Moto-Brian

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The issue with me is simple. I feel bad for the family, friends and anyone he left behind. But the reality is no different if he was robbing a bank with a gun, got shot by an officer and died. The kid was breaking the law, doing something amongst the general public and not only putting his own life in danger, but the innocent people around him. Had he done the right thing, he would still be here and be amongst us all. Sure, a fellow rider has passed, but if we cannot use this to teach others why it is stupid to do such things or we cannot use this to learn from, it is a complete waste. We can be respectful and yet create awareness to teach others... It's like drag racing on public roads, racing bikes on public roads, stunting on public roads. We've all done this and to some degree. However, when and where you do it can ultimately decide your fate and the fate of others around you. What if that was a minivan with kids in the back. He blasts into the back of it and kills a baby that was securely fastened in the back seat? Because he hit a p/u truck doesn't make it a lighter offense. The media isn't lying, Brandon. They have footage where the guys are stunting on a freeway with other cars around. The police were trying to pull them over and they ran. He made an error and decided to deal a game with the devil and lost. He paid with his life. I am sure the dash cameras caught a lot more, as well... I equate this to an incident I was witness to. Mother was at an intersection and looked both ways. It was a 4 way stop... She pulled out. Unfortunately, a kid on an R1 with his headlights not on was doing well over 100 mph. The lady looked and at 100 plus MPH, she didn't see what was coming. He ran the sign... The result was two fold. The kid on the bike died after he slammed into the passenger side of her van and the mother's infant daughter was killed as a result of the crash as she was in the center section on the passenger side where the bike crashed... He was breaking the law and the results of his actions not only ended his life, but it caused the death of an innocent person. A person that never had a chance to even experience life... Winning championships doesn't make you experienced and has no value in this discussion. Because you won races and will win a championship, does it allow you to do this type of stuff and it is OK? I've done some pretty stupid stuff. Really stupid stuff... And, I have done things where it COULD have caused injury to others. I wasn't thinking. But, I have learned a lot of things along the way and realize that this is something that needs to be used as a lesson. A tragic lesson, but one that can hopefully save a lot of others in the future.

Bingo. If you walk in just to test ride and aren't serious, it is doubtful you'll get to ride anything. There's no issue with it being a demo or not. And, the Japanese allow demos on bikes. Not sure why that was stated - they do. The demo idea isn't solely for test riding. It is a way for the dealer to use that bike for marketing and events and to ride on a daily basis for feedback to customers and to allow customers a chance to ride the bike with no issues or strings attached. However, if you meet the financing requirements, are a serious buyer and are wanting to test ride, you'll get to. But, as stated by Wicked - it is a dealer by dealer basis as some will not allow it...

Of course! It's my region goob. The Husaberg won't be there and it isn't sumo'd out yet. Plus, you wouldn't want to test it on the MX track. Rephrase - I wouldn't let you test it on the MX track.

I believe it is 18 and older. I will verify. It's a liability issue.

A third comment for Reuben. As one of the members found out here after taking his forks to a place in Columbus, experience matters. Reuben knows the ins and outs of these things. Don't trust someone who says they know or learns off the Internet. The guy who had the person in Columbus do his forks had his fork seals put in upside down. That's what happens. I mention 2-3 guys everytime a suspension question is asked. I'm not blowing hot air or spouting off crap. There's literally a handful of guys that truly are competent enough to do things right. Call him at 1 (317) 850-3884.

On Sept 25, we will be holding an MX demo tour for our 2011 MX and Off Road Machines. We will have our Ride Orange semi truck with a load of 2011 machines on board! There will be an assortment of bikes so you can experience almost every model we have available! Some bikes will be limited and some we do not have on the truck. However, bikes like the much sought after 2011 350 SX-F and newly designed 250 SX-F with FI and others! Our newly designed XC and our 2 stroke MX bikes, as well! Please visit http://www.briarcliffmx.com/ for info on how to get to the track. You can also visit our site for info at www.ktmusa.com I will post more info about times, etc. This is a great chance to ride our new line up for FREEEEEE!!! Come have some fun. I also know Oakley will be there as well.

Hey man, I think you are fine. I'm not a staff guy, but from what I saw, you were holding your own out there and doing well. Again, the lap times might need to be a bit faster, but take into a few considerations... 1) Stock forks and you are WELL outside the limits of those things. The pace was smooth and predictable and easily able to be passed by faster riders. There were PLENTY of guys in "A" that had no business being out there and it had less to do with lap times as it did with the way they rode... 2) Your line choices and how you rode made it easy to predict what you were about to do. The two editor riders were WAY sketchy and should have been in middle pack "I" group. There was no way to know what they were about to do and even had one guy on the RSV4 sitting up looking back and waiting for his buddy on the hot line in Thunder Valley. Three abreast and he's sitting up putting at maybe 60 mph... You were nowhere near that in any way... I think you need to stick with "A" and work more. Come see me next time and we can walk through lines. I was working with a guy I know that day and I had him running faster than he's ever been, but in complete control with no extra effort. It's such a line choice that will make the difference at that track. As for turn 1, stick a little closer to the curbing. Stay in tight and exit wider, but leave room outside for passing. You are more mid track in the video and I suggest tightening that up a bit. Turn 2-3 is also a spot to keep a little tighter. The entrance and the line through the Keyhole is really good. Totally better than the last video. You can hear you exiting on the gas sooner than before... Off the back straight - connect the curbs from 7 to 8. Don't swing out to the right so much. A lot of wasted real estate being used there. Also, stay tight initially and exit out wider out of 8. Again, it is a line issue around the track. You are looking really good and the overall thing is smooth and consistent. That is something that should be evaluated above most things...

Had a few guys feeling it out and a couple interested. I am willing to negotiate spares and price a bit. I know it is somewhat overwhelming to most at this price, but if you'd add up the spares, the motor work, the suspension components, etc., this thing is fresh and new and certainly competitive.

Free test rides. Inquire via PM. Kidding...

Why not track that bike you are selling? Thats pretty cheap and a great track choice...

Oh, and typical is more like :37s and slower...

Track day times are going to be :33s and slower. Id say :40 is good as long as you are smooth and consistent...

Bike has one race weekend (AMA RRGC) and two track days on it. Both very light as I was riding the RC8R more due to setting it up...

Probably going to get a clean title for the frame so, I will probably pull that and sell seperately. I will also reduce the asking price to reflect that...

Well, take it for what it is worth, but here is what I think and suggest... It's going to counter a few things the others were saying, but I think I might be able to suggest some things to make it not only more efficient for you, but faster, as well... Turn 1 is fine. Don't worry about brake markers as a LOT of people brake too early, but the drive out is the key. Honestly, there's a few line choices here and all can be effective. It's minimal gains or losses here... Turn two - segment starting the series of turns into the Keyhole. That first right hander and then the transition to the two lefts. It should be a connect the dots. Do not swing out wide right before transitioning to the left. Essentially, connect the curbing and make it as straight as you can. A LOT of speed and scrub slightly going in as you will be mostly straight. The two lefts need to be tight and treated as a single apex. The entrance to the Keyhole. The top vid with the R6 showed the proper line entering that right hander. Almost act like you are defending that line. Stay tight right and then go out deep at the top of the keyhole. It allows you to drive harder out and sooner than if you started out wide left. The bottom video actually looked better and maybe you were a bit nervous with the R6 guy in front and planning a pass... Dunno, but his entrance to that turn was better... Turn 7 off the back straight. Again, braking too early, but it is something that will be a work in progress always. Don't let people tell you that braking makes it all up. It does when at the top level, but if you cannot string together turns well, it is all for nothing... That right hander is not the big deal. It is the time between 7 and 8 (left hander off camber turn). You are taking the line that a LOT of riders take and it is not only inefficient, it also is killing time and opens you up to losing a spot and therefore, losing more time and wasting more energy. Connect the apex of 7's right hander with the visual apex or curbing of turn 8. Almost a straight line if you will... You are then tight into 8 and the line you have down the hill and out of 8 is good. DON'T stay tight out of 8. Losing time, too much energy and not enough drive out. Your line looks good from what I can see. Essentially, drive right of the center line of sealer, down the hill cross back to the left of the sealer and set up for 9. Pretty much what I saw you do. Under the bridge. I won't give any secrets here, but it was ok. Driving up the hill and setting up that next set of rights is a big time killer or a time helper. It is minimal and easily gained elsewhere, but a lot of guys have it right and a lot have it wrong... You looked fine through there. Good job. Carousel. Here's where there are two schools of thought. I TRY and TRY to get people to stay tight wide out of 14 (left hander off Thunder Valley) and hug the INSIDE line entering the carousel. You then dive deep and apex out at a peak instead of a continuous radius. That allows a more efficient drive out and in that small straight before you transition left onto the front straight. Here's a pic where I am vs. the others... Uploaded with ImageShack.us The red bike is closer than what is typical. Gene (far right in the pic) is passing on the outside which is fine, but he later was running a similar line as I typically do. I usually drag my knee in the grass (have to pull the puck after each day to clean the grass out) and stay tight. With Gene catching me and me having to defend, this was a great line... But, when running hard laps, it is the best for entrance and drive out. It's a bit of a secrete view of where you should be, but if you watch any AMA races, that's where they run... Overall, really pretty good. Just a few line choices and working on braking and I think you are set. What are your lap times? I'd suggest that they are good enough for Advanced as your line choices and smoothness appears pretty good. I would love to see a lot more riders be as accurate and predictable as you are in these vids... But, of course, vids aren't the tool to judge by. You'd need a staff guy to follow and make that decision... I just ride so, my thoughts are simply an opinion...

It is V2.0... Paul painted it of course and I just redid all the graphics for 2010. Gotta keep it fresh and cool for the kids... I will probably buy a built again. Too easy and a lot less headache. Am thinking seriously about a salvage and having Reuben build, but we will see... I like buying a good built and then having Reuben run his hands through it.

Your belly would explode before you reached the amount needed... "That's a LOT of sauce, Willis!"

Did you read the part where I am looking at a new GSXR1000? Squid.

Ok, somewhat a feeler at this stage as I really am not pushing to sell this bike. I just had the motor COMPLETELY refreshed as well as suspension components and such... But, truth be told, I am looking at a new GSXR1000 and want to put it out and see what happens. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Clear MSO from Suzuki. Ex-Vesrah GSXR1000 making about 186-192 rear wheel HP. This is a full blown, AMA caliper race bike. No expense spared and everything is fresh and ready to race. -2007 GSXR 1000 Vesrah built and tuned. -Motor was freshened up from the bottom up by Reuben at 35 Motorsports early this year. Have receipts. -replaced tranny parts that were worn and new clutch. -FULL Superstock engine build. COMPLETELY new internals and parts. -Traxxion Dynamics AK-GAS internals in forks. Freshened and updated early this year by Traxxion. -Penske triple rear with updates and refreshed by 35 Motorsports early this year. -Yoshimura EM-Pro full system. ECU, etc. -Yoshimura traction control -Yoshimura quick shift. -Graves FULL titanium single side exit system. Carbon fiber cannister. -BMC filter -GPR V4 top mount damper. Freshened this year. -Factory Tuning case covers. -Vortex rearsets. -Vortex clip-ons. -Removed ignition. -Switch control for quick shifter. -CRV clutch Lever. -Brembo front master cylinder and folding lever. -Hotbodies race plastic. Currently has the black and white bodywork as shown with black tank in the action pics. -Michelin race tires. -Vortex sprockets. -NEW D.I.D. ERV2 Gold chain. SPARES: -Full set of Vesrah Hotbodies and matching tank. -Spare set of wheels with rotors. -Spare set of Vortex rearsets complete. -Spare clutch levers OEM -OEM Front Master Cylinder and OEM brake levers. -OEM upper fairing stay - repaired, but perfect for backup -Spare cush drive. -Gearing that you'd need - all Vortex -Spare 520 chain. -Spare Vortex clip-on bars. -Spare subframe. -SPARE 2007 FRAME - SALVAGE TITLE. You will get a Bill of Sale only with this. I am probably forgetting something else in the spares, but this is a solid bike and most people who have seen it can attest to the condition. It is premium and well maintained and has had the proper service done. It is competitive against the newer bikes and I would have no issue racing this in AMA. Asking price is $11,500 with everything including the frame. You'd get at minimum, $700 for it on Ebay. With the complete spare setup, you almost have an entire bike. I am willing to negotiate the bike w/o all the spares, but I am not willing to part until the bike is sold. Again, not a new rider bike, but it is your call on what you want out of it. This is an easy to ride bike, also. Not the fire breathing machine it sounds to be on paper. However, it can easily get you in trouble and these bikes aren't as easy to go fast on as people think they are. It is by far the BEST bike I have ever ridden at an angry pace. You can also contact Reuben at 35 Motorsports at 317-850-3884 to get some insight on what the condition is, what the motor was like before the refresh and what was done to it. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Be gentler on the boy, Floundy. After all, at 20-25mph, those death wobbles and front tucks are very common! Seriously, no way you lost the front if the pavement wasn't dusted with dirt/stone, etc... Even at 50 psi, it would have held. However, if they were under inflated, they'd act like they over steered and can cause the front to fall inward on a turn rather quickly. Slip the front? No way... I doubt this is like the guys that say they spin up the rear all the time...

Appreciate your understanding and being able to see my side. It is hard for me. It brings back a LOT of bad memories for me... Let's talk the fireman... I was saying that if a family loses their husband and a community starts a fund to assist the bills associated with the loss of the guy, it's the same idea - could be at least... I'm open to talk about that aspect and promise not to blow a gasket... I see you are understanding my feelings and appreciate it and am calmed down. At least you are a smart enough guy to see that unlike some... They just think I am a dick - which I am - but this is passion and memories...

I was being sarcastic... Josh isn't making a dime. He promted this. Kudos to him for doing so. He's a class act.

Exactly. And, that's what kills me. IF people actually read things and actually looked into things before asking, they'd have seen that and maybe not have passed judgement... Herrin's probably making money off the program... Easy way to make a buck, right? Trust me, there will be some sort of spin on it all...

Thanks, Brandon. Run the stickers with pride and let people know what happened and why you have them on your bike or helmet.