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Thanks. Heck yeah - come on out.

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I have been doing better getting forward when braking and turning in, but will also think about that while standing and hitting whoops.

Thanks a lot. That's a big part of the battle - to stay in and charge on.

Yeah- good on you for still getting out there. I really hope I'm able to ride and do some races for another 10 years !

Thanks. I agree - it was very technical. I like that part though. haha

Thank you. I appreciate any guidance or suggestions. Setting up the suspension to work good as fast as my right hand wants to go is one of my struggles.

@@philipcaudill626 This is one of my strengths. While I don't run, GNCC, I run same class as you, have multiple championships. You can clearly tell your suspension threw you sideways 100%. It was not you! To combat this I suggest 2 things. 1) Go in a 3 clicks on front and rear rebound. Keep in mind that any time you stiffen rebound, it effects compression, so when going in a few rebound clicks you may have to go out 1-2 compression clicks to regain compliance. Also, on the rear, don't worry about low speed compression as much, it only effects compression on BIG hard landings like jumps. The high speed adjuster is where its at for offroad. To calm down high speed rear end kick back, go OUT 2 clicks on your high speed. Without knowing your weight, bike and springs, this is a good place to start. Try it this weekend and let me know how you make out. Also, I see you run a late model KTM 2 stroke, you want that rear sag around 108 (yes 108). Get some of the weight off the forks and onto the rear shock and let the shock start doing most of the work (as it should).

@@95jersey Wow. Thanks for the suggestions. I have nothing to lose by giving some things a try. I actually softened it a little for my last race and left it soft for this one because of the rocks and sharp edges I'd be seeing. My biggest problem is that I'm racing on weekends and don't have a good place, or time otherwise, to do some serious testing. Thanks again.

Thanks man. I appreciate it.

lol Thanks. I swore !

The morning (AM / 'Amateur') race is 2 hours - roughly. The Pro race is 3 hours. This is a great race to do. Nothing is real technical and the crowds and activities there are awesome.

Thanks. I'd like to add voice-over to the videos - but I've tried and it takes a long time. Good video of your race too. Probably come race with you guys again at Ditch Banger.

@@philipcaudill626 nice. Ya I don’t have time to do crazy edits.

Thanks. Oh and I fall too much. haha

Thanks. I struggled a bit here but did better on the sand this time than I have yet. I wish I had been able to get back up quicker though. I lost too much time on the ground and getting rolling again.

Thanks again. Maybe it looks easier than it is. haha. There are some very more experienced guys out there that make me feel slow. But I'm still learning - and having fun - so, I'll keep going and trying to improve.

No- didn't come close to winning this one. haha I had a really bad first lap that put me back to 10th. I rode better the next two laps but only made up one more position before the end. I did get more valuable experience in the sand though.

Thanks for the message. He messaged me too. Def some rubbin out there as tight as this course was.

Yeah it was tiring. Good - I swerved too and went off but luckliy didn't catch a log. Regardless, I would have let off or stayed on that far left line if I had seen ya sooner.

Hi. Yes, I did enjoy myself. I visited a couple of local breweries and the local people were very nice. I like the terrain and track too. I look forward to coming back next year.

@@philipcaudill626 next year look me up and if you can come a couple days early, I can take you on some similar trail

Yes- it was survival this weekend too. yeah- lets ripp it up buddy ! this weekend is ECEA in NJ !

Hahaha. I'll try and collect my thoughts better before I record next time.

Thanks. He was number 31 ?

@@philipcaudill626 yep, then he crashed on the same clay downhill u did but he hit the tree and still messed up. but he finished A55

Hi. At the GNCC races, I chest mount it - only because they make a stink about it and I take their 'protest' claims more seriously (because I care about the championship points this year.) At other races I run a chin mount - which I think, and like, much better.

Thanks. Yeah, I have the speed sometimes but making too many little mistakes. yes, falling and getting the bike up and rolling takes more energy than going hard for 20 minutes.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I really don't know what part is awesome though. ...maybe getting stuck under my bike 3 times ?? Hahaha

@@philipcaudill626 I think it’s just a good quality video, keep it up! I race the afternoon bike race so I always love watching videos after the race.👍

@@joshconner1078 Thank You!! Based on the track improving a little over our race - or maybe just getting used to it - you hopefully had a better track than our first lap. It didn't seam like there was any run-up to the big hill climb, and everyone was waving us around - so I figured there were more guys getting stuck and blocking the lines than were making it up clean.

For sure, but yea our track was pretty tacky for the most part but the hill was still tough had about 10 feet and a 90 degree turn for a run up hahah it only seemed a few seconds slower to go around it

Hi. For the basics, I'm running 4K, 60 frames, HyperView, max stability. It does take quite a long time to process and also upload. I usually merge the videos overnight and then its 3-5 hours upploading the 4k to youtube - depending on the video length.

Yeah- I haven't for so long, so hopefully I can go as fast as I'd like to without worrying so much about tucking it or not staying on line. Once I get the rear adjusted now to keep up with the front I'll be able to get on the gas sooner with more confidence as well.

Sorry. I was doing pretty good for a while.

Thanks a lot. It was actually a lot better this race. lol I've been lowering the fork air pressure, below the recommendations, more and more and that seems to help. For here, I probably should have taken a click or two out of the compression - huh ?

@@philipcaudill626 ah air forks, there lies your main problem. Get the 6500 spring conversion ASAP or you will be forever struggling. If you still want to run air, I'd recommend no higher than 130 PSI even on fast stuff. Fellow A Sup Senior rider here. Your just way to stiff here. hope it helps next race.

@@95jersey yeah- I know the air forks are an issue. I was running about 102psi here. Started at 120 a couple races ago.

@@95jersey ...and I was surprised that I had an inch of unused travel after the race.

@@philipcaudill626 wow 102 and it still was deflecting...damn.

Thanks a lot. I'm working on adding some commentating during the video editing also. I tried it on this one but the audio levels were bad so I had to scrap it. Oh, I take more than my share of dirt samples. haha Most of the time it's because I'm riding over my head and experience. I have gotten better at pacing myself a little better, and not going all out the first lap, so I'm not so exhausted half way through the race. Good luck in your race ! Maybe we'll run into each other if you go to one of the GNCC races out your way in TN or IN, which I plan to hit.

AWRCS is a great series. Real good people, nice tracks, usually less than a minute through registration, special family events and music at certain events, excellent banquet. I've raced all over the east coast and it's the best run series I've done.

@@philipcaudill626 I will just have to plan on racing one with you.

Thanks. Yeah- def a battle with the elements as well as other riders.

Thanks bud. I'll keep doing them.

Mine is real good. ..except when she gets an emergency alert to her phone from an accident with GPS coordinates 12 hours away ! hahaha

@@philipcaudill626 that’s what is Dirty bikers do lol

Watching my video, I saw that I almost got too sideways in the same spot my first lap too. Thanks. I'm on the mend now. Just finished the GNCC in GA yesterday. What a slop-fest that was.

Yeah, just some really bruised ribs. I rode the following weekend - and shouldn't have. I've got The General this weekend. My only goal is to stay on two wheels and finish.

Thanks Randy. yeah, the bike standing up, broadside in front of me was a surprise. I ducked and hit his clutch cover square with the top of my helmet. I think that's where I also got a huge bruise on my left leg. ahaha.