Super Enduro racing a Hare Scramble with an HP2

Thought I'd post this in here too. Yesterday we did the KTM World Highland Park Hare Scramble. We had two Super Enduros and a BMW HP2. Hopefully we can get some more to join in because Highland park really had a great course for the big bikes. It was our first time, but thanks to Jeff ( SpeedyR) and the HP2 guy (haven't met him yet) and KTM World Highland Park for commiting. We didn't know what to expect but it turned out to be a great one. I unfortunately flatted out but I learned my lesson. Here's the GoPro footage
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what a riot....... very cool...

Why don't you use your horn.

I wonder how many guys went home thinking WTF how did that dude blow by me on a 400lb. bike...

That's awesome!

I posted this in the DOG section but thought I'd repost it here and see if anyone has any feedback on setup since I know there's at least a few that do this every so often, plus we need more bikes next race, Paul said he'll have an official ADV class next time...

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my suspension was a bit off, I bottomed out the suspension quite a few times, but for the first time out in conditions like this, I was happy. I probably should have been more aggressive passing, after watching your video, I was definitely too timid in my passing. I would just wait till we got to somewhere with lots of room or if I could go up the inside of folks in turns I'd pass.

I told Paul that next time we'd get more ADV'ers out there for the race and he said to bring them on!!!

I stayed to ride with some friends the rest of the day and even though I brought out my 450 I rode the 950 for most of the day. When I got back on my 450 (07 XC) it felt like a play bike. I could flat foot when sitting on the seat, and the seating position felt like it was cramped up. Like when I get off my 450 and get on my wifes Kawasaki 140L, that's what it felt like getting off the 950 and getting on the 450. weird. lol.
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Thanks for posting that !


I'd seen a number of road races with the Lc 8's but offroad is rare.. You ride the beast well !

Thanks for sharing !
I guess the other guys thought a train was coming...

Badass!

Oh hell ya... I may have to bring my hp2 out and come race!! Whens the next event?

Thanks for posting. I'm laughing my ass off, Looks like perfect dirt and a great course.. Nothing like hearing the mighty lc8 mixing it up with the 2strokes.

Dude. You rock!

S

Great video and way to throw that thing around.

This doods a Rex Quan Do master!

cool , very nice run and beautiful park

i like your "horn" and "rupteur" (switch in english ????)

the "SE" is is really the incredible machine

Now that is some riding!

I wasn't sure if he was yelling because he was having so much fun, or for passing.

I need to push harder on my 410 lb Aprilia, I think. Just need some knobbies.

Impressive riding-- must be the Whoo Whoo horn

What a great course for a big bike.

Loved it, especially in 1080P! Well done.

Yippee Feckin' proper use of the Beast!!!