Deep ruts at Dublin Gap MX

I had a somewhat frustrating and humbling day on the bike at Dublin Gap mx. My first time at the track happened to be the banquet ride day for the MDRA series. These ruts were deeper and longer than anything I've ridden before. Overall it was a chill day and will be back.

[@smooth_speed13]

Damn those are some serious ruts I was scared for you lol

[@MotoJustin28]

Definitely a new experience. I plan on going back for more rut practice in the spring!

[@yellowveedub]

Deep curled ruts r fun. Like hitting a banked corner

[@ballou1777]

I respect that ride 👍🏾

[@Mt24855]

Was thinking that sure looks nice for dublin 😂

[@bussdownboii]

dude ur straight cruising

[@MotoJustin28]

Thanks man! Big plans this year hoping to get the camera back out!

[@iandaniel5213]

That dirt looks amazing. What track is that? And how do you like the Kawi?

[@MotoJustin28]

Dirt is crazy. Dublin Gap Mx in PA. Great technical track, with lots of riders like the day I went it was very deep 2’ ruts in some spots. I love the Kawi! I’ve rode just about every new frame out there and in my opinion Kawis are the best all around bike. Now 2020+ their engines are fast, High revving, and pull so hard. By far they feel the lightest and are so much slimmer than the other bikes. Unfortunately I’m 5’ 9”. But being a slim bike I’m very comfortable on them. ‘21s are even better.

[@brightsy3013]

hey man, great riding! thinking of buying a 20 since i dont have enough money for a 21, hows the reliability on the bike? solid?

[@MotoJustin28]

It’s very solid. I have had no issues besides the usual loose bolts upon break in. Pretty common issue. Could’ve been dealer assembly for me, but I had my sprocket keep coming loose on me at 5-10hrs. Ended up over tightening each one with red thread lock to keep em from backing loose. More than likely I wallowed out the holes in my hub when it came loose the first time. Other than that. I love the bike. 65hrs strong with a built engine and valves haven’t moved at all. Still solid.

[@ETC_VFX]

Where is the tractor LOL

[@shelbyhankins879]

Nice 👍

[@mototodd]

Looks like you cased the triple once and it didn’t phase you. I cased it last weekend and dislocated my knee when I landed somehow.

[@MotoJustin28]

Thats seriously unlucky. Hope you heal up fast man! Only thing I can say in my case, my suspension was done by Brad at KB5 and since then, casing and over jumping have been way more forgiving. Hope to see ya back out there soon!

[@mototodd]

@@MotoJustin28 yeah I just learned about KB5 right after I got my suspension done somewhere else. First ride on it got headshake 3rd pinned on my 450 and went down hard. (First time in my life crashing from head shake). Second ride came up a little short on this triple and destroyed my knee. My suspension might me too soft. Not sure can’t ride long enough without crashing to make adjustments lol. I typically rarely crash.

[@s2_cool756]

What is the trick to sticking those ruts?

[@MotoJustin28]

Falling a lot at first lol. But fr, staying smooth all the time. Think smooth. Smooth throttle all the way. Smooth steady balancing. Stay calm and let the rut take you. I hardly turn the bars at all and just lean, only staying upright because I’m trusting the rut, and giving it (smoothly) more gas when I start to fall. A bad habit I definitely had and I think everyone has for a while with ruts is jerky throttle. To help get the feel. Shift up (to lower the rpms and power delivery) and try not to use the clutch. Hope I could help!

[@s2_cool756]

@@MotoJustin28 ok I think that makes sense. The idea of throttling out of the lean? I guess the physics of it makes sense you can’t hold that angle with out some acceleration. My biggest issue is I tense up and don’t commit so my bike stands up and I end up jumping out of the rut. I’m gonna go and practice that smooth approach a bunch of times and see if I can get it.

[@MotoJustin28]

@@s2_cool756 a lot of people underestimate turning and just how much of a commitment it is. Jumping has its obvious dangers and turning, at least for me, I never considered a big deal till I really tried to pick up the pace. The only way to do that is to get lower and give it more throttle. The commitment to a fast, low corner especially a bigger turn that’s higher speed is just as much if not more in some cases than jumping. There’s lots of videos on cornering (definitely watch some that discuss foot placement /tennis grip /setup etc.) but staying smooth and keeping that mindset helps me the most.

[@s2_cool756]

@@MotoJustin28 amazing thanks so much

[@richardwidmayer9825]

What go pro mount are you using ?

[@MotoJustin28]

I’m using a second mouthpiece, with JB weld to create a flat face to glue a normal mount too. GoPro upside down. Cheap and it works. Lol. I need to get a proper mount to pull my angle down a tad.

[@tboparallel9065]

ya think i can easily clear that on a 125 2 stroke first try or no enough speed out of the corner

[@MotoJustin28]

Every jump here is definitely doable on a 125. Nothing is really a stretch on the 250f. If you’re stretching on a 250f then a stock 125 doesn’t have it, but that’s not the case here. Every jump is caseable without much consequence and have nice safe lips. You should be good to send it. The more speed you can carry through the turn the better.

[@HVAC544]

@@MotoJustin28 I'm getting new tires on my 125 was thinking of riding here or Happy Ramblers. Track looks fun those ruts were crazy I always end up looking down right at them. So used to riding hardpack.