I started riding in 2017 with my son Chase. I really enjoy Harescramble, Enduro and Sprint Enduro racing as well as play riding with friends. I post unedited race footage as soon as possible after each race and typically follow up a week later with a Race Recap video. When I'm not racing I try to mix in other how-to videos, group rides, etc. Sometimes I include links to Amazon products in video descriptions. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Hi Donnie, I know this is an older video..but I was wondering if you remember the feel of the Xcop cartridge setup you had installed in The XC150...I have a GPX TSE300L that has 48mm Xplor copy forks and I ride on a MX track . The forks are just to soft for it, they have had springs replaced and stiffer valving, only to still bottom often and go through the stroke to much. So I was wondering if you remember the compression adjustment giving you better bottoming resistance and better hold up. Thanks 😁👍
I still have the 150 and the xcop is a great setup. It’s much more adjustable than the stock xplor. Chase does ride tracks occasionally and it handles the jumps fine but it is on the soft side if you’re riding tracks primarily. Call Steve at Fastlap and he will talk through all your options. I think he can valve the xcop kit differently for that purpose. His contact info is in this videos description but let me know if you have any trouble finding it. Thanks for watching!
I recently bought a ‘24 YZ250FX. It’s my first bike and I still have less than 10 hours on it, but I love it so far. Great power, suspension feels good, very fun to ride overall.
I couldn't agree more on the stock suspension. It's valved way too stiff for off road, especially out west where you run into tons of rock washes. I couldn't believe how much stiffer the 21FX is VS my Yz250x.
I’m getting a 24 250fx on Tuesday and I’m kinda nervous because I’ve heard they have problems starting and rod bearing problems have you had any problems
thanks Donnie I just got me a 2024 yz250fx I just got done with the break in part I am going to warm it up today and change the oil I am new to Dirtbike racing in trail racing coming off of my Honda TRX 450R I chose the 250 over the 450 YZ because I just feel like a 250 is more then enough power. and I am thankful. I did the Jason rains Yamaha Demo Ride last weekend road the 250FX and I liked it so much I did not even get on the 450YZ I am a B level racer on a ATV but this is totally different It might take me a little while to get use to it I will probably run C class Definity not D class until I get use to the balance of the bike and get use to the tighter trails on dirt bikes and then I will move back up I am 46 years old I will ride the North Carolina hare scramble series. this is a new chapter for me it will be race number 279 when I start in 2025 Part time about five races a year I am done with winning championships I have 4 all together 3 in Dirt bike Motocross 92 93 on a 1988 Yamaha YZ 125 and 95 I had a 94 Honda CR 250 and switched to ATVs in fall of 95 and 97 I won the 4 stroke B championship on a 92 TRX 250 X so I raced every 4 stroke ATV Honda ever made thats the Crazy part 300 EX 400EX and the 450R stayed of ATVs until Now I have a combined 46 wins in everything looking forward to it .I remember Scott Summers I use to love watching him Man handle that Big XR 600 in those Tight GNCC Trails back in the day LOL
I haven't worn anything with water in it since my early days of racing. It's not that I don't appreciate it. I just know that I can make it through without taking a drink. I'd rather keep up the pace than fumble with getting water and looking like a dork.
On your topic of starting, the best finish I've ever had in a big class is a third place. That race, my bike didn't start first kick. I left the line dead last in a class of 13 to 14 people. I worked my way through the pack with diligence and consistency to my first podium finish. Starts don't matter when the goal is endurance.
Great riding dude. Looked like a super fun place to ride and man what a present you got with both the guys in front crashing and getting hung up for the lead.👍👍
Enjoyed meeting you at the race. Good luck on your surgery. Well way a prayer for ya. Hoping to keep getting faster so I can come race the B class with you!
Great video as always! I hope you have a great summer break and your hand comes back stronger! Thanks for the shout out. I felt a dirt sample was necessary going into the woods.
Great video, and I hate to hear about your hand. Hopefully you will be back on the bike quickly, but for the time being I guess I'm gonna have to start doing some race footage while your off
Hey Donnie glad to see another video. Honestly, if you never said anything about your hand you'd never even know. You make it all look so easy lol. Now that I've been to a few of the SERA races I know just how easy you make it look. I'll be praying for you and your family. Lord willing, hope to see you again at one of the races. I like trying to keep up with everyone lol. God bless.
