2013 Sandblast Rally - March 2 - SC - Page 30

FreeTheBeast · 01-25-2013, 06:32 PM

My 450 is getting some attention tomorrow in preparation for race day. The excitement is building!

hardwaregrrl · 01-25-2013, 07:26 PM

Hey hey....the event schedule is from 2011. Anybody know what time novice orientation will be...I'm hoping it isn't at 10am...

I'm stupid that early.

Got my tires in today!!!

Stagehand · 01-25-2013, 07:38 PM

GOt to get the exhaust back together, just ordered new tires (going to try a MIchelin Desert front, all the cool kids have them) and the spare clutch cable

Thanks to Jack and the Gordons Fire Team I have a fairly good idea if the bike runs, and hopefully we'll get all the way to the end, again

GOt to get some blinkers working.

Boo: Header:

Yay:

Just bought a bench grinder to make that patch look acceptable, and what happnes first thing? It blows a fuse. Naturally there arent any 10A/250v at any Lowes, True value, radio shack, or Napa, but the liquor store did have rum, so success of a sort was pulled from the jaws of defeat.

crankshaft · 01-25-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaregrrl

Hey hey....the event schedule is from 2011. Anybody know what time novice orientation will be...I'm hoping it isn't at 10am...

I'm stupid that early.

Got my tires in today!!!

I'm looking forward to meeting you, been following your RM progress and you seem twisted

In a good way of course

Entrepre-neer · 01-25-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crankshaft

Is it time to leave for SB yet?

Almost time to take the bike apart right? Or should I wait til the week before? I don't want to waist any time by being ready early.

hardwaregrrl · 01-26-2013, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crankshaft

I'm looking forward to meeting you, been following your RM progress and you seem twisted

In a good way of course

Is there any other?

. I think this statement describes anybody in RM. looking forward to it as well!!! Got to go teach a bunch of ladies how to ride...ta ta.

FreeTheBeast · 01-26-2013, 02:11 PM

The exhaust valve was out of spec. I wonder if that was causing the lack of peak power last year. Clutch plates are in good shape, however.

jack splash · 01-26-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaregrrl

Jenna : see you there.

jack

crankshaft · 01-26-2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaregrrl

Is there any other?

. I think this statement describes anybody in RM. looking forward to it as well!!! Got to go teach a bunch of ladies how to ride...ta ta.

HAHAHA, that's funny

crankshaft · 01-26-2013, 06:29 PM

I had a huge milestone today with my 690, it's been a bumpy road and I figured I had to share the story. Some of you know that I DNF'd WV and never made it to BRS because of my 690 running problems. Even Mike Bradway has had some issues. Not being one to give up, I decided to rip out the KTM mystery EFI box and retrofit the Microsquirt system. Thankfully, I've been doing rally type stuff since 1999 and I've met some real talented people over the years. A few of those people helped me tackle this project and I actually rode it today for more than 5 minutes in random parking lots

I spent the afternoon riding on the lake today, trying to get a feel for the fuel/ignition mapping and of course getting comfortable on the ice again. It's been a year! So far so good, She ran great in the sub zero temps and the power was really good, even with a 50-60lb ice tire on the back. Next week, I'll be racing some friends on the ice, which should be the true test.
I'm really looking forward to racing my 690 again, I love this bike!

click the pic for some video if you're so inclined, be warned, it's a bit boring

Lets hear some bike prep stories or even some interesting rally stories you might have! I have many years worth but would rather hear yours

Xmoto · 01-27-2013, 01:58 AM

Bike sounds great. Is the Microsquirt smother than the stock EFI.

toro618 · 01-27-2013, 06:32 AM

I finally installed the Shorai battery in my F800GS....this battery has been sitting on the shelf for a year because of all the stories about failures i keep reading about. Anyhow, this battery definately seems to have more cranking power than the factory battery, and it weighs a whopping 8 lbs. less.

Next on the list is to disconnect and remove the right side brake and caliper assembly. This bike rarely sees any street duties so I really dont need the extra weight. I had already converted the spaghettifront brake line factory design into a simple MX style brake lines soon after I bought the bike new.

jack splash · 01-27-2013, 12:23 PM

Hey: So far it looks like the turn out for SB is going to be great, 48 Bikes entered already. 12 more and we go to the 30 second start times.

. I have enough trouble just doing the minutes.

Jack

toro618 · 01-27-2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack splash

Hey: So far it looks like the turn out for SB is going to be great, 48 Bikes entered already. 12 more and we go to the 30 second start times.

. I have enough trouble just doing the minutes.

Jack

And how many more after that for a dead engine hare scramble start?

Entrepre-neer · 01-27-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toro618

And how many more after that for a dead engine hare scramble start?

Two or three bikes per minute would be exciting

but would be a potential nightmare for the timekeepers

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01-25-2013, 06:32 PM	#436
FreeTheBeast equitem casus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: +1.603 Oddometer: 2,635	Tomorrow My 450 is getting some attention tomorrow in preparation for race day. The excitement is building! __________________ Think beyond yourself. ~ap blog Max the Motorcycle - children's book written by Mrs. FTB SmugMug Photo Gallary

01-25-2013, 07:26 PM	#437
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 5,012	Hey hey....the event schedule is from 2011. Anybody know what time novice orientation will be...I'm hoping it isn't at 10am... I'm stupid that early. Got my tires in today!!! __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

01-25-2013, 07:38 PM	#438
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 20,357	GOt to get the exhaust back together, just ordered new tires (going to try a MIchelin Desert front, all the cool kids have them) and the spare clutch cable Thanks to Jack and the Gordons Fire Team I have a fairly good idea if the bike runs, and hopefully we'll get all the way to the end, again GOt to get some blinkers working. Boo: Header: Yay: Just bought a bench grinder to make that patch look acceptable, and what happnes first thing? It blows a fuse. Naturally there arent any 10A/250v at any Lowes, True value, radio shack, or Napa, but the liquor store did have rum, so success of a sort was pulled from the jaws of defeat. __________________ Dont try to out-weird me, mister. I get things stranger than you free with my breakfast cereal.

01-26-2013, 02:11 PM	#442
FreeTheBeast equitem casus Joined: Jan 2004 Location: +1.603 Oddometer: 2,635	Valvage The exhaust valve was out of spec. I wonder if that was causing the lack of peak power last year. Clutch plates are in good shape, however. __________________ Think beyond yourself. ~ap blog Max the Motorcycle - children's book written by Mrs. FTB SmugMug Photo Gallary

01-26-2013, 06:29 PM	#445
crankshaft Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	I had a huge milestone today with my 690, it's been a bumpy road and I figured I had to share the story. Some of you know that I DNF'd WV and never made it to BRS because of my 690 running problems. Even Mike Bradway has had some issues. Not being one to give up, I decided to rip out the KTM mystery EFI box and retrofit the Microsquirt system. Thankfully, I've been doing rally type stuff since 1999 and I've met some real talented people over the years. A few of those people helped me tackle this project and I actually rode it today for more than 5 minutes in random parking lots I spent the afternoon riding on the lake today, trying to get a feel for the fuel/ignition mapping and of course getting comfortable on the ice again. It's been a year! So far so good, She ran great in the sub zero temps and the power was really good, even with a 50-60lb ice tire on the back. Next week, I'll be racing some friends on the ice, which should be the true test. I'm really looking forward to racing my 690 again, I love this bike! click the pic for some video if you're so inclined, be warned, it's a bit boring Lets hear some bike prep stories or even some interesting rally stories you might have! I have many years worth but would rather hear yours __________________ Just say'IN

01-27-2013, 01:58 AM	#446
Xmoto Keep On Keeping On! Joined: May 2010 Location: Schodack,NY Oddometer: 1,875	Bike sounds great. Is the Microsquirt smother than the stock EFI. __________________ Suffering leads to endurance; endurance to character; character to hope.

01-27-2013, 06:32 AM	#447
toro618 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 762	I finally installed the Shorai battery in my F800GS....this battery has been sitting on the shelf for a year because of all the stories about failures i keep reading about. Anyhow, this battery definately seems to have more cranking power than the factory battery, and it weighs a whopping 8 lbs. less. Next on the list is to disconnect and remove the right side brake and caliper assembly. This bike rarely sees any street duties so I really dont need the extra weight. I had already converted the spaghettifront brake line factory design into a simple MX style brake lines soon after I bought the bike new.

01-27-2013, 12:23 PM	#448
jack splash Two Sheds Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Pt Pleasant, NJ USA Oddometer: 2,052	Getting Big! Hey: So far it looks like the turn out for SB is going to be great, 48 Bikes entered already. 12 more and we go to the 30 second start times. . I have enough trouble just doing the minutes. Jack __________________ "The Horizon is my home." www.pinebarrens500.org www.pinebarrensadventures.com

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