http://my.off-road.com/service/displayHomePageExperience.kickAction?page=Homepage&as=27589 New blogs from PowersportsEditor on My Off-Road Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:52:26 GMT Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:52:26 GMT editor@off-road.com (Ultimate Off-Roader) editor@off-road.com (Ultimate Off-Roader) KickApps Feed Builder 2009-10-13T16:52:26Z 86 http://my.off-road.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=27589&sortType=recent 0 http://my.off-road.com/_Fly-Racings-Alldredge-Wins-85cc-Invitational/BLOG/1088904/27589.html Fly Racing is super excited to congratulate Fly Family member Chris Alldredge on his breakthrough performance at this year’s U.S. Open 85cc Invitational. Chris combined a 2nd place on Friday with a strong win on Saturday night to climb to the top step of the podium at this year’s event. Chris wore Fly Racing’s all new 2010 Evolution pant, jersey, and glove combo on his way to victory. Way to go, Chris! Everyone at Fly Racing is very proud of you. Look for even more break-out performances from #588 Chris Alldredge in 2010, as the Powell Butte, Oregon native tackles the amateur national MX circuit. About Fly Racing Established in 1996, Fly Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets and has quickly developed into one of the fastest growing off road riding apparel and hard part brands. Fly Racing develops high-quality products for the competitive and demanding North American market and is distributed in 40+ countries. www.wps-inc.com | www.flyracing.com Fly Racing is super excited to congratulate Fly Family member Chris Alldredge on his breakthrough performance at this year’s U.S. Open 85cc Invitational. Chris combined a 2nd place on Friday with a strong win on Saturday night to climb to the top step of the podium at this year’s event. Chris wore Fly Racing’s all new 2010 Evolution pant, jersey, and glove combo on his way to victory. Way to go, Chris! Everyone at Fly Racing is very proud of you. Look for even more break-out performances from #588 Chris Alldredge in 2010, as the Powell Butte, Oregon native tackles the amateur national MX circuit. About Fly Racing Established in 1996, Fly Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets and has quickly developed into one of the fastest growing off road riding apparel and hard part brands. Fly Racing develops high-quality products for the competitive and demanding North American market and is distributed in 40+ countries. www.wps-inc.com | www.flyracing.com Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:52:26 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Fly-Racings-Alldredge-Wins-85cc-Invitational/BLOG/1088904/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-13T16:52:26Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Fly Racing is super excited to congratulate Fly Family member Chris Alldredge on his breakthrough performance at this year’s U.S. Open 85cc Invitational. Chris combined a 2nd place on Friday with a strong win on Saturday night to climb to the top step of the podium at this year’s event. Chris wore Fly Racing’s all new 2010 Evolution pant, jersey, and glove combo on his way to victory. Way to go, Chris! Everyone at Fly Racing is very proud of you. Look for even more break-out performances from #588 Chris Alldredge in 2010, as the Powell Butte, Oregon native tackles the amateur national MX circuit. About Fly Racing Established in 1996, Fly Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets and has quickly developed into one of the fastest growing off road riding apparel and hard part brands. Fly Racing develops high-quality products for the competitive and demanding North American market and is distributed in 40+ countries. www.wps-inc.com | www.flyracing.com dirtbike and motorcycle, race, racing nonadult false Fly Racing’s Alldredge Wins 85cc Invitational text blog dirtbike and motorcycle,race,racing 229 20 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1088904 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Roczen-Clinches-ADAC-MX-Masters-Finale/BLOG/1086348/27589.html [image]Team Suzuki Press Office - October 13.Team Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 finished the German ADAC MX Masters Series' final round in Hoechstaedt on top with Ken Roczen taking overall victory and team mate Xavier Boog third place in the Championship.In front of 8,000 fans at the KTM-Ring's sandy circuit, Roczen claimed his second win of this season on his RM-Z250 leaving no chance to Red Bull KTM Factory riders Max Nagl and Rui Goncalves.Nagl and Steve Ramon (Teka Suzuki) retired in race one as Roczen took the lead and win in front of Boog. Daniel Siegl completed the team's great performance by finishing fifth.In race two, Roczen had a good start, caught up to the front-runners easily and finished third, while Boog claimed fifth place. Siegl still had the chance to finish sixth in the Championship after race one, but in the second race his machine suffered a technical problem and he finished seventh.After winning the ADAC MX Youngster Cup last year, Roczen finished his ADAC MX Masters' debut season second overall and became the best-ever Rookie in history of the series.Ken Roczen: "It's been a hard season, but the best I ever had; experienced so much; had  some terrific races and stayed unhurt. I am really happy and finishing the season with a victory is great. Next year I'll try to continue my progress, but right now, I'm having a few days of vacation."Xavier Boog:"This was my last big race for Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 and I'm really happy that I could secure third place in the Championship. I had problems with my appendix earlier this year, which cost me a lot of points in the middle of the season, but fortunately it worked out. A big thank you to all my sponsors, my mechanic, the team and my family. These have been two great years.Daniel Siegl:"I'm considerably disappointed. I had the real chance to finish sixth in the Championship, but I couldn't finish race two due to a technical problem. That's really annoying because I missed it by just one point."Thomas Ramsbacher - Team Manager: "What a season! We've had top-five in the MX2 World Championship and Larissa Papenmeier became Vice World Champion. In the national championship, Larissa won the Ladies Cup and Ken finished second and Xavier third in the MX Masters Series. That's definitely a lot more than I've expected. A big thank you to the riders and the whole team who worked perfectly together and made these great results possible. We can't wait for the start of the next season and there'll be a winter of hard testing, but everybody is already looking forward for our preparations for 2010 to achieve our goal." [image]Team Suzuki Press Office - October 13.Team Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 finished the German ADAC MX Masters Series' final round in Hoechstaedt on top with Ken Roczen taking overall victory and team mate Xavier Boog third place in the Championship.In front of 8,000 fans at the KTM-Ring's sandy circuit, Roczen claimed his second win of this season on his RM-Z250 leaving no chance to Red Bull KTM Factory riders Max Nagl and Rui Goncalves.Nagl and Steve Ramon (Teka Suzuki) retired in race one as Roczen took the lead and win in front of Boog. Daniel Siegl completed the team's great performance by finishing fifth.In race two, Roczen had a good start, caught up to the front-runners easily and finished third, while Boog claimed fifth place. Siegl still had the chance to finish sixth in the Championship after race one, but in the second race his machine suffered a technical problem and he finished seventh.After winning the ADAC MX Youngster Cup last year, Roczen finished his ADAC MX Masters' debut season second overall and became the best-ever Rookie in history of the series.Ken Roczen: "It's been a hard season, but the best I ever had; experienced so much; had  some terrific races and stayed unhurt. I am really happy and finishing the season with a victory is great. Next year I'll try to continue my progress, but right now, I'm having a few days of vacation."Xavier Boog:"This was my last big race for Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 and I'm really happy that I could secure third place in the Championship. I had problems with my appendix earlier this year, which cost me a lot of points in the middle of the season, but fortunately it worked out. A big thank you to all my sponsors, my mechanic, the team and my family. These have been two great years.Daniel Siegl:"I'm considerably disappointed. I had the real chance to finish sixth in the Championship, but I couldn't finish race two due to a technical problem. That's really annoying because I missed it by just one point."Thomas Ramsbacher - Team Manager: "What a season! We've had top-five in the MX2 World Championship and Larissa Papenmeier became Vice World Champion. In the national championship, Larissa won the Ladies Cup and Ken finished second and Xavier third in the MX Masters Series. That's definitely a lot more than I've expected. A big thank you to the riders and the whole team who worked perfectly together and made these great results possible. We can't wait for the start of the next season and there'll be a winter of hard testing, but everybody is already looking forward for our preparations for 2010 to achieve our goal." Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:52:44 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Roczen-Clinches-ADAC-MX-Masters-Finale/BLOG/1086348/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-13T15:52:44Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road [image]Team Suzuki Press Office - October 13.Team Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 finished the German ADAC MX Masters Series' final round in Hoechstaedt on top with Ken Roczen taking overall victory and team mate Xavier Boog third place in the Championship.In front of 8,000 fans at the KTM-Ring's sandy circuit, Roczen claimed his second win of this season on his RM-Z250 leaving no chance to Red Bull KTM Factory riders Max Nagl and Rui Goncalves.Nagl and Steve Ramon (Teka Suzuki) retired in race one as Roczen took the lead and win in front of Boog. Daniel Siegl completed the team's great performance by finishing fifth.In race two, Roczen had a good start, caught up to the front-runners easily and finished third, while Boog claimed fifth place. Siegl still had the chance to finish sixth in the Championship after race one, but in the second race his machine suffered a technical problem and he finished seventh.After winning the ADAC MX Youngster Cup last year, Roczen finished his ADAC MX Masters' debut season second overall and became the best-ever Rookie in history of the series.Ken Roczen: "It's been a hard season, but the best I ever had; experienced so much; had  some terrific races and stayed unhurt. I am really happy and finishing the season with a victory is great. Next year I'll try to continue my progress, but right now, I'm having a few days of vacation."Xavier Boog:"This was my last big race for Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 and I'm really happy that I could secure third place in the Championship. I had problems with my appendix earlier this year, which cost me a lot of points in the middle of the season, but fortunately it worked out. A big thank you to all my sponsors, my mechanic, the team and my family. These have been two great years.Daniel Siegl:"I'm considerably disappointed. I had the real chance to finish sixth in the Championship, but I couldn't finish race two due to a technical problem. That's really annoying because I missed it by just one point."Thomas Ramsbacher - Team Manager: "What a season! We've had top-five in the MX2 World Championship and Larissa Papenmeier became Vice World Champion. In the national championship, Larissa won the Ladies Cup and Ken finished second and Xavier third in the MX Masters Series. That's definitely a lot more than I've expected. A big thank you to the riders and the whole team who worked perfectly together and made these great results possible. We can't wait for the start of the next season and there'll be a winter of hard testing, but everybody is already looking forward for our preparations for 2010 to achieve our goal." dirtbike and motorcycle, mx, suzuki nonadult false Roczen Clinches ADAC MX Masters Finale text blog dirtbike and motorcycle,mx,suzuki 190 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1086348 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Monster-Energy-Kawasakis-Villopoto-Returns-to-Racing-at-the-US-Open/BLOG/1074694/27589.html [image][image][image]Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto had a very successful return to racing after having knee surgery in June. The 21-year-old rider won two head-to-head battles, two heat races and finished second in Saturday night’s main event to finish fourth overall. Josh Hansen rode for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and finished 12th overall after being involved in first turn incidents both nights. In the 85cc Invitational, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s™ Adam Cianciarulo and Thomas Covington finished second and third respectively. Late Decision [image]Villopoto and the team didn’t originally plan on racing the U.S. Open. After two good weeks of riding at the Kawasaki practice track, a last minute decision was made to enter the event. Despite the short notice, Villopoto showed he would be a contender winning his one-on-one and heat race on Friday night. In the main event, he was running fifth and moving up through the field when he hit a tuff block and bent his shift lever back to the foot peg forcing him to retire early. Most of Saturday was a repeat of Friday as Villopoto once again swept his head-to-head battle and heat race. In the main event, he narrowly missed the holeshot, but took the lead in the next corner and led the first half of the race. By the checkered flag he was second place and despite Friday’s DNF, he just missed an overall podium position.“Saturday night was a lot better for me,” said Villopoto. “I got a good start in the main event and built up a bit of a lead. With only two weeks of riding I’m still not in race shape. I was only really able to charge for the first half of the race.” Back in the Saddle Villopoto’s return to racing could not have come at a more difficult event. The small, tight track forces riders to be perfect because every little mistake adds up. “A track like this makes it difficult to come right in and race,” said Villopoto. “The track was so tight; I was working every second of every lap. This track had everything a supercross track has only in a smaller stadium. It was a good second night for me and I’m glad I got a race in before Anaheim 1.” Runner-up Cianciarulo came into the 85cc invitational as the favorite and after Friday’s race he looked to be in position to bring home the gold boot awarded to the winner. On Saturday he rode a strong race, but contact all the way down the start straight kept him from getting a good start. In the short race, Cianciarulo was able to catch the leader on the final lap, but he couldn’t get by and had to settle for second. “I got hit right at the start and came out of the first corner in the back,” said Cianciarulo. “I moved into second pretty quick and started catching the leader. It was a pretty short race and I just ran out of time at the end. I had a lot of fun at the U.S. Open. Winning the race on Friday night gave me confidence heading into Saturday. Getting a good start was important and we just got tangled right out of the gate. I’m a little disappointed I didn’t go 1-1.” Podium Finish [image]After battling for a fifth place result on Friday night, Covington raced to the podium on Saturday to finish third in both the 85cc invitational race and overall.“The U.S. Open is so much fun,” said Covington. “The tracks both nights were very different. On Friday it was more difficult and on Saturday it was high speed. I need to work on my starts, but I’m happy with a podium finish.” Hard Days Night The U.S. Open was a classic case of Hansen riding better than he finished as he was one of the quicker qualifiers in practice and he advanced to the main event from his heat race each night. During both main events, Hansen was caught in first turn mishaps that put him in last place. “I had a lot of bad luck this weekend,” said Hansen. “I went down in both main events during first turn pile-ups. I rode pretty well. It is hard to move up on a tight track like we race on at the Open.” [image][image][image]Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto had a very successful return to racing after having knee surgery in June. The 21-year-old rider won two head-to-head battles, two heat races and finished second in Saturday night’s main event to finish fourth overall. Josh Hansen rode for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and finished 12th overall after being involved in first turn incidents both nights. In the 85cc Invitational, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s™ Adam Cianciarulo and Thomas Covington finished second and third respectively. Late Decision [image]Villopoto and the team didn’t originally plan on racing the U.S. Open. After two good weeks of riding at the Kawasaki practice track, a last minute decision was made to enter the event. Despite the short notice, Villopoto showed he would be a contender winning his one-on-one and heat race on Friday night. In the main event, he was running fifth and moving up through the field when he hit a tuff block and bent his shift lever back to the foot peg forcing him to retire early. Most of Saturday was a repeat of Friday as Villopoto once again swept his head-to-head battle and heat race. In the main event, he narrowly missed the holeshot, but took the lead in the next corner and led the first half of the race. By the checkered flag he was second place and despite Friday’s DNF, he just missed an overall podium position.“Saturday night was a lot better for me,” said Villopoto. “I got a good start in the main event and built up a bit of a lead. With only two weeks of riding I’m still not in race shape. I was only really able to charge for the first half of the race.” Back in the Saddle Villopoto’s return to racing could not have come at a more difficult event. The small, tight track forces riders to be perfect because every little mistake adds up. “A track like this makes it difficult to come right in and race,” said Villopoto. “The track was so tight; I was working every second of every lap. This track had everything a supercross track has only in a smaller stadium. It was a good second night for me and I’m glad I got a race in before Anaheim 1.” Runner-up Cianciarulo came into the 85cc invitational as the favorite and after Friday’s race he looked to be in position to bring home the gold boot awarded to the winner. On Saturday he rode a strong race, but contact all the way down the start straight kept him from getting a good start. In the short race, Cianciarulo was able to catch the leader on the final lap, but he couldn’t get by and had to settle for second. “I got hit right at the start and came out of the first corner in the back,” said Cianciarulo. “I moved into second pretty quick and started catching the leader. It was a pretty short race and I just ran out of time at the end. I had a lot of fun at the U.S. Open. Winning the race on Friday night gave me confidence heading into Saturday. Getting a good start was important and we just got tangled right out of the gate. I’m a little disappointed I didn’t go 1-1.” Podium Finish [image]After battling for a fifth place result on Friday night, Covington raced to the podium on Saturday to finish third in both the 85cc invitational race and overall.“The U.S. Open is so much fun,” said Covington. “The tracks both nights were very different. On Friday it was more difficult and on Saturday it was high speed. I need to work on my starts, but I’m happy with a podium finish.” Hard Days Night The U.S. Open was a classic case of Hansen riding better than he finished as he was one of the quicker qualifiers in practice and he advanced to the main event from his heat race each night. During both main events, Hansen was caught in first turn mishaps that put him in last place. “I had a lot of bad luck this weekend,” said Hansen. “I went down in both main events during first turn pile-ups. I rode pretty well. It is hard to move up on a tight track like we race on at the Open.” Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:54:31 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Monster-Energy-Kawasakis-Villopoto-Returns-to-Racing-at-the-US-Open/BLOG/1074694/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-12T22:54:31Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road [image][image][image]Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto had a very successful return to racing after having knee surgery in June. The 21-year-old rider won two head-to-head battles, two heat races and finished second in Saturday night’s main event to finish fourth overall. Josh Hansen rode for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and finished 12th overall after being involved in first turn incidents both nights. In the 85cc Invitational, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green’s™ Adam Cianciarulo and Thomas Covington finished second and third respectively. Late Decision [image]Villopoto and the team didn’t originally plan on racing the U.S. Open. After two good weeks of riding at the Kawasaki practice track, a last minute decision was made to enter the event. Despite the short notice, Villopoto showed he would be a contender winning his one-on-one and heat race on Friday night. In the main event, he was running fifth and moving up through the field when he hit a tuff block and bent his shift lever back to the foot peg forcing him to retire early. Most of Saturday was a repeat of Friday as Villopoto once again swept his head-to-head battle and heat race. In the main event, he narrowly missed the holeshot, but took the lead in the next corner and led the first half of the race. By the checkered flag he was second place and despite Friday’s DNF, he just missed an overall podium position.“Saturday night was a lot better for me,” said Villopoto. “I got a good start in the main event and built up a bit of a lead. With only two weeks of riding I’m still not in race shape. I was only really able to charge for the first half of the race.” Back in the Saddle Villopoto’s return to racing could not have come at a more difficult event. The small, tight track forces riders to be perfect because every little mistake adds up. “A track like this makes it difficult to come right in and race,” said Villopoto. “The track was so tight; I was working every second of every lap. This track had everything a supercross track has only in a smaller stadium. It was a good second night for me and I’m glad I got a race in before Anaheim 1.” Runner-up Cianciarulo came into the 85cc invitational as the favorite and after Friday’s race he looked to be in position to bring home the gold boot awarded to the winner. On Saturday he rode a strong race, but contact all the way down the start straight kept him from getting a good start. In the short race, Cianciarulo was able to catch the leader on the final lap, but he couldn’t get by and had to settle for second. “I got hit right at the start and came out of the first corner in the back,” said Cianciarulo. “I moved into second pretty quick and started catching the leader. It was a pretty short race and I just ran out of time at the end. I had a lot of fun at the U.S. Open. Winning the race on Friday night gave me confidence heading into Saturday. Getting a good start was important and we just got tangled right out of the gate. I’m a little disappointed I didn’t go 1-1.” Podium Finish [image]After battling for a fifth place result on Friday night, Covington raced to the podium on Saturday to finish third in both the 85cc invitational race and overall.“The U.S. Open is so much fun,” said Covington. “The tracks both nights were very different. On Friday it was more difficult and on Saturday it was high speed. I need to work on my starts, but I’m happy with a podium finish.” Hard Days Night The U.S. Open was a classic case of Hansen riding better than he finished as he was one of the quicker qualifiers in practice and he advanced to the main event from his heat race each night. During both main events, Hansen was caught in first turn mishaps that put him in last place. “I had a lot of bad luck this weekend,” said Hansen. “I went down in both main events during first turn pile-ups. I rode pretty well. It is hard to move up on a tight track like we race on at the Open.” ama, dirtbike and motorcycle, motocross, mx, race, racing, supercross nonadult false Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Villopoto Returns to Racing at the U.S. Open text blog ama,dirtbike and motorcycle,motocross,mx,race,racing,supercross 177 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1074694 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Bobbitt-Wins-National-Enduro-Championship/BLOG/1006168/27589.html Mathews, IN – Shock Doctor/KTM rider Russell Bobbitt took home his third National Enduro Championship title at the tenth and final round of the series against his toughest competitor and teammate, 8-time champion Mike Lafferty.                                     Both Shock Doctor/KTM riders rode a strong race in the final battle for the championship. Bobbitt had a great start winning the first special test. The weather was cold but the racing was hot as Lafferty took the win at the second test and the race tightened. Lafferty continued to lead as they went on to the third, fourth and fifth test. “I knew I had to win the race to have any chance of winning the championship,” commented Lafferty. Bobbitt came back and took the win on the sixth test finishing just 25 seconds behind Lafferty for the overall.   “I won the race, which is what I needed to do, but the championship definitely went to the rider who performed consistently better this season and that is my teammate Russ,” stated Lafferty after the race.   “It was a nerve-racking day, but so is every race against Mike. It feels really good to win my third title,” remarked the newly crowned champion, Bobbitt. “I worked really hard this season and couldn’t be happier to win this championship. A championship is always the best way to end the season and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my Shock Doctor/KTM team.”   Bobbitt will leave for Portugal Monday morning heading to the ISDE where he will compete as a member of the USA Junior Trophy Team.   Overall Results – 1)      Mike Lafferty – KTM 2)      Russell Bobbitt – KTM *Champion 3)      Nick Fahringer – Husaberg   Overall Points – 1)      Russell Bobbitt – 267 2)      Mike Lafferty – 266 3)      Brad Bakken – 175 Mathews, IN – Shock Doctor/KTM rider Russell Bobbitt took home his third National Enduro Championship title at the tenth and final round of the series against his toughest competitor and teammate, 8-time champion Mike Lafferty.                                     Both Shock Doctor/KTM riders rode a strong race in the final battle for the championship. Bobbitt had a great start winning the first special test. The weather was cold but the racing was hot as Lafferty took the win at the second test and the race tightened. Lafferty continued to lead as they went on to the third, fourth and fifth test. “I knew I had to win the race to have any chance of winning the championship,” commented Lafferty. Bobbitt came back and took the win on the sixth test finishing just 25 seconds behind Lafferty for the overall.   “I won the race, which is what I needed to do, but the championship definitely went to the rider who performed consistently better this season and that is my teammate Russ,” stated Lafferty after the race.   “It was a nerve-racking day, but so is every race against Mike. It feels really good to win my third title,” remarked the newly crowned champion, Bobbitt. “I worked really hard this season and couldn’t be happier to win this championship. A championship is always the best way to end the season and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my Shock Doctor/KTM team.”   Bobbitt will leave for Portugal Monday morning heading to the ISDE where he will compete as a member of the USA Junior Trophy Team.   Overall Results – 1)      Mike Lafferty – KTM 2)      Russell Bobbitt – KTM *Champion 3)      Nick Fahringer – Husaberg   Overall Points – 1)      Russell Bobbitt – 267 2)      Mike Lafferty – 266 3)      Brad Bakken – 175 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:36:31 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Bobbitt-Wins-National-Enduro-Championship/BLOG/1006168/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-08T15:36:31Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Mathews, IN – Shock Doctor/KTM rider Russell Bobbitt took home his third National Enduro Championship title at the tenth and final round of the series against his toughest competitor and teammate, 8-time champion Mike Lafferty.                                     Both Shock Doctor/KTM riders rode a strong race in the final battle for the championship. Bobbitt had a great start winning the first special test. The weather was cold but the racing was hot as Lafferty took the win at the second test and the race tightened. Lafferty continued to lead as they went on to the third, fourth and fifth test. “I knew I had to win the race to have any chance of winning the championship,” commented Lafferty. Bobbitt came back and took the win on the sixth test finishing just 25 seconds behind Lafferty for the overall.   “I won the race, which is what I needed to do, but the championship definitely went to the rider who performed consistently better this season and that is my teammate Russ,” stated Lafferty after the race.   “It was a nerve-racking day, but so is every race against Mike. It feels really good to win my third title,” remarked the newly crowned champion, Bobbitt. “I worked really hard this season and couldn’t be happier to win this championship. A championship is always the best way to end the season and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my Shock Doctor/KTM team.”   Bobbitt will leave for Portugal Monday morning heading to the ISDE where he will compete as a member of the USA Junior Trophy Team.   Overall Results – 1)      Mike Lafferty – KTM 2)      Russell Bobbitt – KTM *Champion 3)      Nick Fahringer – Husaberg   Overall Points – 1)      Russell Bobbitt – 267 2)      Mike Lafferty – 266 3)      Brad Bakken – 175 ama, dirtbike and motorcycle, race, racing nonadult false Bobbitt Wins National Enduro Championship text blog ama,dirtbike and motorcycle,race,racing 147 20 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1006168 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Husqvarna-Heats-Up-EnduroCross-Round-4/BLOG/995889/27589.html style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"Graffunder leads Pro Jr. Fight.   [image]October 5, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- It was time to lace up the gloves and step into the ring as 57 of the best EnduroCross competitors in the world showed up for a prizefight in Columbus, Ohio, last Saturday night. When all was said and done, a pair of Husqvarna rookies had punched their Zip-Ty Racing-prepped TC250s to top 10 finishes.During the past two rounds of the 2009 AMA EnduroCross season, hard-charging Canadian  continues to be a contender, while his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna teammate Gary Sutherlin, has posted solid performances as both riders become faster and more comfortable with each EnduroCross lap. While the tough Columbus track proved troublesome for many of the season's regular front finishers, Graffunder and Sutherlin found the situation to their liking and dug deep to finish strong, 6th and 8th places respectively. With his 6th place finish in Columbus, Cory Graffunder is now in 4th place overall (just 3 points out of 3rd). More importantly, the hard-hitting Canadian now owns the lead for the E3 Spark Plugs EnduroCross Pro Jr. Championship.Meanwhile, Gary Sutherlin's 8th place finish in Columbus places him in 10th overall for the season, just 4 points out of 9th place. Look for both of these riders to come into Round #5 in Denver, Colorado, on October 24th ready to battle.Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna Team#110 Cory Graffunder#40 Gary Sutherlin style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"Graffunder leads Pro Jr. Fight.   [image]October 5, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- It was time to lace up the gloves and step into the ring as 57 of the best EnduroCross competitors in the world showed up for a prizefight in Columbus, Ohio, last Saturday night. When all was said and done, a pair of Husqvarna rookies had punched their Zip-Ty Racing-prepped TC250s to top 10 finishes.During the past two rounds of the 2009 AMA EnduroCross season, hard-charging Canadian  continues to be a contender, while his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna teammate Gary Sutherlin, has posted solid performances as both riders become faster and more comfortable with each EnduroCross lap. While the tough Columbus track proved troublesome for many of the season's regular front finishers, Graffunder and Sutherlin found the situation to their liking and dug deep to finish strong, 6th and 8th places respectively. With his 6th place finish in Columbus, Cory Graffunder is now in 4th place overall (just 3 points out of 3rd). More importantly, the hard-hitting Canadian now owns the lead for the E3 Spark Plugs EnduroCross Pro Jr. Championship.Meanwhile, Gary Sutherlin's 8th place finish in Columbus places him in 10th overall for the season, just 4 points out of 9th place. Look for both of these riders to come into Round #5 in Denver, Colorado, on October 24th ready to battle.Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna Team#110 Cory Graffunder#40 Gary Sutherlin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:12:04 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Husqvarna-Heats-Up-EnduroCross-Round-4/BLOG/995889/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-06T22:12:04Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: black; font-size: x-small;"style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"Graffunder leads Pro Jr. Fight.   [image]October 5, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- It was time to lace up the gloves and step into the ring as 57 of the best EnduroCross competitors in the world showed up for a prizefight in Columbus, Ohio, last Saturday night. When all was said and done, a pair of Husqvarna rookies had punched their Zip-Ty Racing-prepped TC250s to top 10 finishes.During the past two rounds of the 2009 AMA EnduroCross season, hard-charging Canadian  continues to be a contender, while his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna teammate Gary Sutherlin, has posted solid performances as both riders become faster and more comfortable with each EnduroCross lap. While the tough Columbus track proved troublesome for many of the season's regular front finishers, Graffunder and Sutherlin found the situation to their liking and dug deep to finish strong, 6th and 8th places respectively. With his 6th place finish in Columbus, Cory Graffunder is now in 4th place overall (just 3 points out of 3rd). More importantly, the hard-hitting Canadian now owns the lead for the E3 Spark Plugs EnduroCross Pro Jr. Championship.Meanwhile, Gary Sutherlin's 8th place finish in Columbus places him in 10th overall for the season, just 4 points out of 9th place. Look for both of these riders to come into Round #5 in Denver, Colorado, on October 24th ready to battle.Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna Team#110 Cory Graffunder#40 Gary Sutherlin dirtbike and motorcycle nonadult false Husqvarna Heats Up EnduroCross Round 4 text blog dirtbike and motorcycle 153 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 995889 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Timmy-Weigand-Dominates/BLOG/995837/27589.html style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"[image]JCR/Honda's Timmy Weigand takes 1st overall in the 250 and 450 Pro division at the 2009 Dodge Nationals. Fresh off a dramatic holeshot & podium finish, aboard his Honda CRF450R at the high profile Glen Helen WORCS round, Timmy Weigand headed up to Hangtown MX in Sacramento, CA to race the Dodge Nationals. Against some stiff competition Timmy was on a mission to put his Honda on top of the box and that is exactly what happend. Cleaning house and taking the overall win in both the 250 and 450 pro classes. Congratulations Timmy on a great race! By the time most of you read this Timmy and his CRF250R will have landed in Portugal for the 2009 ISDE. You can check out www.ISDE.tv or www.JCRHonda.com for race updates as it happens over the next 10 days. style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"[image]JCR/Honda's Timmy Weigand takes 1st overall in the 250 and 450 Pro division at the 2009 Dodge Nationals. Fresh off a dramatic holeshot & podium finish, aboard his Honda CRF450R at the high profile Glen Helen WORCS round, Timmy Weigand headed up to Hangtown MX in Sacramento, CA to race the Dodge Nationals. Against some stiff competition Timmy was on a mission to put his Honda on top of the box and that is exactly what happend. Cleaning house and taking the overall win in both the 250 and 450 pro classes. Congratulations Timmy on a great race! By the time most of you read this Timmy and his CRF250R will have landed in Portugal for the 2009 ISDE. You can check out www.ISDE.tv or www.JCRHonda.com for race updates as it happens over the next 10 days. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:08:30 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Timmy-Weigand-Dominates/BLOG/995837/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-06T22:08:30Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="margin-top: 5px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"style="color: #1e5c29; text-decoration: underline;"[image]JCR/Honda's Timmy Weigand takes 1st overall in the 250 and 450 Pro division at the 2009 Dodge Nationals. Fresh off a dramatic holeshot & podium finish, aboard his Honda CRF450R at the high profile Glen Helen WORCS round, Timmy Weigand headed up to Hangtown MX in Sacramento, CA to race the Dodge Nationals. Against some stiff competition Timmy was on a mission to put his Honda on top of the box and that is exactly what happend. Cleaning house and taking the overall win in both the 250 and 450 pro classes. Congratulations Timmy on a great race! By the time most of you read this Timmy and his CRF250R will have landed in Portugal for the 2009 ISDE. You can check out www.ISDE.tv or www.JCRHonda.com for race updates as it happens over the next 10 days. dirtbike and motorcycle nonadult false Timmy Weigand Dominates text blog dirtbike and motorcycle 141 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 995837 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_BURSON-CLOSES-IN-ON-2009-USDR-TITLE/BLOG/888944/27589.html Husqvarna Rider Blazes Red Mountain Race [image]October 2, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ --Continuing the blistering pace he set two seasons back, Nick Burson scorched his way to another overall win at Round #3 of the U.S. Desert Racing series. Despite the heat, some 100 riders showed up to do battle in the blazing sun in Red Mountain, California. "The conditions at Red Mountain were the hottest of the year," said the somewhat fried Nick Burson after the race. "It was quite possibly THE hottest conditions I've ever raced under, but I hydrated all morning and tried to take it easy. I usually run my suspension set-up softer than most riders anyway, but also kept the bike in a higher gear for lower RPM whenever possible. That's how you survive in hot, technical conditions like this."While Burson was a bit beat up, his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna TXC 510 never missed a beat in the punishing 105-degree heat. In fact, Nick's trusty Husky hasn't had so much of a hiccup through the first three rounds of the season. Nick got off to a good start and ran second for the first three laps of the 75 mile, five lap event. However he passed for the lead going into the fourth lap and cruised to the win."I babied the bike... and myself a little there," he admits. Of course Nick neglected to mention he was still sore from a collision suffered during the start of the AMA National Hare & Hound he raced a day earlier in Wendover, NV. "Just banged up a little bit, no big deal," says the desert hotshoe.With just two rounds left in the 2009 season, the defending 2007 and 2008 USDR #1 plate holder only needs finish at round #4 to take the 2009 Pro title. "Now that is hot," jokes Burson. Husqvarna Rider Blazes Red Mountain Race [image]October 2, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ --Continuing the blistering pace he set two seasons back, Nick Burson scorched his way to another overall win at Round #3 of the U.S. Desert Racing series. Despite the heat, some 100 riders showed up to do battle in the blazing sun in Red Mountain, California. "The conditions at Red Mountain were the hottest of the year," said the somewhat fried Nick Burson after the race. "It was quite possibly THE hottest conditions I've ever raced under, but I hydrated all morning and tried to take it easy. I usually run my suspension set-up softer than most riders anyway, but also kept the bike in a higher gear for lower RPM whenever possible. That's how you survive in hot, technical conditions like this."While Burson was a bit beat up, his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna TXC 510 never missed a beat in the punishing 105-degree heat. In fact, Nick's trusty Husky hasn't had so much of a hiccup through the first three rounds of the season. Nick got off to a good start and ran second for the first three laps of the 75 mile, five lap event. However he passed for the lead going into the fourth lap and cruised to the win."I babied the bike... and myself a little there," he admits. Of course Nick neglected to mention he was still sore from a collision suffered during the start of the AMA National Hare & Hound he raced a day earlier in Wendover, NV. "Just banged up a little bit, no big deal," says the desert hotshoe.With just two rounds left in the 2009 season, the defending 2007 and 2008 USDR #1 plate holder only needs finish at round #4 to take the 2009 Pro title. "Now that is hot," jokes Burson. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:11:08 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_BURSON-CLOSES-IN-ON-2009-USDR-TITLE/BLOG/888944/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-02T20:11:08Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Husqvarna Rider Blazes Red Mountain Race [image]October 2, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ --Continuing the blistering pace he set two seasons back, Nick Burson scorched his way to another overall win at Round #3 of the U.S. Desert Racing series. Despite the heat, some 100 riders showed up to do battle in the blazing sun in Red Mountain, California. "The conditions at Red Mountain were the hottest of the year," said the somewhat fried Nick Burson after the race. "It was quite possibly THE hottest conditions I've ever raced under, but I hydrated all morning and tried to take it easy. I usually run my suspension set-up softer than most riders anyway, but also kept the bike in a higher gear for lower RPM whenever possible. That's how you survive in hot, technical conditions like this."While Burson was a bit beat up, his Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna TXC 510 never missed a beat in the punishing 105-degree heat. In fact, Nick's trusty Husky hasn't had so much of a hiccup through the first three rounds of the season. Nick got off to a good start and ran second for the first three laps of the 75 mile, five lap event. However he passed for the lead going into the fourth lap and cruised to the win."I babied the bike... and myself a little there," he admits. Of course Nick neglected to mention he was still sore from a collision suffered during the start of the AMA National Hare & Hound he raced a day earlier in Wendover, NV. "Just banged up a little bit, no big deal," says the desert hotshoe.With just two rounds left in the 2009 season, the defending 2007 and 2008 USDR #1 plate holder only needs finish at round #4 to take the 2009 Pro title. "Now that is hot," jokes Burson. desert, dirtbike and motorcycle, husqvarna, race, racing, usdr nonadult false BURSON CLOSES IN ON 2009 USDR TITLE text blog desert,dirtbike and motorcycle,husqvarna,race,racing,usdr 162 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 888944 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_HM-Motorsports-September-Race-Report/BLOG/888471/27589.html WORCS- Rnd #7- , Devore, Ca Bakersfield, Ca- 9/27/09: H&M Motorsports returned to the famous Glen Helen track, where Haagsma would take on Rnd #7 of the World Off-Road Championship series.  Davi came into round 7, knowing he had to keep a good run here in the late rounds as Motoworks’s pilot, Zimmerman was ahead in points. Davi in classic Davi fashion motored his way to a first place overall and continue to let people know he is not one to be reckon with. Although Davi picked up another win, Zimmerman was able to post a 3rd place O/A and secure the 2009 Pro-Am Championship. Haagsma did finish off the year with a Production A Championship in the WORCS series and now looks to roll into Mesquite (WORCS finals) and win out the 2009 season. "This was a bitter sweet win for us, although we didn’t have enough to win the Championship, Davi continues to run strong and were looking for two in a row at Mesquite. We (H&M Motorsports) would like to congratulate Dillon Zimmerman on his 2009 Pro-Am Championship.  He earned it, with his horrible accident in ITP and his continuos consistency, he deserves high props for his efforts for sure."  Allan McCostlin of H&M Motorsports ITP- Rnd #7- Surprise, Az H&M’s Davi Haagsma would come into Surprise, pushing his efforts in the Open Pro class and continue to gain this MX experience for 2009.  Haagsma would not disappoint as he would post 5-2 motos and secure a 4th O/A and retain 2nd in points on the year in ITP Open Pro.  * Note from Davi Haagsma “I really want to take time this month and thank my trainer Vernie Ogdon.  That guy has been keeping me in shape all year and it shows in these WORCS 2-hr motos. Also- Elka Suspension was superb this past weekend in WORCS, soaking up all the rocks and ruts that the back end of Glen Helen has and Curtis built me a bulletproof engine. No DNF’s this year related to mechanical shows how good these engines are for these high profile races ” said team pilot Davi Haagsma WORCS- Rnd #7- , Devore, Ca Bakersfield, Ca- 9/27/09: H&M Motorsports returned to the famous Glen Helen track, where Haagsma would take on Rnd #7 of the World Off-Road Championship series.  Davi came into round 7, knowing he had to keep a good run here in the late rounds as Motoworks’s pilot, Zimmerman was ahead in points. Davi in classic Davi fashion motored his way to a first place overall and continue to let people know he is not one to be reckon with. Although Davi picked up another win, Zimmerman was able to post a 3rd place O/A and secure the 2009 Pro-Am Championship. Haagsma did finish off the year with a Production A Championship in the WORCS series and now looks to roll into Mesquite (WORCS finals) and win out the 2009 season. "This was a bitter sweet win for us, although we didn’t have enough to win the Championship, Davi continues to run strong and were looking for two in a row at Mesquite. We (H&M Motorsports) would like to congratulate Dillon Zimmerman on his 2009 Pro-Am Championship.  He earned it, with his horrible accident in ITP and his continuos consistency, he deserves high props for his efforts for sure."  Allan McCostlin of H&M Motorsports ITP- Rnd #7- Surprise, Az H&M’s Davi Haagsma would come into Surprise, pushing his efforts in the Open Pro class and continue to gain this MX experience for 2009.  Haagsma would not disappoint as he would post 5-2 motos and secure a 4th O/A and retain 2nd in points on the year in ITP Open Pro.  * Note from Davi Haagsma “I really want to take time this month and thank my trainer Vernie Ogdon.  That guy has been keeping me in shape all year and it shows in these WORCS 2-hr motos. Also- Elka Suspension was superb this past weekend in WORCS, soaking up all the rocks and ruts that the back end of Glen Helen has and Curtis built me a bulletproof engine. No DNF’s this year related to mechanical shows how good these engines are for these high profile races ” said team pilot Davi Haagsma Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:57:53 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_HM-Motorsports-September-Race-Report/BLOG/888471/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-02T15:57:53Z ATV and Quad My Off-Road WORCS- Rnd #7- , Devore, Ca Bakersfield, Ca- 9/27/09: H&M Motorsports returned to the famous Glen Helen track, where Haagsma would take on Rnd #7 of the World Off-Road Championship series.  Davi came into round 7, knowing he had to keep a good run here in the late rounds as Motoworks’s pilot, Zimmerman was ahead in points. Davi in classic Davi fashion motored his way to a first place overall and continue to let people know he is not one to be reckon with. Although Davi picked up another win, Zimmerman was able to post a 3rd place O/A and secure the 2009 Pro-Am Championship. Haagsma did finish off the year with a Production A Championship in the WORCS series and now looks to roll into Mesquite (WORCS finals) and win out the 2009 season. "This was a bitter sweet win for us, although we didn’t have enough to win the Championship, Davi continues to run strong and were looking for two in a row at Mesquite. We (H&M Motorsports) would like to congratulate Dillon Zimmerman on his 2009 Pro-Am Championship.  He earned it, with his horrible accident in ITP and his continuos consistency, he deserves high props for his efforts for sure."  Allan McCostlin of H&M Motorsports ITP- Rnd #7- Surprise, Az H&M’s Davi Haagsma would come into Surprise, pushing his efforts in the Open Pro class and continue to gain this MX experience for 2009.  Haagsma would not disappoint as he would post 5-2 motos and secure a 4th O/A and retain 2nd in points on the year in ITP Open Pro.  * Note from Davi Haagsma “I really want to take time this month and thank my trainer Vernie Ogdon.  That guy has been keeping me in shape all year and it shows in these WORCS 2-hr motos. Also- Elka Suspension was superb this past weekend in WORCS, soaking up all the rocks and ruts that the back end of Glen Helen has and Curtis built me a bulletproof engine. No DNF’s this year related to mechanical shows how good these engines are for these high profile races ” said team pilot Davi Haagsma atv and quad, kawasaki, worcs nonadult false H&M Motorsport's September Race Report text blog atv and quad,kawasaki,worcs 150 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 888471 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Dietrich-to-Rock-Rockwell-in-2010/BLOG/875840/27589.html style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"Salt Lake City, UT: 10/01/09- Ricky Dietrich, the defending 2008 AMA Endurocross Champion, 2008 AMA Athlete of the Year & 2006 WORCS National Pro champ will sport Rockwell in 2010 & 2011.  JR Publications & Rockwell finalized the deal late this week for Ricky to sport the infamous Rockwell hardware.  Dietrich will wear the select line of Rockwell watches along with the Rockwell apparel during the next two seasons. “I’m very happy to partner with Rockwell.  Jason told me about this early last week and I think I jumped on line that night to pick my favorites out.  They have a very cool line of watches and I am proud to represent them, rather its on the podium, the pits or a casual night out on the town. They have a very cool and unique product for sure.” Ricky Dietrich “Rockwell is very excited to add Ricky to the Rockwell family.  He is one of the most versatile and exciting racers on a motorcycle. His committment to racing matches up with the committment Rockwell makes to its Watches.  He fits in with the Rockwell lifestyle and we are stoked to have him "Rockin Rockwell"! Rich Egget of Rockwell Time Ricky will sport the new Rook- Phantom/Diamonds at the final WORCS weekend on October, 25th in Mesquite. Dietrich sits 2nd in points as he looks to make one last run at the 2009 WORCS Championship in just three weeks away.   style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"Salt Lake City, UT: 10/01/09- Ricky Dietrich, the defending 2008 AMA Endurocross Champion, 2008 AMA Athlete of the Year & 2006 WORCS National Pro champ will sport Rockwell in 2010 & 2011.  JR Publications & Rockwell finalized the deal late this week for Ricky to sport the infamous Rockwell hardware.  Dietrich will wear the select line of Rockwell watches along with the Rockwell apparel during the next two seasons. “I’m very happy to partner with Rockwell.  Jason told me about this early last week and I think I jumped on line that night to pick my favorites out.  They have a very cool line of watches and I am proud to represent them, rather its on the podium, the pits or a casual night out on the town. They have a very cool and unique product for sure.” Ricky Dietrich “Rockwell is very excited to add Ricky to the Rockwell family.  He is one of the most versatile and exciting racers on a motorcycle. His committment to racing matches up with the committment Rockwell makes to its Watches.  He fits in with the Rockwell lifestyle and we are stoked to have him "Rockin Rockwell"! Rich Egget of Rockwell Time Ricky will sport the new Rook- Phantom/Diamonds at the final WORCS weekend on October, 25th in Mesquite. Dietrich sits 2nd in points as he looks to make one last run at the 2009 WORCS Championship in just three weeks away.   Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:04:48 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Dietrich-to-Rock-Rockwell-in-2010/BLOG/875840/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-01T21:04:48Z My Off-Road style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"style="text-decoration: underline;"Salt Lake City, UT: 10/01/09- Ricky Dietrich, the defending 2008 AMA Endurocross Champion, 2008 AMA Athlete of the Year & 2006 WORCS National Pro champ will sport Rockwell in 2010 & 2011.  JR Publications & Rockwell finalized the deal late this week for Ricky to sport the infamous Rockwell hardware.  Dietrich will wear the select line of Rockwell watches along with the Rockwell apparel during the next two seasons. “I’m very happy to partner with Rockwell.  Jason told me about this early last week and I think I jumped on line that night to pick my favorites out.  They have a very cool line of watches and I am proud to represent them, rather its on the podium, the pits or a casual night out on the town. They have a very cool and unique product for sure.” Ricky Dietrich “Rockwell is very excited to add Ricky to the Rockwell family.  He is one of the most versatile and exciting racers on a motorcycle. His committment to racing matches up with the committment Rockwell makes to its Watches.  He fits in with the Rockwell lifestyle and we are stoked to have him "Rockin Rockwell"! Rich Egget of Rockwell Time Ricky will sport the new Rook- Phantom/Diamonds at the final WORCS weekend on October, 25th in Mesquite. Dietrich sits 2nd in points as he looks to make one last run at the 2009 WORCS Championship in just three weeks away.   nonadult false Dietrich to “Rock” Rockwell in 2010 text blog 100 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 875840 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_DATS-Racing-September-News/BLOG/875752/27589.html [image]St. George, UT; 09/29/09-DATS Racing made the trip to Southern California this past weekend, to take on Round #7 of the 2009 WORCS Racing ATV series.  Robbie Mitchell & Johnny Shafe of DATS Racing’s Pro team were ready to go and Glen Helen was just the place to let go towards the seasons end.  With one more round to go, Glen Helen, located just outside of Los Angeles would mark the last California round before the team will head home next month for the finals in Mesquite, Nv. DATS Racing in normal professional fashion helped propel their boys into the top ten with a respectable 7th for Shafe & 8th for Mitchell.   “WOW- This felt good to get in the top ten and especially with both of our guys.  It’s been a long year with injuries and a few mishaps, so I am really happy for Johnny & Robbie as they look to finish out well here in the series. We all are looking forward to our home race next month in Mesquite and cap off the season with two more top rides.” Darin Snow- team manager of DATS Racing [image][image]“I had a great ride after what I dealt with. I cracked a case with a rock getting sucked into my chain on my A ride and had to compete on my back-up bike. I ended up doing really well. Just shows that the Kawasaki builds a great machine.” Johnny Shafe   DATS would like to thank all of their sponsors as they continue to show great support in their 2009 season efforts. Thanks again from everyone on the team.   [image]St. George, UT; 09/29/09-DATS Racing made the trip to Southern California this past weekend, to take on Round #7 of the 2009 WORCS Racing ATV series.  Robbie Mitchell & Johnny Shafe of DATS Racing’s Pro team were ready to go and Glen Helen was just the place to let go towards the seasons end.  With one more round to go, Glen Helen, located just outside of Los Angeles would mark the last California round before the team will head home next month for the finals in Mesquite, Nv. DATS Racing in normal professional fashion helped propel their boys into the top ten with a respectable 7th for Shafe & 8th for Mitchell.   “WOW- This felt good to get in the top ten and especially with both of our guys.  It’s been a long year with injuries and a few mishaps, so I am really happy for Johnny & Robbie as they look to finish out well here in the series. We all are looking forward to our home race next month in Mesquite and cap off the season with two more top rides.” Darin Snow- team manager of DATS Racing [image][image]“I had a great ride after what I dealt with. I cracked a case with a rock getting sucked into my chain on my A ride and had to compete on my back-up bike. I ended up doing really well. Just shows that the Kawasaki builds a great machine.” Johnny Shafe   DATS would like to thank all of their sponsors as they continue to show great support in their 2009 season efforts. Thanks again from everyone on the team.   Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:08:25 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_DATS-Racing-September-News/BLOG/875752/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-01T20:08:25Z ATV and Quad My Off-Road [image]St. George, UT; 09/29/09-DATS Racing made the trip to Southern California this past weekend, to take on Round #7 of the 2009 WORCS Racing ATV series.  Robbie Mitchell & Johnny Shafe of DATS Racing’s Pro team were ready to go and Glen Helen was just the place to let go towards the seasons end.  With one more round to go, Glen Helen, located just outside of Los Angeles would mark the last California round before the team will head home next month for the finals in Mesquite, Nv. DATS Racing in normal professional fashion helped propel their boys into the top ten with a respectable 7th for Shafe & 8th for Mitchell.   “WOW- This felt good to get in the top ten and especially with both of our guys.  It’s been a long year with injuries and a few mishaps, so I am really happy for Johnny & Robbie as they look to finish out well here in the series. We all are looking forward to our home race next month in Mesquite and cap off the season with two more top rides.” Darin Snow- team manager of DATS Racing [image][image]“I had a great ride after what I dealt with. I cracked a case with a rock getting sucked into my chain on my A ride and had to compete on my back-up bike. I ended up doing really well. Just shows that the Kawasaki builds a great machine.” Johnny Shafe   DATS would like to thank all of their sponsors as they continue to show great support in their 2009 season efforts. Thanks again from everyone on the team.   atv and quad, dats, kawasaki nonadult false DATS Racing September News text blog atv and quad,dats,kawasaki 127 0 5.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 875752 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Rick-Sieman-A-Tear-Jerker/BLOG/875480/27589.html Recently an Off-Road.com reader wrote in to our Dirtbike Columnist Rick Sieman: "I am a long time fan of your magazine column work. I have even begun writing stories of my own riding experiences, attempting to do it in your style, that I liked so much. One of my favorites of all time was the "Tear Jerkers". The routine, painful things that happen to us out in the garage working on the bike. I would love to read it again, any chance of getting to see it?Thanks.Mike"Here you go:TEAR-JERKERS(Whenever I hear about a baseball player not playing because of a sprained knee, or some other pussy injury, I just read this column and figure I must be a hell of a man. Or in a really stupid sport.)By Rick SiemanTear-jerkers. We're not talking about when Ramone leaves Belinda for an under-aged goat brander from Seville and gets hit by a train and a bus. Nope. We're talking about real life tear-jerkers … the kind that can bring a grown man to his knees, eyeballs moistened, hurting too much to even curse. Let me explain: A short time back I was working on my bike, quite peacefully, mind you, getting it ready for the weekend. Now, I have a habit of sticking the screwdriver I'm using into the footpeg. That way I can find it easily. Anyway, I had just put the shiny new Craftsman straight-slot screwdriver into the peg and turned my attention to removing the airbox cover and the filter, when the phone rang. I got up from the milk crate and drove—literally drove!—the tip of the screwdriver into my left leg, right above the knee. Using my lightning-quick racer-trained reflexes, I immediately fell to the floor, moaning like a kicked poodle, tears welling up in my lagoon-blue eyes. Tear-jerker. A friend of mind was fixing a cracked pipe on his Yamaha by carefully welding along the spider-webbed damage, taking his time, doing it right. He set the welding rod down, removed the welding goggles, studied the weld, then put the goggles back on to weld a bit more. When he picked up the welding rod, it was by the hot end. Tearjerker. Once I was in a desert race, doing rather poorly, if memory serves correctly, and I smashed my right foot into a rock that was hooked directly to China. The pain was blinding and caused white dots to swirl in front of my eyes. However, it was not a tearjerker. I was only five miles or so from the finish, and I had no choice but to ride in. After picking up the bike, I got back on, found neutral, and gave a boot to the kickstarter, with the swollen toes pointed out. On the third kick the bike fired, but the kickstarter slipped up and slapped me on the back of the leg, just above the boot. Serious pain, but still not a tear-jerker. Rather carefully, I rode back toward the finish line, with the entire right limb throbbing like a wounded tuna. After a few miles, the foot hurt so much that I could no longer keep my heel on the footpeg. So I held the foot in the air and rode even slower. About one-quarter mile from the pits, I rode through a little gully, and the suspension gently bottomed out. This lowered the injured foot just the correct amount, and it made contact with a grapefruit- sized rock, toe first. Real tear-jerker! My friend George was racing at Saddleback one fine, clear Saturday, and he related this tale: He got off the line a fraction late and had to gas it hard to get to mid-pack. As he neared the top of the long start straight, a rock lazily left the rear knobby of the bike in front of him and arced through the air. He tilted his head to one side to play it safe, and the bike moved over slightly with his body. The rock then dropped gently right into his groin, hitting him in ... how shall we say it?... one of the family jewels. The pain was intense enough to make him suck in his breath, curl up into a ball and make no attempt whatsoever at trying the first turn. He merely rode through the turn, fell on the ground at one mile per hour and lay there, feet in the air, whimpering. Tearjerker. Recently I ran into a series of minor cuts and scrapes that were more infuriating than anything else. First off, I cut open my right thumb on a sharp-edged hose clamp while removing the carb. After a few minutes, I forgot about that. Then, a bit later, a screwdriver slipped and my left palm got a nice little gash. I sucked on that for a few minutes to cleanse the wound and then proceeded. A half hour later, a wrench slipped, and I gashed open the backs of two knuckles on the footpeg. This was getting monotonous. Twenty minutes later, I got a three-inch white-meat cut on the back of my left hand while trimming a zip tie with a dull razor blade. Not much time passed before my right hand got pinched in the toolbox lid. I more or less wrote off these petty injuries and went about the business of shaping up my bike for the next day. At 11:15 that night, I was just about done, with only the air filter left. It had been hanging up all day to dry, so I grabbed it and got out a bottle of filter oil to wrap up the job. With the filter in my left hand, I poured a liberal amount of Maxima filter oil on the foam and began to work it in really well. At this point, I realized that my hands had no less than ten open wounds! People have received medals for less serious injuries. Well, what could I do? My hands were already covered with the filter oil, and the cuts were thoroughly saturated. With tears in my eyes, I squeezed the oil through the foam, then stumbled into the laundry room and turned on the hot water and squeezed liquid soap into my greasy hands. And washed them. King of the tear-jerkers!*** Recently an Off-Road.com reader wrote in to our Dirtbike Columnist Rick Sieman: "I am a long time fan of your magazine column work. I have even begun writing stories of my own riding experiences, attempting to do it in your style, that I liked so much. One of my favorites of all time was the "Tear Jerkers". The routine, painful things that happen to us out in the garage working on the bike. I would love to read it again, any chance of getting to see it?Thanks.Mike"Here you go:TEAR-JERKERS(Whenever I hear about a baseball player not playing because of a sprained knee, or some other pussy injury, I just read this column and figure I must be a hell of a man. Or in a really stupid sport.)By Rick SiemanTear-jerkers. We're not talking about when Ramone leaves Belinda for an under-aged goat brander from Seville and gets hit by a train and a bus. Nope. We're talking about real life tear-jerkers … the kind that can bring a grown man to his knees, eyeballs moistened, hurting too much to even curse. Let me explain: A short time back I was working on my bike, quite peacefully, mind you, getting it ready for the weekend. Now, I have a habit of sticking the screwdriver I'm using into the footpeg. That way I can find it easily. Anyway, I had just put the shiny new Craftsman straight-slot screwdriver into the peg and turned my attention to removing the airbox cover and the filter, when the phone rang. I got up from the milk crate and drove—literally drove!—the tip of the screwdriver into my left leg, right above the knee. Using my lightning-quick racer-trained reflexes, I immediately fell to the floor, moaning like a kicked poodle, tears welling up in my lagoon-blue eyes. Tear-jerker. A friend of mind was fixing a cracked pipe on his Yamaha by carefully welding along the spider-webbed damage, taking his time, doing it right. He set the welding rod down, removed the welding goggles, studied the weld, then put the goggles back on to weld a bit more. When he picked up the welding rod, it was by the hot end. Tearjerker. Once I was in a desert race, doing rather poorly, if memory serves correctly, and I smashed my right foot into a rock that was hooked directly to China. The pain was blinding and caused white dots to swirl in front of my eyes. However, it was not a tearjerker. I was only five miles or so from the finish, and I had no choice but to ride in. After picking up the bike, I got back on, found neutral, and gave a boot to the kickstarter, with the swollen toes pointed out. On the third kick the bike fired, but the kickstarter slipped up and slapped me on the back of the leg, just above the boot. Serious pain, but still not a tear-jerker. Rather carefully, I rode back toward the finish line, with the entire right limb throbbing like a wounded tuna. After a few miles, the foot hurt so much that I could no longer keep my heel on the footpeg. So I held the foot in the air and rode even slower. About one-quarter mile from the pits, I rode through a little gully, and the suspension gently bottomed out. This lowered the injured foot just the correct amount, and it made contact with a grapefruit- sized rock, toe first. Real tear-jerker! My friend George was racing at Saddleback one fine, clear Saturday, and he related this tale: He got off the line a fraction late and had to gas it hard to get to mid-pack. As he neared the top of the long start straight, a rock lazily left the rear knobby of the bike in front of him and arced through the air. He tilted his head to one side to play it safe, and the bike moved over slightly with his body. The rock then dropped gently right into his groin, hitting him in ... how shall we say it?... one of the family jewels. The pain was intense enough to make him suck in his breath, curl up into a ball and make no attempt whatsoever at trying the first turn. He merely rode through the turn, fell on the ground at one mile per hour and lay there, feet in the air, whimpering. Tearjerker. Recently I ran into a series of minor cuts and scrapes that were more infuriating than anything else. First off, I cut open my right thumb on a sharp-edged hose clamp while removing the carb. After a few minutes, I forgot about that. Then, a bit later, a screwdriver slipped and my left palm got a nice little gash. I sucked on that for a few minutes to cleanse the wound and then proceeded. A half hour later, a wrench slipped, and I gashed open the backs of two knuckles on the footpeg. This was getting monotonous. Twenty minutes later, I got a three-inch white-meat cut on the back of my left hand while trimming a zip tie with a dull razor blade. Not much time passed before my right hand got pinched in the toolbox lid. I more or less wrote off these petty injuries and went about the business of shaping up my bike for the next day. At 11:15 that night, I was just about done, with only the air filter left. It had been hanging up all day to dry, so I grabbed it and got out a bottle of filter oil to wrap up the job. With the filter in my left hand, I poured a liberal amount of Maxima filter oil on the foam and began to work it in really well. At this point, I realized that my hands had no less than ten open wounds! People have received medals for less serious injuries. Well, what could I do? My hands were already covered with the filter oil, and the cuts were thoroughly saturated. With tears in my eyes, I squeezed the oil through the foam, then stumbled into the laundry room and turned on the hot water and squeezed liquid soap into my greasy hands. And washed them. King of the tear-jerkers!*** Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:04:38 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Rick-Sieman-A-Tear-Jerker/BLOG/875480/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-10-01T17:04:38Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Recently an Off-Road.com reader wrote in to our Dirtbike Columnist Rick Sieman: "I am a long time fan of your magazine column work. I have even begun writing stories of my own riding experiences, attempting to do it in your style, that I liked so much. One of my favorites of all time was the "Tear Jerkers". The routine, painful things that happen to us out in the garage working on the bike. I would love to read it again, any chance of getting to see it?Thanks.Mike"Here you go:TEAR-JERKERS(Whenever I hear about a baseball player not playing because of a sprained knee, or some other pussy injury, I just read this column and figure I must be a hell of a man. Or in a really stupid sport.)By Rick SiemanTear-jerkers. We're not talking about when Ramone leaves Belinda for an under-aged goat brander from Seville and gets hit by a train and a bus. Nope. We're talking about real life tear-jerkers … the kind that can bring a grown man to his knees, eyeballs moistened, hurting too much to even curse. Let me explain: A short time back I was working on my bike, quite peacefully, mind you, getting it ready for the weekend. Now, I have a habit of sticking the screwdriver I'm using into the footpeg. That way I can find it easily. Anyway, I had just put the shiny new Craftsman straight-slot screwdriver into the peg and turned my attention to removing the airbox cover and the filter, when the phone rang. I got up from the milk crate and drove—literally drove!—the tip of the screwdriver into my left leg, right above the knee. Using my lightning-quick racer-trained reflexes, I immediately fell to the floor, moaning like a kicked poodle, tears welling up in my lagoon-blue eyes. Tear-jerker. A friend of mind was fixing a cracked pipe on his Yamaha by carefully welding along the spider-webbed damage, taking his time, doing it right. He set the welding rod down, removed the welding goggles, studied the weld, then put the goggles back on to weld a bit more. When he picked up the welding rod, it was by the hot end. Tearjerker. Once I was in a desert race, doing rather poorly, if memory serves correctly, and I smashed my right foot into a rock that was hooked directly to China. The pain was blinding and caused white dots to swirl in front of my eyes. However, it was not a tearjerker. I was only five miles or so from the finish, and I had no choice but to ride in. After picking up the bike, I got back on, found neutral, and gave a boot to the kickstarter, with the swollen toes pointed out. On the third kick the bike fired, but the kickstarter slipped up and slapped me on the back of the leg, just above the boot. Serious pain, but still not a tear-jerker. Rather carefully, I rode back toward the finish line, with the entire right limb throbbing like a wounded tuna. After a few miles, the foot hurt so much that I could no longer keep my heel on the footpeg. So I held the foot in the air and rode even slower. About one-quarter mile from the pits, I rode through a little gully, and the suspension gently bottomed out. This lowered the injured foot just the correct amount, and it made contact with a grapefruit- sized rock, toe first. Real tear-jerker! My friend George was racing at Saddleback one fine, clear Saturday, and he related this tale: He got off the line a fraction late and had to gas it hard to get to mid-pack. As he neared the top of the long start straight, a rock lazily left the rear knobby of the bike in front of him and arced through the air. He tilted his head to one side to play it safe, and the bike moved over slightly with his body. The rock then dropped gently right into his groin, hitting him in ... how shall we say it?... one of the family jewels. The pain was intense enough to make him suck in his breath, curl up into a ball and make no attempt whatsoever at trying the first turn. He merely rode through the turn, fell on the ground at one mile per hour and lay there, feet in the air, whimpering. Tearjerker. Recently I ran into a series of minor cuts and scrapes that were more infuriating than anything else. First off, I cut open my right thumb on a sharp-edged hose clamp while removing the carb. After a few minutes, I forgot about that. Then, a bit later, a screwdriver slipped and my left palm got a nice little gash. I sucked on that for a few minutes to cleanse the wound and then proceeded. A half hour later, a wrench slipped, and I gashed open the backs of two knuckles on the footpeg. This was getting monotonous. Twenty minutes later, I got a three-inch white-meat cut on the back of my left hand while trimming a zip tie with a dull razor blade. Not much time passed before my right hand got pinched in the toolbox lid. I more or less wrote off these petty injuries and went about the business of shaping up my bike for the next day. At 11:15 that night, I was just about done, with only the air filter left. It had been hanging up all day to dry, so I grabbed it and got out a bottle of filter oil to wrap up the job. With the filter in my left hand, I poured a liberal amount of Maxima filter oil on the foam and began to work it in really well. At this point, I realized that my hands had no less than ten open wounds! People have received medals for less serious injuries. Well, what could I do? My hands were already covered with the filter oil, and the cuts were thoroughly saturated. With tears in my eyes, I squeezed the oil through the foam, then stumbled into the laundry room and turned on the hot water and squeezed liquid soap into my greasy hands. And washed them. King of the tear-jerkers!*** dirtbike and motorcycle, monkeybutt, rick sieman, super hunky, vintage nonadult false Rick Sieman: A Tear Jerker text blog dirtbike and motorcycle,monkeybutt,rick sieman,super hunky,vintage 1104 21 5.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 875480 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Yoshimura-Congratulates-Chris-Borich-on-GNCC-Title/BLOG/859833/27589.html Chino, Calif. - September 28, 2009 - Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura's Chris Borich wrapped up the GNCC ATV Championship this weekend at the Yadkin Valley round of the 2009 series. This GNCC Championship Title was the first for Borich, Suzuki and Yoshimura. It was a dream season for Mr. Borich and his trusty QuadRacer R450 with eight wins and nine podiums. Although the series Championship has now been decided, there are still two more races up for grabs. Yoshimura's Vice President Brant Russell was enthusiastic about the title victory. "Chris has ridden great all year and it is particularly gratifying to see it pay off at the end of the day. On behalf of everyone at Yoshimura, we are honored to have Chris fly the Yoshimura colors." Russell also commented on the dominance of Suzuki this season: "It's been a great year for Suzuki ATV Racing. Dustin Wimmer took his Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura machine to the Championship in the AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship Series as well, making it a clean sweep for the dominant QuadRacer R450. It is obvious what the you need to win in ATV racing these days: a Suzuki QuadRacer R450, a lot of Rockstar to give you that great taste and energy, Makita Tools to help keep everything together, and a Yoshimura pipe to pump out the ponies. It's easy!" Borich was smart and consistent all year in capturing the number one plate from perennial winner Bill Ballance. Hopefully Borich will be running this number for a long time to come. "It feels really great winning this title and I hope to be able to repeat!" Chris said after the event. "It seems like everything came together this year and I couldn't be happier." Chino, Calif. - September 28, 2009 - Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura's Chris Borich wrapped up the GNCC ATV Championship this weekend at the Yadkin Valley round of the 2009 series. This GNCC Championship Title was the first for Borich, Suzuki and Yoshimura. It was a dream season for Mr. Borich and his trusty QuadRacer R450 with eight wins and nine podiums. Although the series Championship has now been decided, there are still two more races up for grabs. Yoshimura's Vice President Brant Russell was enthusiastic about the title victory. "Chris has ridden great all year and it is particularly gratifying to see it pay off at the end of the day. On behalf of everyone at Yoshimura, we are honored to have Chris fly the Yoshimura colors." Russell also commented on the dominance of Suzuki this season: "It's been a great year for Suzuki ATV Racing. Dustin Wimmer took his Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura machine to the Championship in the AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship Series as well, making it a clean sweep for the dominant QuadRacer R450. It is obvious what the you need to win in ATV racing these days: a Suzuki QuadRacer R450, a lot of Rockstar to give you that great taste and energy, Makita Tools to help keep everything together, and a Yoshimura pipe to pump out the ponies. It's easy!" Borich was smart and consistent all year in capturing the number one plate from perennial winner Bill Ballance. Hopefully Borich will be running this number for a long time to come. "It feels really great winning this title and I hope to be able to repeat!" Chris said after the event. "It seems like everything came together this year and I couldn't be happier." Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:29:58 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Yoshimura-Congratulates-Chris-Borich-on-GNCC-Title/BLOG/859833/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-09-28T21:29:58Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road Chino, Calif. - September 28, 2009 - Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura's Chris Borich wrapped up the GNCC ATV Championship this weekend at the Yadkin Valley round of the 2009 series. This GNCC Championship Title was the first for Borich, Suzuki and Yoshimura. It was a dream season for Mr. Borich and his trusty QuadRacer R450 with eight wins and nine podiums. Although the series Championship has now been decided, there are still two more races up for grabs. Yoshimura's Vice President Brant Russell was enthusiastic about the title victory. "Chris has ridden great all year and it is particularly gratifying to see it pay off at the end of the day. On behalf of everyone at Yoshimura, we are honored to have Chris fly the Yoshimura colors." Russell also commented on the dominance of Suzuki this season: "It's been a great year for Suzuki ATV Racing. Dustin Wimmer took his Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki/Yoshimura machine to the Championship in the AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship Series as well, making it a clean sweep for the dominant QuadRacer R450. It is obvious what the you need to win in ATV racing these days: a Suzuki QuadRacer R450, a lot of Rockstar to give you that great taste and energy, Makita Tools to help keep everything together, and a Yoshimura pipe to pump out the ponies. It's easy!" Borich was smart and consistent all year in capturing the number one plate from perennial winner Bill Ballance. Hopefully Borich will be running this number for a long time to come. "It feels really great winning this title and I hope to be able to repeat!" Chris said after the event. "It seems like everything came together this year and I couldn't be happier." atv, racing and competition nonadult false Yoshimura Congratulates Chris Borich on GNCC Title text blog atv,racing and competition 112 21 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 859833 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Yokley-GNCC-ATV-Race-Report-9-26-09/BLOG/859114/27589.html   The Yadkinville GNCC ATV Race Report Yadkinville, North Carolina, September 26, 2009   William Yokley finished 30th Overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 140 total entries with 17 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 21st Overall and 8th in the 22 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   Yadkinville is a really nice area to visit and a hotbed for ATV enthusiasts.  The race is usually run earlier in the year and is typically hot, dry and dusty.  This year was much cooler and some rain moved into the area to take care of the dust.  The conditions were pretty good but the rain made the red clay soil very slick, but I’ll take that over dust anytime.   I got a good start entering the woods in the top six, and I had a good pace going.  The bike was working great about half way through lap 1.  Then, the clutch would not disengage and I had no feel in the lever.  The clutch was not slipping, but I could not get through the tight stuff very well at all, and I stalled the engine many times.  With the clutch not working right, I knew this was going to be a tough day.  Each time I stalled out, it took awhile to find neutral and get it fired back up; meanwhile, several guys would pass me.  The clay buildup on my bike got so bad that it broke both fenders off, and when I finished, sit looked like something out of the Mad Max Road Warrior movies.  I completed the 4 laps in 15th place in the XC1 Pro Class, and was pretty bummed out.   Mark Notman had a better day and worked his way up to 8th place in the XC2 Pro Am Class.  He got something jammed in his chain early on, and had to stop to get it out, and passed riders all 4 laps.  Good job Mark!   We have a very short turn around with our next race in St. Clairsville Ohio this coming Saturday October 3rd.  That gives us just a few days to get the 450 prepared as well as the Polaris RZR UTV, which I race as well.  I think it may take a whole day to get all the red clay mud off of the bike and the hauler!  We have two race weekends left for the season.  See you there!     Many Thanks to all our Sponsors!   Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, Recluse Clutches, and Monavie Energy Drinks.      The Yadkinville GNCC ATV Race Report Yadkinville, North Carolina, September 26, 2009   William Yokley finished 30th Overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 140 total entries with 17 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 21st Overall and 8th in the 22 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   Yadkinville is a really nice area to visit and a hotbed for ATV enthusiasts.  The race is usually run earlier in the year and is typically hot, dry and dusty.  This year was much cooler and some rain moved into the area to take care of the dust.  The conditions were pretty good but the rain made the red clay soil very slick, but I’ll take that over dust anytime.   I got a good start entering the woods in the top six, and I had a good pace going.  The bike was working great about half way through lap 1.  Then, the clutch would not disengage and I had no feel in the lever.  The clutch was not slipping, but I could not get through the tight stuff very well at all, and I stalled the engine many times.  With the clutch not working right, I knew this was going to be a tough day.  Each time I stalled out, it took awhile to find neutral and get it fired back up; meanwhile, several guys would pass me.  The clay buildup on my bike got so bad that it broke both fenders off, and when I finished, sit looked like something out of the Mad Max Road Warrior movies.  I completed the 4 laps in 15th place in the XC1 Pro Class, and was pretty bummed out.   Mark Notman had a better day and worked his way up to 8th place in the XC2 Pro Am Class.  He got something jammed in his chain early on, and had to stop to get it out, and passed riders all 4 laps.  Good job Mark!   We have a very short turn around with our next race in St. Clairsville Ohio this coming Saturday October 3rd.  That gives us just a few days to get the 450 prepared as well as the Polaris RZR UTV, which I race as well.  I think it may take a whole day to get all the red clay mud off of the bike and the hauler!  We have two race weekends left for the season.  See you there!     Many Thanks to all our Sponsors!   Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, Recluse Clutches, and Monavie Energy Drinks.    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:11:59 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Yokley-GNCC-ATV-Race-Report-9-26-09/BLOG/859114/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-09-28T14:11:59Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road   The Yadkinville GNCC ATV Race Report Yadkinville, North Carolina, September 26, 2009   William Yokley finished 30th Overall and 15th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 140 total entries with 17 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 21st Overall and 8th in the 22 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   Yadkinville is a really nice area to visit and a hotbed for ATV enthusiasts.  The race is usually run earlier in the year and is typically hot, dry and dusty.  This year was much cooler and some rain moved into the area to take care of the dust.  The conditions were pretty good but the rain made the red clay soil very slick, but I’ll take that over dust anytime.   I got a good start entering the woods in the top six, and I had a good pace going.  The bike was working great about half way through lap 1.  Then, the clutch would not disengage and I had no feel in the lever.  The clutch was not slipping, but I could not get through the tight stuff very well at all, and I stalled the engine many times.  With the clutch not working right, I knew this was going to be a tough day.  Each time I stalled out, it took awhile to find neutral and get it fired back up; meanwhile, several guys would pass me.  The clay buildup on my bike got so bad that it broke both fenders off, and when I finished, sit looked like something out of the Mad Max Road Warrior movies.  I completed the 4 laps in 15th place in the XC1 Pro Class, and was pretty bummed out.   Mark Notman had a better day and worked his way up to 8th place in the XC2 Pro Am Class.  He got something jammed in his chain early on, and had to stop to get it out, and passed riders all 4 laps.  Good job Mark!   We have a very short turn around with our next race in St. Clairsville Ohio this coming Saturday October 3rd.  That gives us just a few days to get the 450 prepared as well as the Polaris RZR UTV, which I race as well.  I think it may take a whole day to get all the red clay mud off of the bike and the hauler!  We have two race weekends left for the season.  See you there!     Many Thanks to all our Sponsors!   Yokley Racing Team Sponsors are The Army National Guard, Polaris Industries, Kenda Tires, Elka Suspension, Roll Design, HMF Exhaust Systems, IMS/Roll, PURE Polaris Lubricants & Fuels, Intense Fabrication & Design, Douglas Wheel Technology, Moto Pro Training, Tire Balls, Andrews Cycle, Tsubaki Chains, IMS, Four Apparel, ASV Levers, CV4 Hoses, Hygh Octane Design, PIER Graphics, Universal Handlebars, Scott Goggles, ATVRiders.com, Hetrick Motorsports, Powermadd, Recluse Clutches, and Monavie Energy Drinks.    racing and competition nonadult false Yokley GNCC ATV Race Report 9-26-09 text blog racing and competition 101 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 859114 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Yokley-GNCC-ATV-Race-Report-9-12-09/BLOG/716169/27589.html William Yokley finished 17th Overall and 12th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 220 total entries with 21 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 177th Overall and 24th in the 28 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   It’s been a nice summer break and a time to catch up on things, heal up some bumps and bruises, and get ready for the final 4 races.  I made some improvements on the 450 Outlaw Polaris that made it more comfortable to ride and also put the power to the ground better.  We made the 16 hour trip to NY and arrived to find out it was raining for most of Friday.  It cleared up for Saturday’s race and the conditions were almost perfect.   At the start, my bike did not fire up immediately; I must have touched the throttle as it was cranking causing it to take a few seconds to start.  So, I started behind everyone and chased the pack through the first few corners.  I tried to make passes quickly so as to not get further behind the leaders.  In my haste, I overshot a corner into a mud hole, costing me even more time.  I settled down and finished lap 1 in 17th position.  I ran pretty consistent lap times and finished the 5th and final lap in 12th position.   Mark Notman got a good start and put in a strong first lap in 6th position.  On lap 2, he got hung up in a bottleneck but still was running 9th.  On lap 3, he began experiencing some clutch issues eventually ending his day.   We arrived home late Sunday night, and will begin getting ready for the next race in Yadkinville, NC.  We will prepare my Polaris RZR also, and 2 of the next 3 races I will be pulling double duty with the RZR and the Outlaw 450.  Should be fun, see you there!     William Yokley finished 17th Overall and 12th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 220 total entries with 21 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 177th Overall and 24th in the 28 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   It’s been a nice summer break and a time to catch up on things, heal up some bumps and bruises, and get ready for the final 4 races.  I made some improvements on the 450 Outlaw Polaris that made it more comfortable to ride and also put the power to the ground better.  We made the 16 hour trip to NY and arrived to find out it was raining for most of Friday.  It cleared up for Saturday’s race and the conditions were almost perfect.   At the start, my bike did not fire up immediately; I must have touched the throttle as it was cranking causing it to take a few seconds to start.  So, I started behind everyone and chased the pack through the first few corners.  I tried to make passes quickly so as to not get further behind the leaders.  In my haste, I overshot a corner into a mud hole, costing me even more time.  I settled down and finished lap 1 in 17th position.  I ran pretty consistent lap times and finished the 5th and final lap in 12th position.   Mark Notman got a good start and put in a strong first lap in 6th position.  On lap 2, he got hung up in a bottleneck but still was running 9th.  On lap 3, he began experiencing some clutch issues eventually ending his day.   We arrived home late Sunday night, and will begin getting ready for the next race in Yadkinville, NC.  We will prepare my Polaris RZR also, and 2 of the next 3 races I will be pulling double duty with the RZR and the Outlaw 450.  Should be fun, see you there!     Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:30:40 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Yokley-GNCC-ATV-Race-Report-9-12-09/BLOG/716169/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-09-15T22:30:40Z ATV and Quad My Off-Road William Yokley finished 17th Overall and 12th in the XC1 Pro Class today.  There were 220 total entries with 21 XC1 Pro Riders.  Team Rider Mark Notman finished 177th Overall and 24th in the 28 rider XC2 Pro Am Class.   Summary   It’s been a nice summer break and a time to catch up on things, heal up some bumps and bruises, and get ready for the final 4 races.  I made some improvements on the 450 Outlaw Polaris that made it more comfortable to ride and also put the power to the ground better.  We made the 16 hour trip to NY and arrived to find out it was raining for most of Friday.  It cleared up for Saturday’s race and the conditions were almost perfect.   At the start, my bike did not fire up immediately; I must have touched the throttle as it was cranking causing it to take a few seconds to start.  So, I started behind everyone and chased the pack through the first few corners.  I tried to make passes quickly so as to not get further behind the leaders.  In my haste, I overshot a corner into a mud hole, costing me even more time.  I settled down and finished lap 1 in 17th position.  I ran pretty consistent lap times and finished the 5th and final lap in 12th position.   Mark Notman got a good start and put in a strong first lap in 6th position.  On lap 2, he got hung up in a bottleneck but still was running 9th.  On lap 3, he began experiencing some clutch issues eventually ending his day.   We arrived home late Sunday night, and will begin getting ready for the next race in Yadkinville, NC.  We will prepare my Polaris RZR also, and 2 of the next 3 races I will be pulling double duty with the RZR and the Outlaw 450.  Should be fun, see you there!     atv and quad, gncc, outlaw, polaris nonadult false Yokley GNCC ATV Race Report 9-12-09 text blog atv and quad,gncc,outlaw,polaris 171 21 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 716169 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_2010-YFZ450X-Weve-seen-it/BLOG/670484/27589.html [image]46.1" wide Narrower tank Wider footpegs Adjustable Pro Taper handlebars 5 pounds lighter than the Yamaha YFZ450R Same fuel-injected engine as the YFZ450R Our writer will be getting hands-on in the very near future - in the glorious wooded trails of South Carolina in fact. Stay tuned to Off-Road.com for the full review. Yeah, and he'll probably check out the Bill Ballance special edition, while he's at it... [image]46.1" wide Narrower tank Wider footpegs Adjustable Pro Taper handlebars 5 pounds lighter than the Yamaha YFZ450R Same fuel-injected engine as the YFZ450R Our writer will be getting hands-on in the very near future - in the glorious wooded trails of South Carolina in fact. Stay tuned to Off-Road.com for the full review. Yeah, and he'll probably check out the Bill Ballance special edition, while he's at it... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:08:46 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_2010-YFZ450X-Weve-seen-it/BLOG/670484/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-09-10T21:08:46Z ATV and Quad My Off-Road [image]46.1" wide Narrower tank Wider footpegs Adjustable Pro Taper handlebars 5 pounds lighter than the Yamaha YFZ450R Same fuel-injected engine as the YFZ450R Our writer will be getting hands-on in the very near future - in the glorious wooded trails of South Carolina in fact. Stay tuned to Off-Road.com for the full review. Yeah, and he'll probably check out the Bill Ballance special edition, while he's at it... atv and quad, yamaha, yfz450r, yfz450x nonadult false 2010 YFZ450X - We've seen it text blog atv and quad,yamaha,yfz450r,yfz450x 179 21 3.0952382 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 670484 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-Sneak-Peek/BLOG/476141/27589.html Okay, once again it's Friday afternoon and as a reward for all of your still slaving away, you get a taste of Rick Sieman's "Don't Ask" column a week early! This and much more will be live on Off-Road.com on August 1st, but for now, here's a taste.   SUBJECT: 1995 SUZUKI DS80 ACTING STRANGE I Have A 1995 Suzuki DS80 When It Gets Hot It Will Quit And U Roll It Off U Have To Open It Up For It To Start Mabye If Your Lucky It Will Start Back Up When It Cools Down Please Answer My Question Sonny Ratliff Ravan, VA Nice typing, Sonny. It sounds like you have a fuel starvation problem, probably caused by junk in your float bowl.  But your real problem is your battle with the English language.  If you are much older than 9 or 10, sell the bike and hire a tutor.   Article Title: Which Dirtbike is For You? What You Want Versus What You NeedGreat article, don't know if you're still reading comments after 5 years. Maybe its time for an update, I would really like to hear about newer motard/ dual-purpose bikes, especially for the beginner. Thanks again for this great read!AusAlamordo, NMAs far as I'm concerned, they don't make a good dual-purpose bike yet...   SUBJECT: RM ENGINE SWAPSCan i put a rm 250 motor on a 125 rm frame?TattparHiawatha, IAYep, but you're going to have to fabricate things like pipe hangers and motor mounts.   SUBJECT: YAMAHA 465 TIRED STUFFhey hows it going i have an 1982 yamaha 465it aka the widow maker lol i was just wondering what gas ratio and gear box oil you would recomend and if theres anything else you think i should be weary of with this particular bike thank you for your thoughts and timeFranklinToronto, CANADA Run a 32:1 ratio in your mix. While you're at it, have your pet explain how to spell and punctuate. Yes, you should "be weary" of your bike.   SUBJECT: KX500 POWER BANDHi, I just picked up a 1995 KX 500 and it seems to bog out at higher rpms. I cleaned the carb it helped a bit but still doesn't have the high rpms. Someone told me to clean the power valve but having no experience with 2 strokes I dont know how. So, how do I clean the power valve on a 1995 kx 500.EricRegina, CANADAFirst off, the KX500 is not a high rpm bike. It's happiest when short-shifted and allowed to torque its way around a track. Before you worry about things like power valves, take a look at the plug. If it's black, you're jetted way too rich and that would prevent the bike from revving out properly.   The slapping and educating isn't done yet! Be sure to check out the Dirtbike Section of Off-Road.com starting August 1. Can't wait? Here's a taste of past columns. Okay, once again it's Friday afternoon and as a reward for all of your still slaving away, you get a taste of Rick Sieman's "Don't Ask" column a week early! This and much more will be live on Off-Road.com on August 1st, but for now, here's a taste.   SUBJECT: 1995 SUZUKI DS80 ACTING STRANGE I Have A 1995 Suzuki DS80 When It Gets Hot It Will Quit And U Roll It Off U Have To Open It Up For It To Start Mabye If Your Lucky It Will Start Back Up When It Cools Down Please Answer My Question Sonny Ratliff Ravan, VA Nice typing, Sonny. It sounds like you have a fuel starvation problem, probably caused by junk in your float bowl.  But your real problem is your battle with the English language.  If you are much older than 9 or 10, sell the bike and hire a tutor.   Article Title: Which Dirtbike is For You? What You Want Versus What You NeedGreat article, don't know if you're still reading comments after 5 years. Maybe its time for an update, I would really like to hear about newer motard/ dual-purpose bikes, especially for the beginner. Thanks again for this great read!AusAlamordo, NMAs far as I'm concerned, they don't make a good dual-purpose bike yet...   SUBJECT: RM ENGINE SWAPSCan i put a rm 250 motor on a 125 rm frame?TattparHiawatha, IAYep, but you're going to have to fabricate things like pipe hangers and motor mounts.   SUBJECT: YAMAHA 465 TIRED STUFFhey hows it going i have an 1982 yamaha 465it aka the widow maker lol i was just wondering what gas ratio and gear box oil you would recomend and if theres anything else you think i should be weary of with this particular bike thank you for your thoughts and timeFranklinToronto, CANADA Run a 32:1 ratio in your mix. While you're at it, have your pet explain how to spell and punctuate. Yes, you should "be weary" of your bike.   SUBJECT: KX500 POWER BANDHi, I just picked up a 1995 KX 500 and it seems to bog out at higher rpms. I cleaned the carb it helped a bit but still doesn't have the high rpms. Someone told me to clean the power valve but having no experience with 2 strokes I dont know how. So, how do I clean the power valve on a 1995 kx 500.EricRegina, CANADAFirst off, the KX500 is not a high rpm bike. It's happiest when short-shifted and allowed to torque its way around a track. Before you worry about things like power valves, take a look at the plug. If it's black, you're jetted way too rich and that would prevent the bike from revving out properly.   The slapping and educating isn't done yet! Be sure to check out the Dirtbike Section of Off-Road.com starting August 1. Can't wait? Here's a taste of past columns. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:31:28 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-Sneak-Peek/BLOG/476141/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-07-24T19:31:28Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Okay, once again it's Friday afternoon and as a reward for all of your still slaving away, you get a taste of Rick Sieman's "Don't Ask" column a week early! This and much more will be live on Off-Road.com on August 1st, but for now, here's a taste.   SUBJECT: 1995 SUZUKI DS80 ACTING STRANGE I Have A 1995 Suzuki DS80 When It Gets Hot It Will Quit And U Roll It Off U Have To Open It Up For It To Start Mabye If Your Lucky It Will Start Back Up When It Cools Down Please Answer My Question Sonny Ratliff Ravan, VA Nice typing, Sonny. It sounds like you have a fuel starvation problem, probably caused by junk in your float bowl.  But your real problem is your battle with the English language.  If you are much older than 9 or 10, sell the bike and hire a tutor.   Article Title: Which Dirtbike is For You? What You Want Versus What You NeedGreat article, don't know if you're still reading comments after 5 years. Maybe its time for an update, I would really like to hear about newer motard/ dual-purpose bikes, especially for the beginner. Thanks again for this great read!AusAlamordo, NMAs far as I'm concerned, they don't make a good dual-purpose bike yet...   SUBJECT: RM ENGINE SWAPSCan i put a rm 250 motor on a 125 rm frame?TattparHiawatha, IAYep, but you're going to have to fabricate things like pipe hangers and motor mounts.   SUBJECT: YAMAHA 465 TIRED STUFFhey hows it going i have an 1982 yamaha 465it aka the widow maker lol i was just wondering what gas ratio and gear box oil you would recomend and if theres anything else you think i should be weary of with this particular bike thank you for your thoughts and timeFranklinToronto, CANADA Run a 32:1 ratio in your mix. While you're at it, have your pet explain how to spell and punctuate. Yes, you should "be weary" of your bike.   SUBJECT: KX500 POWER BANDHi, I just picked up a 1995 KX 500 and it seems to bog out at higher rpms. I cleaned the carb it helped a bit but still doesn't have the high rpms. Someone told me to clean the power valve but having no experience with 2 strokes I dont know how. So, how do I clean the power valve on a 1995 kx 500.EricRegina, CANADAFirst off, the KX500 is not a high rpm bike. It's happiest when short-shifted and allowed to torque its way around a track. Before you worry about things like power valves, take a look at the plug. If it's black, you're jetted way too rich and that would prevent the bike from revving out properly.   The slapping and educating isn't done yet! Be sure to check out the Dirtbike Section of Off-Road.com starting August 1. Can't wait? Here's a taste of past columns. dirtbike and motorcycle nonadult false Don't Ask - Sneak Peek! text blog dirtbike and motorcycle 355 10 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 476141 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-July-2009/BLOG/408512/27589.html [image]SUBJECT: GOOD OLD KAWASAKI KDX200 Hello, I currently own a 2001 KDX 200. I've kept the bike bone stock over the years and always wanted more power, but I was young and financialy unable to throw money at the cause. Now that I can afford to do so. What would you suggest to squeeze some hidden power out of an already awesome bike? (other than installing the FMF"Gnarly",which I intend to do, soon!) Ed Gardner Clarksburg, WV This is one of the finest all-around bikes ever built.  By all means, go for an FMF pipe and a set of Boyesen reeds.  Then go for two teeth more on the countershaft sprocket.  Don't worry, the bike will easily pull the gearing.  At this point, the bike will be a joy to ride. Here’s a photo of the KDX200 I personally owned for over a decade. *** Check out full column of this months reader's questions and Rick's answers. [image]SUBJECT: GOOD OLD KAWASAKI KDX200 Hello, I currently own a 2001 KDX 200. I've kept the bike bone stock over the years and always wanted more power, but I was young and financialy unable to throw money at the cause. Now that I can afford to do so. What would you suggest to squeeze some hidden power out of an already awesome bike? (other than installing the FMF"Gnarly",which I intend to do, soon!) Ed Gardner Clarksburg, WV This is one of the finest all-around bikes ever built.  By all means, go for an FMF pipe and a set of Boyesen reeds.  Then go for two teeth more on the countershaft sprocket.  Don't worry, the bike will easily pull the gearing.  At this point, the bike will be a joy to ride. Here’s a photo of the KDX200 I personally owned for over a decade. *** Check out full column of this months reader's questions and Rick's answers. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:06:18 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-July-2009/BLOG/408512/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-26T16:06:18Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road [image]SUBJECT: GOOD OLD KAWASAKI KDX200 Hello, I currently own a 2001 KDX 200. I've kept the bike bone stock over the years and always wanted more power, but I was young and financialy unable to throw money at the cause. Now that I can afford to do so. What would you suggest to squeeze some hidden power out of an already awesome bike? (other than installing the FMF"Gnarly",which I intend to do, soon!) Ed Gardner Clarksburg, WV This is one of the finest all-around bikes ever built.  By all means, go for an FMF pipe and a set of Boyesen reeds.  Then go for two teeth more on the countershaft sprocket.  Don't worry, the bike will easily pull the gearing.  At this point, the bike will be a joy to ride. Here’s a photo of the KDX200 I personally owned for over a decade. *** Check out full column of this months reader's questions and Rick's answers. crf, dirtbike and motorcycle, exhaust, forks, handle-bars, hodaka, honda, how-to, indian, kawasaki, klx, ktm, spokes, suzuki, tech, yamaha nonadult false Don't Ask July 2009 text blog crf,dirtbike and motorcycle,exhaust,forks,handle-bars,hodaka,honda,how-to,indian,kawasaki,klx,ktm,spokes,suzuki,tech,yamaha 399 20 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 408512 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-Sneak-Peek/BLOG/403737/27589.html Rick Sieman's monthly "Don't Ask" column doesn't go live on the Off-Road.com editorial site until next week. But I've decided to reward all our loyal Community members, and you get it here first!  Here's just a taste, you can read the whole thing over there next Wednesday.  Brace yourself!   SUBJECT: YAMAHA ENDURO CLUTCH PROBLEMSMr. Siemen, First, let me tell you that after nearly 25 years of reading your stuff throughout my formative years, I finally have cause to write you. I will, no doubt, sound like so many other sniveling brats that have plague you with questions about their bikes, but I do so at my own risk.I recently purchased a 1976 IT400C with 768 original miles on it. It has sat for four years with minimal use, and quite obviously, saw little use before that as evidenced by the actual mileage. The bike starts first or second kick, idles beautifully, and cycles through the gears with no problem. I do, however, have one issue. When the bike is not running, and in gear, I pull the clutch in and attempt to roll the bike and the tranny catches. The clutch will not disengage. My first attempt to remedy the problem was to adjust the freeplay out of the cable at the perch. This helped, but did not cure it. I took the case cover off and removed the clutch/friction plates after draining the oil, which it had plenty of. They look fine, but they do stick together in a mass when I squeeze the clutch, of course there is no centrifugal force to spin them apart because the motor is off. When I pulled them off the basket they separated with little effort. The bike will start in first gear with the clutch lever pulled in. Do you think this is something as simple as the cable? Could it just be that I need to run her a bit with some light oil and get the clutch moving again? Finally, could the fiber have swelled and now be out of tolerance?I appreciate your time and expertise. Yours,Matthew BuzzellBeverly, NJThe cork swelled up from all those years sitting in oil. You probably need new clutch plates, but before you buy them, try this. Take the cork plates out and clean them thoroughly with contact cleaner. Then, put a sheet of 200 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a small sheet of glass. A piece of glass from a picture frame works fine. Next, rub the plates on the sandpaper a bit (both sides) and after this, hit it with the sandpaper again. Let the plates dry a full day, then re-install. The plates will either work, or the cork will disintegrate. It's worth a try.*** SUBJECT: MAKING A 2002 CR250 SHORTERIm writing this with reservation that my spelling/grammar may not be up to par. However, I do have a question regarding motorcycles, and as you may have figured short people. Im 5'7 , 23, and recently bought a 02 CR250, my first bike. Ive been riding for just under a year now and I really enjoy my bike, Ive been riding the Oregon dunes along with doing some minor trail riding. Obviously I need it to be lower; as you said anyone under 5'10; will experience problems, Im no exception. Ive read your article regarding shaving your seat foam down, and thats one option that I will take. I was curious; are there any other avenues that I could explore regarding the issue? Some more experience riders have told me that you can soften up the front and rear suspension to effectively give you a shorter bike, but, warn it can severely change your ride. How much can I change my suspension without it changing my ride drastically?On a final note, Im the third owner of this bike; is there a simple way to tell if your bike has been bored out? I wonder because the bike has a myriad of bolt on goodies including V-force reeds, FMF exhaust, etc. Finally, what should I take with me for parts, and do you have any insider knowledge- I should know- regarding the late model two strokes?Thank you!Short GuyTacoma, WACutting the saddle will make a huge difference. Then you can raise the forks up in the triple clamps a bit (13 mms or so). Combine that with backing off the pre-load on the shock to 110 mms or so, should let the bike settle down a bunch. If you were going to race the bike, this would affect the turning of the bike, but for play/trail riding, it should be no problem. To tell what size piston you have in the bike would require that you take the top end apart. ***SUBJECT: NO SPARK IN A YAMAHA TTR225We bought a Yamaha TTR225 that has no spark. Everything checked good by the shop manual specs except the stator checked no good. We installed a new stator but still no spark. Previous owner replaced the coil but the old one checks good. Do the stators sometimes take out ignition modules when they fail? Thanks.KirbyLafayette, TNChances are quite high that you have the wiring hooked up incorrectly. Check out all (and I mean all ) of your wiring for a dead short or a faulty connector. No, stators do not "take out" ignition modules when they fail, as a rule. ***SUBJECT: WHAT’S AN OLD YAMAHA IT465 WORTH?looking to get back to enduro, friend has IT 465 ,not running for 6 months says minor issues what is a fair price to offer??? thanksMikeGettysburg, PAThat's a tough question. In good shape, in average condition, a Yamaha IT465 would go for$700 to $1000, depending on details. The "minor issues" could be electrical in nature, which means big bucks. Or the bike could use a top end job, which should cost under $100. Find out what these issues are and deduct what it would cost to fix them from the price I gave you. ***SUBJECT: HAH! YET ANOTHER WEIRD BIKEI just bought a Baja Motorsports dirt runner 50cc 4 stroke 3.8hp 2005 dirt bike off a free listings website when i went to see the bike it looked good. It started right up this is when i figured out this guy was putting mix oil in the 4 stroke bike. it went pretty good didn't even smoke that much. it has very weak low end power you have to find the sweet spot to get it to start revving up then it goes to about 5500rpm it starts bogging and you have to pulse the throttle to get it to rev to its max 7500rpm. if you don't give it the right throttle it just holds a bog and eventually dies i bought it for 150$ when i got it i drained the gas and put 94 in it opened up the carb and cleaned it good with throttle body cleaner and brake cleaner. the flout looked good and the high flow jet is clear i sprayed some throttle body cleaner right in the engine thew the intake cranked it let it sit then poured gas right in and cranked it then it would rev up a bit pretty cool with no carb. after all that it runs a farly bit better but still has no low end and bogs a lot the bog is usually consistent to cetain rpm i don't really know what to do next please help thxSuper DevonOakville, CANADAHmm, this email was far above the norm in degree of difficulty, so we enlisted the Divine Intervention of Father Matt Cuddy. After all, he's an expert in weird bikes and your bike qualifies. So here are his thoughts:I thought Super Devon was glue, and it came in a tube … whatever. Devon, here's my unsolicited thoughts on your Baja Motorsports "bike":Since it is only fifty cee cees, and has less horsepower than most lawnmowers, you have to "go big" with a hop up kit to get the displacement to at least 600cc. You can do this by getting an electric drill and a hole saw, and attacking that puny cylinder with gusto. Just remember, when the fins fall off the barrel, you've gone too far. If you've managed to "bore" the cylinder out to a respectable 700 cee cees or so, you now have to find a piston and set of rings to fit. Might I suggest a piston from a 1923 Hispano Suiza? They work great, and the high silicone content in the cast iron piston insures long life between re-bores and ring jobs. The lord gives us these trials to overcome, and become a better person, or in this case a better Baja 50cc (ahem) "motorcycle". Now about cleaning the carb with brake cleaner, that's a no-no. You should have used oven cleaner, and a nice big sponge. NEVER EVER use brake cleaner on a carburetor; that would be like using aquarium cleaner on a car bumper, or chrome cleaner on a poodle. Get the right tool for the right job Devon, er, Super Devon? Maybe you can just get rid of the carburetor all together and run the gas line directly into the intake manifold, It ran OK when you did it last time, right? Maybe you've invented some kind of new fuel-infesting system, that needs no moving parts, or has been untouched by human hands. Amazing stuff there, Super Devon. Now about the "BOG" you're experiencing, it might be that the motor's clogged up with cranberries. Get it? Bog? Cranberries? And if, in fact, it is cranberries causing the "bog", you can get one of those super juice machines from the Juice Man and squeeze up some Cranberry Juice that's good for the urinary tract. See, when life gives you bogs, make juice! Ha! That's a good one...So Devon, er, Super Devon, I give you these thoughts so you can achieve greatness with your little Baja Bike, that I'm sure will one day be as fast as a top fuel dragster, and have all the torque of a Massey Ferguson tractor. Send me five holy cards and say 15 Hail Marys. Yours TrulyFr. Matthew CuddySt. FinbarBurbank Rick Sieman's monthly "Don't Ask" column doesn't go live on the Off-Road.com editorial site until next week. But I've decided to reward all our loyal Community members, and you get it here first!  Here's just a taste, you can read the whole thing over there next Wednesday.  Brace yourself!   SUBJECT: YAMAHA ENDURO CLUTCH PROBLEMSMr. Siemen, First, let me tell you that after nearly 25 years of reading your stuff throughout my formative years, I finally have cause to write you. I will, no doubt, sound like so many other sniveling brats that have plague you with questions about their bikes, but I do so at my own risk.I recently purchased a 1976 IT400C with 768 original miles on it. It has sat for four years with minimal use, and quite obviously, saw little use before that as evidenced by the actual mileage. The bike starts first or second kick, idles beautifully, and cycles through the gears with no problem. I do, however, have one issue. When the bike is not running, and in gear, I pull the clutch in and attempt to roll the bike and the tranny catches. The clutch will not disengage. My first attempt to remedy the problem was to adjust the freeplay out of the cable at the perch. This helped, but did not cure it. I took the case cover off and removed the clutch/friction plates after draining the oil, which it had plenty of. They look fine, but they do stick together in a mass when I squeeze the clutch, of course there is no centrifugal force to spin them apart because the motor is off. When I pulled them off the basket they separated with little effort. The bike will start in first gear with the clutch lever pulled in. Do you think this is something as simple as the cable? Could it just be that I need to run her a bit with some light oil and get the clutch moving again? Finally, could the fiber have swelled and now be out of tolerance?I appreciate your time and expertise. Yours,Matthew BuzzellBeverly, NJThe cork swelled up from all those years sitting in oil. You probably need new clutch plates, but before you buy them, try this. Take the cork plates out and clean them thoroughly with contact cleaner. Then, put a sheet of 200 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a small sheet of glass. A piece of glass from a picture frame works fine. Next, rub the plates on the sandpaper a bit (both sides) and after this, hit it with the sandpaper again. Let the plates dry a full day, then re-install. The plates will either work, or the cork will disintegrate. It's worth a try.*** SUBJECT: MAKING A 2002 CR250 SHORTERIm writing this with reservation that my spelling/grammar may not be up to par. However, I do have a question regarding motorcycles, and as you may have figured short people. Im 5'7 , 23, and recently bought a 02 CR250, my first bike. Ive been riding for just under a year now and I really enjoy my bike, Ive been riding the Oregon dunes along with doing some minor trail riding. Obviously I need it to be lower; as you said anyone under 5'10; will experience problems, Im no exception. Ive read your article regarding shaving your seat foam down, and thats one option that I will take. I was curious; are there any other avenues that I could explore regarding the issue? Some more experience riders have told me that you can soften up the front and rear suspension to effectively give you a shorter bike, but, warn it can severely change your ride. How much can I change my suspension without it changing my ride drastically?On a final note, Im the third owner of this bike; is there a simple way to tell if your bike has been bored out? I wonder because the bike has a myriad of bolt on goodies including V-force reeds, FMF exhaust, etc. Finally, what should I take with me for parts, and do you have any insider knowledge- I should know- regarding the late model two strokes?Thank you!Short GuyTacoma, WACutting the saddle will make a huge difference. Then you can raise the forks up in the triple clamps a bit (13 mms or so). Combine that with backing off the pre-load on the shock to 110 mms or so, should let the bike settle down a bunch. If you were going to race the bike, this would affect the turning of the bike, but for play/trail riding, it should be no problem. To tell what size piston you have in the bike would require that you take the top end apart. ***SUBJECT: NO SPARK IN A YAMAHA TTR225We bought a Yamaha TTR225 that has no spark. Everything checked good by the shop manual specs except the stator checked no good. We installed a new stator but still no spark. Previous owner replaced the coil but the old one checks good. Do the stators sometimes take out ignition modules when they fail? Thanks.KirbyLafayette, TNChances are quite high that you have the wiring hooked up incorrectly. Check out all (and I mean all ) of your wiring for a dead short or a faulty connector. No, stators do not "take out" ignition modules when they fail, as a rule. ***SUBJECT: WHAT’S AN OLD YAMAHA IT465 WORTH?looking to get back to enduro, friend has IT 465 ,not running for 6 months says minor issues what is a fair price to offer??? thanksMikeGettysburg, PAThat's a tough question. In good shape, in average condition, a Yamaha IT465 would go for$700 to $1000, depending on details. The "minor issues" could be electrical in nature, which means big bucks. Or the bike could use a top end job, which should cost under $100. Find out what these issues are and deduct what it would cost to fix them from the price I gave you. ***SUBJECT: HAH! YET ANOTHER WEIRD BIKEI just bought a Baja Motorsports dirt runner 50cc 4 stroke 3.8hp 2005 dirt bike off a free listings website when i went to see the bike it looked good. It started right up this is when i figured out this guy was putting mix oil in the 4 stroke bike. it went pretty good didn't even smoke that much. it has very weak low end power you have to find the sweet spot to get it to start revving up then it goes to about 5500rpm it starts bogging and you have to pulse the throttle to get it to rev to its max 7500rpm. if you don't give it the right throttle it just holds a bog and eventually dies i bought it for 150$ when i got it i drained the gas and put 94 in it opened up the carb and cleaned it good with throttle body cleaner and brake cleaner. the flout looked good and the high flow jet is clear i sprayed some throttle body cleaner right in the engine thew the intake cranked it let it sit then poured gas right in and cranked it then it would rev up a bit pretty cool with no carb. after all that it runs a farly bit better but still has no low end and bogs a lot the bog is usually consistent to cetain rpm i don't really know what to do next please help thxSuper DevonOakville, CANADAHmm, this email was far above the norm in degree of difficulty, so we enlisted the Divine Intervention of Father Matt Cuddy. After all, he's an expert in weird bikes and your bike qualifies. So here are his thoughts:I thought Super Devon was glue, and it came in a tube … whatever. Devon, here's my unsolicited thoughts on your Baja Motorsports "bike":Since it is only fifty cee cees, and has less horsepower than most lawnmowers, you have to "go big" with a hop up kit to get the displacement to at least 600cc. You can do this by getting an electric drill and a hole saw, and attacking that puny cylinder with gusto. Just remember, when the fins fall off the barrel, you've gone too far. If you've managed to "bore" the cylinder out to a respectable 700 cee cees or so, you now have to find a piston and set of rings to fit. Might I suggest a piston from a 1923 Hispano Suiza? They work great, and the high silicone content in the cast iron piston insures long life between re-bores and ring jobs. The lord gives us these trials to overcome, and become a better person, or in this case a better Baja 50cc (ahem) "motorcycle". Now about cleaning the carb with brake cleaner, that's a no-no. You should have used oven cleaner, and a nice big sponge. NEVER EVER use brake cleaner on a carburetor; that would be like using aquarium cleaner on a car bumper, or chrome cleaner on a poodle. Get the right tool for the right job Devon, er, Super Devon? Maybe you can just get rid of the carburetor all together and run the gas line directly into the intake manifold, It ran OK when you did it last time, right? Maybe you've invented some kind of new fuel-infesting system, that needs no moving parts, or has been untouched by human hands. Amazing stuff there, Super Devon. Now about the "BOG" you're experiencing, it might be that the motor's clogged up with cranberries. Get it? Bog? Cranberries? And if, in fact, it is cranberries causing the "bog", you can get one of those super juice machines from the Juice Man and squeeze up some Cranberry Juice that's good for the urinary tract. See, when life gives you bogs, make juice! Ha! That's a good one...So Devon, er, Super Devon, I give you these thoughts so you can achieve greatness with your little Baja Bike, that I'm sure will one day be as fast as a top fuel dragster, and have all the torque of a Massey Ferguson tractor. Send me five holy cards and say 15 Hail Marys. Yours TrulyFr. Matthew CuddySt. FinbarBurbank Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:38:31 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Dont-Ask-Sneak-Peek/BLOG/403737/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-23T17:38:31Z Dirtbike and Motorcycle My Off-Road Rick Sieman's monthly "Don't Ask" column doesn't go live on the Off-Road.com editorial site until next week. But I've decided to reward all our loyal Community members, and you get it here first!  Here's just a taste, you can read the whole thing over there next Wednesday.  Brace yourself!   SUBJECT: YAMAHA ENDURO CLUTCH PROBLEMSMr. Siemen, First, let me tell you that after nearly 25 years of reading your stuff throughout my formative years, I finally have cause to write you. I will, no doubt, sound like so many other sniveling brats that have plague you with questions about their bikes, but I do so at my own risk.I recently purchased a 1976 IT400C with 768 original miles on it. It has sat for four years with minimal use, and quite obviously, saw little use before that as evidenced by the actual mileage. The bike starts first or second kick, idles beautifully, and cycles through the gears with no problem. I do, however, have one issue. When the bike is not running, and in gear, I pull the clutch in and attempt to roll the bike and the tranny catches. The clutch will not disengage. My first attempt to remedy the problem was to adjust the freeplay out of the cable at the perch. This helped, but did not cure it. I took the case cover off and removed the clutch/friction plates after draining the oil, which it had plenty of. They look fine, but they do stick together in a mass when I squeeze the clutch, of course there is no centrifugal force to spin them apart because the motor is off. When I pulled them off the basket they separated with little effort. The bike will start in first gear with the clutch lever pulled in. Do you think this is something as simple as the cable? Could it just be that I need to run her a bit with some light oil and get the clutch moving again? Finally, could the fiber have swelled and now be out of tolerance?I appreciate your time and expertise. Yours,Matthew BuzzellBeverly, NJThe cork swelled up from all those years sitting in oil. You probably need new clutch plates, but before you buy them, try this. Take the cork plates out and clean them thoroughly with contact cleaner. Then, put a sheet of 200 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a small sheet of glass. A piece of glass from a picture frame works fine. Next, rub the plates on the sandpaper a bit (both sides) and after this, hit it with the sandpaper again. Let the plates dry a full day, then re-install. The plates will either work, or the cork will disintegrate. It's worth a try.*** SUBJECT: MAKING A 2002 CR250 SHORTERIm writing this with reservation that my spelling/grammar may not be up to par. However, I do have a question regarding motorcycles, and as you may have figured short people. Im 5'7 , 23, and recently bought a 02 CR250, my first bike. Ive been riding for just under a year now and I really enjoy my bike, Ive been riding the Oregon dunes along with doing some minor trail riding. Obviously I need it to be lower; as you said anyone under 5'10; will experience problems, Im no exception. Ive read your article regarding shaving your seat foam down, and thats one option that I will take. I was curious; are there any other avenues that I could explore regarding the issue? Some more experience riders have told me that you can soften up the front and rear suspension to effectively give you a shorter bike, but, warn it can severely change your ride. How much can I change my suspension without it changing my ride drastically?On a final note, Im the third owner of this bike; is there a simple way to tell if your bike has been bored out? I wonder because the bike has a myriad of bolt on goodies including V-force reeds, FMF exhaust, etc. Finally, what should I take with me for parts, and do you have any insider knowledge- I should know- regarding the late model two strokes?Thank you!Short GuyTacoma, WACutting the saddle will make a huge difference. Then you can raise the forks up in the triple clamps a bit (13 mms or so). Combine that with backing off the pre-load on the shock to 110 mms or so, should let the bike settle down a bunch. If you were going to race the bike, this would affect the turning of the bike, but for play/trail riding, it should be no problem. To tell what size piston you have in the bike would require that you take the top end apart. ***SUBJECT: NO SPARK IN A YAMAHA TTR225We bought a Yamaha TTR225 that has no spark. Everything checked good by the shop manual specs except the stator checked no good. We installed a new stator but still no spark. Previous owner replaced the coil but the old one checks good. Do the stators sometimes take out ignition modules when they fail? Thanks.KirbyLafayette, TNChances are quite high that you have the wiring hooked up incorrectly. Check out all (and I mean all ) of your wiring for a dead short or a faulty connector. No, stators do not "take out" ignition modules when they fail, as a rule. ***SUBJECT: WHAT’S AN OLD YAMAHA IT465 WORTH?looking to get back to enduro, friend has IT 465 ,not running for 6 months says minor issues what is a fair price to offer??? thanksMikeGettysburg, PAThat's a tough question. In good shape, in average condition, a Yamaha IT465 would go for$700 to $1000, depending on details. The "minor issues" could be electrical in nature, which means big bucks. Or the bike could use a top end job, which should cost under $100. Find out what these issues are and deduct what it would cost to fix them from the price I gave you. ***SUBJECT: HAH! YET ANOTHER WEIRD BIKEI just bought a Baja Motorsports dirt runner 50cc 4 stroke 3.8hp 2005 dirt bike off a free listings website when i went to see the bike it looked good. It started right up this is when i figured out this guy was putting mix oil in the 4 stroke bike. it went pretty good didn't even smoke that much. it has very weak low end power you have to find the sweet spot to get it to start revving up then it goes to about 5500rpm it starts bogging and you have to pulse the throttle to get it to rev to its max 7500rpm. if you don't give it the right throttle it just holds a bog and eventually dies i bought it for 150$ when i got it i drained the gas and put 94 in it opened up the carb and cleaned it good with throttle body cleaner and brake cleaner. the flout looked good and the high flow jet is clear i sprayed some throttle body cleaner right in the engine thew the intake cranked it let it sit then poured gas right in and cranked it then it would rev up a bit pretty cool with no carb. after all that it runs a farly bit better but still has no low end and bogs a lot the bog is usually consistent to cetain rpm i don't really know what to do next please help thxSuper DevonOakville, CANADAHmm, this email was far above the norm in degree of difficulty, so we enlisted the Divine Intervention of Father Matt Cuddy. After all, he's an expert in weird bikes and your bike qualifies. So here are his thoughts:I thought Super Devon was glue, and it came in a tube … whatever. Devon, here's my unsolicited thoughts on your Baja Motorsports "bike":Since it is only fifty cee cees, and has less horsepower than most lawnmowers, you have to "go big" with a hop up kit to get the displacement to at least 600cc. You can do this by getting an electric drill and a hole saw, and attacking that puny cylinder with gusto. Just remember, when the fins fall off the barrel, you've gone too far. If you've managed to "bore" the cylinder out to a respectable 700 cee cees or so, you now have to find a piston and set of rings to fit. Might I suggest a piston from a 1923 Hispano Suiza? They work great, and the high silicone content in the cast iron piston insures long life between re-bores and ring jobs. The lord gives us these trials to overcome, and become a better person, or in this case a better Baja 50cc (ahem) "motorcycle". Now about cleaning the carb with brake cleaner, that's a no-no. You should have used oven cleaner, and a nice big sponge. NEVER EVER use brake cleaner on a carburetor; that would be like using aquarium cleaner on a car bumper, or chrome cleaner on a poodle. Get the right tool for the right job Devon, er, Super Devon? Maybe you can just get rid of the carburetor all together and run the gas line directly into the intake manifold, It ran OK when you did it last time, right? Maybe you've invented some kind of new fuel-infesting system, that needs no moving parts, or has been untouched by human hands. Amazing stuff there, Super Devon. Now about the "BOG" you're experiencing, it might be that the motor's clogged up with cranberries. Get it? Bog? Cranberries? And if, in fact, it is cranberries causing the "bog", you can get one of those super juice machines from the Juice Man and squeeze up some Cranberry Juice that's good for the urinary tract. See, when life gives you bogs, make juice! Ha! That's a good one...So Devon, er, Super Devon, I give you these thoughts so you can achieve greatness with your little Baja Bike, that I'm sure will one day be as fast as a top fuel dragster, and have all the torque of a Massey Ferguson tractor. Send me five holy cards and say 15 Hail Marys. Yours TrulyFr. Matthew CuddySt. FinbarBurbank dirtbike and motorcycle nonadult false Don't Ask - Sneak Peek! text blog dirtbike and motorcycle 2786 30 4.6666665 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 1 403737 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Fines-Double-Racing-Wins-Baja-500/BLOG/393255/27589.html [image]Thief River Falls, MN (6/8/09) – Unmatched performance. This is the best way to describe the domination of the Arctic Cat Thundercat in the 2009 SCORE International desert race series. After winning the 41st annual Baja 500, Fines Double Racing retains a perfect two-for-two win record in Class 26. Racers Reid Rutherford, Benn Vernadakis and Tony Valerio finished with a time of 13 hours and 57 minutes while averaging 31mph in the grueling terrain. “The power of the Thundercat’s 1000H2 motor is amazing. It says something when you can go out with a 600lb Sport Utility and beat some of the true sport ATVs and dirtbikes half its size. Arctic Cat’s are known to take abuse, and the obstacles this race throws at them is proof it’s the most durable ATV,” said Rutherford. [image]Team Arctic Race Coordinator Ted Bettin said, “We are extremely proud of the Fines Double team. This victory shows how strong their team is, and how strong the Thundercat is. A lot of what we learn from winning these races is applied to our new models. It just so happens we released the 2010 Thundercat today; perfect timing!” For more information on the 2010 Arctic Cat Thundercat and other new ATVs, please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer. [image]Thief River Falls, MN (6/8/09) – Unmatched performance. This is the best way to describe the domination of the Arctic Cat Thundercat in the 2009 SCORE International desert race series. After winning the 41st annual Baja 500, Fines Double Racing retains a perfect two-for-two win record in Class 26. Racers Reid Rutherford, Benn Vernadakis and Tony Valerio finished with a time of 13 hours and 57 minutes while averaging 31mph in the grueling terrain. “The power of the Thundercat’s 1000H2 motor is amazing. It says something when you can go out with a 600lb Sport Utility and beat some of the true sport ATVs and dirtbikes half its size. Arctic Cat’s are known to take abuse, and the obstacles this race throws at them is proof it’s the most durable ATV,” said Rutherford. [image]Team Arctic Race Coordinator Ted Bettin said, “We are extremely proud of the Fines Double team. This victory shows how strong their team is, and how strong the Thundercat is. A lot of what we learn from winning these races is applied to our new models. It just so happens we released the 2010 Thundercat today; perfect timing!” For more information on the 2010 Arctic Cat Thundercat and other new ATVs, please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:19:44 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Fines-Double-Racing-Wins-Baja-500/BLOG/393255/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-17T14:19:44Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road [image]Thief River Falls, MN (6/8/09) – Unmatched performance. This is the best way to describe the domination of the Arctic Cat Thundercat in the 2009 SCORE International desert race series. After winning the 41st annual Baja 500, Fines Double Racing retains a perfect two-for-two win record in Class 26. Racers Reid Rutherford, Benn Vernadakis and Tony Valerio finished with a time of 13 hours and 57 minutes while averaging 31mph in the grueling terrain. “The power of the Thundercat’s 1000H2 motor is amazing. It says something when you can go out with a 600lb Sport Utility and beat some of the true sport ATVs and dirtbikes half its size. Arctic Cat’s are known to take abuse, and the obstacles this race throws at them is proof it’s the most durable ATV,” said Rutherford. [image]Team Arctic Race Coordinator Ted Bettin said, “We are extremely proud of the Fines Double team. This victory shows how strong their team is, and how strong the Thundercat is. A lot of what we learn from winning these races is applied to our new models. It just so happens we released the 2010 Thundercat today; perfect timing!” For more information on the 2010 Arctic Cat Thundercat and other new ATVs, please log on to www.arcticcat.com or visit your local dealer. racing and competition nonadult false Fines Double Racing Wins Baja 500 text blog racing and competition 454 21 3.5714285 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 393255 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_Dillon-Zimmerman-involved-in-serious-crash-in-Phoenix/BLOG/362753/27589.html [image]I spoke to Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks this morning regarding Dillon (Ty is the team manager & father of Pro-AM rider- Dilon Zimmerman Bakersfield, Ca- 6/16/09:  Dillon Zimmerman the #49 in WORCS ATV Pro-AM was involved in a horrible accident at Speedworld this past weekend at Rnd #4 of the ITP Quadcross series.  Dillon pretty much suffered all major breaks to his right side of the upper body.   "Dillon had a bad one for sure.  He broke all 9+ ribs, scapula, completely deflated & collapsed his lung and suffered major damage to his right kidney. He is still in ICU and here in Phoenix and we will know more later on his situation this week. He had some internal bleeding as well and they are trying to control that at this time with blood transfusions. He is short breathing, so they will be doing an epidermal which will freeze around the lung which will allow him to breathe more instead of taking these short breaths. Please keep my boy in your prayers as this is a difficult time for the family and team" Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks Cards can be sent to the following address: John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital- Att: ICU- Dillon Zimmerman: 250 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoneix, AZ 85020-2914 Jason Reed- WORCS Public Relations [image]I spoke to Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks this morning regarding Dillon (Ty is the team manager & father of Pro-AM rider- Dilon Zimmerman Bakersfield, Ca- 6/16/09:  Dillon Zimmerman the #49 in WORCS ATV Pro-AM was involved in a horrible accident at Speedworld this past weekend at Rnd #4 of the ITP Quadcross series.  Dillon pretty much suffered all major breaks to his right side of the upper body.   "Dillon had a bad one for sure.  He broke all 9+ ribs, scapula, completely deflated & collapsed his lung and suffered major damage to his right kidney. He is still in ICU and here in Phoenix and we will know more later on his situation this week. He had some internal bleeding as well and they are trying to control that at this time with blood transfusions. He is short breathing, so they will be doing an epidermal which will freeze around the lung which will allow him to breathe more instead of taking these short breaths. Please keep my boy in your prayers as this is a difficult time for the family and team" Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks Cards can be sent to the following address: John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital- Att: ICU- Dillon Zimmerman: 250 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoneix, AZ 85020-2914 Jason Reed- WORCS Public Relations Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:22:50 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_Dillon-Zimmerman-involved-in-serious-crash-in-Phoenix/BLOG/362753/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-16T20:22:50Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road [image]I spoke to Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks this morning regarding Dillon (Ty is the team manager & father of Pro-AM rider- Dilon Zimmerman Bakersfield, Ca- 6/16/09:  Dillon Zimmerman the #49 in WORCS ATV Pro-AM was involved in a horrible accident at Speedworld this past weekend at Rnd #4 of the ITP Quadcross series.  Dillon pretty much suffered all major breaks to his right side of the upper body.   "Dillon had a bad one for sure.  He broke all 9+ ribs, scapula, completely deflated & collapsed his lung and suffered major damage to his right kidney. He is still in ICU and here in Phoenix and we will know more later on his situation this week. He had some internal bleeding as well and they are trying to control that at this time with blood transfusions. He is short breathing, so they will be doing an epidermal which will freeze around the lung which will allow him to breathe more instead of taking these short breaths. Please keep my boy in your prayers as this is a difficult time for the family and team" Ty Zimmerman of Motoworks Cards can be sent to the following address: John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital- Att: ICU- Dillon Zimmerman: 250 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoneix, AZ 85020-2914 Jason Reed- WORCS Public Relations can-am, dillon, itp, motoworks, mx, quadcross, racing and competition, worcs, zimmerman nonadult false Dillon Zimmerman involved in serious crash in Phoenix text blog can-am,dillon,itp,motoworks,mx,quadcross,racing and competition,worcs,zimmerman 1084 31 5.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 4 0 362753 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_KTM-READY-TO-RACE-IN-THE-FUTURE-WITH-MODERN-TWO-STROKES/BLOG/343217/27589.html FROM: KTM PRESS Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM.  For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor principle for the future, above all in motor sports and in the company’s support of the next generation of competitors.  The Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology. KTM boss Stefan Pierer continues to see meaningful applications for the light power pack and has constantly promoted further development in this area of engine technology.  Costs and efficiency “It was always clear to us that the two-stroke engine would play an important role, also in the future. For example with regards to the next generation of offroad riders – and here we are speaking about a very influential target group of consumers for whom the two-stroke is unbeatable in terms of efficiency and costs. For this reason we have never hesitated in continuing to further develop this technology – the potential for which is by far not exhausted,” commented Stefan Pierer. “Currently two-strokes make up almost half of all offroad motorcycles. More than 20,000 customers who decided for a two-stroke just in the last financial year are certainly the best evidence for the continual demand of this technology. Above all, this is especially valid for young offroad riders. They want to train a lot and are particularly dependent on being able to know exactly what they have to spend.”  First choice for extreme Enduro races Stefan Pierer continues: “There are also areas in serious motor sports where it is difficult not to go for two stroke technology. One of the most obvious examples is the increasingly popular Extreme Enduro events. Also, we have to welcome the FIM decision that from next season there will again be a junior class on 125 cc two-strokes as part of the MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships.”  No “either-or” principle In principle, KTM takes the position that in the medium term it will be legitimate to have various engine concepts on the market. Stefan Pierer: “There is no “either-or”. In the coming years, sophisticated two-stroke engines will find as many takers as modern four-strokes – but also completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years.   FROM: KTM PRESS Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM.  For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor principle for the future, above all in motor sports and in the company’s support of the next generation of competitors.  The Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology. KTM boss Stefan Pierer continues to see meaningful applications for the light power pack and has constantly promoted further development in this area of engine technology.  Costs and efficiency “It was always clear to us that the two-stroke engine would play an important role, also in the future. For example with regards to the next generation of offroad riders – and here we are speaking about a very influential target group of consumers for whom the two-stroke is unbeatable in terms of efficiency and costs. For this reason we have never hesitated in continuing to further develop this technology – the potential for which is by far not exhausted,” commented Stefan Pierer. “Currently two-strokes make up almost half of all offroad motorcycles. More than 20,000 customers who decided for a two-stroke just in the last financial year are certainly the best evidence for the continual demand of this technology. Above all, this is especially valid for young offroad riders. They want to train a lot and are particularly dependent on being able to know exactly what they have to spend.”  First choice for extreme Enduro races Stefan Pierer continues: “There are also areas in serious motor sports where it is difficult not to go for two stroke technology. One of the most obvious examples is the increasingly popular Extreme Enduro events. Also, we have to welcome the FIM decision that from next season there will again be a junior class on 125 cc two-strokes as part of the MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships.”  No “either-or” principle In principle, KTM takes the position that in the medium term it will be legitimate to have various engine concepts on the market. Stefan Pierer: “There is no “either-or”. In the coming years, sophisticated two-stroke engines will find as many takers as modern four-strokes – but also completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years.   Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:57:31 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_KTM-READY-TO-RACE-IN-THE-FUTURE-WITH-MODERN-TWO-STROKES/BLOG/343217/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-10T20:57:31Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road FROM: KTM PRESS Sports motorcycles driven by a two-stroke engine traditionally play an important role at KTM.  For this reason, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer continues to place the emphasis on this efficient motor principle for the future, above all in motor sports and in the company’s support of the next generation of competitors.  The Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer underlines its commitment to two-stroke technology. KTM boss Stefan Pierer continues to see meaningful applications for the light power pack and has constantly promoted further development in this area of engine technology.  Costs and efficiency “It was always clear to us that the two-stroke engine would play an important role, also in the future. For example with regards to the next generation of offroad riders – and here we are speaking about a very influential target group of consumers for whom the two-stroke is unbeatable in terms of efficiency and costs. For this reason we have never hesitated in continuing to further develop this technology – the potential for which is by far not exhausted,” commented Stefan Pierer. “Currently two-strokes make up almost half of all offroad motorcycles. More than 20,000 customers who decided for a two-stroke just in the last financial year are certainly the best evidence for the continual demand of this technology. Above all, this is especially valid for young offroad riders. They want to train a lot and are particularly dependent on being able to know exactly what they have to spend.”  First choice for extreme Enduro races Stefan Pierer continues: “There are also areas in serious motor sports where it is difficult not to go for two stroke technology. One of the most obvious examples is the increasingly popular Extreme Enduro events. Also, we have to welcome the FIM decision that from next season there will again be a junior class on 125 cc two-strokes as part of the MX1/MX2 Motocross World Championships.”  No “either-or” principle In principle, KTM takes the position that in the medium term it will be legitimate to have various engine concepts on the market. Stefan Pierer: “There is no “either-or”. In the coming years, sophisticated two-stroke engines will find as many takers as modern four-strokes – but also completely new engines, like for example an electric engine that we will see on the market for a sports Enduro in less than two years.   racing and competition nonadult false KTM “READY TO RACE” IN THE FUTURE WITH MODERN TWO-STROKES text blog racing and competition 332 11 3.1818182 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 0 343217 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_2010-Can-Am-ATVs/BLOG/296936/27589.html [image]Rick Sosebee rode the 2010 Can-Am line up for Off-Road.com over a month ago, and it remained hush-hush until May 29.  Now, the scoop about both the utility quads and the recreational rides is alive and posted.  What's the highlight?  Powersteering for several models, and race support for the DS450. Read his utility story HERE, and his sport story HERE. [image]Rick Sosebee rode the 2010 Can-Am line up for Off-Road.com over a month ago, and it remained hush-hush until May 29.  Now, the scoop about both the utility quads and the recreational rides is alive and posted.  What's the highlight?  Powersteering for several models, and race support for the DS450. Read his utility story HERE, and his sport story HERE. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:48:54 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_2010-Can-Am-ATVs/BLOG/296936/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-06-01T19:48:54Z ATV and UTV My Off-Road [image]Rick Sosebee rode the 2010 Can-Am line up for Off-Road.com over a month ago, and it remained hush-hush until May 29.  Now, the scoop about both the utility quads and the recreational rides is alive and posted.  What's the highlight?  Powersteering for several models, and race support for the DS450. Read his utility story HERE, and his sport story HERE. atv and utv, bombardier, brp, can-am, first-ride, four-wheeler, quad, review, test-ride nonadult false 2010 Can-Am ATVs text blog atv and utv,bombardier,brp,can-am,first-ride,four-wheeler,quad,review,test-ride 341 20 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 296936 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_How-To-Use-KICKSHARE/BLOG/293869/27589.html Want to send photos or short video clips to My.Off-Road.com directly from your cell phone?  Right from a race, the action as it happens? 1 - you need a cell phone and service that can send email messages with attachments (NOT simply a text message; you must send an actual email. Not all phone service plans have this option.) 2 - you need a good wireless internet signal where you are   Before you go, first set up the account you'll need to "talk to" in here. Go to:  My Home Edit My Profile Edit Account Scroll down - find field Configure Email and Mobile Uploads Pick a name/email address you will remember. Make sure you leave it @kickshare.com   Then when you have some great photo or video captured on your photo, send an email message to that address, attaching the photo or short video clip. Subject of the email will be your photo title, body of the email will be your photo description. Give it a try! Want to send photos or short video clips to My.Off-Road.com directly from your cell phone?  Right from a race, the action as it happens? 1 - you need a cell phone and service that can send email messages with attachments (NOT simply a text message; you must send an actual email. Not all phone service plans have this option.) 2 - you need a good wireless internet signal where you are   Before you go, first set up the account you'll need to "talk to" in here. Go to:  My Home Edit My Profile Edit Account Scroll down - find field Configure Email and Mobile Uploads Pick a name/email address you will remember. Make sure you leave it @kickshare.com   Then when you have some great photo or video captured on your photo, send an email message to that address, attaching the photo or short video clip. Subject of the email will be your photo title, body of the email will be your photo description. Give it a try! Fri, 29 May 2009 21:32:27 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_How-To-Use-KICKSHARE/BLOG/293869/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-05-29T21:32:27Z Off-Road Nation My Off-Road Want to send photos or short video clips to My.Off-Road.com directly from your cell phone?  Right from a race, the action as it happens? 1 - you need a cell phone and service that can send email messages with attachments (NOT simply a text message; you must send an actual email. Not all phone service plans have this option.) 2 - you need a good wireless internet signal where you are   Before you go, first set up the account you'll need to "talk to" in here. Go to:  My Home Edit My Profile Edit Account Scroll down - find field Configure Email and Mobile Uploads Pick a name/email address you will remember. Make sure you leave it @kickshare.com   Then when you have some great photo or video captured on your photo, send an email message to that address, attaching the photo or short video clip. Subject of the email will be your photo title, body of the email will be your photo description. Give it a try! off-road nation nonadult false How To Use KICKSHARE text blog off-road nation 204 31 4.032258 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 1 293869 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_The-Dirt-Scene-Attacks-So-Cal/BLOG/277650/27589.html [image]The Youth of today are driven by Vehicles, Entertainment, Style & Action and Dirt Tour is the event to experience the culture firsthand!Fueling the fastest growing scene, The Dirt Alliance Dirt Tour Returns to Southern California to showcase the Dirt Lifestyle to thousand's of youth and dirt enthusiasts! Dirt Alliance brings the dirt lifestyle & culture to the masse's. Introduced in 2007, the Dirt Tour has flourished and is stepping it up by taking it on the road.Expect the unexpected as Dirt Tour kicks off in So Cal with Live Performances from Unwritten Law + More, Freestyle Motocross Action, Live Model Meet N Greet, Off-Road Truck Show, Dirt Lifestyle Showcase, and even a Graffiti Demo…Dirt Tour will be Goin Off All Night!!!        If you love the dirt, Christmas has come early!DIRT TOUR '09 // Dates:- Saturday, June 13th 2009 | The Storm – Lake Elsinore, CA- Saturday, August 15th 2009 | Orleans Casino – V Town,  NVDIRT TOUR'09 // Includes:- UNWRITTEN LAW | Live on the Dirt Tour Stage- ADDICTED 2 RIDING FMX ACTION- SKIN MODEL MEET N GREET- NO FEAR LIFESTYLE SHOWCASE- RBP OFF-ROAD TRUCK SHOW- GRAFFITI DEMO SPONSORS/BRANDS // Include:KAL-GARD | ADDICTED 2 RIDING SKIN | RBP | NO FEAR | SRH | METZGER UNLIMITED | FMFMICKEY THOMPSON | RV DISCOUNT CENTERSCOGNITO MOTORSPORTS & TON'S MORE TBA.DIRT TOUR 2008 VIDEO PREVIEW W/ MICKEY AVALON - CLICK HEREMORE INFO // DIRTALLIANCE.COM                        MYSPACE.COM/DIRTALLIANCEVENDOR INFO // E-MAIL - PROMO@DIRTALLIANCE.COM  [image]The Youth of today are driven by Vehicles, Entertainment, Style & Action and Dirt Tour is the event to experience the culture firsthand!Fueling the fastest growing scene, The Dirt Alliance Dirt Tour Returns to Southern California to showcase the Dirt Lifestyle to thousand's of youth and dirt enthusiasts! Dirt Alliance brings the dirt lifestyle & culture to the masse's. Introduced in 2007, the Dirt Tour has flourished and is stepping it up by taking it on the road.Expect the unexpected as Dirt Tour kicks off in So Cal with Live Performances from Unwritten Law + More, Freestyle Motocross Action, Live Model Meet N Greet, Off-Road Truck Show, Dirt Lifestyle Showcase, and even a Graffiti Demo…Dirt Tour will be Goin Off All Night!!!        If you love the dirt, Christmas has come early!DIRT TOUR '09 // Dates:- Saturday, June 13th 2009 | The Storm – Lake Elsinore, CA- Saturday, August 15th 2009 | Orleans Casino – V Town,  NVDIRT TOUR'09 // Includes:- UNWRITTEN LAW | Live on the Dirt Tour Stage- ADDICTED 2 RIDING FMX ACTION- SKIN MODEL MEET N GREET- NO FEAR LIFESTYLE SHOWCASE- RBP OFF-ROAD TRUCK SHOW- GRAFFITI DEMO SPONSORS/BRANDS // Include:KAL-GARD | ADDICTED 2 RIDING SKIN | RBP | NO FEAR | SRH | METZGER UNLIMITED | FMFMICKEY THOMPSON | RV DISCOUNT CENTERSCOGNITO MOTORSPORTS & TON'S MORE TBA.DIRT TOUR 2008 VIDEO PREVIEW W/ MICKEY AVALON - CLICK HEREMORE INFO // DIRTALLIANCE.COM                        MYSPACE.COM/DIRTALLIANCEVENDOR INFO // E-MAIL - PROMO@DIRTALLIANCE.COM  Thu, 14 May 2009 14:09:12 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_The-Dirt-Scene-Attacks-So-Cal/BLOG/277650/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-05-14T14:09:12Z Off-Road Nation My Off-Road [image]The Youth of today are driven by Vehicles, Entertainment, Style & Action and Dirt Tour is the event to experience the culture firsthand!Fueling the fastest growing scene, The Dirt Alliance Dirt Tour Returns to Southern California to showcase the Dirt Lifestyle to thousand's of youth and dirt enthusiasts! Dirt Alliance brings the dirt lifestyle & culture to the masse's. Introduced in 2007, the Dirt Tour has flourished and is stepping it up by taking it on the road.Expect the unexpected as Dirt Tour kicks off in So Cal with Live Performances from Unwritten Law + More, Freestyle Motocross Action, Live Model Meet N Greet, Off-Road Truck Show, Dirt Lifestyle Showcase, and even a Graffiti Demo…Dirt Tour will be Goin Off All Night!!!        If you love the dirt, Christmas has come early!DIRT TOUR '09 // Dates:- Saturday, June 13th 2009 | The Storm – Lake Elsinore, CA- Saturday, August 15th 2009 | Orleans Casino – V Town,  NVDIRT TOUR'09 // Includes:- UNWRITTEN LAW | Live on the Dirt Tour Stage- ADDICTED 2 RIDING FMX ACTION- SKIN MODEL MEET N GREET- NO FEAR LIFESTYLE SHOWCASE- RBP OFF-ROAD TRUCK SHOW- GRAFFITI DEMO SPONSORS/BRANDS // Include:KAL-GARD | ADDICTED 2 RIDING SKIN | RBP | NO FEAR | SRH | METZGER UNLIMITED | FMFMICKEY THOMPSON | RV DISCOUNT CENTERSCOGNITO MOTORSPORTS & TON'S MORE TBA.DIRT TOUR 2008 VIDEO PREVIEW W/ MICKEY AVALON - CLICK HEREMORE INFO // DIRTALLIANCE.COM                        MYSPACE.COM/DIRTALLIANCEVENDOR INFO // E-MAIL - PROMO@DIRTALLIANCE.COM  extreme, freestyle, girls, graffiti, mx, no fear, off-road nation, truck nonadult false The Dirt Scene Attacks So Cal text blog extreme,freestyle,girls,graffiti,mx,no fear,off-road nation,truck 257 20 4.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 277650 3144906 I Need A Life 22574 http://my.off-road.com/_RANGER-RZR-S-Wins-Again-at-M4SX/BLOG/275444/27589.html [image]Minneapolis, Minn., (5/11/2009) – The RANGER RZR took another first and sits atop the Short Course class, at the M4SX Stadium Series, proving this racing season is another incredible success for the Side-by-Side.    RJ Anderson won the latest round in Perris California, this past Saturday. Anderson raced against 17 other competitors running the latest spec Kroyer Racing engine in his RANGER RZR, and won the race by six seconds. The win gives him a comfortable 25-point lead going into the next round on June 20.  Anderson said, “My RANGER RZR handles so great and the added bottom end power from the latest spec Kroyer engine really helped me come off of the turns faster.” Anderson is sponsored by Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Polaris RANGER, Kroyer Racing Engines, South Point Casinos, Goodyear and Holz Racing Products [image]Minneapolis, Minn., (5/11/2009) – The RANGER RZR took another first and sits atop the Short Course class, at the M4SX Stadium Series, proving this racing season is another incredible success for the Side-by-Side.    RJ Anderson won the latest round in Perris California, this past Saturday. Anderson raced against 17 other competitors running the latest spec Kroyer Racing engine in his RANGER RZR, and won the race by six seconds. The win gives him a comfortable 25-point lead going into the next round on June 20.  Anderson said, “My RANGER RZR handles so great and the added bottom end power from the latest spec Kroyer engine really helped me come off of the turns faster.” Anderson is sponsored by Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Polaris RANGER, Kroyer Racing Engines, South Point Casinos, Goodyear and Holz Racing Products Tue, 12 May 2009 15:48:44 GMT http://my.off-road.com/_RANGER-RZR-S-Wins-Again-at-M4SX/BLOG/275444/27589.html PowersportsEditor 2009-05-12T15:48:44Z Racing and Competition My Off-Road [image]Minneapolis, Minn., (5/11/2009) – The RANGER RZR took another first and sits atop the Short Course class, at the M4SX Stadium Series, proving this racing season is another incredible success for the Side-by-Side.    RJ Anderson won the latest round in Perris California, this past Saturday. Anderson raced against 17 other competitors running the latest spec Kroyer Racing engine in his RANGER RZR, and won the race by six seconds. The win gives him a comfortable 25-point lead going into the next round on June 20.  Anderson said, “My RANGER RZR handles so great and the added bottom end power from the latest spec Kroyer engine really helped me come off of the turns faster.” Anderson is sponsored by Walker Evans Racing Shocks, Polaris RANGER, Kroyer Racing Engines, South Point Casinos, Goodyear and Holz Racing Products atv, goodyear, polaris, racing and competition, ranger, rzr, utv, walker evans nonadult false RANGER RZR S Wins Again at M4SX text blog atv,goodyear,polaris,racing and competition,ranger,rzr,utv,walker evans 267 10 3.0 http://my.off-road.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3144906&as=27589 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/27589/photos/PHOTO_2941220_27589_3144906_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 275444 3144906 I Need A Life 22574