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M5b is a great time. Biggest knobs on the market and last a long time and comes in the 140. For the second race I soften the front rear compression and that helped a lot.

You’re welcome. I like the race format of this one. As dusty as the courses are sometimes it was nice to have less riders on a course. It would’ve been terrible with more classes competing all at the same time. That’s probably why it’s run this way. And a 1hr race really just flew by. 4x25 miles loops! Woooo that will wear you out

Thanks

Thank you. It was a wonderful experience. Truly and honor to be with all of them.

I need to get a manual for it. I bought it used and didn’t get a manual. California does have some good riding.

@@hardcoreenduro Shouldn't be too hard to find a pdf of it online, using that it's great to ctrl-f whatever you're looking for. Really jealous of the trails yall have, not the same type of riding in Quebec at all

I dont know if there’s a designated stage area there. It was my first time there. I took minarets rd up to cascadel and turned left. Cascadel is just a dirt road. Found an open clearing about half mile in and parked. Just had the truck with me so that worked fine. I try to do as little off roading with the truck as possible and let the bike do the work. If you’re wanting to park closer to whiskey falls. There is a whiskey falls camp ground right next to the water fall that you can park at. It’s open parking. Just put whiskey falls camp ground in your nav and it will take you there.

A 300 is on the agenda for next year. I like the 2025 husky TE300. We had a Sea Bee on our flight and got to visit with him a little bit. So Thank you for your service as well.

Thanks Jack. That was my first ride on Trixie when I bought her was up to the lookout tower on bald mountain above shaver. Im a better rider now. Lots of trails back there I should go try out.

Right on. Hope they don’t go through the poison oak

I replace my plates once a year. I use Hinson plates. Usually $200 I tried a cheap brand that was $100 once and they only lasted 2 months so I’m sticking with Hinson But it All depends on how you ride and how change the oil out. I’m sure my clutch would go much further but it’s just insurance for me riding out solo to make sure I’m getting home. I always have a spare clutch pack ready to go.

I drill the plushie out 1” hole almost every inch

@hardcoreenduro ok appreciate it bro. I just switched from HD tubes to plushie in the rear. Not feeling it with the Ve33s. Too hard for sure... It's time for a new Ve33s. Imma drill some holes for this next tire...lol You da man! thanks again Subscribed 👊

@@yurperfect thanks. I also like putting 15 or more hours on the mousse after it’s drilled to get it nice and broken in for a hard enduro race. I feel drilling out and using it that day with zero break in the mousse is still to stiff. So if you can get it drilled out put hours in it then take it out and save it for race day. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new strategies of getting that soft tire. Next year I’m going to try a little bit bigger hole with 1 1/4” and see how that works

@hardcoreenduro oh yeah, man, I like that idea of getting one ready, then saving it for race day. I'll be experimenting too... Appreciate you sharing your experience... Happy Hard Stuff!!!

It’s a great ride. I broke my finger on the way back It’s never healed right

Just have to know your capabilities and carry the right gear. That’s a fun trail. I think there was a big fire there this year.

@@scottnance436 the door has held up fantastic. My sxs weighs 2000lbs and probably 2,200lbs by the time it’s packed loaded. It’s heavier than the original door but I can’t still lift it by myself. As I said in the video I could put heavier springs to help assist lifting it. But the winch is so nice. If you have the time and can install a winch or some motor lift system on the ramp door do it. I went cheap on my winch and that’s one thing I’m questioning how long it’ll last but so far it’s been great. I love the remote aspect too. The e-track on the outside has been great too. I’ve put my kids electric sxs’s on it. I’ve put Costco kayaks on it. It’s really nice to have that extra storage capability. My Rv is a forest river manufacturer. Don’t know if grand design makes theirs the same. I imagine they do. Go for it. And good luck

Hell yeah. I’ll take the credit lol

Hip!hip!!

That was a tough one. Just waiting for the temps to go back down

Thanks. For sure. New bike next year so I’m excited to see what I can do on it

I wish manufacturers would’ve just added at least two aluminum tubing rails on the door. They would be still extremely light and twice as strong

@@hardcoreenduro they should also have used epoxy and structural foam.

@@hardcoreenduro mine is decaying at the bottom. The luan, foam and outer skin. I'm thinking of just building a whole new core and moving the frame, using Azdel panels as the outer skin instead of luan and paper thin aluminum.

Thanks. It was a good whiskey. I always tell myself the bike can do it. The 450 is a beast.

@@hardcoreenduro I love that wide ratio trans tho so it gets me through a lot of stuff. Slipping the clutch and minimizing tire spin is key. Engine breaking on decline helps me out a lot to stay on the pegs and focus on that front tire. I only weight 186 with all gear on

Where I staged was right south of the first divide off of lavezzola rd. There isn’t a lot of parking space there. To trail head it’s about 2 miles. I went up sailor ravine rd to hit downieville river trail 10E02. That will take you up to chimney rock. None of the trails have direction sign on them but after riding the divides they looked like down hill runs. Very narrow and cliffy so watch out for head on traffic

Good info! Thank you very much

Sure that would be great

@@hardcoreenduro i sent him your link buddy, keep riding, and thank you for your service 🤘

Thanks. Trixie is a gluten for punishment. I like working on her too. Some people send their bikes off to a shop. I like working on my bike and enjoy my shop time. I definitely need to get better as a rider tho.

Ya I was a little rough on her. I had my up’s and downs. Some spots I hit really good. Other spots i was letting her fly hoping for the best. Towards the end my hands were just cramping too much I couldn’t open them up anymore. So had to call it.

Thanks. It was very nice to meet you. I hope to see you for the hard enduro series next year. Get that bike fixed and keep riding

Now you’re speaking my language. You’re a good rider I know you would do well on it. We need to get a ride together this fall.

Ya definitely gotta ride. I’ll keep in touch.

I ride a heavy 450 and I have a blast on it. Whatever you choose build your skills and force yourself to practice the small fundamentals. It will greatly improve your riding.

Thanks. Can’t wait for the next one

For a single race the main event of donner is harder. There’s just more obstacles. But as a race weekend I’d say KOM is harder as you have longer races. 5hr prologue and then 6hr main.

Ok thanks, badass videos!!!

Yes I’m doing it this year. I hurt my back last Sunday though tubing behind a boat on the lake. I don’t know how it will be feeling by this weekend. I hoping for the best.

@@hardcoreenduro I hear you stay out of the 4stroke class . Any reason?

The 4 stroke class treated like the As and pros in past races. So I would’ve had to do the pro lines. I’m not on that level yet. Intermediate is hard enough for me for a race. If I had all day I’d hit the pro lines but on a time cut off race I’m happy with the B or intermediate class

This race just had 2 loops. Each loop had 3 different test sections that you get timed on. There transfer sections in between the tests that you cruise on and you can take a break before you start your next test. Some guys take longer rests than others. Some guys just go straight into the next test race section. It’s up to you. They had a break between the first loop and the second loop. If your fast your actual ride time would easily be under 2 hours total. If you like me I was around 3hrs of ride time. This video doesn’t include my transfer sections or the waiting break I took to start the next test.

It’s been 2 years since I rode this trail. But looks like a big fire up there right now. I’m sure the will be closed right now. The borel fire. Contact forest department to be sure

I’d head over across the canyon to Shirley meadows There’s a fun single track up there that has a lot of flow to it called potato patch it’s 6500-7000 feet so a little cooler up there. Then north of that the bull run trail north of Alta sierra Slightly lower elevation but for mountain bikes only.

Thanks man

The square tubing was 1 1/2” x 1/4” thick aluminum I don’t know if all you hauler manufacturers are using the same dimension doors so I’d measure yours in a small sample spot to make sure the 1 1/2” square tubing will fit. Also your door will be heavier when finished. So either get stiffer hinge springs or make a system to raise it like I did. Now mine is still light enough to lift. But my wife wouldn’t be able to lift it on her own. It Takes some engineering as each trailer is different, but boy I sure love raising and lowering it with the push of a button.

@@hardcoreenduro thanks for the quick reply I can imagine how easy it is to open and close with the winch that modification is on the plan also where can I buy the tubing and hardware do you have the company name you bought the tubing from?

There are metal suppliers everywhere. Just look up a metal supplier near you. You’ll be able to get 20ft sticks of it or ask them to cut them for you. Should metal supply or iron supply Mine is a local store called Morgan slates metal supply But I guarantee you have a metal supplier near you

@@hardcoreenduro Thanks So much for your help I will check

They are on 2007 Wr250’s. I’m on a 2016 Wr450

Thx for getting back to me. If there's room to get in on a ride with you guys I'd like to join you 🤙

For sure. I like riding the hard trails if you’re into that email me at george@hardcoreenduro.com

Awesome. Yeah she’s big. But there’s bigger bikes out there. Guys are crazy out there these days. Really good riders too. Right I’ll say hi for sure. Just got new graphics in trixie she’s gonna be looking good for the race in

Thanks. Every time I use it I have a feeling of satisfaction and pride. It really works great. Was a lot of engineering involved but well worth it.

I don’t remember off the top of my head. I’ll check on the rig when I get a chance You’re talking about what I used to anchor the E track right?

I used 12-24 x1 1/2” self drilling metal screws

The best hard enduro riders in the world are competing in FIM competition, so they need a tire with the baby knobs. Michelin is great for that but gives up a lot of soft terrain performance compared to tires with more knob height.

@@OtisFlint extreme enduro is fim regulated only from last year. All the years before you could use any tire. But also there are many high level extreme races outside fim and still everyone uses michelin or similiar soft fim tire

​@@maucina12 Most of the time it's because they know and are comfortable with it.

@@leftyeh6495 dont know if you noticed, cody webb and trystan hart are running dunlop FIM 140 rear tire in US hard enduro events like TKO or tough like rorr. It is easier to find grip with them in soft ground than finding grip on rocks with other tires

They just announced it! 140 jx8 and a new 140 wide FIM style tire (kinda like Michelin extreme, Midas, ect)

Soon

What are you using for those conditions?

@@hardcoreenduro mitas 754 xt, regular ve33, at81 non ex.

Gummy tires in the California Mojave and Arizona Sonoran Deserts are a God send. For off camber, dry, decompose granite, and rocky ledges my set up is Golden Tyre 90/90 up front and the IRC VE33 S Gummy out back with Tubliss front and rear. My brother swears by the soft Nitro mouse up front. 👍

Even in mud I'd prefer the At81ex over the standard. As soon as you hit wet rocks n roots the standard is awful.

@@KaneSlayer414 I’ve run them back to back and the standard 81 defiantly bites better and holds corners better in mud than the ex. Ex outperforms it only in dry conditions or rocky conditions.

That’s awesome to hear! I wish we would have local clubs put on hard enduros Mammoth needs to put one on. I’ll have to look into that tire and mousse. Hope you have a great race at Donner

Thanks for the info. I’ll look into those