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Offline z50guru

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Hello from PA
« on: January 12, 2010, 10:59:30 PM »
Ello all!
New to the forums here, new to owning a 99 kx5 hunnie as well. This looks like a great place to get to know my bike as well as some of you i hope. Im 36, been riding my whole life. Ive owned many bigbores along the way but somehow the Kx has untill now, managed to elude me. .Its cold here in PA, so to occupy some time im gonna rip into the Kawi and do the usuall "preventative maintenance" routine.. I expect to make some changes and hopefully improvements along the way, so im sure i'll be needing help and advise here and there. This kx is going to be my chosen weapon for my 2010 season on the hillclimbs in Trevorton PA. Last year i ran a 94KTM 550 MXC 2stroker with great success, but replacement parts are expensive and hard to find these days. I compete among friends for bragging rights only  :-D. Its fun, and im in no way shape or form, "pro". With that said, feel free to check out some of the fun here:
This is me on the ktm550: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBUCTTQGc0
Heres Jim on his Honda 650R: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRcEtbPUwu0
And heres Don on his 575 ktm thumper. (he's 54!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOb2tClHBW4
So, if you are reasonably close to central PA, and would like to climb with us sometime, by all means do!! Were all about meeting new people and having a great day of riding  :-D.
Thx in advance for any help guys. im the only one representing these good ol' 2 smokes on the hills, an i wana show these guys the big 2smokers are still king!!
Have a great day! :mrgreen:

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Offline DoldGuy

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Re: FNG here!
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2010, 12:28:49 AM »
Larry, I think he just called you OLD!  :-D

Welcome to the site. Lots of good info & people here.
Met some guys here from PA area (Drag Racers) & see a couple of Hillclimbers on here also. Enjoyed the video!

DoldGuy
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Offline Friar-Tuck

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2010, 04:56:01 AM »
   Welcome Z,
 I was born and raised next door in NE Ohio, went west to seek fame & fortune....
    Well I got out west anyway...
 There's plenty here to keep you busy until spring thaw.
   Tuck\o/
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2010, 12:20:38 PM »
Ahhhh, but at least you have all that nice dune turf to ride on  :wink:.  i'd love to make a trip one day you lucky bugger! :-P
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2010, 06:17:53 PM »
Heres my new climber  :evil:



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Offline blueoval

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2010, 03:50:04 AM »
Those hills look fun!  What gearing do you use?  B.O.
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Offline RM_Rider14

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2010, 04:19:53 AM »
Where can I order those graphics?  Please....
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Offline hillclimbjim

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2010, 07:49:24 AM »
where are the hills in the vidoes, anywhere near tyler hill pa
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2010, 08:20:16 AM »
Quote from: blueoval on January 14, 2010, 03:50:04 AM
Those hills look fun!  What gearing do you use?  B.O.

Hello blueoval, ive had good luck w/ a 14 48 combo on the 550. Im lost as far where4 to start w/ my k5 though. stock gearing for now at 14 47 i think. I'll try it first but have a felling i'll wana go up a little on the back. I like to hit these hills pinned in 3rd.
Quote from: RM_Rider14 on January 14, 2010, 04:19:53 AM
Where can I order those graphics?  Please....
RM rider, i wish i could tell ya, but id have to kill ya....j.k. i bought the bike w/ em on sooo?
 
Quote from: hillclimbjim on January 16, 2010, 07:49:24 AM
where are the hills in the vidoes, anywhere near tyler hill pa

Hillclimbjim, these hills are located near sunbury pa. in northumberland co. ive never heard of tyler hill pa., but if there are some big nasty climbs there, i'd love to check it out sometime!!
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2010, 08:28:40 AM »
Check out this beefy rim skin i picked up for my 550! Bring the 2010 climbs!!! Woooooooo
I want one for the K5, but i need an 18in. rim. Anyone have a complete unit for sale??


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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2010, 09:58:44 AM »
F' the tires, what's the low-down on that sweet @ss Camaro?  :-)
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2010, 01:45:50 PM »
Quote from: RM_Rider14 on January 16, 2010, 09:58:44 AM
F' the tires, what's the low-down on that sweet @ss Camaro?  :-)

Ok ok, if you must know Rider14, the Camaro sports 255/70/15's.. :wink:
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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2010, 05:03:36 PM »
Quote from: z50guru on January 16, 2010, 01:45:50 PM
Quote from: RM_Rider14 on January 16, 2010, 09:58:44 AM
F' the tires, what's the low-down on that sweet @ss Camaro?  :-)

Ok ok, if you must know Rider14, the Camaro sports 255/70/15's.. :wink:

  Bad @ss.  350 4-bolt....
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Offline cbxracer30

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2010, 02:51:11 AM »
87-89 and some 90 models had 18inch rims 250 & 500, 125 also had 18 but was a narrower rim. You can get a rim and spokes fron buchanan spokes & rims . They also sell Sun rims in 3 & 3.5 wide which would lay that TerraFlex out nice and still have some side wall. You ever been to Beaverdale hill climbs near Johnstown PA? CBX
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Offline z50guru

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Re: Hello from PA
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2010, 12:20:13 PM »
Quote from: cbxracer30 on January 17, 2010, 02:51:11 AM
87-89 and some 90 models had 18inch rims 250 & 500, 125 also had 18 but was a narrower rim. You can get a rim and spokes fron buchanan spokes & rims . They also sell Sun rims in 3 & 3.5 wide which would lay that TerraFlex out nice and still have some side wall. You ever been to Beaverdale hill climbs near Johnstown PA? CBX

Hello cbxracer! Nice to meet ya, and thanks for the info! Moocho' appreciato' fella.. Some valuable info provided ;). Yes, i have been to Beaverdale a few years back when there was just a single breaker.. I hear there are two now? If you've been going there for a # of years, you may remember a "newbie" showing up w/ a Cr500af.. I ran it in the 500 stock class if i remember right. .. I had to show the fact that it was a production bike at registration, lol. There were some who thought i should be in the modified.. Proved to be a pretty lousy climber though as the front was way to light, and my suspension was to firm.. Had a great day! I finished 7th out of 13, and the winner was rock'n a K5.. Good time, maybe again this year :). Thx again for the info.. BTW, ever "free climb" at Trevorton pa? Great place! Cya
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