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Technical / Needs some help to prevent repeating a painful mistake

« on: February 22, 2012, 07:16:59 PM »

 Thanks for the reply's guy's I appreciate your input. Ouch! I know how that feels. Video number two is a good example of what I am trying to avoid repeating, it's the swap back the opposite way after landing that sends you to the ground. I did read somewhere in an instruction on how to whip, that you need to be "parallel to your bike" if you land sideways, but I'm not really sure what that is suppose to mean, other than being straight on your bike (hips/shoulders square to bike) I guess and I don't know if that will save you if your very far kicked sideways.

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Technical / Needs some help to prevent repeating a painful mistake

« on: February 20, 2012, 06:49:05 PM »

I'm four weeks into healing my leg and heel after a painful wipe out. My back wheel was kicked out sideways on take off from a rutted faced table top, at Pala Raceway vet track. I have ridden out more mild swaps in the past, but this time as I landed (kicked to the right) I immediately swapped left and was thrown down hard. I'm wondering if this can be corrected in the air and or is there a way to keep from swapping back (this is when it all goes bad) when you land? I am still a couple weeks from riding, but really would like to avoid this happening again. I am also very leary of trying to learn to whip, as my experiences landing sideways, have always been at least very scary if not ending up on the ground in pain.

Any experienced advice would be much appreciated. Thx.

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Technical / Re: Barnett Clutch basket

« on: September 13, 2011, 10:28:39 AM »

I am considering Barnett for my RM 250 as well and would love to know if anybody has had good luck with it.

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Technical / Clutch kit and basket for 02 RM 250

« on: September 13, 2011, 10:25:32 AM »

I need a new clutch basket for my RM (notched pretty good and very herky/jerky at take off)and I figured I'd do a clutch kit (plates and springs) as well. Anybody have a suggestion for a good aftermarket set? Like I saw in an earlier post, I was thinking about the Barnett stuff, but am open to anything that has a history of good performance. Would be a major bonus if the clutch was easier to pull as well. Thanks for the help.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Might have a deal going to do the rest of the WORCS Series!

« on: February 07, 2011, 05:32:18 PM »

If you do race, I will definitely plan to go to the Payette event.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Anyone want to go to the 2-stroke Championship at Glen Helen?

« on: February 02, 2011, 12:14:11 PM »

Watson,

I'll give it some thought, I'm in Boise, ID. I wanted to go last year, but had just been down there the month before, my sister lives in Temecula (about an hour away). Did you plan to race the event in the Pro class or just watch?

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Technical / Re: 02 RM 250 fork height

« on: November 30, 2010, 10:21:53 AM »

All....thanks for the input. It sounds like I definately need to ride more to get to a level of comfort/confidence. I've had the bike for a year now (my first dirt bike) and ride as much as I can fit in (at least 3-4 times a month), still the turning (also control while jumping) is my biggest challenge, it has been getting a little better, but I still get "suprised" quite frequently. It seems like at times if I get my weight forward/over the bars the control is instantly lost, I'm sure it must have something to do with when in the turn my weight shifts. Turning is one of my biggest priorities to get good at, evently it should come. I've seen the term "razor sharp" used with the RM before, what exactly is that suppose to mean? I have also read about how a 2-stroke is "rear wheel controlled" in it's handling traits, yet most instruction seems to reccomend getting more and more of your weight forward and even over the bars. It all gets a little confusing trying to peice it together and figure it out. I know I just need to ride more, but it does help to think things through and focus on specific things to try and improve. Thanks again.

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Technical / Re: What two stroke pre mix is best?

« on: November 24, 2010, 06:30:32 PM »

Wow... doesn't anybody use Amsoil? I'm 2quarts into my first gallon of Dominator and things seem to be going good, burning clean, low spooge @ 32:1

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Technical / Re: 02 RM 250 fork height

« on: November 24, 2010, 06:21:47 PM »

ford832, thanks for the input, I will try your suggestions. Just to clarify on the 02RM there is a line around the fork tube, that is located about 10mm down from the top cap. In the manual it says that the line on the fork tube should be set at the top of the upper clamp, this leaves the 10mm of tube above the top of the clamp. I was wondering if I should try and slide the fork down more (clamp up) so that there is less of the fork tube (current 10mm) above the top of the clamp. If I did this it would put more fork tube below the clamp, which I thought might help give it a little more stability. I think you were suggesting the top cap of the fork tube be flush with the top clamp, if I did this I would be moving the fork down the full 10mm from the factory setting. Do you think I should go this far right off the bat or maybe try 5mm or so?

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Technical / 02 RM 250 fork height

« on: November 24, 2010, 09:03:57 AM »

Has anyone moved their forks lower in the clamps (seem to have a 1/4" to 3/8" of fork above the top of clamp)? What result did you get? I am considering lowering my forks to try and stabalize the RM a little bit. I basically have to focus on keeping my bars straight in corners, if I don't the least input will cause it to turn in too quickly and before I know it I'm on the ground. I'm sure it has a lot to do with my inexperience as a rider, but I'm still trying to find things to make turning a little more stable and less unpredictable. Just for info.: my bike has after market Applied triple clamps (came that way when I bought it),the forks are set with the line on the fork flush with the top of clamp. I also recently put new tires on front and rear(Michelin M12 front, MS3 rear), tires did help. I also did tighten up my adjustment nut on the headset to provide more resistance for rotation of the bars, seems to help head shake issue, but not so much in the turns. Everything I read talks about how well RM's turn, for me it seems like it turns in (washes out) to easily. Appreciate any help or input.

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Technical / 03 YZ 85

« on: November 17, 2010, 03:02:14 PM »

Anybody know the torque specs. for the cylinder and head bolts? Trying to do a top end, but don't have the manual.
Thanks.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Motocross is fun...

« on: July 13, 2010, 10:00:03 AM »

Well said John, I like your attitude and approach. Also can't wait to see projecttwo50 qualify, way to get out there and make the effort.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: YZ250 vs. YZ250F

« on: July 07, 2010, 10:16:43 AM »

Why wouldn't they compare the 150sx to 250F? I didn't think the 150 was legal in AMA Pro racing anyway, has to be a 125. From the stuff I seen lately, the 150 seems to get the nod as one of the funnest bikes of all time.

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General Two Stroke Talk / YZ250 vs. YZ250F

« on: July 06, 2010, 11:25:59 AM »

Good article on motocrossactionmag.com comparing the YZ250 to the YZ250F. Sorry don't know how to create a link.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Hey Guys, I need help over at Vital MX.

« on: May 29, 2010, 01:08:06 PM »

Jim, I appreciate the info. on Sleeter, I was wondering what his history was at the Nationals/placings, myself. From the stuff I've read, it really sounds like he was out there because he thinks the 2t is fun, enjoys riding it and just to do his best (great that he was willing to do that and a great reason to ride). But everyone that loves the 2t is also waiting for the "hero", that is at the top of the rider list and willing to take on the 2t challenge. Who knows if or how that will ever happen (with the factories in charge), so anybody willing to take up the 2t at the National level and do their best, has got to be the 2t lovers HERO. It is interesting how close the times are between a 250f, 250 2t, and 450f, seems to really come down to the rider. As far as KTM goes (your insight was interesting), hard to say what these guys have in the back of their minds, but at least the're not Honda. As far as Poison, Scorpion, Ratt, etc.... ROCK ON!