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On 1/31/2003
EK
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Well the auction for the custom fork is over and the winner is... 'Dr.No!!!'
Thanks for the support and it is going to a good home. Hopefully we will all see this custom fork at this year's races. And thank you DrNo for bidding. You da man!!!!
The moneys will be going into the Injuried Riders Fund, established by the GBA. For more info. on this fund, go to www.gravitybike.com
Thanks again and as the 'Squirrel' would say, "C ya on the hill!"
Laters,
EK
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On 1/29/2003
EK
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To all interested Gravity bikers:
On www.gravitybike.com we are auctioning off a full suspension front fork for a gravity bike. It's a rare, custom made fork. Great for that gravity bike you have or thinking of building. Go to www.gravitybike.com and get the details. There's only a day and a half before the auction ends on ebay. The funds from this auction will be donated to the "Injuried Rider Fund" so help with a good cause.
Thanks,
EK
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On 1/27/2003
Tommy
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Hi Tyler,
bought my new leathers on ebay... 60 $, 20 years old but unworn (until I bought them of course :-)
good luck
Tommy
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On 1/25/2003
Ek
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Hey Tyler.
I don't know if you read my post on www.GravityBike.com yet but I may have a set for you. it's all black, one piece, and it's a size 46, I stand 5'9". It's pretty much o.k. except for the cut the paramedics had to make to to get to my right leg after I crashed into the hay bails at the last San Fran Gravity Fest. Oh... also the blood... nah, just jokin'
I need to get it out and look at it but if you are interested, I'll get some pics posted.
You might try logging in some time on ebay... they have some "cheap" auctions. You just need to really do a search, it takes patience. But if you love your body, it's a good investment. Also have agood full face helmet and leather gloves. What kind of shoes do you use? Have a good set up especially since those are your brakes.
Well enough lecture... sorry.
Let me know about the leathers. Since it has the "seam" cut along the side seam of the right leg, I'll cut you a fair and "cheap" deal. Maybe some duct tape???? (LOL)
Laters,
EK
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On 1/24/2003
Tyler
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Hi, i was wondering if anyone has any old beat up leathers lying around that they would be willing to sell...cheap. My parents say that i cant ride my buttboard until I get leathers. I am 5'8, but if they are a little big, thats ok. Thanks for your time,
Tyler
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On 1/23/2003
FL
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Re:twelve inch trucks . "Illegal" or not , I'll try whatever I feel like trying .Innovation at the grass roots level is moving our sport forward and giving a lot of us entertainment .It's like telling Ferrari they can't run cutting edge equiptment because Joe Blow can't buy it at Kmart .Sorry Joe , you'll just have to wait for the big kids to quit playing with it before it's your turn .FL
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On 1/23/2003 Duane
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I modified Randal luge hangers (busted off by someone else at Red Bull SF, free to me !) to remove the spin axle and widen them slightly. They measure 11.4" tip to tip. Strong and not too heavy. Lighter than a regular luge hanger once you take all the (now missing) bearings into account. Axle is held in by set screws on a slight flat that prevents spinning or slippage. Haven't had a chance to try it on my buttboard yet, we're all snowed and salted in, but I'll post when I do. I assume these would be "illegal", whatever. Cut & Paste http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=204522718605_81329636703&collid=49379077503&photoid=39379077503
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On 1/22/2003
EK
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Hey Mario!
I would be interested buying a set. Now would fit a Randall hanger... which one? I am currently working on the board you gave me (the boarders around here think it's righteous!) and I will be glassing it for less flex. Can't ride it of course... still healing. Hope to see you at the next San Fran Fest. Laters my brahda.
EK
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On 1/22/2003
FL
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Been running twelves for awhile now .Chrome moly has held up nicely .Mario , good price , hope you do well. I am interested in high-speed truck design for educational purposes , we might have something to talk about [beside the fact that I work at a metal fab shop]..FL
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On 1/22/2003 hc
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mario, in darren's book, he mentioned he tried 12" hangar before but didn't like it.
anyways, i am interested.
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On 1/22/2003 Mario
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No, you've got it right, your Flashbacks would stick out past the deck. The reason for 12" is that is the limit of the rules. Making the trucks narrower would be a cinch since the axles would be removable (replaceable).
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On 1/21/2003
sean c
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wouldn't a 12" axle make my wheels stick out from underneath my 12" wide board? what if you made it so that with flashbacks on it would equal 12"? or am i just totally off my rocker in my thinking?
sean c
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On 1/21/2003
Mario
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How many people would be interested in a 250mm (12" axle) chrome-moly hangar with 8mm axle (non-spin) that would fit in a Randal baseplate? I could make some up if there was enough interest. If I can get rid of 20 sets, they would be race legal. If that interests you, what would you be willing to pay? I'm thinking $40 per pair...
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On 1/15/2003 hc
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fred, i think most races are done like this.
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On 1/14/2003 FL
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hc...Sat. timed runs at the SF Grav Fest ? Or other races also? FL
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On 1/13/2003 hc
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fred, the saturday qualifer is a time trial run, 'a race of truth' of sorts, i also think they should give awards to the fastest qualifiers.
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On 1/11/2003
EK
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Hey hc... I am glad that my crash will be the case for others to learn. You have good insight and appreciate the passing on of knowledge in your posting.
FL... that sound s like a great idea with the timed runs. It's just like the winter olympics with the luge and skeleton. I think this will also give the public a look they can relate.
EK
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On 1/10/2003
FL
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As much as I appreciate going fast , racing is about going faster than your competition .Faster through the corners is where practice and skill level come into play .How do we get better ? How about something like a Super G ? One man on a timed course with speeds in the 15 to 45 mph area .That way we can see if our technique is improving .Just a thought...FL
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On 1/9/2003
hc
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hey ek, will get a copy out to you.
thx for letting us babble on about your crash, i think this will help others out there gain some insight.
I did hangliding before, was taught that post accident analysis are to be encouraged, not to be swept under the rug. (darren's book mentioned this as well)
hope this helps guys out there getting into racing.
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On 1/8/2003
EK
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Thanks hc for your support and input about my crash. Hey... can you e-mail me your e-mail address (can't bring it up on the posting board) cause I would like to get a copy of the crash. I would like to see my "accident". Here's my mailing address if this would be better:
Eric Kepo'o, P.O.Box 702436, West Valley City, Utah, 84170.
Laters.
EK
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On 1/7/2003 hc
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http://www.alpina.at/cgi-bin/WebObjects/alpina.woa/1325/wo/Q8Njr0QwGA2Df8lgN9/0.0.14.35
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On 1/7/2003 hc
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http://www.teampromotion.com/airfence/airfence_Body.htm
(from google search)
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On 1/7/2003 hc
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crash not crashed
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On 1/7/2003 hc
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i watched ek's crashed in slow mo on tape, he did a high-side when the wheels were regaining traction, not much time to react as the hay bales were coming up fast.
this is the main reason why i want to drop my buttboard. safety.
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On 1/7/2003 FL
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The motorcycle racers are using something called an "Air Fence " for high impact corner areas . They tell me it's working well , and cutting down on leg and ankle injuries .Some tracks have purchased these , but I think it's mostly the sanctioning bodies that own them . Any of you sportbike guys have info about this ? Thanks....FL
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