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Non-Moto / Re: possibly the most dangerous 2 stroked toy made!

« on: September 08, 2011, 09:26:25 AM »

HotRod magazine had an article ages ago about a Flathead Ford V8 hotsaw.  Pretty neat   Took two people to run it..

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Open Forum / Re: What do you do all day?

« on: August 17, 2011, 09:46:24 AM »

Pretty cool stuff.  It's funny seeing what we have in common (or not!) with each other all the way across the globe.

I work in software engineering for a tech company. My main responsibility would probably be classified under the title of (Software) Release Engineer.  Got a fair sized background in Unix oriented IT work.

My wife has done a lot of theater work, and assists in directing a dance studio. I've been around the stage helping her out here and there.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 4 $troke lovers= delusional people

« on: August 17, 2011, 07:08:51 AM »

I would think what most people want for MX, is a motor that hits hard, but a chassis and suspension that make it hook up.  I dont think the average person would think of asking for a motor to be smooth, for fear of giving up HP to the next guy...

In the woods the point of having a smooth powerband is more apparent; the focus is smoothness and suspension.  A stock 250cc mx bike is already too much power for most situations.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 4 $troke lovers= delusional people

« on: August 17, 2011, 06:57:30 AM »

FWIW, I'm running 12 oz's and have my powervalve spring set about 10% tighter than stock.  But I'm a woods guy 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 4 $troke lovers= delusional people

« on: August 16, 2011, 10:08:11 PM »

That's some good info Miedoso.   On the flip side of the coin, do you think any of the latest and greatest chassis or suspension tech that has hit the dealer floor in the last few years helped feed that thought (that thumpers hookup better), or has that tech kind of been plateauing? 

I'm honestly curious, not trolling.  I've been out of the latest bike tech for nearly 10 years.  Since thumpers hit the scene, really.

- and TS, I totally agree    I'd ride a thumper before an e-bike.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 4 $troke lovers= delusional people

« on: August 16, 2011, 07:55:03 PM »

Not to derail things, but I hear it said that 4-strokes have better traction than two-strokes.  I've heard it said it's because of the power-every-other-revolution thing; it allows the rear tire time to bite.

I cant help but wonder; what does that mean for the electric bikes in the not very distant future?  As most know, electric motors have instant-on, instant-linear-torque, now - from 0-RPM.  No power pulses.  Will they be a handful because of their very smooth power delivery?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 4 $troke lovers= delusional people

« on: August 16, 2011, 07:36:11 PM »

I love that MXA quote.. I just wish it never came true..

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Open Forum / Taddy B. on the KTM 350SX.

« on: August 16, 2011, 04:13:11 PM »

A short article on Taddy Blazusiak talking about the KTM 350SX-F (vs, a 250 2T) in Endurocross.

Anyone want to discuss religion or politics while we're at it?  

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Photos & Videos / Re: first time on a 2 stroke! cr 125, blow it up!!!

« on: August 15, 2011, 12:07:46 PM »

My tone deafness must be striking again -- I can't tell that the bike sounded bad. 

What do you look for - or what are the signs?

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Photos & Videos / Re: 2012 Husaberg Models intro video

« on: August 12, 2011, 09:01:04 PM »

At 1:00 you can see spooge. 

(that was a cool vid!)

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Poll of some sorts. Answer honesty please.

« on: August 11, 2011, 03:48:52 AM »

As much as I love two strokes and never plan on buying a thumper, I have to say "it depends" and "each have their place"... so BOTH for me.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: We need a boycott

« on: August 11, 2011, 12:57:38 AM »

True!  Then I'm in 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: We need a boycott

« on: August 10, 2011, 09:44:55 PM »

Do I have to smash my Yamaha guitar??

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Photos & Videos / Re: Learning to Ride with Graham Jarvis

« on: August 10, 2011, 04:38:37 PM »

Darn, I almost went back in the vid to double check too

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Photos & Videos / Re: Learning to Ride with Graham Jarvis

« on: August 10, 2011, 02:37:09 PM »

Sweet vids for sure

I gotta comment on the Gas Gas he's running.  That thing sounds clean, crisp, and spunky right off idle.  Is that a function of the bikes porting and pipe design, or simply just good jetting?

I'd be a happy dude if I can get my RM to run like that off idle.