Vital MX Pit Bits: 2024 High Point National 4

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6/18/2024 4:47pm
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Welcome back to Pit Bits from High Point! Here's the second part of our coverage, as we also had a Pre-Race Pit Bits (which you can click on right there).

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Morning glare... Michael Lindsay
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The things that go through your mind when you're blowing out a grip... Michael Lindsay
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A taped up but still performing Jett Lawrence. Michael Lindsay
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Why the white seat base? HRC uses plain seat bases to cover up their modified airbox when washing. Michael Lindsay
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We've seen this slightly different side-case appear on the HRC CRF250Rs when they run oil cooler lines, but right now it looks like a sensor is in place? Michael Lindsay
Lots of steel hardware in the HRC bike instead of swapping every bolt to titanium. It's all about finding the right feel.
Lots of steel hardware in the HRC bike instead of swapping every bolt to titanium. It's all about finding the right feel. Michael Lindsay
That's a few cables.
That's a few cables. Michael Lindsay
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Ziggy giving some lessons in proper sag measurements. Michael Lindsay
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A fairly straight forward setting sticker. Michael Lindsay
The Phoenix team has a fresh batch of CRM carbon tanks for rounds like Southwick, as they're larger capacity than the CMT ones.
The Phoenix team has a fresh batch of CRM carbon tanks for rounds like Southwick, as they're larger capacity than the CMT ones. Michael Lindsay
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Even factory teams use the ole 2x4 engine stand. Michael Lindsay
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Rabbit learned the hardway, do not get your hand mixed up in a high powered pressure washer. (It's rough under that bandage) Michael Lindsay
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Grant Harlan is using FCP's offset bearings, raking out the front of his YZ450F. This type of part has usually only been available to factory teams, and FCP now has it for current Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Honda models...with KTM, GasGas, and Husky coming soon. Check them out at FCPRacing.com. Michael Lindsay
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The ClubMX team had a full tent for High Point with the return of Phil Nicoletti and one of their amateur's doing a Pro National ahead of Loretta Lynn's. Michael Lindsay
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Phil Nicoletti runs the more "square" seat foam from GUTS, which our guy Jamie Guida tested for the sight recently: GUTS wide seat foam test Michael Lindsay
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Gotta play it safe. Michael Lindsay
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A modified kill-switch cover for Phil's machine. Michael Lindsay
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While everyone on the 25 team is on spring forks, Phil Nicoletti is on air forks. Michael Lindsay
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Radiator fan. Michael Lindsay
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Phil prefers a little rise in his Luxon bar mounts. Michael Lindsay
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Hello steering damper. Michael Lindsay
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Nicoletti uses Works Connections titanium footpeg mounts, which one the new chassis still lowers the pegs slightly, just not quite as much as the old chassis. Michael Lindsay
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At the top level, riders have had some problems with the YZ450F subframe mounts, so an extra mount is welded on the outside of the subframe, so the bolt has to pass through a mount, through the subframe, and thread in behind on the original mount. Michael Lindsay
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Coty Schock's Muc-Off/FXR/ClubMX Yamaha YZ250F. Michael Lindsay
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RP Race is out of Canada and we're starting to see their throttle bodies appear on a couple more applications. Michael Lindsay
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Some of the team's bikes have Moto Master billet calipers equipped. Michael Lindsay
It was a bit sloppy in practice from the rain the night before.
It was a bit sloppy in practice from the rain the night before. Michael Lindsay
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The Monster Energy Kawasaki crew was well equipped for a muddy morning. Michael Lindsay
All hands on deck when bikes are muddy, even truck drivers.
All hands on deck when bikes are muddy, even truck drivers. Michael Lindsay
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Clean. Michael Lindsay
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Radiator shroud extenders for the long-legged Jason Anderson. Michael Lindsay
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Drool-worthy Showa billet shock body. Michael Lindsay
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Just based on the last number, we'll guess that this is a .59N/m shock spring. Michael Lindsay
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The Factory Kawasaki team uses more than a simple brake disc guard, as this setup covers the whole fork lug and brake caliper. Michael Lindsay
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Justin Cooper's Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing YZ450F. Michael Lindsay
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Two things; one you can see the modified subframe mount as we mentioned on Phil's bike as well. Secondly, the engine mounts are as we pointed out in the last Pit Bits on Star's 250s. Michael Lindsay
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Want those forks... Michael Lindsay
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What's in the drawer? Any tool you need in the pit area. Michael Lindsay
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The AEO crew lost their awning during high winds in Thunder Valley, but KTM was able to get them one to use from an amateur support rig for the remainder of the Summer. Michael Lindsay
What's the contraption? A homemade boot dryer! See you all at Southwick.
What's the contraption? A homemade boot dryer! See you all at Southwick. Michael Lindsay
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Moto Braap
1 week ago

The Acerbis rubber frame grip looks a lot more effective and durable than the sandpaper stuff, I wonder how the riders feel they compare.

Big B is the bouncer for the bikes too.

Is that backup fuel in the Rockstar mule tank?

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Moto Braap
1 week ago

Maybe you will motivate some factory teams to stick with the rubber instead.  It doesn’t look like the standard grip tape lasts even 1 moto or less with the lack of adhesive grab power.  Not very gritty for gritty riders.

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