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AP_151 Started a new thread If Jett clinches the title today…

8/27/2022 10:07am
Any chance he rides a 450 next week at Pala? Chance to ride the 450 before MXoN, but more importantly *IF he’s on their pace, big if even for Jett* could get between Sexton and Eli for points.
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Here's the cliff notes: Steve Matthes puts out ambiguous tweet with likely a hyperbolic and sarcastic tone Vital user reposts said tweet on Vitalmx Speculations about aforementioned tweet begin Some others go off on some wild tangential pissing match about something unrelated because they can't help themselves being argumentative Hints are dropped by those in the know that original tweet probably has to do with Alex Martin's (aka Troll Train) impending retirement Other vital users who had completely missed sarcasm in Steve Matthes' original TWEET are now pissed that it's not literally what it alluded to be, and are calling...
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The train is getting ready to leave the station for its final time.
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I can totally see it being something goofy (like an A-Mart retirement) and Steve bringing the sarcasm, don’t get me wrong… but big or small I wanted to see if anyone knew what he was talking about. With the A-Mart thing some have mentioned… is that an actual rumor flying around or pure speculation? Love me some Troll Train would...

AP_151 Started a new thread When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/29/2021 8:59am
I’m buying my first brand new bike tomorrow if all goes well, made the mistake of trying my friends Honda and I fell in love with the turning and front end feel (I currently ride a ‘19 KX250F) so I’m selling my bike today and heading to the dealership tomorrow. I’m getting a ‘21 CRF250R and it’s gonna be my...
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Rawly Liked a reply to forum topic When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/26/2021 10:31am
5280 nailed it. All we can do is expand on his info. Not sure about Honda , but KTM guys have issues with the wire connections behind the front number plate. Take the plate off and make sure everything is secure. I always add zip ties and make sure nothing gets stressed when rotating bars from stop to stop.
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GaryC1 Liked a reply to forum topic When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/26/2021 10:31am
Pretty comprehensive list above so nothing really to add to it apart from I would recommend a specific Honda adjustment would be to tighten the steering stem nut. Front end feels super free and loose as standard and can encourage head shake and front end knifing in some corners. Remove the top clamp nut and loosen the upper triple clamp bolts, remove the top triple clamp assembly and tighten the stem nut down about 1/4 to 1/2 a rotation then re-fit the top clamp/bar assembly. Very quick bit of work to make a massive improvement to this bike (Keefer recommends...
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AE448 Liked a reply to forum topic When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/26/2021 10:31am
This. With an added focus on checking all the bolts that should have loctite. This is more important for KTM owners...I've had 6 or 7 bolts work loose because I hadn't loctited them (is that even a word?)
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garasaki Liked a reply to forum topic When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/26/2021 10:31am
I'd suggest setting the sag would make a lot of sense.
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Rider 5280 Liked a reply to forum topic When You First Buy A New Bike... What Next?

4/26/2021 10:31am
I remove the following and disassemble/grease them well (I like Bel-Ray, Maxima, and Motorex 2000): (1) swingarm (2) linkage (3) triple clamps (4) wheels/wheel bearings I also do the following: (5) Pull the air filter and clean (if necessary) + oil it with good oil (I like Maxima FFT) (6) Check all the wiring routing is safe & free (on my new Yamaha they had routed the positive battery cable under the seat on top of the frame - it would have failed within ~ 5 hours is my guess). Use zip ties to tidy things up. (7) Ensure the...
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mattyhamz2 Liked a reply to forum topic First step to upgrading suspension?

4/26/2021 7:48am
Start with riding it and deciding what it does that you like and dislike. Find a reputable tuner Send to tuner or drop off is someone local is good and let them know your likes and dislikes with it currently. They will ask your weight, age, riding ability and type of riding you do They will finish and send back to you Follow their sag recommendations Ride bike Check sag If there are still things you are having trouble with, call the tuner and see what they recommend for adjustments If those don’t work, most tuners with have you take...
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EngIceDave Liked a reply to forum topic First step to upgrading suspension?

8/16/2020 11:18pm
Learn to feel and understand how what you now have works before you spend a dime. Can you feel a difference when you adjust the clickers or change the sag? Can you REALLY feel it? Or you you think you feel it? Until you know those answers, don't spend a dime
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AP_151 Started a new thread First step to upgrading suspension?

8/16/2020 11:44am
I’ve always just run the stock stuff and never invested heavily into suspension outside of normal maintenance... but I’m wanting to now. My question is, where do I start and how much do I need to spend to make a noticeable difference?
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AP_151 Added a reply to Chad Reed mindset.. Inspirational

6/27/2020 5:35am
After Chad dug deep (mentally and in his wallet) started a team and kicked ass it was like he entered his second prime. The dude was hauling ass in ‘11 and ‘12, ‘13 he struggled with the new Honda but ‘14 he got on the Kawi and was hauling ass again going for wins until he wadded it. Crazy but...