MX Sin

Agent717
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2/15/2011 12:03pm Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 9:15am
I remember a similar thread from way back but I searched and couldn't find it so i figure we can start a new one. BROtocross is has done something similar with "How to look like a pro", but I hope this list is a tad more lengthy.
The back story: I have a friend who just bought his first bike and I thought this may be helpful to keep him on the right track (no pun intended)

I'll get it started, help me out.

1. Keep that goggle strap up
2. Get that visor up
3. Tuck in that jersey
4. Matching gear
5. Never all black...anything.
6. Stand up!
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huck
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2/15/2011 12:08pm
Why not "all black"?

Somebody should tell Dean Wilson about the "tuck in that jersey"
GuyB
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2/15/2011 12:09pm
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
FIREfish148
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2/15/2011 12:10pm
Ride in 1st gear through the pits instead of 5th.
elbows up
sit on the front of the seat in turns
twist the throttle with your wrist and not your arm
grab a little rear brake when front end high... not front brake
dont act like king shit if you win the begginer class
MBBadgers
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2/15/2011 12:11pm
Elbows up and use black on white or white on black numbers, just looks cleaner, oh and I prefer they are 6" or bigger.

The Shop

Barrett57
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2/15/2011 12:11pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
and 13, its just asking for trouble.
huck
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2/15/2011 12:15pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
Barrett57 wrote:
and 13, its just asking for trouble.
911


Nerd said that you're "terribly fucking stupid" if you believe in superstitions though...
dc1236
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2/15/2011 12:17pm
Even though it might be true, no "Will race for Beer" stickers can be on your bike.
peelout
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2/15/2011 12:20pm
bik3z need mor skullz
SethGator
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2/15/2011 12:20pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
understand the 1...but 69 & 420? how about 666? nicky hayden can pull of the #69 quite well...

jndmx
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2/15/2011 12:21pm
Do not use a pitboard if you are slow enough to talk with as you go past the mechanics area.
Towelie
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2/15/2011 12:25pm
MBBadgers wrote:
Elbows up and use black on white or white on black numbers, just looks cleaner, oh and I prefer they are 6" or bigger.
Thats what she said!
215
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2/15/2011 12:28pm
Beer brands, guns and skull decals are NOT cool especially on black plastics.
dramirez12
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2/15/2011 12:30pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
why not 420?
2/15/2011 12:32pm Edited Date/Time 2/15/2011 12:32pm
MBBadgers wrote:
Elbows up and use black on white or white on black numbers, just looks cleaner, oh and I prefer they are 6" or bigger.
"I prefer they are 6" or bigger"...that's what she said! haha sorry, couldn't resist.

edit: damn it, towelie beat me to it!
Torco1
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2/15/2011 12:34pm
One footers and one handers on every other table top really dont look that cool......especially when you ride at beginner speed.
2/15/2011 12:37pm
jndmx wrote:
Do not use a pitboard if you are slow enough to talk with as you go past the mechanics area.
LaughingLaughingLaughing
Justin314
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2/15/2011 12:42pm
Repack the muffler once in a while.
rocrac
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2/15/2011 12:47pm
jndmx wrote:
Do not use a pitboard if you are slow enough to talk with as you go past the mechanics area.
Har
Torco1
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2/15/2011 12:50pm
Hover over the porta potty seat if you must shit at the track.
40Plus_922mx
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2/15/2011 12:52pm
Treat every jump as a seat bounce. Even the triples. (Only KW might be able to do this)
TriRacer27
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2/15/2011 12:59pm
Tell him never to ask for jumping or mechanic advice on Vital.
motogrady
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2/15/2011 1:12pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
dramirez12 wrote:
why not 420?
Because it's drug related, and that's taboo here.
JustMX
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2/15/2011 1:15pm
in all seriousness....

If you fall down and you don't have a bone sticking out......get your bike up..and get your ass off the track before you try to start it.

Sitting in the middle of the track, especially in a blind spot, and trying to start your bike in slow motion when you are now a mile behind the leaders is about as stupid a thing that can be done on a motorcycle.

You are most likely to get hit and turn your bad day into something worse, and ruin somebody else's day as well.

and pay attention to the safety flags just like you would hope everybody else would do if it was your ass laying in the track.
Mstock
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2/15/2011 1:16pm
Do not put any logo on your bike if you are not paid cash money for doing so.
JustMX
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2/15/2011 1:21pm
Unless you live a mile from the track....don't put your gear on at home...and don't wear it out to eat on the way home, even if it is a fast food place.

Even if they just happen to be having a Jerry Springer reunion at the place you chose some of us would like to at least project some level of respectability and class concerning the sport we love to people we run into.

oh, and wash your freaking face off, especially if it is muddy or dusty.
Titan1
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2/15/2011 1:24pm Edited Date/Time 2/15/2011 1:24pm
Never, with one exception, put Monster Energy logos anywhere on your bike. The exception being if Monster is sponsoring you.

Same thing applies for stickers from any company that isn't sponsoring you, for that matter. (edit: mstock beat me to it)

And if you aren't going riding, or coming home from riding...take your bike out of the back of your truck.
JustMX
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2/15/2011 1:47pm
Titan1 wrote:
Never, with one exception, put Monster Energy logos anywhere on your bike. The exception being if Monster is sponsoring you. Same thing applies for stickers from...
Never, with one exception, put Monster Energy logos anywhere on your bike. The exception being if Monster is sponsoring you.

Same thing applies for stickers from any company that isn't sponsoring you, for that matter. (edit: mstock beat me to it)

And if you aren't going riding, or coming home from riding...take your bike out of the back of your truck.
good one...and if they aren't actually GIVING you something do not list them as a sponsor either.

Freaking "D" class riders that list 25 sponsors are just SAD.
DPR250R
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2/15/2011 1:52pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
dramirez12 wrote:
why not 420?
motogrady wrote:
Because it's drug related, and that's taboo here.
+1

I also thought it was weak when a local would run 199 Suzuki or 259 Kawi... back in the day when those numbers meant something.
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2/15/2011 1:52pm
GuyB wrote:
Numbers to NOT run include 1, 69, 420...
"Numbers to NOT run include 1"

*unless you earned it. Cool

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