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Post by Doug on Jul 1, 2014 0:24:36 GMT -5
I was asked to promote this run, It has changed since the first version of three laps around the Salton Sea. This year it will start in San Diego, travel East over the mountains and down into the Imperial Valley to my old home town of El Centro the head north and go around thew Salton Sea and head back up and over the mountains to Escondido. We are talking about a grueling run starting at near sea level going up over a 550 foot elevation then down into the desert two near 200 feet below sea level, then riding up over winding mountain roads back over the top and into the North County of San Diego. If you have the time and the guts this would be a ride, 320 miles or more. You will go from beach to mountains along interstate 8, much of it has the old highway to ride on, I've been over all these roads as a kid. Would be a great ride for the brave. You would need a solid scooter to make it with the hill climbing on the way back over the mountains. Third Annual Salton Sea T.T. 320-Mile Extreme Endurance Race Entry List Revised: 28JUNE2014@18:45PDT Racing Number: #000 Entries are now open at: www.motorscooterlandspeedfederation.org Automatic/CV Scooter Classes: 50cc 70cc 100cc 125cc 150cc 175cc 1) #123 Alan Spears/Gilera “FXR” 175cc Runner 200cc 1) #264 Steve Bailey/Vespa 190cc* 2) #249 Kristina Bailey/Vespa 190cc* 250cc 1) #163 Stan Scott/Honda 250cc Helix 300cc 1) #126 Jeff Corsaro/Vespa 300* 2) #265 Michael Bailey/Vespa 300 350cc 400cc 1) #145 Linda Hurley/Yamaha 400cc* 2) #246 Lauren Knapp/Suzuki 400cc 500cc 600cc 1) #TBD Marta Woodfield/Honda 580cc* Open (601cc+) Vintage/Shifter Classes: 50cc 70cc 100cc 125cc 150cc 175cc 200cc 1) #251 Raven Fischer/Vespa P200cc* 2) #TBD Kevin Stram/Vespa 200cc* 250cc Open (251cc+) Sidecars: Class I: 50cc to 250cc Class II: 251cc to 500cc Open (501cc+)
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 1, 2014 7:52:44 GMT -5
How come nothing like this is ever in my neighborhood,,not saying my china girl would make it anyway..lol Sounds like a good time!
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Post by spunn on Jul 1, 2014 10:19:57 GMT -5
I wish I was in town for this! specially since I live in San Diego
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Post by rockynv on Jul 1, 2014 12:36:49 GMT -5
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 1, 2014 13:38:16 GMT -5
Saw a couple Kymco and SYM's in there,,that's cool...the Hondas don't impress me,,we all know they are the best..lol
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Post by rockynv on Jul 1, 2014 21:13:47 GMT -5
Saw a couple Kymco and SYM's in there,,that's cool...the Hondas don't impress me,,we all know they are the best..lol What is impressive to me is that the Sport City like mine made 3rd place despite the handicap they gave the Sport City and the fact that the rider had installed the wrong Dr Pulley Sliders in it so that the belt rode up too high and rubbed against the oil sump gasket damaging it requiring that he baby it until the next stop so the gasket, belt and sliders could be replace en route after cleaning up all the mess. If he had started off with the correct diameter sliders from the start he may have taken the top spot..
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 1, 2014 21:44:33 GMT -5
Saw a couple Kymco and SYM's in there,,that's cool...the Hondas don't impress me,,we all know they are the best..lol What is impressive to me is that the Sport City like mine made 3rd place despite the handicap they gave the Sport City and the fact that the rider had installed the wrong Dr Pulley Sliders in it so that the belt rode up too high and rubbed against the oil sump gasket damaging it requiring that he baby it until the next stop so the gasket, belt and sliders could be replace en route after cleaning up all the mess. If he had started off with the correct diameter sliders from the start he may have taken the top spot.. Wow,,I hear that,,very impressive but the Italians know what they are doing as well...lol
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Post by rockynv on Jul 1, 2014 21:55:17 GMT -5
What is impressive to me is that the Sport City like mine made 3rd place despite the handicap they gave the Sport City and the fact that the rider had installed the wrong Dr Pulley Sliders in it so that the belt rode up too high and rubbed against the oil sump gasket damaging it requiring that he baby it until the next stop so the gasket, belt and sliders could be replace en route after cleaning up all the mess. If he had started off with the correct diameter sliders from the start he may have taken the top spot.. Wow,,I hear that,,very impressive but the Italians know what they are doing as well...lol Marketing does not seem to be their strong point considering they took the Aprilia Sport City 250 that pulls like a 600cc sport bike and rides on 15 inch rims off the US market this year. Same fuel injection and engine control system as a Ducati too and will take some of the same control system performance enhancements. I know I got my $2,999 worth out of mine over the 3+ years since I purchased it new. With the 6,250 mile interval between oil changes you could ride it coast to coast round trip between oil changes..
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Post by bvance554 on Jul 2, 2014 0:25:18 GMT -5
How come nothing like this is ever in my neighborhood,,not saying my china girl would make it anyway..lol Sounds like a good time! Plan a route and lets go! Guaranteed better scenery than the Salton Sea
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Post by rockynv on Jul 2, 2014 3:42:35 GMT -5
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 2, 2014 7:16:59 GMT -5
How come nothing like this is ever in my neighborhood,,not saying my china girl would make it anyway..lol Sounds like a good time! Plan a route and lets go! Guaranteed better scenery than the Salton Sea Oh yeah!! You ever been on Pa. route 125 up by Shamokin,,way better than out west IMO ...its the Dragon Tail of Pa..
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Post by spunn on Jul 2, 2014 13:58:29 GMT -5
It's a great route, I frequent the desert out there in the winter. I also race SXS in in Plaster City, it's going to be fun too bad I'll miss it
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