January 30th, 2018, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Dualsport/Enduro?
I know this is Ninjette for Ninjas, but you all are such a diverse group of riders and I know some of you out there have other bikes... So I was hoping I could ask about this, but if it belongs elsewhere, please move it!
Last year I got myself hooked on single-track, woods, and off-road riding and unexpectedly found myself at the finish line of the Hammer Run Dualsport ride in NJ.. so this year I'm planning to do more of them but I also have my eye on Enduro, Hare Scramble and Observed Trials. The bike will be a Beta X Trainer 300. Anyone here participate in those events? I'm not sure my riding skills are up to snuff for Enduro racing but it's my long-term goal. I think I'd be fine in C class in the Hare Scrambles. Someone told me the Hammer Run is the hardest of the AMA Dualsport rides and if I finish that one I'd be fine on their other stuff. I'm also interested in meeting up with any of you who may be doing AMA rides in the Mid-Atlantic (PA, OH, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV) and want to hang out and possibly ride slow with me lol. Some particular Dualsports I'm interested are the Greenridge (MD), Copperhead (OH), Michaux (PA), Shenandoah 500 (VA) and Hammer Run (NJ). If anyone wants to chat with me about their Dualsport/Enduro/Hare Scramble/Trials experience, I'd appreciate any advice or tips or suggestions! (Pic is of me getting my butt whooped in the NJ pine forest!)
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January 30th, 2018, 11:42 AM | #2 |
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Riding slow sucks!
Sorry, I was just thinking out loud.
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January 30th, 2018, 06:35 PM | #4 |
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January 30th, 2018, 07:12 PM | #5 | |
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January 30th, 2018, 09:11 PM | #6 |
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I ride with lots of guys that do them in TN/NC/GA . I can get my bike anywhere they go, but it’s amazing to me some of the things they do and the ease with which they do it. Tom Asher does stuff I do on my DRZ on a freaking BMW GS!!
He tought me some things when we were both on KLRs and it’s amazing what one can make a bike do. I found this group 10 years ago, and I have no desire to compete, but I feel that riding with them, learning and their encouragement has give me the skillset that I could compete.
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February 13th, 2018, 10:47 PM | #9 |
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i raced enduro, hare scrambles back in 70/80's.my advice might be outdated. i did make A rider status though. i had unique opportunity to race in many areas of the country due to my pops being in the nuke business . i would say Florida was quite tough due to the sand whoops that build up during the race. you have to be fit for sure!
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February 14th, 2018, 01:52 AM | #10 |
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February 14th, 2018, 02:48 AM | #11 |
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hodaka 100 dirt squirt, penton 100, husky cr 125, husky 250 or, husky 430 auto, husky 500 auto, husky 500 wr, husky 400 wr isde replica, ktm rv 125, can am 125 rotary valve, kdx 175, kdx 250.
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February 16th, 2018, 10:09 AM | #12 |
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^awesome.
I'm trying to find a bike. Looking for a slightly used X trainer 300. I'm toying with the idea of a KTM Freeride 250r or even a Husqvarna TE150 but these bikes are all real hard to come by.
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February 16th, 2018, 02:50 PM | #13 |
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good luck! find something thats reliable and will last a good season of racing.
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February 16th, 2018, 03:20 PM | #14 | |
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February 16th, 2018, 03:33 PM | #15 |
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^Trust me, I know every bike on Craigslist at this point.
I am not looking for a 14 year old KTM (or any KTM really). I'm looking for a 2015+ Beta X Trainer 300. End of discussion! Everyone wants to tell me about other bikes I should buy but it's not their money I'm spending
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I wish I could take credit for that riding, but that isn't me. Last dirt bike I was on ended poorly for me. Cased a 30ish foot uphill double on a 98 KX250. Broken collar bone and bruised chest.
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February 17th, 2018, 09:29 PM | #19 |
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You're missing out!
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I know. My motto is the same as Grace Slick's - "I'll try anything once, twice if I like it." I've gotta find someone who will trust me with their dirt bike and take me riding in the woods. I'd repair any damage I do to their bike. Never say never. Bill
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Don't get me wrong, i love 125's and would love to own a 150 but they are not ideal for slow and technical Think you are on the right track with the xtrainer I thought i was gonna get out on my dirt bike today, they have been calling for mid 40's and sun all week for today. Not so much, 40's maybe, but wasn't banking on the 4 inches of snow we got last night Maybe next weekend
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February 19th, 2018, 04:51 PM | #22 | |
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I'm going to look at a 2015 Freeride 250R on Thursday. I got along very well with that bike at the Hammer Run and I think it would make a great single track partner. Some of the things I've been hearing about the Betas are real scary - notably that they have an issue with the throttle slide sticking and the throttle will suddenly be wide open and the kill switch doesn't work in that case. They are also $8400 out the door and I can't find a used one under $7000. I just don't have the money and I really want to get a couple months under my belt getting used to a new bike before I do any serious rides. I've stayed away from KTM because their bikes are huge and "ready to race" (aka not mellow, I like mellow) but the Freeride seems to be an exception and was actually super easy to handle and much much more fun and easy than my KLX pig. Plus it's got a 36 inch seat height (everything else is 38) and weighs even less than the X trainer at 202lb - that's what my DRZ 125 weighs!
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KTM advertises "ready to race" but their bikes especially their 2 strokes are pretty tame and often come with adjustments to make the power delivery just how you want it. For example i think all the 2 stroke bikes 125 -300cc no matter the model all have an adjustable power valve with 2 modes of adjustment. You can change to 1 of 3 springs for big changes in delivery, Green being mellow, yellow in the middle and red spring being aggressive. On top of that there is also a power valve adjuster screw for more subtle changes. So you could put in the mellow green spring, then turn the adjuster to as mellow as it goes and it would be like riding and 4 stroke. They also have an ignition map "switch" under the seat somewhere i believe. It is more of an plug than a switch but it used to be that unplugged was mellow map, and plugged together was aggressive map or other way around, you get the idea. I have some decent time on a 16 ktm 250xc and it is fairly mellow compared to my yz250x and i think that my yz250x is pretty tame. I rode an 18 300xc only for a short time but i also thought it was mellow, the power was very linear, controllable and tractable. Easy bike to ride I don't know a whole lot about the ktm free ride. I'm sure it is a good bike, from what i have read and heard it is more trials oriented over the beta xtrainer and not quite as good as a trail rider. I wouldn't worry too much about it though, again, i'm sure it is a great bike and either or will perform extremely well for you.
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February 19th, 2018, 05:38 PM | #24 | |
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If I hate it, I can sell it! Appreciate the valuable input as always.
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February 19th, 2018, 06:00 PM | #25 |
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^do you know if the free ride also has the power valve adjustment springs?
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I believe the answer is no
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