Let's get dirty...check here for rides.

[number9]

would love to but only free block this wknd is Sat afternoon.

Ah ok. I might try and get the KTM out to HVD, but it won't be until Sunday..

[typeone]

Ah ok. I might try and get the KTM out to HVD, but it won't be until Sunday..

awesome. so it's back in action?

[R7]

Never understood why massholes complain about having nowhere to ride legally. Am I missing something? You have infinitely more places to ride than we do in RI.

About 10 years ago, RI was very close to getting some orv trails. Sadly all the hard work from everyone at the time, went waisted because 3 user groups of the trails (dirt bikes, atv's, and 4x4 trucks/jeeps) couldn't work with each other to get it done.

[number9]

awesome. so it's back in action?

It's 90% buttoned back up. I even washed the air filter! Just have to put the plastics back on, hook up the fuel lines and make sure it (still) starts.

[MoXzilla]

Ill be later Saturday. I hope to still get out. Drove to work today and got a nice big rock to the windshield. I have to get it replaced tomorrow.

Scared be heard it and immediately thought hmm that would crack something few seconds later OHHHH LOOOOK!

[typeone]

It's 90% buttoned back up. I even washed the air filter! Just have to put the plastics back on, hook up the fuel lines and make sure it (still) starts.

good deal!

Ill be later Saturday. I hope to still get out. Drove to work today and got a nice big rock to the windshield. I have to get it replaced tomorrow.

MoX, do you know what time? no pressure but if you think you aren't going to make it, i was invited to a diff ride spot. i'll skip HVD if it's just me.

[MoXzilla]

MoX, do you know what time? no pressure but if you think you aren't going to make it, i was invited to a diff ride spot. i'll skip HVD if it's just me.

I dont know what time. Its up in the air right now. So I'd say go on the other ride. There will be plenty of other times

[loudbeard]

Anyone want to make a plan for next weekend at HVD? I have Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon as available hall pass slots.

[typeone]

Anyone want to make a plan for next weekend at HVD? I have Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon as available hall pass slots.

let's do Sat morning!

[typeone]

I dont know what time. Its up in the air right now. So I'd say go on the other ride. There will be plenty of other times

coo. no worries, i'm torn right now. drop me a PM if you figure out a time...

[Paul_E_D]

Gonna be sloppy wherever you go!

[Imbeek]

Yup, Even mx 338 for open practice tomorrow

[Paul_E_D]

Oh man, when the wick is sloppy, it is SLOPPY!

[Imbeek]

Yeah, I'm probably gonna skip it

Don't really feel,like starting a thread so for anyone interested: Garrett Wolsink's RM from the 1977 Carlsbad GP sold at auction for 70k, unrestored. Back then, there were true "works" bikes

1977 Suzuki USGP Winner MX From the Gerrit Wolsink Collection | Lot S182 | Las Vegas 2017 | Mecum Auctions

[number9]

What's the forecast for Southwick tomorrow? Google says rain..

[Imbeek]

Just supposed to be showers early tomorrow. I'm more worried about an inch or two today. Southwick drains great...until it doesn't.

[number9]

Just supposed to be showers early tomorrow. I'm more worried about an inch or two today. Southwick drains great...until it doesn't.

I just looked at the weather today. Ugh.. you're right, looks like rain all day today.

I guess Wareham could be a Plan B, and NHMX a Plan C?

Winchester Speedpark has racing so that's out.

[typeone]

so you're riding MX tomorrow, right? not a woods location? hmmmmmmm

[number9]

so you're riding MX tomorrow, right? not a woods location? hmmmmmmm

I ruined the new tube when putting it back in the Honda. I have never been so fucking frustrated in my life.

[typeone]

I ruined the new tube when putting it back in the Honda. I have never been so fucking frustrated in my life.

hahaa. once you learn that skill, swappin donuts, you have made it in life as a dirt biker

baby powder, good irons, a stand and tiny bites are your friend. filling the tube until it almost doesn't fold on itself is also important. zero pressure = easier to pinch.

[Chippertheripper]

technique is 95% of changing tires.
sincerely, a squid who's pinched a few tubes.

[number9]

From Southwick's FB page:

"Open practice for this coming Saturday, May 6, has been canceled. In excess of 2 inches of rain will fall through Friday into Saturday. There will be no opportunity to grade the track. Sorry, kids."

hahaa. once you learn that skill, swappin donuts, you have made it in life as a dirt biker

baby powder, good irons, a stand and tiny bites are your friend. filling the tube until it almost doesn't fold on itself is also important. zero pressure = easier to pinch.

I have two of these Motion Pro extra-long tire irons, though I could probably use one more. I also have a combination spoon/axle wrench which is too short to be useful.

I don't know what I did wrong, but I almost certainly nicked/punctured the tube when trying to lever the tire back into the bead.

technique is 95% of changing tires.
sincerely, a squid who's pinched a few tubes.

I watched a bunch of YouTube videos, it helped but.. I could use someone showing me the ropes in person.

Check out this video of a guy from Dunlop doing it. He takes about 2 minutes..

[typeone]

I have two of these Motion Pro extra-long tire irons, though I could probably use one more. I also have a combination spoon/axle wrench which is too short to be useful.

I don't know what I did wrong, but I almost certainly nicked/punctured the tube when trying to lever the tire back into the bead.

i prefer to use 3 of the 10.5" spoon type from MotionPro. one massive beast of an iron can help too if the bead + carcass is a gnarly one, like some off-road specific tires that are real stiff, but 3 shorties works well for me. the spoon tip is curved nice and soft, less likely to grab.

[typeone]

I watched a bunch of YouTube videos, it helped but.. I could use someone showing me the ropes in person.

Check out this video of a guy from Dunlop doing it. He takes about 2 minutes..

not sure if you've seen this vid but i like this kids method, pasting below. watching a tire guy do it can be frustrating, they change that shit all day long. that's the technique Chip is referring to. get your system down and you're in.

even though my changes generally go smooth, they're never super fast. right tools + tiny bites + patience = success (most times)

i love how he's doing this on a bucket filled with filty oil... in slippers. that shit would be all over my garage floor.

[nhbubba]

These motion pro shortie levers are meant for a trail toolkit. But they are mint because they have this little lip that just hooks on the edge of the wheel. Keeps you from sticking the tip too far in. And we all know what happens when you stick the tip in too deep.