Enduros take up alot more area. We will have about 5 acres of course and 5 acres of parking/camping.
That sounds good............I actually would prefer a MotoTrials only specific park. But that's the sport I like and it would be much more low key than an all inclusive "off road" park.
We need more places that are set up for trials with bike rental so that people can test it out. And if Enduro rides are also an option that will open up exposure to more people that bring their own Enduro bike out for a ride and maybe gets the itch to try trials.
Hey Biffsgasgas, Road Trip destination for Team WGASA????
I just want to know how long it took for the trials riders turned Enduro riders to realize that they do not get penalized for putting their feet down......
I just throw mine in the corner...........if it crawls back out on it's own then it is time to buy new trials clothes.
Actually Mrs. Zippy does the washing of my riding gear. So I put in laudry room and when it is clean she tells me to get it out of there. I don't have to deal with it so I don't worry if some colors are faded etc..
Most I have done is when really muddy sprayed off with the hose then handed over to Mrs. Zippy.
This mainly stems from early in our marriage I was banned from doing laundry. My method was there are 2 categories of clothes: Dirty and Clean. It only took a short while for all my clothes to become a dirty shade of grey. According to Mrs. Zippy there are more than 2 categories of clothes.
I have the same thing with my right elbow. this is the second time around. First time I did a drop off and "jarred" my elbow on the landing. Took 6 months to heal up. This time around I gave bike a little "extra" throttle and it tried to rip my arms off. This time took almost a year to heal and it still not 100%. But I am not smart enough to rest it or ice it.. I kept riding the same as before and kept my work the same as before............I really believe this slowed down my recovery.
Mr. Neutron, thanks for your time and advice... I think im in the same place that you were when you started...(=r...am I trying to blame setup for beign so lame :D )
It's always the bike's fault..........never the rider.......
Put your hands out about handle bar width, stand at the bottom of your stairs then twist right hand and run up stairs. Rememeber to use your brake on way back down
Reading between the lines here it appears that riders in north America expect and appreciate a more challenging, higer scoring Trial (or perhaps we just don't ride as well), than those across the pond.
If I finish a Trial with ten points or less I consider it a poorly set event and don't feel that I got my moneys worth (I know I'm not that good a rider).
The standard I was taught many years ago is one point per section ridden from the winning rider in each class, except the lowest class, Novice, since they are the only class without the option of moving down a class. We typically ride 24-30 sections at an event.
I have had riders that have recently moved up a class tell me after the event "That (insert crazyish obstacle here) in that section was gnarly, but I never would have thought I could ride that if it wasn't put in a section"
OH CRAP!! I just agreed with parts of the post from OTF!!! What is the world coming too?????
Also OTF at this point in my trials riding I fall into the category of "I ride expert class" As in when someone says "oh, you're an Expert rider?!" I reply "Well, I ride the Expert class. That does not necessarily mean I AM an Expert"
Sounds like common theme is make the sections for the middle of the pack and hope the top three move up a class in a year or two.
on edit: I am thinking that if top rider takes less than 15 pts either the event was too easy or that rider should move up a class
In MOTA we have minimum 40 section attempts (usually 8 sections x 5 loops or 10 sections x 4 loops)
As far as severity goes (and this is just a generalization)
Beginner = In the start and find their way to the end, usually a turn or two (class is for learning section markers, etc..)
Novice = couple of turns and a small log or two, all can be ridden without touching the clutch
Intermediate = medium logs, tighter turns, some clutch control needed, turns on hill
Sportsman = most difficult half of Int. and easiest half of Adv. sections
Advanced = Big obstacles with plenty of run up/out and places to put feet, tight turns (hopping not necessary but makes it easier), steep hill climbs, etc..
Expert = Big obstacles hardly any run up/out with less spots to foot, tight and super tight turns, and a couple of sections that are "Screw em they are the top guys and can't get any higher in class" make it hard!
We do try to set the event for the middle of the pack for each class, while trying to maintain somewhat of a standard of difficulty in each class. Middle of pack should be able to get 2 or 3 pts on the section first loop and then progressively improve as the day goes on with cleaning most sections for the last 2 loops or so. We want the good riders to move up a class and keep the lower riders from dropping out/getting hurt. It does not really help the newly moved up riders if the sections are adjusted too much so that basically the Advanced lines are just Intermediate lines that year because a large group of riders moved up a class, they moved up for more of a challenge....... I hope that makes sense.
Of course factoring in weather conditions, available traction, etc... you want to have a challenging and fun yet safe event.
I just moved up to Expert class an event or so ago, Now my goal when riding is to finish the event with less than 200 points (200 is maximum available for those keeping track) Until I get better at riding I will have absolutely no problem with requesting a 5 if a section scares me. If that did bother me I would stay riding in Advanced.
I have been told by Biffsgasgas that his experience in an event in Europe was a great and fun time but the club level sections are set a bit harder than he has ridden in the States, so there is some "cultural differences" there.
broken ribs heal, rotator cuff surgery works but be forewarned it is a LONG recovery. But I believe after you are totally healed you should be able to ride again.
A friend and my father-in-law both have had rotator cuff surgery, looks like about a year to be back to 100%. Do the physical therapy, don't over do it yada yada yada (I sound like my wife nagging me when I am recovering)
You are right, the shafts are supposed to be harder.
This is cut & pasted from the Tech Bulletin;
Water Pump information, Pro 2002~07:
Beginning in 2004, there are three changes to the waterpump.
1 The center shaft has a new heat treatment. The part number remains the same.
2 The impeller is made of a new material.The part number remains the same.
3 The outer bushing (drain cap) is made of a new alloy. It has a much longer life than the original model. The new cap uses a “Torx” bit for removal, and installation. The original one used an Allen wrench. (See photo) The part number remains the same.
The faces change but the names remain the same.......................
On a flat top he can, i'm sure...
If that did bother me I would stay riding in Advanced.
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That sounds good............I actually would prefer a MotoTrials only specific park. But that's the sport I like and it would be much more low key than an all inclusive "off road" park.
Good Luck, I hope it is a success