100-degree ride. How I train for desert races: Prep, Setup, and other questions answered.

[@F5Tornado44]

Here's a tip from one of the OG 2-stroke guys. Install a engine kill button from one of the older 2-stroke bikes. When you are haulin ass and your temps are getting high, hold the throttle wide open and push the kill button for a second or 2. It'll flood the cylinder with fuel and cool it off quite a bit. Then you can stay on the gas and not have to slow down too much to cool down.

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@F5Tornado44 woah, that's a cool trick. Almost like running it pig rich for a few seconds.

[@JacksonOffroad25]

Finally a free moment for mo fo weela vidzzz lol

[@leedimatteo5078]

sweet quads Ian!!

[@carsnquads]

Awesome video man. Ive followed you on insta for a long time now. Love your content man. Ive always wanted to desert race and youre making me wanna sign up 😂

[@mattsatv]

Nice vid Ian! Even though I am far away from the desert, it is cool to see what riding you guys do out there.

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@mattsatv it's a much different world.

[@leedimatteo5078]

rippin!!

[@11GalleryATV]

Hells yeah! I live and ride in the Phoenix, AZ desert ... it's 115° plus a lot of times and right now it's about 110° ...

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@11GalleryATV we're currently 500 miles deep into Vegas To Reno today. All I can say is I'm glad it's only 91⁰ up here. 😆

[@CodyRaue]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel good luck on the race! Id love to race it with my 2 boys one day

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@CodyRaue man, it is life changing. Seriously, it's one of the greatest things you'll ever do. 🤘🏼 ESPECIALLY with your son.

[@CodyRaue]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel They both race quads here in Arizona. A Baja race has always been a dream but I think one of these BITD races would be a great start. Thanks for the encouragement! I definitely need to make it happen.

[@CodyRaue]

Great tips

[@ghammababy3992]

Hey Ian I am from Blythe ca I’m out in Yuma like every other weekend brotha I definitely hope we can meet up and ride out one day.. definitely a big fan man

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

Awesome, I'm almost always out and about. 🤘🏼

[@ghammababy3992]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel awesome brotha i will definitely be reaching out to you man to catch a ride with you! If you don’t mind i would love to bring all the boys out as well

[@ghammababy3992]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel Hey Ian one more question so i wanted to know what oil it was that you used for your oil change on the yfz because i guess i use the same oil that the dealership used but I watched your video on your yfz and liked what you said about the blood oil do you think that its better for the machine?

[@whothat4684]

Have you ridden the double track out by sugarloaf and mittry lake? Awesome training grounds for Baja etc.

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@whothat4684 I haven't been on that yet. I've been out there a handful of times on my Mountain Bike and like it alot.

[@whothat4684]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel good deal, we will have to get together one of these days on the Mtb’s or offroad.

[@Factory43R]

15/36 gearing is good for CA desert riding

[@joser02]

What air pressure do you normally use for desert racing?

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@joser02 I've started running about 8 lbs. A little stiffer, but they roll better. Even with blocks or tire spines I run about 6 lbs.

[@leedimatteo5078]

any humidity?

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@leedimatteo5078 the past couple weeks have been humid from Monsoons. But not as thick as Florida.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Buddy we all know you're not an average guy. 😆

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@@OdysseyOffroad says who?!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@SQUARE1SpeedChannel says the cot at the koa cabin.

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@@OdysseyOffroad 😆

[@asg7861]

do you ever ride at night?

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@asg7861 yes. Not often, but I do.

[@loganhiler6117]

Why go with a 05 vs a 06+

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@loganhiler6117 Taller gearing for higher speeds, stronger transmission, oil cooler (adds a little more capacity, too). A built 05 engine provides good torque to help turn taller/heavier tires. We do run an 06+ swingarm, though. The longer wheelbase feels more stable at high speed, clears heelguards better, and doesn't buck as much over rough track.

[@SQUARE1SpeedChannel]

@@loganhiler6117 and the BIGGEST reason is because that was the parts we already had on hand to build a desert rig. 😆

[@Neel-xe1po]

Idc what anyone says the honda 450 is the GOAT