2014 PSTR short course schedule

[maxim_X]

For what it's worth. Many enduro riders run with a headlight and tail light with a single rear brake light switch. Your not going to pass a mass inspection like that, but, it's enough for many who ride very seldom on the road.

[Chippertheripper]

I can almost assure you it did not come with a full ds kit. Just a head&tail running light.
IF the state is going to require the full inspection prior to awarding you a plate, there's various options, some pricey, some not so much, for a ds kit.

[R7]

to add to my frustration, it appears (according to the microfiche and the repair manual) that bike most likely came with
-mirror
-turn signals
-hi/lo
-head/tail light
-speedo
-horn

im just gonna have to hit the KTM dealership on thursday and see what they say

If I recall, the microfiche is the same for that model in all countries..meaning it came street legal in some countries, so it will show the parts being available.
Your bike "should" have the wires and correct voltage to run lights, and I thought the EXC models came with a headlight and tail light here in the US?
My XC-W200 did not come with any lights when I bought it new, but all the wires were there, so all I did was buy the lights and plug them in. The same 200 in Europe is a EXC200, which comes road legal

[typeone]

do we need any 'plated enduro' stuff for the 3/23 Wareham event?

[Chippertheripper]

Nope. None of it.

[typeone]

delicious.

[KB]

Call me tomorrow. I will straighten you out.

KB

to add to my frustration, it appears (according to the microfiche and the repair manual) that bike most likely came with
-mirror
-turn signals
-hi/lo
-head/tail light
-speedo
-horn

im just gonna have to hit the KTM dealership on thursday and see what they say

[typeone]

pretty sure i'm in for 3/23 Wareham. just need to eval work schedule when date gets closer.

[tls25rs]

pretty sure i'm in for 3/23 Wareham. just need to eval work schedule when date gets closer.

Hmmmmm this could wind up being the oft discussed but never happens "Dirty Bastards" group race outing. We always talk about getting everyone to do an offraod race together and this one looks to be a possibility for a lot of us.

[typeone]

agreed. i've been wanting to ride out that way for a while AND join a PSTR event.

waiting on suspenders from GMD, few basic parts to order but my bike should be ready next month.

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (GS3)

Plate for the 300 in hand. A couple of hoops to jump through but relatively painless.
Still need
Head and tail light
Brake switch
Mirror

[Chippertheripper]

Then you're all set for the turkey runs (or enduros). You do not need that stuff for the short courses, jday, or netra hare scrambles.
A real plated dirty will change your life.
If the nesr race thing doesn't happen, we can certainly do a cranberry country plated ride.

[slowkermit]

I like it.

[typeone]

kermit, did you ever sell the 200? neighbor asked me last night

[slowkermit]

I still have it. I cleaned it up spotless, then I rode it and got it dirty again lol. I couldn't resist.

I'm PMing you my contact info. I'd be happy to show him the bike.

[typeone]

thnx. i'll let him know. just PM'd you back.

[R7]

The C (novice) class was very thin in 2013, especially CVet (over 30 novice) so there's no better time to try out your first race.

What would be a good course to start on (easy) , if someone wanted to do their first race and haven't really ridden in just about a year?

[Chippertheripper]

What would be a good course to start on (easy) , if someone wanted to do their first race and haven't really ridden in just about a year?

Any of them except Freetown. Who knows what portion of the mx track they'll use in wareham, but I expect it'll be tame. The rest should be sandy, flowing woods. We'll see at the winter jdays there.
Swansea is another kickass venue with about 75% grass track per lap. Freetown is...you know...fun, rideable, but pretty boney.

[maxim_X]

Even the Freetown short courses have been relatively mild. If you want to get into pstr racing I would say pick the event you can make it to and have fun. There is a good chance I'll be there making an ass of myself among others.

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (GS3)

What's j day?
As a matter of fact I'm gonna start a new thread...

[typeone]

i always here Freetown is evil boney... how does it compare to upper Oxford or backside October?

[Chippertheripper]

Upper oxford has more bigger formations, Freetown has some bigger stuff, but mostly a ton of baby heads poking up.

[Chippertheripper]

This is a decent example. He dips into the woods at 1:55. Watch his front end chatter.
http://youtu.be/heZj1wLjoLA

[typeone]

good vid, thnx. i always thought it was like Felton / SwitchBack at October. not even close. there is no dirt there!

[slowkermit]

One thing to keep in mind about freetown, is that we're all dealing with the same shit. If you struggle in a section, there are plenty of others struggling right alongside you. I brought my friend Jimmy who rides about twice a year. He fell down a few times, and certainly didn't win. But he finished both morning and afternoon "motos", and was smiling ear to ear for the rest of the afternoon.

I'd say Swansea would be the most fun and least intimidating for one's first race. There are very few surprises, since it's mostly wide-open grass track