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MX only ride at MX573 in Montrose, PA

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Posted by: RM_guy

It seems that there is some interest in a MX only ride with some of the Damn Yankee Dirt Riders. The May ride at Paragon will be too early for their MX track to be completed so I'm planning a MX only ride at a place called MX573 http://www.mx573.com It's got overnight camping and a small store with bike parts and food. The track in 1.5 miles long and the owner is constantly working it with a stone rake so there are very few rocks. He also has a massive watering system that he uses as soon as any dust kicks up. There is a pond if you want to get wet and a pressure washer to clean your bike if it's muddy.

Also the claim to fame on this track is a HUGE double that only a few have done. Don't worry though, all of the jumps have a wide bypass if you don't want to do them. I can show you where all of the bypasses are This track is great for everyone from beginner to pro.

It's usually not that crowded and I spoke with him earlier about a group discount if enough people showed up. Lets get a head count of who would be interested and some dates that would be good. Take the poll (yes or no) to get a running count and also email me at rmguy@dirtrider.net so I can get an email distribution list started.

Oh, and for you woods only guys and gals there is a nice pee wee track to moto on


Posted by: Fark

NICE! Would we have to take a day off work or will it be on a weekend?


Posted by: rv6junkie

I'm interested. Let's see how the details work out.


Posted by: moto814

Could be fun, but when are you looking to do this? Do you have a tentative date picked out yet?


Posted by: RM_guy

I'm looking for suggestions for dates. I'd like to do it on a weekend so no one has to take off work. Of course if you normally race it's usually on a Sunday.

Sometime in late May or June would be good but I'm pretty open as long as it isn't June 1st (my 24th anniversary and my wife don't ride ) or May 4th. Once I see if we have enough people I'll give the owner a call.


Posted by: Hucker

Seeing that I started this whole thing You can definetly count me in. I work every other weekend, so getting me on a off weekend would be killer.. I also know my schedule a year in advance, so no prob on telling you when I don't work

I bet FlyinKaw(James) would be in for sure....


Posted by: Papakeith

James better be in! I'll make the treck if I have to, but are there any tracks maybe an hour or so closer to RI that you might know of?


Posted by: Treejumper

Too far for me to just ride a track. Especially since i'm scared of them now.


Posted by: jmics19067

would love to go!!!

Fark, since I am currently transportationally challenged would you mind if I can hook up with you for the ride?

Most any weekend would work for me!


Posted by: Fark

How many bikes? We'll have a 125 and an 85 and it'll be a tight fit but we can fit another full size bike. You have a trailer? No prob if you don't!

 

Shoot me a PM man, your address and phone # and all.  Why are you transportationally challenged?  DUI?     Just kidding.    LOL. 


Posted by: rv6junkie

Dave,

Any time is good for me (except the weekend of the Damn Yankee Trail Ride). I like the idea of the pee wee track...for my 8-year-old of course.

I don't ride a lot of MX but I'm more than glad to get out there and be a lapper (or is that a leper).


Posted by: Hucker

RV we are all lappers, some just spend more time in the dirt than others


Posted by: jmics19067

Quote:
Originally posted by Fark
How many bikes? We'll have a 125 and an 85 and it'll be a tight fit but we can fit another full size bike. You have a trailer? No prob if you don't!

 

Shoot me a PM man, your address and phone # and all.  Why are you transportationally challenged?  DUI?     Just kidding.    LOL. 


one 250 and my gear and supplies well actually I could take a car for that stuff to free up bike space. email me at jsantapau@hotmail.com since I have yet to cough up the funds for this site <don't shoot me Okie>.

the ole' pickup finally failed inspection and a lot of little parts I need are no longer available. It was a government spec'ed truck and things are just getting too difficult to obtain and too expensive to convert to a "normal" vehicle.
I haven't decided whether or not to cut it up into a BillyBobJoe trailer or just to trade it for an rear axle of a front wheel drive and make a light trailer that my car could actually pull.


Posted by: RM_guy

Hucker,
Email me with your schedule and we'll post a few dates to choose from.


Posted by: Fark

jdog no prob. All I ask is that you contribute to the gas tank and get your own tent if we camp. I have and xtended cab so you can sit in the back seat with the gear.

I don't know if this will happen, it seems there isn't a huge interest in it.


Posted by: jmics19067

Cool thanks Fark!

I will gladly fill up your tank although if we do camp I will probably will drive my own car since I usually bring way too much stuff but never what I need.


Posted by: Papakeith

It'll happen. One way or another. How about some dates to choose from Dave?


Posted by: Trigger1911

Hey Mics, Dont forget extra spark plugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: jmics19067

see now that is the stuff I will forget I just hate it when I don't bring a running bike. But I am sure I will have enough clean socks and fan belts from cars I no longer own.


Posted by: Fark

No filling of the tank necessary, just throw me a bone, yaknowwhatimean? I can't wait!


Posted by: jmics19067

giving you a small token of my appreciation for taxiing my bike is no problem! heh I should watch my mouth otherwise you coulda pulled up to my house with a 55 gallon drum strapped on the back demanding race fuel .


Posted by: RM_guy

Let's shoot for the end of June. Even if there are just 4 or 5 of us it will be a blast. Chief and a few of his friends met me there last year and we had a real good time.


Posted by: rv6junkie

End of June sounds good to me. Maybe the snow will be gone by then!


Posted by: endo2000

Let me know when and me & the boys will be up!


Posted by: RM_guy

Let's make it for June 21st and 22nd. If you can only make it for one day make it Sunday. I will probally be there both days but go home to sleep since it's only 1/2 hour for me. I will also be able to avoid the attack of the zip-ties


Posted by: jmics19067

sounds like the perfect birthday present for myself!


Posted by: Hucker

Sounds good to me, I have that weekend off!!! Good choice!!


Posted by: Flying Scot

PapaKeith and I had a long chat. Even though my skills may not be up to par :scream: by the 21st and 22nd of June, I&nbsp;will bring a buddy who rides - Phil and my son and daughter. They will enjoy a weekend away. How many people so far ?


Posted by: Trigger1911

Hey endo2000, Allentown rider here!


Posted by: Hucker

Flying Scot, I wouldn't worry about it. We are a very easy going bunch I can't wait till the camp fire


Posted by: Fark

Yeah don't worry, my girlfriend and I would be D class racers... if it goes that low.


Posted by: Papakeith

Some are even easygoing and slow. If I can talk my son or wife into going, they will be on an xr200.
How many are we up to now anyway?


Posted by: RM_guy

The poll shows 6 people but some of those are bringing a friend or family member. My uneducated guess would be 10 or so.

Slow is good. I don't want to look too bad!


Posted by: jmics19067

well I will be there if I have to take my bike apart and pack it into the trunk of my car. I didn't check the poll because you didn't have the "yes of course I'm a Nancy" box


Posted by: knobbiethrower

I think I could take off the headlight for one day !


Posted by: RM_guy

Sounds good bud! I just wish WoodsRider have the same confidence in his riding skills


Posted by: atc3434`

Ok, just caught this... I deffinatly want it, that place looks real nice. I would bring a friend, more likely two, or maybe three (Would you let a quad guy ride?) My MX skills are compariable to the Coyote try to catch RoadRunner, but at least I'd be funny to watch. Keep us posted. Also, any more word on Paragon?


Posted by: RM_guy

They let quads ride there too unless it gets really dusty. I doubt it would be a problem in June though.

Here’s the link for the Paragon ride on May 3rd & 4th http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showth...&threadid=74267

Hope to see you there


Posted by: flyinzuki

I've marked the calender.
Tell me more about the pee-wee track,
I just picked up a JR 50 for the kids.


Posted by: FLYIN_KAW

yaya, I'm in unless something comes up and I can't make it.


Posted by: gxdragon

Yes, more about the pee wee track. Can my wife who has never ridden and now has a KLX110 ride on it or is it for smaller bikes and kids only?


Posted by: Hucker

Quote:
Originally posted by FLYIN_KAW
yaya, I'm in unless something comes up and I can't make it.


You better just worry about me getting a damn bike!!! lol


Posted by: FLYIN_KAW

Well bring the Toyota, you can drive that around the track


Posted by: RM_guy

The pee wee track is on relatively flat ground with several very small tabletopsand a few other smaller jumps (more like little bumps). Little 50's will have no problems at all on it. They don't like the bigger bikes on it but I have been known to practice my passing on it. What a great feeling to blow by those slower bikes

Seriously though, the main track would be good for someone just getting started on a larger bike. All of the jumps have bypasses so the entire track can be ridden with no jumping at all.


Posted by: endo2000

Put me down for atleast two...Maybe five if they can get kitchen passes, But it's too far away to tell.


Posted by: RM_guy

TTT


Posted by: Fark

Kitchen passes?


Posted by: endo2000

Permission from their better halfs. :confused:


Posted by: MrMXer327

I am going to have to attempt to make the trip... I have been there before and had a blast ! That is double is insane !! Not one meant for mere mortals like myself.


Posted by: Treejumper

Steve!!! How's the back? What do you mean by "Not one meant for mere mortals"? I've seen you ride! :thumb:


Posted by: MrMXer327

Ahh, Tj... The back is feelin fine right up to the point where I begin to bounce around on a bike. Awesome for everday stuff, but not up to track stuff. As far at that jump not being for mere mortals... You have to see it to believe it.
How is that leg doing? Did the leg and 450 kiss and make up?


Posted by: Treejumper

Glad to hear your doing better. Yeah the legs still mad at the 450 and kicks it every chance it gets! I'm like you, i can do everyday stuff except run and when i get done riding i can barely walk the next moring. I must be getting old.


Posted by: Papakeith

Buncha old farts!

*CRRack* Ooooohhhhh! Hold on a sec. . . I gotta move my arm just the right way, so I can re-establish blood flow.

Oh yeah, like I was saying. Buncha old farts! :silly:


Posted by: RM_guy

I called the track and they are open for business!! I should be making it down there at least once before the 21st if anyone wants to come.

And that double...I have a hard time just riding over it!!! Supposedly Pastrana did it when he was 13


Posted by: gxdragon

Quote:
Originally posted by RM_guy
The pee wee track is on relatively flat ground with several very small tabletopsand a few other smaller jumps (more like little bumps). Little 50's will have no problems at all on it. They don't like the bigger bikes on it but I have been known to practice my passing on it. What a great feeling to blow by those slower bikes

Seriously though, the main track would be good for someone just getting started on a larger bike. All of the jumps have bypasses so the entire track can be ridden with no jumping at all.


Well I guess it depends on your idea of just getting started. Fark saw my wife getting started on her bike. In fact he was very amused.

The best part was the Fred Flinstone style stop. I was yelling "SQUEEZE THE BRAKE, SQUEEZE THE BRAKE" then she started yelling at me "WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?

She did do better last week. Maybe in a few more weeks she'll be comfortable enough to want to go. Maybe in a few more weeks I'll be confident enough to go :thumb:.


Posted by: MrMXer327

Old Farts Papa... There's no Old Farts around here....
There is an old DRN Poverb by Hoo Plung Dung - You don't stop riding because your an Old Fart... You become an Old Fart because you stop riding. These words of wisdom would lead one of noble character to discredit your above statement.


Posted by: WoodsRider

Quote:
Originally posted by RM_guy
Sounds good bud! I just wish WoodsRider have the same confidence in his riding skills

Plenty of confidence in my riding skills. I just prefer dodging trees to airing it out. Besides 6/21-22 is the Qualifier Enduro in Hancock, NY. Although, to be honest, I'll probably just do the D/S ride. We get to ride the same grass track and terrain tests as the LOI riders, but don't have to worry about staying on a time schedule or some tool screwing me out of hardware after protesting a check because he couldn't follow arrows.


Posted by: rv6junkie

TTT. Lets have yet ANOTHER great NE DRN ride! Those of you that couldn't get your skirts on in time for Paragon (May 3 & 4) last weekend - DON’T MISS THIS ONE.


Posted by: Papakeith

Wife just revoked my KP for the 21st. Friggin' wedding. Oh well, it's family.
But I should still be able to make the 22nd. Is there camping available on site?


Posted by: rv6junkie

There is camping, water and electric hook-ups for RV's


Posted by: Papakeith

Would it be possible to show up around 3am on Sunday morning?


Posted by: RM_guy

I'm not sure Keith. There is a gate on the property but the owner lives near the track. I will check with the owner and email you during the week. I may only make it on Sunday too. What are everyone else's plans?


Posted by: jmics19067

probably only Sunday for me also.<heck thats all I could probably handle >


Posted by: Fark

Hey Jim, I know I already asked you but do you have a small trailer? The last time I tried to fit 3 bikes in my shortbed I was unsucksessful.


Posted by: jmics19067

If all goes well I should have an old pickup bed trailer and my station wagon set up to pull it by then. Here's to hoping!


Posted by: Papakeith

bump!


Posted by: RM_guy

I finally got a hold of the track owner. The gate is open all the time so it's just a matter of driving up the access road and finding a spot to set up. I told him that you may show up at 3 in the morning and there was no problem.

When you drive up the access road you will come to the office (a trailer). There are places to park before the office but I would suggest going to the left of the office and park beyond it. There is a covered pavilion and a large area to pit. It would be a good spot for us to all gather.

Riding startys at 10:00. I will be there around 9:30 Sunday.


Posted by: RM_guy

Man, I'm getting pumped for this. I was out on an MX track this past Tuesday and had a blast...there were no freaking trees :scream:


Posted by: jmics19067

heh I am getting butterflies I am not even sure if my bike will start from last year. I have a hard enough time trying to ride a bike let alone push it



Fark ,

clean your pm box


Posted by: Fark

yeah WTF, I did clean the inbox. I guess I had to clear the sent ones as well. My status bar that tells you if you are full doesn't show up. Sorry.


Posted by: Flying Scot

RM_guy,

IF I make it, I will bring a branch and it won't be from an olive tree. I'll wack you with it every time you pass me !


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by Flying Scot
RM_guy,

IF I make it, I will bring a branch and it won't be from an olive tree. I'll wack you with it every time you pass me !


I have a nice healthy scar on my arm now. Chicks dig scars


Posted by: rv6junkie

Is anyone thinking about camping over night? Are any of the campers bringing kids? I'm trying to decide if I'm coming for one day or two. Either way I'll have 3 adults and 6 kids in my group.


Posted by: RM_guy

I will only be there on Sunday. I know Papa can only make it Sunday too but he may be camping over, arriveing very late. Huck says he is coming but I haven't heard anything from him in a while. I assume he would be camping.

If we can talk Flying Scott to come I'm sure he would be camping. His wife loves to camp


Posted by: Flying Scot

NOT !

I'd love to come, but I heard there will be torrential down pours all weekend ?



Still not sure but it looks unlikely at this point. To far to drive for SOME.

&nbsp;


Posted by: jmics19067

Fark, and anybody else that cares


I have project Brady Bunch completed < blue station wagon>, purchased hacked up 1/2 truck trailer, project dual sport wr250 95% done and my yz 70% gone over. Looks like I am getting to be in decent shape soon. :thumb: well not me but the rides anyway.

Thanks for offering me a ride but it looks like I can meet you enroute Unless you need some of my extra space.


Posted by: Fark

Alrighty whitey! That's what we like to hear. See you there Jim.


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by Flying Scot
...I'd love to come, but I heard there will be torrential down pours all weekend ?...
What crystal ball are you looking into??:confused: The 22nd isn't for 2 weeks. And on all the rides I have planned the weather has always been very cooperative. You have had pretty bad luck in that regard though so I can see your apprehension

I's not that far of a drive from Philly if your gonna camp over, is it?


Posted by: Flying Scot

RM_guy - Just jesting. After the ride on the 3rd and 4th and the weatherman's predictions which did not pan out. Great weekend.

We just can't seem to get together as a family and make a commitment to that weekend. It's probably a 4 hour drive and no one wants to go that far. :whiner:


Posted by: RM_guy

Well our 2 Canadian friends won't be coming. Huck doesn't have another bike yet and James is too busy at work. Oh well, let's show them what they missed!!!


Posted by: RM_guy

The weather looks perfect for the weekend!!!!

I haven't been riding in 2 weeks. I can't wait to get out.


Posted by: rv6junkie

Looking forward to Sunday. I have a group of 7 (including myself). For those of you that have been there, is there a spot for spectators? My one son doesn't ride but he'd like to watch. I don't want him to be bored.


Posted by: RM_guy

There is a nice covered pavilion that has an observation deck on top. You can see the whole track from up there.

I'm pumped!!!!!


Posted by: jmics19067

slight change of plans. My wife has made plans this weekend to head to the caralina's. To meet her parents so one of our children can stay with them a month. So that means I get to go riding on Sat. also ! Is anybody goingto be there sat? or do I get an advantage of starting toknow the track?


Posted by: RM_guy

You scared me for a second there! I'm not sure at this point who will be there Saturday. We need to take a head count I guess. I will be there Sunday only and arrive between 9 and 10. Riding starts at 10.


Posted by: jmics19067

well if I am the only one for are group on Sat I will be able to use any and all advantages I can get! being my first time on the bike since last summer and not being on a track in 2


Posted by: Fark

Good and bad news. A buddy of mine owns a body shop and gave me the OK to use his facilites on Saturday. Installing a 6" suspension lift on my pickup... shweet. So hopefully the install won't pour into sunday... so I'll still be able to go.

I'll need help un-loading the bikes


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by jmics19067
well if I am the only one for are group on Sat I will be able to use any and all advantages I can get! being my first time on the bike since last summer and not being on a track in 2
You go ahead and start practicing on the big double. You can't miss it when you're driving up the access road. I don't expect to see anything special, maybe just a few Nac Nacs and whips.


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by Fark
Good and bad news. A buddy of mine owns a body shop and gave me the OK to use his facilites on Saturday. Installing a 6" suspension lift on my pickup... shweet. So hopefully the install won't pour into sunday... so I'll still be able to go.

I'll need help un-loading the bikes
If you don't have time to install the lift on both ends just do the front. Unloading will be much easier. I hope you can make it


Posted by: jmics19067

Quote:
Originally posted by RM_guy
You go ahead and start practicing on the big double. You can't miss it when you're driving up the access road. I don't expect to see anything special, maybe just a few Nac Nacs and whips.



Did I do the double?
Ah,um...Sure did. I was right behind you!


Posted by: jmics19067

Quote:
Originally posted by RM_guy
If you don't have time to install the lift on both ends just do the front. Unloading will be much easier. I hope you can make it


I say do the back and just park it next to landing of the this said double when you go to load.


Posted by: Papakeith

I'm still shooting for Sunday, but the Gods seem to be conspiring against me.
here's hoping.


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by Papakeith
I'm still shooting for Sunday, but the Gods seem to be conspiring against me.
here's hoping.
Who do I need to talk to? Give me names...

I sure hope you can make it :thumb:


Posted by: jib

When you guys get tired of going around in circles , come on up to Hancock NY . We'll be doing over 200 miles of rideing for the weekend . You wouldn't want to miss a chance at seeing Woods in his pink shorts again , would you ?


Posted by: RM_guy

I've had enough of seeing his pink shorts. But don't let me stop you from enjoying them


Posted by: jmics19067

The only colors Iwant to see are others GREEN with envy or RED with embarrasment as I BLUE by them YELLOW bellies



yeah like thats gonna happen :silly:


Posted by: RM_guy

Weather looks iffy but this rain forecast for Sunday is very encouraging

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/US...e&prodnav=d2_12

I'll be there rain or shine Sunday


Posted by: rv6junkie

Dave, I think it rains everytime we ride together. Rain or shine...see you at 9!


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by RV6junkie
Dave, I think it rains everytime we ride together...
I think you are thinking of Flying Scott

I'll probably get there closer to 9:30. My son decided to come so I need to load his bike too plus a few things for the wife before I leave the house.


Posted by: Flying Scot

Have fun guys. Our crew is out. I just ordered new throttle cables, brake pads and a bunch of little stuff.&nbsp;Broke the&nbsp;screw in connectors for the cables on the last ride when I hit neutral going up the hill and dumped the bike.

Also I'm working Saturday night shift 12am to 8am. No one was really ready for this weekend so we did not make much effort. While your riding Sunday I'll be at home celebrating my 12th wedding anniversary. :scream:&nbsp;

Look forward to reading the reports. :thumb:


Posted by: RM_guy

Quote:
Originally posted by Flying Scot
... While your riding Sunday I'll be at home celebrating my 13th wedding anniversary. :scream:&nbsp; ...
You mean that pretty little lady has stuck with you for that long!!!?? Even though she know you like to take a drag on a fag now and then?? :scream:

You two have a good time and we'll fill you in with all of our fun


Posted by: Treejumper

Flying Scot,

Congrats on the Anniversary! Please besure to post "your" ride report too!


Posted by: rv6junkie

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Posted by: jmics19067

well itsa late wet start so I doubt if I am going to get much riding in today but I will be there overnite for first thing in the morning


Posted by: mx600

I didn't know anything about a formal ride since I don't frequent DRN all that much anymore, but living just 20 minutes away I end up in montrose all the time for a day of MX.

I had the pleasure of meeting RV6junkie and his crew today. Great people that I hope to see again sometime. For those who couldn't make, or didn't because of the rain, you missed out! Yeah, there was some rain in the morning but in the afternoon, the track started drying out and developed some pretty nice lines.

There was also the added exibition of another local kid flying the famed double, and doing no footers/1 handers off it. Crazy kids!


Posted by: Fark

I didn't get the truck finished until late last night so I bagged it. Truck's done though! How'd it go?


Posted by: rv6junkie

Our group had a great time! Make no mistake; it was MUDDY. It had just stopped a 4-day rain when we got there and unloaded. We met-up with RM-Guy and his son, as well as JMICS. We walked the track (well about ¼ of it…it’s a looooong track) and fired-up the machines.

The mud was just too deep for the two little guys on their 70’s so they spent the day on the pee-wee track. They weren’t too happy about that because our home track is much more challenging that that, but they were less happy about the mud on the main track so they made the best of it.

Everyone else had a great time. Despite the mud I really liked that track. It has about every type of jump you could ever want, the berms are awesome, and it had nice natural elevation changes.

During the day other riders showed up. As MX600 mentioned, the locals who know that track put on quite a show. It was worth the drive just to watch them ride. And thanks again MX600 for the clutch perch, you saved my day!

I only get to ride on a track like that but once, maybe twice a year. It’s always a good time to ride in circles. I like the challenge of a track environment and I always (even at 40 years old with 30 years experience) learn something new about my riding and my bike. It’s also fun to try to follow the fast guys, if only for a few hundred feet.

Dave, let us know when you’re going back. Everyone in my group would like to try MX573 in dryer conditions


Posted by: jmics19067

had a blast, slippery slimy mud made for great ice skating.

As always I learn something new,
one should never try and prep their bike when other things are clouding their mind.

new tires with 35psi in them still have no traction, and carb vent lines are there for a reason :o

well after sliding around taking soil samples with a ratty running bike I let the air out of the tire to a decent level , drained the water out of my carb and put some vent hoses on things where much better for me. I even attempted a few of the small doubles and table tops.

one of these times I am actually going to show up with a decently prepped bike and suprise myself


Posted by: RM_guy

After all the freaking rain we had I wasn’t sure what to expect at the track. I loaded the bikes in the rain and wondered if anyone would show up. Junike’s “rain or shine” comment kept me going. After a quick stop at BK for some nourishment, I headed for the track. My son had to work late the night before so he planned on meeting me there.

Once at the track I expected to see gullies from the rain but was pleasantly surprised. While there were a few washed out areas, the track was in pretty good condition. The turns and low spot were deep water/mud holes but I figure after a few laps it would be fine. And if it hadn’t rained a couple of more times it probably would have been. But I’m jumping ahead.

I pull in to see jimcs talking to Ed, the owner. It turns out he had been there since 7:00 in the morning! I guess he got bored around 2 and decide to head out. I guess my fears about nobody showing up were totally unfounded. If I wasn’t convinced before I am now, Jim’s a lunatic…and I mean that in a good way I also like the way he changes tires. He just put a new wheel on that has new rubber on it.

After Jim and I walked the track, during which I pointed out all of the bypasses around jumps, we got back to the pits as my son was arriving. Hmmm, still no Junkie. It was close to 10:00 and I was questioning his “rain or shine, see you at 9” malarkey when Jim pointed out that it wasn’t really raining and the sun wasn’t quite shining either. Damn, he may have found a loop hole. We gave him the benefit of the doubt and sure enough, here they come. Turns out they got slowed up after having to drive through torrential downpours on the way up. I give them credit for not turning back. Junkie has a friend that’s a “casual rider” and happens to have a van and trailer that transport Junkie’s bike. How convenient

Once we got out on the track it was definitely muddy. After 1 lap I was so pumped up that I had to rest. Going slow in mud sure does tire you out fast. The next lap out I upped the speed and did much better. The new mud tires on the front and rear helped too. I really like those Dunlop 773’s in the rear. They hook up very nicely. The mini’s had some problems in the mud and crashed in it more than a few times but no one got hurt and no tears were shed. The little troopers got right back up and kept riding.

Once the sun came out the track started to get real tacky. Too bad my body was shot by that point. I went through a little over a tank of gas and met my limit. I wasn’t looking forward to loading a muddy (heavy) bike and cleaning it when I got home so I bit the bullet and paid the $3 to use the track’s pressure washer. I’m glad I did. By the time I got my bikes clean there was a line behind me. Great minds think a like

Thanks to those that showed up. I bet that if it didn’t rain we would have had a few more. MX600, I never got a chance to meet you but I’m glad you came. I live in Chenango Bridge if you want to hook up and ride sometime. Email me.

I’m glad everyone got home OK. I was a bit worried about Jim. He left about ½ hour before me and when I left I saw him stopped a half mile down along the side of the road cinching down his bike. I looked for a puddle to splash him with but found none so I stopped to make sure he was OK. He hadn’t tightened the bike down tight enough and was just tightening it. The road is pretty bumpy and you certainly need the bike tied down tight.

I look forward to the next time. Let’s hope the rain Gods treat us better.


Posted by: mx600

RM_guy, I'd love to hook up sometime for some riding. I'd email you, but I don't know your address and can't access the info or PM functions for some reason. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

I usually go to montrose on sundays. It's the only place I go because I know someone will always be there and I usually travel alone. I used to ride at Jackson's Farm but don't go there much anymore. If you know of somewhere else around here that's got good riding, definitely let me know. I could definitely use some more riding buddies as my riding party is just me!


Posted by: Fark

I want to get up there when the conditions are better. Historically, I do much better on short term dates. How about 2 weekends from now?


Posted by: RM_guy

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Originally posted by mx600
RM_guy, I'd love to hook up sometime for some riding. I'd email you, but I don't know your address and can't access the info or PM functions for some reason. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
You have to be a subscriber to send it. I can send you and email but you have to change your settings to allow it.
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I usually go to montrose on sundays. It's the only place I go because I know someone will always be there and I usually travel alone. I used to ride at Jackson's Farm but don't go there much anymore. If you know of somewhere else around here that's got good riding, definitely let me know. I could definitely use some more riding buddies as my riding party is just me!
There really aren't a lot of places to ride around here that aren't private. I used to ride at Jacksons but the one track is all killer jumps and the smaller track is just not challenging enough.


Posted by: jmics19067

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Jim’s a lunatic




Actually that is one the nicest things anybody has said to me all week

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There was also the added exibition of another local kid flying the famed double, and doing no footers/1 handers off it. Crazy kids!


heh I was parked between the kid on the yz and RMguy. I heard the kid<18yrs old> saying something about he must be getting old, swigging an energy drink and complaining about being sore. I look over at Dave and was commenting how I have socks older than him . Daves responce " We oughta make him ride an old Bultaco around the track and see what he does"


Posted by: rv6junkie

What impressed me most about "crazy Kid" is that his grilfriend washed his bike.


Posted by: jmics19067

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Originally posted by RV6junkie
What impressed me most about "crazy Kid" is that his grilfriend washed his bike.


yeah we can learn a lot from him........


<ducking>just kidding honey


Posted by: Fark

How big is this double, no footers are easier than you think. It's the nothings that are scary...


Posted by: rv6junkie

It's a 70' double that's about 25' high. It's a BIG jump.


Posted by: Fark

Yep, that's big. Me, i only do little doubles... like 10 footers.


Posted by: RM_guy

Ha! I do doubles that have been filled in in the middle...some call them tabletops


Posted by: pagimeno

Hi, I'm new here. I'm looking for a place to take my son (12) with his CR80R to ride a little. He's a begginer but loves it, it's hard to find legal places to go. Any suggestions?

Thanks!


Posted by: MrMXer327

Need a bit more information in order for folks to help you out. Where do you live and how far are you willing to travel?



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