I recently purchased a 2001 Honda CR250R and i am interested in racing motocross. I know several tracks nearby me, but im not shure exactly what i will need for saftey equipment and performance mods to my bike.
Also do i need a AMA membership to race or any kind of registration to race.
Haji, I tried to PM you, but I don't have enough "priviledges." Could you e-mail me at rick@mcjournalist.com? I have some Florida racing questions I'd like to ask you. Thanks.HajiWasAPunk said:The classes at most tracks are 125 Beginer, 125A, 125B, and 125C which is 125 2-strokes and 250 four strokes. Then the same for 250s; 250A, 250B, 250C and 250Beginner (250 Beginner is probably the one you want) where the bikes are 250 2-strokes or 450 fourstrokes. There are also vet classes where you can ride any bike but have to be at least a certain age +25, +30, +35 etc. I don't know about the district question you asked. Most local tracks here don't require AMA membership to race?
I would agree with this in principle. That said, take some time getting the ergos on your bike right. Handlebar position, lever positions, sag (as mentioned) and learn a little about suspension setup. I see so many riders spending way too much money on engine mods and bling who have yet to master a stock bike. Few riders can wring out a stock engine, but are losing speed because their bike's suspension just isn't setup right for them. Engine mods should be left for after you have your suspension dialed in and are riding the piss out of the bike. Beyond an insert or slip-on muffler (not needed for a race model), a fuel screw, proper jetting and any free mods available for your bike, leave the engine alone until your suspension is no longer holding you back.mtk said:Speed comes from talent and track time, not aftermarket goodies.
RADRick said:Haji, I tried to PM you, but I don't have enough "priviledges." Could you e-mail me at rick@mcjournalist.com? I have some Florida racing questions I'd like to ask you. Thanks.
The basic adjustments are spring preload, compression and rebound dampening, and sag. Some race bikes have low- and high-speed compression settings. The location and procedure for adjusting them varies between manufacturer and often between model years. For instance, the '03-'04 WR has the fork compression adjusters under the bottom of the fork leg. The '05-'06 has it on top. Get a service manual for your specific bike to find out exactly where yours are. The Yamaha manuals are fairly good at explaining what each circuit does and how to adjust them. I'm sure the Honda manuals are just as descriptive. They also tell you what the stock settings are and how to set them. This is important if you bought a used bike and need to re-establish a baseline setting to start from. Sag is also explained in the Yamaha manuals.csas17 said:everyone keeps preaching suspension suspension which is understandable but how do u adjust the suspension i know the basics of it like where to turn the screws on the forks and resivor but what does what? also will someone explain sag?
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