When I saw the new graphics that you had sitting on the side I looked at it and I’m like is that the same graphics that quad was for sale on Facebook I asked myself. So I went into my Facebook marketplace and looked in my saved section in there your quad was for sale for 10 grand in Leonard Michigan. I almost pulled the trigger but my brother didn’t want to take a ride up with me all the way from Pennsylvania. I even commented on it in your post on the 450r Facebook group. That was one sweet set up you had. What are you racing now? Did you switch over to Yamaha? Man those bottom ball joints are crazy trying to get off?!! I didn’t know Lonestar had those ball joints set up like that with the groove notched in. My brother and his son both run maximum ground clearance roll design long travel a arms both on there 450er’s oh and after seeing how they use these copper bushings with a silicone coating in them and it cost over $200 to replace the bushings that only last half a season I think houser is your best bet for a-arms. Yeah I just think it’s funny how I ran into your channel. I decided not to get a quad and just buy another new camera and a few lenses with the money. I’m a professional photographer I’ve been going to the PA AWRCS series in my spare time doing some races in between all the weddings and senior portraits. But yeah if my brother would’ve came up with me I would’ve definitely bought it
Not at all. I’m 48” all the way around and do just fine. This was one of the tighter tracks that’s for sure. Per regulation all trails are a minimum of 50” wide. Might be a little tight but the raptor will do just fine!
I don't use a chain tool. I grind the pin flat with the link and use a hammer and punch. Learned it from an old man that worked on conveyor belts at a factory.
I’ve tried it both ways over the years and can’t really say which I prefer. Chain tool works great when it actually works but feel like half the time I’m fighting it more than anything. lol
Haha yeah the noisy brakes were not ideal especially once the bolts sheered from the rotor and I lost them completely lol. However, it works great for studying the video later. 😂
Depends on your budget really. A lot of great companies out there. As for A-Arms I would suggest Houser or Teixeira Tech. As for shocks Fox and Axis seem to be the favorite amongst most XC riders, your choice on springers or air shocks. I personally use Fox Float front shocks with Laeger XC arms, Hess GT Thunder linkage in the rear combine with a Fox Podium X shock and love that setup however switching to Houser arms for this coming season.
Have cooked two of them so far within 4 races. Not sure if 24v issue or just too much bouncing around in the tray. Switching to one without the “restart technology” and going to wrap entire thing in foam to see if that helps save it a bit longer. We’ll see!
They’re never easy that’s for sure! Gotta say this was one of the easier shorter tracks so far this year. Was actually a ton of fun to shred! Thanks again for watching brotha!
Thanks! I wouldn’t know what to do if I didn’t have a million projects at once. She’s coming together better than ever. Blessing in disguise if you will.
@@tforrest30 better to have a long list of things to fix and have everything 100% versus racing with something marginal that leaves you on the side of the track.
Hey 2 Gils! I have to agree there. I do enjoy a technical track, but boy was this one just a little too tight for my liking. Was a tough win for sure. Greatly appreciate you watching!
I use a pretty nice Urmosi adjustable throttle and removed one of the throttle return springs so it’s not as bad as you’d think. I tried a twist throttle years ago and loved it when it worked. The problem was unlike a bike, your body moves and the machine stays centered for the most part. Where on a bike, the bike moves under the body, and the body stays more centered. For me personally, in deep corners it was easy to lose throttle position control and any strange rear ended buck would make you whiskey it, or cause you to let off for a second and smash your face into the fender. lol
Great job Sunday! You are killing it. The quality of your videos is excellent. I haven't done any racing videos since the helmet rule. I didn't think the quality would be good if it wasn't on a helmet. After seeing yours and Brent's, I might have to get some new mounts. I made a few last year, mostly of my son in youth and my daughter in minis. Keep up the good videos and strong finishes!
Thanks a lot! I greatly appreciate the support! You had one heck of a race Sunday as well. I’m using a backpack strap Mount with a 360 ball head on my Uswe hydration pack. That helped a lot with getting it up high like the chin mounts and keeping the angles right. I’ll bring it by and show you next race. 🤘🏼
Get yourself a Honda and it will! 😂 Just kidding. Believe me it’s a constant battle to keep her running as well as she does. The wind blows and air/fuels are off. Carb life!
