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Alright during my time out I made a website that I will update regularly. Mayhem Monday? Wipeout Wednesday? Taco Tuesday? (thats real my kids favorite and it can be any day of the week because they don't know they're kids!) https://www.teamdan69.com In other news, Monday I mail out an XR flywheel to get a diet and my number decals /should/ be here 
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Go Team Dan!
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EX250 Type R posted:Alright during my time out I made a website that I will update regularly. Mayhem Monday? Wipeout Wednesday? Taco Tuesday? (thats real my kids favorite and it can be any day of the week because they don't know they're kids!) Serious question: what does the shirt look like and would you send me one if I supported you?
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Apr 13, 2015 08:26
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Shirts are probably going to be white with the black logo with a large 69 on the back jersey style, but nothing is set in stone. My t shirt making friend is on vacation right now, but I hope to have all that sorted out in the next few weeks. And of course I would Slavvy, I am not a monster! 
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Apr 13, 2015 13:18
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I am waiting on the USPS to bring me parts that were supposed to be here thursday. Since I am unable to ride, I would like to introduce my newest TEAM DAN 69 rider Animal!! and her debut film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvBA80lYaa8
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Apr 18, 2015 17:39
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Hahaha that video is the best
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Apr 18, 2015 18:09
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Haha cool video. Cracked up at the dog offering its support in the beginning.
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Apr 18, 2015 18:36
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Haha ..what is that song called?
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Apr 18, 2015 18:37
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Shimrod posted:Haha Uptown funk yo. Excellent video.
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EX250 Type R posted:I am waiting on the USPS to bring me parts that were supposed to be here thursday. Since I am unable to ride, I would like to introduce my newest TEAM DAN 69 rider PW50?
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Apr 18, 2015 18:44
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That's an adorable video. How old is your daughter and what is she riding?
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Apr 18, 2015 18:45
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Her PW50 and she is 5. She has been scared of it the past two years but now she is dominating on it and is in love. The front suspension compresses and the front tire will knock the spark plug boot off though. Not sure how to fix that.
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Apr 18, 2015 20:06
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PVC pipe spacers inside the forks.
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Apr 18, 2015 21:53
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EX250 Type R posted:Her PW50 and she is 5. She has been scared of it the past two years but now she is dominating on it and is in love. The front suspension compresses and the front tire will knock the spark plug boot off though. Not sure how to fix that. That is awesome! My fiance and I totally want one now (kid or bike, makes no difference). There are actually some pretty  videos on youtube of PW50s.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqL6jJD_8F0
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Apr 18, 2015 21:55
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Thanks Slavvy I will check into that. I take it you mean cut a section of appropriately sized pvc and drop it into the inside of a fork leg? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5ENFzmXvY
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Apr 18, 2015 22:44
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Yup. Also a good way to set preload on bikes with no preload adjuster like hyosungs, CB hondas etc. You use PVC cause it flexes/compresses on bottom out so it'll stop your plug boot getting bumped without loving the forks.
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Apr 18, 2015 22:56
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 Just a little connector thing stuffed into the wire. I punched a hole in the end and crammed it on the plug. Runs great now.
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Apr 19, 2015 21:23
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A+ video
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Apr 20, 2015 22:16
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So this is why people have kids. She's tearing it up out there.
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Apr 30, 2015 11:25
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Avatar opportunity blowing up that dudes face
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Apr 30, 2015 13:48
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Welp what's the gofundme link again, #teamdan69 needs our help
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Apr 30, 2015 15:19
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I ain't getting put in the corner again
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Apr 30, 2015 15:29
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 It's time to go (baby) racing
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May 9, 2015 12:44
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIOIPz8-O7Q XR100 supermoto race (with bonus lap because im a newb) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4QqHFlFK1U GP50 class on the same bike, just asphalt. The rear chatters and hops a lot on the fast turns and the suspension oscillates when i come off the throttle in 3rd into what I think is turn 2. I think if I get the stiffer bbr fork springs it will eliminate the suspension bouncing, which could be in turn the cause of the chatter. idk
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May 11, 2015 16:55
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That looks like way more fun than enduro or harescrambles. Sign me up
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May 11, 2015 18:04
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It is about a 30-45 minute drive due south of Fryeburg Me / Conway NH and totally worth it. The mix of people with different levels of experience, age, and money was interesting but everyone was very friendly and helpful. Next race is a double header June 6th and 7th and an away race at (I think) VIR in July 18th/19th. It has been recommended to swap in 20wt fork oil and 1/4" spacers so I have fork oil on the way and we'll see if that sorts out the suspension.
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May 11, 2015 18:34
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 Flywheel machined by Firepower Minis. I didn't weigh it before I shipped it but it is 11.6oz lighter than my other flywheel.  I shortened the chain and cleaned and lubed it. Got the flywheel on and tried to clean up some of the dirt and gunk off everywhere. The forks are off and and I am going to swap 20wt fork oil in them with some spacers to hopefully eliminate the suspension oscillations and chatter. With luck that should be completed by Friday and I should begin track construction to spice it up a little.
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May 12, 2015 18:48
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 I put in 20wt fork oil filled to 4" from the top with 1/3" stack of washers on top of the spring, I don't have a test track so I will have to wait until the next race weekend (June 6th and 7th, double header weekend) to find out if things are better/worse/etc. Flywheel was installed and I had mixed opinions on it. I think my idle was set way too low which gave me some troubles with restarting with a hot engine. The flywheel took some getting used to and I was stalling a lot, but now that I set the idle higher, things are much nicer. I can definitely feel the motor rev faster and I think strong valve springs are going to be next.
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May 22, 2015 17:14
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Round 2 double header race weekend begins #TeamDan
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My luxurious accommodations. I forgot tent stakes so I had to drive an hour to Walmart for some since no store in between carried them A variety of some of the bikes involved in racing.  Whacked an apex thing with the foot peg and this was my result.  2nd place  The bike had/has serious issues but there is plenty of time to work them out. I broke a spoke the last race so the rear wheel needs a lot of attention and also needs rear wheel bearings and I am going to change out sprockets to -1/+2. It also appears the oil seal behind the drive sprocket also seems to have become an automatic chain lubrication system. My work is cut out for me but there is plenty of time.
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Jun 8, 2015 12:23
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Are you allowed to change rim sizes and is that possible on an XR100?
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Jun 9, 2015 01:35
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Yes, there is a father/son duo that run the same classes I do that have 17s with slicks. I guess the track owner stumbles across all sorts of things on his racing travels and is a great source for used 17" slicks. Apparently it isn't super tricky because the CL? CB? 125 used stock 17" wheels that lace in the same pattern as the XR 16s.  The only example I have of what was happening, it was quite a handful.  Lots of fun despite the problems though.
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 Birthday present to replace the cheap chinese garbage that I had  Also got a new pair of boots to replace my old ones that died on their third season of service, rip
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAJTP3UIF1Y No training wheels, no problem. Told him to get it done and he nailed it. His name is also Dan and he too is a biek-a-holic, at just a wee 3.5 years of age.
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You've got some hardcore kids, man. 
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Jun 22, 2015 17:13
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You are raising your children in the objectively correct way.
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Jun 26, 2015 04:15
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 The black rubber inlet on the cylinder head failed and was sucking in unmetered air. The part has two unconnected aluminum sleeves surrounded in rubber. It gets hot and the rubber gets soft. Because the carb mounts directly to the inlet, it puts pressure and stress right in the middle where it is just rubber and forces it to flex and bend until it wears a crack in it. I tried to half rear end a fix but it is just fully replaced at this point. I swapped some HD valve springs in the other day but decided to go hog wild and order a camshaft, CR85 1/8th turn throttle, and a larger carb. I am hoping I picked the correct ebay knock off carb but I will know more in a few days. The idea was to get a 24mm carb for an 83-85 ATC 200X but I don't think chinese ebay carburetor sellers have a standardized form of measurement yet. The outside appearance is basically identical but it is what is on the inside that counts. I have no idea what to expect from the cam but I will give it a try. Worst case scenario I end up getting an aftermarket head with oversized valves and make something interesting. My wife also ordered a new rear wheel which should solve my issues with wheel hop etc. I have been working waaaaay too much lately and the weather on my days off has been rainy, but one of these days everything will be sorted out properly.
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I don't have much in the way of pics. I have to "watch" the kids while wrenching which is like herding cats so I don't really bother documenting things. I tore the top end down to work on things and whatever. I installed heavy duty valve springs and a Kitaco cam. I think it is the Kitaco Ultra SE cam but I forgot to triple check the part numbers to be 100% positive. When I put it back together yesterday things didn't quite sound right. The cam chain or rockers or valve springs were ticking or clicking. It reminded me of when I was in high school and would run my 92 Subaru legacy wagon out of oil just about and the lifters would tick like mad. Anywho, I tore the bike down again today. Rechecked and retorqued everything. Found no issues but its quieter now so mission accomplished. When I tore the bike down the first time I was a little careless and nicked the crown of the piston:  I filed it down some, the bike runs and everything seems to be okay:  The real fun though is with the carb... So I have been interested in a larger carb for awhile. I tried to get carbs previous but the chinese ebay carb scene is tricky. I finally ended up with a "pz26" carb but the jets look like nothing I have seen online:  So fiddling around last night with some other carbs and carb parts I found that the "needle jet tube" or "emulsion tube" from the stock carb main jet fit the knock off. I have some spare round main jets in the perfect size from an EX250 jet kit I have kicking around. I put a 115 main in with the 40 pilot I normally run in the smaller carb. Smaller carb was 110/40. I took the stock needle, dropped the clip down one so it is now 2nd from the bottom. I installed a CR85 1/8th turn throttle with a cr85 throttle cable and.... wow, it rips. The throttle response is so crisp and the bike just comes alive. I do need to dial in the idle a bit, it doesn't want to start without half choke, but once it is going it runs great. Next up is getting the rear wheel set up, probably next week. Thanks to my wife I have a brand new rear wheel. I have a tubeless tire with a hole in it that is nearly the right size (100/80-16 vs 100/90-16) which came off the ninja in April. It is an Avon Viper Stryke front tire and I don't know how it compares to the Bridgestone BT45, but I have it and it is free and since it will be with a tube, there should be no problems.
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