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Message: [QUOTE="bikepilot, post: 1006928, member: 56976"] I rivet'd some rubber from an old inntertube so its closed at the back on open at the front. Will still draw some air in and drain water out, but not much water or mud will make its way in the botom. Seems to work out pretty well. I'm currently racing a CR250R in harescrambles. Its stock except for handlbars (CR-mini low with cycra's) and a spark arrestor (so I can do practice rides in then natl forrest). I turned the clickers out on the forks and shocks and the suspension is decent, though still a tad stiff. I'm on the light end of the spectrium so I'm going to try softer springs, then perhaps re-valve. Still, its totally competitve in the B class as is. Flywheel weights can help if you have traction issues or tend to get worn out/beat up quickly. Gearing totally depends on the course. I typically use the stock gearing, but if its going to have some very high speed sections an extra tooth on the front can be a big advantage. I'd love a steering damper, that's on the list, but $$$. Have fun, ride and race - don't worry too much if your bike isn't totally tricked out unless your trying to go pro it will not really matter. Before college (2000) I was racing a 93' KX250 in B class harescrambles and doing very well. At the A level and down its not really the bike that will make the difference provided its basically working correctly. [/QUOTE]