Dirt riding
- shilka99
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Dirt riding
I'll be taking my nephew out riding at Haslet on 3/26.
This is the same place many in the club have been dirt riding before,
https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2 ... 0394?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Magma ... 97.3668494
From this view you can see the end of Magma. There is a barricade partially blocking the road but we drive through that, hop the curb on the right then drive down into the dry creek bed, following the tire tracks you can see here. The track is off to the left of this image, you can see it best on the first link. I'll get there early so my black suv will be clearly visible.
I'll bring my TTR-125 and my KTM520 and my nephew, who may spend the whole day on my KTM if I let him...
Post up if you plan to come along, and what you will be riding and I'll add you to the list.
We normally arrive around 12-1pm, but we're flexible.
Shaun - KTM520
Ben - TTR125 & KX100
Miles - YZ-125
Shane - RMZ-450 & YZ250
This is the same place many in the club have been dirt riding before,
https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2 ... 0394?hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Magma ... 97.3668494
From this view you can see the end of Magma. There is a barricade partially blocking the road but we drive through that, hop the curb on the right then drive down into the dry creek bed, following the tire tracks you can see here. The track is off to the left of this image, you can see it best on the first link. I'll get there early so my black suv will be clearly visible.
I'll bring my TTR-125 and my KTM520 and my nephew, who may spend the whole day on my KTM if I let him...
Post up if you plan to come along, and what you will be riding and I'll add you to the list.
We normally arrive around 12-1pm, but we're flexible.
Shaun - KTM520
Ben - TTR125 & KX100
Miles - YZ-125
Shane - RMZ-450 & YZ250
Last edited by shilka99 on Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:27 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Shaun in McKinney
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
Re: Dirt riding
All be doing some DS riding down south that weekend so very iffy, the KX has sat with not enough attention tho
K1600
- milesmiles
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Re: Dirt riding
I may be down to go. Yz125
Small possibility I'll bring an xr70 and a pw80 if I can make it
We will see if I can when the time is closer
Small possibility I'll bring an xr70 and a pw80 if I can make it
We will see if I can when the time is closer
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Re: Dirt riding
I am planning on going, the questions are if my 13 year old will be with me or not.
Shane
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
Re: Dirt riding
shilka99 wrote:I'll be taking my nephew out riding at Haslet on 3/26.
This is the same place many in the club have been dirt riding before,
Shaun - KTM520
Ben - TTR125
Shaun I saw one of your videos of you riding with a young man, Ben? Was that at the place we are going Sunday? btw I liked your COTA video too!
Shane
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
- shilka99
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Re: Dirt riding
Thanks, and yes that was my nephew Ben. Its getting harder to get him off my KTM these days. And that was the field were going to, I'll add directions in the top postTooner wrote:shilka99 wrote:I'll be taking my nephew out riding at Haslet on 3/26.
This is the same place many in the club have been dirt riding before,
Shaun - KTM520
Ben - TTR125
Shaun I saw one of your videos of you riding with a young man, Ben? Was that at the place we are going Sunday? btw I liked your COTA video too!
Shaun in McKinney
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
- shilka99
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Re: Dirt riding
And if anyone planning to come out has a Sena communicator, please bring it. Their marketing manager assures me that they fixed the glitches in the 8-way chain and I'd like to test that. I have 5 units so just need a few more.
Shaun in McKinney
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
RGV250|520SX/SMR|RSV4 Factory
Re: Dirt riding
Okay, both dirt bikes are up and running. The RMZ450 is running great once it is running and the YZ250f still has the flu...bugger to start and wont idle. It runs fair with the choke on, going to swap out the pilot jet tomorrow and see if I can get the fuel screw closer to spec.(its so far out now it wants to just fall out) either way I plan on being there Sunday. I wish I could get that KLX140L I was looking at today for my wife as a 24 year anniversary gift tomorrow. But that might be the last anniversary if I did, so.....maybe not.
Shane
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
- milesmiles
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Re: Dirt riding
I'll be there at noon or before. I can't ride all that long. Mostly just test and tuning. If anyone doesn't have a dirt bike, feel free to come on out and you can ride mine
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
- shilka99
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Re: Dirt riding
My nephew is itching to get out there as early as possible... And I'll also be bringing an extra bike. For anyone out there who has never ridden a dirtbike before, this is the perfect opportunity. A flat grass field with no jumps and nothing to hit but the dirt.
We have a nice fun circuit laid out just like a road race course and we can modify it all we need.
Lots of fun.
We have a nice fun circuit laid out just like a road race course and we can modify it all we need.
Lots of fun.
Shaun in McKinney
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- SputnikSam
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Re: Dirt riding
Wish I saw this earlier and didn't have to baby sit a work thing. I've never ridden a dirt bike but would like to learn! Please let me know next time you do this!shilka99 wrote:My nephew is itching to get out there as early as possible... And I'll also be bringing an extra bike. For anyone out there who has never ridden a dirtbike before, this is the perfect opportunity. A flat grass field with no jumps and nothing to hit but the dirt.
We have a nice fun circuit laid out just like a road race course and we can modify it all we need.
Lots of fun.
-Sam
2019 Suzuki GSXR 750
2017 Yamaha WR250R
2009 Subaru WRX
2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 (sold)
2014 Triumph Daytona 675R (RIP)
2013 Triumph Street Triple R (sold)
2019 Suzuki GSXR 750
2017 Yamaha WR250R
2009 Subaru WRX
2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 (sold)
2014 Triumph Daytona 675R (RIP)
2013 Triumph Street Triple R (sold)
Re: Dirt riding
Shaun, that was a BLAST!, your KTM was amazing! Nothing helps me see the needed improvement(steering damper for a start) my bike needs like hoping on a bike like your KTM. The experience and knowledge that you shared was very welcome, thank you. Miles what a deal you got on your 250, for the record I thought it may have had a softer front brake feel on the lever, but the overall braking was better than my bike. I understand that riders are hesitant to hand the keys to their street baby over to anyone but what a great opportunity to sample various dirt bikes and feel the strengths of each bike at a location that is free! Sam keep an eye out for the next dirt ride, I think you will be glad you did. Thanks Shaun!!!!
Shane
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
Current ride and track: 2009 CBR 1000rr
2018 crf450r
- shilka99
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Re: Dirt riding
It sure is an awesome time. No traffic, no speeding tickets, just lots of fun racing.
My video is uploading now, I'll post a link shortly.
My video is uploading now, I'll post a link shortly.
Shaun in McKinney
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- SputnikSam
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Re: Dirt riding
Awe man that looks like so much fun! Good commentary and riding advice too!shilka99 wrote:https://youtu.be/qQCIDZAZtYw
-Sam
2019 Suzuki GSXR 750
2017 Yamaha WR250R
2009 Subaru WRX
2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 (sold)
2014 Triumph Daytona 675R (RIP)
2013 Triumph Street Triple R (sold)
2019 Suzuki GSXR 750
2017 Yamaha WR250R
2009 Subaru WRX
2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 (sold)
2014 Triumph Daytona 675R (RIP)
2013 Triumph Street Triple R (sold)
- milesmiles
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Re: Dirt riding
Had a good time, wish I could have got some more riding in
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
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