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Photos & Videos / RPM on my 1992 KX500 at Cycle Ranch BRAAAAAAAAAP

« on: October 03, 2011, 05:42:42 PM »

Ryan is one really fast guy that can ride a 500. He was shocked how easy it was to ride. I wish I had videoed him with a handheld, that would give you a real prospective of the speed he's going. I think I have him talked into racing it in the 450 pro class this next weekend. I can tell you there will be some unhappy pro's that get smoked by a 20 year old bike. Let the protest begin. Long live 500's. Here is the link RPM168 2 STROKE MADNESS @ Cycle Ranch MX 1992 KX500 BRAAAAAP!

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Technical / Stoker crank for 03 KX125

« on: August 03, 2011, 06:19:47 PM »

I am trying to find one for my daughter's 03. Anyone seen any?Parts nor Tucker has them. I saw some on e-bay a while back, shoulda bought one then.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Been away for a while

« on: June 05, 2011, 12:59:16 PM »

Let me begin by saying sorry it's been a long time since I posted anything.I have looked in on the site often and continue to tell people I meet at the tracks about it.  I have been extremely busy with my daughter's racing, and her practices (2 bikes, chasing the amatuer Nationals, and all that entails). I posted some picts and recent videos of her in the photo section. Well, I have some time now as I am stuck on the couch for a few weeks due to surgery. And for those who may remember me it isn't because of my KX 500. Stephanie is one of the few Women to ride a 125. So, any words of support and encouragement would be greatly appreciated. This girl loves 2 strokes, and her 125's in particular,and tells anyone who will listen all about them. Thanks alot everyone , Andy.

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Photos & Videos / Stephanie's KX125

« on: June 05, 2011, 12:02:41 PM »

I am going to try and put up some picts and video of my daughter and her KX 125's. I am learning this photo bucket thing as I go along so I hope they show up and everyone likes them. She really loves the 125's she has two,one stock and one mod. She is on her way to Ponca this year and if people are interested I can post her progress as she goes. The photo was after the Women's Cup at Freestone on the May31st. The video is taken at Cycle Ranch in Floresville Texas.

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For Sale / 1992 KX500 $2500.00 obo

« on: December 31, 2009, 10:21:45 PM »

I am selling my KX500. I have brought back to race condition. I really enjoy bringing 500's back. I am the second owner of this bike. I installed many new parts and upgrades back in January last year. The new parts I put on were: plastics and graphics, gas cap, MSR bulge bars, MSR shorty levers,pro-taper pillow grips, Michelin rear Maxxis front, steering stem bearings, fork seals oil and bushings, FMF pipe and silencer, exhaust gasket, o-rings and springs, gripper seat, MSR wide foot pegs, and probably lot's of stuff I can't remember right now. I haven't put a lot of time on the bike since I did all the work. The biggest upgrade is the rear shock. I replaced the 92' shock with one from a 2004 KX500. The difference is huge. this bike handles really well now. The motor runs great. This open bike needs nothing to go race! Jetted for sea level using C-12 and Maxima Super-M at 40:1. I ride it regularly for MX. This is no garage queen, it's a clean open bike that is ready to race. I have a ton of extras that come with it from spare frame to shifters, kickstarter, wheel bearings and such. I love this bike, but with Steph raceing full time I need the money to help with getting her to the Amatuer Nationals at Ponca.  I will crate and help set shipping or can deliver lower 48 for a fee ( basically gas money ). We are going to be at Oakhill raceway in Decatur Tx. on the 26th of June and Ponca at the end of July. I'll bring it to those locations for free when we go. The Video's are of me puttin' around with my oldest daughter a while back at Cycle Ranch in Floresville Texas. The bike runs really well. Thanks for looking. Andy 210-569-3172

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General Two Stroke Talk / Annual 2 stroke ride day?

« on: December 10, 2009, 08:40:15 PM »

 I just watched the video again of the 2 stroke day at the track in England. Does anyone think it would be possible to get everyone here together for a 2 stroke day in the dirt annually? If so where? I'm here in south Texas so I can get to pretty much anywhere in the U.S. in a couple of days. Honey Lake, Southwick, Cycle Ranch, Glenn Helen, I personally am open to pretty much anywhere. I can check and see what the rates would be for a weekend at Cycle-Ranch(cycleranchmx.com) to lease the track and facilities. The only thing is, it's smoken hot here in the summer. Maybe some other members can do the same in their areas. It would be really cool to gather the flock at least once a year some where.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Maico's we have had

« on: December 05, 2009, 09:53:26 PM »

JETZcorp you should enjoy this topic. All info that follows is as best as I can remember without pulling out old bill of sales, race entry forms etc... I truly cannot remember how many M/C's i have owned over the years( I know it's in the hundreds). Oh well here goes! Wayyyyyy back in late 1978, early1979 I bought my first Maico, a 1977 AW 400. This was the last of the "coffin" tanks. Kinda ironic since at the time my first sponsor was a funeral home(my folks were part owners). I raced this bike very sucessfully until 1980 when I bought a 1979 Magnum 2( I paid $650.00). I raced this one until 1982.This was one of the best M/C'S I have owned. Then I moved over to a CAN-AM for a few years. I didn't own a Maico again until 1994. I then traded a guy my new KX500 for a 1994 Maico MC500,and a 1986 M-STAR 500. The 1994 ergos are still current looking today. Move on to 1995. I found a 1983 490, and 1974.5 450. The 1983 had to be the trickest one of all. It had a works 500cc cylinder, Wheelsmith pipe, Ohlin's shock, and White Power USD forks & disk brake up front. This is the one I regret selling the most. It was a one of a kind. I raced this bike at Lake Witney Texas in the open class against watercooled KX,and CR 500's. In one moto I pulled the holeshot by roughly 7-8 bike lenghts( the start straight is almost a football field long). I think I ended up 3rd or 4th overall. This is a testament to just how good Maico's are. I for one am VERY excited about the new Maico's. This could be the perfect time for them to get back into the U.S. market. I am sure I can make room in the garage for a new one.

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General Two Stroke Talk / The clock is ticking

« on: December 04, 2009, 10:12:04 PM »

I seem to remember back in 1977 John Banks won 2 rounds of the 500cc MXGP's on a CCM. People cheered like crazy(most were riders from the 50's-60's) because a 4 stroke won. At the time I couldn't understand what the big deal was about, and why would anyone want to ride that thing. I at the time had a Can-Am TNT 125 S/T, I was racing a RM-80(in 78 I moved up to open Int. on a 77 Maico AW-4OO, up pipe and all). What I didn't realize until much later was, those old guy's saw one last gasp of hope that their  Thumpers could pull out another championship against those pesky 2 strokes. You see back in the late 60's & 70's the 2 strokes began to get all the r&d dollars, and the designs evolved at a fever pitch while the 4T's just stopped evolving. Which left the 4 stroke Manufacturers( Triumph pre-Hinckley, BSA, Victors ) wondering what happened. It's been my experience that MX & Offroad engine designs and uses, have been cyclical to meet a demand, real or perceived just as many other things are. Usually 10-15 years on the turn around. It is my belief that if the Manufacturers that ignore historical trends of the last 40 years or so, run the risk of going the way of BSA and Victors. This current trend "super ubananium fi reverse cylinder seven valves" has almost run it's course. The masses(i.e. the uniformed gotta have it now) dictate who the successfull makers will be, when they buy their product. What all of us who love 2 strokes need to remember is OUR time is coming again soon, we only have 2-5 years before this cycle will be over, and the current crop of hard -core thumper guy's  will be the only ones riding them again, and blendzall will once again be burnt with pride.

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General Two Stroke Talk / 2 Stroke Nationals

« on: November 25, 2009, 09:37:11 PM »

Does anyone personally know Don Schneider? If so call him. We (2 stroke riders)need him to do for the 2T's that he did for the 4T's. He was the guy that created the Western 4 Stroke Nationals. He created a stand alone national series for 4T's when there wasn't one, and did an excellent job! All his events I raced or attended were well run,had great prize money,etc... first class. I think there is definitely a demand for such series. What about you guy's?

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General Two Stroke Talk / What killed the 500 class?

« on: November 25, 2009, 07:48:59 PM »

A friend and I were discussing this subject while we were looking at my recent purchase(KX-500). He thought it was because they made to much power and were too hard to ride(this came from a guy riding a CR 450F). When I began racing, the open class(251cc-500cc) was the premier class to ride. What happened?