So, since "the sport" is dying and everyone's bike is getting stolen. . .

JM485
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Edited Date/Time 7/11/2017 6:08pm
Where did the few of us left ride this weekend?

I rode at the recently reopened Diablo MX (Sand Hill) with a bunch of other cool people who must have missed the doom memo. Took out the YZ and the RM to get a good comparison for a video I'm planning to make, both bikes were great and I felt good all day. Track was a little deep and challenging in spots, but overall it was good and I'm sure they'll get the prep dialed in over time. Got to talk vans with some guys as well since I'll be in the market soon. Anyone else twist some throttle?
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GuyB
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7/9/2017 10:17pm
Awesome.

I can report that there was a decent crowd at the post Southwick Open Ride Day today.
Tryhard
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7/9/2017 10:39pm
Well since im rebuilding my kx , i think im gonna buy a brand new yz 250 next week ... and then maybe i can get out to the track ....

Hoping to make the hike down to Henderson , NC rode that track alot and its about the best that i have close to me ... budds creek is comparable distance . i have a local practice track but ive ridden it for 15+ years looking for something new .. and theres anoth District 13 track , south fork ... but the vibes there are awful now , and the crowd has really died down in the motocross industry here in virginia it seems like ... or maybe im out of the loop.

But to answer your question sadly i havent been able to twist the throttle in a while and it's killing me ...
b8res
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7/9/2017 11:43pm
Raced out at Little Okie Saturday night....had a good time!

I need to get out to Diablo soon!

Looking forward to your YZ / RM shootout

The Shop

Rotaholic
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7/10/2017 12:44am
I raced our local sand track and Cody Cooper turned up, my best was a 2:17, he was doing 1:46s all day long FML haha
7/10/2017 2:24am
I'm going to Pala in the morning with my used 250f that I just bought. It is most likely a ticking time bomb because I read that here on vital.
Acidreamer
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7/10/2017 3:54am
"the sport is dying" statements are getting rediculous.
mx317
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7/10/2017 4:17am
I rode at Mclarty MX in Alabama.
MudPup545
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7/10/2017 5:14am
Finally got the cob webs off the bike this weekend! Rode the St Helen/Roscommon trail system in Michigan.
JRT812
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7/10/2017 5:24am
731chopper wrote:
Do I get cool points for riding last weekend?
2 points only because riding on the weekend is expected
slipdog
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7/10/2017 5:28am
I didn't ride, but I signed paperwork for our new house on 2 acres. Not huge by any means, but big enough for a mini bike track to be the first upgrade for my 5yr old twins... Brraaapppp!!!!
LumpDog841
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7/10/2017 5:31am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2017 12:58pm


Last race didn't go so well, so I'm down for a while. Body feels about the same as my clutch master cylinder.

slipdog
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7/10/2017 5:33am
Dirt bikes can be fixed, Lumpdog, hope you're ok though!
BobPA
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7/10/2017 7:09am
I rode and worked on my single track loop. Headed out in a few minutes with a chainsaw and machete.
Swann
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7/10/2017 7:12am
Lil brap sesh at Pala yesterday. Ended with a lawn dart into that wonderfully prepped loamy dirt.



Rocket88
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7/10/2017 7:41am
Was out at Pala Sat & Sun. Good times!
Elite
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7/10/2017 7:54am
Its always funny seeing who DOESN'T post in these type of threads.
7/10/2017 8:10am
Washougal at the Oregon old timers national was sweet conditions was fun. until my rear brake line sprung a leak and I lost all the fluid.
RbR
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7/10/2017 8:29am
Elite wrote:
Its always funny seeing who DOESN'T post in these type of threads.
I rode Saturday and was hoping to keep it a secret because of my lack of speed, but since you are calling all the non-posters out ...
bvm111
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7/10/2017 8:38am
I greased the linkage on the KX 250 this weekend.... does that count for anything?

Still debating doing the piston and rings since its half ripped apart already... I can save on the personal labor charge Tongue
Paul333
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7/10/2017 8:39am
I cannot speak for the rest of the U.S but in North Carolina & Virginia MX is doing very well. Tracks have great turn outs for races and practice days are doing very good. Even surprisingly so.
Stuntman949
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7/10/2017 8:40am
Was going to race the summer series but, you know, Smash Mouth was in town on Saturday
AlexB289
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7/10/2017 8:41am
Sand mountain Saturday. Not very many people. Was supposed to rain that day. Track was wet but still had a blast.
Jordan Dogtown
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7/10/2017 8:46am
Spent all day Saturday building some little kickers and ruts around the farm, spent all day Sunday riding, going to spend all day today complaining how sore/slow I am.
JBlain619
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7/10/2017 8:48am
Got out for an open practice yesterday. Had every intention of breaking in the FC450 but the track prep was just horrible so I just rode the smoker.

gt80rider
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7/10/2017 8:54am
Private turntrack with the smoker B) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/10/204175/s1200_Screenshot_20170710_103814.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/10/204176/s1200_Screenshot_20170710_103819.jpg[/img]
Private turntrack with the smoker
Cool





That looks like heaven on Earth to me....

To get back on topic... I didn't hit a track this weekend but did put about 300 on my adventure bike... Lots of empty 2 lane paved roads plus plenty of gravel roading...
jtiger12
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7/10/2017 9:00am
I'm riding right now, only person here. What do I win?
Frodad78
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7/10/2017 9:12am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2017 9:13am
Lucky's Landing MX park. Had a blast and got our motos in before it got too hot, everyone went home in one piece. We are getting some pretty good days in TX lately, the rain has been soaking the tracks and we haven't hit the 100 mark yet.



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