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General Two Stroke Talk / Robby Marshal's Lap Times

« on: June 10, 2013, 04:11:34 PM »

Oh, but then KTM four stroke sales would plummet.

Conversly, if Dungy was left in 20th place or worse, didn't make the grid, 2-stroke sales would plummet...

That would suck for everybody!

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General Two Stroke Talk / need some help....sell the rm250 and go ktm250sx or not?

« on: June 09, 2013, 01:15:10 PM »

I think you need to consider what you are using it for. Are you racing where contingency money is at stake? Are you trying to run National MX where a newer or homogenated machine is required? Are you trying to help the economy and help ensure manufacturers are building 2-strokes? Then yes, you should get the KTM.

Otherwise, if you are happy with your machine, the KTM isn't any better. Just ride it, fix it and enjoy.

Besides, if you got a kid in the 50 class, you are going to need the money!

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General Two Stroke Talk / mxa two stroke issue

« on: June 09, 2013, 10:26:29 AM »

1. Go online and get a title and license plate from Maine.
2. After 1 year, register it in your state.
3. Pass any local inspection requirements.

Ta da!

My brother rides a YZ139 (my '98 race bike) on the street along with dozens of others (like a KX-F flat tracker with no kick starter...or front brakes!).

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Photos & Videos / VitalMX 125 challenge Husky

« on: June 05, 2013, 09:39:40 AM »

Shoot the messenger. Not because of the message but because of his delivery! It is one thing for the bearer to bring bad news. It is entirely another for the bearer to mis-present them message or to belittle the recipient.

The buffalo analogy just doesn't work. The buffalo died off from over hunting and farming causing elimination of habitat. The gate at my last MX was 80% 2-stroke and the top 4 were 2-stroke. TSM qualified 16th as privateers. Most enduro, harescrambles and other off-road events are dominated by 2-strokes. 4-strokes didn't become dominant because they were superior, they became dominant because of meddling and whoremongering (huh-huh, I like that word). Shoot the messenger.

The rest of the article sounded like a sales pitch and had very little information. There was more solid info in the brochure. Especially with the parts swapping. They could have done that atricle without ever swinging a leg over it. Just slap some stickers and the obligitory sponsor parts and snap some photos to go with what Husqvarna sends withthe bike. Seems like they were just catering to the sponsors rather than being informative.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Robby Marshal''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s Lap Times

« on: June 03, 2013, 09:24:53 AM »

It is hard to argue with Larry63r's post.

Having flagged pro events (Daytona, St. Louis, and others) that was not the case 'in my day'. Yellow was always "wheels down" and no passing. Flaggers and flag stations rarely have more than a blue and yellow flag (and more often than not - no blue!).

I was one of those guys that would jump out on the track to protect the rider and ponited and waved like crazy. I was landed on in St. Louis during one of the LCQ's. Although I do it, I don't expect others to be so stupid and I expect there are insurance liabilities for the track owners/promoters as well. The flagger was on or next to the jump, in plain sight of the on coming riders waving the yellow flag. Although he ain't a "super flagger", he was doing his job.

Coop said,

Riders at the pro level are extremely focused, a flagger needs to do something to get their attention.

but my response to that is that BECAUSE they are at the pro level, they see EVERYTHING in view. It is that kind of focus that allows them to go so fast, see lines developing, and reacting to changing situations. Look at Bubba withthe photographer last year (or me with the photgrapher this year - I empathise with Bubba for that one). They saw that flagger and decided "I'll keep it pinned and make up a few seconds on anyone who lets off" or " If I let off and be safe, I'll get passed and the organizers will not defend me and give me my position back".

I commend Robby for "trying" to do the right thing and hope for a speedy recovery - but this is a PERFECT opportunity to drill home some basic riding skills anda safety - and the idiots in the booth missed it completely!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Robby Marshal''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s Lap Times

« on: June 02, 2013, 09:52:22 AM »

So I feel I MUST step in here.

The Flagger: The flagger on the jump is waiving the yellow. Pretty vigorously I might add. He is definately not just standing there picking his ass. That means (for all you non-racers out there) THAT YOU DO NOT JUMP THE OBSTICLE. It is in the rules and grounds for disqualification/elimination from the event. I don't care what everyone else is doing. The AMA, event promotors, and riders are all at fault and should step up and correct the problem by ENFORCING THE RULES!!!.

This is getting ridiculous. When we talked about the kids race at the Moster Energy Cup, we had the same thing. A BLATENT DISREGUARD FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RIDERS.

Now I couldn't see in the video if the turn before the jump was a yellow or not and that should have been the case but regardless, when a flagger has a waving yellow at a jump, the rule isn't jump at your own peril, the rule is DO NOT JUMP THE Mo$&er F&@^ing OBSTICLE!

Robby, dude. Get well soon. You are our hero and we all hope the best for you.

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Open Forum / listen to this $h@t! god save the gp''''''''''''''''s!

« on: June 02, 2013, 09:35:40 AM »

RE: Single Moto. They've been wanting to do this since the '70's. Having to "score" the 2 moto race does not make good TV viewing and looses the casual viewer. Just look how confusing it is in America whith the first moto on NBC Sports and the second on Fuel TV. Single moto format will follow the other "made for TV" motorcycle sports like Supercross and Supermotard. The only thing is, the GP's don't have full gates now. How do they expect to provide a full day of racing (at $1500 per entry) if qualifying is automatic?

Changing engine displacements was as initiative of the FIM. When the 500 class gates dwindled to nothing (like the 450's are today) and the 250's were loads faster, the FIM changed the "primier" class to the 250. With the rejuvination of the 4-strokes, they cut the engine size back to 450 (in the 250 class until it was officially designated the 450 class that allows 250 2T). KTM built the 350 because the FIM was threatening it and it was proof of concept. I would think the manufacturers would get behind it for a couple of reasons: 1) Make all those 450's obsolete - now you gotta buy a new bike. 2) The 350 will have to work harder so it will be like the 250 and blow up - alot - thus requiring replacement (more sales!). I don't see them making the 250 class the "premier" class (again) because they didn't think ahead and develope a 125 2T class at the pro level as a stepping stone (like the 250 is to the 450).

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General Two Stroke Talk / Thunder Valley 2013

« on: May 30, 2013, 09:18:04 AM »

Well citabjockey, one would look only as far as the Vet class. There, age is the class deliniator. I think the guy that won the World Championship, as well as the Aus/NZ championships...as well as NZ MX2 (I think) in on a YZ 250.

Nope.
DK ran a 450 in the world Vets. He won btw.

Unless what  I was watching on TV was last year, DK was on a YZ250 at the World Vets and beat them handedly. Ofcourse, MotorsTV replays things over and over so it could have been 2011 rather than 2012...

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General Two Stroke Talk / Thunder Valley 2013

« on: May 29, 2013, 09:23:31 AM »

Well citabjockey, one would look only as far as the Vet class. There, age is the class deliniator. I think the guy that won the World Championship, as well as the Aus/NZ championships...as well as NZ MX2 (I think) in on a YZ 250.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Thunder Valley 2013

« on: May 28, 2013, 10:13:35 AM »

Looks like there were 3 guys attempting to qualify with KTM 250 SX's at Thunder Valley this weekend. Nathen LaPorte (74th - 2:18.415), Bryce Shondeck (80th - 2:21.402), and Lewis Stein (84th - 2:22.358). Cutoff was a 2:10.797.

No 125's.

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Open Forum / Hell Just Froze Over

« on: May 23, 2013, 01:14:02 PM »

Dayum is all I can say. I want one

Got one. Liked my Yamaha more.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Courtney Duncan WMX at Hangtown Qualifies 1st on a YZ 125

« on: May 22, 2013, 09:27:05 AM »

I'm a fan. I think it is great and I think she'll be "bigger than Bubba!" She doesn't even have to win a (men's) championship. Just show up and run near the front - like Danicka.

Unfortunately, to do so she's gonna have to cross over to the dark side and cough cough ride a 250F. Sorry, don't throw beer bottles at me. There is no chicken wire protecting this stage.

Personally, I hope she does at least a partial season in the mens group on the 125. It'll make my heart swell 3 sizes too big!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Calling BS

« on: May 21, 2013, 02:45:23 PM »

 

OK, I agree with you all but that is not the parameters of the statement. If you are given these three bikes and race them all for 1 season, the SXF will be the cheapest - baring catastrophic failure.

At the end of the season, when you change psiton, cam, cam chain, etc. You will prolly spend more - but that is not the parameters of their statement.

It is not BS. It is carefully worded disinformation.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Is it a real two stroke Harley?????

« on: May 21, 2013, 02:41:12 PM »

Larry Rosselar was the other rider. What you are looking at in that picture is the grand daddy of all modern Husqvarnas.

No, nothing to do with Husqvarnas. Even then it was out of date. Oh! Italian Husqvarnas. Yes. I feel stupid for not catching that faster. So stupid...I am conceding the point and continuing this post.

The Harley for Baja was not the SX (or pictured SS). It was the MX and actually a pretty good MXer and purpose built.

That said, that pot metal Italian motor made pretty good and very usable power. Frame geometry was pretty good once good suspenders are put on it. Forks were Marzocchi or Ceriani I think. I remember the triples on my '77 were the same model as on my '80 Can-Am (different diameter).

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General Two Stroke Talk / Is it a real two stroke Harley?????

« on: May 21, 2013, 11:36:16 AM »

Yes. I've owned them. Engines were madein Italy by Amarucci and had Cagiva frames after HD was bought out by AMF VOIT (yes, the volley ball people!).

I know a couple of guys who collect them and one (Mason Boyd) who races them in vintage circles in Florida.