Hard Times

The industry is asking us to help them get through these hard times by racing and buying the products to ride and race.  Shouldn't this work both ways.  We are haveing hard times also but were is the reasonable entry fee.  

I just found out the the 24hrs at glen Helen will cost $400 per team. The 12hr was $198 per team.

I noticed that there were more iron men entered in the 12 hr this year than last year, up from 8 to 12.  So they are not suffering.

If they want us to still race they should give us a break.  I am tired of supporting an industry through hard times that is not having a hard time.  I am not seeing a dip in entries anywhere.

Most people don't race because it cost to much money, and I make less money than most people. And on top of that I am trying to us racing to save the world, what an idiot.  

And is there some unwritten code that says Motocross has to be on Sunday, when I should be in church?

I am tired of supporting the industry, I pay to race, alsway crash, so i buy new parts to keep the bike race ready, and I haven't seen any prices go down to help me through Hard Times.  I can stop racing and then I won't have to buy as many of these parts and 2 stroke oil and levers and pistons and grips and tires and tubes and lubes and filters and gloves and bars and chains and sprockets and plugs.

I could alway sell the bike and take up golf and pretend I am exercising, like other men my age. I am just not ready to roll over and give up.  I actually am considering selling my bike and my childrens bikes to get a 4 stroke so I can keep racing, why?  Is it because I think I can make a difference in a world that is  focused on Self?  

OK I have vented why don't I feel better, oh yeah, because I have to buy a piston kit this afternoon so i can ruin it at the next race, so i can buy more to support an ungrateful industry.

Please show me where I am wronge.  
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen

ditto  
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Brand new yammi 450 =  $7399
To see a honda burry it at the track=PRICLESS!!

very very true i agree with u daggit when i raced last year u have to pay entry witch is like 30 bucks then on top of that a pit pass witch is 15 bucks im like thats bs i payed 35 bucks i should get afree pit pass with that plus wear giving them a show to watch its like cut us a break we pay alot out of are pockets to buy the stuff we need to keep going  
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live fast ride hard
NOR*CAL
YZ 250

I pay $35 to race motocross and $10 to get in the gate plus a member ship to the track and race promoter.  $45 for 2, 5 lap motos, I never complained but I know the track and the promoter have to make some money but these are hard times to keep racing. I guess as long as people keep paying it they will keep charging it. I am at the point where I can't pay it.  
I was going to pay $600 today to put 3 teams into the 24hr race to try to shoot a promo CD for the Autism team.  I was going to ask for $45 dollars each from the racers for gas and entry, only if they could afford it other wise I was going to pay it..   Now I doubt if I go at all.  Their loss.  
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen

Yikes, $400 per team?
Not only do you have the race entry fees, but you have to practice during the week every so often, and you're paying then too. It adds up quickly. I don't think I could afford the time or money right now to race. But I don't mind doing the occasional endurance race maybe.  
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Southern California

* 2007 YZ450F *

Hmmmmm -  I commiserate with ya buddy, but all sports cost money and some cost more than others.  If you look at the bright side, eventually you'll stop crashing as much and then you won't need as many parts.

Also did you see this month's DR mag?  Pete Peterson writes about Marty Smith's MX school.   Maybe spend some $$ on a school to pick up a few pointers.  The private lessons are expensive but the group lessons might work.  I went to an offroad school a couple of years ago and learned a lot.  What I learned most of all is that I'm not half the rider I thought I was and I needed to practice more of the basics to become a better rider.  

It's a great sport - much better'n golf!!  
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Hudson Valley NY
KTM XC-W 250

"If you don't have a dream, how can it come true?"

I could not agree anymore with you daggit you make a very turthful statement IMO!!!!!!!!!  
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life in the fast rut!!!!
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my rides- 2008 yz250f fully modified, use to be j-laws bike
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IT400 1979 yamaha!!!
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DAGGIT if you want an MX trainer go with me with my trainer we practice at lake elsinore on tuesdays and thursdays and its one on one he is super nice and very funny and polite guy but best of all he is cheap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me if you want to talk about this some more ok!!!  
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Autismspeaks.org   check it out
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life in the fast rut!!!!
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my rides- 2008 yz250f fully modified, use to be j-laws bike
        &
IT400 1979 yamaha!!!
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Home: SO CAL

i feel yah dag.... it is ridiculous  
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the bodies just a vehicle, transporting the soul, it is whats inside of people is beauty to behold

SOUTHERN MAINE

Even if I didn't crash alot it is still the same case.
We should race to support the industry and they should keep their fees high to support the industry.  
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen

I really agree, getting parts for my bike costs more and more each time I look up. I think this is because the market is leaning towards the kids who get their parents to pay for everything (who have large amounts of cash) and they buy a lot of it. Meanwhile many of the good companies have snuck overseas and quality has turned to s _ _ _. Totally ridiculous.  
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My feet start coming off the pegs and I feel like I'm going really fast.
NC

i agree  
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Autismspeaks.org   check it out
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life in the fast rut!!!!
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my rides- 2008 yz250f fully modified, use to be j-laws bike
        &
IT400 1979 yamaha!!!
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Home: SO CAL

I even had a banner printed for the 24hr,  and no I didn't get DR's permission to add their web site but if they don't like it I can always cover it up with bumper stickers from 'Pedro's Tacos'
 
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"Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out there having fun on motorcycles. It makes me take another look." -Steve McQueen

Dag, that is a very noble thing that you are doing for the autistic. How can I get involved either helping or promoting?  
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My feet start coming off the pegs and I feel like I'm going really fast.
NC

DAGGIT all i have to say is wow if i was next to you all you would hear is "claping""claping""claping""claping""claping""claping""claping""claping" man i think what you are doing is just so grand. man you are just just someone who cares man you dont see it alot in this world but man great job bravo bravo!!!!  
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Autismspeaks.org   check it out
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life in the fast rut!!!!
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my rides- 2008 yz250f fully modified, use to be j-laws bike
        &
IT400 1979 yamaha!!!
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Home: SO CAL