Hazen... let's see your new bike already!
03-07-2007, 11:46 AM
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Re: Hazen... let's see your new bike already!
yaaaaah.... but it's also totally Hazen's... and we all want to see the bike! At least show us a pic of you riding the damn thing!
BTW... what are you using for gear? You're old spray painted MX helmet? What about pants, jersey, and boots? Got any protection gear like pads or a neck donut? If I ever get back into MX or any kind of off road sport, I'm going to look into one of the new neck braces that David Bailey is promoting. There's been too many neck injuries in motocross/supercross in the past few years for one to think "it can't happen to me!" Yes, I know they are ridiculously expensive... but so are hospital bills! Here's a good link on the topic....
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/m...568085,00.html
BTW... what are you using for gear? You're old spray painted MX helmet? What about pants, jersey, and boots? Got any protection gear like pads or a neck donut? If I ever get back into MX or any kind of off road sport, I'm going to look into one of the new neck braces that David Bailey is promoting. There's been too many neck injuries in motocross/supercross in the past few years for one to think "it can't happen to me!" Yes, I know they are ridiculously expensive... but so are hospital bills! Here's a good link on the topic....
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/m...568085,00.html
03-07-2007, 12:08 PM
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Re: Hazen... let's see your new bike already!
03-07-2007, 12:12 PM
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Re: Hazen... let's see your new bike already!
Thor Force V2 Helmet - Solid White
Oakley MX goggles - red ones, blue ones, black ones
Thor Pinstripped Jersey and Pants - Pastrana X-Games Edition
Thor Static Gloves, sometimes run the Thor AC gloves
Thor Quadrant Boots - but I'm gonna get Tech 7's when I can decide on a color.
No Kidney belt yet - will prolly get one when I order the Tech 7's.
Just got in my Works Connection Perch and Lever with built in Hotstart - annodized Red of course, and a Twin Air filter in today.
Oakley MX goggles - red ones, blue ones, black ones
Thor Pinstripped Jersey and Pants - Pastrana X-Games Edition
Thor Static Gloves, sometimes run the Thor AC gloves
Thor Quadrant Boots - but I'm gonna get Tech 7's when I can decide on a color.
No Kidney belt yet - will prolly get one when I order the Tech 7's.
Just got in my Works Connection Perch and Lever with built in Hotstart - annodized Red of course, and a Twin Air filter in today.
03-07-2007, 12:59 PM
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Re: Hazen... let's see your new bike already!
hazen how tall are you? do you run any over the boot pants?
i'm trying to figure out if a pair of thor static pants would be long enough for me..some times being all really sucks
i'm trying to figure out if a pair of thor static pants would be long enough for me..some times being all really sucks
03-07-2007, 01:04 PM
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5 Foot 14 inches.... so yeah I'm 6'2''
I have been running SHIFT over-the boot pants but they suck for MX. Awesome for trail riding though.
I can't really judge the Thor Length cause these are in-the-boot pants.
Sorry I can't be more help.
I have been running SHIFT over-the boot pants but they suck for MX. Awesome for trail riding though.
I can't really judge the Thor Length cause these are in-the-boot pants.
Sorry I can't be more help.
03-07-2007, 02:54 PM
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Hazen... the gear looks sick! I love the all white look. That bike is awesome... can't wait to try it! Are those renthal grips? I love those... I put em on all my toys.
Give us a low-down on your CRF. How's the suspension, power, control, gearing, etc. Have you adjusted anything to your liking or is it still set-up as it was from the factory? I noticed you're running the bars slightly back. That's the way I ran mine. I found that if the bars were rolled too far forward, that I got bad arm pump. But with the bars rolled back, like yours, I didn't pump up as bad. Carmichael runs his really low... but he's also much shorter than you.
Sorry to bug you with all the questions. I'm bored at work and can't wait to get home, so I can meet up with a buddy for some snowboarding tonight!:YEAH
Give us a low-down on your CRF. How's the suspension, power, control, gearing, etc. Have you adjusted anything to your liking or is it still set-up as it was from the factory? I noticed you're running the bars slightly back. That's the way I ran mine. I found that if the bars were rolled too far forward, that I got bad arm pump. But with the bars rolled back, like yours, I didn't pump up as bad. Carmichael runs his really low... but he's also much shorter than you.
Sorry to bug you with all the questions. I'm bored at work and can't wait to get home, so I can meet up with a buddy for some snowboarding tonight!:YEAH
03-07-2007, 03:04 PM
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Drew - I put those Renthall grips on the other day and haven't even tried them yet. The stock Honda ones had that waffle chit on them and were really hard - tore my hands up at first. Once I learned to hold on with my knees more it wasn't as bad but 12 bux is worth the comfort to me. As for the bar position I rolled them back a little just to try something different. I'm still learning alot so I haven't really played with suspension or gearing. I'm gonna go Black Renthall Sprocket and Gold Chain when this one wears out - might go +1 tooth in the rear just cause it seems to be a common setup. I think I'm gonna wait to put the Works lever/perch on until I break the stock one just cause it's sooo pretty. I really wanna get graffix & seat cover but can't justify buying anything that's not gonna make it faster. Not that I need more power yet. Only thing that sucks about this bike is that a pipe is double the price.... sux. Other than that I LOVE the bike. Really wanna get black wheels but again - will wait till I bend these. I almost picked up a '03 CRF450 last week with black wheels on it. I was gonna put those wheels on the 250 and then get tard wheels for the 450 but I need to save the cash for another streetbike. Braaaaap.
03-07-2007, 03:24 PM
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Drew - I put those Renthall grips on the other day and haven't even tried them yet. The stock Honda ones had that waffle chit on them and were really hard - tore my hands up at first. Once I learned to hold on with my knees more it wasn't as bad but 12 bux is worth the comfort to me. As for the bar position I rolled them back a little just to try something different. I'm still learning alot so I haven't really played with suspension or gearing. I'm gonna go Black Renthall Sprocket and Gold Chain when this one wears out - might go +1 tooth in the rear just cause it seems to be a common setup. I think I'm gonna wait to put the Works lever/perch on until I break the stock one just cause it's sooo pretty. I really wanna get graffix & seat cover but can't justify buying anything that's not gonna make it faster. Not that I need more power yet. Only thing that sucks about this bike is that a pipe is double the price.... sux. Other than that I LOVE the bike. Really wanna get black wheels but again - will wait till I bend these. I almost picked up a '03 CRF450 last week with black wheels on it. I was gonna put those wheels on the 250 and then get tard wheels for the 450 but I need to save the cash for another streetbike. Braaaaap.
Good choice with the grips. If you haven't run them before, they're awesome. They don't blister your hands like a waffle grip does. You're smart about the money you invest into the sport. Therriault hasn't taught me much over the years, but he's always lived by the rule.... if it ain't broke... don't fix it. And if it does break... replace it with something better.
My video production business has kinda been put on the back burner because of my new job. I edit all day, so the last thing I want to do is go home and edit some more. So I'm trying to come up with new ways to make some extra cash. Once I buy my house with a garage, I'd like to start wheelin and dealin with bikes, quads, sleds, parts, etc. I think between all our friends along the East coast, that I'd come across some good deals. So if you find bikes like that 450 that you think we can make a buck on... let me know. Maybe between you, me, slinky, and Jordan... we could get some ebay cash flowing into our pockets. Just a thought....
03-07-2007, 03:39 PM
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Yeah pretty much the same thing I'm doin - mostly just sportbikes though. That's why I sold the F4i & 929 - To free up some cash. Supposed to be getting a clean title 600RR tonight with low mileage & already have a set of stunt plastic for it too if I decide to go that way. I see alot of stuff bought/sold in NY though so I'll keep my ears open.
When you come down again bring your gear - I can borrow another one to ride and you can ride mine. Track and/or trails.
When you come down again bring your gear - I can borrow another one to ride and you can ride mine. Track and/or trails.
03-07-2007, 04:13 PM
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Yeah pretty much the same thing I'm doin - mostly just sportbikes though. That's why I sold the F4i & 929 - To free up some cash. Supposed to be getting a clean title 600RR tonight with low mileage & already have a set of stunt plastic for it too if I decide to go that way. I see alot of stuff bought/sold in NY though so I'll keep my ears open.
When you come down again bring your gear - I can borrow another one to ride and you can ride mine. Track and/or trails.
When you come down again bring your gear - I can borrow another one to ride and you can ride mine. Track and/or trails.
If I get my XR this summer, I might try getting Slinky and Jordan to take a road trip with me. Destination: O-Town, USA. But it'll probably just be me, because those two... including Phear, are all talk and no action. I'm the only one that travels to visit friends. Period.
