A n00b goes racing

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by Bluebull2007

Thanks, but as I said it may not be applicable for an enduro, which are often slower.

yeah and when the temps get into the high 90's....

it gets to be very tough

[MotoMike]

OK, so Gorman might be a good race to bump yourself up to novice so you can ride the second loop in the forest. It makes for a long day, but just getting to ride those trails without the fear of oncoming traffic is worth it.

Plus you will get to find out just how good of shape you are in

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

OK, so Gorman might be a good race to bump yourself up to novice so you can ride the second loop in the forest. It makes for a long day, but just getting to ride those trails without the fear of oncoming traffic is worth it.

Plus you will get to find out just how good of shape you are in

How hard is it going to be..... if the first loop of checkers this year was a 5 out of 10.....?

I desperately need to get new tires. The KTM is actually at teh shop right now due to the oil leak going from being a leak to being a drain....

here is the offical "In The Shop" tally for my two race bikes

Honda 650R: Race Completed: 6
In The Shop: 0 times

KTM 525 MXC: Races completed: 1
In The Shop: 1 time

[MotoMike]

Can't help you with the Honda, but I already told you we can handle the KTM, and for a lot less than the shop will charge.

Nothing at Gorman is like a desert race, it's just a long hot day, and if you try to ride fast you will be tired. Well, there is the "Buttcrack of Gorman", that tends to catch a few people out.

Example...

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Can't help you with the Honda, but I already told you we can handle the KTM, and for a lot less than the shop will charge.

Nothing at Gorman is like a desert race, it's just a long hot day, and if you try to ride fast you will be tired. Well, there is the "Buttcrack of Gorman", that tends to catch a few people out.

Example...

well it was pretty bad - I think it was the front sprocket seal. but you know me, I get off of work at 7pm.... I dont really have time to work on stuff unless I plan it. and this weekend we are super busy.... so it just wasnt in the cards.
Plus I have a bro that kinda gives a deal and he has a KTM so he knows what's going on.

How long are the loops?



It does sound like fun.... AND I have hand guards.... so....

[MotoMike]

Loops are something like 35 miles each.

And a leaky countershaft seal usually means someone has been running their chain too tight.

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Loops are something like 35 miles each.

And a leaky countershaft seal usually means someone has been running their chain too tight.

well either way I should find out today.....

35 miles eh... and the first one is usually pretty easy right?

hmmmmmm.... maybe I will bump

[MotoMike]

Originally Posted by eatpasta

well either way I should find out today.....

35 miles eh... and the first one is usually pretty easy right?

hmmmmmm.... maybe I will bump

Go for it. You want to run with the big dawgs, now's your chance.

And it might have been the guy you bought the bike from, but a leaky CS is from an overtight chain. When you adjust your chain, and you think it's too loose, loosen it up a little more and you'll be good. Seriously.

[JeffS77]

the second loop runs threw frazier/los padres I believe..some cool single track up there

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by JeffS77

the second loop runs threw frazier/los padres I believe..some cool single track up there

you coming out for this one??




ok I have a green bar somewhere in my desk at home..... time to change it over to black numbers it looks like....

[MotoMike]

Atta boy! Are you camping? I will warn you right now, the sound check is a clusterfuck and everyone has to do it. The first year I did it, I thought I had plenty of time on Sunday morning, missed my start time, got another start time (Minute 101 ) and STILL missed it by a few minutes.

[eatpasta]

Originally Posted by MotoMike

Atta boy! Are you camping? I will warn you right now, the sound check is a clusterfuck and everyone has to do it. The first year I did it, I thought I had plenty of time on Sunday morning, missed my start time, got another start time (Minute 101 ) and STILL missed it by a few minutes.

it looks the weather is going to be nice so yea - ill sign up on Saturday and get up early to get sound check taken care of.

I have a green bar, all I need are black numbers and to clear it all with Jannean etc.

[Motodisiac]

If they run Snowy trail on 2nd loop you are fuc*ed. We ran that trail last year and it seemed super technical even at non race speed. I can only imagine the bottlenecks there. In my friend's Facebook album this ride is titled "dirt ride from hell". The rest of the trails in the forest are super fun, I wish I could make it to this event.

[KZJohn]

Quite a few years ago I rode Snowy Trail on a 1983 Husky 500XC. The switchbacks were tighter than the ol Husky could turn. The first few I had to stop and pick up the back of the bike to get around the corners. Then I started to go in hot and brake slide around. That worked alot better, I've been "backing it in" ever since. That pic shows one of the easy sections.

[eatpasta]

we were out there a few weeks ago and did this pretty crazy hillclimb.... was fun but incredibly steep