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86250rrider
10-14-2007, 07:33 AM
im 41 and ran my first xc race. came in 19th out of 38.not bad considering a poor start and sitting for 10 minutes after a nasty leg cramp and fighting finger and thumb cramps also.2 hours steady fast is really tough to do.it was kiiling me to watch my group pass me after i passed some of them them earlier.i was probably in last after the cramp and had to fight back my position. getting in shape is a must to be top 10 or better. it was really fun though!! thanks neil for one bad ***** motor that rocked in the woods!!!
AtvMxRider
10-14-2007, 08:00 AM
:macho
Turboderf
10-14-2007, 09:42 AM
19 out of 38 is good now you have something to work for good luck :macho
CorvetteZ06
10-14-2007, 10:32 AM
good job, keep the R alive.
86250rrider
10-14-2007, 10:50 AM
no problem there. the r wasnt the weak point...it was my body!!!lol it had more power than i needed in the race .my arms felt like they weighed 100 lbs. each at the end ! the guys in the crowd kinda dug it in the areas where the crowds were. i showed off a bit with wheelies through these sections ;) it was a good time. yes....im hooked already:macho
RedRider23
10-14-2007, 11:15 AM
congrats on the race, i switched to the flexx bars and that helped me more than anything, might be something to look into. again, good job gettin out there and gettin it dun, havin fun lol
my88r
10-14-2007, 07:03 PM
:cool: :macho
Rollscanardly
10-14-2007, 08:45 PM
a steering dampener is a must also.

Hunter
86250rrider
10-14-2007, 09:11 PM
thanks guys....i do run a stabilizer(my wrist has been saved three times with it),works shocks, and an anti-vibe stem. yes... the flexx bars will be on in the spring for sure along with a revalve or other front shocks. do those bars really help that much? thanks again :D
GOTFEAR
10-14-2007, 09:17 PM
Rock on I'm 40 and i mx race atv and dirt bike and always up front just ride at least one day a week end and you will be OK
RedRider23
10-14-2007, 09:24 PM
i think they are great, i dont cramp up anymore. Plus, they help me racing poles and barrels, doin high speed braking under pressure. tons more control now.
my88r
10-16-2007, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by 86250rrider
thanks guys....i do run a stabilizer(my wrist has been saved three times with it),works shocks, and an anti-vibe stem. yes... the flexx bars will be on in the spring for sure along with a revalve or other front shocks. do those bars really help that much? thanks again :D


if you find a good used set for a decent price then yea but new no.