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Hello,

Newbie here, just checking if any members are near Houston Texas and willing to meet up and help on top end job. I would like to pay someone to come over to the garage and show me how to perform top end or even hang out for lunch or beer on me. Just an option I thought of. I am new to the sport of dirt bike and would like to meet similar folks.

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goodoboy wrote:Hello,

Newbie here, just checking if any members are near Houston Texas and willing to meet up and help on top end job. I would like to pay someone to come over to the garage and show me how to perform top end or even hang out for lunch or beer on me. Just an option I thought of. I am new to the sport of dirt bike and would like to meet similar folks.

Thanks,

something you though off huh ?
:snooty:

allright, best of luck to you :partyman:

http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 15802#wrap
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diymirage wrote:
goodoboy wrote:Hello,

Newbie here, just checking if any members are near Houston Texas and willing to meet up and help on top end job. I would like to pay someone to come over to the garage and show me how to perform top end or even hang out for lunch or beer on me. Just an option I thought of. I am new to the sport of dirt bike and would like to meet similar folks.

Thanks,

something you though off huh ?
:snooty:

allright, best of luck to you :partyman:

http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 15802#wrap
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:kick: :supz: lol, with the help of you I thought of it. Its worth a try!! maybe even fire up some good ole Texas BBQ while working!!!!!
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shoot, that makes me wish I was closer
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


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whats up Darrell, you know Im willing to help. I talked to you at cycle gear the other day
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KDXrider1989 wrote:whats up Darrell, you know Im willing to help. I talked to you at cycle gear the other day
How is it going man? Yes, I do I remember you from the cycle gear. Thanks for that good help. I went ahead and brought it to a local mechanic, he seems knowledgeable about what he is doing and the bike should be ready to roll on Monday. The mechanic son is actually the 9th best dirt rider in the nation. He practices every single day at B2 track in Needville.

Yes, please definitely, lets get together and you can help guide me through the process on top end the next time I need the job done. I will be back at cycle gear saturday or sunday for some riding gear.

Have you and the other guys met up for some riding? I plan to get trailer soon.

Thanks for the help.
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goodoboy wrote: I plan to get trailer soon.

you mean to tell me your from texas and you don't own a truck ?

whats wrong with you boy :snooty:

FWIW...this is how I roll ;)

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newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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diymirage wrote:
goodoboy wrote: I plan to get trailer soon.

you mean to tell me your from texas and you don't own a truck ?

whats wrong with you boy :snooty:

FWIW...this is how I roll ;)

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hahahahahah lol

I need something just like this for my 2003 Honda Accord Sedan 4 door. I need a trailer really bad.

How does your car pull with that trailer and bike? I will need a similar hookup. I am thinking of this setup: http://houston.craigslist.org/sno/4434798950.html
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That's a Harbor Freight trailer, you can buy a new one for under $300. Your car would tow that just fine, hell my street bike could tow that trailer w/a bike on it.
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the charger pulls just fine with that trailer, even with several bikes on it and the toolbox fully loaded
only time its tricky to pull is when your backing it up completely empty since it sits so low you cant see it until it kicks out sideways

I paid 400 for the trailer (used) 20 for the toolbox and welded a 2 foot extension to the tongue myself
pulls like a dream and I can fit everything I need in the toolbox, gearbag with helmet, gloves, pants, jersey, camelback and chestprotector, cooler, gascan, toolset, ratchet straps and other miscellaneous
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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lol I want a trailer similar to that one for my car, usually I load the bike up in my truck but the thing gets like 5 mpg :shock: ill be spending near $80 for a 100-mile round trip

but yes definitely, I've got your number still. I haven't gone anywhere yet, more than likely sometime next week or definitely the week after, ill let you know
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KDXrider1989 wrote:lol I want a trailer similar to that one for my car, usually I load the bike up in my truck but the thing gets like 5 mpg :shock: ill be spending near $80 for a 100-mile round trip

but yes definitely, I've got your number still. I haven't gone anywhere yet, more than likely sometime next week or definitely the week after, ill let you know
Sounds good man. Please give me call/text, I need some buddies to ride with although I will be the slowest. :supz: I stay on the beginner track til I get my skills to part. I want be doing any high jumps, just joy riding enjoying the fun. Mainly interested in trail riding. I am looking at a trailer now on craigslist, I need to buy.

I will be at cycle gear tomorrow to buy helmet, pants, and shirt. Oh yeah, and chest protection.
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diymirage wrote:the charger pulls just fine with that trailer, even with several bikes on it and the toolbox fully loaded
only time its tricky to pull is when your backing it up completely empty since it sits so low you cant see it until it kicks out sideways

I paid 400 for the trailer (used) 20 for the toolbox and welded a 2 foot extension to the tongue myself
pulls like a dream and I can fit everything I need in the toolbox, gearbag with helmet, gloves, pants, jersey, camelback and chestprotector, cooler, gascan, toolset, ratchet straps and other miscellaneous
Thanks,

I am looking for similar setup with my honda accord
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lol, don't expect that ricer to pull like my charger :lol:
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.


-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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diymirage wrote:lol, don't expect that ricer to pull like my charger :lol:
LOL hahahahahahahah, you think so? The specs say it can pull, so I am pulling.
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cant blame you

my dad has a hitch on his VW and that thing has a 1.7 or so in it...not even half the size of the charger (its only the V6 version but it makes for a nice little winterbeater)

sides, even a fully loaded trailer with 3 bikes on it and a buncha gear cant be more then 1000 pounds and you wouldn't even hesitate to put that big a load in the car if it was packaged as 4 or 5 or 7 young ladies :boogie:
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-1996 KDX 200 woods weapon (converted to 99 green body)
-1996 KDX 200 plated street toy (barney edition)
-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
-1997 KDX 220 project bike
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Come in on Sunday and I can hook you up, I'm off tomorrow
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KDXrider1989 wrote:Come in on Sunday and I can hook you up, I'm off tomorrow
:lol: :supz: I can sure use a hook up. Thanks,
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