Destry Killin' it on the KX500

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Edited Date/Time 12/3/2013 4:31pm
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Jack mehoff 12/2/2013 10:17am
12/2/2013 10:17am
Can some one get that man a aluminum frame for that thing !!!!
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HenryA 12/2/2013 10:28am
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Takes a real man to ride a 500 like that guy.
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jmc2 12/2/2013 11:40am
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That's awesome.
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nytsmaC 12/2/2013 12:37pm
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Jack mehoff wrote:
Can some one get that man a aluminum frame for that thing !!!!
That bike is sweet, glad it hasn't been bastardized.

Destry and Ty going at it, crash together in the final turn.. I wonder if there was any bad blood, I bet they were picking thorns out of their backsides after this one!

https://youtu.be/2eJPQA5AJ-0

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rohleder644 12/2/2013 4:31pm
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that video was badass.

I've often times wondered if the kx450 was any better than the 500 for desert racing. seems like the 5hunny is pretty much tits in the wfo world of desert racing.
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Destry 12/2/2013 6:42pm
12/2/2013 6:42pm
Thanks guys!
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Socket946 12/2/2013 8:05pm
12/2/2013 8:05pm
Destry wrote:
Thanks guys!
DA8...mind giving your take on the 500 VS 450 debate?
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burn1986 12/2/2013 8:26pm
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Man, Destry makes it look fun!
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JBernard_401 12/2/2013 8:54pm
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Destry wrote:
Thanks guys!
Socket946 wrote:
DA8...mind giving your take on the 500 VS 450 debate?
++ 1 . would be very interesting from someone with that much kx5 experience.
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rohleder644 12/2/2013 9:29pm
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Destry wrote:
Thanks guys!
The ol' Dusty Rabbit! Been a huge fan since I was a kid. Keep putting out killer videos. Always glad to see what you're up to and wish you luck and happiness in your new ventures.
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Mr. G 12/2/2013 10:20pm
12/2/2013 10:20pm
Damn I miss that class. Wasn't that bike on Craigslist?
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markit 12/2/2013 10:55pm
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Makes ya want a kx500.lol
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MtnBoy 12/3/2013 6:03am
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rohleder644 wrote:
that video was badass. I've often times wondered if the kx450 was any better than the 500 for desert racing. seems like the 5hunny is pretty...
that video was badass.

I've often times wondered if the kx450 was any better than the 500 for desert racing. seems like the 5hunny is pretty much tits in the wfo world of desert racing.
I think overall the 450 is probably better, desert racing is A LOT more than just wide open valleys and roads.
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CR500Rider 12/3/2013 7:13am
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Jack mehoff wrote:
Can some one get that man a aluminum frame for that thing !!!!
You say that like an aluminum frame is somehow "better".
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Destry 12/3/2013 3:00pm
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Destry wrote:
Thanks guys!
Socket946 wrote:
DA8...mind giving your take on the 500 VS 450 debate?
JBernard_401 wrote:
++ 1 . would be very interesting from someone with that much kx5 experience.
I get this question a lot! Definitely two totally different types of bikes! The KX500 motor is for sure the best motor I've ever raced with! The 500 handles great at speed and the frame has more flex so it's really stable and good in rocks! The downfall is the fact it doesn't turn near as well as my KX450! I'm a lot more comfortable riding my 450 in 80% of the stuff I do. It's also a lot easier moving around on the 450 and a lot slimmer!

I do have to say I was really surprised at how good I felt on the 500! If I had to choose which one to race in my prime I would go with the 450!

Thanks for watching the video and I appreciate the kind words!
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JBernard_401 12/3/2013 3:16pm
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Destry wrote:
I get this question a lot! Definitely two totally different types of bikes! The KX500 motor is for sure the best motor I've ever raced with...
I get this question a lot! Definitely two totally different types of bikes! The KX500 motor is for sure the best motor I've ever raced with! The 500 handles great at speed and the frame has more flex so it's really stable and good in rocks! The downfall is the fact it doesn't turn near as well as my KX450! I'm a lot more comfortable riding my 450 in 80% of the stuff I do. It's also a lot easier moving around on the 450 and a lot slimmer!

I do have to say I was really surprised at how good I felt on the 500! If I had to choose which one to race in my prime I would go with the 450!

Thanks for watching the video and I appreciate the kind words!
thanks for taking the time to answer that question.
actually a bit surprised to hear you like the kx5 engine that much still in comparison, i figured the r&d of the 450 would have beat it out by now but i'm a 2 stroke fan so i cant complain when i hear that haha.
sounds like someone needs to build you a AF conversion bike Smile
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peelout 12/3/2013 3:31pm
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Destry,

loved the video and especially the DH1 sticker on the rear fender in the opening bike shot. i still have a bunch of those stickers and a pile of the posters he handed out at the Utah AMA HareHound national from way back. that time period holds a special time in my heart, i remember Danny's dad walking around the pits in his speedo leggings and running shorts in the early morning. Danny, yourself, Ty, the Pearsons, all of you guys were so approachable for an 80 rider like myself at the time. thank you for all the memories and for the great video posted above that brought a lot of that back.

Garet
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Mr. Ted 12/3/2013 4:31pm
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Destry, any chance will see you running the 500 out at Canyon one of these days, or is it going back into the DA8 museum?

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