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The Place / SD flagging
« on: January 22, 2024, 10:08:02 AM »
It didn't really show on the broadcast but the flagging at San Diego was way off from where it needs to be. First 250 race a guy came up short on the finish line double, the first guy plowed him, not a lot they could have done to prevent that but then like 4 more guys piled up into the pile. The flagger on the takeoff was standing there with the flag by his side. Also noticed a lack of blue flags as the leaders came by. Hope they figure it out. Either with radio communication or lights or something. Yeah I'm critical of flaggers...  :x

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The Place / RIP Roostmagnet
« on: January 18, 2024, 04:34:42 PM »
Dang,  from his fb page,

Hello Friends of Bill Hays, this is his sister Toni Saarinen.
It's with a heavy heart I share the news that Bill passed away about 2am this morning, just 12 days after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.
He did not want to share this with anyone while he was alive and he did not want a pity party of any kind.
We talked about all his accomplishments and he said he had no regrets, he'd done most everything he'd wanted to do. It was just ending way too soon.
He was an instrument rated private pilot, owned the boat Triton for 20+ years, Scuba Diver, Off Road Racer, Skilled Drone Pilot and Photographer, Musician (and recently a singer on his last album) as well as being a Personal Injury Attorney primarily for OC Firemen and Policemen for 20+ years. I think he may have had a photographic memory.
We started 34 North Solutions together 3 years ago and he helped me learn aviation maps, FAA rules & regulations and pass my FAA Part 107 license. We teamed up with his 34 North Drones e-commerce store and I’m going to do my best to keep both of those alive.
He also said NO service, however, I’d like to create something in the semi near future where his friends can gather to share stories and tales about my particularly special, unique and accomplished brother.
Love you Billy ❤️ RIP xoxo 3/13/58 -1/18/24 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

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Training and Fitness / The E-MTB thread.
« on: January 02, 2023, 11:14:10 PM »
 Thought I'd start a topic about pedal assist mountain bikes since I just got one and know pretty much nothing about them, besides there's way more to them than I was expecting  :lol: 

 So far I've ridden from my house to Dana point harbor and back (14 miles) I know there's a network of trails near my house, I'm looking forward to learning where they all are, which ones are fun and flowing vs which ones have gap jumps and surprise drop offs  lol. Any tips or rides planned post em up !  I've ordered a helmet (Smith Forefront 2) , some G-form shorts with hip pads, and that's about it. Need a way to carry water and some goodies, tools, phone, beer money, etc. Backpack or ?  Probably gonna keep it of the trails until the helmet arrives in few days, plus it's muddy right now, but want to get on a regular schedule. Something fun to keep my fat azz in shape. Have lots of questions about set up, tires, tubes vs tubeless, psi, suspension adjustments, maintenance, cleaning, chain lube, pads, shorts vs long pants, goggles or sunglasses etc. etc. etc... lol.  Poolia surprised me with it Christmas morning. It's a medium YT core 3 29'er.  She also got me a tailgate pad to easily haul the thing around. (I think she wants me out of the house more)  :lol:  Here's what I got.
 

Any tips or helpful hints appreciated


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Offroad Adventures / OMGPS !
« on: December 15, 2021, 06:09:48 PM »
Holy guacamole there's lots of choices for a gps. Anyone have info on what's good and what's not so good for dual sporting ?
My experience with them is nada. What are you guys using ? Pro's vs Con's ? 

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Videos Gallery / Life as a 60 Novice...
« on: October 05, 2020, 05:57:35 PM »
This should be good for some comic relief (if you're really bored) After the first gate goes off you'll see Frank "Demolition" Derby live up to his name and demo one of the starting gates, Disco Dave scrambles to get it broken off then finally gives up, waves his arms around and runs over and drops the gate. (I think Frank is 75 now ? so we'll cut him some slack  :lol:)  It sure seems like were hauling azz, but then I watch other gopro's and my illusion of speed is squelched  :lol:  Sure is fun though  :P
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L23xmkJo8Mc&t=20s

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Videos Gallery / Dual Sport dirt debut
« on: January 28, 2020, 02:17:06 AM »
Finally got the dual sport someplace besides the street and fire roads. The verdict ? Sproing...... stoked ! The original plan was to wear out the stock tires and then get something more dirt worthy. That plan is out the window, the stock tires are scary in the dirt, they're outta here. Probably going Maxxis desert IT on the back and the Golden tire fatty on the front. This was the first ride on anything gnarlier than a dirt road, I felt comfortable on it right away. Can't wait to try it with more dirt oriented tires  8)     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnNmM_K1pN0

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MX tech talk / Hydraulic jack question
« on: August 20, 2018, 06:11:05 PM »
I have a hydraulic bike stand that won't go as high as it used to and creeps down if the safety bar isn't in place. Internet got me nothing except they don't make them anymore. (Team Hawg Scissor jack) Anyone ever work on these things ? After watching this video I think maybe it's just low on fluid and needs to be bled. Any thoughts ?  I should be able to add some fork oil to make up the difference ? Is hydraulic fluid differnet than fork oil ? Isn't all oil hydraulic oil ? As long as it doesn't squish it should be good ?

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXXt2oGXvmo

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Training and Fitness / Getting some more aftermarket parts
« on: February 21, 2018, 06:43:43 PM »
Hip #3 scheduled for March 30th.  Ceramic coated titanium ball into a polyethylene cup. Same as # 2 which has been great. I'll need to get some flexibility back and get "My hips to open up"  :lol:  Looking forward to being able to get off the bike like a normal human instead of the 4 methods I use now.
Method #1 (the most efficient and coolest) As I'm rolling to a stop I lift one leg over the seat, then hop off and simultaneously pull the front brake and come to a stop right as my feet touch the ground.
Method #2 (used mostly on hard surfaces on the dual sport) come to a stop, put the kickstand down and lean far to the left as I climb off, making sure I offset enough weight over the left side to keep the bike from tipping over on the right side as the suspension compresses.
Method #3 (Used mostly after a moto when my tongue is draggin and I'm exhausted) I slide off the back over the rear fender. The trick with this method is to not crunch the berries on the way over the back fender.
 Method #4 (Which is becoming alarmingly the most popular method) Is to tip over and roll away hopefully without whacking my melon in the process.     :lol:  Hope to be back riding by the end of summer and racing by the end of the year. Parts is Parts !

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MX tech talk / Dual Sport Tires
« on: March 27, 2017, 09:08:47 PM »
What are you guys running ? Trials tires ? Regular knobbies ? DOT ? I'm more interested in dirt performance than street performance, any suggestions ?

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Picture Gallery / Cell phone lens
« on: October 10, 2016, 04:30:06 PM »
Anybody try one of these yet ? They're 56 bucks right now, just curious  8)
https://www.hdfx360.com/pre/us/index.html?Affid=806&s1=AT&s2=&s3=&s4=49881837&s5=1029bc086b7f9b287da6be4298704c

I'm more interested in the zoom for surfing and moto pics
https://hd360x.com/zoom-article

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MX tech talk / Watcha think ?
« on: June 06, 2016, 05:04:31 PM »
Potential ?
  https://www.facebook.com/502638333138275/videos/vb.502638333138275/1005694482832655/?type=2&theater

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Training and Fitness / Stretching and ROM
« on: February 08, 2016, 10:01:07 AM »
Well after not riding for awhile or doing any kind of exercise or stretching I was a wreck after just a few laps at Pala on Sunday. After my first session I rode to my truck and slid off the side like I always have and my hips felt like someone stuck an ice pick in them. The rest of the day I climbed on my bike on the stand like I was getting on a horse and had to slide off the back over the rear fender to get off of the stupid thing. Is there some formula for knowing how far to push it when your stretching ? I feel like every time I try to get my "Hips to open up"  :lol: I wind up making it worse and spend the next few days walking around like a penquin with a peg leg, and then my knees and lower back starts hurting from walking around all caddywumpus. (yes that's a word :lol: ) Any exercises or advice on how to know how far to stretch is appreciated. I usually push it until it hurts a little, but then the next day it hurts enough that I don't stretch again. Any tips ?

ps I know being 57 with arthritis aint helping but there must be something I'm not getting  :?

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Training and Fitness / Vegan Turducken
« on: January 13, 2016, 10:53:26 PM »
I'm gonna eat the f@%! out of this  :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDirubjWFk4&list=PLHorkqDyStyCaySMhHKVafl0gQ2SgRUIt

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MX tech talk / Sprocket bolts coming loose
« on: December 23, 2015, 09:34:29 PM »
Never used to be an issue. Now I use red Loctite, crank them Godzilla tight, and they still seem to work loose after a couple rides. (long desert rides) Thought I read somewhere it could it be a worn hub or ? Getting ready to go through the whole bike and don't want to replace crap I don't "have" to. Was planning on new sprocket, nuts and bolts, how would I tell if the hub is still good ?

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MX tech talk / YZ250 05' vs 06' forks
« on: November 22, 2015, 01:29:45 AM »
Question. My brother in law has a bone stock never been touched 06' YZ250 that he's more then likely getting rid of soon. Is it worth swapping my 05' forks for his 06's ?  Mine has been re-sprung and re-valved, his is totally stock (probably never even taken off the bike). Worth the effort ? I would need to re-spring and re-valve obviously, are the springs in the 05 and 06's inter changeable ? and do they slide into the same clamps ?

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