Rally West Virginia 2012 - Page 9

Stagehand · 03-07-2012, 12:35 PM

seems like a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule, but I'm not the decider.

drc42 · 03-07-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

seems like a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule, but I'm not the decider.

This pic must have been early in the day. I seem to recall much less of the front fender was intact by the end of the rally

As far as the "visually similar to original" rule I suppose they could get me on that one:

pjm204 · 03-07-2012, 02:09 PM

Is there someone I can contact to get a decision prior to making the trip?

crankshaft · 03-07-2012, 02:31 PM

Anders might weigh in but my sense is that it won't be an issue unless someone protests you after the event. I think the odds of that are really slim, most of the regulars could give a shit what you're riding

seasider · 03-07-2012, 04:31 PM

Bring it! You represent what this fun is based on. If we were all competing for big money we would be riding some other rally

Stagehand · 03-07-2012, 04:42 PM

If it looks like it wont fall apart on the road they will probably let it ride. They'd rather have the rider than exclude him based on how much plastic originally came with the bike. If it doesnt look like a sport bike, no one will know the difference. If you beat me, which it looks like you will, lol, I'll buy you a beer at the awards

There used to be a class for those bikes modified from stock, which they would simply bump yours into. Now they just class it on engine CC, so heck, I dont see why they'd let me run a GS with a VW engine in it, as long as it didnt have a sidecar attached.
My point is, you dont have to have a stock bike to run, you can build one, which you obviously have, and at that point, whats a stock fairing? And even if it started off life as a ninja 250 or a honda rebel, if its looks like a dirt bike it'll probably fly.

Thatsa lotta ifs and probablys but I dont think I've ever seen a bike turned down. Even Nestor way back at the first one who rode SAndblast, or most of it on a supermoto'd DRZ.

AND of course Dave J, whos probably pressed the line farther than anyone

pjm204 · 03-07-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

If it looks like it wont fall apart on the road they will probably let it ride. They'd rather have the rider than exclude him based on how much plastic originally came with the bike. If it doesnt look like a sport bike, no one will know the difference. If you beat me, which it looks like you will, lol, I'll buy you a beer at the awards

There used to be a class for those bikes modified from stock, which they would simply bump yours into. Now they just class it on engine CC, so heck, I dont see why they'd let me run a GS with a VW engine in it, as long as it didnt have a sidecar attached.
My point is, you dont have to have a stock bike to run, you can build one, which you obviously have, and at that point, whats a stock fairing? And even if it started off life as a ninja 250 or a honda rebel, if its looks like a dirt bike it'll probably fly.

Perfect, I think I'm going to sign up. The bike should be sufficiently tested by then.

hardwaregrrl · 03-07-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pjm204

Perfect, I think I'm going to sign up. The bike should be sufficiently tested by then.

Yes!!!! They'll be more fresh meat at this one than old hats....

pjm204 · 03-07-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaregrrl

Yes!!!! They'll be more fresh meat at this one than old hats....

What type of terrain should I expect? There really weren't any good pictures

Stagehand · 03-07-2012, 06:05 PM

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What type of terrain should I expect? There really weren't any good pictures

its gravel double track, like a logging road. You saw the video? Its a twenty mile stretch of that

drc42 · 03-07-2012, 06:10 PM

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What type of terrain should I expect? There really weren't any good pictures

Fast twisty roads, gravel, but not deep gravel, more loose small rocks with a very solid base. Honestly the scariest part last year at RWV was the transit up and down the steep road with even more loose rock on it. Coming down the mountain at the end of day 1, in the dark and tired, I felt like I was going to drop the bike on each turn.

Once nice thing about this rally is the roads actually get better after the cars, they sweep a lot of the loose stuff off the road, as opposed to some of the other rallies where the cars just dig it up and make it looser.

pjm204 · 03-07-2012, 06:25 PM

Well I think I can handle that terrain. I did the TAT last year so I've spent days and days on gravel. I think the bike I'm building will fit the bill nicely.

pjm204 · 03-12-2012, 12:16 PM

I signed up, I haven't finished all the registration stuff but I am pretty confident I will be there. Just ordered 2 Rigid Dually lights and a Baja Designs 8" Soltek so it shouldn't ever get dark for me

FreeTheBeast · 03-12-2012, 06:26 PM

I worked out my holiday requirements for 2012. I think RWV can fit in there.

drc42 · 03-13-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FreeTheBeast

I worked out my holiday requirements for 2012. I think RWV can fit in there.

So much for Sandblast being your "last RallyMoto race"

Glad you are planning on making it.

03-07-2012, 12:35 PM	#121
Stagehand ^OP +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,941	seems like a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule, but I'm not the decider. __________________ What to do... What to do...

03-07-2012, 02:09 PM	#123
pjm204 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 1,249	Is there someone I can contact to get a decision prior to making the trip? __________________ Current bikes:2006 DL650, 2006 Ural Past bikes: XT225, TTR125, CRF50 1974 DT125,1970 TS250,1985 v45, 1989 zx600c, 1978 GS400x, 1999 GS500E, 2001 GS500E 2005 Z750s, 1977 GS400e, 1982 GS1100ez, 1997 GSX600, 2007 VFR800, 2003 KLR650, 2003 FJR1300, 2006 DL1000, 2000 KLR650, 1999 WR360, 2008 DL650, 2005 DR650,2008 EX650r, 1996 CR500, 1982 GS450T

03-07-2012, 02:31 PM	#124
crankshaft Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	Anders might weigh in but my sense is that it won't be an issue unless someone protests you after the event. I think the odds of that are really slim, most of the regulars could give a shit what you're riding __________________ Just say'IN

03-07-2012, 04:31 PM	#125
seasider Just a rider Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 259	Bring it! You represent what this fun is based on. If we were all competing for big money we would be riding some other rally __________________ Lost time is never found

03-07-2012, 04:42 PM	#126
Stagehand ^OP +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,941	If it looks like it wont fall apart on the road they will probably let it ride. They'd rather have the rider than exclude him based on how much plastic originally came with the bike. If it doesnt look like a sport bike, no one will know the difference. If you beat me, which it looks like you will, lol, I'll buy you a beer at the awards There used to be a class for those bikes modified from stock, which they would simply bump yours into. Now they just class it on engine CC, so heck, I dont see why they'd let me run a GS with a VW engine in it, as long as it didnt have a sidecar attached. My point is, you dont have to have a stock bike to run, you can build one, which you obviously have, and at that point, whats a stock fairing? And even if it started off life as a ninja 250 or a honda rebel, if its looks like a dirt bike it'll probably fly. Thatsa lotta ifs and probablys but I dont think I've ever seen a bike turned down. Even Nestor way back at the first one who rode SAndblast, or most of it on a supermoto'd DRZ. AND of course Dave J, whos probably pressed the line farther than anyone __________________ What to do... What to do... Stagehand screwed with this post 03-07-2012 at 04:48 PM

03-07-2012, 06:25 PM	#132
pjm204 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 1,249	Well I think I can handle that terrain. I did the TAT last year so I've spent days and days on gravel. I think the bike I'm building will fit the bill nicely. __________________ Current bikes:2006 DL650, 2006 Ural Past bikes: XT225, TTR125, CRF50 1974 DT125,1970 TS250,1985 v45, 1989 zx600c, 1978 GS400x, 1999 GS500E, 2001 GS500E 2005 Z750s, 1977 GS400e, 1982 GS1100ez, 1997 GSX600, 2007 VFR800, 2003 KLR650, 2003 FJR1300, 2006 DL1000, 2000 KLR650, 1999 WR360, 2008 DL650, 2005 DR650,2008 EX650r, 1996 CR500, 1982 GS450T

03-12-2012, 12:16 PM	#133
pjm204 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 1,249	I signed up, I haven't finished all the registration stuff but I am pretty confident I will be there. Just ordered 2 Rigid Dually lights and a Baja Designs 8" Soltek so it shouldn't ever get dark for me __________________ Current bikes:2006 DL650, 2006 Ural Past bikes: XT225, TTR125, CRF50 1974 DT125,1970 TS250,1985 v45, 1989 zx600c, 1978 GS400x, 1999 GS500E, 2001 GS500E 2005 Z750s, 1977 GS400e, 1982 GS1100ez, 1997 GSX600, 2007 VFR800, 2003 KLR650, 2003 FJR1300, 2006 DL1000, 2000 KLR650, 1999 WR360, 2008 DL650, 2005 DR650,2008 EX650r, 1996 CR500, 1982 GS450T

03-12-2012, 06:26 PM	#134
FreeTheBeast equitem casus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: +1.603 Oddometer: 2,624	Vacation days I worked out my holiday requirements for 2012. I think RWV can fit in there. __________________ Think beyond yourself. ~ap blog Max the Motorcycle - children's book written by Mrs. FTB SmugMug Photo Gallary

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