FTR Quad Scramble #3 Myakka City NOV 3rd

[mudnuri]

http://floridatrailriders.org/flyer/08_season/SADRA_QS_110307.pdf

Most of you know this property. Lot's of creek crossings and off-camber crazy stuff through the trees with canals right next to you. If I had to go tomorrow, I'd probably want some good tread for sure! That last race proved you can never be too prepared! With the weather we've been having, I'd plan on some extra tear-off's - hehehe!
Let's git it on!!

[Chillinthemost]

Shake and bake

[svtbolt04]

No fun run?! AWWW COME ON!!! lol ill be there to party.

[YFZ450-Tampa]

New rear break pads, greased out all over, some ride test this weekend and I'm ready for QS#3 ooohhh yeah, and yes Brian a set of big tires just in case lol.

[digginfool]

Something you guys might want to try the next time you find yourself in a slop-fest.  ITP makes a tire called the Blackwater and it's available in 20x12-9.  I run a set on my Raptor in late winter and late spring when riding out in the Holeylands and they work fantastic.  In areas where my Holeshots cake up and just spin, the Blackwaters chew their way through.  The only drawback, not that it matters too much for this type of riding, is that it is a heavier tire and you have more unsprung weight.  Of course, you can adjust your rebound and damping to take care of that if it bothers you.  Also, in drier areas with more bite, it can be a little more difficult to break the rear loose if you need to.  They're not too expensive.  You should give it a try, especially if you've got a spare set of rims sitting around.  Here's a picture of them.

[predatorracer8]

i was planning on this being my first race of this season, and still am but, i went to bms today and ask them about a problem i have...so here it is, i have an 05 pred 500 and it hasnt been starting lately cold so i have had to push start it the past two times, but when i get it started and its hot i can turn it off and start it rite back up, but if i let it cool down there is no way, so the guy said he thinks it is my starter teeth have broken off some of the other gear teeth by my fly wheel, sounds like that would do it, but why if that is the problem why does she fire when shes hot?? im gonna let them look at it he said he will try to have it to me by friday. but last time i had my other quad there it litteraly took TWO months to change the water pump, any ideas?

bu the way he said the loose teeth can ruin my flywheel if i risk it this weekend, it has had a weird kinda rattle sound lately but its been doing that for months and it will still drive perfect.and if i do risk it i wouldnt be able to do the dead engine start

[TRX450R_Racer]

i was planning on this being my first race of this season, and still am but, i went to bms today and ask them about a problem i have...so here it is, i have an 05 pred 500 and it hasnt been starting lately cold so i have had to push start it the past two times, but when i get it started and its hot i can turn it off and start it rite back up, but if i let it cool down there is no way, so the guy said he thinks it is my starter teeth have broken off some of the other gear teeth by my fly wheel, sounds like that would do it, but why if that is the problem why does she fire when shes hot?? im gonna let them look at it he said he will try to have it to me by friday. but last time i had my other quad there it litteraly took TWO months to change the water pump, any ideas?

bu the way he said the loose teeth can ruin my flywheel if i risk it this weekend, it has had a weird kinda rattle sound lately but its been doing that for months and it will still drive perfect.and if i do risk it i wouldnt be able to do the dead engine start

Does it idle Ok? Sounds like you might need a valve adjustment.

[predatorracer8]

idles fine, i can run it just as hard now vs. when she would start by herself, with no problems or girgleing. im not familiar with valve adjustments is it easy to do???

[predatorracer8]

by the way when i pull start her she needs a little convincing to wake up

[TRX450R_Racer]

I don't know how the valves adjust on a Predator. If you have some mechanical ability and a service manual you should be able to do it. Some applications require you to have shims of various sizes to adjust the valve and some don't.

[predatorracer8]

alrite ill do some research on that.. im like a intermediate mechanic skills, thanks for the help hopefully ill see you out there this weekend my name is jake.

[TRX450R_Racer]

We will be there. Come by and say hi.

Frank

[Turboderf]

Hey theres a nice pic of frank with team MX SOUTH

[TRX450R_Racer]

Hey thay a nice of frank with team MX SOUTH

huh???

[mudnuri]

I know what the problem with your Polaris is. It could easily be fixed if you just switched to a Yamaha   
I'm with Frank on this one. Get the shop/service manual. The owners manual is not for working on your quad. Find a Polaris website/forum and you'll find like minded people who can walk you through most any situation. Heck, I've even known some who lived close enough where they went over and fixed it for the guy!

[predatorracer8]

nah i like a reliable bike shes just goin through some problems.

[k-town quad boy #5]

so how does this work i was thinking about coming out and trying one? do you go ride it sat and sign up and race sun or what?

[predatorracer8]

you sign up in the morning depending what class your in has an assigned time lot that afternoon to race. its a 2hour scramble.you have to b e a

[predatorracer8]

you sign up that morning and depending on what class your in you have an assigned time slot that afternoon, its a 2hour scramble... you have to be a ftr member to race and some times a ama member, you have to have a kill switch, a spark arrestor and your pipe must not be over 96 dcb....

[mudnuri]

The races are on Saturday only in both series for the quads.
You can go to the FTR site and download the rules.
Sign-up is Saturday morning. So is practice.
This isn't an AMA sactioned event so you can save a few bucks.
It is a dead engine start with your hands on your helmet. Try to breathe and try not to wreck. Have a great time!

[k-town quad boy #5]

dang i was hoping it was sun because i have mx practice sat...
thanks for the info though

[mudnuri]

Come out and race XC. Once you do you'll never go back to MX 

[k-town quad boy #5]

haha i agree to disagree! i got to much money into my bike for mx to change back now haha, but ridin trails is fun thats how i started out. and kind of wanted to go out i got some bikes i need to get rid of 2 z-400s a 440ex and a 250r. i was thinking someone there would want one.

[YFZ450-Tampa]

Well, I took my quad for a ride on Saturday to make sure everything is OK, surprise surprise, hub bearings are shot, slave stocked on the axle, sprocket hub damaged, clutch sleeping, nice . . .  it seems like I have some parts to buy this week and make sure is ready for SAT   .

[mudnuri]

AGHH That blows!