125 pro class quite popular at GNCC

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Who would of thought that archaic 2 strokes only built by few manufacturers would be popular for racing ?

Edmondson 10th overall at last round of GNCC.


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Riding a 125 in the woods is sooo much fun!
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Crush wrote:
Riding a 125 in the woods is sooo much fun!
Das riiiiiiiiiiiiite!!!
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Crush wrote:
Riding a 125 in the woods is sooo much fun!
Indeed! Some would say riding a 125 anywhere is fun!

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I don't get it though. Aren't the rules that no former XC1 pro champ can run the class? How's Paul Whibley running it? Also, I thought the rules said no XC2 pro champ from the last 4 years can run it. Didn't Jason Thomas win XC2 a few years ago? Obviously I'm wrong, but I could have sworn those were the rules.

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I don't get it though. Aren't the rules that no former XC1 pro champ can run the class? How's Paul Whibley running it? Also, I thought...
I don't get it though. Aren't the rules that no former XC1 pro champ can run the class? How's Paul Whibley running it? Also, I thought the rules said no XC2 pro champ from the last 4 years can run it. Didn't Jason Thomas win XC2 a few years ago? Obviously I'm wrong, but I could have sworn those were the rules.
XC2/XC3 (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2/XC3 class, subject to the age requirements set forth in Section A.2:
a. Riders placing 11-50 overall the previous year;
b. Top 3 overall riders from previous year’s GNCC “A” classes;
c. Former XC1 competitors;
d. Current or former AMA Pro Motocross license holders; or
e. By promoter discretion.
f. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 5 years are not eligible for the XC2 class. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 4 years are not eligible for the XC3 class. (Revised 3/3/17)
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sam hain wrote:
XC2/XC3 (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2/XC3 class, subject to the age requirements set forth in Section A.2...
XC2/XC3 (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2/XC3 class, subject to the age requirements set forth in Section A.2:
a. Riders placing 11-50 overall the previous year;
b. Top 3 overall riders from previous year’s GNCC “A” classes;
c. Former XC1 competitors;
d. Current or former AMA Pro Motocross license holders; or
e. By promoter discretion.
f. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 5 years are not eligible for the XC2 class. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 4 years are not eligible for the XC3 class. (Revised 3/3/17)
So what your Saying is most of the World is Eligible for XC3 ? Evil




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It is getting the same attention at the track as the XC1, I figured the new would wear off a bit but 3 rounds in and everyone is still talking about the class and watch the guys very close. I've got lapped by those guys at the past two races and it gets me fired up seeing them come through. I would still like to have a solid answer why there is no room for them at the Nationals... If its time, let them run one exhibition moto during intermission, invite 20 of the regions top talent and let them go at it. I'm sure a title sponsor would step up as FMF has done in GNCC.
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doofy 3/29/2017 6:19am
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I wanted to post about it but if i did figured someone would bitch about me always talking about xc racing here.


Its an awesome idea, unless something changes xc1 entries will continue to dwindle. As much as 125s are talked about youd figure more than 2 major manufacturers would produce them. (Im lumping ktm/husky)
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Not only is there a lot of interest in 125's at the pro level (new XC3 class), but at all other levels as well. I personally know of several guys who haveinvested big $ in totally refurbished ten year old japanese 125's to race off road. The off road racing scene includes a ton of two stroke riders, mostly orange and white bikes, and inexplicably a lot of blue bikes too, in spite of the fact that the factory support all goes to the YZ-FX bikes and the YZ two strokes are 2005 models.

But don't mention any of that too loudly, it may rile the same folks who object to "the japanese are asleep at the wheel" threads. (clueless)

Just look at the KTM and Husky two strokes, selling like hotcakes at premium prices, commanding very good resale value. Then go do a search of leftover japanese bikes, LOL, factory incentives, marked down thousands of dollars, sitting in crates . LOL. NO, the japanese are not out of touch, that is a silly idea LOL I don't even own a two stroke and really don't want to...just calling this as I see it

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user760a 3/29/2017 7:03am
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And speaking about dwindling XC1 entries, I don't know if that will be a huge thing because there is quite a bit of flexability where allowed bikes are concerned. four time champion Russell is racing an 250F ths year in XC1!
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JBecker 72 3/29/2017 7:19am
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Now we just need a 125 class for outdoor MX racing. And let the 250s run with the 250Fs already.
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Crush wrote:
Riding a 125 in the woods is sooo much fun!
Not here, rocks, mud, rocks,, single track with rocks, did I mention rocky with hills? All that adds up to a very challenging time in the woods, I don't know how I did it years ago.
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user760a 3/29/2017 7:23am
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Yeah, common sense rules would be nice, but Honda would not like that!
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sam hain 3/29/2017 7:40am
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user760a wrote:
And speaking about dwindling XC1 entries, I don't know if that will be a huge thing because there is quite a bit of flexability where allowed...
And speaking about dwindling XC1 entries, I don't know if that will be a huge thing because there is quite a bit of flexability where allowed bikes are concerned. four time champion Russell is racing an 250F ths year in XC1!


Says 350xcf unless they are lying. He rides the 250 in the national enduro's.
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I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
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doofy 3/29/2017 8:08am
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Crush wrote:
Riding a 125 in the woods is sooo much fun!
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Not here, rocks, mud, rocks,, single track with rocks, did I mention rocky with hills? All that adds up to a very challenging time in the...
Not here, rocks, mud, rocks,, single track with rocks, did I mention rocky with hills? All that adds up to a very challenging time in the woods, I don't know how I did it years ago.
This. Sure they sounds great and who doesnt feel like a hero to hold their bike wide open in the fields, but fuck a 125 in anything muddy, slick, rough or technical. Sure its light, it also has the torque of a weed wacker. Ill take a 15lb weight disadvantage for a bike that has the balls to carry to up a hill
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It may be popular with fans but with only 11 entries in the class at Georgia, it doesn't seem to be a huge hit with the riders so far.
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SPYGUY wrote:
It may be popular with fans but with only 11 entries in the class at Georgia, it doesn't seem to be a huge hit with the...
It may be popular with fans but with only 11 entries in the class at Georgia, it doesn't seem to be a huge hit with the riders so far.
The overall crowd at Georgia was down and compared to the XC1 and XC2... its not like they have 50 a row, but I get where youre coming from I did expect a few more to be out there

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doofy wrote:
I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
He actually didn't wanna swap between models week to week, I think he rode the 250 at the first two GNCCs and two Enduros
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RMOT.org wrote:
Who would of thought that archaic 2 strokes only built by few manufacturers would be popular for racing ? Edmondson 10th overall at last round of...
Who would of thought that archaic 2 strokes only built by few manufacturers would be popular for racing ?

Edmondson 10th overall at last round of GNCC.


What does quite popular equate to in measurable terms? Already starting your non-sensical bs.

FFS, why did you add another profile to post under?

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RMOT.org wrote:
Who would of thought that archaic 2 strokes only built by few manufacturers would be popular for racing ? Edmondson 10th overall at last round of...
Who would of thought that archaic 2 strokes only built by few manufacturers would be popular for racing ?

Edmondson 10th overall at last round of GNCC.


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What does quite popular equate to in measurable terms? Already starting your non-sensical bs.

FFS, why did you add another profile to post under?

http://m.vitalmx.com/community/colorado2day,54822/all
He gave up on promoting his 2 stroke mx series and started promoting guided dual sport excursions. Cant say I blame him.
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doofy 3/29/2017 9:31am
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I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
montesagold wrote:
He actually didn't wanna swap between models week to week, I think he rode the 250 at the first two GNCCs and two Enduros
Im trying to find a way to link the video he posted about it
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agn5009 3/29/2017 1:19pm
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agn5009 wrote:
I don't get it though. Aren't the rules that no former XC1 pro champ can run the class? How's Paul Whibley running it? Also, I thought...
I don't get it though. Aren't the rules that no former XC1 pro champ can run the class? How's Paul Whibley running it? Also, I thought the rules said no XC2 pro champ from the last 4 years can run it. Didn't Jason Thomas win XC2 a few years ago? Obviously I'm wrong, but I could have sworn those were the rules.
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XC2/XC3 (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2/XC3 class, subject to the age requirements set forth in Section A.2...
XC2/XC3 (Bikes): The following riders are eligible, but not required, to compete in the XC2/XC3 class, subject to the age requirements set forth in Section A.2:
a. Riders placing 11-50 overall the previous year;
b. Top 3 overall riders from previous year’s GNCC “A” classes;
c. Former XC1 competitors;
d. Current or former AMA Pro Motocross license holders; or
e. By promoter discretion.
f. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 5 years are not eligible for the XC2 class. Former GNCC, WORCS, AMA National Enduro, AMA National Hare & Hound or EnduroXcross overall national champions in the past 4 years are not eligible for the XC3 class. (Revised 3/3/17)
Got it, thanks. I was thinking no XC1 champ could race it and Whibley won I believe in 2012.
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agn5009 3/29/2017 1:21pm
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doofy wrote:
I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
He ran one this past weekend for sure.
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Whibs just gets in, he won it 5yrs ago the rule says no past champ in XC1 from 2013 to current. Some young guy has won three straight so whibs isn't dominating by any means.
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doofy wrote:
I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
agn5009 wrote:
He ran one this past weekend for sure.
Look at the picture I posted, the bike says 350xcf unless KTM is lying. The picture was from GA Sunday.
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doofy wrote:
I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
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He ran one this past weekend for sure.
I believe he went back to the 350 this past Sunday but he rode the first two on the 250 to keep from swapping back and forth like montesagold said. There's an interview somewhere of him talking about it

This says 350cc for last weekend in GA
http://gnccracing.com/2017/03/27/kailub-russell-earns-second-straight-v…
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I was just thinking about making my 125 into a woods bike since its light and nimble.hmmmmm
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doofy wrote:
I think KR only ran the 250 at Florida where he said the 250 works better in the sand
agn5009 wrote:
He ran one this past weekend for sure.
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Look at the picture I posted, the bike says 350xcf unless KTM is lying. The picture was from GA Sunday.
Odd. I watched the GNCC live Sunday and the announcers made multiple references to Kaliub riding a 250f. I'm not disputing what you're saying at all. That's just what they said.
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JBecker 72 wrote:
Now we just need a 125 class for outdoor MX racing. And let the 250s run with the 250Fs already.
Preach that shit! Hells yes!!

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