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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: teamgreen500 on September 15, 2003, 10:28:02 AM
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I'm looking for "Volunteers". It's dangerous, no-one will know what you're doing and there will be no medals; however, your country needs you and that, men, should be enough!
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I'm going after the Trophies Again!
I'm looking for 2 (We can get by with just 1 if need be, but, we're allowed 3 riders) rather fast and SMART over 40 riders to kick-A$$ in the BITDs in '04!
We'll share equipment and expenses. If it's my bike we run, fine; HOWEVER, it's a team thing. I can bring a lot of "Benefits" (FOX gear deal, Team Green Support...and others TBD). I prefere to do ALL the pre-runs together-because it's THE smart thing to do and we can communicate/use our intel to win, I also enjoy getting the opportunity to share different "Approaches" to variouse types of terrain and "Sections".
Also, we may need to get a "Parts-Bike", which is a shared expense and can actually become a "profit center" at the end of the season. Usually one of the members buys out the others OR it rolls forward into the next season. This is WAY CHEAPER/BETTER than buying spares...TRUST ME!
We'll share entry and other expenses like lodging (When possible...like renting a "Suite" in Tonapah and saving on multi-rooms) if that works for everyone.
THIS IS FUN...BUT, WE ARE THERE TO WIN! Which, of-course, is also FUN!
We'll all need to be seriouse about the WHOLE SEASON...which is also fun.
I'd like to ride a few times with anyone who's interested so that we can get a feel for what we're talking about.
You don't have to be "James Stewart" or D.H.;However, you do need to be an accomplished Off-Roader/Trail Rider...and speed shouldn't be a problem for you.
These bikes are geared for up to 105 mph and, trust me, they'll do it!
These bikes are Team-Green prepped MISSLES! I ain't talking SCUDs here, I'm talking Trident II-D5 MIRV action, BABY! POP 'em if you've got 'em!
Go to www.bitd.com and check it out. If you're stupid, er...I mean..., If you're crazy enough to still be interested, just send me an e or p.m.
Heck, I don't know if the '04 sched is out yet, call'em if you have to.
Anyone in the Military: If for some reason you couldn't make an event due to call up or one of your "Week-ends"...we'll work around that. I/We will not let your heroic gesture prevent you from being involved. BTW, thanks to those that serve.
This is the time to win, AGAIN!
Manny
teamgreen500@yahoo.co.uk
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Manny,
Boy that sounds like a blast!! Anyone who has raced at the National level knows the thrill of competing on some of the best courses around. While I would love to be involved, for the next few years, I will be helping my youngest (just turned 14) in his quest for offroad greatness. He is currently first 125 expert in the regional offroad series, and looks unbeatable in the fall races. He also ran 2nd overall at the last race in the spring season (until hitting a tree on the last lap and snapping his brake line. Still finished fifth overall without a front brake), so has proven he is fast enough to play with the big dogs. If his 2004 season plays like his 2003, we will be working a Team Green support ride for 2005.
Anyway, I want to stay plugged into your 2004 season to see how things are going. I'm pretty fast, and until this year, ran the Open expert class in the regional series. Even won the Open Expert class (and 4th overall on the season) when I was 41 (that would be two years ago), so still have the guts to go fast. After Ben gets going at the National level, I would like to look at jumping on your team. Maybe 2005. My oldest son and I looked at teaming for the BITD several years ago, but since I had to pay the whole bill, it just wasn't possible.
Anyone who is remoutely interested should contact Manny, as this would be a kick. Might have to forgo all your other normal races to make the finances work, but what an opportunity. Also, John Braash and team Kawi know how to make things work at this level. John provided a lot of help when we were racing the Nationals exclusively several years ago (I was still riding ametuer, but my son finished 3rd 125 expert for several seasons), and knows how to provide winning support. Get with Manny. You only live once, and you can't take the money with you anyway.
Why let the kids have all the fun....
Rick
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Rick,
Your son could race BITD and get into that "support" a year early.
We could ride the Ol' Guy class and he could ride 125. That way he's right there in-front of the "Green" folks and he's racing THE off-road series in the minds off "TEAM GREEN". The only complication might be gettin' him a team-mate. And I wouldn't be surprised if Johnny and I couldn't help in that regard.
Think about it. 2 Birds...One stone.
Just an idea.
Manny
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Hmmm... I have an a$$ haulin' nephew thats 15. He races a '03 CR250 regionally but I don't hold that against him :lol:
Push come to shove I can see if he's interested.
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Now we're talkin'.
This is the kinda thinkin' it takes. Where's everyone located?
I'm in Redding; But, I get down to So.Cal and Vegas alot. This series is in Nevada and 1 event in Mexico (Where we will probably have to figure out our own pit-service. Kawi probably won't be there...D.H., don't ya know...).
Manny
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Arizona, about 20 miles east of Phoenix. Too young to race 40+ but I can sure help pit if needed :mrgreen:
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I'm in Idaho, so close to Nevada. Unfortunately, my wife is all too familiar with the BITD series, and won't go for that series for Ben, yet. Too fast. Since this is his first year on a 125 (he got tired of not having any competition on an 80cc), and he just turned 14 in July, the thought was to let him ride the 125 expert in the regional series first, and then ease him into some of the H&H Nationals. My job is to follow behind him (racing the 40+ class of course), so if he crashes, I'm only a few mintues back.
Now in 2005, this just might be a plan. Because of the high entries in the BITD, we would have to opt out of all of the other races, with the exception of the ISDE qualifiers that are close, as I just love these two day events. Regionals, and H&H Nationals would have to go. For 2004, the plan is to see if he can win a few overalls in the regional series, and throw in the Nationals in Utah and Nevada (assuming they are still around). The BITD will just have to wait one more year.
Rick
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Well, then put the word out. KX500 riders are the clear choice.
I'll have to check into Idaho racing. The stateline is closer than most people realize...just around the corner...of California, that is.
So, Paul, how old are you?
Manny
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Manny, I'm a spry 34 :lol:
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When do you hit 35?
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This September 28th :wink:
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Hey Manny were you part of that three man team the Record Searchlight had an article on a few years back that raced a KX500 in the BITD series?The bike had a purple rear fender,Id see it around town but its been a long time since Ive seen it.
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Mike, Yes.
That was the P.O.S. we rode in the '97 "Vegas to Reno" race and the entire '98 season. In '99 we rode Expert, 1-2 events as I recall on a stocker with some suspension and engine mod's.
All that racing went real well; however, at the last event we ran in '99-I talked to Bones at P.C. about how much I HATED the MUSHY suspension we had. With a set of spanners and a screw driver he took it from mush to MOTO!
In late 2000, I got a new scoot, K5 of-course...manly man that I am...I keep telling myself that after the wife beats me up...., and put it in the Kawi MX team hauler after a race weekend (I was observing R.C. and Company "Whoopin' A$$" on the rest) and George delivered it to John @ Team Green.
What I got back is a 500 MX Nats bikes with all the Desert frame and cooling mods.
All the stuff I listed about my bike in the Newbie Section was done then. I'll never ride a K5 with a different set-up!
My bike feels EXACTLY like my '89 KX125s that were built for REAL MOTO! It takes just a little more effort to throw around; BUT, not much more!
My K5 has suspension that I used to beg for/dream of...and this includes a full tilt '97 RM250 w/ Works front forks (Thanks Roger!) and all Factory Connection set-up.
I can't begin to tell you what a TURD that old race bike was, infact, I'm gonna need counseling to get over the grief! Thanks MIKE!
Just kidding...on the counseling that is...
Now, where's Paul...oh, there you are!
What would you say your riding ability is? Does 105mph on a Lake Bed bother you or have you always wanted to Drag Race-anyways?
I'm gonna check the "Age-Groups" and we'll talk.
ALSO, WE NEED TO WORK ON RICK!
His kid couldn't be safer than on a 125 at a BITD. Furthermore, I'll do whatever I can to get him some pit and hardware support at Kawi!
I'm still pushin'
Manny
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Hey Manny, me and the green machine have been clocked @ 108 across the waterbars in the Snowflake Whiplash races here in AZ. Speeds not a problem, i gear up 15/42 and cuss when it quits pullin' - no big deal though, there isn't a Honduh for miles at that point :lol:
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Good News Paul,
I got an e from another young punk (Anyone under 40!) that's also probably too d**n fast! His name is Jim. He's 38...so you're the young guy that has to save us from the younger/faster guys!
We might be lookin' at a team in the 0-30 class.
Please re-read the original post and see if you have any Q's. We might have a team! I'll check back here or you can e-me via the post (teamgreen@yahoo.co.uk).
Next step: Meet & Greet & Ride!
Lets go kicksome A$$!
Manny
p.s....I'm guessing that we can ride in SoCal somewhere...that's only 600 miles away for me!
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The schedule is out and here it is...
http://www.bitd.com/ri_soe2004.html
TA DA!
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D@MN, Manny I just realized I was racing Open Pro at that Parker "250" when it was a Whiplash race, the Parker 400. Now, I'm really leaning towards doing this... oh man, my wife is gonna kill me :lol:
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I'm waiting to hear back from Jim and we'll go from there. I've got one of my team-members from '99 that wants in if we go O-30, so it looks pretty open from here.
Heck, we may end up creating 2 teams from all this!
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Talked to the wife, and as expected, not a go for 2004. As you might imagine, the boy was not happy at all. Oh well, he's young, he'll get over it. If he continues to improve through 2004 (expecially if he can score an OA at 14 years old), she gave the thumbs up for 2005. Dang, hope I can still ride a bike...old age ya know.
Rick
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That does it. I'm going up North this Season and that kid is going to WIN! Then, we'll sneak him into the late BITDs with his moms approval.
I figure if I ALSO chase at one or two of these runs AND threaten to run him OVER...he'll go so fast his mom will decide he's ready!
Well, it sounds like a good idea; but, then again, some of those areas up north get so tight that the kid will probably RUN ME OVER!
Manny
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Also, look at it this way Rick.
You'll ba pushin' 50 and maybe I'll get the chance, FOR ONCE!, to be "the young punk" holding you back!
Now, that's funny!
We need to get Sir John to fly his P.O.H.M. Arse over here and ride a good ol' fashioned Desert Race, U.S.A. Style, and then he can go back and tell the boys at the Pub about "Those CRAZY Yanks!"
Manny
BTW, P.O.H.M.= Prisoner Of Her Majesty...it's a joke. I am, actually, quite fond of our English cousins. Tony and the crew in the U.K. are the ONLY major Euro's to stick with Us, as in U.S....Oooohhhh Raaaahhhh!
Blood is thicker than water...even 3000 miles of water.
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Manny,
Thanks for the offer! I might take you up on it - another year... I am kind of busy and the schedule seems to be a bit long. Maybe I am too young - I am only 37 years young you know!
All excuses known - the truth is I won?t bee of any use for you in a desert race. You seem to be a guy who really likes to win. I, on the other hand am more in it for the fun and the occasional show-offs.
By the way, I was offered an employment in the US last week. I was given the choise between NY and Chicago. My wife chose neither for me... I was really tempted and ready to go. I tried to explain that I can take the kids and all the bikes and go out and ride in Deserts, but she doesn't really understand. Or maybe she does?
I would love to have a blast with you guys in a desert though. All the pictures I've seen and the stuff they show on TV looks soooo fun! Imagine having all that dirt all for yourself - magic! Then again, I won?t probably go to the US either.
I?ll settle for a trip to Morocco probably the coming spring. It?s a package deal where you get a week or so with a DR400 (or some other 4-stroker :( ) meals and everything included. Sounds boring compared to what you?re up to there. But it is deserts anyway.
Desert + KX-500 is on my 2-do list before I become a pensioner. It must be a real pleassure with all the power :D
Good luck to you all! I know you'll keep us posted.
/John
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Sir John,
Most of these guys probably think "Pensioner" has something to do with prison...you know...the language barrier.
About working in the U.S....I HIGHLY recm'd taking another look.
Come on over for a few years and treat it like a vacation. You and the family will have a blast! I'd pick N.Y. and I'd bet the wife will never want to go home! The kids, too. Heck, you can fly home for visits CHEAP!
If it were at all possible..come out to Cali. and I GAURANTEE that she'll want to stay!
I've got plenty of room at my place for an "Inspection of the States" visit! The Doors OPEN! I can even scrape up a spare scoot for the visit! Oh, say a K5 or a new 250F?
Come on Over,
Manny
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Topped at 105! Race!!! on a KX500!!! No problem! Got anything more challenging??
29 Though. :lol:
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The "29" thing is a problem, you don't even qualify for the "Vet" class.
d**n kids!
Come racin' anyways and get a couple of other "Youngin''s" and ROOST!
Manny
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Well, Paul,
It looks like you and I might need to do a little ridin' and see if we can grab some trophies!
Send me an e-mail. I'll send you back my phone and stuff.
Manny
p.s....I'll be going down to Orange County to pick-up/install my motor soon and it might be a good time to hook up for a ride.
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Roost?!! HAAA! But yeah I can see at 29 it wouldnt be fair for the older guys over 40 that Trail race. :lol:
HEY! now i was just kidding! Really I think its cool their are guys out there over 40 that still ride 500s. I know I probably will not have the energy for it at that age. I have allready slowed a bit at 29. Anyway have fun and good luck, Ill be watching. :shock:
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You're on Manny, as long as serving in the Army doesn't interfere I'll be there :wink:
As far as old... my neighbor just sold his KX500. Mind you he won his number one plate in the over 60 class on a KX420 in 1982, won his number one over 70 on a brand new 1993 KX500 in 1994 and JUST quite racing last year. He rides an EXC 450 now, says the 500 was just too hard to kick, besides the KTM has the button so I'd have to agree :lol:
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Thats cool... I hope you guys do well. Im 30 but I dont think im fast enough. I am going to enter my first race this winter. Anybody know what a European scramble is?
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Hey Rick and Paul...
If it's possible: How about you both discussing a BITD event or two that you'd like to ride and each of you, on a given event can be the third man?
My Team-mate from the past, and virtual-lil'bro, Bobby Zades is going to be my team-mate for the season and we can handle it on our own; However, at the longer events (Vegas-Reno, etc.) having a #3 man is a good thing and an opportunity for someone.
Look over the sched. and see what you think! It would give you a chance to get in and enjoy an event without the burden of having to worry about the whole darn season.
I think it could be fun and would make for good forum building!
Manny
Who knows what it could evolve into for '05?
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A PitBull Racing...
Who knows what it could evolve into for '05?
TEAM :shock:
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Guess what?
I've been gettin' some responses on this via e-mail!
Hey, Rick. Just a thuoght...take a look at the schedule and see if you might be interested in Vegas to Reno or one of the other "Long" events. No pressure, I'm just REAL interested in Over 40 and WINNING. Based on those objectives, You are an OBVIOUS candidate.
Let me know,
Manny
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Hi there I'm after some info on a bike I've bolt and to confirm what it is any chance you could chat to me if could of beEngland a team green bikes from can it's a 2000 kx 500 with many thanks
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Hi there sorry it's not a answer to be a rider for you have just bolt a kx 500 2000 been told it's a team green bikes can you tell me any information many thanks
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I would start by posting a few pictures of your bike. Make sure and post pictures of anything that looks different from a stock bike. Here is a guide on how to post pictures to the site:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,17110.0.html (http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,17110.0.html)