Dirtbiking at the convention and who is in?

I wanted to get a good idea of who all is going to do some dirtbiking with us at the Convention in June. Plimmer found us a heck of a good place to go at least one day..maybe more. www.shilohmxpark.com (http://www.shilohmxpark.com) This place looks like it is a great place to ride for all skill levels so we should really have a good time there. It is only 60 miles from Fontana. There is also Upper Tellico ORV and Ron Taylor ORV as well and they are just over an hour to get too each. Opposite directions though. We are definately going to the MX track at least one day though. I would like to get somewhat of an idea of who all is in so we can call the owner closer to the time and let them know. Hopefully they will open and prep the track for us during the week one day:rock Dirtbiking list: Gawarrior Plimmer SpidermanSS ducatiwv Fjorn ~R1CrazyTex~ kwcomp vrooomR6

Count me in... PENDING BUYING MY DIRT BIKE! PS: ANYONE SELLING??? In the market for a slightly used, good shape, good priced: TT-R 250 YZ250 CRF 250X And around those lines.

I'm on the market as well. After I rode my buddies Husky TE450, I decided the DR650 must go. That trail sounds like something that could convince me to go to the convention. Man, I gotta move south or west. Dirtbiking in the Northeast suck. Count me in... PENDING BUYING MY DIRT BIKE! PS: ANYONE SELLING??? In the market for a slightly used, good shape, good priced: TT-R 250 YZ250 CRF 250X And around those lines.

I'm on the market as well. After I rode my buddies Husky TE450, I decided the DR650 must go. That trail sounds like something that could convince me to go to the convention. Man, I gotta move south or west. Dirtbiking in the Northeast suck. Yeah, we have been dirtbiking every year of the convention...It is a must do! So, are you in???? btw, Plimmer has the husky 510 SMR...he loves it! They Huskies are really nice bikes.

Count me in... PENDING BUYING MY DIRT BIKE! PS: ANYONE SELLING??? In the market for a slightly used, good shape, good priced: TT-R 250 YZ250 CRF 250X And around those lines. So I guess that means you are coming to the convention??? I didn't have you on the definates list.....but I will put you on it if you are in. chad

Somebody lemme borrow some equipment:riding

So I guess that means you are coming to the convention??? I didn't have you on the definates list.....but I will put you on it if you are in. chad I am not a definant, I won't know until I find out where I am going to be stationed in July. I still have not gotten my next duty assignment. It would really suck if I commit and end up being in Guam. I think a trip to the gap would cost me a tad much if I were overseas. I should know for sure in about a month or less. I'll let you know. And I probably won't need a place to stay because my parents have a log cabin in Waynesville... which btw I would probably be soliciting for roomates once I find out if I'll be there.

Somebody lemme borrow some equipment:riding I thought you were buying a bike... I am not a definant, I won't know until I find out where I am going to be stationed in July. I still have not gotten my next duty assignment. It would really suck if I commit and end up being in Guam. I think a trip to the gap would cost me a tad much if I were overseas. I should know for sure in about a month or less. I'll let you know. And I probably won't need a place to stay because my parents have a log cabin in Waynesville... which btw I would probably be soliciting for roomates once I find out if I'll be there. cool. I hope it works out. Let me know and I will get you on the definates list then.:thumbup

Dirtbiking SUXS..........:fact:yesnod

Dirtbiking SUXS..........:fact:yesnod Ok, I will take you off the list. I guess it does suck getting roosted by plimmer all the time:lol

Ok, I will take you off the list. I guess it does suck getting roosted by plimmer all the time:lol :finger:finger.............suxs having to wait on you JAWGA boys all the time........:fact:yesnod:lol

:finger:finger.............suxs having to wait on you JAWGA boys all the time........:fact:yesnod:lol yeah, waiting for us to LAP you:rock

yeah, waiting for us to LAP you:rock :confused: :confused: .......wake up Chad.........:lol:lol:yesnod

Somebody lemme borrow some equipment:riding Read Larry's sig. He has tons of dirtbikes. Might have to dust them off a little, I don't think they get much use....:no :no :D

Read Larry's sig. He has tons of dirtbikes. Might have to dust them off a little, I don't think they get much use....:no :no :D :fact

Read Larry's sig. He has tons of dirtbikes. Might have to dust them off a little, I don't think they get much use....:no :no :D I used to like you Rob........:yesnod:lol:lol:cryin

Read Larry's sig. He has tons of dirtbikes. Might have to dust them off a little, I don't think they get much use....:no :no :D I used to like you Rob........:yesnod:lol:lol:cryin NO SHIIIIIIIIT!!! Dibs on the CR4fiddy :fact :lol

NO SHIIIIIIIIT!!! Dibs on the CR4fiddy :fact :lol No way...Larry put Dan on the KX 500:D

No way...Larry put Dan on the KX 500:D Old school :yesnod

:hellobye

:hellobye You being there isn't optional, neither is Larry and Shane. Mandatory attendance for all 3 of you:fact The Jawja boys have something to show you:yesnod :yesnod

You being there isn't optional, neither is Larry and Shane. Mandatory attendance for all 3 of you:fact The Jawja boys have something to show you:yesnod :yesnod Who said anything about optional? Might want to watch out though, there's gonna be some taco kickin' going on and I'm armed. :rock :rock

hey guys, kmac told me the deals gap convention is june 11 - 16 this yr. is it true just wanna verify

hey guys, kmac told me the deals gap convention is june 11 - 16 this yr. is it true just wanna verify Yep, Just 11-17th actually. YOu coming??? click on the link in my sig and it will take you to the thread with all the info.... chad

You being there isn't optional, neither is Larry and Shane. Mandatory attendance for all 3 of you:fact The Jawja boys have something to show you:yesnod :yesnod Rob you ARE NOT and I repeat ARE NOT Jawjian..........African, and since the last dinner I had..........South African...........:fact:yesnod:lol

Crap....Mis-Read the thread title. I saw Larry being the last one posting and assumed it was "Drinking at the convention and who's in? " :lol :lol :lol

Crap....Mis-Read the thread title. I saw Larry being the last one posting and assumed it was "Drinking at the convention and who's in? " :lol :lol :lol :finger:finger..............Well there goes your Matildas...........I guess I ll have to let Shane have them then.........:lol:lol:yesnod..........:drunk: :drunk: :sing:

:finger:finger..............Well there goes your Matildas...........I guess I ll have to let Shane have them then.........:lol:lol:yesnod..........:drunk: :drunk: :sing: :mad: :rant :finger :lol I talked to Shane yesterday and he said he doesn't like to drink that much?? :confused: :bs :lol

CUT OFF DATE TO RESERVE CABINS/ROOMS IS MARCH 1ST We have X amount of cabins blocked off for us at a discounted rate, after March 1st they will be released to the general public and WILL sell out. SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS MADE!!!!

CUT OFF DATE TO RESERVE CABINS/ROOMS IS MARCH 1ST We have X amount of cabins blocked off for us at a discounted rate, after March 1st they will be released to the general public and WILL sell out. SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS MADE!!!! If they run out, we can just stay with you guys..........:lol:yesnod:fact Daddy Chad .................LMAO :mad: :rant :finger :lol I talked to Shane yesterday and he said he doesn't like to drink that much?? :confused: :bs :lol Shane consumes MASS quantities of Alcohol..........:fact:yesnod:drunk:

If they run out, we can just stay with you guys..........:lol:yesnod:fact Daddy Chad .................LMAO Shane consumes MASS quantities of Alcohol..........:fact:yesnod:drunk: ang and the boys are welcome...you better bring a tent:lol :lol

ang and the boys are welcome...you better bring a tent:lol :lol We can probably get Larry a spot on the floor right by Scotts :butt :scared :lol

We can probably get Larry a spot on the floor right by Scotts :butt :scared :lol :scared :scared :scared :ugh :ugh ang and the boys are welcome...you better bring a tent:lol :lol :finger:finger.............that hurts.............:mad: :mad: :argue

:scared :scared :scared :ugh :ugh :finger:finger.............that hurts.............:mad: :mad: :argue hahahahaha, you know I just messing with ya bro....there is plenty of room on the floor for my homie:lol

ang and the boys are welcome...you better bring a tent:lol :lol We're looking to build a tent city at the camp grounds. :fact

hahahahaha, you know I just messing with ya bro....there is plenty of room on the floor for my homie:lol Thanks..........Thats reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal nice Chad.........:mad: :lol

Thanks..........Thats reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal nice Chad.........:mad: :lol that's what friends are for, LMAO! If you want you can sleep in a bed.............................................................. with Eddie:D

Add me to the list.

you got it bro!!!

Just found this thread... I'll be there. Had a blast hanging with you guys last time :rock

awesome bill!!! looks like we are going to hit the MX track this year!! and maybe also do some trail riding...maybe tellico.

awesome bill!!! looks like we are going to hit the MX track this year!! and maybe also do some trail riding...maybe tellico. Sounds good! June can't come soon enough!

I just checked on there site and they don't allow ATV's.:mad:

Well, what ever happens, someone make sure that Shane packs his Chest Protector this year. I dont want any excuses like we had last year. :lol

Well, what ever happens, someone make sure that Shane packs his Chest Protector this year. I dont want any excuses like we had last year. :lol Someone ripped his heart out? :scared

I just checked on there site and they don't allow ATV's.:mad: yeah plimmer mentioned that to me as well. I told him you wouldn't be happy about that, lol. Well, what ever happens, someone make sure that Shane packs his Chest Protector this year. I dont want any excuses like we had last year. :lol LOL

yeah plimmer mentioned that to me as well. I told him you wouldn't be happy about that, lol. LOL You better bring the spear proof kidney belt Bro!!!!! :sing:

You better bring the spear proof kidney belt Bro!!!!! :sing: no kidding! those North Carolina mountain logs don't play! hahaha....good thing we are hitting some MX this year! No logs there:rock

no kidding! those North Carolina mountain logs don't play! hahaha....good thing we are hitting some MX this year! No logs there:rock Any Hillclimbs..........:dunno..........:lol

Any Hillclimbs..........:dunno..........:lol yeah, they are called doubles, triples and table tops, hahaahaha

yeah, they are called doubles, triples and table tops, hahaahaha:no :no ............You think i m tupid or sumpun...no they aren't:dundun: :lol

yes there are!! hahaha. hey we will be in the mountains...I am sure we can find you some hills to climb, lol.

Any Hillclimbs..........:dunno..........:lol You know why I think he likes hillclimbs.....he's looking for hillbilly moonshine in them hills......:drunk: :drunk: :lol:lol

You know why I think he likes hillclimbs.....he's looking for hillbilly moonshine in them hills......:drunk: :drunk: :lol:lol :fact:lol:lol............how did you know that Rob...............:drunk:

yeah plimmer mentioned that to me as well. I told him you wouldn't be happy about that, lol. I just emailed them about me riding the quad...They better say that I can!!!:mad:

I just emailed them about me riding the quad...They better say that I can!!!:mad: sounds like you better get a bike, hahahaha

sounds like you better get a bike, hahahaha Why would I do that...you would have a chance of beating me, but with me on the quad your toast..:sneaky

Why would I do that...you would have a chance of beating me, but with me on the quad your toast..:sneaky Not if they don't allow you in. :sing: It's over before it ever got a chance to start. :fact

Why would I do that...you would have a chance of beating me, but with me on the quad your toast..:sneaky Exactly, lol. I can promise you that I wouldn't even be near you on the quad though.

Not if they don't allow you in. :sing: It's over before it ever got a chance to start. :fact :2bitchsla Exactly, lol. I can promise you that I wouldn't even be near you on the quad though. You scared..:sing:

:2bitchsla You scared..:sing: Not scared...smart!! I have been behind an ATV on the MX track before...it just plain sucks!!!! Nothing against you or atv's but I don't like being around them on the track on a bike. The roost is crazy from an atv, if the track is dry the dust is unbearable, and atv totally ruin great ruts in the turns. all that being said, I hope the guy will let you ride yours there, I know you want to ride it and I would enjoy watching you ride it too. I just will give you plenty of space:fact Now if you were on a bike it would be a different story:lol

I just emailed them about me riding the quad...They better say that I can!!!:mad: I think they'll probably let one in for our during the week ride. Dust and slow pokes on cow chasers is usually why quads arn't allowed. But you should be OK. We'll speak to him nicely when we finalize the plan.:thumbup

i will be on a quad if we do a trail ride. i am not sure how the bombardia will hold up on the mx track but it probably woudl do decent i guess i better order the control arm for it

Let's here some thoughts on what days to do what rides. We can go to Upper Tellico ORV area for the trail riding one day and do the Shiloh MX track one day for some MX riding. any preferences on which days???

Not scared...smart!! I have been behind an ATV on the MX track before...it just plain sucks!!!! Nothing against you or atv's but I don't like being around them on the track on a bike. The roost is crazy from an atv, if the track is dry the dust is unbearable, and atv totally ruin great ruts in the turns. all that being said, I hope the guy will let you ride yours there, I know you want to ride it and I would enjoy watching you ride it too. I just will give you plenty of space:fact Now if you were on a bike it would be a different story:lol Don't worry us quad guy's feel the same way about the bikes...We don't like the ruts in the burms..:sing: Let's here some thoughts on what days to do what rides. We can go to Upper Tellico ORV area for the trail riding one day and do the Shiloh MX track one day for some MX riding. any preferences on which days??? I say we ride MX all week..:sneaky

Don't worry us quad guy's feel the same way about the bikes...We don't like the ruts in the burms..:sing: I say we ride MX all week..:sneaky LOL, I rode behind a quad about a month ago at at track...those suckers can absolutley flatten a turn ! Take a nice rut and smooth that sucker right out:lol I don't think that is the issue as much as the dust with quads and MX tracks though. I am guessing that is why that track probably usually doesn't allow them. MX all week....heck I may be up for 2 or three days! There will be a good chance both of my streetbikes will be in race form for the Tally road race the sunday of the convention so I won't be riding them on the street during the week. But I will have the yz450 supermoto to ride at teh Gap:rock

:2bitchsla :lol :lol I can bring a metal saw for you to cut that beast in half and turn it into a two wheeler. :sing: I say we ride MX all week..:sneaky :iamwithst That is of course if they let you in. :fact

MX all week....heck I may be up for 2 or three days! There will be a good chance both of my streetbikes will be in race form for the Tally road race the sunday of the convention so I won't be riding them on the street during the week. But I will have the yz450 supermoto to ride at teh Gap:rock We have to do at least one trail ride. Thats where all the best stories come from. Theres always someone who bounces off a rock, hits a tree, wipes out in the mud......:crash :crash , just hope its not me this year....

that would be me hitting the tree if i take the 4 wheeler

We have to do at least one trail ride. Thats where all the best stories come from. Theres always someone who bounces off a rock, hits a tree, wipes out in the mud......:crash :crash , just hope its not me this year.... hahahaha, that is true Rob...and you are due to "be" a good story! :sneaky we will definately hit the trails at least once. I say we hit upper tellico again. that place is awesome! I have been there 3-4 times and still not ridden all the trails yet.

Is Upper Telico where we road last year Chad?

No Kevin, that was Ron Taylor ORV. Upper Tellico is actually on the Tenn./ N. Carolina border. We go over to the cherohala and take a dirt road right through the middle of the cherohala to get there. It is pretty cool! Upper tellico is bigger with more trails than Ron TAylor. Same types of trails though. and a few faster ones. but also some slower rockier ones too. some really cool creek crossings as well!

Nice, Sounds like some good riding. I am in either way.

Chad is there another MX park in the area...I got the email back and I can't ride the quad there.:cryin

Nice, Sounds like some good riding. I am in either way. yeah I think you will like it! Chad is there another MX park in the area...I got the email back and I can't ride the quad there.:cryin Steve, I don't really know. Rob found this one and as far as I know there are not any other ones really that close:(

i have the chance to get a wr 450f brand new it will be the 1st dirt bike.thats all mine. all together loan rate and out the door price it will run me $8800.00.is this to much and is it worth it any way. oh yha it will get the piss ridden out of it i have 2400 acres that open on to the red river and i live on 1700 acres that has a atv track that me and my buddies built.what do you guys think get it or wait for a better deal

i have the chance to get a wr 450f brand new it will be the 1st dirt bike.thats all mine. all together loan rate and out the door price it will run me $8800.00.is this to much and is it worth it any way. oh yha it will get the piss ridden out of it i have 2400 acres that open on to the red river and i live on 1700 acres that has a atv track that me and my buddies built.what do you guys think get it or wait for a better deal that is probably not to bad of a price for a new one after the loan rate and everything. but with that much riding out your door you need to get somethign and get it soon!!!! WOW, you are one lucky dude to have that much riding so close!

yha its good but when i pay taxes on it that sucks big time!!

yha its good but when i pay taxes on it that sucks big time!! oh crap...I can't imagine!!! So an even better reason to buy at dirtbike so you can get your money's worth out of all that land:D

you talked me in to it ill have it by friday but now i need a trailer to haul 4 or 5sport bikes and 2 or 3 dirt bikes. $hit this motorcycle addiction thing got out of hand real fast

Chad!!! How about this track it's located in maryville http://www.geocities.com/robmx250/index9.html :rock

you talked me in to it ill have it by friday but now i need a trailer to haul 4 or 5sport bikes and 2 or 3 dirt bikes. $hit this motorcycle addiction thing got out of hand real fast awesome!!! and trust me...I know the feeling! lol

Chad!!! How about this track it's located in maryville http://www.geocities.com/robmx250/index9.html :rock steve, that track looks kind of sketchy.... see if you can find out some more info on it. but I know we are going to do Shiloh at least once. It looks like a top notch mx track.

you talked me in to it ill have it by friday but now i need a trailer to haul 4 or 5sport bikes and 2 or 3 dirt bikes. $hit this motorcycle addiction thing got out of hand real fast :stpd: I'm trying to decide whether to buy an 05 YZ 450F or not.... decisions, decisions....:dunno

buy it stu!!!

buy it stu!!! It's been a LONG time since I've gone and played in the dirt... I think I psych myself out more than anything else.

buy it stu!!! :iamwithst New toys coming here... :sing:

i say get it :thumbup

I just put a deposit on this bike......I M GONNA KICK some MAjor ass at the gap with this beast...........:fact:yesnod:rock

I just put a deposit on this bike......I M GONNA KICK some MAjor ass at the gap with this beast...........:fact:yesnod:rock Look what I'm bringing:rock You're going to get dusted:fact

larry you should have put the money on a 200 :) the tires on it are just pimp

Look what I'm bringing:rock You're going to get dusted:fact It s on now Rob.........You better be ready.........:fact:yesnod:lol

I just put a deposit on this bike......I M GONNA KICK some MAjor ass at the gap with this beast...........:fact:yesnod:rock yeah, that is about your speed:lol

yeah, that is about your speed:lol :finger:finger...........Just wait till I pass your SLOW A$$ with it Motard Boy..........:fact:yesnod:lol

:finger:finger...........Just wait till I pass your SLOW A$$ with it Motard Boy..........:fact:yesnod:lol dream on, hahahahaha.

ok i got the trailer.. still having problems letting go of the ca$h for the wr 450 f

found a 98 yz 400f for $2500.00 what do you guys think. it looks mint. will go to look at it this afternoon.

Chad here is another place .. http://www.themountainmx.com/ Its about an hour and a half away.

Chad here is another place .. http://www.themountainmx.com/ Its about an hour and a half away. hmmm, looks nice!!! And the calender says it is open the whole week of the convention! We may have to look more into it.

found a 98 yz 400f for $2500.00 what do you guys think. it looks mint. will go to look at it this afternoon. I think you can probably get it down a little cheaper...but the 400f is a nice ride for sure:thumbup

hmmm, looks nice!!! And the calender says it is open the whole week of the convention! We may have to look more into it. :rock

Steve, are you going to have your R1 at the convention??

I think you can probably get it down a little cheaper...but the 400f is a nice ride for sure:thumbup it was not mint by a looooong way it might have been when the pic was taken 4 yrs ago

Chad here is another place .. http://www.themountainmx.com/ Its about an hour and a half away. hmmm, looks nice!!! And the calender says it is open the whole week of the convention! We may have to look more into it. Track does look nice. :thumbup

Steve, are you going to have your R1 at the convention?? What R1..:confused:

What R1..:confused: I guess I take that as a no then. Dang dude, it ain't right you not having a street bike...

I guess I take that as a no then. Dang dude, it ain't right you not having a street bike... LMAO...I know, but I will have an 08..:secret: This year I wanna pay some things off.:thumbup

LMAO...I know, but I will have an 08..:secret: This year I wanna pay some things off.:thumbup That is good. just get a left over 07, it will be less expensive.

What R1..:confused: Did you sell the R1 Steve? What gives? I know you put a lot into that bike.

Did you sell the R1 Steve? What gives? I know you put a lot into that bike. I parted it out..:eek:

LMAO...I know, but I will have an 08..:secret: This year I wanna pay some things off.:thumbup Being debt free, or as close to it is pure freedom. Best to stay that way especially with a little one in the family. :thumbup

Alright, question on the tracks out there... What composition are they? Hardpack, moderate, or sand? I just spent 4 hours today attempting to learn how to ride on a sandy-loam track. The straights weren't too bad, but crap, trying to turn in over 2' of that stuff is insane!! :eek: :scared: Had fun though, hoping to get out there next weekend. :thumbup

Alright, question on the tracks out there... What composition are they? Hardpack, moderate, or sand? I just spent 4 hours today attempting to learn how to ride on a sandy-loam track. The straights weren't too bad, but crap, trying to turn in over 2' of that stuff is insane!! :eek: :scared: Had fun though, hoping to get out there next weekend. :thumbup I highly doubt you find much sand this far into the mountains. probably a lot of red clay and maybe some loamy dirt, but i haven't been to either track we are looking at. Sand can be tough, but a 450 makes it a heck of a lot better!

I highly doubt you find much sand this far into the mountains. probably a lot of red clay and maybe some loamy dirt, but i haven't been to either track we are looking at. Sand can be tough, but a 450 makes it a heck of a lot better! I thought the tracks there would be more clay or hardpack than anything, but wanted to find out so I knew what to expect out there. I took out both the 250F and 450F today. Ran the 250F first, and did okay. Bit it a few times though due to not being used to riding dirt. The 450 was an entirely different beast. I kept the RPM's up on the 250 and started to do okay, but the 450 kept wanting to bog on me due to not being used to the power. Come June, should be good. :thumbup At least I'll be lapping that wacky dentist and maybe Shane. :lol :lol

yeah a 250 and 450 are very similar to the same differences between a 600 and 1000. the tracks down here are mostly clay...but most tracks that are prepped are not hardpack at all. there are very good tracks down here and I expect the one we go to will be the same way.

Ok I haven't confirmed that I will be at the convention, but if I show up it is likely I will have my dirt bike in the truck. I checked out the website for that mx track and it looks great!

Ok I haven't confirmed that I will be at the convention, but if I show up it is likely I will have my dirt bike in the truck. I checked out the website for that mx track and it looks great! very very cool! I hope you can make it! keep me updated.

Next year I hope to get in on this ride.

Next year I hope to get in on this ride. cool. It is always a great time in the dirt!

I'm bringing my DR350 down, so I'll be ready for some dirt :riding

Gettin' prepped for the trip. :riding If the weather holds up, will be at the track again this weekend hopefully.

I'm bringing my DR350 down, so I'll be ready for some dirt :riding awesome doug, we are going to have a good time in the dirt!

Spoke to Mountain MX today. They said they will be open Thursday 6/14 and we should c'mon down for some fun........ I think I'll call again the week before just to make sure they are still going to be open. Should have a great day in the dirt.......

Spoke to Mountain MX today. They said they will be open Thursday 6/14 and we should c'mon down for some fun........ I think I'll call again the week before just to make sure they are still going to be open. Should have a great day in the dirt....... Awesome! Thanks Rob!!! This is going to be some serious fun!!! I say we leave out no later than 9:30.

btw, that place looks awesome rob! Looks like it will work good for everyone, not to difficult but also fun. Looks similar to Big Cedar.

btw, that place looks awesome rob! Looks like it will work good for everyone, not to difficult but also fun. Looks similar to Big Cedar. Yeah, thanks Steve for finding this place. The pictures look good. It looks like we'll have more fun here than at Shiloh.

Yeah, thanks Steve for finding this place. The pictures look good. It looks like we'll have more fun here than at Shiloh. cool. Also it is only 59 miles from fontana so that isn't bad at all!! Heck, it is closer than tellico, and actually not far from tellico either.

Which track is this again? I'm not finding a link for it. I can find the one Steve posted up which looks like a guys did some land clearing then called it a track. :dunno Something I was thinking of... What tools is everyone bringing? I'll have basic stuff like some wrenches, pliers, spoke wrenches, etc. Anyone have spanners, and suspension tools? I know my weight is too much for the stock suspension on my '07 450F, but I'd love to get it setup a little better for my height/weight if possible. I might be picking this stuff up anyways and bring it down, but I need some help doing it. Hopefully from that, I can learn to set up the other bikes for my wife and son. Also, should I get a couple of tubes? :dunno

I usually have quite a few tools with me when ever I go dirt biking. I dont usually carry a spare tube, but I do keep a couple patch kits in my tool box. As for suspension tools........a screwdriver is really all you need. If you havent set the rear sag on your bike yet, take a look through the service manual (usually comes with Yamaha Dirt bikes) its really easy to set. Measure the distance from the axle to a fixed point on the sub frame with the suspension fully extended (read might have to lift on the back) then measure the same place again with you on it in gear (might need som help here). I believe the difference should be somewhere around 90-105mm but it varies by make/model/year so check your manual for exact numbers. Once you have that done all you need is a flat head screwdriver to make some compression and rebound adjustments as you are riding.

Thanks Kev. I haven't done anything to it yet, as I was wanting to get a feel for where it's at right now. Is the initial measurement with it hanging such as on a stand, or static weight after a bounce sitting on the ground without a rider?? I've done street bikes with them static on the ground after a bounce.

The initial measurement static or on a stand seems to vary by who you talk to. I just had my R1 done and the Ohlins tech had the back of the bike lifted to full extension for the measurement and I have always done my dirt bikes like that as well. The manual has a procedure wrote in it but I dont recall which way it states. All your trying to do with Sag is get the bike at the designed ride hieght with you on it and get the shock in the middle of its working stroke so it functions properly in both rebound and compression, so its important, but not critical. Getting it close is a huge improvement for the average joe like you and me.

The initial measurement static or on a stand seems to vary by who you talk to. I just had my R1 done and the Ohlins tech had the back of the bike lifted to full extension for the measurement and I have always done my dirt bikes like that as well. The manual has a procedure wrote in it but I dont recall which way it states. All your trying to do with Sag is get the bike at the designed ride hieght with you on it and get the shock in the middle of its working stroke so it functions properly in both rebound and compression, so its important, but not critical. Getting it close is a huge improvement for the average joe like you and me. :thumbup I'll try and get it read and adjusted slightly prior to my next track outing in just over a week. I'm going to swing by and pick up some tire levers, patches and possibly tubes. Still trying to figure out what all I really need in terms of stuff to bring for the convention as well as track and trail riding.

A spare radiator hose for the lower hose that goes from the Rad to the water pump is good to keep to........I have pinched that bastard twice now and cut it on my 04. The 07 is an all new bike so it might not have this problem, but on the 04 when the bike lands on the right side the rad flexs just enough in the mounts to pinch that hose on the engine and cut it. Some other things to keep in the tool box -Spare Air Filter -Spare clip on master link -Coolant -Engine Oil -Chain Lube (dry kind if you use an O-Ring chain, stock is probably a non-O-ring) -tire spoons -Duct Tape -Safety wire -Spare nuts and bolts of various sizes -WD-40 for hosing the bike down after your ride (makes cleaning so much easier when you get home and gets water off so it doesnt sit and corrode) I spray my engine, wheels, and Frame. DONT spray seal or Bearing areas (Wheels and steering head) as it will carry the sand and dust into them -Spare Levers -Spare Handle bars -Spare grips -Grip Glue -Black Silicone -Copper (exhaust) silicone -Spare Plug -The obvious tools like sockets, wrenchs, and screw drivers I also carry a small metric tap&Die set that I got from Lowes

Usually carry spare fluids (oil, coolant, etc). Chain lube not too worried about as I prep the bikes well before each ride. Although, for June I'll bring it. Eventually spare levers and such, but that's out of the question right now. Tire spoons I'll be picking up today along with some other stuff mentioned previously. Then, once I'm back from the trip, I'm going to tear all three bikes down and grease them up again. :thumbup

A lot of that stuff just accumulated in my tool box on me. Our rides are usually couple day expeditions into the trails and it only takes a one or two times sitting in the truck waiting on everyone else cause your junk is broke to accumulate some key components :lol

Oh yeah, given time it'll accumulate. Just like when I had the R1, I've got a few things.. ;) I plan on adding protective stuff for the bikes though over time: Skid plate Radiator guards Frame guards Hand guards other stuff I also need to get spark arrestors on both YZ's. I can run without them on the track, but when I ride trails here, I have to put the screen back in. Having multiple bikes is expensive. :(

Shawn, the website is www.themountainmx.com the track looks really nice! and good for all levels too. As for tools looks like Kevin has us all covered, LOL.

:thumbup Thanks Chad. Picked up some tools today: Sag guage tire levers Air filter oil Spanner wrench Almost picked up some bleeder screws for the forks, but opted against it. Have a few other things to pick up before the convention such as patch kit, etc so need to save so I have enough for the trip.

:thumbup Thanks Chad. Picked up some tools today: Sag guage tire levers Air filter oil Spanner wrench Almost picked up some bleeder screws for the forks, but opted against it. Have a few other things to pick up before the convention such as patch kit, etc so need to save so I have enough for the trip. Shawn I will be surprised if you need to repair a flat. knock on wood, but neither I nor anyone I have ridden with on dirtbikes has ever had a flat when riding. but better to be safe than sorry.

Shawn I will be surprised if you need to repair a flat. knock on wood, but neither I nor anyone I have ridden with on dirtbikes has ever had a flat when riding. but better to be safe than sorry. Yeah, I'm hoping to never need it. But, at the same time I'd rather be able to fix a flat and enjoy the rest of the day riding than to be stuck on the side watching everyone else.

yeah, no kidding.

As for tools looks like Kevin has us all covered, LOL. NO KIDDING, I'm going to just bring my bike and wallet:lol Shawn I will be surprised if you need to repair a flat. knock on wood, but neither I nor anyone I have ridden with on dirtbikes has ever had a flat when riding. but better to be safe than sorry. Yeah, I'm hoping to never need it. But, at the same time I'd rather be able to fix a flat and enjoy the rest of the day riding than to be stuck on the side watching everyone else. I got a flat last weekend:mad: Don't know why

NO KIDDING, I'm going to just bring my bike and wallet:lol I got a flat last weekend:mad: Don't know why see what happens when you go riding without me:lol

I am not sure if you guys have checked out the website for the mx track www.themountainmx.com but it also has a 6 mile woods trail loop as well as the MX track. The mx track looks really fun and safe and friendly for all levels. I am really excited about this track. I may ride there tuesday and thursday myself. Plimmer also mentioned us maybe doing some 4 laps "fun" races. I think that would be fun too!

I am not sure if you guys have checked out the website for the mx track www.themountainmx.com (http://www.themountainmx.com) but it also has a 6 mile woods trail loop as well as the MX track. The mx track looks really fun and safe and friendly for all levels. I am really excited about this track. I may ride there tuesday and thursday myself. Plimmer also mentioned us maybe doing some 4 laps "fun" races. I think that would be fun too! Thats cool.........I am definitely a lot better in the woods than I am on the track.......:blush

I am not sure if you guys have checked out the website for the mx track www.themountainmx.com (http://www.themountainmx.com) but it also has a 6 mile woods trail loop as well as the MX track. The mx track looks really fun and safe and friendly for all levels. I am really excited about this track. I may ride there tuesday and thursday myself. Plimmer also mentioned us maybe doing some 4 laps "fun" races. I think that would be fun too! We could maybe make them SPODE friendly. No jumping, or only jump the little jumps, or something like that. Should be a lot of fun. Loser has to take on the Canadians in the drinking competition........

Thats cool.........I am definitely a lot better in the woods than I am on the track.......:blush We could maybe make them SPODE friendly. No jumping, or only jump the little jumps, or something like that. Should be a lot of fun. Loser has to take on the Canadians in the drinking competition........ No jumping!! what the heck!!! lol. I don't think the jumps at that track are too bad but we will have to see. We will make it fair, should be fun!!! We should also do maybe a 2 lap woods race too!! That would be a blast!

Gawarrior Plimmer SpidermanSS ducatiwv Fjorn ~R1CrazyTex~ kwcomp vrooomR6 Is this all that is riding MX with us??

Thats cool.........I am definitely a lot better in the woods than I am on the track.......:blush I equally suck at both. We could maybe make them SPODE friendly. No jumping, or only jump the little jumps, or something like that. Should be a lot of fun. Loser has to take on the Canadians in the drinking competition........ I don't mind the jumps, I tend to still roll over them though due to not being that great. As to drinking competition... :no My drinking is severely limited, so it'd have to be the runner up loser. :fact No jumping!! what the heck!!! lol. I don't think the jumps at that track are too bad but we will have to see. We will make it fair, should be fun!!! We should also do maybe a 2 lap woods race too!! That would be a blast! In order to make it fair, we'd have to keep most everyone in first gear and lock the breaks on you two. Not to metion tie one hand behind your backs. :fact Gawarrior Plimmer SpidermanSS ducatiwv Fjorn ~R1CrazyTex~ kwcomp vrooomR6 Is this all that is riding MX with us?? I don't think Larry is healthy enough to ride is he? :dunno

I equally suck at both. I don't mind the jumps, I tend to still roll over them though due to not being that great. As to drinking competition... :no My drinking is severely limited, so it'd have to be the runner up loser. :fact In order to make it fair, we'd have to keep most everyone in first gear and lock the breaks on you two. Not to metion tie one hand behind your backs. :fact I don't think Larry is healthy enough to ride is he? :dunno Me and plimmer are slower than pond water...no need to worry there. and Larry shoudl be able to ride trails. Not sure about teh mx though, the jumping I think bothers his shoulder most.

Gawarrior Plimmer SpidermanSS ducatiwv Fjorn ~R1CrazyTex~ kwcomp vrooomR6 Is this all that is riding MX with us?? What about BKR1 and Mike?? Me and plimmer are slower than pond water...no need to worry there. and Larry shoudl be able to ride trails. Not sure about teh mx though, the jumping I think bothers his shoulder most. hahahaha.....yeah, we get roosted by little kids on a regular basis..... Hopefully Larry will be in great form.:thumbup

What about BKR1 and Mike?? hahahaha.....yeah, we get roosted by little kids on a regular basis..... Hopefully Larry will be in great form.:thumbup I highly doubt brian will make the convention. I been asking him about it and he said it isn't looking good. As for mike, I don't know what Mike wouldn't join us. Yes we do get a nice roosting on a regular basis...all you had to do is look at our number plates and the tops of our helmets on saturday:lol

Me and plimmer are slower than pond water...no need to worry there. and Larry shoudl be able to ride trails. Not sure about teh mx though, the jumping I think bothers his shoulder most. You two being slow? :bs :bs If you two are slow, I must be at a snail's pace then. :dundun: Larry could still ride MX, he'll just have to roll over the jumps like me. :fact

You two being slow? :bs :bs If you two are slow, I must be at a snail's pace then. :dundun: Larry could still ride MX, he'll just have to roll over the jumps like me. :fact You get 2 full days to improve your skillzzzz, that's gonna bump you up a few levels:fact :thumbup I try to go fast, but just not happening for me:dunno :dunno

You get 2 full days to improve your skillzzzz, that's gonna bump you up a few levels:fact :thumbup I try to go fast, but just not happening for me:dunno :dunno Two of on track riding will help out a lot. Unfortunately, I'm at a total of 3 or 4 days riding dirt this year total and nothing prior to that for 20+ years. Yes, I'm super slow. :lol :lol Not to mention I weigh more than my 450F. :fact I'm looking forward to it though. Maybe I'll get some air under my tires. :thumbup

Two of on track riding will help out a lot. Unfortunately, I'm at a total of 3 or 4 days riding dirt this year total and nothing prior to that for 20+ years. Yes, I'm super slow. :lol :lol Not to mention I weigh more than my 450F. :fact I'm looking forward to it though. Maybe I'll get some air under my tires. :thumbup lol, you will get some air. if this track is anything like the track we normally ride, and I think it is, then the jumps are really easy for beginners and still really fun for more advanced riders. We will have fun, that is for sure!!

Well? Did you boys get out and ride, or did you bail because of not enough MX'ers being there? :(

Well? Did you boys get out and ride, or did you bail because of not enough MX'ers being there? :( Me, Chad, Eddie and Larry rode the Mountain which is a real cool MX track. You would have enjoyed it, but it was hot as hell out there. Tell you what fjorn, save up for some motard wheels. Chad and Larry rode their motards the whole time even though they both had other bikes to ride.

Me, Chad, Eddie and Larry rode the Mountain which is a real cool MX track. You would have enjoyed it, but it was hot as hell out there. Tell you what fjorn, save up for some motard wheels. Chad and Larry rode their motards the whole time even though they both had other bikes to ride. I agree Rob, we will have to hit The Mountain again. That was a great track for anyone who wants to ride mx or dirtbiking. Hopefully next year more will join us. and shawn, I second what rob said about the motards, dude I had 4 bikes at the gap this year and rode the motard 99% of the time. Me, Larry, and Rob had an absolute blast riding the motards on the gap...and even some offroad action too.

Shawn, What both my good friends have failed to mention is the epic battle down the gap where their motard comrade was defeated by Team So Fast So Clean Rookie of the year. Out of respect for the person who won the fork kit but has absolutely no use for it ,outside giving it to needy friends I shall withold the details of the grizzly battle.

Shawn, What both my good friends have failed to mention is the epic battle down the gap where their motard comrade was defeated by Team So Fast So Clean Rookie of the year. Out of respect for the person who won the fork kit but has absolutely no use for it ,outside giving it to needy friends I shall withold the details of the grizzly battle. :lol:lol We spoke to him about that, and he'll never let it happen again..... The AK20's are going into the motard and he's started intensive training..:lol:lol

:lol:lol We spoke to him about that, and he'll never let it happen again..... The AK20's are going into the motard and he's started intensive training..:lol:lol That and a couple months of training from you and Chad and he might be able to slide through and stuff me next year. "Might" is the operative word, seeing as I'll be constantly at the track on the R1 for skills update.

That and a couple months of training from you and Chad and he might be able to slide through and stuff me next year. "Might" is the operative word, seeing as I'll be constantly at the track on the R1 for skills update. LOL. Glad you made it home safe Al. It was great having you in the cabin this year. We will have to get together for some track training sessions soon:rock

LOL. Glad you made it home safe Al. It was great having you in the cabin this year. We will have to get together for some track training sessions soon:rock You my "peeples" Chad :fact You better believe I'll let you know. I think I'm gonna have a celebration party when I wear out my first set of sliders.:dundun: ( Well, maybe I'll wait till I wear out a pair on my own. ):sing:

You my "peeples" Chad :fact You better believe I'll let you know. I think I'm gonna have a celebration party when I wear out my first set of sliders.:dundun: ( Well, maybe I'll wait till I wear out a pair on my own. ):sing: Get some sleep Al!!!

You my "peeples" Chad :fact You better believe I'll let you know. I think I'm gonna have a celebration party when I wear out my first set of sliders.:dundun: ( Well, maybe I'll wait till I wear out a pair on my own. ):sing: Thanks homie! I am sure you will be wearing out sliders really quick though:rock before you know it you will start looking to find the hard compound sliders so that you won't wear them out so fast:rock

:thumbup Sounds like a lot of fun that I missed out. I'm definately going to pack up the YZ's and head south for a week or so this winter for some riding. While I'm tempted to get some motard wheels for a track here (100% pavement), I'm still not sure I want to. :dunno At least you guys had a much better week than I did. I think there was one day this week that I did not have a doctor's appointment. :(

:thumbup Sounds like a lot of fun that I missed out. I'm definately going to pack up the YZ's and head south for a week or so this winter for some riding. While I'm tempted to get some motard wheels for a track here (100% pavement), I'm still not sure I want to. :dunno Let me help you, YOU WANT TO:yesnod :yesnod

Let me help you, YOU WANT TO:yesnod :yesnod :lol :lol If I were to do that, I'd almost rather get a WR450 so I could license it easier. ;)

you can license the yz just as easy.

Not here Chad. MN is a stickler on licensing. I'd have an easier time licensing a shoddy knock-off hard tail cruiser without suspension and lights than I would a YZ or WR. At least the WR already has head and tail lights. I'd only need to bolt on a mirror and a couple of other things in order for it to pass inspection.

BTW, did I win anything at the convention? :crash

nope, lol

nope, lol :( But, I was still on the "paid" list :lol :lol

you have to be there to win

I was. Just not physically. :fact Ah well, at least you guys had some extra food :crash

Shawn, What both my good friends have failed to mention is the epic battle down the gap where their motard comrade was defeated by Team So Fast So Clean Rookie of the year. Out of respect for the person who won the fork kit but has absolutely no use for it ,outside giving it to needy friends I shall withold the details of the grizzly battle. :lol:lol.........AL, didnt you notice i was finishing off my CROT sammich while following you...:dunno.....I didnt want to say anything , but its :fact.........:crash Next year i m stuffing with NO MERCY.....and if that doesnt work, I'll lie about the whole thing..............:lol:lol:yesnod

:lol:lol.........AL, didnt you notice i was finishing off my CROT sammich while following you...:dunno.....I didnt want to say anything , but its :fact.........:crash Next year i m stuffing with NO MERCY.....and if that doesnt work, I'll lie about the whole thing..............:lol:lol:yesnod :sing: :bs :sing:

Oh and AL, Acorn..:lol....says you are one of his new favorites, and you are the ONLY one that can call him Acorn.............LMAO

Oh and AL, Acorn..:lol....says you are one of his new favorites, and you are the ONLY one that can call him Acorn.............LMAO How ya feelin' Larry?? :hellobye

How ya feelin' Larry?? :hellobye :thumbup....Better now Brian, i was pretty ruff, Friday and Sat. I think the matilda's finally did me in.........:lol:lol..........Had a good time bro....:rock

:thumbup....Better now Brian, i was pretty ruff, Friday and Sat. I think the matilda's finally did me in.........:lol:lol..........Had a good time bro....:rock Good to hear. :fact Can't wait for next year!! :rock :beer

I see you guys are all back and posting away. Sounds like you guys had a blast after I left.... next time I will show up for the end of the week instead of the beginning. Sorry I couldn't make it to MX day....... turns out my doctor told me on Friday I can start to ride MX again... but to be very careful. I might put my boots on this week and see if I can kick the 450 without hurting too bad.

you would have liked the mx track too. It was really tame and no difficult jumps. It will be a must do again next year...but we will have to hit it earlier in the week so we are not all exhausted, lol.