$100 X15 (cont.) [Archive] - Page 2

FiveStarSky

05-18-2009, 06:30 PM

alright, here are the bar ends, i think they really look good, serve some function, easy to install, cheap, it gets my thumbsup2.

Has everything included, and looks pretty sharp, got them from scooterpartsforless, $13 shipped, can chose red, chrome, gold or blue. I was thinkin of getting blue, but i thought the gold would stand out more than the blue.

ive been looking around the net, and you can buy kits to anodise stuff for about $100, could make some cheap bling bling parts for that.

I'm really thinking of ordering another set, to use as some spools for the rear swinger. I really like the gold anodised stuff, I wish i could get my tripple tree the same color lol

I also may end up trying to make some windscreen supports again, I'm just having a hard time figureing out how to go about it.

FiveStarSky

05-20-2009, 07:30 PM

okay i bought 4 1/16" drill bits, so hopefully i can get all my safety wire parts drilled tomorrow afternoon

FiveStarSky

05-20-2009, 09:28 PM

so tomorrow i plan to get some more safty wire holes drilled, But for some bad news, my gf's mom wont let her go to Houston with me, So i wont have any video of myself (i'm trying to talk some other people into going) I will aslo work on an idea for some better frame sldiers, but it shouldnt take long to do that.

The Nutty Professor

05-21-2009, 07:04 AM

Or you can make you own anodize kit for about $30-$40 dollars and use the parts for something else. Do a search I made a attempt but had the wrong stuff and haven't went to buy it. I will probably Monday and rock on rock2

FiveStarSky

05-21-2009, 04:46 PM

well i got home today, finished drilling holes in the front for all the safety wire, and the neighbor kids dad bougth one of the 100cc baja bikes, so away, we were raceing up and down the road, and it was kinda fun. i kept on making him nervous riding close behind him, then passing him in turns lol

FiveStarSky

05-21-2009, 06:04 PM

crappy safety wire job. This is not actuall safety wire, and i dont have the cool wire pliers, but when i get to the races i'm sure the guys can hook me up.

FiveStarSky

05-22-2009, 11:01 AM

well, so my new job is paying pretty decent, so as of now have $300 saved for the race next weekend, and about $150 of that will be race fees/rider school. And the other will be used for gas and food. (and oil + gas for the bike) I'm in the process now of making a list of all the junk i gotta take. once i finish that i'll post it so yall can check over it and add any suggestions i might want to take with me. And if i contine to get paid as well as i did for this week, There is a guy in town who has an YSR for sale, The guy is asking $500 for it, but its dismantled, and i'm not sure on the motor condition. (can you buy new motors for these?) Once i have enough cash in hand, i'll see if i can track down the guy and take a look at the ysr

FiveStarSky

05-23-2009, 09:57 AM

7 Days Till Race Day

Okay, well It's getting closer and closer, here is a list of things i will be bringing, feel free to suggest any other items I may want to bring.

Gear:

Leather Jacket
Leather Pants
Gloves
Knee Pads
Helmet
Back Protector
Under Armour Shirt
Under Armour Shorts
Boots
Socks

Misc:

Medical Tape
Laptop
Phone & Charger
Money
ID & SS card
Camera
Ipod
Outlet Strip
Extension Cord
Movies & Games
Pen & Paper
Card Table

Bike:

Bike
Extra Forks
Extra Plastics
Gas Can
Oil
Bike Stand
Extra Tires

Tools:

Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Allen Wrenches
Nuts/Bolts
Wire
Drill Gun
JB Weld
Plastic Epoxy
Electrical Tape and Wireing Supplies

Clothes:

3 Days of Regular Clothes
Jacket

Camp:
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Cooler
Food & Drinks

I'm Not sure which Vehicle i'm taking, But its either going to be My Truck, My Explorer, or My moms Suburban. I would prefer the explorer or the sub, that way i can keep all my stuff locked up, and not have the bike out in the open in case it rains (30% chance for sat)

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-23-2009, 06:08 PM

looks pretty good

FiveStarSky

05-23-2009, 06:19 PM

yeah, i think i got all the main stuff covered, but forgetting the little things always bite you in the butt.

I'm Gonna Start getting some stuff together tomorrow, My parents gave me some money for my birthday to help me out on the trip. (its really my first time to do something like this completely on my own) I've been having some problems with my leather pants, cuz they have little foam hip protectors sewn into them, but ive been rolling them up and creased the foam, so it should help me out a bit.

I'm real excited, after all this work and money spent, raceing the bike will put all that time and money to a use, even if its only for a few laps.

My dad may end up going down but it will be hard for him (we live in texas, but he works in louisianna) but I will be raceing on sunday, and i think i should be getting some practice time in on sat (i hope). And will have someone to film me.

One Major problem, is that for me to make it in time for race school (8:30am) i'm gonna have to leave my house at 4am. So i may just drive down friday afternoon and try to find a cheap hotel or something somewhere (i'm not allowed to camp at the track, the program rents it from 8am sat - sunday night) But I think i have enough money for a hotel (aprox $400 saved so far, but i still have 2 paychecks between now and then)

and after the race, i'm gonna check out a ysr in town, $500 for a dismantled ysr, no title, and i'm not sure if it has a motor or not seems steep to me, so i'm gonna try to talk him down a bit. (but i dont mind attempting to put a chinese 140+ motor in it)

btroxl

05-23-2009, 06:48 PM

X7rocks

05-23-2009, 07:19 PM

FiveStarSky

05-23-2009, 08:45 PM

for vir i better save up around 300 aswell...better work my ass off at work for the next 4 weeks im gonna bring me 2 spark plugs and a set of 5 jets and im going to TRY and buy a new chain mines getting a bit old -.-

good list 5* cant wait to see pics on how everything goes :)

Yeah, I'm hopeing the race people will want to tear my bike apart and help me set it up good (i really havent adjusted the carbs, I'm not sure how to get it perfect)

I'm not sure how it is for you, but its about a 4.5 hr drive for me to the katy track, the other track in denton is only 2 hours awy

and more stuff to add to the list

Mechanic gloves
zip-ties
duct tape
rubber mallot
spark plug
wd-40 aka "motivation"

You can also rent transponders, but you gotta have a $200 deposit, so i guess i will be skipping out on that, But if i can video it, i can figure out my lap times, average speed, etc

The Nutty Professor

05-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Inverter if you have one. Running all that stuff off a trackside power outlet might not be feasible or available. Last time I went to Elgin I took a spare car battery which I had charged just for that purpose. I ended up using it to jump off my van.

Jumper cables for the same reason. Small compressor if you have it. If you don't a bicycle pump will work that what I had but Swheels had a portablt compressor. Extra brake and clutch levers if you have them along with a throttle cable and clutch cable. If you don't have them bring something to fix a snapped cable if it happens. Somewhere on here there's a trackside fix Swheels came up with using fishing weights dunno where it is though.

FiveStarSky

05-24-2009, 08:08 AM

yeah i know the fishing wheight trick, us it all the time for our lawnmowers and stuff.
Yeah i dont have a portable compressor, but i do have an air tank i will fill up and bring.
I think My dad has an inverter, I'm not too sure, but i'll ask him. The Pit area there is pretty nice, its covered and has outlets, I'm not sure if they have internet avalible there or not (probably not). I have some extra levers, one off an x7 the other off a pit bike. I'm pretty much bringing all the extra bike parts i can find.

FiveStarSky

05-24-2009, 09:33 PM

Okay, Today I started boxing up and getting some gear together. Ive Decided I'm Going to leave Friday Afternoon, Gonna get off work, run by the bank, come home, and hop in the truck and head off.

I'm Kinda Worried, This will be my first trip out on my own, completely independent of anyone else. I'm still looking for someone to go with me, incase i go down and jack something up, i want to be able to get back home.

I took the bike out today, probably for the last run untill the races. Its hard to ride out on our new roads, there is so much gravel, that just going in a straight line is kinda squirly. My front tire only contacts about 1" across the tire its very "V" shapped.

Uhm... I was drilling holes in the rear axle for saftey wire, and i snapped one of the bits off in the bolt, and i cant seem to get it out. I'll work more on that tomorrow though. I will aslo start to pack up my gear tomorrow, get the tent, find coolers, get everything I need ready to go, as I plan to have everything in the Truck Thursday night, so when i get off work I can go ahead and head out. I Plan to drive to the track, then find the nearest cheap-o hotel, and stay there for friday night. ohter wise i would have to leave my house at 4am to make it to the track in time for rider school. (8:30am)

Sometime this week, I am going to pick up some new oil, give it a change.

Here Is a link to the track, if anyone wants to look at some detailed pics of the turns and such
http://www.racekarts.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=52

The pit area is covered, so I'm gonna try to get to the track around 7:30 to try to snag a decent pit spot.

I'm also noticeing that my motor is becoming very cold natured, it used to start up fine, but now you have to sit and let it idle for a bit before taking off. But afterwards it seems fine. (could it be the oil i recently put in there?)

anyway, I'll stop ramblein for now.

X7rocks

05-24-2009, 09:45 PM

wont be that bad take some nos energy drink and youll feel good as new :D

FiveStarSky

05-25-2009, 10:41 AM

aright, well i did talk on of my friends into going, its not a bad deal, all he has to do is pay for his own food, i'll take care of the rest. (mainly i dont want to be alone incase i crash, and for some reason cant drive home)

This morning, i fixed a problem i had with my shifter, put the side cover back on the motor ( had to cut it to allow the shifter to fit ) Put the fenders back on, so i'm looking pretty good to go. Gonna saw off the kickstart, but i have a kickstart that bolts on the motor (like the x18's) so that will be easy to put back on for when its at home. Uhm... Whatelse... Later i'm gonna leather up and go out for a spin, I need to wear my leahter pants and boots, most of the time i go jacket, helm, gloves, and back protector, but i need to get used to having the pants on (they have stretched out some though) Its just so freakin hot lol. (it must suck for the 4-hr endurance racers) I need one of those cooling systems that the pro's have, hook it on your back and your good.

oh, and on the TxMiniGP forum, A guy told me he would let me ride his motard, says try to see what a "real" bike feels like, So i'll take a spin on that, should be fun, But i'm really not a big fan of motards. But at least i will get to see what a nice suspension and raceing slicks feel like.

FiveStarSky

05-25-2009, 11:13 AM

alright gonna go ride for a bit, I'm gonna try to snap some pics and video,

My sister has this dog camera, where you hook it on its coller, and it randomly snaps pics, so i'm gonna hook that on me or something, see how it works out.

FiveStarSky

05-25-2009, 11:57 AM

GAH i hate my stupid road, its impossible to ride on. I guess now i need to start looking for a parking lot or something like that to ride in.

I still have some work to do on my shifter, its the collapseable kind, and i need to figure out a way to make it so the peg wont move. (i dont have the original x15 shifter) but i might can steal one of my enduro. When i get to the races, i'm gonna see if anyone has a smaller backprotector that i can wear, the one i borrowed from my gf's dad is way to big, i cant turn and see behind me, and the tail bone part goes down to the bottom of my buttcheak. I would just go buy one, but no shops in my area cary them, and its too late to order one off the internet.

My pants are somewhat limiting, They fit fine, but dont allow me to extend my knees all the way out (almost impossible to drag a knee) But i dont feel too comfortable doing that anymore. So i will keep my eye out for a new pair later.

FiveStarSky

05-25-2009, 01:54 PM

okay, i have 2 problems.

1. The bike is not stable while in a straight line, it seems to sway a bit. I'm not sure if its the bike, or the combination of the super crappy road and its loose gravel, and my skinny new tires.

2. In 4th gear, it never seems to top out, just holds a constant rpm no matter how much i twist the trottle, it used to rev out. So i'm betting my carb needs to be adjusted. Any ideas what i should do about this?

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-25-2009, 04:23 PM

the road will effect the small tires
more gas
lower the c clip in the slide and put in a bigger main jet
if thats not possible then restrict the air flow somehow

FiveStarSky

05-26-2009, 02:36 PM

Alright, The packing begins.

This afternoon, i stripped the plastics off the bike, and boxed them up (i dont want to damage/loose them during the trip, as of right now i'm taking the pickup, so the bike will be in the bed.

All the bolts that hold on the plastics are nicely labled in individual zip-lock baggies, so when i get to the hotel, i'm gonna bring the bike in the room, and put the plastics back on.

I have quite a few little things that still need to get done, so i'll be busting my butt this week to try to get everything as best i can.

I'm really not too worried anymore about how good i do on the track, i just gotta get everything ready to get on the track (minor panic mode)

I'm gonna re-do the JB weld over the crack again, its still leaking oil, and my catch can has been filling up and over flowing, so thats not good. (any ideas) If its a problem, I will just take off the HBK and put a stock valve cover head on it.

I'm also gonna bring my 110cc motor, and see if i can sell it off while i'm there.

While teh plastics are off, i'm gonna go over and fix a few cracks

FiveStarSky

05-27-2009, 12:08 PM

ive been thinking, and depending on how this race weekend goes, I may try to buy some new stuff, I was thinking of giving the Bike an over-haul, cleaning things up, doing some small changes, and possibly buying a fresh set of plastics (ones with lowers) And Maybe if i get a new set of plastics, I will rig up some lights, and add some other accent parts to it. I'm also wanting to make a dash similar to nuttyp's and have my Kill switch there.

And i'm also going to start putting money aside so i can buy a membership at the katy track. Its $300 and a 4 hour drive away, But i think if i can get out there once a month, it would be worth it.

I'm Also going to work on a new Exaust idea, Using some scrap parts I have laying around, to make a GP stye pipe, using my old drag pipe, my pitbike can, and possibly part of the x7 exaust. More on that later though (i might start on it tonight though)

I'm not sure how it would compare to what i have now. I'll take some measurements and do some more math on it later.

also does anyone know if you can hook up bicycle speedos to midbikes?

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-27-2009, 04:17 PM

i would take off that head breather, its not like its really helping the motor while it is leaking oil, the last thing a track will want to see
yes on the bike speedos

FiveStarSky

05-27-2009, 05:08 PM

i would take off that head breather, its not like its really helping the motor while it is leaking oil, the last thing a track will want to see

Yeah, I'm going to call the race director tonight, and see what he says about catch cans, and fluids on the track, Then depending on what he says, I'll adjust.

In other news, i went over tightend some stuff, I have a colaspabel shifter, and it was folding while i try to shift, so i stole the one off my enduro, bent it so it would fit, and stuck it on there.

I Gotta JB weld one area on my bike. I welded a bracket to hold the tail section on, and my welder didnt get hot enoguht to fuse the metal all the way, so i'm gonna put that on it just to help it out.

I think part of the reason will all my oil issues, is that i put to much in there. I'm not too sure, and last time, i really didnt measure any, so that might be part of it. :dunno:

My friend that was going to go with me cancled, so as of now i'm soloing the event.
And I'm really tempted to just sleep out in my Explorer if thats the case...

GaRsNoW

05-27-2009, 06:26 PM

Goodluck this weekend, take plenty of pics!!

FiveStarSky

05-27-2009, 06:30 PM

Goodluck this weekend, take plenty of pics!!

thanks, but as of now, no one is going with me to take pics...

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 01:05 PM

okay, bought some more 1/16th drill bits for safty wire, i have 4 bits and two holes, lets hope i dont snap em.

I am going to be taking the Suburban, so i'm happy about that, and once i get home from work, I am going to start packing gear.

I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon, and Its a 4 hour drive or so, so i want to try to get on the road no later than seven, putting me in katey around 11:00pm ish, then i will find a hotel, and crash there for the night.

I'm gonna be taking lots of pics, and seeing if i can find some moms/girlfriends or someone to video tape me, Then sat evening, i will go try to hunt down a free wi-fi spot, and upload all the pics and what not.

I would go ahead and try to leave work early today, but i got a clients who want to remodel their house, which means alot of back and fourth phone calls, emails, and meetings on what they want to get done. but it all means $ in da bank!

GaRsNoW

05-28-2009, 01:49 PM

Awesome! Wish I was closer to you so I can join

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 01:52 PM

Awesome! Wish I was closer to you so I can join

well, rene13 is gonna move back to texas, so when he does i hope to see him at the races

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 02:07 PM

ive been checking hotels, and there is one thats about $70 a night is the cheapest i've found so far, seems to be 30-45 mins away from the track, but it may be a little bit out of my way, but i'm doing some more research, trying to find the best deal, I am still considering sleeping in my car, but i'm not sure how safe/smart that is to do, much less where i could park the car where i wouldnt have people looking in at me while i'm trying to sleep.

but by tonight i need to find out where i'm going to stay. I got alot i need to do before i can leave tomorrow night.

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-28-2009, 02:17 PM

dude you got a suburban, sleep in it
tape up windows if your paranoid, curtain style
its cool

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 02:24 PM

dude you got a suburban, sleep in it
tape up windows if your paranoid, curtain style
its cool

i'm really thinking about it, but where should i park the burban?

I'm thinking of driving out to the track, we are not allowed on the property untill 8am sat, but the track is kinda out in the middle of no-where, i suppose i can just pull off near the gate and catch some z's there.

I think we have a power inverter, i could plug in my laptop, and watch some movies or whatever, and just lay down in the back.
(and i might just have to tape trash bags over the back windows)

I just dont want to get a ticket or anything for tresspassing

GaRsNoW

05-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Sleep in a different parking lot....theres gotta be a grocery store or something else around there that you can find cars in the lot so it doesnt look like your the only one there

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 02:46 PM

well, there is a baseball field about 2 miles or so down the road, that looks like a possible spot.

FiveStarSky

05-28-2009, 02:56 PM

yup here is where i plan to camp, if for some reason that does not look like a good spot, i will drive around untill i can find a place. (possibly a hotel parking lot, that way i can steal some wi-fi and keep you guys posted)

its only 5 or 6 miles away, and has a decent sized parking lot, i'll just pull in a parking space, and that will be my home for friday night.

i'll tape some black tashbags on the inside of the windows, and make me a little nest to help keep my parenoia at bay...

I'm also going to be making a picture journal, take some pics, of the journey!

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 07:35 AM

Alright, Tonight i leave for Katy Tx,

Last night, i finshed up the bike, added & fixed a few things.
I added a vent tube from the gas tank, got all the safety wireing done (rear axle was a b to drill through)

As of now, i have my
riding gear
tools
3 boxes of parts/extras
tent
bike
box with all the plastics
folding table to use
gas can
car ramp

And after work, gonna go pick up some food and what not, mostly bottled water and sandwich stuff. (then i get to go pick up 2 paychecks!)

Then i'm gonna go home, take the back seat out of the 'burban, then get the bike in there and strapped down, get all the tools and what not, then pack up my regular close, and take off. I'm wanting to try to leave my house around 6, which will put me in katey around 10 ish, but snce i'm solo-ing the trip, i'll probably make quite a few stops for food and whatnot.

I also have a small camera that you put on a dog collar, and it takes pics every 1, 5, or 15 mins, so i'm gonna see if i can hook that on my bike while i'm on the track. I will also be bringing along a camera, to document my trip, and what not, should be fun. And after I leave tonight, i wont be talking to you guys untill sunday night. (unless i can find a place that has free wi-fi where i can chill out for a bit)

swheels

05-29-2009, 08:33 AM

Car ramp????????? What's the car ramp for??????You pick the bike up and put it in.thumbsup2

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 08:45 AM

Car ramp????????? What's the car ramp for??????You pick the bike up and put it in.thumbsup2

hey, i'm gonna be out with redicously retartedly exspensive motards, with fancy tents and stuff, gotta look professional thumbsup2
(and the suburban is kinda jacked up, so it makes things a little easier)

cutlasskel

05-29-2009, 10:18 AM

Dude, by BIL lives in Katy...his house is full, but maybe he can have room in the driveway for your 'burban.
Nobody will mess with you there. I will call him and see what's up.

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 11:04 AM

That would be awsome, if not its all cool, the ball park i found is only 5 miles away from the track, so if so, awsome, if not, no big deal.

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 11:11 AM

i found the guy who has the old ysr, its dismantled, but he says it is all there. with a few extras for $750. I emailed him and told him i will come look at it sometime next week, but i probably wont have that amount of cash for a coupple of weeks. Maybe i can talk him down, and i would offer to trade my 15, but thats a risky gamble for a dismantled ysr, and who knows if the motor is good or not untill its in the frame and all wired up.

But before i start diving into this, i need to keep focused on this weekend, and i will worry about the ysr when i get home

swheels

05-29-2009, 11:14 AM

hey, i'm gonna be out with redicously retartedly exspensive motards, with fancy tents and stuff, gotta look professional thumbsup2
(and the suburban is kinda jacked up, so it makes things a little easier)You wanna see a pic of my 07 pit area at VIR?LOL Don't worry about what people think.Just ride!
Looks like i pulled up and found this stuff just sitting there.bluelaughbluelaugh
BTW I was just messin witcha.But the pic of my pit area is real.LOL

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 11:26 AM

You wanna see a pic of my 07 pit area at VIR?LOL Don't worry about what people think.Just ride!
Looks like i pulled up and found this stuff just sitting there.bluelaughbluelaugh
BTW I was just messin witcha.But the pic of my pit area is real.LOL

wow, compared to you, the stuff i'm bringing makes me look like a sponcered racer!

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 11:30 AM

oh and jumpin back to the ysr, its $500, which is some what more accessible, but its a few hours drive away, but i'll see what i can do next week about it.

swheels

05-29-2009, 11:35 AM

wow, compared to you, the stuff i'm bringing makes me look like a sponcered racer!That's cuz i go to ride.LOL not look pretty.thumbsup2....... Nah the wife and the kids dropped me off and went back to the hotel to go swimming.moon1

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 11:37 AM

well, you got everything you need, and as i'm camping out at the track, i gotta bring a bit more lol, i'm gonna be there from 8am sat to late sunday night, so a table to eat off of is nice to have around, spanking or which, i need to pack a chair and my shop stool.

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 12:25 PM

grrr, if i wasnt having that race this weekend, i would go up and pic up the ysr,

the guy is sending me some pics though.

cali_guy

05-29-2009, 01:15 PM

cool vid i just got a cam for my helmet i'll shoot some vid from adams soon thumbsup2

FiveStarSky

05-29-2009, 03:41 PM

Alright guys, My time is up and I gotta head out, Just a few more things and i'll be on the road.

I'll try my best to find a place with some wi-fi, that way I can keep you guys updated.

Thanks Guys, I'll Get back to yall on ASAP
"Lean with it, rock with it"

SoPackedCustoms

05-29-2009, 03:51 PM

Good Luck

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-29-2009, 04:15 PM

figured id post a pic of my pit area
my throttle got stuck

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 03:38 PM

Well, I just got home from the TxMiniGP series race this weekend.

I started out with two goals

A. Dont Crash
B. Finish the race.

Sadly i only met one of those.

Sat morning, i got up and got to the track, set everything up, got all my junk together, and then registered and went into the riders school, the instructor was very un-informative (pretty much said dont kill yourself or anyone else) but the track practice was very fun, the noobs were all out on the track first, and then they let some of the most experienced guys out, that way the instructors could see how we react wile being cut off, passed in corners, some one right on your tail, guys slappin your bike while they passed, getting boxed in during a turn, with all that, i learned quite a bit, i aslo learned, that there was no chance in hell my bike could hang with the jap motards. During the turns, my light bike, small tire size ate up the tards, but once we hit the 800' straight, i would get passed by 12 year olds on 100cc tards.

But morning practice went well, went pretty good in the afternoon, watched the 4-hour enduracne, and this morning, woke up got the bike ready fired it up, and went out for morning practice, when for some reason my bike would keep stalling and dieing. I coulndt even make it around 1 lap, so with a bike that couldnt even make it through turn 1 without it cutting off, i had no chocie but to pull out of the races. when the bike would cut off, i would take almost 5 mins before it would get up and going again. But during the day before, it ran great, i was knee-draggin, peg scraping, all over the place, and i got some good compliments on my riding style (most of the other new people woulnt get their butts off the seat, and me, i was pretty much just getting dragged along side the bike. The track was really fun, but what i think i'm gonna be doing, is just spend the 350 for the track membership, instead of spending 200 for one weekend.

I feel like i failed, it was fun and everything, but sh*t happens i guess.

The Nutty Professor

05-31-2009, 03:48 PM

I rarely all out say something like this but but failed my ASS! You had a very good first weekend. You just tried running a stock OEM motor that's really better for putting around than racing. I'm not saying you can't race a stock 110cc because you can but you were running with high dollar motards. That's why a lot of us have gone to the YX hybrids. Once you put a motard motor in one of our bikes they get smoked and they can't stand it. OG's true dat???

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 03:49 PM

but on the other hand, i can tell you that i was the only 19 year old out there who basically built his own bike, and paid for it himself. there were some obviously deep pocketed dads in the stands.

but i did get good track time, and i know what i need to change on the bike.

i also learned i'm a decent rider, i dont think anyone would be calling me a squid.

but for a $600 midbike, against $4000+ motards, i think i did pretty good.

The Nutty Professor

05-31-2009, 03:51 PM

Ah that's what I just said moon1moon1moon1moon1

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 03:54 PM

i dont think i want to run with that program, all it is is 125 dirt bikes with street tires, i was the only one there with a chinese bike, i would rather find a place more leaned towards cheap fun, than against former CMRA racers, who cant afford to race 600's anymore because they ran out of money, and stepped down to TMGP. But now that the race is over, i gota ysr i'm lookin at...

and the thing that kills our bikes compared to tards, is the tire size, i can smoke honda 100's in the curves, but in the straights, bigger wheel = faster speed & 5 gears vs. 4

but i did get a few good comments on the bike, as well as the expected, "why dont you buy a real bike?"

The best thing i think, was when i was on the track, surrounded by the other bikes, i didnt feel scared, and i didnt have to think of what to do, i cant tell you when i was on the brakes, when i was on the clutch, but more focused on the next turn than what i had to do to get there.

GaRsNoW

05-31-2009, 03:59 PM

Sucks about your luck, but overall im sure it was worth it.

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 04:04 PM

oh sorry about no pics, i soloed the event, but my dad came down this morning, and the bike crapped out on me, so he couldnt get any film.

The Nutty Professor

05-31-2009, 04:04 PM

but i did get a few good comments on the bike, as well as the expected, "why dont you buy a real bike?"

The best thing i think, was when i was on the track, surrounded by the other bikes, i didnt feel scared, and i didnt have to think of what to do, i cant tell you when i was on the brakes, when i was on the clutch, but more focused on the next turn than what i had to do to get there.

People who say that are the first to complain when you start smokin them. They spend and spend to get to the front when someone with more talent would do twice as well with half what they've done.

Riding without having to think about it is one of the first major steps.

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 04:08 PM

i also forgot to mention that my kill switch broke off duing practice, so i had to rig up a kill switch system (in case of emergency, pull the wire as hard as you can and hope it disconnects)

i wish i could have gotten some film of the endurance race, 29 bikes on a .7 mile long track, lots of crashes, lots of close passing, it was great to watch

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 04:23 PM

and i'm really tired of the bike, ive spent the last month trying to get it ready to race, so i'm gonna take a break for a while, spend some money on some other intrest, then i will get back to the bike.

I think part of my problem was, when i was turning, the carb would not be getting gas, and it would cut off. (but on sat practice it was running great through the turns)

Blitz$M.Inc.$

05-31-2009, 05:42 PM

5, when i went racing for the first time, i had a few goals too, dont crash and dont cause anyone else to crash, and dont finish dead last
and i crashed, but i never finished a race last
i took what i learned there to the next race
i fixed the things that were lacking on the bike, and my goals were to finish in the top 3, and not crash
and i crashed again
so now for vir my only goal is finish in the top 3, cause ill prolly crash
i had a run problem in my first race due to the catch cans i made, i was able to fix it and go on
use this time as a learning experience
you can beat them tards with the right motor and skills

swheels

05-31-2009, 05:59 PM

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 06:30 PM

Welcome to racing where your dreams can be crushed at the first turn. Trust me you did real good.Plus you were running on the stock shock,stock motor.Yes you did real good! This is how i look at it.Their bike has 2 wheels your bikes have 2 wheels.They've got more money than you, only means you have to be more clever,hungery and determine! Even better you got team support also.Since Blitz and Nutty P is racing on the X15 chassis.I'm pretty sure they can help you a great deal with ideas.

yeah, the stock rear shock only bounced on me twice, but the motor i got isnt really stock, 125cc, oil cooler, head breather, the thing that kills me, is in one race, i know i could have beaten at least one person.

But at the track there was a nice guy who offered to let me race his bike, I turned him down, because A. i didnt want to jack up his bike B. i never ridden a motoar C. I would rather run my bike or not run at all, compared to running a bike someone else built. (and the bike was really tall for the tight track, and i dont think i would have been too comforatable for my first race, riding a bike like that for the first time) I was also mentaly crushed, i was so ready to show the people that it is possible to ride decently on a china bike, but stuff like this happens. A few mins ago i uloaded the bike, kicked it and ran it, but it cut out on me again, so i'm thinking my fuel line is clogged, or the carb is getting clogged. (I think i may have burnt up a ring too, the compression seems kinda weak.)

but i guess its better to break down then crashing out.

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 06:56 PM

the thing that kills me, is ive always had a nack for comeing so close to success, but at the last second its gone.

ex, state football game, 2mins left, we were intercepted then they ran it back for a td, this weekend, crashing my bike the week before the last race, and alot more experiences that i wont mention

FiveStarSky

05-31-2009, 07:48 PM

Here are a few things that i need to do before i get out on a track again.

1. Replace kill switch
2. re-do fuel lines, and possibly get a fuel pump of some sort
3. replace brakes ( i was slammin on the fronts tryign to tighten up my corners)
4. dont give a crap about looks.
5. add on another fuel tank.

I have a list of other small things that need to be done as well, but are too minor to post. I doubt i'm gonna run with the TMGP program, its mostly nothing but honda 100's, and Yami TTR 125's and if i can, i want to find a program of some sort that is more geared to pocket bikes than 150cc jap motards.

GaRsNoW

05-31-2009, 08:18 PM

Try not to let it bother you so much. I think taking a break for a little bit is a great idea. When I first got my car out in the spring, everything else didnt matter to me but working and driving my car. Now that I did that and I'm driving my car in the nice weather, im back into my bike more than ever and loving it.

I think you had your expectations really high (which you should have) for the race and after your problems it just hit you like a bomb.

Keep your head up, and take it easy on yourself!

rene13

06-01-2009, 02:11 AM

As for the brakes you can get some bigger master like the ones I have. I am working on an adapter to run stock lines take the caliper apart and polish the pistons and upgrade the stock pads. I have a video on youtube that I drilled bigger fluid passages in the caliper. Bigger master, upgraded pads, bigger passages= better than stock brakes and not to expensive or you can run a dirt bike caliper check this one out. http://www.midbikenation.com/showthread.php?t=365

Fuel lines: Have you drilled the plastic spigot at the tank fuel outlet? THe plastic piece has screen inside if drill it out it will free up the fuel passage. The drill bit has to be big enough to fit inside the spigot.

Blitz$M.Inc.$

06-01-2009, 03:07 AM

like i said, now you know what to work on for the next time
your also stuck prolly riding with the tards
that is your class, not a pb
you can beat the tards tho, im tellin you
you just need a more responsive machine
you fell off, now get back on

rene13

06-01-2009, 04:49 AM

I agree with Blitz.

Now these China motor have more potential than most believe, the tranny is what I talking about. I don't think anyone on here has tinkered with there trannies yet, there is kits out there the will work on our bikes, but the Chinese haven't copied them yet, that I know about. You want a five speed it possible. Problem is that it won't last long if you miss a gear. messing with the tranny will unlock more potential.thinking_smilie

The Nutty Professor

06-01-2009, 07:30 AM

Yes but the 5spd is mega expensive or it is right now.

FiveStarSky

06-01-2009, 08:46 AM

hey here is a pic, this was during the first few laps of the rider school, usually thats a nice turn to get some serious lean going.

the guy next to me was one of the instructors.

Blitz$M.Inc.$

06-01-2009, 03:54 PM

man your bike is cool
i dont even know why, it just is
nice pic
if you had the straight power, you could win races, tards aint sheet in the turns
look how far he has to lean then look at you

FiveStarSky

06-01-2009, 05:27 PM

thanks man, yeah, latter on in that day, i was full knee draggin all over that turn, and you are right, i get out powered in the straights, but i catch up rather quickly in the turns.

I'm gonna skip out on the next race, its a CMRA cross over, and i'm gonna pull out for that one, as i wont be able to run in the cmra races cuz they dont allow bikes with rims under 12", but i might see about going to the race after that, that track is much tighter, which would be good for my lil bike.

Niusiic[latvia]

06-02-2009, 03:07 AM

dang, that's the most sexiest picture I've ever seen!

FiveStarSky

06-04-2009, 09:13 AM

okay guys, if i decide to continue playin with the my mid, here is a list of stuff I need to do before getting back on a track.

1. Upgrade brakes, at least the pads.
2. Make the fuel system gravity feed, and possibly get one of the mikuni fuel pumps.
3. Get a new kill switch and mount it.
4. Upgrade rear shock.
5. get something to give my motor some more power, my 125 is getting smoked by 110's in the straights.
6. a tinted visor, they wont let us wear sunglasses, and the sun glare is a bad thing
7. make a bigger fuel tank.

I'm not too sure what i'm gonna do yet, i havent even ridden the bike since i got home from the races. My dad is very excited about bikes now (he looked like a cow looking at an oncomeing train) He wants me to continue to race (he doesnt like the idea of me on a big bike)
He has been asking me if i want to continue running my mid, or look into getting a honda xr 100 or some similar bike to make a motard into.

Its just that if i'm gonna spend 1k+ on a bike to race, i might as well just get a street bike and get my moneys worth out of it.

either way, selling the mid and going motard, or fixing up the mid, is gonna take quite a bit of cash.

if i can find a 100, i would still need new tires, air filter, carb, etc...
but i like the stance of the smaller bikes comparted to the taller motards.

But i'm really leaning towards just paying the $350 membership at the katy track thats good for a year and just tracking there, as a full race weekend with TMGP is gonna run me about $100+ a weekend anyway, just for race fee's

but i feel like i may be backing out of the mids. I feel like the money and time put into it outweighs the fun and use of it.

FiveStarSky

06-04-2009, 10:06 AM

and i figure if i'm gonna sell the mid to try to move up to a road bike, i would probably start my asking price at 600 or so, which inst a bad deal, comes with extra plastics and a 110cc motor, and all the other parts i have for it.

swheels

06-04-2009, 10:28 AM

but i feel like i may be backing out of the mids. I feel like the money and time put into it out weighs the fun and use of it.LOL that's what i midbike will do to you.It will make you doubt your every course of action. But seriously no matter what bike you decide to get.You will have to invest in it to get you to the next level.Wether it be time or money and most of the time it's both.You have to either really want it or except it as just getting out and having some fun.It all depends on how hard you work.With the mids you hav to work much harder than other racer's racing on different and better bikes.The main reason is because there are no real race ready parts that just bolts on to the xbikes.They are very new bikes to the race scene with no type of factory support.It wouldn't be so bad if you were racing up against other xbikes.
Winning never comes easy no matter how the others who have won made it looked.They had to pay their dues oneway or the other.

rene13

06-04-2009, 12:56 PM

LOL that's what i midbike will do to you.It will make you doubt your every course of action. But seriously no matter what bike you decide to get.You will have to invest in it to get you to the next level.Wether it be time or money and most of the time it's both.You have to either really want it or except it as just getting out and having some fun.It all depends on how hard you work.With the mids you hav to work much harder than other racer's racing on different and better bikes.The main reason is because there are no real race ready parts that just bolts on to the xbikes.They are very new bikes to the race scene with no type of factory support.It wouldn't be so bad if you were racing up against other xbikes.
Winning never comes easy no matter how the others who have won made it looked.They had to pay their dues oneway or the other.

I agree with Swheels.bows_smilie well said.thumbsup2

FiveStarSky

06-05-2009, 07:43 AM

Okay guys, my POA right now, is to try to save up $5-600 and when i reach that, I will put the mid up for sale, I'll probably put my asking price at 600, and i will be patient with it, since i will still need a few hundred more bucks to get a big bike anyway.

as of now, i'm looking at trying to find a used ninja 250, or some other entry lvl bike. the only bad thing about the 250's are they get boring quick, so i'm gonna keep my eye out once i get some cash, and see if i can find something with a lil more pep in its step. My goal is to try to get a bike by the end of August, and with the $200 a week i'm making, its not too distant of a goal. (and i have some music equipment i'm thinking of selling off too)

stuntnx7

06-05-2009, 11:01 AM

Blitz$M.Inc.$

06-05-2009, 02:06 PM

at least the new ones have a cool body
still slow tho

GaRsNoW

06-05-2009, 05:51 PM

lol dont get a 250. My cousin found an 89 honda cb1 with a 400cc in it for $1200. Dont get a 250, you will wish you kept your 125

The Nutty Professor

06-05-2009, 07:58 PM

FiveStar you're making a hell of a big mistake. Maybe I can explain it without screwing it up. I started with "big" bikes. Ok they were 600cc but a CBR600F2 was the bike to kill with at the time. Everytime I added a performance part it was 8X the cost or more of a Mid Bike part.

Yes I learned to throw a ike that weighted probably 300lbs more than I did into a corner and ride it out but it was expensive. I had to stop just as I was getting some serious speed. Was I Matt Mladin or Ben Spies...no, but I was fearless and I could smoke a tire out of a corner with the best of them. Was I fast? Naw just crazy.

I have found that Mid's are damn near as close to racing 600cc as I've yet to find. I started racing scooters in the dirt and wrecking every other corner but got tired of beating all the locals after a couple months. Then College got in the way. After that life started and I found the Honda bug and I as putting myself in the hospital again bluelaugh

I fogot about all that when marriage knocked on the door until I went to a fun park and raced a few Karts and had more fun than my wife thought I should. I looked at Karts first and completely by accident saw a X1 while I was working and looked into that. Once I found out what it was I was like "Kart? What's that? I want one of those Mid Bikes!" Of course I had seen the NSR and YSR but was never interested for whatever reason?

Now that I've bored you, what I'm trying to say is you're jumping the gun. Run a Mid Bike and see what you've got. It's not the bike as a whole that holding you back. Once it's running like it should and can be brought up to par with the competition you and the bike will smoke them...if you have the skill. If you don't, buying a new more expensive bike will put you in front of people with more fear than you, but you'll never catch the real racers. soap_box

FiveStarSky

06-05-2009, 08:48 PM

well, my thing is, i'm not looking for a big bike to race, i just want something that i can get my moneys use out of. I know this is kinda sacreligious to the race crowd here, but no matter how fast you are, when the race is over, you are still in the same place you started.

I'm not looking for something that i can throw into a turn at 120mph, I just want something that i can ride to work, cruse on over to my gf's house.

If i still planned to race, then yeah, i would stick with running mids, and i do know how much it cost to run a full CMRA season here (even on a tight budget). But my real main issue, is if i'm gonna have a $1000+ bike, i would rather have something i can ride around on the weekends with, then something where i'm only confined to a track, or the 2 miles of road infront of my house.

I guess i have a HD mind set (even though i dont like the bikes) I'm not too concerend on how fast i ride, I just want to go somewhere on it. Thats why i tried to talk my dad out of buying the jet-ski's we have, sure its fun and fast, but you can only go where the water does. I would rather have a slow bike on an open road, than a fast bike on a track. But if i was able to afford a street bike, and keep my mid, then that would be great, I'm sure i woulndt be able to afford the big one and race the little one at the same time.

and about the 250's, that was only an idea, lets not forget i'm only 19, and i dont have enough credit established to beable to finance a used bike, so i'm pretty much limited to straight up cash deals, And if i happen to find a bigger bike that i can afford, then i'll pounce right on it. but that brings me to another point, even if you have a R1 or other 1000cc bike, you can only go as fast as the speed limit (in a law obiding world)

Sidewalk

06-05-2009, 10:44 PM

It's not the bike as a whole that holding you back. Once it's running like it should and can be brought up to par with the competition you and the bike will smoke them...if you have the skill. If you don't, buying a new more expensive bike will put you in front of people with more fear than you, but you'll never catch the real racers. soap_box

bows_smilie

and about the 250's, that was only an idea, lets not forget i'm only 19, and i dont have enough credit established to beable to finance a used bike, so i'm pretty much limited to straight up cash deals, And if i happen to find a bigger bike that i can afford, then i'll pounce right on it. but that brings me to another point, even if you have a R1 or other 1000cc bike, you can only go as fast as the speed limit (in a law obiding world)A few years ago I nearly no money*, but needed a way to get to work. I ended up picking up a $300 Nighthawk that needed some engine work. 24 hours worth of work over a weekend, no money invested, and I had a running bike. I did need tires, for about $120 or so. Cheap bikes can be had out there if you look for them.

A 250 does not get boring quick. The rider gets bored of having no skill and fills the void with a better hardware instead of improving the software. There is a reason I kept down grading bikes for the liter+ range I used to have, smaller is far more fun to ride, and better at teaching you how to ride. I have had a Buell 1200, a 1000RR, an R6, a KTM 400 (wish I still had that one), and yet the YSR is what puts the grin on my face. I hit the twisties with some friends on a GS450 that one of those friends had, talk about no HP. But it isn't the bike that was the handicap, it was me since I limit myself on the twisties out of terror for my life, and I still had a ton if fun.

I have been 180 MPH at Willow Springs on a sidecar, and it wasn't as exciting as my YSR on the track with a stock 50cc engine.

* - Unfortunately for me, while I was doing my stint in the middle east someone here in the states thought they needed my money more then me. So, they racked up all of my credit, even one loan for $10,000 and 35% interest and left me with the bill to pay.

]-[owler

06-05-2009, 11:24 PM

I totally agree with sidewalk. Driving smaller=you get to beat on it more. It just feels like you're going faster. More technical IMO also. That's why I love my MR2. Cars will be riding me because I'm driving a reasonable speed, but then I hit an exit and gain 5-10 carlengths on them. To drive any 600cc+ rocket in a manner which feels like your riding hard, is going to be way over the speed limit anywhere you drive it(excepting the track). That's why I chose a midbike as my next project.

swheels

06-06-2009, 02:13 AM

I'm willing to bet that,If you would have been kickin some serious butt out on that track.You wouldn't even be thinking about giving up.You be licking your chops and dying from anticipation waiting for the next race.So you can go back and do it again.LOL Been there.LOL That fire that was raging inside of you has now been tamed! Do to the XBS(Xbike syndrome).

Yep racing isn't for everybody and theres nothing wrong with that.But becareful when you going for your fullsize bike.Don't just settle for any "good deal".When your on a real tight budget and have little to no money.That's when a so call good deal can turn into a knightmare.So take your time go for what you want or try and get close enough to it.thumbsup2 Oh and good luck. cuz when you get your 1:1 bike.There will be a time when you come up on that turn.Your gonna want to know what you can do on that fullsize bike. Well i won't say any more.We all know where it might lead to.

Blitz$M.Inc.$

06-06-2009, 04:24 AM

for me, i didnt expect anything out of racing
i was fine cruising the hood
i was already upgrading my bike because i couldnt afford to trick out a car, so the bike was alot cheaper
racing was just a better way to put that effort to use
now that i have a legal bike, i dont feel the need to get a big bike anymore
if i were you, id keep the mid and get a big bike when you can

FiveStarSky

06-06-2009, 06:32 PM

rene13

06-06-2009, 06:39 PM

Sidewalk

06-06-2009, 07:12 PM

swheels

06-06-2009, 10:00 PM

ive been looking around, and doing some math, and for me to be able to be somewhat competitve, i want to get a front master kit like rene sells, a bigger front cal, or do dual fronts, either a 3v head, or a bbk for my 125 (the org doesnt check for bbk's), a fuel pump, and re-wireing. All that stuff adds up, and for me, a $1k mid is just out of the question, when i can have something to run on the street for a coupple hundred more.

I tried taking my bike out this afternoon, and after about 2mins, it would crap out again. So maybe if i get bored this week i'll pull the thing apart and clean the carb, and make a new fuel sytem.I agree i wouldn't spend that kind of money into the bike.Unless your a diehard racer or you got other people you can roll with.I got mabey close to 3k into and with extra parts lying around for my bike.I just sits until i hit the track or a lot to do some testing and tuning.I don't use it much at all so it sits most of the time.But when i do take it for a ride it was well worth the investment.Infact i'm moving from Nc back towards up north more.So i can be closer to where all the racing is happening.Diehard baby for me if i can't race it,then it ain't worth havin.thumbsup2

Why so many mods? Is there not a "stock" class, or something with less mods? Out here we have various versions of stock class for 50's depending on the organization. At most you are allowed a pipe and carb, in the least you are allowed nothing. The NSR pretty much has to stay 100% stock.Because the xbikes are terrible.The only way you'll understand is to get on a stock one and try to ride it.LOL You'll be kissin the pavement faster than uncle Sam coming after you for tax evasion.They are that bad! If your not handy enough or have access to certain tools.Then when you go to the track you better hope and prey theres another xbike for you to do battle with.Otherwise your hopes and dreams will be crushed...case in point.

FiveStarSky

06-07-2009, 08:10 AM

Why so many mods? Is there not a "stock" class, or something with less mods? Out here we have various versions of stock class for 50's depending on the organization. At most you are allowed a pipe and carb, in the least you are allowed nothing. The NSR pretty much has to stay 100% stock.

well, the TMGP program, only have 1 stock class, and thats stock YSR's (which no one has) Other than that, its pretty much only limited to motors under 150cc's and the people there go all out, almost everyone had tire warmers, someone as a pit cheif kinda thing, transponders, all kinds of fancy stuff, and running a mid stock is a joke, my 125 was getting smoked by little jap 100cc motards. (the jap 100's put out more power than my china 125) And the problem isnt rider skill, I can hang with everyone in the turns (even passed a few guys), but once i hit the straights its open season on my ass.

My bike can run in the following classes

F7 110cc and under (my bike is an exception)
F6 135cc and under
F5 150cc and under
SuperSport (street style bikes, ysr, nsr)
GP 50 (50cc ysr, nsr)

and at the last event was the biggest turn out they have ever had, and there were only 3 ysrs, and 1 nsr. everything else was 65 or 80cc two strokes, and only 1 chinese pit bike (which was sporting a honda 150cc motor)

and it would be a safe bet saying that most of the racers were or are CMRA riders who race 1:1's as well. So with that, their idea of a cheap bike, is a whole lot different from mine. And most of the racers are either kids who's dads are paying for everything, or they are 25+ (i was the only one from the 14-25 year old range) If i could find a program that was a little more budget minded, and who ran china bikes, then i would love to join something like that, but the TMGP is a little too competitive for my taste (But i bet Rene13 will get his bike out there asap when he moves back home) If there were some other mids, or even some 125 china pit bikes, i would be comfortable, but its no fun hanging around jap tards with guys who wheels and tires cost more than my entire bike (and no i'm not kidding)

GaRsNoW

06-07-2009, 10:13 AM

I've just got to ask....if you do sell, why so much? Following your build thread, I cant add up more than 3-400 dollars. jw, hope you dont take offence to it

swheels

06-07-2009, 10:20 AM

Dude i hate to sound like an A hole to ya.But all i hear is you saying the samething over and over again.About loosing out to guys with more money than you.You have to make a decision.Either build your bike to compete or start a new thread or something. If you were able to give them a hard time in the turns on that crappy suspension i could only image what better suspension could have done for you.with better suspension you could have put so much distance on them in the turns that you wouldn't have to worry about the straights.What was your gearing?Your exhaust your brakes.The only thing stuck in your mind is how crappy your is compared to the others.Man you are not goin to hit the ground running and getting good results for your first time racing.Sometimes it may take years to develope a bike(depending on the bike)But in this case a xbike.I gotta admit i'm kinda a pissed at you.Becuase you were so all into it ready to race spirits were high.You even gave some other member a little smack about his x18 and crappy triples.But you go to the track for the first time get your butt kicked and your thinking of a hundred ways to give up.We have all been there!It's how you re-cover from it to comeback and bring the fight even harder.So what if you don't make it right back to the next race.Make little steps and eventually you'll get there and the reward will be that much sweeter.
Your so hung up on that one bad experience at the track.That you seem to forget you've got the greatest book of knowledge at your disposal.Weren't you so adamant about your girlfriends dad being an ex-champion???? I'd be picking his brains out till there was nothing left.
I'd hate to see your 100 dollar build thread turn into the whinning thread!angry_red This is just my way of saying i think you can do better.But dude you gotta decide.The heart of a champion.If you got one let it show.thumbsup2

FiveStarSky

06-07-2009, 10:48 AM

I've just got to ask....if you do sell, why so much? Following your build thread, I cant add up more than 3-400 dollars. jw, hope you dont take offence to it

uh, upgraded tires, motor, pipe, carb, oil cooler, electrical, and not to mention all the extras, (motor, wire harness, extra plastics, tires, etc)

The next race is next weekend i belive, but i will have to skip out on that one, i got more important things i gotta do that weekend, and its a CMRA crossover event, which means we all have to pay CMRA fees and pass their tech, and ride their rules. and its like a 5hr drive, and i'm low on fundage atm. But i will try to hit up the July race, its gonna be hotter than hell, but its only a 2hr drive to the track.

you guys are right, i need to just pick myself up and keep goin. For the next race, i will run it like it is now, except i will tweak the carb and fuel system, and possibly add another gas tank to the bike. I will start on all that stuff tomorrow, I'll stop by the store adn pick up a new switch, I aslo gotta add a catch can from the carb overflow, no big deal, but we were tearing up the track pretty bad in katy, so thats a new rule.

I have also been thinking of ditching the mini rep look, and just run tank and tail, and get a dirtbike style number plate for the front (try to ditch as much weight as possible, as i'm not getting any skinnier). I'm not too sure how much aerodynamics come into play with the mids though?

GaRsNoW

06-07-2009, 11:26 AM

Im just thinking of how much mine would be worth if I sold it. My motor carb, and oil cooler alone was $450... I've got tires, electical, billet throttle, and tons of little mods and 600 still sounds like to much to me.

Good luck with the sale...

Blitz$M.Inc.$

06-07-2009, 01:52 PM

wow you made S irritated, thats not easy
i have to say i thought you were a little like 'whoa is me'
if you think your gonna get out there and kick some azz then you might as well play need for speed
it takes time and development
look at what i got in my bike ($) and i could still get owned, but at least its a more competitive bike now

Sidewalk

06-07-2009, 04:08 PM

I would just leave the bike alone until you learn how to ride it. Everyone always bashes me around here for riding the 'superior' YSR (kind of funny). It probably is compared to aan X bike, but that doesn't matter. Racing isn't about equipment, it is about the rider. You need the desire to be out there and just ride your ride, whatever it is. Name me one professional racer (apples and oranges, but there is a point) that started on and was always on the superior bike. You can do pocket book racing all you want, if that is your desire, but that isn't mine. I continually go out there on the 'inferior' YSR in my organization and give it the best I have. Win or lose I give it my best, and I have fun doing it.

I say go out there, finish dead last, and have fun doing it. My first racing goal was to not get lapped, twice. Then my goal was not to get lapped, once. Then my goal was to keep up with the next last person. Then I worked on the next faster person and so on and so forth. I had fun, made a lot of friends, and now I try to keep up with the fast experts on superior bikes.

I can save my money and buy a faster bike, race 65's or 85's or something, but I prefer to race the slowest bike on the track and have a good time doing it. I finished last at my last round, even against people I know I should be faster then, but oh well. One of those guys who I should be faster then also spent the whole of Saturday at my house helping me fix my cheapo van, friends first.

rene13

06-07-2009, 05:06 PM

Aerodynamics plays a bigger psrt that most probably believe. I ride alot (not right now since shes under construction) and on the straight do you try to tuck behind the fairings as much as you can? The would help.

Your gearing also plays a bigger part.

Brakes would be nice. Late braking with some good brakes will help alot.
I said it before, upgrade your master, braided brakeline, and I can mod a stock caliper to take a bigger banjo and since you will have more pressure open up the fluid passages in the caliper and upgrade to aftermarket pads (the carbon ones are for racing if I remember right) if do that to your front brake dont work try s pitbike caliper.thinking_smilie
Check my youtube vids I have one about the fluid passages.
YouTube - X-18 Stock Cailper mod

The Nutty Professor

06-07-2009, 05:16 PM

Ok I think we got you looking in the right direction now bluelaugh Just my opinion but before you spend money on "ANYTHING!" else get a !!!!REAR SHOCK!!!! It sounds to me one of your major problem was corner exit and that comes down mostly to you using a OEM rear shock. They don't do anything but look like a shock. Hell keep your nose on Ebay and find a used MTB shock of the right length and slap a X18 stock spring on it and your worlds ahead of where you are now!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOX-VANILLA-R-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-REAR-SHOCK-COIL-OVER-6-5_W0QQitemZ180365171760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item29fe9a1c30&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7 C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A100

FiveStarSky

06-07-2009, 06:08 PM

-rene: I do tuck as much as i can, i'm a pretty small guy (5'8 145lbs) and i hug the tank as much as i can when i can.

-nutty, yeah there is a bike comp on ebay that sets up mtb shocks, i think i can get one to fit for about $65 or so, But i'm starting to try to decide if i want to race in the program, or just pay the fee to get a year memberhip at the track i raced at.

Cost is the big issue, and comparing the two

If i enter 5 races (the max i can enter atm) Entry fee's are aprox $75 + $10 gate fee
= $85 plus transportation and food

the membership is $325 for a whole year, which equals about 4 race weekends. plus whatever food and gas. And if i do the membership, i can go anytime my schedule allows, and i dont have to worry about races being canceled due to weather. The only times i can get on the track is during race days. (but i can still go to TMGP races and get track practice for free) (and when school starts up, it would be less likely that i can pack up and go to a race for a full weekend.

and the sprint days have a 2hr practice, and each sprint last like 5 mins, and i can definately get more track time if i get the membership. and if i get the membership, i can run at my own pace and not have to worry about keeping up with other riders. and i can invite friends and they can get on the track if they want to as well. (i might try persuade my gf if she wants to trade her dance outfits for a set of leathers... and i dont mind buying her some road tires for her ttr 125) (but they allow dirtbike gear as well)

So, list:
Stuff i'm gonna do this week.

redo electrical, fuel, and add another fuel tank.

next week, see about getting the track membership.

then, rear shock and brakes, and a tinted visor.

Sidewalk

06-07-2009, 06:12 PM

Aerodynamics plays a bigger psrt that most probably believe. I ride alot (not right now since shes under construction) and on the straight do you try to tuck behind the fairings as much as you can? The would help.On a particularly windy day at Grange last year I found that if I didn't tuck in going down the straight, I would never hit 5th gear. Tucking in and I could. It does matter. Of course, the rest of the track in that wind was scary!!!

I don't know how poor the brakes are, but if you are not building up a lot of speed you don't need a whole lot. I like good brakes and all, but my friend raced for years where he could pull the lever all the way to the bar going into T1 at Grange (very long straight with a reducing radius turn).

In addition, I found that when I started to brake earlier, I started to go faster. I was concentrating too much on late braking that it would ruin the corner. When I started braking earlier I started setting up for the corner better and carrier a lot more speed. I only recently started going back to trying to brake later, and even then I try not to do it too much since it can still leave you suspension too unsettled if you brake late enough.

To go fast, you have to slow down sometimes :D

rene13

06-07-2009, 06:55 PM

To go fast, you have to slow down sometimes :D

TRue that.:yup:

The Nutty Professor

06-08-2009, 08:57 AM

So, list:
Stuff i'm gonna do this week.

redo electrical, fuel, and add another fuel tank.

next week, see about getting the track membership.

then, rear shock and brakes, and a tinted visor.

Keep the electrical simple. I haven't and I know better.

Membership yep the best option.

1 ok 2 ok 3 I won't. I know it a pain in the butt when the suns in your eyes but the easiest solution and you probably already have them is sunglasses. You can use them under the helmet and in the pits. 2 birds 1 stone save money.

FiveStarSky

06-08-2009, 09:11 AM

bluelaughKeep the electrical simple. I haven't and I know better.Membership yep the best option.1 ok 2 ok 3 I won't. I know it a pain in the butt when the suns in your eyes but the easiest solution and you probably already have them is sunglasses. You can use them under the helmet and in the pits. 2 birds 1 stone save money.well, what i mean by redo the electrical, is get a better kill switch (my $2 one busted off at the races) and mount it in a better location (or i might do what i did wiht my stunt bike and use a jet-ski kill switch with a safety lanyard)and i need a new visor cuz at teh races, everyone was running soft compound tires, and i got quite a few nicks from rocks getting tossed up and hittin my visor.(and actually i dotn have sunglasses, i broke my nose when i was a kid, and so now its crooked and glasses sit crooked on my nose bluelaugh) and the visors are pretty cheap for the helmet i have. But running to the store and picking up some of the '90s sun glasses where the glass goes from ear to ear would probably do the trick)

oh and i want to buy my own back protector, the one i have is way to big for me (goes from the top of my neck down to my a hole) i'm thinking about getting an icon field armour vest $100, i tried one on at the races, and they fit pretty good and can be worn over or under a jacket. and some cheapo knee pucks

FiveStarSky

06-08-2009, 10:27 AM

yeah, i'm about to go on my lunch break, so i'll run over to harbor freight, pick up some safety wire pliers, and see if they got anything else there i could use (i'm sure they have fuel lines) finding something to use as an extra fuel tank is gonna be a bit tricky though, but i have something in mind...

but i'm worried, if one tank runs out of gas, will it affect the fuel flow from the ohter?

and i may have found a decent place to ride, its at a church, the parking lot is nice and wraps all the way around the building, but its next to the highway so i'm a bit worried about unwanted attention

SoPackedCustoms

06-08-2009, 11:07 AM

You can probably use a 47cc cag gas tank it's small and Im sure it will fit in that gap where the battery was but remember there will always be modding that need to be done

FiveStarSky

06-08-2009, 11:12 AM

You can probably use a 47cc cag gas tank it's small and Im sure it will fit in that gap where the battery was but remember there will always be modding that need to be done

well, i know abunch of stores have alluminum portable water bottles, i'm thinking of using something like that, its light, strong, and can be mounted in quite a few locations, and can be made into a tank rather easily.

FiveStarSky

06-08-2009, 12:25 PM

okay, i picked up what i'm gonna use for a tank and some safety wire pliers, and after work i'll rune to an auto store for the fuel lines and a new switch.

FiveStarSky

06-08-2009, 02:28 PM

and i'm kinda wanting to convert my stock exhaust to another drag style pipe, except the problem is, i cant seem to find where the original one i made was, But i might can do the same thing that i did to make the first one with this one.

FiveStarSky

06-09-2009, 08:27 AM

okay, i fixed the fuel bubble issue, and i made the additonal tank, but its bigger than i thought, and wont fit under the tank cover, but i can make it sit on top of the tank, but it looks pretty goofy, so i will either try to find something a little smaller, or just ditch the idea.

SoPackedCustoms

06-09-2009, 10:37 AM

Pics of the new tank???

FiveStarSky

06-09-2009, 10:46 AM

Pics of the new tank???

uh... well, the only conciveable way to mount it right now, is to have the tank on top of the tank cover...

It would work fine for crusing and stuff, but not really a race item..

They have smaller bottles of what i used, and i could get one, make a "T" connection, and do it all that way, but i really think i'm putting in more troubble than its worth.

GaRsNoW

06-09-2009, 11:22 AM

You honestly will use more than a tank of gas per race??

FiveStarSky

06-09-2009, 11:35 AM

You honestly will use more than a tank of gas per race??

well, runnin race speed, i only lasted about 30 mins before i needed to refuel

Sidewalk

06-09-2009, 01:55 PM

How long are your races? Outside of professional or endurance racing, 30 minutes is pretty long.

FiveStarSky

06-09-2009, 01:59 PM

uh, the sprints are about 6-10 laps depending on the turnout, which are usually no longer than 10mins a race

FiveStarSky

06-16-2009, 07:34 AM

just a heads up, i posted the bike on CL, i started out asking a pretty high price, and i'll slowly drop the price untill it sells, or goes too low that i dont want to sell it at that price, after riding a 1200cc bike for the first time on the road, i gotta get me one, and i really havent had much time to ride the little thing either, been busy with my big boy job, and when i get home the last thing i want to do is go out in the shop and work on the little thing.

Sidewalk

06-16-2009, 09:42 AM

I hope it wasn't a Buell. I owned one for a couple of years, what a pile!

stuntnx7

06-16-2009, 09:43 AM

FiveStarSky

06-16-2009, 09:48 AM

na, it was a triumph trophy 1200, its my uncles, and he doesnt cheap out on anything.

And i havent really been working on the mini, all i did in the last month is redo the fuel lines, it runs and rides right now, and i'm about to start fixing up my china 200cc enduro, gotta get some stuff for that.

FiveStarSky

06-16-2009, 01:15 PM

i got an offer for $500 for the bike, if i sold it this week, that would put me very close to being at around $800 for a bike, + the 200 or so i'll be getting this friday. and if so, then i could start lookin out for some cheap-o bikes.

GaRsNoW

06-16-2009, 01:22 PM

$500?!?! Dude, jump on that ASAP!

stuntnx7

06-16-2009, 02:19 PM

if i were you i would get a f4i. I've seen them for a grand clean title but has problems like missing fairings or a dent in the tank. Buy the fairings later and dents in the tank can be fixed with bondo.

for 700 ill send ya the rest of the clean title f2 with some aftermarket goodies...has new rear pilot road and 2 bros :bling2:

FiveStarSky

06-16-2009, 05:13 PM

for 700 ill send ya the rest of the clean title f2 with some aftermarket goodies...has new rear pilot road and 2 bros :bling2:[/QUOTE]

is this a whole bike? pics?

stuntnx7

06-16-2009, 05:37 PM

for 700 ill send ya the rest of the clean title f2 with some aftermarket goodies...has new rear pilot road and 2 bros :bling2:

is this a whole bike? pics?[/QUOTE]

wave_finger key words are "rest of"....you would need a engine,carbs, forks, front rotors, battery, radiator, headers, seat, starter button contols, front master, calipers and clip ons or dirt bike bars...if you look you can find a no title bike and have a grand in a whole bike and have extra parts

if you bought the stuff piece by piece from ebay you would have bout 1400 in the whole bike

FiveStarSky

06-16-2009, 09:27 PM

and how exactly would someone ship something like this?

stuntnx7

06-16-2009, 09:57 PM

and how exactly would someone ship something like this?

i would say ups would do it :dunno: anybody chime in if they know for sure or not

FiveStarSky

06-22-2009, 12:26 PM

ive been doing some thinking, trying to decide where i want to go from here, to try to get a road bike, or continue with the mids.

and i think i know what i might do.

Instead of raceing with TMGP, i'm thinking about just getting a 1-year membership with the track that i raced at.

The cost is $325 for a 12 month membership, full track from sun up to sun down M-F on non race/event days.

Its a good deal considering that a Full TMGP race weekend runs at around $100+ for all the fee's and such. And as far as i know, its the only track in texas where you can track day pocket bikes, mids, tards, things like that (i think as long as the motor is under 150cc's)

The track is about a 4-hr straight drive and i think it nearly cost me $50 or so in gas.

But to the bike. I'm modding the fuel tank, and I'm thinking of ditching the lower fairings, making the bike look somewhat like a FZR kinda thing, keeping the nose and windscreen. Or just Possibly running Tank and Tail, and adding a Dirtbike Style Number Plate on the front.

I would much rather run on an open track than with other bikes that are way faster than me (I got alot of complaints saying that i was too slow and causing a hasard on the track)

I'll probably finsih up the fuel tank thing tonight, and make sure it holds fuel alright. But the way i'm doing it, there will be no chance of air bubles in the fuel line. I'll try to get pics up of all that later tonight.

I would rather wait untill i can afford a nice running bike instead of a junker that i would probably have to put some more money into to get it on the road. (plus getting a licence, insurance and all that garb) I'll just keep on bum-in my uncles triumph when i wanna go out for a ride.

FiveStarSky

06-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Hey everyone, I'm gonna send in my application for the Track Membership either tomorrow or on sat. i'm not too sure how long any of that takes to be approved, but once it is, i might try to get to the track possibly as early as next friday.

And my gastank mod should be ready to go by the time i get off work today. So i will fill up the tank and let it sit overnight to make sure there are no leaks anywhere.

RomanianRacer

06-25-2009, 11:12 AM

FiveStarSky

06-25-2009, 11:25 AM

I think I might have missed something in your thread-gas tank mod?

SHOW ME!

I was thinking of having 2 metal thermos cans mounted in between the frame and would be drilled and tap to fit 1/4" fuel lines. Would look sick if they were like empty NOS bottles.

huh I think I'm getting a few ideas going.thinking_smilie

oh sorry, all i did was cut off the stock spout, patch it, and used an air hose nossle to relocate the spout where it would be a direct feed into the carb, and so no air bubbles would be trapped in the system. I'll try to get you a pic up later on this evening.

Actually, I did try using an alluminium thermous, but i ran into a few problems, the main one was, the one i bought was too big, and couldnt mount it in a decent position. Another problem was that you need an air vent hole, and it held less gas than the stock tank. The alluminum was so thin, that after i drilled and taped it, and sealded it with jb weld, it was still super flimzy. You could try it, but its really more work than its worth. But i'm probably gonna cut open the thermous and make a cool lookin cover for my exaust can with it. (i'll post a pic of the failed thermo-tank)

I also just thought about how i messed up on modding my tank, the spout is on the left side, so if i lean too far right with a low amount of gas in the tank, it may cut off fuel. I'll just lean the bike over to full lean, and see how much gas it needs to still get fuel to the carb in an extreme lean situation (but i hope the carb should have enough gas to carry the bike through the turn so when i stand it back up it will have gas again.

FiveStarSky

06-25-2009, 11:31 AM

I'm also looking for some road tires to put on my GF's TTR 125, She agreed to let me run it on a track if i buy the tires for it, which would be cool cuz, 1. back up bike 2. faster than my mid 3. always have something to race against.

I'm also thinking about ditching my side plastics and nose, either go for a FZR type look, or just run tank and tail, streetfighter look (which looks very decent on my bike IMO) i'll post some pics of everything, I'll probably be at my GF's tonight and wont be home till this weekend, but i'll post pics of all the plastic styles asap.

RomanianRacer

06-25-2009, 11:40 AM

any mods on the ttr125?

FiveStarSky

06-25-2009, 12:13 PM

any mods on the ttr125?

nope, its bone stock, My gf's dad bought one for her and her little sister back when he was raceing his R6 in CMRA (TTR 125 & TTR 90) But its in great condition, i wanna say is an 02 or an 03, all i would need to do is swap tires, and its good to go.

FiveStarSky

06-26-2009, 04:13 PM

I hate to say, i'm gonna hold off on buying the track membership untill it cools down (way to hot right now) i'm also asking 500 for my bike, and if i get an offer for that amount, i'm taking it, cuz that would put me at $1000 towards another bike. (and there is a guy in my town selling a clean titled GS500 for $900, I went to go take a look, it runs and rides fine, just a few cosmetic things, I really like that bike, its light and pretty nimble, and a comfortable riding position.

FiveStarSky

06-27-2009, 12:16 AM

hey guys, i have my bike up for sale again, i lowered the price a little, but i'm pulling some parts from it as well. I'll yank the carb and possibly a few other parts as well, and i'll post them for sale here.

does anyone happen to need anything off my bike?
i know i'll pull the carb, and have quite a few stock parts as well, stock front and rear tire, x15 pipe, and more. I'll make a full list of everything once the bike is sold.

I would prefer to pull parts off and sell to you guys who will use it more than the person i'll sell it to probably will.

stuntnx7

06-27-2009, 12:22 AM

FiveStarSky

06-27-2009, 08:31 AM

lets say i put the 110 back in there, and got it working, how much would you guys pay for a used 125?

X7rocks

06-27-2009, 09:09 AM

20 :D

GaRsNoW

06-27-2009, 12:14 PM

FiveStarSky

06-27-2009, 01:20 PM

You paid 50 for it right? And you said you were being passed by smaller engines cause you thought your 125 was running weak, and it has a crack that has jb weld holding it closed...

I'd put it back on cl and try to get your $50 back. I don't think it's worth that but give it a try

the reason i was getting passed by smaller motor bikes is because A. they had 5 gears B. they had 16" rims C. And i was only getting passed in the straights, and i would catch up and pass them in the turns. Tire size makes a huge difference in top speed.

The motor runs fine, and the Crack is on the rear case, It does not affect the motor performance at all. All the crack did was leak oil, but now that problem is fixed.