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Clubroom => Vinduro => Topic started by: GMC on April 22, 2012, 09:31:33 pm
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My first Enduro
My results were pretty woeful. Flat tyre, got lost and didn’t understand the timing but I made it to the end to become one of 2 bookends called Geoff.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-B.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-C.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-D.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-E.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Mt-Despair-81-F.jpg)
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Never mind Geoff. You got close to beating Brian Stanley, though!
He was a nice bloke but I could never remember the name of his guide dog................. :P
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Bastard ;D
Fortunately for you I only get wary of people that are nice to me
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Bastard ;D
Harsh but fair........
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Excellent stuff GMC, thanks for sharing. At least you finished your first enduro... (I didn't). Do you have any photos from these glory days?
Tex
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I improved my standing in the second round of the 81 Vic series at Erica.
It must suck to win your first event, you would have nowhere to go after that.
No Tex. no photo's from my non-glory days, I was flat out keeping my KLX running, no time for camera's
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Erica-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Erica-81-B.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Erica-81-C.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Erica-81-D.jpg)
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I also have the results for the 81 Devils Pinch, Alpine & Stockmans Enduro’s if anyone is interested.
Otherwise I jump to 82…
Alexandra Club ran a ‘Super Challenge” which was a new concept.
I thought it was a good idea and event but it only lasted a couple of years, maybe even only this once?
It was meant to bring both Motocross and Enduro riders together to compete with each other. It was held on private property so no Rego was required.
There was no grading, it was all-in and only divided into under 200cc and over 200cc
The event was divided into three sections, a motocross, complete with 40 at a time starts, winning was irrelevant though (although it always helps), it was all about you time.
We lined up for a flag start, I was busy watching the flagman when everyone else took off. I had been watching the wrong flagman. >:(
Must have been a conspiracy against me as everyone else new which flagman to watch. ::)
Then a hare and hound course, I think we did 3 laps from memory.
Finally a hill climb. The hill climb was unique though as you not only were timed going up the hill but also across a short piece of track at the top and then timed down the hill as well.
My KLX and I didn’t fare to bad in this one, if there was one thing my KLX could do well it was go down hills fast. ::)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Super-challenge-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Super-challenge-B.jpg)
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Thanks for the chance to track your stellar career! "From humble beginnings..." ;D
Tex
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Thanks for the chance to track your stellar career! "From humble beginnings..." ;D
Tex
Ha, yeah, my career so far has stumbled from last to fourth last.
I'm such a braggart.
I like looking at old names on programs etc. Its always a bit of where are they now and also noticing names that we didn’t know in the day but we know now as they are still involved.
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I like looking at old names on programs etc
Yes, jokes aside it is interesting to see these documents.
Tex
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Hey Geoff I would like to see your other '81 enduro results you mentioned if you can please. I have found some pics of the '81 Erica taken in the quarry special test and will post them up when I have mastered the new scanner ;)
Heres a couple of pics from 81 series.
Devils Pinch 81
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Devils Pinch 81
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Devils Pinch 81
(http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/EVO450/foster1.jpg)
Mount Despair 82
(http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/EVO450/MtDespair282.jpg)
Blue Light enduro 81
(http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss315/EVO450/bluelight81.jpg)
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Some memories in those shots RMYZIT
The only cameras I knew of in those days were Box Brownies.
None of those rider numbers show up in the results so I guess they were all DNF’s like me.
45A is smiling but I bet he doesn’t know what’s in store for him
I’m guessing that is you on the IT?
What class did you ride in?
I get a mention at the top of the results for Devils Pinch.
No not by name but I was one of the 13 that battled to the end but timed out.
I remember it being really wet and deep muddy ruts for miles. If I fell off once I must have fallen off a hundred times.
Struggled on to the end and the guy at the last check said congratulations you made it and I thought ‘at forken last’
Then he looked at my time card and said sorry you only get 90 minutes over time and your 92 minutes over, that’s a DNF
Pissed me off at the time but that’s life.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Devils-Pinch-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Devils-Pinch-81-B.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Devils-Pinch-81-C.jpg)
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Yeah I timed too out at the last control at 81 Devils Pinch it rained most of the event and was rutted with bogs riding in and out of pine forest single track covered with wet slimey roots, banging the bars, levers and fingers against the trees all day. My brand new IT250H lost several bolts and nuts, both wheels had the spokes loose and I lost my tool kit. This was my first enduro. A tough day! ;D
Evo
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That was a tough event for your first.
My KLX was forever breaking spokes, average of 2 front spokes and 4 rear spokes nearly every Enduro. Then after I fitted the big bore kit it amped up to 6 or 8 rear spokes each Enduro.
I put it down to the wheels being 125 based and too light for the extra torque.
Stop laughing you bastards, the KLX did actually have some torque.
The Alpine was another tough one, 161 starters 46 finishers.
Another DNF for me. Don’t really remember it, I think the cold got too me.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Stockmans-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Stockmans-81-B.jpg)
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The Alpine was a DNS for me.
The KLX was in need of a rebore and in a bid for power I went the big bore option, only I became greedy in my quest for power and went the 290 kit instead of the 270 kit.
This meant that I had to split the cases as they had to be machined to accept the bigger liner. Several weeks should have been plenty of time but I didn’t get the cases back until Saturday arvo.
Took me 3 attempts to put the cases together with the gears actually engaging. As a mechanic I made a good sheetmetal worker.
I needed to be up at 4 in the morning to make the drive to the event so once it got to midnight I threw my hands in the air and went to bed, and stayed there.
It would be several more years before I could get my act together
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Alpine-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Alpine-81-B.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Alpine-81-C.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Alpine-81-D.jpg)
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Just reading about the spoke problem with your KLX. I had a friend who had one in 1980. He broke a lot of spokes as well. I'd never thought it was engine torque. I put it down to him weighing about 130kg.
What was your racing weight Geoff? (not suggesting this would be the problem).
Cheers, Grahame
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I know a bloke who broke a heap of spokes in his KDX175, without even riding the bike... :-X
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Just reading about the spoke problem with your KLX. I had a friend who had one in 1980. He broke a lot of spokes as well. I'd never thought it was engine torque. I put it down to him weighing about 130kg.
What was your racing weight Geoff? (not suggesting this would be the problem).
Cheers, Grahame
Ha, good on ya ;D
My racing weight back then was around 80 Kg's
Wish I could be back there now.
And I have since vowed not to let 'Fat Bastard' ride my KDX again ;D
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The Alpine was a DNS for me.
The KLX was in need of a rebore and in a bid for power I went the big bore option, only I became greedy in my quest for power and went the 290 kit instead of the 270 kit.
This meant that I had to split the cases as they had to be machined to accept the bigger liner. Several weeks should have been plenty of time but I didn’t get the cases back until Saturday arvo.
Took me 3 attempts to put the cases together with the gears actually engaging. As a mechanic I made a good sheetmetal worker.
I needed to be up at 4 in the morning to make the drive to the event so once it got to midnight I threw my hands in the air and went to bed, and stayed there.
It would be several more years before I could get my act toget
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Alpine-81-C.jpg)
I actually finished the 81 Alpine (#127) I found this an easier ride than the Devils Pinch
Evo
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Don't remember anything about this one, I must have entered it to have been posted the results
Can't remember if I Dnf'ed or Dns'ed
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Lima-81-A.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/Lima-81-B.jpg)
As we are talking about Ian Drydale in another thread you will note he finished in this one, XR 500 from memory
He dnfed the Alpine.
Also just noticed a young Arno Dnf'ed the Alpine too
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Also just noticed a young Arno Dnf'ed the Alpine too
Arno DNF'ed ;) he was riding his PE175 that day but I dont remember what happened to him. I will ask next time I see him.
Evo
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I see the Mt Despair Supa challenge results you got me in the hill climb but I pipped you in the hare n hound..
I also note my current Neighbor, Mr T Knox was at the pointy end of the 250 xperts much more than he lets on....
I didn't start the vic series till 82
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You also got me good in the MX section.
I was actually quite proud of my hillclimb test as a lot of the guys in front of me were experts, that KLX sure could go fast down hills.
I think it was also a bonus for me only having to go fast for 108 seconds
When events get longer than 2 minutes I start to fade
What bike were you riding that year John?
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I was on the KDX 250.
I botched the hill climb badly, had a great run up the hill, think I got 3rd gear and was fairly humming at the top. as I got there, I got the sun full in my eyes as I crested the hill and lost all vision!, went straight over the top (missed the track completely) locked the front brake up when I saw where I was going and slid all the way down to the bottom on my arse. picked the bike up, slipped under the bunting and roared back over the hill.
hilarious
One more thing Geoff, How did you post these up? I sent mick at EBT a heap of pdfs of my results but he couldn't get them to load. were these jpeg files or pdf's?
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Now that you mention it I do recall the sun in eyes moment and it was a bit tricky at the top.
I scan and post in jpg format, I should be able to change your Pdf's to jpg's if you want to e-mail them to me.
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82 Wonthaggi 6 hr Pony Express
Dangerous Dave and I teamed up but found my KX 420 quite the handful around this tight circuit
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-4b_zps8be7e7ac.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-4b_zps8be7e7ac.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-3b_zpsdb4aee27.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-3b_zpsdb4aee27.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-5b_zps53690d41.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Enduro%20results/82-Wonthaggi-5b_zps53690d41.jpg.html)
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Lots of familiar names in there! ;D
I reckon Tony Reefman might be the father of Wayne or Warren something like that.
Regardless, I've still got video of him cutting the course repeatedly to pass me at a motocross in Mount Gambier!
Yes, I do hold a grudge....... ;D ;D ;D
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I went the following year, it was hot and dusty, i still cough up that coal dust i reckon!!
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The Lima Forest Enduro was my first enduro
Does anyone remember the bloke on the PE175N who fell off the bridge and into the creek?
That was me