Sully Challenge/ Cal City Trip 2013
  • PaulB14PaulB14
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    It looks like I'll be heading down to So.Cal the week of March 12th to do some camping and riding in the desert.   This year we will be camping on the east side of the highway (395) near Cuddeback dry lake and Fremont peak.   Map and other details will be coming.   This is a roll call to see who is or isn't going to make it


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    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    YESSSSSSS! I am going for sure now! I am so happy your able to come paul! any word from tim and court and their status? :)
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    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
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    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    as always Paul, I will b waiting in the garage 4 u 2 pick me up.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
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    Me too, Paul, I'll be waiting.  If you're gonna pick me up, we might as well swing past Bjorn as well.  (Lets face it, you're gonna need a couple of kiwis to knock Alex into shape.)   LOL
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  • NZriderNZrider
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    Hells yea pick me up on the way past! I'll just cut this cast off my thumb and im good to go
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  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    LOL paul I think were gonna need a bigger boat :)
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    I want to go
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    what state do you live in sean?
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Maryland
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    going to the desert has always been something I want to do, it's a must do for me,
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    thats pretty far but if you can make it GREAT!
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • daggitdaggit
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    I have been working 7 days a week so I should be there.  The Corten steel has made a wreck of my hands but i am getting some ski gloves ,cti2 knee braces, so I'm IN!  Crippled but in.
    Never Too Old
  • daggitdaggit
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    I also just picked up a Canon 40d with a few lenses including a telescopic lens for sports, i am going to try to get a few good pics on the trip.
    Never Too Old
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    This trip is gonna be GREAT! very glad to hear your coming dagg, it would be good to see you. because I havent seen you since you picked up your bike from me. Anyone know if march is ok for red stickers? Both my race bikes are red sticker, I just dont wanna get shit from a ranger if they happen to stop us.
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • sean
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    what do you mean Alex,you have.to get stickers
  • sean
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    Where is it
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    Its a registration sticker you get at the DMV. Maybe to some states you dont get stickers??? But in california your bike is ether a Red sticker or a green sticker bike.

    Green = meets requirements as a safe off highway vehicle that can ride all year round in certified areas

    Red = can only ride certain months of the year in off road sanctioned areas

    To put it short. The cal city desert ride is in California city, CA off of the 395.
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • PaulB14PaulB14
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    out-of-state bikes (like mine) are legal if they have that state's off-road sticker.   We are camping on the east side of Hwy 395 so there is no need for the Cal City special permit.   I'm not sure about your red sticker/green sticker rules.   Good to hear that you can make it Dag!   Will you be bringing the family as well?   


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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    I just found out the info i needed. To ride in the spangler hills/cal city area red sticker bikes are good from september 1st to may 31st so i am golden. :)
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    Alex what's the sticker thing about
  • daggitdaggit
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    Not all bikes get the same striker OK n CA, the more eco friendly bikes can rise year round with a green. The less Eco friendly bikes get a short season red sticker.
    Paul, I will be coming alone.
    Never Too Old
  • daggitdaggit
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    I hate this instant spell checker thing
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  • daggitdaggit
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    Bump for lucky4love
    Never Too Old
  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    Ok got you,thanks we never get stickers around here we just ride so I didn't know, East Coast and West Coast a little different I guess
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    Yup yup sean dont worry if you dont have too :) 
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
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    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • hairscrambledhairscrambled
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    We don't need stickers where I live because there's no place to ride. :(


    Wow - Canon 40d Dag - that's a nice camera.  That should make for some awesome pics! Where'd you buy it? Amazon has it listed at almost $1k body only

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  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    Thats what it is, nowhere to ride closest track is 2 hours. I made a track at my buddies farm,thats all I legally got,everywhere else I cant stop it police come. I refuse let them take my bike
  • PaulB14PaulB14
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    Here is the event flier with a map to the campsite

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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • Lucky4Love
    Posts: 28
    How long are yall camping, just the weekend?  This trip sounds fun..havent been to Cal City that I am aware of ha but Ima see if I can make this one for sure.

    Can I ask..how old are all you guys?  Not that it matters really..just curious what I am possibly getting myself into.  ;)
    Bite off more than you can chew and then chew it!
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    The ages all vary but you will meet some of the nicest/coolest people on this trip if you make it. I am 18yrs old but it varies from teens to older adults. Alot of the group on the year I went was early 20's. Everyone is extremely nice and would help you out of a pinch if needed.
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    L4L check out the past Cal City Thread.  PaulB can post it up.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Watch out 4 the Bushes if ur gonna get Sandersd
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,487
    I got it on eBay $200, perfect condition, 
    Lucky, I am an old guy,51, but most of the group the last time I went were in their 20s and early 30s.
    Never Too Old
  • hairscrambledhairscrambled
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    $200? That's a deal  -  actually it's a steal! Never thought to look there. Thanks!

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    2006 KX 100

    "If you don't have a dream, how can it come true?"
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    Ok so I took it one step further this year, and since I am doing the trip myself this year I wanted to make myself be comfortable So i picked up a sweet sleeping bag today, a blow up matress, and I just ordered this. (not the tuck the thing on the bed)
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    its called a truck tent and I think its design is brilliant. So i am gonna give it a go and see how it does, I have heard nothing but positive stuff about the brand I bought and the quality. I already got all my sleeping and cooking arrangements now just trying to figure the menu for myself. anyways just wanted to update. 
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,014
    nice setup there Alex! I will be riding a different bike this year and letting Diane ride my 300.   The bike I will be riding is a 2006 KTM 250SXF that a friend of mine just bought.   It has a brand new engine.  He wants me to break it in and set it up for him (suspension) by riding it.  Pretty cool huh?
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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    Thanks paul! and thats great paul your gonna enjoy riding that KTM alot I am sure, switching it up to a 4 stroke will be fun. This year I am gonna bring my 250F it will be easier riding in the tighter stuff.
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


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  • csullycsully
    Posts: 6,648
    Hey Paul and gang! So I can't make it out for the weekend :( I have a parking lot sale at work :(. I'm going to see if I can come out in onenof the week days though. I'm making the schedule as we speak ;)
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    -Courtney

    "Only the desert has a fascination to ride alone in the sun in the forever unpossessed country away from man. That is a great temptation."
    --D.H. Lawrence
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    awwww :( well you know theres a flu going around that week, LOL. But at the very least please come out like you said for 1 day if not more if you can make that happen. :)
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


    image
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,487
    my chances of going just dropped to 50\50. Have to get 2011taxes paid before Apr 12.  We'll see
    Never Too Old
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,487
    I also would hate to miss ML's 10,000 post party
    Never Too Old
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
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    That party is months away Dag.  If ever.
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  • hairscrambledhairscrambled
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    That's a great idea Alex - keeps you off the ground when it rains and you'll be safe from snakes and scorpions. 


    KTM made a tent a while back (2009ish?) that had a separate compartment for the bike which keeps it dry and safe from thieves. Apparently it wasn't too sucessful because I don't think they make it anymore. Must have weighed a ton!

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    2006 KX 100

    "If you don't have a dream, how can it come true?"
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    Thanks hair! yeah it was just a random search I did, i just was looking for a tent and wondered if anyone made one that fit in a truck and sure enough theres a bunch of companies that do make them. I just started reaserching which ones were better than others and then I picked one. It will definatley be nice being off the ground. :) that idea KTM sounds really neat, and I agree must have weighted a ton for sure and been a pain to setup. lol
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


    image
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,014
    Sorry to hear it Dag.   If you wait too much longer (years) the 300 will no longer be around to ride.   I was in the dealer's shop the other day to look around and couldn't believe how drawn I was to the 4-strokes...that is, until I noticed the price tag...

    I could take a brand new 300 home for $2,500.00 less than a new 350.  Not that I'm shopping for a new bike hahaha.  It's just fun to go in and sit on the new ones and day dream away


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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    you wouldnt want a 350 would you Paul? not enough torque compared to your 300
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  • PaulB14PaulB14
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    The only thing about the 4-strokes that appeals is the street legal aspect.  My 300 was the last year they made a street legal 2 stroke.   I agree with you NZ about the lack of torque.  I would miss the power band as well.
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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
    Posts: 6,752
    ehhh.....I give paul 5 mins on the 350 before he forgets everything he ever rode and is smiling from ear to ear. just my .02 :)
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


    image
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,637

    Yep, good call Alex.  LOL

    I agree with Paul too, looking at toys you don't need and can't afford is still good fun.

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  • yz250f4everyz250f4ever
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    yup yup :)
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    Autismspeaks.org check it out
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    life in the fast rut!!!!
    why is the sky blue? cause Yamaha's YZ's fly.
    --------------------
    my rides-
    2011 yamaha YZ450F SE
    2008 yamaha yz250f fully modified
    2003 yamaha Tw200 Street legal ride
    &
    2008 X4R Pitster Pro 160F


    image
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,487
    another thing that the center of US motocross (Temecula CA) doesn't have is a motorcycle dealership, odd.  You can't count Temecula Motoraports , they are a joke owned by a used car salesman.
    Never Too Old
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