Desert 100 4/6-7 Who's going?

I'll be there. Dragging along a couple of diesel riders (DRZ and WR400, plus a KTM 250F). First time over for me, probably more miles in one day than I have ridden the last 12 months. Stoked.

Ninja edit- Here's my attempt to get some nutrition advice for the D100. I got some good stuff, but I think that my plan will be a bit different than the Paleo stuff.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14429
 
D 100

That's a good idea for the nutrition.. but for me I rode for 1.2hrs last weekendbefore that in aug. Not the best idea, but I can't miss it.

It is a lot of fun, just to be there. I am doing the ironman, and possibly racing sunday also.
I will probably be the only person with a Westfalia and a gasgas on the bumper rack.
 
I'll be there. Leaving Friday, afterwork...12:30 pm. Taking the son-in-law. I have to ride a rice grinder...1 GG needs an engine rebuild. The other needs a suspension redo for my +sized manform. I live close to LTR so the suspenders won't spend any time, in the mail:D D100, here I come!
 
I'm not going to make it to the Dez for the first time in quit while.

Not because I cant, because I'm not prepared. You guys probably know this is the type of race you must be focused and prepared for if your going to go for the win. I'm not.

The penalty for not being focused there could be your last, or be your last on a bike.

I haven't been on my bike since the 24 hour of last October cause I couldn't afford it. Been out of work since November.

Things have changed for me recently, landing a good job and going back to work this week. I am actually putting on my freshly overhauled LTR sponsored suspension back on the 300 today. I'm really looking forward to getting back to my weekly riding, then racing as soon as I get back up to speed.

You guys have fun in the sun ride smart and put Gas Gas up on the results page.

Roscoe

P.S. I haven't forgot about the annual Gas Gas riders club ride I host. I will be looking over the race schedule and mine to see the options I have to hold it. Keep an eye out over the next couple days for it in this Western U.S. section.
 
Last time I raced the D-100 was in '09. What an awesome event!

My .02 if it is your 1st time or you are not a desert guy is to pace yourself. There will be plenty of guys who start off with their hair on fire only to bonk, crash or run out of fuel. Pace yourself and you will pass 1/2 the field by mile 30. Make sure you have enough fuel for you and the bike and be prepared for possible flats. Run your tire psi a little higher than normal to prevent a flat on the high speed terrain.

Oh yeah, prep your hands! Snug gloves with baby powder or palm savers is key.

Oh yeah, when you pit at mile 50, have a snack ready, change googles and take a minute to wipe off your face with a cool damp towel.

Oh yeah, have fun and be safe!
 
firffighter said:
Pace yourself and you will pass 1/2 the field by mile 30.
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Exactly what I was told by a D100 regular. I got into my notebook, and went through dates of pics & vids...I've pushed your old bike right to 100 hrs since I got it. She's stripped down, ready for an engine overhaul & updated bodywork. My other GG is almost ready to go again. I don't like only having 1 machine.
 
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I have been there a few other times. And just go to have fun, usually do 3 laps of the poker run course. Have not done the race, but maybe this year. A friend that is going want's to enter race, so maybe.

I Would have no intention of winning- it wouldn't be possible for me anyway. just to say I raced it would be good for me.

Hopefull I will be there by 2p Friday, Anywhere you go in a VW van takes longer.
 
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well my buddy backed out today. I guess its just me, almost there
 
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I'm not going to make it to the Dez for the first time in quit while.

Not because I cant, because I'm not prepared. You guys probably know this is the type of race you must be focused and prepared for if your going to go for the win. I'm not.

The penalty for not being focused there could be your last, or be your last on a bike.

I haven't been on my bike since the 24 hour of last October cause I couldn't afford it. Been out of work since November.

Things have changed for me recently, landing a good job and going back to work this week. I am actually putting on my freshly overhauled LTR sponsored suspension back on the 300 today. I'm really looking forward to getting back to my weekly riding, then racing as soon as I get back up to speed.

You guys have fun in the sun ride smart and put Gas Gas up on the results page.

Roscoe

P.S. I haven't forgot about the annual Gas Gas riders club ride I host. I will be looking over the race schedule and mine to see the options I have to hold it. Keep an eye out over the next couple days for it in this Western U.S. section.
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Roscoe - Congrats on the new job!
 
Thanks guys.
Yep it feels real good to be able to continue my life's plan and feed that dirt bike addiction.

By the way my life's plan is to ride em till I can't anymore. :)
 
Me too. Last year in Feb. we made it down to the Mojave Desert and rode twice a day for a week. My knee's have been painful since. I'll find a way around that. I can't get enough of single track and exploring.
 
Hey Roscoe glad to see that things are back up and running! When you are going over your schedule,don't forget to work in a weekend for the Little Naches.
 
I'm officially out...My commuter truck is slipping between 2-3 gear. Damn! I guess I shouldn't complain, as it's got +230k on the clock. All the cash I been hoarding for tires, parts, ect. Just went to the '78 Powerwagon resurrection fund. Good luck everyone, and get to the finish, in one piece:D
 
Desert 100 with a fork tool?

I finally made a tool to adjust my PFP and the left fork cartridge moved with the PFP adjuster slightly. And I can visibly see that it is protruding more than the right ,Anyway.
Does anybody that is going have the tool to tighten/loosen the cartridge? and are you going to be there on Friday? I am hoping to find a tool to tighten the catridge as it is bugging me that it is not completely tightened.
Thanks
 
In years past TBT Racing and Pro Circuit(?) have been there doing suspension tuning and rebuilds (TBT rebuilt my kids shock for $100 there one year). If nothing else you'll be able to find a vendor there to help you out.
 
fork tool at D100

I didn't find a tool to use today, so hopefully a vendor at the event will have one I can use quickly. otherwise I am just going to run it the way it is.
I am almost ready, I have a pile of stuff ready to load up first thing in morning, can't wait !
 
Leaving in 10 minutes! All loaded up (van and trailer, too :D ), ready to hit the road. Stop in Ephrata for whateves, and then carve out a camping spot. Look for the green dodge Metro van with an open trailer, KTM 300, Black and white GG 300, and a WR250R dual sport.
 
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