RAD mx event: Stimilon 09 @ Southwick MA!

["Dangerous" Dan K]

The more I think about this, the more I really can't see anything good coming from this. Oh well, it should be entertaining if nothing else

[6 Fingered Man]

The more I think about this, the more I really can't see anything good coming from this. Oh well, it should be entertaining if nothing else

At least you have an excust to hang in the back and keep outa trouble. bet there,s not a lot of 125's there and a kawasaki at that, you can ride one of my 250's if ya want, you know you want to....

["Dangerous" Dan K]

At least you have an excust to hang in the back and keep outa trouble. bet there,s not a lot of 125's there and a kawasaki at that, you can ride one of my 250's if ya want, you know you want to....

I've got a handful of reasons to ride one of your bikes.
-brakes
-wierd undiagnosed engine noise
-I've got an old beat up 125
-you've got nice bikes, both 250's
-I'm in love with that yamaha

I've also got a handful of reasons not to ride one of your bikes.
-Not my bikes
-not used to them
-Not my bikes
-250's, which I have very little experience on
-Not my bikes
-I'm far more used to and comfortable on my own 125
-Not my bikes
-Would not have an excuse to be DFL or finish last.


I'm going to ride the KX, assuming I can get it to pass tech in time. I do appreciate the offer though.

[RyanNicholson]

I've also got a handful of reasons not to ride one of your bikes.
-Not my bikes
-not used to them
-Not my bikes
-250's, which I have very little experience on
-Not my bikes
-I'm far more used to and comfortable on my own 125
-Not my bikes
-Would not have an excuse to be DFL or finish last.

$10 says you have more experience than I do!

[6 Fingered Man]

$10 says you have more experience than I do!

Ill take that bet, ive been with him for all his 250 experience. Are we counting time on the ground next to the bike or just upright time?

[RyanNicholson]

Ill take that bet, ive been with him for all his 250 experience. Are we counting time on the ground next to the bike or just upright time?

I have a pretty equal amount of the two I think

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Ill take that bet, ive been with him for all his 250 experience. Are we counting time on the ground next to the bike or just upright time?

If we don't count on-the-ground time this isn't even a bet, it's a free $10. If we count "on the ground next to the bike" time my 125 riding time just went up 20% as well, but at least I've got a bunch of 125 hours logged over the past however many years.

[rbrais]

haha, a full gate of never evers...best believe I'm watching that gate drop!

No shit! Should be a good show!

[rbrais]

Man I hope I still know how to ride. Been 2 years since I fired the bike up, still not even sure it runs yet!

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

haha, a full gate of never evers...best believe I'm watching that gate drop!

It will be fine until Half of us put our Knee out for the first turn

[Paul_E_D]

...and instantly lose the front causing a 20 bike pile up. I'll be watching for sure!

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

...and instantly lose the front causing a 20 bike pile up. I'll be watching for sure!

I will Be in the Back of that Pack for sure.

I am putting Myself in the second wave

[RyanNicholson]

I will Be in the Back of that Pack for sure.

I am putting Myself in the second wave

I'm not

[seth399]

I'm not

haha, when the gate drops hold it wide!

[seth399]

ps- anyone who looks half decent in my keep it real race I am not giving any of my start secrets to

["Dangerous" Dan K]

I will Be in the Back of that Pack for sure.

I am putting Myself in the second wave

Davo suggested that to me when I told him how completely green I am. Still considering it, but at the same time a gate drop on a dirt bike sounds like sooo much fun. I just don't know.

ps- anyone who looks half decent in my keep it real race I am not giving any of my start secrets to

I'm not going to look half decent, or even 1/4 decent, guaranteed. Can I get some tips?

[seth399]

Davo suggested that to me when I told him how completely green I am. Still considering it, but at the same time a gate drop on a dirt bike sounds like sooo much fun. I just don't know.



I'm not going to look half decent, or even 1/4 decent, guaranteed. Can I get some tips?

yes you may, I was joking i would like to help all if I can

["Dangerous" Dan K]

yes you may, I was joking i would like to help all if I can

I know you were joking... but I'm not joking about wanting all the help I can get You going to be there Fri night? Dunno if I should shoot you a PM, catch you in boxchat or talk to you Fri if you'll be there.

[BMFR6]

I'm not

hell yeah. in it to win it! i figure there are two game plans for the gate drop and T1, either be the slowest or be the fastest.





yes mike, i will fix and/or replace whatever parts of your bike don't make it back to dudley.

[McBiggity]

hell yeah. in it to win it! i figure there are two game plans for the gate drop and T1, either be the slowest or be the fastest.





yes mike, i will fix and/or replace whatever parts of your bike don't make it back to dudley.

appreciate it!!

[seth399]

I know you were joking... but I'm not joking about wanting all the help I can get You going to be there Fri night? Dunno if I should shoot you a PM, catch you in boxchat or talk to you Fri if you'll be there.

ya whenever, whatever I have to say will probably make a lot more sense in person but who knows

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Trust me Put me in a line of bikes reving holding my clutch in, I am gonna launch that fucker

[BMFR6]

Almost ready. Well.... a couple things left to do, but I'll be there.

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[rbrais]

Davo suggested that to me when I told him how completely green I am. Still considering it, but at the same time a gate drop on a dirt bike sounds like sooo much fun. I just don't know.



I'm not going to look half decent, or even 1/4 decent, guaranteed. Can I get some tips?

I would call it more of a rush than fun. That first turn is real fuckin tight. It's pretty common to be rubbin plastic, tires and pushing with your elbows as you round the turn. Just don't go down if you are anywhere in the front or mid-pack because you will probably have knobbie marks on ya!

Starts are different for everyone. Each has a different strategy/technique, but basically you just try to get a good launch off the gate and pin-it to the first turn. Maintain traction and go through the gears, see if you make it there first. If you don't, just try everything you can to make sure you don't end up on the ground. Eyes open and find the pockets that you can make it through. Watch your sides for guys that are cutting across and might whipe you out.

[seth399]

^Yep, since the gate drop thing is new for alot of you its upto you if you want to be aggressive on the gate drop or not..if you do then come see me and I can probably give you a few little things to help with a good start.

Personally I start in 2nd gear and once I'm past the gate I hold it wide and click through gears without letting off. I slip the clutch a bit as I grab each shift. I definitely don't suggest 2nd gear for everyone but I love it, I also started the same way on 125s.