to hit a few of the other races, like Easton and stuff!! I don't know how well I'll do, but I'll giver er' hell...lol


Posted by: seatec

Hey, sorry had to actually do some work here, Had a RAID on one of my servers fail so i guess i had to fix it. lol
JC. i am very pumped to do it, man. Hope the cam works out for ya. Your gonna need it whit all them 450 thumpers rumbling around you. lol. I'm pretty sure youll kick ***** though.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Hey, sorry had to actually do some work here, Had a RAID on one of my servers fail so i guess i had to fix it. lol
JC. i am very pumped to do it, man. Hope the cam works out for ya. Your gonna need it whit all them 450 thumpers rumbling around you. lol. I'm pretty sure youll kick ***** though.
Seatec what kind of work do you do?You are always on the computer I just have a internet accessed computer right in my bay at work, between wrenching I get on & see what you guys are talking about.So hope you guys are ready for Sunday Im not


Posted by: seatec

I run the IT dept. in my (not "my" company)company which pretty much means that i have talented people around me who do all the work. lol

I am as ready as i can for now but hope to work on my stamina and general condition this year so ill be able to do a serious season next year. I'm gonna tune the quad tomorrow on RTSE440's property and get the jetting dialed in forthe warmer weather. am thinking a 168 and 45 pilot with a gytr pipe and ehs lid and twin air filter.
SOund about right Pappy?


Posted by: greghall

I heard YFZ'sare finicky with jetting,I rode mine up the street & back after the pipe & jeting seems good to me I guess i will fine out Sunday.


Posted by: seatec

Its the carb that makes a little tricky but once its good, it's GOOD.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
It feels a little more peppy Eric... I only rode it in a field for a few minutes, and it was all sloppy out..The real tell tale will be Saturday morning at Budds...I can't wait to see how it does on the track..


Is that all you have done is a cam or is your motor bored out some?


Posted by: YLW400

No, it's stock bore still... I was just trying to get a little more out of it with the cam.....


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
Is that all you have done is a cam or is your motor bored out some?


I don't know what he has on the inside of that thing but it sure looks like he has alot on the outside...arms,axle, suspension, his quad looks great!!!


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
I don't know what he has on the inside of that thing but it sure looks like he has alot on the outside...arms,axle, suspension, his quad looks great!!!


yeah i saw it down at Budds once a while ago and it looked real sharp!


Posted by: YLW400

Hey, thanks alot Eric!! I didn't think anyone liked it!! lol A guy I know here thinks it looks ragged....lol Not that it gets the hell ran out of it every weekend or anything...lol


Posted by: YLW400

Cletus?! You were at Budds and didn't say hi? You should of stopped over! Thanks for the compliments too


Posted by: seatec

The damn thing was falling appart on him at easton. had to give him a bolt so the crossbar wouldnt fall off.

Nah, man i thought it looked pretty sweet too. Sounded real good too.


Did we ever figure out if we can al park together at Tomahawk?
CLetus, youve been there. how is the parking layed out? shoot we go for a croner somewhere?
Also, how we do the refueling (if we need to)

At budds is this neat bearm that comes out of the woods is adjacent to the left side of the parking field. YOu can leave your gas can right there.


Posted by: YLW400

Yea, that was after I cased the big double and smacked my face off of the crossbar...lmao


Posted by: seatec

Oh yeah, i remember. even cracked the bar pad didnt you?
I guess the pad did its job huh?


Posted by: YLW400

Yea, it did.....Yea, that little metal bar on my teeth may have left a mark


Posted by: seatec

lol


Posted by: greghall

Bike will be ready know!! Just picked up my full body skid & PRM Summit front bumper bolting it on tonight,lookout ROCKS here I come


Posted by: seatec

awesome. good for you. you probably feel much better now that your ride is better protected.

Hey is it just me or is this site un responsive today?


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
Cletus?! You were at Budds and didn't say hi? You should of stopped over! Thanks for the compliments too


This was over a year ago I didn't even know it was you at the time just remembered seeing the bike and you describing it on the site.

Seatec, the parking is a lot smaller than Budds, but it's still a pretty big field. When you pull in the drive way we usually park to the right, somewhere up by the treeline. I don't think you will need to refill, my buddy can race an hour and a half on a full tank on his YFZ.


Posted by: seatec

Thanx for the info CLetus. well will park on the right then. Im ging to make Eric stand on the roof of the truck with a little flag to show you where we are.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Thanx for the info CLetus. well will park on the right then. Im ging to make Eric stand on the roof of the truck with a little flag to show you where we are.


You and Eric riding up together?


Posted by: seatec

and Chris (RTSE440).
They will be riding in the truck bed so i have some piece and quite J/K its goign to be a blast. You better look good cause Chris will be filming and picture taking.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
and Chris (RTSE440).
They will be riding in the truck bed so i have some piece and quite J/K its goign to be a blast. You better look good cause Chris will be filming and picture taking.


Haha. Yeah I was just outside changing my oil and shining her up a lil' bit. I got her looking good so maybe she'll finish the race. I


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Hey Seatec... how was that ride home today through the back way???? I saw you at the light at Upper Xroads in Fallston. I was at the Wawa. That truck does sound good! I am heading outside to work on the quad... change the oil and stuff. I wanted to install my hand guards but they wont be in until Tuesday


Posted by: seatec

hey Eric. you like the new exhaust hu? thanx
ill be changing my oil anf filter too tomorrow


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Hey Seatec... how was that ride home today through the back way???? I saw you at the light at Upper Xroads in Fallston. I was at the Wawa. That truck does sound good! I am heading outside to work on the quad... change the oil and stuff. I wanted to install my hand guards but they wont be in until Tuesday
No handgaurds for me either still have stock bars waiting to bend them before replacing them dont no what bars to go with Renthals or a Fat bar type,but I will defenitly use Cycra hand guards those things are great.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
hey Eric. you like the new exhaust hu? thanx
ill be changing my oil anf filter too tomorrow
Up that HP yet on that truck?Those Duramax diesels RUN!!


Posted by: greghall

Hey guys the District & HS rep Karen Grogg e-mailed me today with the point race schedule If we start racing Sunday we can start collecting point we only missed two races that paided points so make sure you sing up for B class & dont switch or you will lose the points .Im going to try to race the rest of the year to see if I can place well & go to the Banquet at year end that's a good time. They only have two throw aways so were good.


Posted by: seatec

oh yeah. the Edge Juice box is next Greg.
I intend to hit all the HS from now on if i dont smack into a tree or something.


Posted by: cletusEX

Greg, what two races have been points so far? I keep hearing different things and Karen hasn't been at any of the races.


Posted by: greghall

that's what Karen said that i've missed only two points races.pm me with your email Ill forward it to you.


Posted by: 250RXCrider

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
that's what Karen said that i've missed only two points races.pm me with your email Ill forward it to you.


Greg....would you mind emailing the points schedule to me to...thanks .

jpoole9538@aol.com


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Greg....would you mind emailing the points schedule to me to...thanks .

jpoole9538@aol.com
I'll try let me know if you get it.


Posted by: Honda5

sounds like you guys are going to have a good time this weekend! It doesn't look like I am going to get to any of them squirl chaseing races this summer but hopefully you guys will get back over this way again. I think I'll see some of you at the EX riders ride in may.


Posted by: seatec

post the schedule


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

I think I'll see some of you at the EX riders ride in may. [/B][/QUOTE]

Yes you will

I am still looking forward to a chance to make it out to the D&B Ranch!!!

Got the quad looking good. She is all lubed up and ready to race. Sure wish I coulda got them Cycra's for this weekend though


Posted by: seatec

just ride behind me, i go the cycras and will knock the trees outof the way


Posted by: 250RXCrider

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
I'll try let me know if you get it.


Thanks Greg I will keep an eye for it.

-JP


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
post the schedule
pm your email & you can post it I dont know how Im dumb


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
I think I'll see some of you at the EX riders ride in may.


Yes you will

I am still looking forward to a chance to make it out to the D&B Ranch!!!

Got the quad looking good. She is all lubed up and ready to race. Sure wish I coulda got them Cycra's for this weekend though [/B][/QUOTE] Andy hand them in stock for the same price as cycra $110.


Posted by: greghall

Did you guys get the e-mail yet??


Posted by: greghall

ERic that last quote messed up but Andy at Dirt First had them in stock for $110.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Did you guys get the e-mail yet??


Yeah it worked. Thanks man.


Posted by: seatec

petes had them for a 105 i think. Eric. with ama card you get a discount at Petes.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
ERic that last quote messed up but Andy at Dirt First had them in stock for $110.


Dude I called and Bret said that they were for the fat bars I hope he was right. I am going down to my boat in the morning to pull the cover and remove the outdrives so I am stopping in there to double check


Posted by: seatec

eric i have the clamps for a 7/8 get them and i hook you up dude.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
eric i have the clamps for a 7/8 get them and i hook you up dude.


Done deal! thanks bud.
Man I cant belive that the weather report is actually getting better for Sunday.


Posted by: seatec

i know. its awesome. i am psyched!


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
i know. its awesome. i am psyched!


Yeah it's going to be a good time.


Posted by: seatec

i just went into the basement to double check the clamps and i got them. i got the clamps for a standard bar and also have the alumium bar inserts should you need them.


Posted by: seatec

well im signing off. im gonna start my long weekend with fabulous weather. neenerneener. lol talk to you guys tomorrow.


Posted by: greghall

they had them last week double check though.Man it may get to hot on Sunday now,this unpredictiable weather sucks


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
they had them last week double check though.Man it may get to hot on Sunday now,this unpredictiable weather sucks


hey at least it is going to be nice. At budds the weather was nasty and that was only two weeks ago


Posted by: chucked

Any of you guys know about the big bore kits for the 400ex, I need new rings so I figured I might as well drop in a high-comp piston while I got it apart. Like whats the best size to throw in. Id really like to stay on pump gas even though I can get ??? (cant remember the name, c-12 maybe) for 4 bucks a gallon.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Chucked... stick with pump gas and go with the 416cc. Do a search on here about the topic and you will find all the info you need. I rode Honda5's 400ex and it had a stage2 cam and an ingnition box and T4 pipe. It was plenty strong with the stock bore. My friend at work spent a lot of money on a 440 kit and was not impressed with the cost to performance ratio. My recomendation is to take it to 416cc, new cam, ing. box and port work and I think you will be surprised at how much you like it plus you will notice the true benifit of that big gun after all the mods.JMO


Posted by: chucked

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Chucked... stick with pump gas and go with the 416cc. Do a search on here about the topic and you will find all the info you need. I rode Honda5's 400ex and it had a stage2 cam and an ingnition box and T4 pipe. It was plenty strong with the stock bore. My friend at work spent a lot of money on a 440 kit and was not impressed with the cost to performance ratio. My recomendation is to take it to 416cc, new cam, ing. box and port work and I think you will be surprised at how much you like it plus you will notice the true benifit of that big gun after all the mods.JMO


what size mm is the 415, 87? Yea I already ordered my dyna ignition, stage 2 cam, I need new valve seals so Im gonna go all the way and get it ported out all nice, along with bigger valves. Im gonna start on it monday since its going to be almost 80 degrees this sunday.


Posted by: Honda5

yea. don't spend the money on the 440 kit. I had a slow 400ex (don't know why just slow from day one) the t-4 helped some but, when I put the stage 2 cam in WOW! It pulls so much harder. you won't be able to put a stock pipe back on I tryed to so I could take it in a state park and the bike would hardly run.


Posted by: YLW400

I just put a HRC cam in mine this week, I'll give you a report.....


Posted by: seatec

hey dAVE YOUR ALIVE. hehe

Just got back from doing a few laps on RTSE440 property while he was getting used to taking pics and video of a fast moving object. (more like slow) the weather was freaking perfect. I could not have taken off a better day.

anyway. i am getting ancy to go to tomahawk.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Well I had a long day.... worked on the boat, p/u my Cycra handguards, put a new floor, wheels and lights on my trailer and now I have to get ready for a yard sale tommorrow! I have almost forgot how excited I am about racing on Sunday

Seatec I am going to need those mounts for the 7/8 bars if you have them. I'll be in touch tommorrow bud.

Hey Greg I ran into your buddy at Dirt First today. He was in there picking up skids for Sunday


Posted by: greghall

so how did the bike run?is it ready for sunday?Eric,you mean my buddy Richie he's a good guy & he is really fast too.


Posted by: seatec

Eric, if you give good directions ill bring you the clamps tomorrow so you can put them on.
Greg, the yfz is roaring. she is definately ready for sunday.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
so how did the bike run?is it ready for sunday?Eric,you mean my buddy Richie he's a good guy & he is really fast too.


Ha he was in there saying how old and slow he was.....sandbagger


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Seatec I will call you tommorrow. Hey Bret @ D/F was saying that the quad race is an hour and a half....oh my aching body.... Just practicing for Monday


Posted by: seatec

Yes SIre. i will be waiting by the phone holding my breath.. lol


Posted by: cletusEX

Yeah I've found that the slower and older a person says they are the faster they are on the track.


Posted by: seatec

i told you guys Greg is full of it. he zip through the woods like he is on rails. we gonna be eatin his dust.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

I wish that the Nats were next week so that I could have gotten out to see our D-7 buds in action. I hope they all do well.


Posted by: seatec

JCand Paul are gonna clean up.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
I wish that the Nats were next week so that I could have gotten out to see our D-7 buds in action. I hope they all do well.


Yeah I've always wanted to go to Budds and watch the quad nationals but never got to actually see them run. I would be there this weekend if there wasn't a race.


Posted by: cletusEX

I think I'm gonna and try and race the d-7 mx race at Tomahawk next weekend so maybe I can meet them there.


Posted by: seatec

you boys with a schedule, whens the next D7 HS?


Posted by: cletusEX

May 2 at Budds


Posted by: cletusEX

Jan 4, 2004 Budds Creek-MD Comp Budds Creek, MD
Mar 28, 2004 Tomahawk Hedgesville, WV
Apr 4, 2004 Budds Creek-VA Series Budds Creek, MD–No Points
Apr 18, 2004 Tomahawk Hedgesville, WV
May 2, 2004 Budds Creek-BCTRA Budds Creek, MD
June 6, 2004 Foot of the Mountain Neelyton, PA
June 19, 2004 Budds Creek-National Wknd Budds Creek, MD-No Points
July 25, 2004 Top End Productions Oakland, MD
Aug 1, 2004 Rocket Raceway-MD Comp Three Springs, PA
Sept 12, 2004 Budds Creek Budds Creek, MD
Sept 19, 2004 Top End Productions Oakland, MD
Oct 3, 2004 Foot of the Mountain Neelyton, PA
Oct 24, 2004 Budds Creek Budds Creek, MD

2005 Race Series

Nov 7, 2004 Tomahawk Hedgesville, WV
Nov 14, 2004 Foot of the Mountain Neelyton, PA


Posted by: seatec

thanx cletus


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

looks like I better go and invest in some boingers if there are that many races!!


Posted by: cletusEX

You guys thinking of hitting any of the GNCCs? I'm going to try and hit the Wisp, Rausch Creek and the one in Virginia at least. I think they are a lot more fun than the local races.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

If I can find the time and get into better shape I might take a shot at one.


Posted by: seatec

Eric, i thing you definately wants some shocks for that z. its plusher than most stock quads but hour and a half race is someting else.

I would like to do a GNCC. was thinking of doing Rausch.


Posted by: cletusEX

Those three are pretty close. The one at Wisp is close the the Oakland races on the d-7 schedule. At the nationals you are never alone on the track so it is really good at becoming a faster rider. You are constantly being pushed and an extra half hour isn't too bad on the body.


Posted by: seatec

First i wanna make it through my first race. ill see from there,


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
Eric, i thing you definately wants some shocks for that z. its plusher than most stock quads but hour and a half race is someting else.

I would like to do a GNCC. was thinking of doing Rausch.


When are your revalved shocks by Derisi supposed to be in? I'm curious to see how you like them.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
First i wanna make it through my first race. ill see from there,


Just race your race and you'll finish. Don't push your self too much on the first lap. Once you get into a nice rythmn you won't even be thinking about how tired you are. Also, the less time you spend off the quad getting it off trees the less tired you will be, so pick good lines and if slowing down is what you need to do in order to get through a section clean do it.


Posted by: seatec

probably next week or shortly thereafter. i am very curious too and will do a full report on them for you guys. i hear good things about them.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Nick you must be in good shape because I felt like I was going to die half way into my second lap then the burn went numb and I just pushed until the race was over. I just can't belive how out of shape I have gotten over the past two years. I am working on getting back in shape though.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Nick you must be in good shape because I felt like I was going to die half way into my second lap then the burn went numb and I just pushed until the race was over. I just can't belive how out of shape I have gotten over the past two years. I am working on getting back in shape though.


No way am I in shape, but you just get used to racing. I pretty much know I'm gonna get arm pump like the second lap, but if I keep pushing it, it goes away and then I get real comfortable on the bike. Being in shape helps so much. At our practice track I can keep up with my brother and 2 other riding buddies (all of which are pretty fast) but then I start fading and have to just run my pace, while they pull away. As you race more you understand what your body is going to do and then you either slow down or keep pusing it.


Posted by: cletusEX

Eric do you run a steering stabilizer?


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by seatec
i told you guys Greg is full of it. he zip through the woods like he is on rails. we gonna be eatin his dust.
Yeah right!! I have'nt raced in two 1/2 years & only rode my R about 4 times I'll be lucky to get the first to laps in at a good pace before I tire out completly,I'm sitting here right now drinking as much water as I can stand


Posted by: seatec

yeah im trying to load up on water myself and i HATE water.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
You guys thinking of hitting any of the GNCCs? I'm going to try and hit the Wisp, Rausch Creek and the one in Virginia at least. I think they are a lot more fun than the local races.
I'm going to try to do Rausch Creek & the Wisp,& all the district races.Im going to race myself into shape


Posted by: greghall

Well guys keep drinking that water I'll check back in tonight.


Posted by: seatec

well guys. are we all water logged and ready to rock and roll tomorrow.


Posted by: chucked

Hey, rumor has it that cops shut down sugar hill last weekend. Do any of you guys know Mike Andrews? He is one crazy mofo.


Posted by: seatec

bummer


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by chucked
Hey, rumor has it that cops shut down sugar hill last weekend. Do any of you guys know Mike Andrews? He is one crazy mofo.
Were did you hear that about SH is it for sure or what?Yes I know Mike he is one of the fastest guys in the state Pro caliber,He finish like 12 overall at one GNCC a year or two ago He's good friends with Andy can hang with him on a Quad.Where was Mike riding?


Posted by: chucked

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
Were did you hear that about SH is it for sure or what?Yes I know Mike he is one of the fastest guys in the state Pro caliber,He finish like 12 overall at one GNCC a year or two ago He's good friends with Andy can hang with him on a Quad.Where was Mike riding?


mike was riding at the training grounds off of allendar road. A whole bunch of people showed up at mohrs lane a few days ago and they said cops told them to get out and never come back.


Posted by: chucked

and now you got that fat boy (which I know is loud as ****, mike's friend had one on his 450) so you will really be in for **** now.


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by chucked
mike was riding at the training grounds off of allendar road. A whole bunch of people showed up at mohrs lane a few days ago and they said cops told them to get out and never come back.
I guess I'll be racing all the time know.dont like the cops.& will not ride In BALTIMORE COUNTY!!!


Posted by: cletusEX

With a lot of the close nationals and local races coming up you should be alright for riding.


Posted by: chucked

I figure instead of payin admission fee's, gas, missing work etc... Id just ride around here, if I get caught a few times a year Ill just call it even.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by chucked
I figure instead of payin admission fee's, gas, missing work etc... Id just ride around here, if I get caught a few times a year Ill just call it even.


I don't know some of those trespassing tickets are pretty steep. I also have been in trouble with the law enough to know I don't want anything to do with them.


Posted by: chucked

quote:
Originally posted by cletusEX
I don't know some of those trespassing tickets are pretty steep. I also have been in trouble with the law enough to know I don't want anything to do with them.


well tresspassing is a misdemeaner and the max fine is $500, but my 4 wheeler is registered and I have the registration tag, and I do carry written premission from my neighbor and the guy that owns 90% of the property behind my house. And whats been happening around here recently is, if you have the registration tags, the cop will just run ur #'s and let you go if its all good.


Posted by: cletusEX

quote:
Originally posted by chucked
well tresspassing is a misdemeaner and the max fine is $500, but my 4 wheeler is registered and I have the registration tag, and I do carry written premission from my neighbor and the guy that owns 90% of the property behind my house. And whats been happening around here recently is, if you have the registration tags, the cop will just run ur #'s and let you go if its all good.


Yeah if you know most of the land you ride on you don't have a problem. I run an aftermarket frame so there aren't any numbers and have way too much money in my quad to get it taken away.


Posted by: Pappy

hey it was kick *** racing with you fellas today.


Posted by: Pappy

i shouldnt have raced....i can barely type


Posted by: Pappy

I think we now have a few more racers to add to the group


Posted by: Pappy

and as stated above..racing yourself back in shape....im trying it and boy does it hurt


Posted by: Pappy

High temp today was 87 .....and i have a few pounds of dust in my lungs I know my kid was disappointed not getting to go to budds creek but atleast he got to see some racing. (i was too )

and how is that for the ultimate in laziness? riding the quad to the track....some people have nerve


Posted by: chucked

Mike Andrews broke his collar bone last night. Dont know what happened though. It was funny cuz yesterday his friend "chub chub" said he'd never seen mike wreck before.


Posted by: 250RXCrider

Hell of a day of racing fellas and it was nice to meet some other members

My hands hurt so much I can hardly type. On that nore I am going to bed.

Later,

JP


Posted by: seatec

I had a ball guys. it was really great meetin all of you guys. if i get to emotional here i can alwaysblameit on the massive amounst of advil im popping for my various aches and pains.

Hanging out with a great bunch of guys is half the fun of this great sport. I tell you wone thing with this sport. you really learn who you are and what you are made off. Can't wait till next time.

Thanx for all the little tips from you guys. it helped me a lot.'


thanx fopr the pics Pappy. didnt even knwo you where taking them. lol


Posted by: YLW400

Well, how did everyone finish at Tomahawk??


Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
Well, how did everyone finish at Tomahawk??


no clue on the overall. i took a 30 minute break after the 3rd lap. it was hot...people were pukin and stuff and lots of wrecks on the last lap.

each race im getting back in the groove....so look out


Posted by: greghall

Well guys I made it to work I was sick as a DOG when I got done racing the heat really got to me,I had to go right to bed with a massive head pains from heat exhaustion I guess,but I had fun & did way better than I expected 3rd place in the B class aginst all those young guys It was nice meeting all the guys you to PAPPY.how do you feel today guys?


Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by greghall
how do you feel today guys?


im ready to race again...the only thing thats really jacked is my left thumb


Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by 250RXCrider
Hell of a day of racing fellas and it was nice to meet some other members

My hands hurt so much I can hardly type. On that nore I am going to bed.

Later,
good job on the 250R how did you finish?
JP



Posted by: greghall

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
and as stated above..racing yourself back in shape....im trying it and boy does it hurt
I dont look like this TODAY!!


Posted by: YLW400

Cool, at least noone got hurt (too bad) and it sounds like everyone had fun!! That's all that really matters!


Posted by: Pappy

and the newly designed jump in the back section of teh MX track is awesome! i got air


Posted by: seatec

Well, i tell ya. suprisingly, i feel really good. i have a minor ache on my right thigh but other than that i feel really good. it might be because i popped a few advil this morning. lol.


i think i was 14 or 15 overall but am not sure. i got 4 laps in.
When i saw the white flag i almost pulled off and say, "Tho hell with this" but i didnt want a DNF on my first HS. That would not have been a good start so i pressed on. The first three laps i had to make at least 3 stops because my arms whewre just killing me and i couldnt hang on to the handlebars. but in the last lap i wanted to make it through without stopping and i made it , barely that is. i was damn happy seeing that checkered flag but almost sh&t when the guy said that i had one more lap to go. he was kidding of course but i was to tired to notice.

In short, it was one of the coolest things i have ever done and will continue to race.

it was pretty cool haning out with all you guys.


Posted by: Ericthered rdr

Great time yesterday and glad to meet the rest of the gang. I feel really good today except my hands. thanks for the pics pappy. hey who has the info for the DVD guys??? I am real busy today with work so I might be on tonight. Again it was a great time yesterday and I am looking forward to Budds on 5/2


Posted by: Pappy

i think greg has the flyer. i got them to film the "exrider" stickers and told them to post the info on the site or make contact so we are sure to get one. i think it will be killer to watch it and see how slow i am


Posted by: greghall

Yeah I have a flyer I will call the guy tonight to see what's up.


Posted by: Pappy

everyone needs to pick a weekend to ride tomahawk and then come over to my place for some beer and BBQ


Posted by: seatec

yea, id really like to see that footage myself.


Posted by: YLW400

Yo Pappy, how about this Sunday?? lol


Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
Yo Pappy, how about this Sunday?? lol


i should be home this sunday. we have a race on saturday so its open. let me know and ill meet ya at the track


Posted by: seatec

quote:
Originally posted by Pappy
everyone needs to pick a weekend to ride tomahawk and then come over to my place for some beer and BBQ


im in for sure!


Posted by: YLW400

COol, I'll be there at the crack of dawn Sunday..It's calling for crappy weather, but that's to far out to tell......


Posted by: Pappy

quote:
Originally posted by YLW400
COol, I'll be there at the crack of dawn Sunday..It's calling for crappy weather, but that's to far out to tell......


only mx riders worry about the weather i was doing the quadshop rain dance yesterday but i must dance like a white guy cuz it didnt happen


Posted by: seatec

so, does tomahawk have open riding like rausch? do woods and mx if you want? barring of course there is a race?


Posted by: YLW400

I know they have MX practice...I Would assume they have HS as well......I don't like getting dirty Seatec




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