Official DB thread

[Kyosho26]

Didnt want to whore up fastrunner's thread anymore. Post any good deals you come across here.

I found a 80 for elame.

http://www.recycler.com/asp/AdDetails.asp?iID=12862&sBAC=818&bSQ=0&iC=90&iSC=0

[kamikaze]

thanks kyosho! :) i may inquire about that one... was hoping for something a little more beat up though, cuz i crash a lot :D

wait: that's an 03, so it can't get a green sticker huh

[Kyosho26]

thanks kyosho! :) i may inquire about that one... was hoping for something a little more beat up though, cuz i crash a lot :D

Click on the new link. :lmfao:lmfao

[kamikaze]

uhhhh... "starts by hand"?? is it a crank-up??

[McSteven (tm)]

http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?threadid=77788

:drool2

*edit* just realized DB means dirt bikes. fook, shit damn....

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=116110

[kamikaze]

fun bobby doesn't know what a dirt bike is. :welcome

[Vtec44]

:drool2

but that's not a dirt bike!!! :welcome

Edit: Elaine and her quick fingers. :doh

[McSteven (tm)]

both of yall quick fingers... dont you know fast isn't always good?!?!!?

[Earl]

uhhhh... "starts by hand"?? is it a crank-up??

What he meant was that the bike has so little compression resistance that you can literally start the bike by hand, ie rotate the kick starter with your hand.

[Marmalade Dad]

Ahhh..so start by hand doesn't mean Tomi pushing from behind..! :idea

[suzsport]

Ahhh..so start by hand doesn't mean Tomi pushing from behind..! :idea

thank god..i'm still recovering from the last one...i'm soooo out of shape..:rolleyes

[RC-5Juan]

List of whose got em:
1.) Earl
2.) RC-5Juan
3.) Kamikaze
4.) FreakDawg
5.) Thach









Woohoo DIRTBIKE thread.


Im looking at a CR250 this weekend up north. Its a brand new 2003, so im a little weary of the red-sticker. I also wanted to find a CRF450R, but this thing is literally brand new and never seen dirt. Gonna lowball the guy and see if he bites. The owner won this, a honda jet-ski and a quad in a raffle, and only wanted the jetski. He still had to pay tax on all three though lol, so he needs the cash.

[RC-5Juan]

Dirtbike search has hit full throttle. Lookin at 3 bikes in the next couple days. Ill keep ya kids posted.

[McSteven (tm)]

Dirtbike search has hit full throttle. Lookin at 3 bikes in the next couple days. Ill keep ya kids posted.

why not buy all three so Dom and myself can go riding with you!!! ;)

[RC-5Juan]

buy your own bike. Stop wastin money on the trackdays and racing pipedreams. Did i mention that offroad racing is a fraction of the cost of roadracing, and your much more likely to get a nice shiny trophy?

[Earl]

Come on doods, get your dirt bikes, I'm riding this w/e.

I'm looking at a dual sport too, to ride B-V this T/G w/e, and Big Bear in June.

You guys are missing out, you can do track days and ride dirt bikes, just learn to stretch the budget.

Road racing is expensive, it will chew up a lot of your your resources.
It is fun though, I only race one Sun a month.

[kamikaze]

Question for those who know better than me:

Is there really any diff between a kx, rm, or cr? is an 85 much better than an 80?

how much should i be expecting to pay for a green-stickered 80-85cc 2-stroke? i'm seeing some early 90's bikes for less than $1000, and all the early 2000's ones seem to be around $1500. will a 10-year old dirt bike still be ok as long as the engine has been well maintained?

THANKS

[Earl]

Question for those who know better than me:

Is there really any diff between a kx, rm, or cr? is an 85 much better than an 80?

how much should i be expecting to pay for a green-stickered 80-85cc 2-stroke? i'm seeing some early 90's bikes for less than $1000, and all the early 2000's ones seem to be around $1500. will a 10-year old dirt bike still be ok as long as the engine has been well maintained?

THANKS

Just a matter of fit and which bike you like better. If you go to motorcycleusa.com, there are a few reviews on 85s that you can read.
Seems the CR is the 85 to ride for 05.

As far as 85 versus 80, the 85s have more punch. A 10 year old dirt bike should have had several new top ends and at least two tranny rebuilds, depending on freq of use.

I'd go as newest as possible that still fits your budget. The 00 and newer bikes are much better than early 90s vintage.

[kamikaze]

Come on doods, get your dirt bikes, I'm riding this w/e.


Where are you riding this weekend? i'm gonna look at a coupla 80s tomorrow and friday, and being the horrible impulse buyer that i am, i expect that i'll have a new (to me) dirtbike by the weekend :D

[Marmalade Dad]

Where are you riding this weekend? i'm gonna look at a coupla 80s tomorrow and friday, and being the horrible impulse buyer that i am, i expect that i'll have a new (to me) dirtbike by the weekend :D
And five destroyed pistons and three damaged cylinder heads by Wednesday. ;)

[kamikaze]

And five destroyed pistons and three damaged cylinder heads by Wednesday. ;)

sad thing is, you're probably right!! :lmfao

[Marmalade Dad]

sad thing is, you're probably right!! :lmfao
No worries. We've got the muscle to take off your cylinder heads! :flexmuscl

[RC-5Juan]

Where are you riding this weekend? i'm gonna look at a coupla 80s tomorrow and friday, and being the horrible impulse buyer that i am, i expect that i'll have a new (to me) dirtbike by the weekend :D

Good luck with your purchase Elaine. When you test ride the 80's, make sure you really get on the pipe. This will tell you if the 80 has enough grunt for ya. I agree with Earl on getting the newest one that fits your budget. Keep in mind that only pre-2003 are green-sticker if you plan on riding year-round (I do). If you can find an older one that hasnt been ridden that hard, that should be fine too.

One thing i try to avoid when buying a dirtbike, is buying one that has been raced, so keep that in mind. My reason for this is that if the bike has been raced, its probably been beat pretty hard. There are a lot of things that will wear a lot faster when the bike has been raced rather than just trail-ridden. Additionally, raced bikes will usually look really nice, but often they've been through 2-3 sets of ugly plastics and have been down a lot. On the other hand, bikes that have been raced are usually maintained a bit better then those that arent. You REALLY wanna stay clear of bikes that were used as practice bikes.

[Earl]

Where are you riding this weekend? i'm gonna look at a coupla 80s tomorrow and friday, and being the horrible impulse buyer that i am, i expect that i'll have a new (to me) dirtbike by the weekend :D

Planning on Sunday at Cahuilla Creek MX park, it's near Temecula on the I 15 south.

Do you have dirt riding gear?

I always ride with full gear; chest/shoulder/back guard, knee/shin guards, kidney belt, elbow pads, boots, pants, jersye, etc.

DBing is great fun, but you can get banged up pretty good, gotta wear the gear, the stuff works.

[kamikaze]

yup i almost have full gear, just need to pick up a new chest protector. unfortunately it's raining which will make it hard to look at bikes, but hopefully i can get out later today...

[Earl]

yup i almost have full gear, just need to pick up a new chest protector. unfortunately it's raining which will make it hard to look at bikes, but hopefully i can get out later today...

Terrific!

Make sure the chest protector has a back plate attached, and shoulder cup pieces also.

[RC-5Juan]

DIRTBIKE HAS BEEN PURCHASED. Got a 2002 CRF450R. Pictures to follow later. The rest of you...get to work on getting yours.

[kamikaze]

oh no!! i need to get crackin!!

[RC-5Juan]

oh no!! i need to get crackin!!

No hurry. Its up north so i wont have it down here for at least a couple weeks.

[Earl]

No hurry. Its up north so i wont have it down here for at least a couple weeks.

Congrats!!!

[RC-5Juan]

New (Used) hotness:

http://www.sportbikers.net/gallery/files/2/2/0/hWoGSPM9KfbLHSwH5A9xxv3zqCmm.jpg

http://www.sportbikers.net/gallery/files/2/2/0/Bqjbe1HxLKEN6sawFM2Fp4wdVOsf.jpg

http://www.sportbikers.net/gallery/files/2/2/0/0JIGY71nzTt98j2U4HSoUGEi3SNz.jpg





And best of all...its a Honda :thumb

[RC-5Juan]

Elame...hows the search going?

[MAD1]

New (Used) hotness:

http://b.im.craigslist.org/GL/LS/hWoGSPM9KfbLHSwH5A9xxv3zqCmm.jpg

http://a.im.craigslist.org/SL/19/0JIGY71nzTt98j2U4HSoUGEi3SNz.jpg

http://a.im.craigslist.org/Jf/19/Bqjbe1HxLKEN6sawFM2Fp4wdVOsf.jpg

And best of all...its a Honda :thumb
:redx
:missing
:jef

[Marmalade Dad]

Deeeeeeeerrrricious!!!

[Vtec44]

And best of all...its a Honda :thumb

DAMN RIGHT! :thumb

[Kyosho26]

DIRTBIKE HAS BEEN PURCHASED. Got a 2002 CRF450R. Pictures to follow later. The rest of you...get to work on getting yours.

So John, thats is a 450 four stroke right?? What is the good/bad about this setup as opposed to a 250 2 stroke. I was shooting the sht with a salesguy at hahm and he said the 250 2 strokes might be a bit much for a dirt newbie. he suggested a 250 four stroke. :dunno

Please input thoughts here_______________________

[RC-5Juan]

So John, thats is a 450 four stroke right?? What is the good/bad about this setup as opposed to a 250 2 stroke. I was shooting the sht with a salesguy at hahm and he said the 250 2 strokes might be a bit much for a dirt newbie. he suggested a 250 four stroke. :dunno

Please input thoughts here_______________________

The good is a LOT of torque. The bad is that the bike is a little heavier. This being a race bike, its lighter than most 4-strokes (and only 10 lbs heavier than a 250 2-stroke), but still has those extra pounds. Other advantages to the 4-stroke are that you dont need to mix the gas, engine will tend to last longer given proper maintenance.

Maintenance on a 4-stroke will be a little more involved (you have to check valves, etc) but will have to be done less often. 4-strokes are harder to start. 4-strokes have a much broader powerband (power everywhere) where 2-strokes are peaky and need to be revved to keep them in the power band. Youll have better throttle response on a 2-stroke.

I initially was going to get a CR250 (2-stroke) but all the reviews i read gave this bike a huge thumbs up. Problem is that a major selling point for me was having the bike green-stickerable (meaning it can be ridden all year long, as opposed to red-sticker Sept-April). ALL bikes 2002 or older can get a green sticker. Unfortunately, 2002 was the first year the CRF450 came out and its kinda rare (when compared to 2-strokes), and costs a bit more. A little bit of patience paid off though.

A 4-stroke motocross or moto-based 250 would be an EXCELLENT starter bike. The brand new Honda CRF250x (not the r, only the x) is green stickerable, as is the Yamaha WR250F and pre-2003 YZ250F. The Honda is a new bike but the Yamaha came out in 2001. You can find older Yamaha 426's (4-strokes) from 1997.

It might be tough to find these racing 4-strokes in your budget. I know Thach only wanted to pay around 2k, and this pretty much limits him to the 2-strokes. I recommend a 250 2-stroke over a 125 as the 250 will be a bit easier to ride. The 125 will take a lot of work, and is pretty violent to learn on.

Let me know if you need me to detail any of this. I know its a lot of dumb acronyms.

In summary:

2-stroke:
Easier to start
Easier to maintain
Cheaper
A little harder for a noobie to ride
Lighter
Have to mix gas/oil (a pain in the ass, but not a deal breaker)

4-stroke
Lots of easy-to-use power
Tough to start
Less frequent maintenance (but more complicated)
More expensive (Yamahas not so much)


Here is a nice one, but a little pricey (especially for a 250)

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=118057

[RC-5Juan]

Another reason i chose the 4-stroke is that it is an easy and competitive bike to convert to supermoto, which is somethign that I have been interested in for a while.

[Kyosho26]

got it... thanks.

[Vtec44]

and is pretty violent to learn on.

I just lost my interest in riding a 125cc 2-stroke :fawkdance

[tR1stan]

ya, 2 strokes are hella fun. its not uncontrollably violent. its just very very peaky.

[Earl]

I just lost my interest in riding a 125cc 2-stroke :fawkdance

Once you learn how to ride one "on the pipe," they're loads of fun!

My 04 YZ125 is pretty fast!

[kamikaze]

Elame...hows the search going?

I found a 1999 YZ80 that i was probably gonna get, but since i won't be able to ride it for a couple weeks (race this weekend, then maybe vegas, then going to boston for graduation), i decided to wait and see if any better deals come up. all the late 90s 80cc 2-strokes seem to be in the less-than-$1000 range which is good... and hopefully i'll be able to get rid of my ex500 in the meantime (unless Herrrrrb wants to buy it :D).

[freakdawg]

Has any one actually laid out cash for a bike yet...?

I've been looking at a pretty nice 1996 WR 250... I'm thinkin bout going to pick it up today... Rode it round a parking lot a bit... seems pretty powerful to what I remember ridin in the past...

[McSteven (tm)]

Has any one actually laid out cash for a bike yet...?

yeah... RJuan already lead by example... bad influence!!! :welcome

[freakdawg]

yeah... RJuan already lead by example... bad influence!!! :welcome

OOP's... jus back tracked through this thread... It appears that there are already a couple of aquisitions completed... Maybe I need to get a move on this...

[RC-5Juan]

Get it! Then take me riding with you!

[Marmalade Dad]

and hopefully i'll be able to get rid of my ex500 in the meantime (unless Herrrrrb wants to buy it :D).
No franks. That thing wheelies just when I sit on it. :P But it's a swell bike. You can get some mad-lean action. Dragging centerstand and all. ;)

[freakdawg]

Get it! Then take me riding with you!

GOT IT...!:D I need some gear though.

[RC-5Juan]

GOT IT...!:D I need some gear though.

I bought all of mine on ebay so far. I still had my old boots. Got pants, a jersey, and helmet on ebay. Still looking for some deals on gloves and goggles.

Also try http://www.bobscycle.com/. They have a lot of good deals in their specials/clearance area. Congrats on the new bike...Steph tells me you are pretty stoked. I wont have mine down here til the weekend of June 11th.

[RC-5Juan]

GOT IT...!:D I need some gear though.

Oh yeah....

:worthless

[RC-5Juan]

bizzump bitches. I will not stop until roughly 50% of the site regulars have dirtbikes.

Joe- Wheres the pics at. We wants to see the Yammihah.

[freakdawg]

bizzump bitches. I will not stop until roughly 50% of the site regulars have dirtbikes.

Joe- Wheres the pics at. We wants to see the Yammihah.
Pardon the lack of dazzeling dirtbike imagery but I suck at the internet. Notice no avatar either:dunno

[freakdawg]

Has anyone else here dared to join the "K.R.ASS" (Knobby Riders Association) members of S.B.N...?

Current membership:
1. Earl - YZ 125
2. RJuan - CRF 450
3. Freakdawg - WR 250

[Marmalade Dad]

bizzump bitches. I will not stop until roughly 50% of the site regulars have dirtbikes.

Joe- Wheres the pics at. We wants to see the Yammihah.
Site regulars? That's like, what, 10 people? Guess you only need two more...

[kamikaze]

4. Elaine - kx 80, sorta...................

[Marmalade Dad]

What??? When did you pick up a DB??

[kamikaze]

on friday, but i kinda need to pay for it still.................

[freakdawg]

4. Elaine - kx 80, sorta...................

What does SORTA mean...?

Money has been placed in placed in previous owners hands but you have yet to talk delivery?

You've decided that the kx 80 is the bike for you but you have yet to find the perfect specimen?

You're in negotiations with a kx 80 owner but have yet to settle upon an ageeable price?

:dunno

[kamikaze]

i already picked up the kx 80 but i had to borrow some cash to buy it, now i'm waiting for someone who owes me money to pay me back so i can pay off my kx80.

[Vtec44]

i already picked up the kx 80 but i had to borrow some cash to buy it, now i'm waiting for someone who owes me money to pay me back so i can pay off my kx80.

Do you need a few members on here to "encourage" whoever that is to pay it back? If yes, I volunteer HERB! :P

[kamikaze]

it shouldn't be a problem :)

[Marmalade Dad]

Do you need a few members on here to "encourage" whoever that is to pay it back? If yes, I volunteer HERB! :P
That's quite a SAUCY situation you've got there Elame. :)

webmaster - I'll come out of retirement just for you. :flexmuscl

[RC-5Juan]

How bout some pics Elaine. Down for a ride June 18th (June 19th is father's day)? Ill drive.

[Vtec44]

it shouldn't be a problem :)

I see you have the situation under control. Oh, BadVibe told me to tell you to kick him when he's on the floor.

[McSteven (tm)]

it shouldn't be a problem :)
so.. you got that animal protection collector doing your dirty work for you now, huh. :laughing4

[freakdawg]

so.. you got that animal protection collector doing your dirty work for you now, huh. :laughing4

Just exactly what is an animal protection collector...?:dunno

[Marmalade Dad]

The person who has to go around picking up used condoms.

It's a job you'll find mainly in the mid-west.


Baaaaa!!

[kamikaze]

I see you have the situation under control. Oh, BadVibe told me to tell you to kick him when he's on the floor.

um, what?

[kamikaze]

I SWEAR TO GOD IT HAPPENED AGAIN !!!
MY CURSOR WAS AT THE VERY END OF THE POST AND THEN I CLICKED ON THE :confused2 SMILEY AND THE SMILEY WENT INTO THE MIDDLE OF MY QUOTE

THIS WEBSITE IS TEH BROKEN

[Vtec44]

I SWEAR TO GOD IT HAPPENED AGAIN !!!
MY CURSOR WAS AT THE VERY END OF THE POST AND THEN I CLICKED ON THE :confused2 SMILEY AND THE SMILEY WENT INTO THE MIDDLE OF MY QUOTE

THIS WEBSITE IS TEH BROKEN

:jef

Step away slowly from the keyboard! :D

[Marmalade Dad]

It's user-error, Elame, user-error.

[freakdawg]

This is the "Official DB Thread"...! DB related material only PLEASE...!

Postwhore forum is elsewhere THANK YOU...!

[kamikaze]

[Q : :notwo :notworthy confu : :banana :welcome confused2 :confused2 :confused2 sed2 UOTE=Marmalade Boy]It's user-error, Elame, user-error.[/QUOTE]
LOOK!!!! IT HAPPENS WITH ALL OF THEM!!

FIX IT!!!!!

[Vtec44]

[Q : :notwo :notworthy confu : :banana :welcome confused2 :confused2 :confused2 sed2 UOTE=Marmalade Boy]It's user-error, Elame, user-error.
LOOK!!!! IT HAPPENS WITH ALL OF THEM!!

FIX IT!!!!![/QUOTE]


You need some sleep!!!!!


:redx :banana :D :confused2 :drool2 :fawkdance :laughing1 :dunno :lmfao :notworthy :welcome :rolleyes :) :o ;) :P

[Vtec44]

This is a test in FireFox

:redx:banana:D:dunno:laughing1:lmfao:notworthy:):o;):P :welcome

If you click on one smilie after another too fast, and your internet connection is slow, it may not have enough time to show you the smilie in your WYSIWYG interface. That may have caused the problem that you're experiencing. :)

[kamikaze]

i'm using mozilla 1.2.1 . you hafta quote me, then click on a smiley

[Vtec44]

i'm using mozilla 1.2.1 . you hafta quote me, then click on a smiley

:redx :banana :D :confused2 :drool2 :dunno :fawkdance :laughing1 :lmfao :notworthy :welcome :rolleyes :) :rolleyes :) :o ;) :P

Also, please leave a space between smilies :D

[kamikaze]

ok ok, i'm just stupid :doh

[Marmalade Dad]

No smilies!! DIRTBIKES!!!

[freakdawg]

No smilies!! DIRTBIKES!!!
That's what I'm talkin bout...!

[Vtec44]

ok ok, i'm just stupid :doh

No, but I'm going to kick your ass the next time I see you! :welcome

Back to the dirt bike stuff. :D

[RC-5Juan]

When you getting yours James?

[Vtec44]

Probably in Sept or Oct. I got a few unexpected things came up, just can't find the time to look for one, or have the time to ride one if I bought one.

[RC-5Juan]

Kami...i wants to see your bikey...post up some pics.

[kamikaze]

Kami...i wants to see your bikey...post up some pics.

should be picking it up this weekend... then i will post pics :)

[RC-5Juan]

should be picking it up this weekend... then i will post pics :)

Any good news Kami?

[kamikaze]

Any good news Kami?

wow, i completely forgot about that bike. when are we going dirtbike riding??? I WANNA GO

[Vtec44]

:worthless

[kamikaze]

you'll get pics when we go dirtbiking!!!

[Vtec44]

you'll get pics when we go dirtbiking!!!

No, I want pix now!! :D :redx

[kamikaze]

No, I want pix now!! :D :redx

ok... here:

[Vtec44]

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:fawkdance

[McSteven (tm)]

so you got a kawi?!?!? :P

[kamikaze]

so you got a kawi?!?!? :P

unfortunately, yes... :( they are a bit cheaper than hondas for some reason...

[RC-5Juan]

Lets go June 18th or 19th. I can take 2 bikes. the 19th is fathers day though. Let me know.

[kamikaze]

hmm that is a race weekend. how bout the weekend before or after?

btw i should warn you, i don't really know how to ride a dirtbike. and you'll probably have to push start my bike for me ;)

[RC-5Juan]

Weekend before or after wont work for me, as im bringing the bike down here the weekend before and the truck back up north the weekend after. We can go the weekend after that though. Itll be like im new to riding in the dirt again too, so no worries.

[RC-5Juan]

ok... here:


Booo....we want a real picture.

[kamikaze]

wait... weekend after AFTER is july 4 weekend...

[RC-5Juan]

forget racing/fathers day. Lets go that weekend. Is the racing sat-sun or just saturday?

July 4th falls on a Monday. We can go the 2 or 3rd. Im tryin to get Asian_R1 and Freakydawg to go too.

[kamikaze]

howbout a weekday? :D

[RC-5Juan]

oooh...now your talkin. i forgot your jobless and i'm on 9/80. I wont have any weekdays off that i can go until after Laguna Seca GP, but maybe we can go somewhere with Earl when im off of work. Im off at 3:30, but everything might be too far to make a trip worth while.

[kamikaze]

9/80?
where would you like to go? i don't know much about prime dirtbike locale, but there seems to be a lot of knowledgeable people on another site...

[Earl]

I'm still at least another week away from riding.

The best beginner MX track I've seen is at Cahuilla Creek MX Park, you guys would have a great time there.

It's a little far, but well worth the drive, the terrain and grooming are terrific.

[RC-5Juan]

9/80?
where would you like to go? i don't know much about prime dirtbike locale, but there seems to be a lot of knowledgeable people on another site...

I work 80 hours in 9 days, giving me a 3-day weekend every 2 weeks. As for the dirtbike locale, im new to SoCal. It was much easier to just head over to Hollister Hills when i was up north. we'll set somethign up when i actually have the bike down here.

[RC-5Juan]

Holy cow...Cahuilla Creek is over 130 miles from me. I may have to pass on this one.

[Jikser]

I got a DIRTyBIKE and I got a Brand new DIRTBIKE!!!:7up :woot
http://www.sportbikers.net/gallery/files/3/3/dirt.jpg

[Kyosho26]

I got a DIRTyBIKE and I got a Brand new DIRTBIKE!!!:7up :woot

Oww I always wanted to do this.:worthless

[Marmalade Dad]

ok... here:
I think you need new tires. And I highly recommend you get someone else to change them.

[Earl]

Holy cow...Cahuilla Creek is over 130 miles from me. I may have to pass on this one.

Any where you want to dirt bike here in SoCal will be a drive.

Red sticker season is over, so I need to stick to MX parks, unless I get a green sticker bike to ride Gorman with. Hmmmm.............

I5 MX is closer, but VERY intimidating for a noob.

We can try out that new place on the way to Willow off the 14.

[freakdawg]

Just a few thoughts...
I've never been to Gorman but was asking a guy at Cycle Depot about it and he indicated that the place is crazy packed with people on the weekends but pretty mellow during the week.

I would prefer a bit of elbow room to get used to riding dirt again...

The only riding places I'm familiar with and have been to are or were B.L.M. areas in the high desert...
-Stoddard Wells past Victorville,
-Johnson Valley also near Victorville,
-Red Rock Canyon past Maojave off of I-14

These loacals are all OHV areas and also camping is aloud...

I have to work on 6/18 so I probably can't go that day and Fathers Day is iffy at best.

The weekend of 6/25 & 6/26 is open and will be my best opportunity to do some sort of organized group thing... And I wouldn't mind camping out for the weekend if anyone else is into this.

[RC-5Juan]

Ive also heard that it gets pretty packed in the weekends, but if you go early enough you miss most of the crowds. Also, the place is huge, so I dont know how crowded it will actually be on the trails...i can see the tracks being packed, but I dont know about anything else. Since red sticker season is over, the crowds should be a bit less too. I wouldnt mind camping, but I will be up north the weekend of 6/25-6/26. Maybe ill try to go up the weekend after, but then Id be fighting 4th of July traffic on the way back.

[R-ggressive]

time to load up and go home
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=loading-a-bike.mpg

WORK SAFE CONTENT

[Earl]

Just a few thoughts...
I've never been to Gorman but was asking a guy at Cycle Depot about it and he indicated that the place is crazy packed with people on the weekends but pretty mellow during the week.

I would prefer a bit of elbow room to get used to riding dirt again...

The only riding places I'm familiar with and have been to are or were B.L.M. areas in the high desert...
-Stoddard Wells past Victorville,
-Johnson Valley also near Victorville,
-Red Rock Canyon past Maojave off of I-14

These loacals are all OHV areas and also camping is aloud...

I have to work on 6/18 so I probably can't go that day and Fathers Day is iffy at best.

The weekend of 6/25 & 6/26 is open and will be my best opportunity to do some sort of organized group thing... And I wouldn't mind camping out for the weekend if anyone else is into this.

Unfortunately, red sticker season is over for most of those places and it's pretty hot.

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21928

Gorman is nice, but I've been there on weekends and the trails are a zoo, almost had a head on collision the last time I was there.

6/25 & 6/26 works for me, just has to be red sticker legal for me, or MX parks.

[RC-5Juan]

Get a green sticker bike with the money from the two bikes your sellin homie.

[Earl]

Get a green sticker bike with the money from the two bikes your sellin homie.

Thought about it, but that means more bikes just sitting there.

The reason I'm selling the other two is just that, not enuf time to ride them.

Honestly, I prefer to ride dirt bikes in the early AM in the summer and then go do something else in the PM, like ride my bicycle on the strand, etc.

The dez is just too choking hot to ride in the summer.

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

ok guys, it's official...

i'm now actively looking for an XR200 (under $1500) or CRF150 (under $2000).

:banana

if anyone sees anything fitting this description, please let me know ASAP!
btw, i have my mind set on what i want, so i don't want to hear everyone's 2 cents on what bike would be better for me, etc. (earl - this means you!! :P )

thanks :)

[Vtec44]

shit, I'm soo clueless about dirt bikes... :(

[R-ggressive]

shit, I'm soo clueless about dirt bikes... :(

kinda like street bike but way diff. hell i dont know either

[Earl]

ok guys, it's official...

i'm now actively looking for an XR200 (under $1500) or CRF150 (under $2000).

:banana

if anyone sees anything fitting this description, please let me know ASAP!
btw, i have my mind set on what i want, so i don't want to hear everyone's 2 cents on what bike would be better for me, etc. (earl - this means you!! :P )

thanks :)

OK, I won't!!!! :notworthy

Sounds like you've done your home work, those are good first DB pix.

I'm always on CT, so I'll let you know if I see anything good.

[thach]

http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/144/141170/00015924E17.jpg

I want this YZ250...

or this one...

http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/213/380254/00465404201.jpg

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

umm... how 'bout something a little less hardcore dirtbike for your beginner ass? :fawkdance

[Vtec44]

umm... how 'bout something a little less hardcore dirtbike for your beginner ass? :fawkdance

oh shit! :lmfao :Owned

[freakdawg]

[QUOTE=thach]http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/144/141170/00015924E17.jpg

I want this YZ250...

This YZ 250 looks very similar to my WR 250... What year is it...?
Bluerider6 and I took mine for a little spin in the park last weekend and drew a little attention from the local authorities in the process...They were verrrrry cool though... No ticky...




or this one...
http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/213/380254/00465404201.jpg

These are both really :drool2 nice bikes... So what's the verdict...? The white one or the black one...?

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

These are both really :drool2 nice bikes... So what's the verdict...? The white one or the black one...?

pleeeease... don't tempt him! :P

[RC-5Juan]

I like the black one. My guess is the white one is in better shape though (the white is the stock plastic and graphics). Go Thach...in the words of the mighty Rob Snyder...YOU CAN DO IIIIIIIITT!

[Earl]

[QUOTE=thach]http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/144/141170/00015924E17.jpg

I want this YZ250...

This YZ 250 looks very similar to my WR 250... What year is it...?
Bluerider6 and I took mine for a little spin in the park last weekend and drew a little attention from the local authorities in the process...They were verrrrry cool though... No ticky...




or this one...
http://images.traderonline.com/EMedia/tarchive2/213/380254/00465404201.jpg

These are both really :drool2 nice bikes... So what's the verdict...? The white one or the black one...?


The white one is a 94, I used to have one, it's a terrific bike with a lot of low end grunt for an MX bike. Only thing is that the rear wheel is a 19"er, I prefer 18"ers for better tire selection.

Have no idea what the black one is, since the plastics have been covered up with an a/m kit.

[Earl]

Get a green sticker bike with the money from the two bikes your sellin homie.

Gosh darn it!!!

Now you've got me looking for a green sticker bike. :lmfao

[RC-5Juan]

Gosh darn it!!!

Now you've got me looking for a green sticker bike. :lmfao

Woohoo!!! :lmfao Why not sell the 125 Earl? If you find a mint 2002 bike, the performance difference cant be that much greater. You've got a lot of experience...I know you got a great deal on the YZ but im sure you can take advantage of the extra power of a 250/450.

[Earl]

Woohoo!!! :lmfao Why not sell the 125 Earl? If you find a mint 2002 bike, the performance difference cant be that much greater. You've got a lot of experience...I know you got a great deal on the YZ but im sure you can take advantage of the extra power of a 250/450.

I need to keep it small & light in the dirt to keep my back healthy.

I'm in a whirl again, I need to stay away from CT, just so many great deals out there. :)

Need to think this thru completely before I do anything.

[Earl]

Found some nice green sticker bikes on CT. :)

[RC-5Juan]

Go for it! All year riding. Beautiful late spring/early fall days. Early Gorman rides (before the crowds). Go for it!

This truck search is gonna take a while i think :(

[RC-5Juan]

And earl...Which bike carrier do you use for the back of you SUV? Ive seen several different designs. Seems like the one with the metal hook-looking thing that goes over the seat would be the safest, especially when used in conjunction with tie downs.

http://www.ourlocalguide.com/GCCarrier/quick_dirtbike_carrier.htm

[Earl]

And earl...Which bike carrier do you use for the back of you SUV? Ive seen several different designs. Seems like the one with the metal hook-looking thing that goes over the seat would be the safest, especially when used in conjunction with tie downs.

http://www.ourlocalguide.com/GCCarrier/quick_dirtbike_carrier.htm

I have the sport bike Moto Tote, I can carry anythiing up to 500 lbs and up to a 200 rear tire. I recommend it highly, it's well designed and super simple to load your bike. I can load my 750 by myself.

I thought over my biking needs, I'll get a green stickie bike as soon as I sell my other two street bikes.

[RC-5Juan]

I have the sport bike Moto Tote, I can carry anythiing up to 500 lbs and up to a 200 rear tire. I recommend it highly, it's well designed and super simple to load your bike. I can load my 750 by myself.

I thought over my biking needs, I'll get a green stickie bike as soon as I sell my other two street bikes.

:thumb

[freakdawg]

To anyone interested my cousin is selling a 2002 XR 100 asking $1300.00
I don't think it's had much use since purchasing new.

Also a Zieman trailer aprox 5x10 I think also about $1300.00

Located out in Fontana. Interested parties can contact me for more info.

[Vtec44]

someone please edumacate me about the 02 XR100!

[thach]

oh shit! :lmfao :Owned

I hate you both.

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

I hate you both.

no you don't! :kiss hehe.

[RC-5Juan]

The 250 will be find Thach. Id recommend it waaay before a 125. And you will outgrow the play-bike 4-strokes quickly.

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

you will outgrow the play-bike 4-strokes quickly.

how? it's not like he lives real close to the desert or a dirt track or anything and he's gonna be riding it every weekend...

anyway, 2-strokes are 2-much effort for my low-maintenance taste, but everyone's different... :P thach, i think you should just try riding a few different bikes that people you know have... that way you can see for yourself what you like best. :)

just my :2cents

[RC-5Juan]

how? it's not like he lives real close to the desert or a dirt track or anything and he's gonna be riding it every weekend...

anyway, 2-strokes are 2-much effort for my low-maintenance taste, but everyone's different... :P thach, i think you should just try riding a few different bikes that people you know have... that way you can see for yourself what you like best. :)

just my :2cents

Im takin him riding every weekend :)

Anyways...I agree that the 4-strokes would be excellent for him to start on, but given his limited budget and the fact that he knows how to basically ride a motorcycle, a 250 smoker will be just fine. Maintenance isnt as bad as people make it out to be. A topend can be rebuilt within a couple hours...just ask Elaine :)

[thach]

Im takin him riding every weekend :)



Nice.

[Earl]

how? it's not like he lives real close to the desert or a dirt track or anything and he's gonna be riding it every weekend...

anyway, 2-strokes are 2-much effort for my low-maintenance taste, but everyone's different... :P thach, i think you should just try riding a few different bikes that people you know have... that way you can see for yourself what you like best. :)

just my :2cents

Modern 2 stroke liquid cooled engines are much more robust than everyone thinks. The hi maintenance 2 strokes are the road racing GP bikes, dirt bike engines are geared much differently and live life in the mid range.

As long as you use a quality syn premix oil like Klotz (that's all I use), the wear is very minimal, I've had top ends last a whole year of hard riding/MX racing without needing a rebuild.

But, it will need to be rebuilt at some point. The punch of a 2 stroke just can't be beat by a 4 stroke DB.

[Vtec44]

no you don't! :kiss hehe.

:plusone minus the gay kissing between me and Thach

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

Modern 2 stroke liquid cooled engines are much more robust than everyone thinks. The hi maintenance 2 strokes are the road racing GP bikes, dirt bike engines are geared much differently and live life in the mid range.

As long as you use a quality syn premix oil like Klotz (that's all I use), the wear is very minimal, I've had top ends last a whole year of hard riding/MX racing without needing a rebuild.

But, it will need to be rebuilt at some point. The punch of a 2 stroke just can't be beat by a 4 stroke DB.

my idea of high-maintenance is having to mix the fuel and oil and having to install a kick stand. haha.. nevermind actual mechanical work! i wasn't even thinking about that. :P i like having something that is ready to rock and roll... gas up and go! don't wanna have to mess with it... :)

[Earl]

my idea of high-maintenance is having to mix the fuel and oil and having to install a kick stand. haha.. nevermind actual mechanical work! i wasn't even thinking about that. :P i like having something that is ready to rock and roll... gas up and go! don't wanna have to mess with it... :)

Wouldn't that be nice, a no maintenance DB!:)

Unfortunately, even 4 stroke DBs need to have the air filter cleaned, oil changed, suspension serviced, etc.

DBs are stressed at much higher loads levels and need to be greased regularly also; steering head bearings, swing arm bearings, rear linkages, etc.

[kamikaze]

A topend can be rebuilt within a couple hours...just ask Elaine :)

i can do it in 40 mins. in fact, my bike needs a new top end again... i'll time it when i do it this week :)

[Vtec44]

damn, too much work owning a dirt bike! :(

[kamikaze]

i bet it's easier to change the oil than change a baby's diapers :D

[Vtec44]

i bet it's easier to change the oil than change a baby's diapers :D

HECK YEAH! I can change the oil in 10 minutes... not sure about the diapers stuff though :P

[stuntgrrlwannabe]

Wouldn't that be nice, a no maintenance DB!:)

Unfortunately, even 4 stroke DBs need to have the air filter cleaned, oil changed, suspension serviced, etc.

DBs are stressed at much higher loads levels and need to be greased regularly also; steering head bearings, swing arm bearings, rear linkages, etc.

hmm... i had two older, worn in DBs for years and years and never did a thing to em! never had a problem. took em into service for a basic maint. every once in a while and i was fine.

[Earl]

hmm... i had two older, worn in DBs for years and years and never did a thing to em! never had a problem. took em into service for a basic maint. every once in a while and i was fine.

My bikes were raced, so I had to do lots of maintenance.

If you're just play riding or trail riding, the frequency of maintenance is much less, but still needs to be done once in a while for optimal engine performance and handling.

[RC-5Juan]

Post up if you've got em. Ill update the first page with a list. YOu actually get yours yet Kami?

[kamikaze]

YES 98 kx80...

[Marmalade Dad]

Damn Elame. That's what, ten bikes now? :P

[Vtec44]

Damn Elame. That's what, ten bikes now? :P

But how many are still in 1 piece and working??? :dunno :backaway

[Night Train]

i bet it's easier to change the oil than change a baby's diapers :D

Unfortunately for me, I can change a diaper in my sleep. Lot's of practice :fawkdance

[Marmalade Dad]

But how many are still in 1 piece and working??? :dunno :backaway
At least one. The 500R!! :woot

[kamikaze]

At least one. The 500R!! :woot

BUY IT!!! :D

[Marmalade Dad]

BUY IT!!! :D
No! :D

[RC-5Juan]

I wanna go to Gorman this Saturday (unfortunately i have other plans on Sunday). Im not gonna be able to go unless i find someone to go with. Thach...that means buy a bike this week--Ill provide the truck.

[thach]

I wanna go to Gorman this Saturday (unfortunately i have other plans on Sunday). Im not gonna be able to go unless i find someone to go with. Thach...that means buy a bike this week--Ill provide the truck.

I've been actively looking. Found an XR400 in the 951 area code yesterday, but they haven't called me back.

[RC-5Juan]

Yo-Freakdawg

I may have got out of the thing on Sunday so we can go ride if you arent doing anything for fathers day. let me know.

[thach]

Yo-Freakdawg

I may have got out of the thing on Sunday so we can go ride if you arent doing anything for fathers day. let me know.

What the F??? This is after you go with me to SD to pick up my bike, riiight???

:)

[RC-5Juan]

I only pick up bikes 250cc or larger :)

But seriously...if you have a bike to look at in San Diego, i can take you down with the truck as long as you cover gas. Ill probly be too sore from saturdays ride to ride again on sunday anyways.

[thach]

Why I oughta!!! :fawkdance

Yeah, that would be good. I actually would have access to a truck and ramp. It's more of having someone else to give me a second opinion on the bike.


I only pick up bikes 250cc or larger :)

But seriously...if you have a bike to look at in San Diego, i can take you down with the truck as long as you cover gas. Ill probly be too sore from saturdays ride to ride again on sunday anyways.

[Earl]

Why I oughta!!! :fawkdance

Yeah, that would be good. I actually would have access to a truck and ramp. It's more of having someone else to give me a second opinion on the bike.

Look for oil leaks and start the bike up and take it for a short ride to see if the tranny works and the clutch isn't slipping.

Also ask when the top & bottom ends were last done and when the forks and shock were last serviced.

These are the main hi cost wear items on 2 smoke DB.

[RC-5Juan]

Look for oil leaks and start the bike up and take it for a short ride to see if the tranny works and the clutch isn't slipping.

Also ask when the top & bottom ends were last done and when the forks and shock were last serviced.

These are the main hi cost wear items on 2 smoke DB.

XR200...

[Earl]

XR200...

XR200?????

Thach, you'll out grow it in 2 rides and wish you had a real dirt bike!!!! :D

[RC-5Juan]

XR200?????

Thach, you'll out grow it in 2 rides and wish you had a real dirt bike!!!! :D

Been there...told him that. Its ok...any bike is better than none.

[thach]

Its ok...any bike is better than none.

Yup. I'm going to get out there with RC50John as soon as possible. If I do actually want something else, I'll just sell it. No biggie.

I'm sure I'll have fun on it for a while. Never even been on one before.

[Earl]

Yup. I'm going to get out there with RC50John as soon as possible. If I do actually want something else, I'll just sell it. No biggie.

I'm sure I'll have fun on it for a while. Never even been on one before.

OK, cool!

Just wanted to fore warn you on the XR200.

[thach]

I'm in. :D

[Vtec44]

Nice!! :D

[Earl]

I'm in. :D

Alright Thach!

Congrats!!!!!!

[kamikaze]

YAY Thach!!! so, cahuilla next weekend?? :D

[RC-5Juan]

Congrats Thach.

We went out to Gorman last Saturday. neither of us really knew our way around so we ended up just cruisin and randomly choosing a trail. Turned out to be super long and pretty difficult. I was worried i was gonna run out of gas. Was definately a blast though. Im still feeling it in my shoulders. T-12 days till the next dirt ride for me :)

[Earl]

YAY Thach!!! so, cahuilla next weekend?? :D

Let's do it peeps, I'm at SOW Friday, and itching to dirt bike.

How about Sat? Cahuilla Creek is awesome!!!!! Main, Noob and Pee Wee tracks, no killer table tops, just nice rolling hills and nice berms to destroy!!!

[Vtec44]

http://www.terrapowersports.com/default.aspx/sid/2 :P

[Kyosho26]

You dont need gear, buy a exhaust instead.
new enough (http://www.newenough.com) has great prices.

[RC-5Juan]

Ebay Thach. I just bought all my new gear on there. There are some killer deals. The only thing I kept from my previous riding was a helmet and boots. Ive got an extra helmet but its pretty big and wont fit you. Check out http://www.bobscycle.com/ usually has some good deals as well, especially in the clearence section.

Earl- Cant make CC this weekend, maybe next? I thought July 2nd was your plan. Does it really take 2.5-3 hrs to get there from Redondo?

[Earl]

Earl- Cant make CC this weekend, maybe next? I thought July 2nd was your plan. Does it really take 2.5-3 hrs to get there from Redondo?

I'm planning on hitting Cahuilla this Sat and next Sat, I need to catch up on my riding. :banana

I've been sitting on my azz for the past 4 weeks w/o being able to do anything, because of my hand.

It takes me about 2 hours from Redondo.

[kamikaze]

earl i'll go to cc this sat :D

btw thach, bert's is having a super duper mega mondo sale starting thursday, you can get cheap gear there. i'm gonna show up at 6am.

[Earl]

earl i'll go to cc this sat :D

btw thach, bert's is having a super duper mega mondo sale starting thursday, you can get cheap gear there. i'm gonna show up at 6am.

Sounds good, do you know how to get there?

We could meet up at the Mobil station off the 15 at the 79 (Indio) offramp.

I'm seeing if any of the other guys want to go too.

I'm am going nutz, more so after watching the races yesterday, instead of being out there.

That 250 Aprillia rider in LW Novice is a marked man next month! :)

You did well yesterday.

[kamikaze]

that aprilia rider is getting out of novice next month so you'll have to race in the 250 race to catch him ;)

i was actually pretty disappointed yesterday, my lap times actually got slower than last month :dunno

[Vtec44]

It must have been the heat?

[Earl]

that aprilia rider is getting out of novice next month so you'll have to race in the 250 race to catch him ;)

i was actually pretty disappointed yesterday, my lap times actually got slower than last month :dunno

Awe shoot!

Shandra told me he had one more to go.

I'll look up his points.

Cahuilla!!!!

[kamikaze]

It must have been the heat?

i think it was cuz earl wasn't there to show me the lines ;)

earl, i'll look up directions to cc and we can figure out the details as it gets closer to saturday. oh that reminds me, i need to get a new brake lever to replace the one i broke when i crashed :D

[Earl]

i think it was cuz earl wasn't there to show me the lines ;)

earl, i'll look up directions to cc and we can figure out the details as it gets closer to saturday. oh that reminds me, i need to get a new brake lever to replace the one i broke when i crashed :D

I'll be there next month! :banana

It's really easy e to find Cahuilla Creek.

15 South to the 79 Indio exit, make a left, there's a Mobil station to the right immediately after you go under the freeway. That's where I usually stop for gas and a drink, etc.

Then it's just 79 East until you hit the 371 East, and 5 miles down on your right is Cahuilla Creek MX park.

[RC-5Juan]

Let me know how it is elame. i may have to join earl on the 2nd with the guy i rode with on saturday.

Earl..you think Thach will be able to bring out his XR on the 2nd to ride the track if hes interested? Theres nothing too killer out there right?

[Earl]

Let me know how it is elame. i may have to join earl on the 2nd with the guy i rode with on saturday.

Earl..you think Thach will be able to bring out his XR on the 2nd to ride the track if hes interested? Theres nothing too killer out there right?

Yep, nothing killer at all. Thach should have a good time, as well as everyone else.

Probably the most noob friendly tracks I've ever seen.

[RC-5Juan]

Cheap HJC helmet, O'neal jersey and pants... sound ok? I want to order them from Terra right now.

Gotta go try on boots still...

Should be fine. You can always upgrade later. Dont forget gloves and goggles. A lot of folks invest in knee and elbow guards as well as a chest protector. I dont use any of that stuff (although i may get some elbow pads to protect my already dirt-bike-destroyed elbow.

[thach]

Has anyone else here dared to join the "K.R.ASS" (Knobby Riders Association) members of S.B.N...?

Current membership:
1. Earl - YZ 125
2. RJuan - CRF 450
3. Freakdawg - WR 250

5. thach - XR 200

[Earl]

Should be fine. You can always upgrade later. Dont forget gloves and goggles. A lot of folks invest in knee and elbow guards as well as a chest protector. I dont use any of that stuff (although i may get some elbow pads to protect my already dirt-bike-destroyed elbow.

I always wear everything; helmet, gloves, goggles, jersey, pants, boots, elbow/knee guards, kidney belt, and chest/back protector.

Trust me, the chest/back protector and knee/elbow guards are invaluable!!!

Don't forget to add Elaine and her KX85 to the dirt riders list.

[thach]

http://www.terrapowersports.com/default.aspx/sid/2 :P

Alright. I'm supporting our sponsor again. Just ordered a couple of things last night including my first dirt helmet. Hopefully Stephen can get them to me by Friday so I can go riding Sat.

:banana

[Earl]

Alright. I'm supporting our sponsor again. Just ordered a couple of things last night including my first dirt helmet. Hopefully Stephen can get them to me by Friday so I can go riding Sat.

:banana



Yeah Thach!!!

You'll dig dirt biking!!!! :banana

[Vtec44]

Alright. I'm supporting our sponsor again.

Thanks! :thumb :notworthy

[Vtec44]

wow, noice!

[Earl]

Word. Stephen is a great guy to deal with.

Shoud be picking up my helmet and stuff tomorrow.

Awww yeah... :banana :redx

Yeah!!!!

I need more dirt biking buddies!!!!!

[thach]

wow, noice!

http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//hjc/clx4vaporred1_small.jpg http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//msr/gaernerx2bootswh_small.jpg
http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//thor/phzjersy_khkird_small.jpg http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//axo/pursuitpants_sand_small.jpg

Got 'em! Thanks Stephen. :D

[Vtec44]

Wow, how the hell did he get you the stuff so quick?

[thach]

Wow, how the hell did he get you the stuff so quick?

He's good man!

I should have just ordered goggles while I was at it... but I'm going to see if my snowboarding goggles will work. I'm also using my thick mountain biking gloves as well. Look at me trying to save some money...

:D

[Earl]

http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//hjc/clx4vaporred1_small.jpg http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//msr/gaernerx2bootswh_small.jpg
http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//thor/phzjersy_khkird_small.jpg http://www.terra-powersports.com/images/products//axo/pursuitpants_sand_small.jpg

Got 'em! Thanks Stephen. :D

OMG!!!
You're going to look like my twin brother!!!! :lmfao

I have the same jersey, and boots. My pants are tan & black, but a different brand! My helemt is an HJC, but a slightly different red scheme.

[thach]

OMG!!!
You're going to look like my twin brother!!!! :lmfao

I have the same jersey, and boots. My pants are tan & black, but a different brand! My helemt is an HJC, but a slightly different red scheme.

Great minds think alike I guess. :laughing2

I got those RX-2 boots on your recommendation.

Hey Earl! You have snowboarding goggles, are they much different from dirtbike goggles? Can I use one for the other?

[Earl]

Great minds think alike I guess. :laughing2

I got those RX-2 boots on your recommendation.

Hey Earl! You have snowboarding goggles, are they much different from dirtbike goggles? Can I use one for the other?

I hope you like those boots, I think they're the best bang for the buck, and they break in fast! Very comfy too! Yep, great minds think alike!!! :D

Snow boarding/ski goggles flow a lot of air to keep the fogging to a minimum. Dirt bike goggles are designed to flow air, filter the dust to keep your eyes clean, and "seal" much better at the edges.
They also have a wider band to keep it from moving around as you jump, hit whoops, slide around, etc.

I have snow boarding goggles and dirt biking goggles, they are very different in design and are purpose specific.

You can get good goggles for $20-25, I like Oakleys and Scott goggles for DBing.

[R-ggressive]

I need change my rear brake lines on my rm250. is this something i should have a shop do or is it easy. the rear end is taken apart already thnx to one of my friends. Is it like a street bike?

[Earl]

I need change my rear brake lines on my rm250. is this something i should have a shop do or is it easy. the rear end is taken apart already thnx to one of my friends. Is it like a street bike?

Exactly the same; brake lines, calipers, pads, etc, just sized smaller.

[R-ggressive]

Exactly the same; brake lines, calipers, pads, etc, just sized smaller.
thats good to know. now who wants to help me put it back together :D

[kamikaze]

hey thach, what size are those pants that you got? i wanna get a pair of freestyle pants but no one makes them in girl sizes :mad3 i wonder if i can fit in a men's size 28... :dunno

[Vtec44]

No you will not fit men size 28.

[kamikaze]

is that your size james? :D

[Vtec44]

is that your size james? :D

NO! I wear size 32 :D Size 28 will probably go up to your neck! :laughing1

[kamikaze]

NO! I wear size 32 :D

i don't believe that for a second.... :welcome

.... unless you are going for the baggyass gangsta look!!

[Vtec44]

i don't believe that for a second.... :welcome

.... unless you are going for the baggyass gangsta look!!

I'm serious, and no I don't have a beer belly either :fawkdance Size 32 for jeans and 31 for work related clothes. But yeah, I don't think size 28 will fit you. :P

[thach]

Elaine, I bought a size 32. It's loosely comfortable.

Jamestec, we wear the same size jeans and work related clothes. Scary.

[Vtec44]

Jamestec, we wear the same size jeans and work related clothes. Scary.

:yikes :yikes :yikes



So.... you have any good jeans I can borrow? :D :o

[RC-5Juan]

Bump....

Red sticker season is almost upon us. Lets start buying dirtbikes people.

[Earl]

Bump....

Red sticker season is almost upon us. Lets start buying dirtbikes people.

Seriously!!!

I'll be in Vegas 10/1-2, but after that, it'll be Gorman, El Mirage and Ocotillo Wells baby!

(And WSMC/Toyota 200 on the 15th/16th!)

[fallclassic02]

So what up with all this dirt bike talk? When is a ride going to happen? Me and my KX are ready to roll and once the weather cools it's on most weekends.

[kamikaze]

let's do this up north . Juan said there's good places to ride dirt up here. someone bring my bike up for me. thanks :D

[xyourlocaldjx]

like john said... Freestyle pants are for hooligans! lol

[Earl]

So what up with all this dirt bike talk? When is a ride going to happen? Me and my KX are ready to roll and once the weather cools it's on most weekends.

I'll be at OW this w/e, and I have some things booked already for next w/e, so 11/12 and 11/19 are free for a run to Gorman if you guys are up for it. I prefer Sats at Gorman to avoid the Sunday hordes.

[RC-5Juan]

I'll be at OW this w/e, and I have some things booked already for next w/e, so 11/12 and 11/19 are free for a run to Gorman if you guys are up for it. I prefer Sats at Gorman to avoid the Sunday hordes.

I think I should be good to go on the 19th. Ill be up north on the 10-13th (thats also a long weekend, so there are going to be some major crowds).

[Earl]

I think I should be good to go on the 19th. Ill be up north on the 10-13th (thats also a long weekend, so there are going to be some major crowds).

Cool, let's target 11/19 for a Gorman dirt day!

[fallclassic02]

Did i mention that offroad racing is a fraction of the cost of roadracing, and your much more likely to get a nice shiny trophy?

if you are racing AMA dist. 37 or 38 I seriously doubt you will be a newbie coming home with a trophie. Those dirt racers are fast as hell and unless you are super fast on dirt for long periods you are not winning any trophie.

Just wanted to make sure the street people don't think it will be easy. if you want a trophie and race on street stick with that, you will get that trophie a lot sooner that way.

[RC-5Juan]

I got one my first time out :dunno

(Supermoto though, which is what i meant by the post).

[R-ggressive]

Hello, im new to this area of the motor world, i left the other side (not for good but just for now). im gonna go get my Motard today * crosses finers* You guys might see it at willow if i get it in time and can still regi.:banana
Rico's Life
chapter 56....getting a new love...lol

[RC-5Juan]

Cant wait to see the pics! Congrats on being TARDED!

[BATMAN]

Hello, im new to this area of the motor world, i left the other side (not for good but just for now). im gonna go get my Motard today * crosses finers* You guys might see it at willow if i get it in time and can still regi.:banana
Rico's Life
chapter 56....getting a new love...lol

Congrats 'Retard. :D Buttonwillow on the 4th?

[RC-5Juan]

pics pics....we want pics!

[The Sauce]

I want a Dirtbike

[Earl]

I want a Dirtbike

Buy one dood! :rolleyes

[The Sauce]

I'm working on it. Looking to buy used...any good deals lurking around?
I want a 4 stroke 250, but I'd like to ride both dirt and 'tard...so I don't think a 250 would 'tard very well. So maybe looking into a 400+.

[Earl]

I'm working on it. Looking to buy used...any good deals lurking around?
I want a 4 stroke 250, but I'd like to ride both dirt and 'tard...so I don't think a 250 would 'tard very well. So maybe looking into a 400+.

Check out the For Sale section on this site.

http://www.supermotojunkie.com/

Saw an RMZ450 with dirt stuff for sale, check it out.

[fast4360]

Cool, let's target 11/19 for a Gorman dirt day!

I think a SBN dirt bike day would be great, If it happens I am so down.:D

[Earl]

I think a SBN dirt bike day would be great, If it happens I am so down.:D

I was going to get a green sticker bike, but decided not to, I just won't have any time to ride it with the training and bike work I need to do to get ready for the 250/50 in Sept.

But, once the 250/50 is over with, I'll be doing a LOT of dirt biking this Fall and Winter. So, we will definitely have an "SBN Day in the Dirt!"

[RC-5Juan]

Ill be selling my 02 CRF450 in dirt form very soon. Its a green sticker bike, and has been religiously maintained too! :)

[The Sauce]

Ill be selling my 02 CRF450 in dirt form very soon. Its a green sticker bike, and has been religiously maintained too! :)

:shhh

[fast4360]

My YZ450F is is a red sticker bike.

[The Sauce]

Don't feel like whoring up the other thread with dirtbike talk, sooooooo....


I revived this one :D

[jesse.m]

So how much does it cost you for a day of dirt biking?

[The Sauce]

So how much does it cost you for a day of dirt biking?
I've been going to the desert lately (Barstow, Lucerne, Stoddard Wells...)

So let's see some bills...
- 3/4 tank of gas $40
- Gate fee $0
- Tech fee $0
- Garage Fee $0
- Lunch at Carl's Jr. $5

Looking at about $45 bucks...pretty hefty, but well worth the trip.

[Marmalade Dad]

3/4 tank of gas for $40? Are you putting 87? You know 91 is better, right? :rolleyes :laughing2

[FightOn!]

maybe I should come with the 125

[ACHris]

I've been going to the desert lately (Barstow, Lucerne, Stoddard Wells...)

So let's see some bills...
- 3/4 tank of gas $40
- Gate fee $0
- Tech fee $0
- Garage Fee $0
- Lunch at Carl's Jr. $5

Looking at about $45 bucks...pretty hefty, but well worth the trip.

How about drove springs, red rock canyon (crazy mine tunnels) or the zoo I call Gorman, or even Azusa(worst case senario)

[The Sauce]

I want to do the big parks, but I need to get off my ass and get a spark arrestor.

[The Sauce]

3/4 tank of gas for $40? Are you putting 87? You know 91 is better, right? :rolleyes :laughing2
91 is $2.97 here buddy boy. I usually fill up around 18 gallons when the light comes on.

BTW: I hear Turbo Subaru's really like 87.

How about drove springs, red rock canyon (crazy mine tunnels) or the zoo I call Gorman, or even Azusa(worst case senario)
Ive got a friend that races in Red Rock canyon, i'm down to go. Azusa is teh suck...but im down to ride there while these other guys ride on the asphalt with Johnny Law. :laughing2

maybe I should come with the 125 what 125?

[FightOn!]

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