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steve fracy

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  1. Ishy: When it comes right down to it, I'm in the same boat as you. I just love to ride my bike, looking forward to riding the 240 too. It just struck me as odd when I looked at those old results, that's all. Not trying to stir any **** up at all, but curious to see if anyone has given any thought as to where things are heading?? Bikes used to be half the price they are now, and that surely has to have some bearing. What will happen if we all just take the attitude of just worrying about what happens in our local area and regions?? I don't know. I think the specialty events will always have lots of riders because they are fun and cater to a larger amount of people! Getting 240 fettled for Easter Weekend Extravaganza! Your have to make it Ish! Cheers, Steve :santa1:
  2. I was rummagin around the other day looking for some old Fantic memorabilia to go with my 240 twinshock that I'm working on, and I found a ton of old Trials Competition papers with write-ups on Nationals from the late 80's, and results sheets. I was still riding Champ class back then and, I was quite interested to see the not only the number of riders entered, but the actual points spread between 1st and 10th. First off, every event I looked at there were at least 20 rider's in the champ class. Other than the top 2 ( Scott Head and Ryan Young) the rest of the guys in the top 10 could almost be interchanged from event to event! These were all impressive rider's too! Mcneal, Webb, Commo, Stites,Pyle, Manniko, just to name a few! In the results I looked at, rarely was there ever more than a 15-20 point difference between 1st and 10th! When I look at the results from this past years Nationals in the Champ class, I see a dramatic difference! Rarely is there ever more than 10 riders. The difference between 1st and 10th is almost always about 70-100 pts depending on how tough the event is! In my estimation, the bottom couple of guys riding champ would be doing a lot better off riding the Expert class, but then there are even less guys riding champ. My question is, ( a good one for you Ishy) how have we come to this?? I mean, I know why, but, what are all the factor's contributing to this?? Was it not better back then when so many more rider's were capable of winning? What can we do to get things back that way?? To me it all stems from the World Rounds and the FIM. This made me think of Ishy's theory of how perhaps all the World Rounds should go back to complete no stop! I know I have always hated that idea, but it seems the World guys are unfortanately putting themselves too far away from the general trials public and club riders. In the eyes of the factories, surely that can't be all good! Pretty soon, who will be able to ride anything other than elite 20 or 30?? Just some thoughts. I thought it might provoke some good ideas and maybe some solutions!! Cheers, Steve
  3. A huge congratulations to Ryon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone in Canada is very proud of him and I hope that this gives him the boost he needs to win the Outdoor US Championship this year!! Next question is, was Wilson Craig riding or not?? Anyone out there?? Gotta get my dates better organized for next year as I was really hoping to make it to this one this year! Cheers, Steve
  4. I'd love to see Tony Scarlett make a comeback on the Yam . Or perhaps Steve Saunders would like another go too! Seriously, the previous post to mine seems to have a lot of merit in it! Reward the lad who won the championship!
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    04 Gasgas

    Although I only have an 02 Pro, ( and have had no problems despite most of the horror stories I hear) I could not believe the difference between my 01 TXT and the Pro! With the new suspension improvements and all the refinements, I can't imagine it getting much better! ( Yes, I've been saying that since my first Yam Mono). Seriously, if you already have a GG, you'll love the Pro. It will take some getting used to the light weight though. But, once you get used to it, you won't believe the difference! Cheers, Steve
  6. Joe: I feel your pain! I to tuned in and had the VCR ready to go, but saw that fascinating program on the sinking of the Rainbow warrior! Sure ties in nicely with your cool avitar though doesn't it?? Cheers, Steve
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    great idea

    Now, Now Vicx! If I let anyone else other than you how to correctly perform the "Raindance" what would happen then! Besides, from my one time experience in Scotland, no amount of praying, dancing, or pleading will change the weather! It's best just to forget it each night with liberal amounts of local ale administered orally! Cheers, Steve
  8. Hey Jay: I'm sure I mentioned it to you before, but I have a Hodaka trials bike sitting out back in the shop! Bought it for a project way back in the early 90's. It ran Ok back then when I bought it, but haven't touched it since. If and when I find the time to restore it, I'd love to come down for the Hodie Ho down. Cheers, Steve
  9. Great job Andy!!!! Jeez, Ringo the king of Montesa though?? Well, I see that I might be the first Canuck that has posted on the new site. I'm going to help spread the word. Will we see Lane come back too?? Thanks to Al B and Ishy for the emails telling me about he switch! The old one has already been deleted from the favorites list! Cheers, Steve
 
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