Congrats! just in time to race ECR!Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
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Congrats! just in time to race ECR!Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
Awwwww yyiiisssss.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
Bring a drill and some small drill bits and wire it up to pass tech on Friday!
I won't be there until the early evening on Friday. I hope to get it done before that race. Note to self: Check the schedule.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Andrews
still waiting for some onboard video from one of these races. I know one of you has to be running a GoPro.
I do and yes I will!Quote:
Originally Posted by Christopher Corder
I should be running video if I remember this time... a view from the back of the pack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Christopher Corder
We'll be battling for last, but we will win the super heavyweight class.
I'll have everything you need at the track except your numbers (and background). Drop on by when you get in. (Bring a bag for the parts being removed)
Thanks, Deano. I'll bring the drill bits. I can use the help doing this trackside the night before Race 1 on Saturday. First mile will be during the warm up lap. Awesome!
nice.. I already had 32 miles on mine by race time... lolQuote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
I am going to cut out of work early on Friday and hopefully get there by 3PM. Problem solved. I've got the safety wire and tool that I use on the Beemer. So you've got the extra brake lever guard and Ryan is bringing me a plastic plate that I'll need to get through the weekend with. Thanks, guys.
ya, I'm playing hooky... leaving San Antonio just after 9... should be there about 5.5 hours later (ya, right)
Well now you're giving me ideas. Maybe if I have the time and the extra parts I'll start making a trophy for the first finisher that weighs 200+ lbs. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
I can see it now: weighing myself during tech.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Andrews
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Originally Posted by Ryan Andrews
Now I am really going to have to get one. Grrrr!
The weight limit has been reached. Thanks for playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael De Simone
Hmmm...this interests me. It's hard to compete against the little guys on little machines, but against someone more my size....;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan Andrews
Better increase the minimum weight limit to 225 lbs.
sure...I'd still qualify.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
☝️ Fat guy on a little bike.
<--Slow Fat guy on a little bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
It's just a little bit of pizza and water to get there.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
so, are we doing another roll call? for this saturday? (I'm in!)
With all my gear on, I might make it. Or, try to divide it up, UFC style, into different weight classes.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
Different note, but Grom related. Pit Bull needs info on measurements from tip of axle to beginning of axle nut so they can make trailer restraint pins for the Grom. Can you all measure yours and post up? I started a new thread, so as not to derail this one (too much more, anyhow): http://www.cmraracing.com/showthread.php?30310-Grom-Owners!!-Quick-measurement-please-for-Pit-Bull-trailer-restraint-pins&p=293722
Ya.. go run with the light-weights mister... [put your mental blinders on] I'm 240+ in nuthin' but a thong! [/mental blinders]Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Harvey
wait, a thread with David Proler posting actually stay on topic? since when??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Harvey
Someone has more work to do before Hallett. And by someone, I mean me. 😃
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/jazuvuje.jpg
I was looking for this thread, but I didn't want to kill your thunder. Congrats!
Is that your "I passed the FE gift to yourself"?!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Harvey
Congrats, by the way!
Thank you, Nancy. And yeah, we'll look at it that way. :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nancy Selleck
Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy Harvey
I've been looking at all of the add-on's for these sucka's and there's so shortage of things to consider buying!
I just got a killer surprise bonus at work, and Grom look tasty...
Good. We need to have a Grom ride in Austin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh Henke
I know most of you have already seen this on FB, but I'm going to go ahead and post it here too. :bannana:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psrll0m7mr.jpg
Oh! Here's some video of round three. Special thanks to Brooks for shooting the video!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KC8JvpgSs
For those out there shopping for a Grom we have some available at DFW Honda in Grapevine. Come talk to me I'll get you set up. :burnout:Cell:817-915-5922
The class is steadily growing. I posted this on Facebook, but for the people that aren't on there, here some more incentive to come out and race with us! :D
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps8f71a0c6.jpg
Bad. ***.
Great job Ryan, I can see these being collector's items!
I feel like the only person without a welder. :headshake:
These look great!
:-( looks like mine won't be out of the shop until after Cresson :-(
Thanks guys!
Bummer dude!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dean Darnell
Without a doubt the best series trophies ever, anywhere ..... mega kudos, Ryan :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
yeah... i'm collecting them one at a time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
#GROMINATION
I don't know of a better place to post and didnt really want to start a new thread. Walked into my local dealer and they had two shiny grom's sitting there. Immediately I had a poop eating grin and was sitting on it and messing around with everything. My main reason for getting a grom would be the gas mileage as my truck currently costs a small fortune in gas each month.My commute is 20 miles of highway each way. A pit bike/race bike wouldn't be bad either. So a few questions, would you? Can I easily get the grom up to a sustained 65mph and still be race legal?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by David Adams11
From what I have heard it takes some breaking in to get them to go that fast. I think John Black got his to commute on long before the race class was announced.
The main thing is the road is 75mph speed limit with people traveling anywhere from 65-85mph. If I could go 65mph then I would be ok with that. If it takes a little while to break in the motor I can take the access road to work and just leave 10 minutes early.
It takes a while to get to 65mph and you have hardly any acceleration once you get past 60mph. You don't want to take these on the highway.
a small uphill can kill your speed quickly... maybe less if you are under a 100lbs... badly @ 250! (mind you, mine is not properly broken in, but coming out of turn 11 @ ECR is the fastest I get on that straight away.... I lose a little speed all the way to the start finish line.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
I am 180lbs, I also will always have someone to draft or could just take the surface streets as it wouldn't take me much longer.
Weight doesn't appear to matter on the top end, only how long it takes to get there. You won't have any drive to get out of the way at 50+, so riding a Grom on a highway is suicide. Mine goes 63-64 bone stock on a flat road with no wind. It's great for feeder roads, but not on anything with a 65mph speed limit unless you want to play Frogger.
You will be disappointed if you plan to replace an automobile with a Grom with freeway use.