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Do you have a pic of your trailer so we can all see what you're working with? If you have room under the trailer, this is a fairly cheap setup. I'd use lengths of that perforated steel angle down both sides of each ramp so you can slide the ramps into it from the back end. Could drill the lock straps to accommodate padlocks too, so they're secure

The SDGT is top of my list, but they've still got some electro-gremlins to work out yet. I demo'd the SD-R at MidO's Vintage Days last year and loved the engine, seating position, and overall feel of it.....just needed those touring extras to complete the package

Good deal man. Like we'd discussed, it's definitely a new design compared to my 3 yr old classic, but at least they're making it right. So, NoMar still equals winning

What did you think of that thing? This was on top of a short list of bikes I was eyeballing season before last......just couldn't swallow that price tag

There's truth to that since they've not redesigned their product, even though there's been a lot of claims paid out for failures of their current design. Glad to hear @DerekClouser is getting paid back for his losses, but had there been medical bills involved......I'm curious whether or not they'd offered a settlement as quickly as they did?

The wife and I are definitely out for this ride, just too much going on this weekend. Rip, ride, and roar safe everybody!

Maxton was the primary home to ECTA's LSR racing until around 2010? 2011? Wilmington was booming as soon as it started up, but not sure where they're going to end up next. There's some talk about staying at Wilmington, but haven't seen or heard anything concrete about that. Texas hosted LSR as well, but that's under another sanction I believe, and if you're going THAT far.....may as well head to Bonneville? Good luck on the build, I really dont know all of the class rules but they should be available on their website - that would clue you in to the best platform to compete with. I'm sure they will eventually find a new place to host events on this side of the States.....just a matter of when/where

Glad to see you chime in, and good to hear the tumor is gone.....hopefully things continue to improve and you bounce back on that bike soon

http://www.600riders.com/forum/track-tech-and-riding-techniques/21005-fz6-trackbike.html?s=f4ca12861791b5df5160bafe356a2676 it's a dated read, but still some info

I think the FZ would suffice nicely for quite some time once the suspenders are setup proper and a few ergo items are added to help get you in "the pocket". Jim, you get off the seat a bit more and the ground clearance will surely improve since the bike will corner more upright. Then once better bp becomes muscle memory, the lean angles and corner speeds climb as your confidence increases, all relative to your form. I'd say you're better off to keep it, upfit it, and track it for a bit

Good choice Tim. I love my NoMar classic, but Goldwing tires can be a challenge. I did end up stacking washers on either side of the bead breaker shoulder bolt to shim it in and keep it from wanting to "waller out" the pivot point where the bead breaker bolts to the breaker bar - I did this for A spec tires especially......other than that, it's done plenty of tire changes without issue. Enjoy saving money on tire changes, I know I have!!

Congrats @what and @jacobhawkins on the bump up! And that's quite a statement against K&N. Maybe NOW they'll step up and look into their design flaws?

You get a bump Monday too?

That's 2 failures from K&N filters in the last couple months that I know of, and according to the google this has been an ongoing issue. I'll never run them on my bikes, but the nut at the end does look handy when it's too tight for a strap wrench between the headers/filter. Good work on saving it @DerekClouser. Scary fast place to get the wobbles, but better than it happening mid corner.

Jerry, you got this man. Stay strong and fight on. The utmost of positive vibes, thoughts, prayers, crossed-fingers, and high hopes to you sir.

Welcome to the forum. Couple hours south of you is Pusheta Creek MX if you dig some track time. http://www.pushetacreekmx.com/Home_Page.html

This is my typical MO when I lead at the Epic Rides. Most every straight, my eyes are constantly glancing at my mirrors. I try and pace the group by how well it does as one entity, something I picked up at my first trackday - the slowest rider sets the pace for the conglomerate until there's interference. I've had to cast a rider or 2 down a group because they were trying to ride outside their skillset, holding back the rest of the group. My wife always does an excellent job at sweeping, telling me who's braking through corners or blowing lines, or anything else that could grow more dangerous as the pace quickens throughout....but that pace always depends on my comfort as well. If I know the route from rides prior, it's quicker than usual ( pending the group's comfort with that pace ), but if it's a new-to-me route, I'll ride right at or just below a medium pace.....and make a wrong turn or 2 just to keep things interesting LOL

Those V4's look and sound like pure sex on 2 wheels......would love one, but they're pricey

Cited? Without prior signage, how could you be ticketed for anything? Or is there some disclaimers posted at the trail head?

Weight loss so far is 25 pounds since beginning of July. Wife and I are biking 5-6 days totalling near 60 miles a week. My quads haven't been the same since.....when does the pain go away?!?!

I was mostly joking, doubtful it stemmed from your incident. Surely they posted the signage to cover their asses.

Maybe the state saw this thread?

Awesome news!

I use Strava ( free app ) and plan to fit my ram mount and x-grip, but for now just toss my phone in my pocket. Strava tracks speed, elevation, route, and a ton of other features too....good enough for me

Welcome to the forum