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Old 01-08-2007, 07:11 AM
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Keithsburg,Illinois, Sandy Oaks.

First of all, the bike is everything I thought it would be.
I got on the bike and rode and the bike washed out the front end in the whoops, clickers where 11 out,to soft. I changed to 7 clicks and tire pressure to 12 psi. That worked. Bike handles alot better.

This place is all deep sand, nothing but of continuous deep whoops.
Bike tracks very smooth and straight all day after adjustments.
I never set sag yet, but seems fine. I will do that for next ride.

Tight sections where easy to steer thru, alot better than my 450 every did.
I am going to a MX track on Sunday as long as weather holds out and will get to jump the bike and see how it does on a track.

Power was very good all thru even with stock gearing. Rode most day in 3rd gear. Most turns here are high berms thru the woods, so you can really go thru them quick.

I only went down 2 times, so bike is used now....
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:43 AM
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I've been a cravin sandy oaks. Glad to hear your new bike is everything you hoped for. I cant ride for at least another 2 months though.
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Old 01-08-2007, 07:52 AM
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It was very crowded yesterday. Had to watch out at all intersections and in the beginning, people where going both directions. Dont know why they couldnt follow arrows for harescrambles race. But it was perfect all day.
This was a last minute choice to go there, I was originally going to Taylorville.
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Glad to hear you're liking the bike JohnJon! I think you'll be pretty happy with the suspension once you get it on a track too.

Umm...we need pics though.
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Old 01-08-2007, 08:26 AM
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Lyn tooks some pics, but for some reason, the camera crapped out. I have some on the memory card and will get them posted asap.
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SWEET

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Old 01-08-2007, 09:00 AM
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Glad you are liking the new ride bro.

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Old 01-08-2007, 09:06 AM
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Glad to hear youre enjoying it. I bet it feels like you can just toss that thing around like a mini.
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Old 01-08-2007, 09:09 AM
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100% flickable
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Vet...now you need to make a road trip to TX so we can go riding...and then we'll make a road trip up that way in April.
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Old 01-08-2007, 09:14 AM
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100% flickable
...just like my 4 boys' ears!
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Old 01-08-2007, 09:30 AM
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We will be back for family get together, not sure of dates.
But we are coming back to GMB VI.
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100% flickable
"flickable", is that really a word??!! Glad you are liking the new scoot.
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"flickable", is that really a word??!! Glad you are liking the new scoot.
Ernie,
Sure "flickable" is a word, just think proboscis and mucus being hardened

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ok back on track here.........Bill....................

Vet glad your liking the new ride so far I am looking forward to your first track ride report.
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Glad you like it J!
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