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So far I have just mounted my tires and just skipped the balance part. I have not had any issues that I have noticed. I may look into the balancer.

Are you balancing your wheels too?

Glad everything worked out Jacob.

Where did it happen? I saw the rt26 sign in Derek's photo. I'm guessing 800.

I went a few years back. If you're talking at the Q the fact it's small is the only downer. If the little one has never been though I think it would be worth it to see his face light up. Don't forget the ear plugs if you go.

I wouldn't think there would be anything like that at an elementary

I'd tell you, you should have stuck with Honda but I remember your Honda shot a bolt at your ankle. So I guess maybe it's just your luck

I saw a couple of those in my little town last year at the local ice cream shop. They were neat machines. I like it.

Hope nothing was damaged. I've been where you are. I rebuilt a quad top and bottom end because a rod bearing went and never tightened the cam gear down. So I got to redo some of my work and throw more money at it. The said gear came off, wadded up the timing chain and that new shiny piston smacked the valves. Was not 1 of my brightest moments. To top it off I think I broke my helmet when I got off my machine and tossed it 30ft in the air. At least you've kept your cool. Good luck man. I'll be praying it all comes out to be nothing other than a hose replacement.

Thanks for the input.

Jacob I never did the camping thing with my 600rr but I did ride 2000 miles in 4 days last year with a buddy and his Harley tourer. I just explained to him there would be times when I was going to be out of sight for him but I'd wait up at the next route change. He understood and I believe he had just as much fun as I did. I had a blast and l'm sure you will as well. We'll have to get together prior to your trip and put in at least 1 long day in SEO to help make sure your in shape and don't need that whole bottle of aleve.

@TimTheAzn no worries about exact numbers. I was just curious if you knew. I had already pretty much made up my mind on giving the Q3s a shot. I know you and @jacobhawkins speak highly of them and I plan to do some of the same things both of you did last year with both street and track use.

Thanks for the input Tim. It's time for new tires and I think I'm going to give the Q3s a shot. I was running Pilot Road 2s and got about 5000 miles out of them. I think the Q3s are close to the same price. I'm just wondering what to expect for longevity. I guess time will tell.

What kind of street mileage did you get out of Q3s Tim? How fast did you burn through them on the track?

Every time you talk about this deer incident. This is my response

Thanks @FirstYamaha for a great deal on the coat. It was nice to meet you.

If it wasn't 4hrs away I'd be there. Hope it's a great turn out again.

Just a heads up that brace will probably beat up the bike a bit. Not that you probably care too much. It is a dirt bike after all. I just know mine has wreaked some havoc on my quad and has put holes in my riding pants.

As IP said good man and smart man. I've been there. Last year shortly after I swapped out the plastic on my bike my daughters' 4H advisor stopped by to have them sign some papers. She placed her folder on top of my tank and as she was shuffling through it I could hear the dust and grit writing her name in it. By the time I thought to say something it was too late. I know my eyes about popped out of my head but I never said anything and just buffed out what I could and called it good.

Man Jacob sorry to hear this. Hope it's minimal damage. Get a go fast sticker and put over it. Nobody will ever know.

I am very interested in this. I probably could come take a look at it this weekend if that works for you.

Will do

Another thought for tent/shelter at the track. I have used my ez-up wrapped in tarps multiple times for Atv trips with friends. Just placed the ez-up over the trailer, wrapped it in tarps , and threw an air mattress on the trailer bed. Slept through more than 1 storm with no issues. I'm thinking this may be the route I go when I head to mid O this year.

Harley probably had the best 1 when the husband hides in the closet. I did enjoy the high 5 as well.

Boy I just looked at this thread and makes wonder if I really want to do the track thing. I'd be pretty ticked if a CR cut me off like that and said it was my fault.