Vasilios Posted December 14, 2013 Posted December 14, 2013 once you get used to it, youll love it.. it took me a while but now , I don't like any other way. its more comfortable for the arm in a long race.. thanks for it bro. I already ordered some lights of the scorpion lineup. once they get here, ill try them and give you an honest recommendation. since we might use your quad, we need to make sure its prep for everything, including night racing.. the price will be the sponsored riders price , so around 170 may be less. hey Vasilios, do you think is worth looking into.. http://www.factorypro.com/prod_pages/prod4H45,TRX450ex.html That shift detent looks cool try it out. Quote
mawest Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Vasilios, to be honest with you I do not like it. I hope I get used to it. I just don't feel comfortable. The part that sucks the most is going through the whoops. I'm jerking and bouncing all over the place. Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 15, 2013 Author Posted December 15, 2013 Vasilios, to be honest with you I do not like it. I hope I get used to it. I just don't feel comfortable. The part that sucks the most is going through the whoops. I'm jerking and bouncing all over the place. it takes some time. Trust me it happened to me. but once you get comfortable with it. you'll see that your arms gets less tired with one. man I cant wait to meet yall (LOL) and get some.. BTW guys ill probably need the entire amount by no later than april 25th since I want to have paid everything before that race so we don't get caught with our pants down when the inscription time comes.. I was planning to request REAR START(meaning ill be the last quad of the line) since to be honest I get that "Olympic cold" and I don't want to mess any other riders race. plus its a lot easier and less preasure since I don't have any one to pass me and I just need to catch up on people. what you guys think or its all the same? also what number you guys want.. I was planning on 69A or 79A... it must be 51-99.... so lets hear it... Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
Vasilios Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Vasilios, to be honest with you I do not like it. I hope I get used to it. I just don't feel comfortable. The part that sucks the most is going through the whoops. I'm jerking and bouncing all over the place. I've never felt like such a tard stalling out giving to much gas, not giving enough has, overall it's very uncomfortable. I'll probably run it for this but that's it, it is not natural and if it was supposed to be like that why didn't it come from the factory that way. Quote
Vasilios Posted December 15, 2013 Posted December 15, 2013 Yeah we should be team 69 if possible, but start as soon as possible, I don't want to wait to start dead last that's just uncivilized. If they are good racers they will pass and they will do it clean. Besides who wants to eat everyone else's dust. Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 15, 2013 Author Posted December 15, 2013 Its the same thing that happened to me at the begining. Once u do a long race ull see the advantages of it. Ok so u like 69A.... i need another number just in case its taken... i personally prefer rear.start but i can live without it. Leta see.what the other guys have to say about it. Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
mawest Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I am happy with whatever number is selected. Race numbers have never been important to me. If we start last...whatever. I am with Bill though. Yes, we may not win the race. Yes, we're there to have a great time. But, it's a race. If we can get a better starting position why not take it. I hope everyone is planning on RACING not just RIDING. Hey...they do week long rides down there. Lets race to race and have a great time. I have a race coming up in a month and I hope you're right about the twist throttle. I feel like a fool too. I will not lie. As soon as we're done with the Baja it's coming off. LOL 1 Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 I am happy with whatever number is selected. Race numbers have never been important to me. If we start last...whatever. I am with Bill though. Yes, we may not win the race. Yes, we're there to have a great time. But, it's a race. If we can get a better starting position why not take it. I hope everyone is planning on RACING not just RIDING. Hey...they do week long rides down there. Lets race to race and have a great time. I have a race coming up in a month and I hope you're right about the twist throttle. I feel like a fool too. I will not lie. As soon as we're done with the Baja it's coming off. LOL that racing comment is what i wanted to hear... :headbang: and not ridding the course... you just made my week sir.. i guess ill ask for 69A and if not 79A or what ever they give us.. on the TwTh i know it feels weird and not normal but once you get used to it. youll love it.. im sure youll like it once you try it on a long race... HERES THE CATCH: WE NEED TO ADJUST IT SO WHEN YOUR IN YOUR AVERAGE RIDING POSITION YOU ARE ON W.O.T. AT A COMFORTABLE ANGLE.. and that the movement from iddle to WOT is as less as possible... hey Bill since we migth race your quad. you migth want to see this items. i got them on mine and it does wonders.. i got this one but the 3 http://www.immortalatv.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4990 i got this and its a great help.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/R-D-Racing-Products-Flex-Jet-Remote-Fuel-Screw-FLEX-TECH-FUEL-SCREW-/400612585203?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d465eeef3&vxp=mtr#ht_3023wt_1124 and i got a boyensen water pump http://www.immortalatv.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=141 again all those things are not a main concern but if we can improve something , why not do it... Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
stinky93071 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Vasilios, to be honest with you I do not like it. I hope I get used to it. I just don't feel comfortable. The part that sucks the most is going through the whoops. I'm jerking and bouncing all over the place. you are holding on to tight.. you need to let your arms move and relax..let the bike move under you.. sounds like you are fighting the bike.. 1 Quote
stinky93071 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 numbers are numbers.. whatever.. as far as the start, we are racing the clock not each other its best time not who is first.. granted when the flag drops on my race I wait 1 to 2 sec before i go.. your not going to win a 25 mile race in the first 100 yards.. and most of the time you do not know the skill level of the "new guy" so why take a chance in getting hurt or brake the bike at the first turn.. the thing to remember is to first keep your head and finish the race. going balls out and braking the quad is pointless.. ride between 75-80% of your skill. It keeps the fatigue down and saves the bike. 3 Quote
mawest Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Stinky, Thanks for the comments. I do not feel like I am squeezing too tight but I will pay attention to that next time I am out. 1 Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 numbers are numbers.. whatever.. as far as the start, we are racing the clock not each other its best time not who is first.. granted when the flag drops on my race I wait 1 to 2 sec before i go.. your not going to win a 25 mile race in the first 100 yards.. and most of the time you do not know the skill level of the "new guy" so why take a chance in getting hurt or brake the bike at the first turn.. the thing to remember is to first keep your head and finish the race. going balls out and braking the quad is pointless.. ride between 75-80% of your skill. It keeps the fatigue down and saves the bike. agree... thats why i was asking if any one would mind if we rear start. its kinda a smart move to take some preasure of the rider(me, LOL) like the way fo thinking and im sure will do good as long as we keep our heads up and race smart... and hydrate(im working on some products for the entire team) Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
El Mamito USMC Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 you are holding on to tight.. you need to let your arms move and relax..let the bike move under you.. sounds like you are fighting the bike.. yeap.. also once you change your suspension youll notice that it absorbs the bumps and movements better. plus if you have a stabilizer that helps also... Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
stinky93071 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 no prob.. its instinct just to grab on tight.. new street bike guys have this problem on the street as well. its even harder on the quad due to the moment. but once you get it you will have a hard time going back.. also watch out for left turns you will sometimes "gun it" when truing left due to the stretch of the arm..(that will get you in trouble running through trees!!) 1 Quote
stinky93071 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 a list of things to watch when you get some time.. might help with the wait.. (I have ridden bikes for 30 yrs they are my first love with an average of 10k a yr on two wheels) This is some of my bike things i watch for inspiration http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403778/?ref_=nm_knf_t2 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959858/?ref_=nv_sr_2 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1698010/ watching this one now at the office.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2960470/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 this one is more like "us" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0487851/ and if you have not seen this its a must.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386423/?ref_=nv_sr_1 I should have all these with me when we are in baja.. 1 Quote
stinky93071 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 is this the headset we need?? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FE0GY1A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3F3YKKVN6ZULI Quote
mawest Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I do not have to watch out for tress. Where I ride there are not any trees (do have cactus though). It is strictly desert. Just like you would see in Baja. The only time I see trees is if I were to go up the mountains. I'll try to post a link of a video I took with my Drift camera. The terrain for the most part is sandy, rocky, with quite a bit of whoops. Great videos too. Dust To Glory is a classic and it's a must for all riders. Mouse Mccoy is a hero if mine. I've always wanted to do a Baja race solo. How sweet would that be?!?!? Quote
Vasilios Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I wish we had a little sandy,rocky, and some whoops. It's all rock for the most part, a lot of hills and a lot of trees. Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 is this the headset we need?? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FE0GY1A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3F3YKKVN6ZULI it does seem like it... ill check once i get home... I do not have to watch out for tress. Where I ride there are not any trees (do have cactus though). It is strictly desert. Just like you would see in Baja. The only time I see trees is if I were to go up the mountains. I'll try to post a link of a video I took with my Drift camera. The terrain for the most part is sandy, rocky, with quite a bit of whoops. Great videos too. Dust To Glory is a classic and it's a must for all riders. Mouse Mccoy is a hero if mine. I've always wanted to do a Baja race solo. How sweet would that be?!?!? ill be sweet and challenging.. if you want we can make that happen next years for the CODE RR275 or the Record Ensenada-San Felipe 250... we'll chase for you since ill be there racing it...and its not expensive I wish we had a little sandy,rocky, and some whoops. It's all rock for the most part, a lot of hills and a lot of trees. that why youll have the great summit just for you, LOL... and guys if you guys want please post in the org thread from time to time, to keep us in the public eye ... we'll keep discussing it here but let give individual updates on that site to keep them interested in us and again , in the public eye... ;-) Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
Vasilios Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I'm having a problem with the rear end of the quad just breaking loose, what do you guys think about an extended swingarm. +1 or +2 or should I leave it alone that is really the only piece I haven't touched on this quad. Suggestions? Quote
Vasilios Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Also I have a big bore top end kit for an 04/05 450r Carrillo 100mm kit with gaskets and rings and circlips also it's 13:1 compression. 575.00 for it. Couple that up with a cam stage two or three. I have a used one that's a little boogered up on the end that bolts to the cam gear. Somebody was grinding on it a little but it should be fine, also 04/05 and that's free. Who wants it. Quote
Vasilios Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 it does seem like it... ill check once i get home... ill be sweet and challenging.. if you want we can make that happen next years for the CODE RR275 or the Record Ensenada-San Felipe 250... we'll chase for you since ill be there racing it...and its not expensive that why youll have the great summit just for you, LOL... and guys if you guys want please post in the org thread from time to time, to keep us in the public eye ... we'll keep discussing it here but let give individual updates on that site to keep them interested in us and again , in the public eye... ;-) The summit looks like it will be fun, I'm pumped. I think I've seen every video there is on the summit section of baja. Quote
Vasilios Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 The summit looks like it will be fun, I'm pumped. I think I've seen every video there is on the summit section of baja. Summit looks tough but very doable, if it rains though it is probably going to be really slick and real sloppy. Any body here have any experience with the summit. Quote
El Mamito USMC Posted December 17, 2013 Author Posted December 17, 2013 I'm having a problem with the rear end of the quad just breaking loose, what do you guys think about an extended swingarm. +1 or +2 or should I leave it alone that is really the only piece I haven't touched on this quad. Suggestions? Define braking loose? Like sliding.. Quote http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/06f1a7ba567102d307e3f721efc437ad.jpg Zorros racing.. #123A - Baja 500, 2014 FINISHER !!! Subscribe to us on FB http://www.facebook.com/zorros.rt http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/91c75944b97d47249f183869c9875a9e.gif http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/5639c3ecf3b34b1f1e26b660950f9785.gif Join the http://www.Marines.com travel to exotic lands, meet exciting unusual people and kill them..
mawest Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 I think your swing arm is a little longer than mine. 04/05 they were a bit shorter. If I were you I would maybe go up just +1. I have never been over the summit but there is a guy across the street that has been over it quite a few times and says it's one of the coolest parts of the course. I am jealous that you get that part (LOL) but I think you're the best for it. Honestly I am hoping for some rain during pre-running and then clear for the race. I will really consider doing the 250 solo. I will have to look at the pricing and run it past my secratary. LOL Quote
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