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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1992 KX500+ Pro Rider + Cycle Ranch Mx + Go Pro= SICK HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!!!!

« on: October 10, 2011, 02:31:00 PM »

$800 POD CARBON FIBER KNEE BRACES >:-D


my $15 knee pads coulda been better. I am selling them for $400 if anyone wants them.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1992 KX500+ Pro Rider + Cycle Ranch Mx + Go Pro= SICK HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!!!!

« on: October 10, 2011, 01:56:02 PM »

oops did this on Mr. Gilkey's computer, forgot to do it under RPM168, MY BAD!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1992 KX500+ Pro Rider + Cycle Ranch Mx + Go Pro= SICK HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!!!!

« on: October 10, 2011, 01:53:52 PM »

Saturday practice started off terribly as I ripped a hole all the way down to the tibia with the footpeg. There will be a link to the end of the post with a picture. However, in true 500 tradition I wrapped it up and finished a 5 lap sprint and put in a laptime that was within the top 5 of the day. Most of the B riders were in that top 5, Texas Sandbagging.

I was very sore but had to suck it up b/c I didn't know if I would ever get the opportunity again. So Mrs. Gilkey (Wife of the KX500 owner/"AFG") who is a Nurse doctored me up and I was ready to go for Sunday races. With an All night storm hitting strong the chances of a rain out were pretty big, but we headed out at about 5:45 and arrived with about 300 racers under the pavillion waiting for the Promoter to give us some word.

After a few hours of standing around, they finally cancelled the race. However, with everyone sitting around the Pavillion I figured the 500 deserved a half-time show to cheer up the spirit of Moto. So myself and my buddy Sam hit the starting gate, and launched off the gate. He was on a 450, and I walked him about 15-20 Bike Lengths off the gate and EVERYONE STARTED CHEERING! We completed a lap but not before 200 Racers, still in there gear, swarmed the fences and recieve FIVE DOUBLE OH sand blastings. It was prolly the sickest thing I have ever pulled and was nervous the track owner was gonna kick me out, but I didn't care.


After numerous riders gave Sam and I huge props, riders hit the track for a prade lap, some not even completing one b/c of the water intake. It was an epic weekend and left with everything I could ask for, Good memories.

Hope y'all enjoyed reading up, I had so much fun and plan on racing this bike at the Rain Date October 23rd.


here is the pciture of my leg, just below my KNEE...


http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320781_2021829154223_1498775103_1617753_746684301_n.jpg

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1992 KX500+ Pro Rider + Cycle Ranch Mx + Go Pro= SICK HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!!!!

« on: October 05, 2011, 05:26:09 PM »

So what do you think - holeshot or not this weekend? How good is the traction on the starting straight? 

Start straight is sandy clay mix ( deep and loamy ) with a concrete gate( concrete is textured not polished ), and is about 100yards long with a really gradual sweeping left. Can anyone say 70mph + goning into the sweeper. My money is on Ryan pulling a massive holeshot.  Cycle Ranch is located in Floresville Texas about 30-40 minutes south of San Antonio. They have pretty cool website http://www.cycleranchmx.com/. I love this Track! The dirt is phenominal and the amenities are unbelieveable for a MX track. Indoor showers, covered seating, giant awards pavilion, I could go on and on. This track is great for all levels of riders. If anyone goes to their site check out the Thanksgiving week race, tons of stuff to do ( they usually have a live band) in addition to racing and they serve you Thanksgiving Dinner as well.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1992 KX500+ Pro Rider + Cycle Ranch Mx + Go Pro= SICK HELMET CAM FOOTAGE!!!!

« on: October 03, 2011, 05:50:21 PM »

Hi Ryan. I didn't know you had already posted the video, so I put it in the video section. I can watch it over and over. It was so cool seeing someone ride a 500 to it's full potential. See ya Friday.

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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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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: bringing out the 2 stroke

« on: August 12, 2011, 04:27:36 AM »

It is great to have you back. My daughter Stephanie is raceing again, and really enjoying it. I wish more people would encourage their daughters and wives to ride/race. The women's class is ususally the one to watch at our track.

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

« on: August 12, 2011, 03:01:09 AM »

I am like many others, I prefer 2t's for MX fun. Right now I have a KX500,a Montesa 250 trials, and two KX125's which are my daughters race bikes. I also have an electric start TTR90 that we use as a pit bike/ utility vehicle. I do however like the smooth, almost electric style power delivery of some of the earlier 4t's( yz400-426). That is why I went back with a KX500. You can gear it up and make the delivery very smoothe. I was always able to go faster, longer on bikes that didn't really have a "hit" to them. I rode a 2010 YZ450f and hated the power delivery! Massive hit right off idle then nothing but vibration. Very hard to ride.

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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 / Re: We lost another one.....

« on: August 03, 2011, 05:53:09 PM »

My sincerest condolences. I cannot imagine the loss they feel as parents. I know the accident had a sobering effect on Stephi. She and I talked about it when we found out. Stephanie, her Mom and I were at Ponca when this happened. Stephanie was racing the Women's 125-250 Non-Pro class. I didn't see the crash, I only found out later it happened in the first turn. For those of you who haven't been to Jack Blevins MX park, the "first turn" is not really a turn. It is more of a very gradually sweeping S. I am sure the women in my daughters class were going into this set of turns in at least 4th gear pinned. I don't think I heard 1-10th shut off through the entire start section. Most of the women ride 250f's so this gives you an idea of the speed at this particular start. The dust was also horrible. No one may ever know the main cause. I do think the start straight was way too long (150-200yds ), generated way to much speed leading onto a really rough sand straight.

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Photos & Videos / Re: Stephanie's KX125

« on: June 13, 2011, 06:32:22 PM »

Here  are some new videos from Sunday.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 1st annual two-stroke MX festival

« on: June 11, 2011, 08:11:50 PM »

Thanks for promoting what looks to be a fun event. Please let me know when the dates are set for sure.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: YZ250 or YZ125 - New Bike

« on: June 11, 2011, 08:06:31 PM »

I kinda thought you were decided on brand, and just wasn't sure of whether a 125 or 250 would be right. For the yz' I stick by my earlier pick of the 125. I personally like the fact that Yamaha is still bringing the 2t's in. Give them credit for that. Suzuki still sells theirs in Europe but none stateside. To bad, RM's were always good bikes. Given that you are open to other brands, take a real close look at Husqvarna's 125 & 150 wr's if your going to predominantly ride woods and ocasionally play at a track. They look to have really good build quality and BMW has some great incentives. I had an 02' Husqvarna CR250 and the thing was a rocket handled very well also. KTM's are phenominal bikes and the 150xc is a great one! If by some off-chance you can find a holdover 200xc, or exc, this would be the KTM to buy.GasGas might work for you too really cool bikes. One of the main things that should sway your descision is that of dealer support. If you work on all your own stuff and don't mind stocking, or ordering alot of the high wear stuff yourself then by all means pick what flavor you like. If you need someone else to do a top-end for you you may want to stick with a bike that has a good local dealer that can service the bike for you. Let everyone know which one you get.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: YZ250 or YZ125 - New Bike

« on: June 10, 2011, 07:51:36 PM »

I'd say given your height, weight, and experience the 125 is the way to go, and Yamaha makes one of the best. Ton's of fun and great bike. I have been riding and racing for over 40 years and still love 125's. The 125 will really supprise you with the quickness, agility,and power it has. The 250 is a great choice also, but unlike the 125 everything happens like RIGHT now when you grab a handful of throttle. What bike have you been riding on the street?

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Photos & Videos / Re: Stephanie's KX125

« on: June 10, 2011, 11:40:51 AM »

Thanks. I feel better each day. I really want to ride but it will be at least another 3-4 weeks before I can do that. Right now I'm just glad I'll be back and fully functional ( in about 1-2 wks ) as Steph's mechanic for the upcoming races. I am lucky that she has learned alot of the basics already ( filter, oil, chain, washing the bike, load and unload bikes etc.. ) with me just supervising. She put her new Triple Clamps on this morning.