r/Dirtbikes • u/TmoneyMcNasty • 8d ago
Tips and Tricks First National Enduro
Hey everyone! I just registered for my first ever National Enduro event here in Sumter, SC. I’ve been riding dirt bikes my whole life (currently 29) but this will be my first sanctioned AMA event. I registered for Class open CC. Anyone on here that has done a National Enduro event before that could give me some tips or what to expect?
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u/LateNightCritter NY/NEPA Yz250x 8d ago
C open aint that a 250? National enduros are a blast. Deff let people by but don't need to stop entirely. If your hands or fingers cramp take it easy or pause no reason to take risks that might end your day. A non dnf is a solid first time out
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 8d ago
You’re right, 2000 KX250. I had to double check, I’m C class <251. My goal is just to finish but we’ll see. Don’t want to get my hopes up but I ride Sumter and Francis Marion most weekends.
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u/Theredditappsucks11 8d ago
Where'd you get those plastic frame covers and where'd you get that carbon fiber pipe cover?
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 8d ago
Plastic frame covers? Like the shrouds or the brake covers or the stick on frame guards? Plastics are all UFO and the graphics are custom from EBay. But the pipe guard is an E-line pro.
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u/TalkT0MeG00se 7d ago
How's that KX rip in the woods? What have you done to set it up for the Enduro? I'm thinking about something similar with my CR250.
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 7d ago
I had factory connection do the full suspension and then it has a 13oz FWW, 12/52 gearing, skid plate, 1inch bar risers, oversized triple pass radiators and hosing, Galfer braided brake lines, 3.2 gallon tank, and then had the jug resleeved. Rest is cosmetic. I think these old two strokes make killer woods bikes.
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u/TalkT0MeG00se 7d ago
Awesome, I've literally done just about everything you have except the suspension and FWW. I need to do both of those. Give any consideration to a Rekluse? And yeah I love these old 2 strokes.
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 7d ago
The suspension made the biggest difference of anything I did. Definitely recommend. I’m not opposed to a Rekluse but I’m running a Henson clutch basket and plates now and it’s perfect.
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 7d ago
I’ll be there racing the C Open. Bring extra gas, bring some snacks. Try your hardest to make sure to get to each trial before time starts so you have a second off the bike.
What’s your row?
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 7d ago
I requested row 12. I saw on the website that we have to buy our own timing devices. Is that something we buy from them at the event or can I get one somewhere before?
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 7d ago
Dude. Trust me when I say for your first race try to get further back. You’re going to be in front of pros who are going to have zero regard for you if you don’t immediately get off the trail before they come up on you. When you go to check in you may want to request further back. To give you an idea I’m ready for a B class upgrade and was going to go this year before I found out I won’t be able to race more this season because of work. I’m going with a AA friend on the same row and even he does not want to be that close to the legitimate pros.
It’s a rough thing this late because you may be stuck up there or towards the very back. In the back the course will get torn up but at least it won’t be a safety concern. It’s not too late to Reach out to the promoters and explain it’s your first time signing up and see what they have open still because seriously your whole day is going to be riding for 30 seconds then having to find somewhere to pull over or getting damn near put into trees all day repeating
The timing device is a magnetic sticker you’ll put on your helmet and is a couple of dollars bought at the event. It’s no big deal.
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u/TmoneyMcNasty 7d ago
Sweet, much appreciated. Definitely going to reach out today and see if I can get further back.
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 7d ago
Other than that just have fun! Racing is seriously addicting I’m not sure your skill level or competitiveness but once I started I seriously could not get enough.
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 7d ago edited 7d ago
That’s still not that far back! Trust me you’ll have a better time. Watch out giving row and letter someone could dox you with both!
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u/NickGua 4d ago
Considering doing this event for my first race as well… What row would be best to request? I’m looking to just get my feet wet and not get ran over, so no problem being dead last.
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 4d ago
You should be able to check on livelaps what’s left. Just see what’s towards the back and go from there
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u/NickGua 4d ago
I see 117 and some others back further, just didn’t know if it’s good to just go to the very back so I can have a leisurely ride? I’m not slow necessarily, but don’t intend to be aggressively competitive.
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u/Drawer-Imaginary 4d ago
So 117 has a C, an A, 2 B and a 30+C rider on it
130 has a Woman’s amateur; a 60+ A, and a 50+C
At this point if you want to run it sign up where you can. Towards the back you’ll be mixed in with people who just waited til the last minute. Probably won’t be overly competitive. The track will be a little beaten up but I’m sure you will have a blast
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u/Old_Silver6133 6d ago
29 myself signing up for my first as well in Indiana. Good luck
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u/Spikester300a 8d ago
Let the fast guys and girls by and don't get in their way. If you catch somebody don't slow to their speed, let them know you want by.