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Now, I wrote that to Jimmy and had a little fun. But basically, I really don’t know what Jimmy will want to hear. Do we tell him how we’re planning on building the bike? Do we tell him how great we all are? Or he is? I mean, all that was said was that we need to convince him we deserve an invite. Do we try to pay him off or what? I don’t belong to any other board so I don’t even know what they’re like. I know we have a lot of fun, but we also put out a lot of info to those that ask.  ??????? I would really like to know, if anyone can help me. (Pete?)

At the risk of getting shot by forum members...and possibly Jimmy.

Jimmy isn't the least bit interested in what bike we would like to build (or have Dirt Rider build). 

The initial thread was to elicit other forums we think would be a good invite (if we know any) and why.  To a certain extent that also applies to this forum.  The replies already drove off to which bike; accessories etc when I think what Jimmy wants is why should even the Dirt Rider Forum be invited (when in fact we officially have not been yet)?  How would we as a group be able to work together as a group to develop such a bike.

Once ideas have been voiced as to why we should be included; then the formal process of selecting a bike etc would start (once the rules and policies are established).  By everyones own admission the internet bike build became very difficult to coordinate and manage; so we need to show how those mistakes would not happene again.

Ok, I have my helmet and chest protector on( and yes Pete, goggles); shoot away...

LMAO who nominated KTMtalk? I do hope you're not referring to me! “even weaker for DR.com” you do mean dirtrider.com right so we got to blow sun shine up you ahole to let us built a bike here? Come on you hard ass you know were worth your time! Ok so officially nominated dirt rider dot com to be one of the forums (jimmy take note on how that words spelled! “forum”) to be a part of the bike build!  Who do we have to sleep with Ill get the scuba gear out and tie my ass off to the bed post if Im not out in 30 minutes start pulling on the rope!

The initial thread was to elicit other forums we think would be a good invite (if we know any) and why.  To a certain extent that also applies to this forum.  The replies already drove off to which bike; accessories etc when I think what Jimmy wants is why should even the Dirt Rider Forum be invited (when in fact we officially have not been yet)?  How would we as a group be able to work together as a group to develop such a bike.

See, that’s what I was afraid of. I wasn’t part of that build, so I don’t know all the ins and outs of what went on, what went wrong and what went right. All I can say is how much I’d like to be involved, even if I can’t come and participate because of other military obligations. I would even go as far as saying that I would do the coordinating and even build the bike and take it to the event, but in my situation I just don’t have the time right now. I want to get involved, Just don’t know where or how to jump in, for lack of a better term.

OK, its 3:50 here, or close enough, you've been in an hour. Time to come out.

Okay, guys, we've got some work ahead of us.  The good news is you have an inside man - Me. 

I will do everything I can to convince Jimmy to give us an invite.  I need you guys to work him over from the message board. 

One great thing about this site is that we just had a thread about interest in doing an endurance race (thanks SOV), and you guys got onto it as something you'd like to do - so you guys have shown that you're interested in tests of man and machine.  That's a good start.

I'd also pitch that you guys have hung in there as this site has bogged a bit in the past and is coming alive again.  Tenacity is a good attribute to bring to a 24 hour race.  You guys have shown that to Jimmy.  

I'd also pitch yourselves as Dirt Rider readers, so you are as current as Jimmy on what's available for off-road, what works and what doesn't, ways to set up a bike, etc.  You also have the knowledge from the articles on the previous 24 hour tests so you're familiar with the event.

That and you can tell Jimmy I will stop hiding he keys and annoying him once we get the invite. 

So let's get this Jimmy guy on board.  I wouldn't bash him right now, for two reasons.  One, I think this offer to participate is amazing, and two, one you get in, you can goof on him in person!  Imagine the fun of that! 

Maybe you guys could commit to some training - and keep us updated on how that's going.  I'd like to hear about that. 

Pete said“I need you guys to work him over” oddly I have visions of the corn field scene in the movie Casino. LOL well tell jimmy to get his sun screen on we're about to give him third degree sun burn! He wont be sitting down any time soon!!! LMAO

DL,  as usual is right on with this.

About the last thing I want is smoke blowing someplace I'm not interested in.

We have copy editors to make us seem intellignet, and the simple answer to SOV's question is:

"We should be invited to the DR 24-Hour because..."

Don't over think it, put yourself in our shoes and try and tell us why your group would be an asset to the event.

JIMMY

Jimmy, 

I would like to suggest dirtrider.com because the guys who are regulars on this forum are a kick.  They all seem to know their stuff when it comes to offroad. 

We are subscribers to Dirt Rider magazine and keep up with you on what is new to our market and where it is headed.

I also think that guys like SOV, Hero, Hamblin, and myself our just showing how interested we really are by starting to talk about what kind of bike and parts we would like to use.  When you offer something as awesome as this its only natural for us to jump right in and start throwing ideas out.

Pete mentioned in one thread how there is talk of some of us trying to run the Baja 1000 in a couple of years.  This would be a good way for us to get started to see maybe a little bit of the kind of endurance we are going to need for such an event. 

We are training to be in shape and deserve a spot in your 24 Hour torture test.  Please help us out and let us in!

Thank You!

nice ass kiss LOL

I do my best. LOL

I feel the Dirt Rider Forum should be invited to participate in the 24 Hour test for several reasons.

1.  We are a diverse group ( in age, location, skills, type of riding done, and personality).  While it can be argued it could be a detriment; it also brings out some creative ideas as well.

2.  It will give Dirt Rider magazine added visibility in the 24 hour test over just being the host.

3.  It would also just be plain old fun.

Jimmy wrote “There are no rules yet, it is way to early for that” what you mean is you havent got around to it yet. Is this going to be like last time where your scrambling to get things together leaving no time to request parts from manufactures or get the work done on the bike.

Dont make me write Heather and have her kick your lazy ass out of bed in the morning!

I do have a couple questions though Pete.  The 24 hour seems a good step up from the internet bike build.  In that exercise we basically built a "cyberspace bike" on the forum that Dirt Rider then put together (which worked...).

In the past 24 Hour articles I've read; the teams have to have their own support teams etc.  While I would like to see the Dirt Rider Forum participate; I think early on we would need to figure out how the support structure (team) would be handled; who has the resources to go to California to be at the test to participate there.  If not, Dirt Rider would again have to supply the personnel.

On the bike side; when I am involved in a project at work we have to develope a budget (and live by it).  On the internet bike build we didn't have one, and that didn't cause any issues (that I know of); but on this project I wonder if we do need one?  Most of the other teams have to physically provide their bike; in our case if Dirt Rider is "sponsoring" the bike then again a budget would help focus on where we can spend money (to get the best results).

Just a couple thoughts to consider.

Why www.xxsuperheroxx.com should be denied an invite to be a participant in the famed Dirtrider 24-hour torture test.

Where as our courageous hero battles against impossible odd to further his career in the infamous  hare scrabble racing circuit OMA. He has proven to not have the financing or the sponsorship support needed to maintain a reliable racing bike.
His ego has out grown his skill level and he breaks his ride seemingly on a periodic rate(nearly every race) his notorious “jimmy rigging” has proven to scab over uglys to enable our hero to complete the mission at hand. Often our hero can be seen on the side of the race course wrenching on his 12 year old busted up EXC to proud (stupid)to admit defeat he improvises adapts and cares on to the finish even if coming in last he is one to finish what he started.

Other reasons are that his forum has to few members or web traffic to be considered a successful forum to be worthy of this even. Even if give an invite www.xxsuperheroxx.com would not have the resources to go to California to be at the test.

Why the members of the Dirtrider.com forum should be considered for a invite to the Dirtrider 24-torture test.

Where as there are only a very few who patronize the forum at dirtrider  they are hard core enthusiast of the sport. Most are privateers struggling to maintain racing teams in a costly sport.
Dirtride has a diverse community with a combined experience in the sport ranging over the whole field that adds up to a respectful data base of  knowledge.
Where as most forums would not have the resources to put together a bike and go to California to be at the test to participate. Dirtrider has the resources and the money to put together a winning bike capable of enduring the 24-hour test.
Dirtrider has a host of enthusiastic volunteers willing to go the distance to insure a competitive atmosphere at the test. Given the chance and financial support  the members of dirtrider.com could put together a winning bike that could complete the mission intact!