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I had this on schedule with good intent. But now I need to move a bunch of gear (Moto, Tools and spares) from a storage garage to another location and Saturday 14DEC is the day..... Sorry all 1 less guy on task.

excuses.....#1 being 63.......rode the 2 loop 60+ class this year on the first minute of the 60+ class. I ended up 8th from 15 in class. My minute was noteworthy. And here are their 2 loop class finishes. Larry Roeseler HON 250(P1) (no intro needed), Reed Haberer KTM350 (P2) (always a fast solid ammie and great friend), Jeff Miller HUS 300(P4) (ISDE vet, Score 2024 racer) and me HUS 350 P8 excuses more- off the sofa ride, no training, barely any 350 seat time, cardiac issues last spring, loaded up with scrip meds that just kill my vibe. Did I have any fun? Yes at times....but very dry dusty conditions also added to the low stoke of this years event and diminished my motivation. Fact-- this event demands a training program (I know that from years of doing it) I slacked this year at an age where any slacking is a real issue!! Hey I did finish my alotted 2 loops!! So another finish after 30 years of racing this event. No reason at 64 not to roll on and do the full course in 25 as long as I make a great year of seat time and training.

`yes I am living. signed for the 60+ masters class . So I only need to complete the first 2 loops for a total @ 57 miles.

19in pure MX bike rear tire. Good tire for 19in MX 350/450 size bikes.

This is the big week for the IODE (International 1 Day Enduro). For the first time in a long time, I will ride the shorter version of the event in the 60+ Class MSTR (I'm 63). After some scary med stuff and lack of gym and moto seat time the 2 Loop 60 class is the safer better option for this year. I have been "racing" this event since 1994 as an amateur hobby rider basically a Novice B rider and up into the age classes as an A Expert (and trophied in all my classes at one time or another.) This event is noteworthy as one of the toughest North American enduros (and HS format as some events were). As well as being one of the ongoing independent classic events on the yearly calendar. For me it has always been me against the course, this is best way I have found to be in the best mental state, it has always been Larga y Dura. I am truly not ready this year as I have been in the past due to physical issues but also lifestyle stuff as well no gym, long vacation in Italy, only 5 rides on my new bike, not enough seat time!! I usually like at least 6 months to a year to get fully as one with my machine. Going from my long time 300cc 2 strokes to this 350 4 stroke is kind of a big change. My mental state is to go and ride this thing like trail ride(@) L1 25 miles, L2 35 then I'm finished this year the L3 of another harder 35 miles...,....not up for that no way. Maybe if things change 2025......

I holeshot the 60 plus class and was holding P1 for a time, got passed legit by a racing friend who is usually a tick faster than me, on the course, then due to not feeling strong took the bypass trail ( yes they incorporate bypass sections) to avoid a harder A section ( my body was not on point, more on that later), got passed back to 3rd held 3rd until very near the end and got passed to off the podium to 4th. I was exhausted (badly), I mean like close to pass out and was falling over in stupid places. Not normal for me ( the same for the Tecate Enduro the previous December) . Lesson------ pay attention to your body especially at this age. a few months later I had 5 stents installed in my coronary arteries after 2 heart attacks..........fortunate not to have .......stopped permanently at the Tecate Enduro and then here at this event. Genetics can be a bitch... no smoke, light drinker, good diet, gym time......still have high BP and clogged arteries.

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A bit late but the 2025 version is brewing now. It would be more comparable to a long loop GNCC race. Class line MX start quickly into a cattle chute to single file then onto a brilliant grass track then off into the hills. I think lap was about 9 miles. heading kind of east towards Tecate ( this place is south east of TJ on private ranch land.) They groups of La Perrada and Tractor Racing really deck the joint out with a stage food vendors a great pit area and even a mild e-cross section as you come into or out of the trails section. Lots of spectators also a kids race after the adult race. Lots of class choices up to 60+ Masters. Rancho Mejia off of the Blvd 2000 southeast of TJ is the location. A big mix of of some muddy sections rocky stream beds, rocky hill sections, some steep uphills and downhills and some smooth up on the mesa 2 track roads. A little bit of all terrain to challenge us. This is one of the local north baja events I recommend, it really is a fun and cool event. One that makes you feel like a Pro with all the fanfare!!! I will dig up some viddy for examples. Get In!!!!! "big triple jumps over high speed whoops?" NO zero on that, more of a mini Tecate enduro loop. Plush suspension smooth enduro power recommended.

RFS Reverse engineered From Sweden. These RFS powerplants have their roots going back to the air cooled Husqvarna 510s of the early to mid 80s and onto the LQ models of the late 80s and the Husabergs of the late 80s-90s, before KTM bought the company. I knew this but really had never seen the inside , especially the cyl head and cam box. I've always loved the cam lobe oil swimming pool that is cast in.

Great idea. My beef is the time. I'm at a point of refusing to drive during any heavy traffic stop and go conditions. If I'm not there you will know why, but 100% I will be there in spirit. Just my tuppence (whine).

I am 100% in agreement. The entire package is brilliant. Even in its super stealthy so called plugged up OEM setup, the thing runs flawlessly, and even does get "on the cam" nicely

Note I have been pleasantly surprised how well the entire package runs with all the gadgets including that weird screen thing exhaust tip. The FI factory tuning is setup flawless in its super quiet OEM state.

Nice machine, funny you mentioned new stiffer chassis. Friend and former ISDE competitor has pulled one of the head stay engine mount chassis screws in an effort to "soften" the chassis feel. In my opinion not such a good engineering solution, losing the triangulated structure of the piece. I mentioned variable thickness/tempered steel (CrMo) or some type of Al alloy, mounts may be a better solution. BTW this was just for conversation nothing more. PS you will feel the new chassis. Even without a sag set my 24 FE350w is much more a scalpel than my well set up 21 TE300i. The new series chassis is very very good. Hope all is well Pokey see you soon? Note- (some aftermarket company(s) are making variable engine mounts for different feel characteristics. Me personally would rather ride the machine as it was engineered and R&D'd at the factory. My tuppence.

Well first ride went well. 100% OEM stock, new chassis is great, suspension is very well done out of the box, even with my over the standard weight. engine is very mild and easy to control in OEM set up, more like a 250F with a boost of torque. Engine revs to the moon if you like. Front was tiny bit "skatey" if I weighted back too much, but thats a heavy guy without any sag adjustments. As a tough enduro bike, I think out of the box she is good as is. Super quiet and stealthy.