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mx317 3/6/2011 6:54am
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Ddavis wrote:
Someone at the tld rig flipped me off as I rode bye, this was like 6 months ago. Probably around Augest.
What month does Augest come after?
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Ddavis wrote:
Someone at the tld rig flipped me off as I rode bye, this was like 6 months ago. Probably around Augest.
mx317 wrote:
What month does Augest come after?
It is right after Jooleye
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It is a step up from sleeping in the tent.lol

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Pride and joy... [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/kxkid715/181910_1804444001100_1539889003_1867652_7634181_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/kxkid715/30540_1428692047536_1539889003_1060143_2242460_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/kxkid715/17077_1357153086714_1168091546_1087061_7853910_n.jpg[/IMG]
Pride and joy...





newmann wrote:
More please. Guided tour for Vital??
Of course I can Nemann, I am always happy to share. And with the time off hopefully I can get something good thrown together...I will start working on that tomorrow.

And Ddavis...I usually keep my mouth shut on your topics and posts, and today I am going to keep it that way with the exception of a couple questions. Have you ever heard of a pm? Before you make an accusation on a public forum in that regard, maybe go to the person directly instead of making them look like an idiot for flipping you off. Because as much as you would like to be noticed, it was NOT me and I'm sure it wasn't anyone from the TLD crew. These guys are in the public eye all the time, and are mature enough to know that.

And back to the topic, as much time as I spend in that truck, I can't take credit for it as being mine! haha. Anyways, here is my personal vehicle for moto..

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The van is sweet looking with the rack up top, did you put that up there for the purpose of viewing from there? Thats a sweet idea!

Best response ever to that dd kid, I like your style and much respect to you. I dug that vid of you and how you landed your job, good work and keep it up.
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2003 Merc Vito, the perfect bike hauler without having to get a home on wheels.







And for road trips.

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twister wrote:
It is a step up from sleeping in the tent.lol [IMG]http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/dirtdaddy/100_0155.jpg[/IMG]
It is a step up from sleeping in the tent.lol

I like that set up for a little trailer!, Where did you get that tent for the trailer?, or is it a normal tent put up by the trailer?
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It is a step up from sleeping in the tent.lol [IMG]http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt100/dirtdaddy/100_0155.jpg[/IMG]
It is a step up from sleeping in the tent.lol

mxb2 wrote:
I like that set up for a little trailer!, Where did you get that tent for the trailer?, or is it a normal tent put up...
I like that set up for a little trailer!, Where did you get that tent for the trailer?, or is it a normal tent put up by the trailer?
Yeah it's just a regular dining tent that we put over the back.We have a new one that has fold down sides so its good when there is bad weather.I also have a bed that folds down inside the trailer.It's a small setup but it does the trick.
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cool thanks , whats the best size trailer for 2 or 3 bikes, gear gas can etc? What size is your trailer? I have a 09 toyota tacoma trd package! Opinion?
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cool thanks , whats the best size trailer for 2 or 3 bikes, gear gas can etc? What size is your trailer? I have a 09...
cool thanks , whats the best size trailer for 2 or 3 bikes, gear gas can etc? What size is your trailer? I have a 09 toyota tacoma trd package! Opinion?
That's just a small 5x8 trailer.Thats all i could fit in my carport.My advice would be to start looking at 6x10's
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Yea my buddies said v nose 6x12 would be perfect and my truck would pull it no problems
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I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races together, sometimes four.

15 years ago when I got into this game that would have been overkill. I think this thread is representative of everything wrong with the sport.
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redrider400 3/6/2011 7:28pm
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R-acer wrote:
So this is it for people with motocross set up's? I knew there wasn't that many people on here who actually rides, but I thought there...
So this is it for people with motocross set up's? I knew there wasn't that many people on here who actually rides, but I thought there would be a few more
Well, I'm sure that more of us ride on here. I just didn't see the point of showing a picture of my bike in the back of my Dodge Ram. Doesn't seem as nice as a big rig with multiple bikes in it.
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mxb2 3/6/2011 7:31pm
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R-acer wrote:
So this is it for people with motocross set up's? I knew there wasn't that many people on here who actually rides, but I thought there...
So this is it for people with motocross set up's? I knew there wasn't that many people on here who actually rides, but I thought there would be a few more
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Well, I'm sure that more of us ride on here. I just didn't see the point of showing a picture of my bike in the back...
Well, I'm sure that more of us ride on here. I just didn't see the point of showing a picture of my bike in the back of my Dodge Ram. Doesn't seem as nice as a big rig with multiple bikes in it.
Fuck it man post it, we are mx fans here! As long as you can get a few track rats in it ! LOL.
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newmann 3/6/2011 7:35pm
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Adam43 wrote:
I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races...
I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races together, sometimes four.

15 years ago when I got into this game that would have been overkill. I think this thread is representative of everything wrong with the sport.
This thread represents everything wrong with the sport? Why don't you explain that one a little better.
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Jealousy rears its ugly head.
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What the hell happened to the post calling out Newmann? Lame...
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This is the current trailer were using, built from the ground up in our garage


But we're in the process of building another one and I'll put some pics up in a few weeks when we finish it Smile

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And now I'm a lawyer! All that without a single day of college. Funny shit here. I know probably a hundred plus people who own motorhomes, someone should have told me that a motorcycle enthusiast couldn't have one. Should have checked here first.LOL
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tobz 3/6/2011 7:57pm
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What the hell happened to the post calling out Newmann? Lame...
VitalMX's inconsistent double standard moderating at it's best.
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Adam43 3/6/2011 7:59pm
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I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races...
I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races together, sometimes four.

15 years ago when I got into this game that would have been overkill. I think this thread is representative of everything wrong with the sport.
newmann wrote:
This thread represents everything wrong with the sport? Why don't you explain that one a little better.
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race with each other. Nobody spent a wad, the bike itself was the biggest cost of participation.

Fast forward ten years and now races are only held at tracks with acres and acres of flat parking for these behemoths. They are canceled the minute there is enough rain to get Mini Dad's bus stuck. Lots of great tracks lost to this. Not much local racing anymore, everyone that has these rigs travel hundreds of miles to faraway tracks/RV parks and make entire weekend jaunts out of it. Goddamn races starting at 6am because of it, everyone is there overnight anyway.

It's just costs, man. Monkey-see, monkey-do makes everyone think they need one of these beasts to not be ostracized. And its sheer lunacy to see a huge rig pull in and have one bike roll out of it. Can't think of one overall benefit they've created.
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mx400bee 3/6/2011 8:02pm
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I`m thinking about moving to Texas and putting myself up for adoption. Any possible new Dads out there? Newmann? That rig is without a doubt the way to travel. I was thinking about posting a picture of me next to tbteams ex-hauler but he knows everybody. I would post a picture of my 65 Pontiac 2+2 Catalina with my clamp on the rear bumper bike hauler but then I would become the envy of this thread. I got laughed at alot but man, that thing sure hauled ass. Had Air Conditioned too.
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newmann 3/6/2011 8:02pm
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What the hell happened to the post calling out Newmann? Lame...
No shit, and the one where I was a damn lawyer! That was pure gold, I was a lawyer.....if only for a moment. I'll check my bank account in the morning and let you guys know what us dirtbiking attorneys make. Shocked
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skidsteer16 3/6/2011 8:03pm
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Adam43 wrote:
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race...
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race with each other. Nobody spent a wad, the bike itself was the biggest cost of participation.

Fast forward ten years and now races are only held at tracks with acres and acres of flat parking for these behemoths. They are canceled the minute there is enough rain to get Mini Dad's bus stuck. Lots of great tracks lost to this. Not much local racing anymore, everyone that has these rigs travel hundreds of miles to faraway tracks/RV parks and make entire weekend jaunts out of it. Goddamn races starting at 6am because of it, everyone is there overnight anyway.

It's just costs, man. Monkey-see, monkey-do makes everyone think they need one of these beasts to not be ostracized. And its sheer lunacy to see a huge rig pull in and have one bike roll out of it. Can't think of one overall benefit they've created.
Aww... but it's so damn satisfying to blast out of muddy parking lots in a 4x4 Ranger while watching the Class A's spin their wheels. Tongue
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mx400bee 3/6/2011 8:06pm
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Adam43 wrote:
I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races...
I use a ratty 3/4 ton Chev with 300,000 miles on it and a 6 x 14 trailer. Usually three of us going to the races together, sometimes four.

15 years ago when I got into this game that would have been overkill. I think this thread is representative of everything wrong with the sport.
newmann wrote:
This thread represents everything wrong with the sport? Why don't you explain that one a little better.
Adam43 wrote:
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race...
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race with each other. Nobody spent a wad, the bike itself was the biggest cost of participation.

Fast forward ten years and now races are only held at tracks with acres and acres of flat parking for these behemoths. They are canceled the minute there is enough rain to get Mini Dad's bus stuck. Lots of great tracks lost to this. Not much local racing anymore, everyone that has these rigs travel hundreds of miles to faraway tracks/RV parks and make entire weekend jaunts out of it. Goddamn races starting at 6am because of it, everyone is there overnight anyway.

It's just costs, man. Monkey-see, monkey-do makes everyone think they need one of these beasts to not be ostracized. And its sheer lunacy to see a huge rig pull in and have one bike roll out of it. Can't think of one overall benefit they've created.
Obviously, you don`t have on of those.
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skidsteer16 3/6/2011 8:08pm
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No shit, and the one where I was a damn lawyer! That was pure gold, I was a lawyer.....if only for a moment. I'll check my...
No shit, and the one where I was a damn lawyer! That was pure gold, I was a lawyer.....if only for a moment. I'll check my bank account in the morning and let you guys know what us dirtbiking attorneys make. Shocked
I didn't catch that one.
Not trying to be a dick, I just thought the guy had a valid point.
Nice rig by the way.
Some day...some day
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newmann 3/6/2011 8:17pm
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Adam43 wrote:
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race...
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race with each other. Nobody spent a wad, the bike itself was the biggest cost of participation.

Fast forward ten years and now races are only held at tracks with acres and acres of flat parking for these behemoths. They are canceled the minute there is enough rain to get Mini Dad's bus stuck. Lots of great tracks lost to this. Not much local racing anymore, everyone that has these rigs travel hundreds of miles to faraway tracks/RV parks and make entire weekend jaunts out of it. Goddamn races starting at 6am because of it, everyone is there overnight anyway.

It's just costs, man. Monkey-see, monkey-do makes everyone think they need one of these beasts to not be ostracized. And its sheer lunacy to see a huge rig pull in and have one bike roll out of it. Can't think of one overall benefit they've created.
Why don't you buy an old vintage or post vintage bike and go have some fun. Races start late, end early and everybody gets extra laps. At least that's how it is here in Texas. No need for a new bike every year either as a 74 model is still the most competitive bike in the class. A 81 Maico 490 or 81 YZ465 will dominate that class for the next forever. I've been racing the same 74 CR125 and 250 Honda since 1992. Just think of al that money saved.....you too could have a motorhome. Plus, you and your wife could both work two jobs each , open your own business and not take a vacation together for 17 years. And don't take a sick day from work for 20 years either. Some of you people can't see the forest for all of the trees. It's comical. Laughing Laughing Laughing
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mx400bee 3/6/2011 8:21pm
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Adam43 wrote:
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race...
MX used to be about groups of people pouring into off-the-beaten path shitholes of land, all to have a good time to hang out and race with each other. Nobody spent a wad, the bike itself was the biggest cost of participation.

Fast forward ten years and now races are only held at tracks with acres and acres of flat parking for these behemoths. They are canceled the minute there is enough rain to get Mini Dad's bus stuck. Lots of great tracks lost to this. Not much local racing anymore, everyone that has these rigs travel hundreds of miles to faraway tracks/RV parks and make entire weekend jaunts out of it. Goddamn races starting at 6am because of it, everyone is there overnight anyway.

It's just costs, man. Monkey-see, monkey-do makes everyone think they need one of these beasts to not be ostracized. And its sheer lunacy to see a huge rig pull in and have one bike roll out of it. Can't think of one overall benefit they've created.
newmann wrote:
Why don't you buy an old vintage or post vintage bike and go have some fun. Races start late, end early and everybody gets extra laps...
Why don't you buy an old vintage or post vintage bike and go have some fun. Races start late, end early and everybody gets extra laps. At least that's how it is here in Texas. No need for a new bike every year either as a 74 model is still the most competitive bike in the class. A 81 Maico 490 or 81 YZ465 will dominate that class for the next forever. I've been racing the same 74 CR125 and 250 Honda since 1992. Just think of al that money saved.....you too could have a motorhome. Plus, you and your wife could both work two jobs each , open your own business and not take a vacation together for 17 years. And don't take a sick day from work for 20 years either. Some of you people can't see the forest for all of the trees. It's comical. Laughing Laughing Laughing
You forgot to include that you`re a PVL ignition dealer.
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Adam43 3/6/2011 8:23pm
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No vintage racing in my region Newmann...but it's not really my thing anyway.

I'm glad you enjoy your purchase, and can appreciate that you worked hard to get it.

I also find it delightfully hypocritical that you rail day and night about the costs of modern four-strokes (which I actually agree with 100%), and yet you tote your jalopies around in a rig that costs more than some people's homes.
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Aww... but it's so damn satisfying to blast out of muddy parking lots in a 4x4 Ranger while watching the Class A's spin their wheels. Tongue
Funny you mention that, one of the major selling points for me on the behemoth was that the rear axle can be locked in giving me 8 wheel drive to get out of those situations. Got to try it out on our first trip as it rained all night and day 2 was cancelled. To say I was a bit nervous would be an understatement, but it motored right on out of there.

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