Round #11 "The Penton" TRACKSIDE COVERAGE

i've been reluctant to use my camelback. i've had one all year but never used it yet. i'm afraid if i get used to it then i'll want to have it all the time and then be screwed when it runs out or breaks or something. plus i don't like haveing junk strapped to me when i'm riding. i've never tried to ride with it, but it just looks like it would bother me.

did all 5 laps there on saturday in the AM race with no water and my lap times stayed basically within 1 min of each other :huh

but i was hurting when i got done. i wanted to cry when i saw them put the 1/2 way marker up.

hey when you guys are talking about certain spots on the track and reference the "mile markers" where are they :confused:

i've been racing all year and have yet to see a mile marker anywhere?? maybe i really do need to get glasses?

usually a colored plastic or paper plate with a # on it stapeled to a tree!!

Jared I think you are crazy not to run with a camel back because of fear of becoming dependent. I agree that I have lost all my water early in races in the past, but oh well for them, but the benefits of having it during the other races is significant. Some races, I don't drink anything, but in others, I will empty it before the last lap.

I looked at your lap times and they aren't bad, but if you went much faster, especially below 28 minutes a lap, you would have been seriously wanting something to drink. I think you should seriously consider having one for the last couple of races. Also, it works great a protecting the back in a serious wreck. I have wrecked twice wear the camelback save me from being injuried. Where the camel back stopped I was bruised badly, but the camel back helped absorb most of the blow and it bursted when I wrecked in Texas.

Anyway, Yes, you will see mile markers all around the course at various points.

I think Jim has a soft side....:D You losing your edge Jim? :P


I saw monkeyboy tiptoeing around the pits, maybe he got his hands on some vandalism.

Remember their were two bikes stolen this weekend too, a little kids 65 and a KXF400 on saturday afternoon. Sad to see people resort to that kinda stuff for fun.

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Originally posted by ranger400ex



I saw monkeyboy tiptoeing around the pits, maybe he got his hands on some vandalism.

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i think it was that skinny lil meek boy.:eek2: :devil:

harlen, we've got a district 5 race up near wisp next weekend - you should go. i might give the camelback a try at that one. i'm going to try riding with it tomorrow. never thought about the extra padding it woudl provide.

your not the first person to call me crazy.....in fact you are the third person today :devil:

Out here in Ca we are very familar with sound checks. All public riding area require a 96db rating. You need to research and check out the proper procedure to make sure they are doing it correctly, it can make a huge difference. WE are tested according to SAE J-1287. I have read this and you guys need to also. It describes exactly what should and should not be done. Like if it is raining the test is no good, and about other bikes near by. Also the sound meter must be at a 45 degree angle and 20 inches away from exit of exhaust plus other stuff. I was looking at the pictures of guys being checked and there is a picture of the guy holding the tester almost directly behind the exhaust. If so, that test is bogus!!! Find this J-1287, print it our and take it with you to your next race, it will help.

Thanks for the info Crayfish

No worries. I had a day of riding ended before it began because of a test done incorrectly, but at the time I did not know how the test was to be done correctly. Same bike, same exhaust different day but this time I made sure the test was done correctly and holy **** it passed this time.

It was a picture of Bill Balance that was being tested. Might explian why the one pipe failed and the other sparks pipe passed?


http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1140/f...287_199807.pdf

Here is the Sae standard, not sure if it is what you guys are tested with.

You beat me to it Crayfish. I just learned today that is the standard to use and was just about to put it on here. Thanks, I think this will help out a lot of GNCCers.