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Offline JohnN

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Project Two 50
« on: February 15, 2010, 06:10:38 PM »
Hi guys...

There are a few of us working diligently to build and race a YZ250 in the Pro Nationals this summer. We are putting together all the needed elements along with a sponsorship proposal.

We started up a web site... please check it out and let me know what you think so far. There is not that much information on the site yet, but we are working on it and getting stuff together...

http://projecttwo50.com/
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 06:36:32 PM »
I have a question about mods to the SSS suspension. I know this is about a pro bike you are building and I am technically a squid but I am interested in anything worth doing to the suspension. Right now at 225 lbs I ride with stock springs. Based on my current speed, style, and overall ability this works great even high speed sand whoops. It is awesome in the ability to absorb the big hits as well as overall bumps. My problem is I am afraid to adjust it since it is so good now (I did do the clickers to dial it in). I remember buying a White Power shock for my (first) 87 CR500 that totaly transformed the bike. My question for those in the know is it worth upgrading the stock SSS or should I leave it alone. FYI even though I am a squid the best set up for me was used CR500s I bought from a distict 34 rider who raced the Nationals. He was WAAAY faster but the set up worked perfect in my world (slow motion). Thanks for any input from those who know the Yamaha SSS stuff.
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 07:06:32 PM »
My suggestion would be to talk to someone that can really help you get it set up right. Jay at Get Real Racing is amazing and he'll watch you ride, talk to you and get it set up the way you like...

Just a silly question, did you buy the Pro Bike from Kurt McMillen??

I sent a PM as well...
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 07:10:46 PM »
John,looking good so far.Would be nice to see some tshirts or hats available for sale to help show and spread the love. :-*
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 07:32:44 PM »
I thought 250 two strokes were still banned from the Nationals. Did I miss a story?
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2010, 09:17:28 PM »
Nope never banned.Seems alot of people think this because everyone went to the 4jokes.A 250 2t has to race against 4 strokes of almost double displacement because of an old rule of when 4t technology wasn't borrowed from formula 1.
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2010, 09:42:00 PM »
John!! this project is just bad ass!!!!!!!! :o Finally!!!
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2010, 10:18:41 PM »
this is just sweet, will you be doing supercross as well?
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2010, 03:05:49 AM »
hi John well done can you set up a pay pal account so we can contribute from overseas  :)
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2010, 04:40:06 AM »
Thats awesome, can not wait for the nationals to begin. Going to be great to see a top rider battle and compete for the entire series on a trick 250 two banger. BRING IT ON !!!!!!!
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2010, 06:41:24 AM »
 They aren't doing sx.MX only.
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2010, 04:20:10 PM »
http://projecttwo50.com/

Thank you all for the support!
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2010, 04:47:53 PM »
Sweet 8)Who's the rider(s)?
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2010, 04:57:12 PM »
How about Dowd?
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Re: Project Two 50
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2010, 05:15:35 PM »
We are working with a local Pro racer by the name of Mike Leavitt.

Sure it would be wonderful to get a name racer like John Dowd, but those guys want a great deal of money to race. Besides, if we do well this year, the possibility exists where we will put together a squad of two-stroke racers for next year (2011).

Quick story... at the 2009 Unadilla Two Stroke Invitational in timed practice Mike Leavitt was fast, so fast that John Dowd told him to slow down, not to make the rest of them look slow. If you read the story, Mike and Todd DeHoop came together and Mike got up last! In a two lap race Mike finished 4th!

As a great addition, Mike switched from the four-stroke 450F to the YZ250 two-stroke about halfway through the season at the local races. He beat all the local pros to win the coveted number 1 plate in that class (oddly called the 250 Expert class! ?) So he has quite a bit of experience racing a two-stroke against the four-strokes.

I believe we picked a great racer to compete on our two stroke machine. We are working on his bio right now and hope to have it up soon.
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