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Rupert X
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3/5/2010 11:40am


" Rightie-tightie, leftie-loosie "






* Except on backwards threads of some old cars and bicycle peddle cranks.

Avoid old cars and cranks.
Rupert X
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3/5/2010 11:42am
Bigfoot wrote:
Always park downwind from the porta-potties.




And never, EVER visit an MX Port-A-John after 1400 hrs (2 pm) - it's considered

bad manners plus the stench, senor', will knock a buzzard off a guts-wagon.
yosmithy
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Austin, TX US
3/5/2010 11:45am
I wax my taint before long motos
Cygnus
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Hanover, CO US
3/5/2010 11:47am
On a new bike I always use anti seize on the chain adjuster bolts.

The Shop

88sdad
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Poeville, NV US
3/5/2010 12:14pm
mxracer32 wrote:
78c rev.1 - master clip looks like a fish, fish always swim forward. i learned one the other day. i have a bad problem with my...
78c rev.1 - master clip looks like a fish, fish always swim forward.

i learned one the other day. i have a bad problem with my tube spinning inside my tire, my valvestem leaning and eventually ripping off the tube (unless i break the bead, and reset tube) i was told to pull the valve core, spin the wheel backwards by hand (but fast) and step on the rear brake quickly and it will move the tube back into place. much easier then removing the wheel!

Mop-N-Glow for the shiny factory-look plastics. Smile
I tried the mop-n-glo, but a heat gun works better.

You have to finish to win, don't ride over your head.

Raise your forks for tight tracks and lower them for big wide open tracks.

Dryer sheet in your helmet

If you look good, you feel good and if you feel good, you'll race good.

Switch direction of rear tire.

Adjust tire press depending on track conditions.

Spend money on lesson's before performance parts.
BK
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Gilbert, AZ US
3/5/2010 12:21pm
Clear nail polish works well for those peeling corners of your graphics.

Torco1
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Corona, CA US
3/5/2010 12:24pm
Be careful when using a pressure washer on seals and other vital parts.
Oh.....and be sure to hug your bear before you ride.
FlaNard
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Layton, UT US
3/5/2010 12:32pm Edited Date/Time 3/5/2010 12:32pm
Zip tie on the brake lever over night will give you a top notch brake in the morning.
Rupert X
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3/5/2010 2:11pm


If you have a big crash and your front end feels and looks kinda tweaked -

make sure you loosen up your axle pinch bolts before adjusting, this will

assist the in the realignment.

And hey, sometimes it MIGHT not be your handlebars that are messed up -

might be the rubber-mounted mounts underneath the clamps....of course

this usually includes the tweaking of the bars...

At an auto parts store, buy a 50 pack of them surgical gloves for filters and bedroom....
vetmotoxer34
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Summerdale, AL US
3/5/2010 9:16pm
The original goggle bag.........

DanDunes818
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Portland, OR US
3/5/2010 9:21pm Edited Date/Time 3/5/2010 9:24pm
Always tighten every bolt after every ride when you 1st get a brand new bike. Ever since I lost the front axle down a straight away wide open 5th gear in my first race on a new bike I've remembered that trick of the trade...lol Watching your front wheel roll away is a great lesson.

Oh and don't have sex the night before a race. Unless there's a girl that wants to then forget that advice..
Myke
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San Diego, CA US
3/5/2010 9:32pm
Zip tie on your fork leg to see if you are using all the travel. A rubber o-ring works too but take it off before it gets hard because it can ruin the seal.

loftyair
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riverside, CA US
3/5/2010 9:35pm
New bike, tighten spokes 'till they seat. If air-filter looks like bundt cake, time to clean it. Wash your knee guards and shorts would you? Did you bring the gas? Bring extra plug 2-strokers, and a plug wrench. Duct tape and zip ties! Dont grab handlebar where you just took off throttle, could be a bit dirty eh? Bleed air from forks before first ride of day. Go big!?
typ2vw159
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3/5/2010 9:41pm
RIP off the front brake lever and bring it to the line!!!Wink
TerryK
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3/5/2010 9:43pm
Don't eat the yellow snow.



Oh, and on starts, keep both feet in FRONT of the pegs and make the first shift with your heel.
jeffro503
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3/5/2010 9:54pm
This thread is just plain and simple......Fucking awesome! I forgot half this shit....and learned some new stuff to boot!
Sawblade
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Bentonville, AR US
3/5/2010 10:02pm
Never ever put Amour All on your seat, but a little on/under the fenders and the front number plate make clean up a lot easier.

Put EVS levers on a new bike before you even ride it. Its a money saver in the long run.
rpk191
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Seattle, WA US
3/5/2010 10:44pm
newmann wrote:
74-78 CR125 freshly bored cylinder. Most machine shops will not chamfer the ports or relieve the exhaust bridge. This will wipe out a piston in short...
74-78 CR125 freshly bored cylinder. Most machine shops will not chamfer the ports or relieve the exhaust bridge. This will wipe out a piston in short order. Learn to do it yourself. Best tip I have is when you get the exhaust bridge cut back where it needs to be, take another swipe at it for a little extra clearance. I've ground the ever loving shit out of them before and still had it scarring the piston and sticking the rings.
you are asking the wrong machine shops then.....
robkinuk
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3/6/2010 4:58am
Have sex with a pit tootsie between moto'sKissing Used to work for "The Man" Roger!Wink
robkinuk
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3/6/2010 5:00am
Focus on the start gate looking along it about 3 spots. You can detect movement and react quicker!
JOHN CHOATE
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3/6/2010 7:06am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 9:12pm
Make sure all rags are accounted for after installing a clean air filter.

Dust your tubes and inside the tires with baby powder before installing.

Do NOT tighten your valve stem nut against the rim. Leave it loose or tighten it against the valve cap (look at the rear valve stem on the 2010 YZ 450 in the new Transworld poster).



Moto_Geek
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3/6/2010 7:26am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 9:12pm
For first time racers..(never miss the race day racer meetings and read the rule book!)

1) Always come early to the starting gate to watch the a previous moto or two before you start.. So you can observe the moto herd roll call to the start. All clubs are different.

2) Do a quick routine to check your bike is ready before proceeding into the starting or gate or even in pits before heading down to start. Gas on check.. Gas cap on.. check.. etc.. This saves major embarassment but more importantly, you won't waste a moto to stupid mistake.

3) Line up on inside of turn if your first race. Safest spot is staying far right to get a feel for it..

4) Take someone with you if you can to the start that has race before, will be a huge confidence builder on the start gate and help you relax..

5) At your first practice on race day.. Always try to practice at least two laps like you would in race.. You will be much more confident in your moto to get a feel for the pace during practice.

6) Prepare to feel getty when they tell you to start your engines.. This is normal and the fun start.. Just remember to relax and have fun.. The start of a moto is 50% of fun of racing..

7)This is a important riding safety tip with alot riders on the track with you. Hold your line. Don't make abrupt lane changes! Especially before or on jumps in the air...Rubbin is racing works for the pros, remember in amateur, you have to race with the same people every weekend, so don't do anything you'll regret when racing them next weekend or even apologize after the race if it was unintentional..
Rupert X
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3/6/2010 7:27am


On ANY Kawasaki - use the red - flavored Threadlock shtuff on every bolt that

you think would never loosen up. I don't know what it is about the

green bikes, but nothing seems to stay tight on 'em...

Especially, subframe bolts, sprocket bolts plastic and seat bolts....
typ2vw159
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3/6/2010 7:30am
Use a propane torch to remove the white streaks on your plastic.(NOT THE GAS TANK!!!)

over
Moto_Geek
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3/6/2010 7:43am
Larry wrote:
If you have a girl friend that you would like to break up with but don't want to hurt her start taking her to the races...
If you have a girl friend that you would like to break up with but don't want to hurt her start taking her to the races in the middle of the summer.
If you have a wife you would like to get rid of buy a bike or two with out asking her.
LOL

slowvet
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3/6/2010 7:48am
Lube your datgum cables periodically. Remove the rag/paper towell from your airbox after you wash your steed. Last but also very important, never try to light your hibachii grill with a ratio rite.
umagumadog
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3/6/2010 7:56am
A maxi-pad properly applied to the inside of a helmet does wonders to keep sweat out of the eyes.
typ2vw159
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3/6/2010 8:06am
umagumadog wrote:
A maxi-pad properly applied to the inside of a helmet does wonders to keep sweat out of the eyes.
You had to go there lol
Rupert X
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3/6/2010 8:17am


Next time you desire a poor finish or major yard-sale/ train wreckage -

invite friends from work or grandma and grandpa to attend a race.

Guaranteed that an ominous cloud will be released by the water-truck that

contains evil spirits - that will be absorbed by your heavily -oiled Twin-Air -

that will be ingested by your internal-calamity engine - resulting in

profanity and ill-feelings towards your fellow man.

Invitees = Carnage. Called it.

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