Forum: Racing
04-10-2013, 10:40 AM
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It's not how I remember it unfortunately! It's...
It's not how I remember it unfortunately! It's flat for the first 30km or so, 50km of an old bedouin route - bid wide desert highway. A few huge climbs separated by miles of open desert and a bit of...
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Forum: Racing
04-10-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 12,287
If last day is the same as the last few years...
If last day is the same as the last few years then it's pretty flat and very few technical sections where Sam can claw back significant time and get past.
Also not much complex navigation so...
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Forum: Racing
04-08-2013, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 278
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He started 2 minutes after Coma, caught him and...
He started 2 minutes after Coma, caught him and Goncalves up and then looking at the PC times they rode together. He should be 2.10ish in front but will start in front tomorrow. Will be a chess game...
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Forum: Racing
02-01-2013, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 279
Views: 37,264
Hey John,
Good luck with the project -...
Hey John,
Good luck with the project - sounds interesting and will be keen to see the dyno charts.
With the valve and port sizes as they are it is going to struggle until it's at high rpm....
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Forum: Racing
12-20-2012, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 150,151
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Forum: Racing
12-13-2012, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 150,151
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Forum: Racing
11-28-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,866
Hey Bob,
I've done the Abu Dhabi Desert...
Hey Bob,
I've done the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge for the last few years on a CRF. I've got lots of rally spares for that bike and pretty sure I have a spare ICO somewhere you could have...
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Forum: Racing
07-17-2012, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 150,151
Personally I will be fairly surprised if the...
Personally I will be fairly surprised if the set-up is all that much more than a tidied up and slightly improved version of the current honda-europe bikes.
Probably the same rear end with maybe a...
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Forum: Racing
05-03-2012, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,610
Szia - looks fun, but too technical for my...
Szia - looks fun, but too technical for my ability! Straight line across the desert is easier...
I spend a couple of weeks a year in hungary and have a house near gyor. Keep meaning to buy a cheap...
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Forum: Racing
04-18-2012, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 8,136
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Forum: Racing
03-28-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 14,309
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Forum: Racing
03-25-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,610
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Forum: Racing
03-24-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,610
Szia!
How many rounds are there? Any near...
Szia!
How many rounds are there? Any near Gyor?
I'm considering the Hungarian Baja this year but only if I can hire a CFR450X from someone. Would bring my own suspension and navigation kit...
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Forum: Racing
02-24-2012, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 139
Views: 14,309
I think Gaugain is riding (he's certainly fit),...
I think Gaugain is riding (he's certainly fit), so with him Sam and James there will be some awesome racing just between the dubai based riders. I would imagine the usual internationals will attend...
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Forum: Racing
01-13-2012, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
I assume you are referring to Jenny Morgan,...
I assume you are referring to Jenny Morgan, Aussie 66 and Myself. All of whom have ridden in FIM World Cross Country Championship rallies, Jenny several FIM rallies and a Dakar, Aussie FIM and...
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Forum: Racing
01-10-2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-10-2012, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-10-2012, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
It should have been in the roadbook. That track...
It should have been in the roadbook. That track would have been wide open throttle for the top guys and their lives depend on the cautions in the book. ASO were totally correct to change the route as...
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Forum: Racing
01-09-2012, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,469
Honda CRF450X is a very good option. You can...
Honda CRF450X is a very good option. You can plate it in the UK so you will be able to use it on green lanes. Perfect for enduro races and easily converted for Rally (you will see several in this...
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Forum: Racing
01-07-2012, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,469
You can't run before you can walk.
People...
You can't run before you can walk.
People riding international rally events will all have vast experience on dirt bikes beforehand - trials, motocross, enduro. You need to be highly skilled on an...
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Forum: Racing
01-05-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 2,493
Views: 293,986
I think you are over complicating it. For...
I think you are over complicating it. For training you need a roadbook, an ico and something showing cap heading (eg garmin foretrex showing heading). When you think you get close to the waypoint you...
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Forum: Racing
01-05-2012, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 2,493
Views: 293,986
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
The issue is less about engines and gearboxes...
The issue is less about engines and gearboxes giving up, more those little niggly faults that only show up 1 in every thousand rides and are more likely to be found and eliminated on the purpose...
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
I don't think electrical or fuel faults can be...
I don't think electrical or fuel faults can be attributed to the rider but I do think that the more the bikes are tested the greater chances are of the rare faults showing and being rectified in a...
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
This is where KTM have built a big advantage....
This is where KTM have built a big advantage. They have a purpose built rally platform being used by numerous top-level riders all providing snagging, feedback, development and durability testing....
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Forum: Racing
01-03-2012, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-02-2012, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
01-02-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,123,612
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Forum: Racing
09-29-2011, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 609
Views: 57,782
I reckon that unless you've won several dakars,...
I reckon that unless you've won several dakars, world cross-country rallies, romaniacs, erzbergs etc you're probably not in a position to make any assessment of the ability, courage, commitment and...
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Forum: Racing
08-25-2011, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,286
Every friday there's loads of people riding....
Every friday there's loads of people riding. Every saturday there's a few people riding. Every other day if you look hard enough you'll find someone riding or willing to ride. All year round.
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Forum: Racing
08-16-2011, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,930
I sent you a PM.
From what I have found out...
I sent you a PM.
From what I have found out the fairings are fitted to the top of the tank (I think it's a safari tank but with threaded inserts moulded into the top). The fairing is also fixed...
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Forum: Racing
04-20-2011, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 2,493
Views: 293,986
There's some video of Coma, Faria, Renner and...
There's some video of Coma, Faria, Renner and Verburgh here:
http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Red-Bull-X-Fighters-2011-in-Dubai---Rallye-meets-021242994207366
I'm sure Coma...
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Forum: Racing
04-11-2011, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 12,706
My comment isn't specifically related to Sam -...
My comment isn't specifically related to Sam - more about the direction the sport and rule changes seem to be taking. I think Sam would be the first to agree that he has a lot to learn before he will...
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Forum: Racing
04-10-2011, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 12,706
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Forum: Racing
04-09-2011, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 12,706
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Forum: Racing
03-12-2011, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 696
Views: 136,362
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