http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPMas3RvpBQ

Not me, but just found it and thought it was pretty cool.

New HD helmet cam at 720p 60fps. Removed the visor on my helmet and mounted the camera on the front of the helmet so that the helmet would not be in the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38rIVnOfmd4

Fun road near Sacramento CA. Note the lack of traffic. Top speed around 75MPH.

Enjoy.

MONDAY, May 10th —- at 9:00am. Supermoto Breakfast & Gap run.

Lets meet for breakfast at the Gas Station @ 9:00am….. and ride the Gap afterwards

It has recently come to my attention that there are going to be multiple groups at the Gap during the 1st and 2nd week of May. Within these groups — there are many supermoto’s. This is an attempt to rally up all these various groups for one massive get-together.

- Homeland Sportbikes ——– 4 KTM 625’s
- WMRiders, Grand Rapids, MI —— 2 CRF’s, 1 SXV
- Whatever SMJ members we can rally up, there are many already planning on these dates

If you are a local —- maybe after an hour or so of good Gap runs — someone would be willing to guide a sumo ONLY tour of some other roads?

Post up!

I just moved to Il. and im looking for a place to ride. Thanks

Mikedbike and I have been riding Little T & Bouquet Canyon the last few weeknds. Great roads with very little traffic. We wanted to know if anyone would like to join in with us this Sunday. I know that most are going to Adams on Sat, but you may want to join us for Sunday. We will meet up, get gas and ride to a place to eat. Gas up there and your home. I can only get about 80 miles to my tank and I can make it to the restaurant (Crazy Ottos in Leona Valley) on one tank. Your looking at about 160-170 miles of great roads. It’s a blast.

If you don’t go, your going to miss out on a great ride.

When: Jan 3rd
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Meet at the Mobil station off the 210 freeway and Lake St. in Pasadena.

CLICK HERE for map of meeting location.

Who’s Going….
1. Kneedragginchick
2. Mikedbike

only 30% chance of snow today so I decided to take the bike out for a ride.
it’s been crappy for over a month and I’ve been getting the urge to ride more an more.
plenty of snow in Tahoe

fortunately the road was rideable

well not this one but the highway

Placerville area

I always try to get on some new road, this one was a SM heaven!

CA193 – fun as always

trying to decide which way to take

nope, too steep

lovin’ it!

and back home, just in time to spend the last 50miles in rain and snow. but it was worth it.
sorry for the crappy pics but I didn’t want to take my camera because of wettness

Give me a heads up I’ll b sick of this Xmas shit and ready to ride. Banning will be near Marion NC. , Anyone interested let me know, :arsenal:arsenal

We got a couple guys hitting Corral Canyon (San Diego) tomorrow the 19th at about 10am.

Conditions should be Sweet, CC is super close and we got room for one more if anyone needs a lift.

Anyone in NNJ going riding tomorrow? The forecast is 36 but SUNNY.

2 days ago we went out and got my mom a bone stock 2009 wr250x for her to learn on. We just couldnt pass up a mint 09 for 3900! Well today was the first day since then that it hasnt been raining so it was time for a test drive!

Well first things first. Why the hell arnt the rims 3.25 and 4.25? When riding I got to the edges of the tires so quick it was disappointing. A 120 tire in the front and 150 in the rear would have been the ticket. But as its still better than any sport bike Ive ever ridden :nutkick: Also its a pretty low sumo. Pegs where scraping all over the place. Which dont get my wrong, is tons of fun but the bikes barely leaning over! Pegs sliders are a definite must. Over all it was an awesome ride. It shifts soooo smooth,the FI is awesome and theres almost no vibration. The black is ugly IMO but I know must people think other wise. I think white would look sooo much better.

Well the bike is my moms, so I only rode it for about 20 minutes then I had to let her ride it. Im buying it off her when shes ready for a new bike:thumbup:

Heres some pictures.

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I got to ride a box stock DRZ400SM home. I’m a short guy, (5′8", 30" inseam) but the seat height wasn’t a problem at all. The narrowness really helps. The power was underwhelming to say the least, but definitely adequate. Getting around traffic was no problem. I actually got less air on it than on my Buell, as it accelerated much slower towards my favorite railroad crossings than I am used to. That was definitely disappointing. I’ll have to use more runway next time. It is as fun as I expected. Getting the thing around feels effortless.

It definitely cemented a couple of things:

1) I’d want a bigger bike, physically. Even though people say DRZ’s are heavy, it feels like a scooter compared to anything I’m used to. Cruising on an uneven, stripped pavement surface also had it wandering around a lot more than I’m used to. No lightweight 450’s for me. The whole bike felt more narrow than I’d like.

2)More power. I’d definitely want a big-bore single…I like torque.

I’ve rode a lot of bikes lately as my Buell is slowly being repaired. The only other tardish bikes I’ve rode are a couple Hypermotards. While they are a riot there are no illusions of that being a dirt bike. I jumped one and the landing had me sore for days. Riding a real motard is definitely an experience you need to feel to appreciate.

I’ve pm’d with a couple folks from the area, and we need to get a ride planned!! Haven’t thought really of where, or when, but lets get some names together and your locations and we can go from there.

I’m located in Santa Rosa Beach, and would be willing to ride anywhere between PC beach to Ft Walton, and I-10 to 30A.

question….i’m just trying to get in on the SM pie, just bought a cheap XR650L (non-running, a project). i’ve been exclusively a street/sport rider w/ ZERO dirt experience. i’m used to sport bikes that i can stradle and either plant both feet or at least tip-toe. looking at the XR, even w/ the seat cushion OFF, there is no way in hell i can even get close to getting my feet down, and even if i lean it down to get 1 foot down, i’m pictuing the bike being leaned waaay down. i’m not tall, only 5-8 on a good day, i tried and i can’t really even swing my leg over the frame as it sits. as it sits, the handle bars are almost at my shoulders when i’m pushing it around. should this be of any concern or is this how it’s supposed to be? i don’t figure it’s too big of a deal and just the way dirt/SM riding is (except for a longer fall to the ground).

can anyone post any pictures of u standing next to the bike? list your height/inseam and maybe the seat and bar height from the ground? at worst maybe i’ll look into having it lowered? thanks for the help

So last night i was board after a long day of boring engineering classes. So i decided to go out on a little ride. I usually just go mess around in the football parking lot but i decided to go for more, i took a gamble on a couple 3 tiered 8 step stair sections. After a failed fist attempt i got it down, after that all the stairs, ledges, sidewalks, retaining walls, etc.. on our university campus makes it like a big expensive skate park, with parked cars to dodge.

Well thats just a little ramble, i had a blast and can wait to get back to twin cities over winter and go on some sweet city rides..

later g-man

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"Let’s go where eagles dare"

Leaving promptly at 9 am at the Chevron gas station and deli on 28 in Point of Rocks, Maryland. 2-3 hours, no one left behind. Ride heading north to Catoctin, then east and back down.

I posted the ride on a local forum but nobody else showed up. High 43F might have something to do with it.
It was a beautiful day though

first time on this road, this section wasn’t as tight so I could actually catch more than 1 turn in the picture

a couple of wineries there

some vines still had grapes on them

it’s probably gonna be some sweet wine out of them

It’s not like we need an excuse to get some guys together for a group ride but I got one anyway. Both Tdogmason and J Banning are gonna be nearby for the Thanksgiving Holiday and want to do a little sightseeing. I’m starting to put together a nice little loop southwest of my location where traffic should be light and the temps warm. Friday and Saturday are both options but we’re waiting to see which day might have the better weather. Stay tuned for details.

I got a 2006 DRZ400SM. Full Yosh, FCR, 3×3 and bunch of body.

But first ride was epic. First and everystop light got and small and continually growing stoppies. They are so easy on a sumo. And every take off got a little whoolie. Not the longest but they are coming along. This thing is gonna get me in trouble. Every dirt road side road animal trail I could see on the side of the road got explored on the way to town. Once in town was passing cars on the sidewalk and hopping off cus it is so fun. Havent hit any stairs yet but they are coming. Definately going to be a hoolie in no time.

Went down once and gonna have a hell of a bruise where I landed on my keys in my pocket. But I was trying to make it thru a mud patch I was cutting thru racing a friend to a restraunt. Kinda hard to mudd on street tires but so much fun!!! After that I got stopped on the beach. I was bombing down jumping wash out on the water edge and picking up a few whoolies on the smaller ones. Evidently a snowbird called the cops and he clocked me doing 76 running down the beach. He ended up being more interested in the bike and gave me a verbal warning. Got stopped again in Rockport for doing a little stoppie at a light. Used some pointers I heard on my street/track site about not being illegal as i was in control and butt in the seat and think the small town cop was just confused and let me go with another warning.

Cliff Notes. New bike. First ride…Dropped once in the mud…stopped twice no tickets….Awesome Hoolie bike….. Very Happy!!!!

Few question on more mods. I was thinking about dropping one tooth on the front to get a little more bottom end and pull up power. Topped it out at 104mph today. No need to go that fast as most of the roads I ride have a 60mph speed limit back roads. I would like to have more whoolie power and top speed about 80. Also any 1/2 1/4 throttle turn mods or kits. My only complaint with the bike is my wrist doesnt bend far enough to get the throttle WFO. Other than that I am in love with this thing!!!

had a couple casualties already and we havn’t even ridden yet….

so as of now it’s me, drock, and throttle happy, early morning ride tommorow, viejas grade, SD.

here’s the details, show up so i’m not riding around by myself :thumbup:

tuesday 11/3
meet 7:30 am
base of viejas grade at the viejas community center. take 8 east, first willow exit, head east behind viejas until you see a park with baseball fields etc…
we’ll be riding viejas grade to engineers road, to julian, grab coffee, and same route back out.
finish around 11:30am

map, this is close to the meeting spot.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&so…-8&sa=N&tab=wl

my cell is 619.886 three zero 1 four

AHHHH yeah sorry I can’t download more cuz they are toooooooo big i guess….:nutkick:

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Anyone from N. VA want to ride tomorrow? I’ll lead or follow, does not matter, but the route will not suck if I lead . Any of you posers want to ride? I’m not talking the typical NoVa 2.5 hour bullshit either :Funny:

zrex1100@comcast.net if you’re in.

Sorry for the long delay, but I found some time to put these together.
The first one is not edited at all, just added music and was the best road that I was able to ride, and also has other people in view and not just my fender. it is about 9mins long.
Best Road WNC 9-27-09
be patient, just uploaded to youtube.

second video is the off-road section, but only 2mins of about 15-20mins of footage. you do get to see DarkHyper get some air:clap: (a small amount, but hey that is probably more than most hypers will see)
the song is the closest i could get:thumbup:

will upload this tonight and add link in the am

Date: Sunday Nov. 1st
Meeting Spot: A. Thunder Road, Dawsonville. (DawsonCO. City Hall parking lot, off of hwy 53)
B. Dahlonega Walmart
Time: 10:00am
Route: Dawson Forest, Little Mtn, FS from hwy52 to Suches(ORV trails possible weather permiting)Coopers creek to hwy 180 to Sunshine store off 129, Helton Creek to Richard Russle, Atl 75 to helen, FS to other side of 75, 75 back, etc etc

Last minute ride notice, sorry guys. LMK if you can make it. Weather permiting we’ll be starting in Dawsonville, however if the rain Sat. is bad we might just start in Dahlonega instead. I’ll update the thread Sat. evening and you can PM me for my cell # so you can contact me if needed.

Well here she is:

Went for a 300 mile ride with a couple other guys, one on an R1 and the other a 1000rr.
Go figure the XR doesn’t do so great on the highway but once we got to the twisty stuff I was really suprised just how well it did! (so you have context I’ve ridden my F3 and 600rr at a few track days and was at the upper level of intermediate, I also race little mini bikes and do okay. Basically I’m not great but I can get around pretty quickly)

The bike has a few modifications, 320mm front rotor, Rad cush hub, Maxxis slicks, 12kg spring in rear, 4.9s in the front, 7.5 weight fork oil. Motor is uncorked but thats it.

Hopefully I’ll be able to put up the videos when my buddy uploads them.
Anyways, the bike was suprisingly stable when leaded over and had plenty of drive out of the corners compared to keep up with the liter bikes. Any open stretch though they decimated me. The guy who kinda stayed with me, I would classify as a slow-mid pack intermediate tracy day rider. The suspension damping was a bit harsh on the high speed hits (although the sportbike guys were complaining how the road was utter crap so maybe the XR’s suspension was doing okay).

I was a bit concerned getting the stiffest springs I could find, may be too stiff. They are not, stil a lot of travel and give a much better feel than my old XR that had the stock springs. I’m 180 before gearing up.

The slicks did slide a little in the first couple minutes if I got on it too hard when leaned over, they came up to temp very quickly though (60 degree day).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vr4TcEy3mE as much money that is in my bike it should stat on the track not were i road it today have a blast with everyone :bannana:

Hey guys, I finally sacked up and took the old 300 out with the sumo’s while on my dirt set up. I kinda did this because i wanted to see what kind of road manners it will have when sumo’d. I definatly learned a lot. One, its going to need a new seat. Its literally a 2×4. My drz’s seat dominated this thing. Its going to need suspension work. It dives in way to fast for me to be comfortable and the rear is way too stiff. Fuel milage wise i got high 30’s which isnt bad for a 2 stroke with dirt gearing trying to keep up with a sumo and a 750.I felt like i was wringing its neck at like 65. I have a feeling im going to gear it pretty low for a sumo, the big 2 stroke hit is so awesome. On the way home i hit 80 something. Plus side is i can power wheelie with a little preload in 5th:bannana: Riding on knobbies on the road was a blast. Kinda like riding in the rain, you never know if its going to hold. Any way, it will be sumo’d this winter so i’ll give you updates:thumbup: Bottom line 55 2 stroke hp, 230lb’s. this thing is going to rip.:arsenal ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY TWO STROKE!:bowdown:

Yo foolz; looks like Robbie has planned a ride this Sunday the 25th at APEX, you know the drill……… 12pm til your to tired to ride anymore:arsenal

Hey, new to the sumo scene! Ive have GSXRs ibn the past, and raced motocross for a couple years. Been riding bikes for about 12 years now, and would like to get into sumo. What do ya think of this for a first bike? Would not be racing, well not at the track anyway! haha

http://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/1419243761.html

thanks :thumbup:

He guys, LordMDP and I have been riding around the past couple weekends and have seen some lone supermoto out by themselves. It’s usually just use 3 riding, and we’d love to organize a group ride in the next month or so. Our routes usually vary, but consist of the local loop and the other main roads, all the ForestService routes(mostly legal:hmmm:) and then even the ORV trails here in Dahlonega if isn’t super wet out. Looking to get everyone’s input on dates, times, route suggestions, meeting spots, etc. I’ll be inviting some other dualsport guys as well, so it doesn’t really matter what you ride. Lets do it.

Turned out to be a very Cold day, but worked out perfect. Only three total for the ride, but we turned it into an off road festival. Can’t come to Southern Maryland without getting Dirty, just ask Breed77….:arsenal

http://www.vimeo.com/7047368

Proud parents again:

Britt Shelstad and cast of the Easy Rider movie, in Vegas. Watch for the movie, Britt has a part in it and rides a Harley! and….races Super Moto!:clap: Easy Rider Prequel "The Ride Back" this spring!

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GMR is open. I rode it on Sat. It was a little dirty, but no big deal. We can start in Azusa and connect to GMR. We can do that there and then back.
Anyone want to play??

When: Sat 10/17
Time: 9:00AM
Where: Azusa Ave North of 210 freeway. Meet at gas station. (Mobil station I believe. I will check and make sure.)

Only one problem. I don’t know if we will get rain and if that will cause any problems on the road. We can see how it goes this week I guess.

GMR is open. I rode it on Sat. It was a little dirty, but no big deal. We can start in Azusa and connect to GMR. We can do that there and then back.
Anyone want to play??

When: Sat 10/17
Time: 9:00AM
Where: Azusa Ave North of 210 freeway. Meet at gas station. (Mobil station I believe. I will check and make sure.)

Only one problem. I don’t know if we will get rain and if that will cause any problems on the road. We can see how it goes this week I guess.

some pics from the ride. i’ll upload vids to youtube and post the link in this thread later. also, my home comp is hella slow, so i still need to resize most of these.

waiting in georgetown

local georgetown residents

first rest stop

someone forgot how to park

view from a bridge

another view from a bridge

joe bad contemplating fuel mileage, or the easy way down

mid-ride safety meeting

cleanest.
supermoto.
evar.

some pics from the ride. i’ll upload vids to youtube and post the link in this thread later. also, my home comp is hella slow, so i still need to resize most of these.

waiting in georgetown

local georgetown residents

first rest stop

someone forgot how to park

view from a bridge

another view from a bridge

joe bad contemplating fuel mileage, or the easy way down

mid-ride safety meeting

cleanest.
supermoto.
evar.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kawasaki…/0/KPRtm0kOg2k hope you like it :hmmm:

Hi,
Exploring what’s out there with suspension setup.. Looks like MX guys don’t care for rear ride height since none of the stock shocks are height-adjustable nor there’s any way to shim the shock mount. Is there any simple solutions for that other than playing with preload? I found a gizmo that allows for height adjustment that slots into the shock mount but they’re asking almost $300, at this price point it’s probably better to just get Ohlins with length-adjustable collar.

Not that I’m fast enough for this to matter for my lap times much but I’d like to better understand what different settings do for bike handling and from my road racing experience swingarm angle and rear ride height was one of the most important things to tweak.

Thanks!

Vid of a dirt ride few weeks ago. I ride these trails on the supermoto too. Just not quite as fast.

http://www.clipshack.com/Clip.aspx?key=630CFB574B9DA70D

http://vimeo.com/6969492
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZ9Ak1WIYA

Gonna make a ride for Monday October 12th (Columbus Day) here in Southern Maryland. The set-up will be the same as the first SMMR ride in this area. Street, Dirt, Twisties, Wheelies, Stoppies and mad Fun. I realize that not everyone has Columbus Day off, but a few might and you can always call in sick. (Hey Boss, I’m having explosive ass)

Here’s a Video from the last ride here down South MD.
http://www.vimeo.com/5682468

I know Breed77 is in as of now, and I’m sure Whooligan will want to come, so lets see if we can get a few others to join.