King of The Moto

[Motosportz]

OK we went we rode and we had a great time. Jake and his girlfriend Megan brought along two girls who want to do KOM. Well those 2 girls who have never been out to this area showed up on trails bikes and had no problem showing me how it gets done. Even Megan who rode a Kaw 250F made all the up and down hills. Of course Jake killed it on the Husky TC 450, there was a really long down hill canyon where we were all having some what of a hard time getting down
Well about 1/2 way down, Jake turns around and rides back up to see how we are doing, nice way to make you feel old and slow. Got it all on film along with a bunch more stuff will get it posted soon
Did take a few quick pictures of the Husky TC 450 Also if these 3 girls can come out and try then what is your excuse

Is that shock stock?

 

[TemecuCoastie]

Yeah how cool is that! A factory team rider just swung by the cafe .

Ya, but 911 is saying, "Those guys at CH are super cool for having me onboard!"

 

[Tom Albright]

I went out with the desert family over the holiday. I was able to mix in a few trails, chocolat thunder, jack hammer and the starting hill. My clutch was a little on the loose side and making the 300 run too hot. I gotta buy some Evans coolant for the event. Anyone know a local SO Cal source? Either way I'm all signed up.

 

[Chilly]

I went to great lengths last year to make sure everyone knew I had nothing to do with Graham's mousse. Yet I am still getting the blame! LOL.

 

[ajaxauto]

Ty Davis at Zip Ty Racing has the evens coolant I was out there last weekend and the weekend before and the one before that
Then I am going out there again this Saturday

Got word today that my new Walt Smith KOM special 165 is on its way back to me. All dialed and styled I have been going out there on my bone stock CR 125.Now we will see who is King of the Moto

Hey chilly Thanks for the tips on drilling

 

[ajaxauto]

Well All I have to say now is Walt Smith motor builder of the year I got my KOM 165 Special back and installed and tested

The motor is a tractor in a light weight bike frame. I went out riding today, I even used a beat up old tire. Because the golden Tyres
which are like cheating only last 100 miles. Any way I climbed everything I pointed the front wheel at. Lug it and hold on it will climb. It is geared 12 52 so top speed it like 40 But what I give up in the flats I will make up in the hills. Everytime I go out I ride trails or I make trails. I never would have thought were possible. It is crazy the stuff I try. No one will ride with me. I have to go alone My son when he is not working will come. we are going out to KOM again next weekend. Then it is Rd one of the Nationals followed by KOM. Then Rd 2 so every weekend is riding


Thanks again Walt I feel so much better now that the bike is working well

 

[robertaccio]

hey John can you be our ride leader for the Dave A ride next saturday morn leaving from his house in your neighborhood? our group should be @ 4-5

 

[Sceep]

I'll be out there (not racing) for the KOH race. My father and I help tech the race cars.
is anyone hanging out after KoM for the week? we'll be riding all week except weds/fri.

^^ no one eh?

 

[Motosportz]

Rory Sullivan will be out there representing the NW.

 

[Norman Foley]

Well All I have to say now is Walt Smith motor builder of the year I got my KOM 165 Special back and installed and tested

The motor is a tractor in a light weight bike frame. I went out riding today, I even used a beat up old tire. Because the golden Tyres
which are like cheating only last 100 miles. Any way I climbed everything I pointed the front wheel at. Lug it and hold on it will climb. It is geared 12 52 so top speed it like 40 But what I give up in the flats I will make up in the hills. Everytime I go out I ride trails or I make trails. I never would have thought were possible. It is crazy the stuff I try. No one will ride with me. I have to go alone My son when he is not working will come. we are going out to KOM again next weekend. Then it is Rd one of the Nationals followed by KOM. Then Rd 2 so every weekend is riding


Thanks again Walt I feel so much better now that the bike is working well

Wow! 12/52 Gearing... I could barely keep the front wheel on the ground with 13/52 and I went to 14/52!

 

[Motosportz]

Wow! 12/52 Gearing... I could barely keep the front wheel on the ground with 13/52 and I went to 14/52!

If you look at his vids there are many places he is crawling through massive rock gardens at walking speed or less. I cant imagine what he does in the open stuff as that bike can't go more than about 35 or so pinned. I run 13/50 or 12/48 in the tight steep woods.

 

[ajaxauto]

12/52 is really not that low I would go lower if I could I raced it as a 125 for years at 13/52 and then as a 165 still raced it at 13/52 even in the wide open desert 14/52 really is to high for desert racing I tried 14/52 and went back to 13/52 Except for KOM My son is racing my stock WR 250 and he is 12/28 stock is 13/48

 

[robertaccio]

PS Ajax you're using an FIM pattern E2/E3 size 140/80-18 gummy on the rear of the WB165(?? yes??)......geared like it is and with the super fat balloon sticky rear tire its a rock crawling machine (GT does not make a E1 size 120/90-18 gummy)

PS Jarvis has been local SD getting sorted.

 

[wallybean]

Can't wait for video from this years KOM. Thanks for all your posts John and keep it upright.

 

[Motosportz]

Three local ride friends in the top 10 at KOM. Jason Matheney 4th!!! Fun.

 

[oregonsage]

Jason missed picking up his 2013 ISDE #1 award at the OMRA awards celebration to go to KOM. Looks like a good choice by him!!! :-)