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Post by beaupre716 on Apr 25, 2009 1:29:26 GMT -5
Some thoughts on making a decision about premix and valves and such. mx775.com/blog/
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Post by slow on Apr 25, 2009 8:39:31 GMT -5
Enjoyed your blog. You write well. Makes me want to get a 2-smoke but I'm only 2 months into my 1st thumper after a 27 year layoff. Imagine your thoughts 30 yrs from now when you look at those doubles at Mustang. Then you'll know how I feel. I agree, it doesn't have to be that dangerous to be fun. I only made one lap on that track and loaded up and headed to Fernley. I'll leave Mustang to the experts.
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Post by chris249 on Apr 25, 2009 10:07:40 GMT -5
Hey Slow, I feel your anxiety but don't throw the towel in yet...welcome to the Chris and Sam show! After a 30 plus yr layoff we too tempted fate and threw caution to the wind...or did we? My first practice experience at Mustang was one of sheer terror but there is a learning progression out there by design or not. We figured it out and now have a blast!! We are not experts. The Ricky Bobby school of veteran mx is now accepting applications.
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Post by racergreg on Apr 25, 2009 11:34:10 GMT -5
That's a good story. I rode 2 strokes from 2004-2009 and got myself a big 4 stroke. I had a 4 stroke from 2002-2004. My 4 stroke handles good but not great. It plows through stuff instead of going over stuff. I have to work on turning through a corner and on changing lines in a straight. But it is fast, it starts with the push of a button and it has power everywhere. That's the trade off. At 208lbs(as weighed at NMS) compared to the 235ish the the 2 stroke is fun to ride and is probably overall easier to ride fast. I think my next bike will be a 2 stroke.
PS. anyone need a big 4 Stroke with lots of power easy starting and good handling, you know where to find me. There is great looking KTM 250SX for sale on KTMTALK.
greg
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Post by slow on Apr 25, 2009 12:11:01 GMT -5
Thanks Chris, I haven't given up hope but it looks to be a "slow " process until I get this "flying through the air" thing down. When I raced 30 yrs ago the tracks had maybe one or two jumps that didn't really launch you too far or high. I'm having a ball, though. I just hope the body holds up.
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Post by Bob716SR on Apr 27, 2009 23:23:43 GMT -5
Racergreg is right on. I agree that the 2 stroke is better in many situations. Most notably, the edge of crashing or saving it. It does, in my opinion, excel there. Bob716SR
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Post by mxgranpa on Apr 28, 2009 12:15:38 GMT -5
Ahem, back in the day...well never mind. A couple of weeks ago I asked my wife for a two stroke for my birthday which is a week away. She said no. She said I had promised I'd have only one race bike at a time the last time I bought a new bike. I thought she'd forget about that, darn. That gag has always worked before.
6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other. I do think 250's should run together and they should go back to 125, 250 and open classes. A great example of the power of the two stroke; my buddy (and a lot of others also) Rooster (Russ Wyatt) at 63 Y/O scored a 4th place on a Suzuki 125 two stroke against 33 450cc four stroke bikes with 50 y/o riders on them at the Sierra OTHG National at Hang Town this weekend.
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Post by evans66 on Apr 28, 2009 12:37:20 GMT -5
Hmmmmm, your blog really got me thinking. I still race to win so lets face it, if I show up to Mammoth with my super light, agile, great cornering 250 2-stroke I might be competetive in lap times, but I will get smoked to the top of the hill on the first lap - in turn making it almost impossible to be competitive for the win (I know that R.C. or bubba could, but I'm not them)..... With that said, I ride four strokes. But if I wanted to show up to local races and be competitive because of my ability and I wanted to go on awesome trail rides, where at any point I could find a cliff jump that I could throw a huge whip off of, I would have a 2-stroke in my Garage. I need to hit the lottery so I don't have to worry about these things
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Post by beaupre716 on Apr 28, 2009 23:57:31 GMT -5
I need to hit the lottery so I don't have to worry about these things I was in California today--should've bought some scratchers. Thanks for the replies, everyone. For the record, I love all the dirt bikes in this world, but I still think a two-stroke would be a fun addition to my garage (I mean, a two-stroke besides my 480.)
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Post by Mr Moto on Apr 29, 2009 0:51:49 GMT -5
Its funny but its just another way of life making full circle. It wasnt long ago that you where the odd man out trying to race a 4-stroker and now its that way towards the 2-stroker. Just last month Yamaha made a statement to keep pushing forward on two stroke development. It wont be long and we'll all be wanting two smokers again....
Not to mention, the smell of castrol (bean oil) and race gas or the sound of a good running two stroke is music to ones ears....
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Post by spinnin756 on Apr 29, 2009 9:40:07 GMT -5
When I returned to racing after a short layoff four strokes were developed enough to consider buying one. during my decision making process I looked at the mantainance scedule and decided on a 2stroke. For around 150$ the top end of my 05 cr 250 is done. Anytime I begin to think I could be "faster" if I just had a newer bike or a four stroke I ask a pro to ride my bike and thats when I know I'm the one that needs to improve.
Golden spectro & 110 octain smells like heaven.
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Post by mxgranpa on Apr 29, 2009 12:06:04 GMT -5
Its funny but its just another way of life making full circle. It wasnt long ago that you where the odd man out trying to race a 4-stroker and now its that way towards the 2-stroker. Just last month Yamaha made a statement to keep pushing forward on two stroke development. It wont be long and we'll all be wanting two smokers again.... Not to mention, the smell of castrol (bean oil) and race gas or the sound of a good running two stroke is music to ones ears.... Bean Oil, which is actually Castor Bean Oil is still available (don't that beat all?) I was really surprised. It's in a little yellow can found only in the most sophisticated of motorcycle shops. And Mr. Moto is right brand name is Castrol. You two stokers should try it smells great and is said to have superior lubricating properties for your top end.
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Post by Mr Moto on Apr 29, 2009 12:11:16 GMT -5
Maxima's 927 is still very popular...
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