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  @Nswhippas23010 күн бұрын

  do you think the rear shock would fit i have a 2004 crf230 and i need a new shock so will a crf150r rear shock fit

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  @lowbuckgarage110 күн бұрын

  @@Nswhippas230 I don’t think a 150R shock will fit on the 230 because of the piggyback reservoir will hit the airbox. I’ve used an XR250/350 shock (see video) which works pretty good, but the Hagon, or better yet, the Vonkat shock is waaaay better than stock.

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  @tombolton3278Ай бұрын

  Will you be racing this in 2024? See you there!

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  @thefarmkid1938Ай бұрын

  I know you made this a while ago but is it possible to get more information on what you did about the gas inlet fitting?? Thanks!!

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  @lowbuckgarage1Ай бұрын

  If you mean that it’s hitting the frame, First I just ground the frame a bit in that spot and used a thinner walled hose, just so it wouldn’t rub, It still rubbed just a tiny bit, didn’t really like that, so I scoured EBay and finally found a 90 degree inlet, pulled the old one out, pressed the new one in - much better. Use loctite so it won’t leak

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  @thefarmkid1938Ай бұрын

  Yes, is there any chance you remember any specifics on the fitting? I am going to do the same thing but can’t find a fitting. Also any advice you can give on how to switch the fitting over never done anything like that before. Thanks for the reply!!!

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  @lowbuckgarage1Ай бұрын

  @@thefarmkid1938 The fitting does not come out easy. I had to remove the carb, COMPLETELY DRAIN out any fuel, apply some heat, twist it out, it Will pretty much ruin the fitting by removing it, so make sure the new one will fit first. Good luck finding one, not that easy. Easier to just grind frame a bit, it’s a strong area, just grind small area minimum amount needed. Use a strong but thinner wall fuel line. Good luck.

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  @thefarmkid1938Ай бұрын

  I appreciate the help!! you don’t have any way to find the part that you ordered I suppose??

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  @lowbuckgarage1Ай бұрын

  @@thefarmkid1938 Sorry I don’t. but I do remember I had to sand off a lot of it with emory sandpaper to make it fit. it looked kind of like this one: www.ebay.com/itm/175680672890?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SVoiZd1EQBO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dUylyqUjRda&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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  @aaronward40482 ай бұрын

  I have an xr250 shock and was going to do this mod, but I ride tough single track in Tennessee/kentucky not MX. is this a good choice? Can the spring be changed?

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  Yes and yes. You’ll gain a lot.

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  @aaronward40482 ай бұрын

  Unloosen would mean tighten if it was a word. 😂 killer 230. Have one myself.

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  Untighten 🤣 I’ve since swapped the XR shock for a Racing Brothers, their shock was better except it lasted about 1 year then it blew up internally. “They wanted over $350 to repair it. “out of warranty”.

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  @aaronward40482 ай бұрын

  That’s what I’m running with 150r forks up front. I use it for tight single track here in East Tennessee. Learned a lot from your vids! And copied you a lot!

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  @@aaronward4048 Found a guy near LA Ca. who fixed the shock better than new for under $200. All good now. Thanks for watchin!

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  @jenniferallen67092 ай бұрын

  From kawarthas we love you😅

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  @icanseeyouallfromuphere2 ай бұрын

  Your videos are heroic 😂 so I got a 2004 FTR223 JDM import to UK as a donor bike, the engine is going in my 1981 XR200R, which is 4 kilos lighter than a stock crf230, nearly 10 kilos lighter than the FTR, the FTR engine is slightly more powerful from stock, and, all the CRF parts fit, I got a Athena 240 cylinder and piston kit, Psychic Valves, BBR cam, Wossner Conrod, WRP crank bearings and a Pro com CDI, thanks to yourself I now have a XR250 carb and just ordered a CRF150 Flywheel, all I need now is a set of rims spokes rim tape tubes and tyres and some powder coating, oh and I also got a alloy swing arm from a XR250 (needs machine/engineer works to fit the width of the 200 pivot mount) already have Maier mudguards and a vintage UFO headlight and LED indicators (it will be road legal) , ah 😂 and I have a 1986 CR125 front end and billet yokes, and a gps Speedo and digital tachometer...shock is a XR250 YSS from Thailand, fully adjustable......anyhows... thanks Mister, and thanks for being that genuine ex psychiatric worker, I met a few in my youth, a few, but very gracious people.

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  I see you are demented as myself. Sounds like a fun project. Your parts choices are good, I’ve heard the Athena kit is very good, though not sure about the BBR cam, I’ve heard they are not that good. Check out Gabe’s 230 racing exploits on Torture Test Magazine KZread, he’s young and hilarious. Good luck cheers and Thanks for watching.

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  @icanseeyouallfromuphere2 ай бұрын

  @@lowbuckgarage1 hi !! Okay thanks! 🙏🏻 Yeh I've heard one side and another about the BBR cam, but it's on CRFSONLY site ,, my exhaust front pipe is also non stock, I had a stainless larger bore pipe made rather than a power bomb one...anyways thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

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  @colinbowman88162 ай бұрын

  Where did you find that a 2021 CRF 250R weighs 204 lb? Honda says it's 237 lb wet, which is how you'd ride it. But if it were empty, that'd be 225 lb, which is a good weight for a 250 MX bike. And I dig the weight reduction project, but you didn't really answer why? If you wanted to moto, a used CRF250 can be found for less than $4k. do some maintenance the PO deferred, and you're way ahead in the capability of the machine. Clearly, you are capable of taking care of any bike, even ones with more frequent maint. requriements.

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  True. A CRF250R is a more capable bike hands down. However I wanted a simple air cooled, 6 speed and more importantly, Electric start bike so I decided to modify the 230. I mistakenly used Wikibikes for the weight info, my bad, and I believe they are incorrect or they mistakenly used specs from the CR250R two stroke - dry weight 205. Many sites show DRY weight - no fluids, at 213. I’m still under $4,000 with the 230 even with the addition of the CRF150R forks and Racing Brothers shock, massive weight reduction and engine mods. Granted, it was a LOT of work, but It’s now a very capable race bike in the amateur ranks. However It may be time to modify a 2006 up YZ250! Thanks for watchin! bikeswiki.com/Honda_CRF250

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  @rolandnhedbuenconcijo26382 ай бұрын

  Its stock motor could only produce 17.5hp

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  @lowbuckgarage12 ай бұрын

  True. This one has around 25-26 now.

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  @JEVILISEVERYTHING3 ай бұрын

  Real

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  @harveykasankarijo84533 ай бұрын

  Mine is not holding enough , what is the problem?

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  @lowbuckgarage13 ай бұрын

  There is a pedal height adjustment bolt at the pedal as well as adjustment nut at the end of the brake rod, try those first.

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  @harveykasankarijo84533 ай бұрын

  ​@@lowbuckgarage1 when i put my bike on middle stand and push on the pedal it hold , when i drive i dosnt hold enough

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  @lowbuckgarage13 ай бұрын

  @@harveykasankarijo8453 Maybe brake shoes worn out or contaminated with oil?

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  @harveykasankarijo84533 ай бұрын

  ​@@lowbuckgarage1oke i wil check but it is new one, thanks for the info

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  @christophermurray70273 ай бұрын

  Im 20 myself and I like to piddle around in the trails with my crf230. I worry about joint problems when I'm older with all the constant jostling around on the trails. Any tips you can share to me concerning preserving my joints?? You seem to be as limber as anybody!

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  @lowbuckgarage13 ай бұрын

  Lack of use destroys joints. Proper warm up, consistent everyday activity within reason and yoga stretching! My dad rode motorcycles into his 80’s he was always active everyday, walking, working.

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  @christophermurray70273 ай бұрын

  @@lowbuckgarage1 Thank you!!!

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  @christophermurray70273 ай бұрын

  what kind of hair product do you use?! Hair looks 10/10 before and after!

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  @MichaelSmith-fy9fj3 ай бұрын

  Im 51 still race woods and still love it and do a little mx also.oh yeah on a crf450rx

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  @bjmckay33 ай бұрын

  Great job mate 👍 and great video 👌

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  @louiswooley9663 ай бұрын

  Crf150 and 230 fork inter change?

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  @lowbuckgarage13 ай бұрын

  With the proper triple clamps. It’s a project.

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  @gladegoodrich22974 ай бұрын

  I'm 78 and in two years I'm going to kick Lars Larsons butt!😂

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  I had the pleasure of meeting him there last time. I’ll look forward to seeing you two battle it out. He’s still pretty fast.

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  @gladegoodrich22974 ай бұрын

  He's my hero! 80+ and still giving it hell. I rode those Glenhelen hills in the 60s on my Triumph Cub.😊

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  @Hondafortrax3004 ай бұрын

  Like your helmet,God is good all time, your a great rider and 🔧,nice shout out to your wife also,I too im blessed

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  @Hondafortrax3004 ай бұрын

  Meant all the time I get in a hurry 😆

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  @evrmc114 ай бұрын

  the bike you built dose it handle better than a xr 200 honda?

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Absolutely!

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  @MrBasildondave4 ай бұрын

  I see that you do not have the kick stand fitted, would this get in the way do you think? Also, I have converted my 230 to have a rear disc, I use the rear mounting bolt to connect my pedal return spring to. I am sure I can rework that though. Did your billet pedals not clash with the head of your plate mounting bolt? Great video, shows what can be done in a basic workshop.

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Thanks. I removed the kickstand for racing purposes only. Yes, I had to grind a little bit on the pegs inner part so they didn’t rub on the mount bolt. A little grinding on mount for braking pedal arm too.

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  @user-tl3gj3dj9i4 ай бұрын

  another fantastic idea!! my copycat machine (clone) in progress .THX!

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  @user-tl3gj3dj9i4 ай бұрын

  ok!!! rick ramsey the crf 230f information champion has gone out of his way and had his source make up more brake conversion bracket kits.(on his web page) I am happy now (crf150r fork swap on crf230f using 230f wheel)

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Hey that’s awesome news. Had a lot of people asking me about that!

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  @user-tl3gj3dj9i4 ай бұрын

  and thank you as well for the great video to motivate me to do the conversion@@lowbuckgarage1

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  @evrmc114 ай бұрын

  is 30hp on ur bike not enough power? or do you need a lighter better handling bike? How did you like the bike you burrowed?

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Like riding your tried and true, steady Eddy horse that you’re comfortable on, then jumping on a wild stallion. You don’t know each other, he’s very fast but unpredictable.

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  @fisherman6954 ай бұрын

  . " better to go fast on slow bike rather slow on fast bike " .. ... mark twian of Moto

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  @evrmc114 ай бұрын

  how much Horse power and how much money do u have in ur bike? Tom why not buy a yz or ktm 125?

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Yes horsepower is a problem, it’s maybe 30 if I’m lucky. I’m only about $3500 into it so that’s not bad, it’s been a fun project. Next project is likely a 250 2stroke CR or YZ.

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  @fisherman6954 ай бұрын

  Don't fill your gas tank past quarter full .. you save weight there to ..

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Thanks! I covered that topic in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWmj2KqolKWyk84.htmlsi=LfXwp2MJxm3ldOWF

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  @Startekselva4 ай бұрын

  Hi where did you bought all the parts

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Amazon and EBay. The Web cam directly from webcamshafts.com

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  @jeffbradshaw20114 ай бұрын

  last

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  ?

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  @jeremywilson71984 ай бұрын

  Great video, I’m 48 years old and it’s very comforting to see that I can have many more years of riding ahead of me. I’m in Ohio but my bucket list has riding at that track on it lol

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  No other sport like it. Take it slow. Thanks for watchin’ 👍

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  @keith_c4 ай бұрын

  Those late motos really suck there 😂🍻

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  @user-pm5vc7du8m4 ай бұрын

  Thank's. I will tell you Ralf and I will return 2024 to Glen Helen. 4 sure.

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  @bradtietz86364 ай бұрын

  really enjoyed the video...........thanks for posting

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  @sand-motox324 ай бұрын

  Thank you for this great video, enjoyable. Out here in New England about a half hour from Southwick. Cold and snowy right now. I’m eligible to ride your class, looks like a great event and fun weekend you had back in November. Good luck with the Honda 230 in the future, keep on posting videos.

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Thanks! Also, Kaplan’s fantastic cycle museum in New England!!! I hope you’ve visited there?

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  @ottokirk23254 ай бұрын

  Perhaps you ride more inspired on the wee bike, eh? You weren't in danger of over-reving the YZ, to be sure. You needed a 450 for that low rpm range. Gutted for ya on the blown shock. Time to step it up with a basket of spares. Like, bars, wheel set, perches, stawk engine, all levers and yup...a shock. Have a great year.

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  @lowbuckgarage14 ай бұрын

  Bogged the Yz 250 for sure. It was like jumping on a strange wild stallion that just to wanted to GO!

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  @ottokirk23254 ай бұрын

  That haul down South for your wife would make more sense to her if you have the spares. Help convince her for next year🤞

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  @gladegoodrich22974 ай бұрын

  According to my brother, the reason we like dirt bikes, is because we are too dumb to fly jets! 🙄

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  @WonderBoy04034 ай бұрын

  I dreamed of being a fighter pilot 😂. I watched Top Gun religiously. The dirt bike has been by far the best thing on earth. Surfing, snowboarding, booty, all behind the feel of riding a dirt bike! I call it sexy time, you just feel sexy af when you're riding good.

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  @douglaslangham44174 ай бұрын

  Great series,,,,I hope to be there someday soon

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  @robbgnarly5 ай бұрын

  cool project. I bought my son a klx125 and did a KX85 front end and rear shock . that bike is awesome now. wish i would have done a video on it. way easier than people think it is.

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  @curtcolo5735 ай бұрын

  I’m 50 and you said I do my own VIDEO TAPING 😅😅 old man some have fun!!

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  @lowbuckgarage15 ай бұрын

  Oops! Dated myself didn’t I. Video RECORDING from now on! 😁

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  @zackk6955 ай бұрын

  I thought the video was great and I think your accident was you unfortunately. Still a great race. My concern there was I don’t see flag men so it made me very nervous when you hit the hills. I think there could be a bad crash without some flags

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  @gladegoodrich22975 ай бұрын

  Understood the Swedish and the German guys perfectly. What language was that guy from England speaking?

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  @garygrunst1405 ай бұрын

  Love the vidieo. Im 63 years young love the sport much love from oregon

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  @richarddevaottien77245 ай бұрын

  The perfect hobby to ruin the rest of your life through injury

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  @lowbuckgarage15 ай бұрын

  No doubt, the danger is real. With so many choices and options to ruin our lives, drugs, crime, drinking, video games, porn, endless entertainment, cults, idol worship, you name it, it’s so hard to choose.

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  @sharpeningman94815 ай бұрын

  Excellent riding

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  @michaelstanley96356 ай бұрын

  Not too bad, the YZ250 was definitely a HUGE upgrade, you handled it well for your 1st time out. Thanks for your passion and comentment.

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  @lowbuckgarage15 ай бұрын

  Thanks! The YZF was much more fun in next moto.

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  @abpob60526 ай бұрын

  Makes me sad when I watch guys needlessly crash themselves in the first turn. At this age hitting the dirt is never worth it. Take your time and let the group spread out a little and then start racing.

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  @lowbuckgarage16 ай бұрын

  Sound advice, although working your way through the pack from the back has its risks too.

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  @kimberlybronson7176 ай бұрын

  Very cool.

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  @dougcoleburn15796 ай бұрын

  As always I enjoyed your video. I had a 2016 YZ250f and loved it!

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  @cheto29526 ай бұрын

  You over shot a jump not by much and screamed like a little bitch. Really dude

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  @lowbuckgarage15 ай бұрын

  Guilty as charged. 😂

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  @markmichie17386 ай бұрын

  Didn't sign up for art class, it's motocross. love it.

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  @lowbuckgarage16 ай бұрын

  I know right? He redeems himself in moto 3.