Sunday, 21 June 2015
Saturday, 20 June 2015
Friday, 19 June 2015
Dirt Quake USA: TOMORROW
Schedule of events
Friday
Regular Castle Rock Practice
7-9pm $25.00 plus gate.
Saturday.
12-5pm Swap meet. (free with gate fee)
Castle Rock Short Track Racing.
3:00pm - Sign up
5:30pm - 6:30Practice
7:00pm - Racing Starts
DQ Parade laps
Dirt Quake Pre-party
Directly following racing
Live music, Beverages, Party!
Sunday
Dirt Quake USA.
8am - Coffee Cart Opens
8.30-10.30am - sign-ups
11:30am- Riders’ meeting
12:00pm - Practice starts
1:00pm 2:00pm - Halftime event
2:00pm 5:00pm - DQ Racing
Times subject to change. All Dirt Quake riders must pre-enter. Sunday 250 pro, 450 pro, can sign up day of.
For Questions see below.
Dirt Quake FAQ..
Q: Where is Castle Rock race track
A: Located at Castle Rock Fairgrounds. Exit 49 off I-5
Address: 120 Fair Lane , Castle Rock. Washington
Q: When is Dirt Quake?
A: Swap meet and campout start Saturday june 20th at 12:00 noon. Regular races are Saturday night starting at 7:00pm, Dirt Quake racing starts 12:00 noon Sunday June 21st.
Q: How Much is it?
A: $10 to watch.
Q: How much to camp?
A: Free with gate fee.
Q: How do you sign up? and How much? $75, includes goodie bag.
A: Pre registration can be done http://www.sideburnmagazine.com/DIRT_QUAKE_USA.html
Q: Are kids and animals welcome?
A: Yes, kids are more than welcome. Kid Friendly Event. Animals on leash only. Loose animals are dangerous when mixed with racing and motorbikes.
Q: will there be food?
A: Snack shack will be open Saturday night. Sunday there is a general store ½ mile away. They serve sandwiches and burgers.
Q: Can we bring food, beverages in?
A: You can bring food and drinks to the camp lot. No outside food inside track gates. (sorry) BBQs are fine.
Q: Can we bring beer in?
A: Beer is allowed in camp lot, no outside beer inside track area.
Q: Can I bring a camper van, trailer tent?
A: Yes, big grass lot allows space for vehicles of any size.
Q: Can I make a campfire?
A: Yes, but needs to be inside a metal case.
Q: Where can I watch the event?
A: Grandstands are open seating.
Q: Can I go in the pits?
A: Yes, I believe so. Be respectful of racers and their gear.
Q: When does the event start?
A: The Dirt Quake practice starts on Sunday at 12:00 noon, but there is a swap meet on Saturday and flat track racing on Saturday evening, followed by live music.
Q: Can I go in and out of gated area?
A: Yes with proper payment you are granted in and out access. Please keep on bracelet.
Q: Swap meet?
A: Saturday from 12. noon-5pm
Q: How much is the swap?
A: $10 which covers spectating for the races to follow. (all people going in and out of track area must pay the $10.
Rider/ Racer FAQ
Q: How much is it to race?
A: $75 dollar's pre- registration. Every entry comes with a goodie bag of stuff.
Q: What classes can bikes sign up for?
A: Dirt tracker, Inappropriate road bike, chopper, women, Kitchen sink (for everything else), 250 and 450.
Q: How do I know what class to sign up for?
A: Email a picture of your bike to Dirt@sideburnmagazine.com . We will help you figure it out.
Q: Can you sign up the day of the race?
A: No.
Q: Do you need a licence?
A: Nope, come race!
Q: When do I check in?
A: Sunday morning at the sign up station from 8.30-10.30am.
Q: What do I need to race?
A: Helmet, eye protection (visor or goggles). gloves, Pants, long sleeve top, over the ankle boots.
We highly recommend the best safety gear, leathers, armour, back protector, full-face helmet, you can get your hands on. Motorcycle racing can be dangerous.
Q: Is there a safety inspection?
A: No, Make sure your bike is safe, leaks are sealed up. If we see you on the track with an unsafe bike we will Black Flag you, which means you must safely pull off track. If you are unsure ask an experienced rider to look over your bike.
Q: What time is the rider meeting?
A: 11.30, before practice starts, all riders must attend.
Q: When is practice?
A: see schedule
Q: How do I practice?
A: You will get two practice tickets allowing you on the track for four laps each try. Practice order will be posted on schedule. Have respect for other racers in practice and race situations. No one cares where you finish, but everyone has work the next day.
Q: How will the races go:
A: One heat race to determine your grid position. One main event.
Q: How many trophies are there? and when is the ceremony?
A: Each class gets 1st, 2nd, 3rd. We are shooting for 5:30, listen for announcements.Thursday, 18 June 2015
Erg Chebbi
Read the full story of my five days riding with 13 others, in the Sahara, for our first Sideburn Sunburn tour, in Sideburn #21.
It wasn't all sand, sand, sand, sweaty scruttocks. Plenty of rocks and cooling rivers too. BP
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Dick Hammer
Unless maybe if you're a eunuch. BP
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Ferrari PartEx
Monday, 15 June 2015
Vintage 1000: A dualsport adventure
We just thought we'd reach out because we are organizing a non-sanctioned 1000-mile dual sport race on the Transamerica Trail in Tennessee and Mississippi, USA for vintage motorcycles only (pre-1980).
We are organizing the event but are not profiting from it. We will request that the riders pay some money towards the expenses, including camping, food, drinks, and fuel for support vehicles, all of which we are organizing.
Thank you, Adam and Jamie
Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
Sunday, 14 June 2015
Fuel Scram Africa BMW
Hi all,
Just a few lines to introduce you our last build: the Fuel Scram/7 The bike was built to be ridden at the Scram Africa trip and the pics has been taken as the bike was when arrived after 2.000km of roads, trails and dunes. Hope you like!
Kind regards
Karles Vives
The FUEL SCRAM/7 project started 2 years ago when Mark from
Australia participated into the Scram Africa, a trip to desert for classic and
neoclassic bikes organized by us.
After that experience he asked us to build a bike to
participate again this year.
The donor bike is a BMW R100/7 from 1977 and the main goal
was to convert that road bike into a scrambler .
To achieve that goal we start changing the entire front for a
Suzuki DR 650 fork and 21”wheel. The
fork was trimmed for better bike geometry and the rear shocks were replaced for
a longer Ohlins ones.
To get even more height we remove the original oil pan for a
new one more robust and narrow getting more height on the bike
The tank is from a BMW R27 with 17 liters capacity which
gives sufficient autonomy for the stages of the trip.
We love to add to our builds some creative details…on this
bike, we have added a compass at the top of the tank ..you can’t get lost in
the desert!
For a better scrambler look we mount a new high exhaust pipe
on the right side with a modified Ural silencer at the end.
The tires was a customer request, on the rear we got a
Maxxis Maxxcross Soft Terrain, a tyre
designed for riding on really deep sand and mud and a Pirelli Scorpion MX on
the front.
Inside the tires we mounted a tubeless sistem called Nuetech
Tubliss, wich replaces conventional inner tubes with a small red 100 psi insert
that creates two different pressure zones inside the tire itself. This
increased tire stability and eliminates pinch flats. In turn, this allows you
to run very low tire pressure for massive gains in traction and a much plusher
ride
A high seat and rear rack gives an old enduro look and
practicality at the same time.
The Fuel Scram/7 finished the 2.000km trip with no damages
and Mark greatly enjoyed the ride through the sand and dunes.
-Classic trial front light
-Analogue speedometer for BMW
-70’s enduro handlebar
-Oury grips
-Ohlins vintage rear shock
-Maxxis Maxxcross rear tire
-Pirelli Scorpion MX front tire
-Handmade exhaust pipe
-Seat designed and built by Fuel
-Handmade subframe
-Odyssey battery
-New front and rear fenders
-Off road footpegs
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Friday, 12 June 2015
One Week Till Dirt Quake USA
Schedule of events
Friday
Regular Castle Rock Practice
7-9pm $25.00 plus gate.
Saturday.
12-5pm Swap meet. (free with gate fee)
Castle Rock Short Track Racing.
3:00pm - Sign up
5:30pm - 6:30Practice
7:00pm - Racing Starts
DQ Parade laps
Dirt Quake Pre-party
Directly following racing
Live music, Beverages, Party!
Sunday
Dirt Quake USA.
8am - Coffee Cart Opens
8.30-10.30am - sign-ups
11:30am- Riders’ meeting
12:00pm - Practice starts
1:00pm 2:00pm - Halftime event
2:00pm 5:00pm - DQ Racing
Times subject to change. All Dirt Quake riders must pre-enter. Sunday 250 pro, 450 pro, can sign up day of.
For Questions see below.
Dirt Quake FAQ..
Q: Where is Castle Rock race track
A: Located at Castle Rock Fairgrounds. Exit 49 off I-5
Address: 120 Fair Lane , Castle Rock. Washington
Q: When is Dirt Quake?
A: Swap meet and campout start Saturday june 20th at 12:00 noon. Regular races are Saturday night starting at 7:00pm, Dirt Quake racing starts 12:00 noon Sunday June 21st.
Q: How Much is it?
A: $10 to watch.
Q: How much to camp?
A: Free with gate fee.
Q: How do you sign up? and How much? $75, includes goodie bag.
A: Pre registration can be done http://www.sideburnmagazine.com/DIRT_QUAKE_USA.html
Q: Are kids and animals welcome?
A: Yes, kids are more than welcome. Kid Friendly Event. Animals on leash only. Loose animals are dangerous when mixed with racing and motorbikes.
Q: will there be food?
A: Snack shack will be open Saturday night. Sunday there is a general store ½ mile away. They serve sandwiches and burgers.
Q: Can we bring food, beverages in?
A: You can bring food and drinks to the camp lot. No outside food inside track gates. (sorry) BBQs are fine.
Q: Can we bring beer in?
A: Beer is allowed in camp lot, no outside beer inside track area.
Q: Can I bring a camper van, trailer tent?
A: Yes, big grass lot allows space for vehicles of any size.
Q: Can I make a campfire?
A: Yes, but needs to be inside a metal case.
Q: Where can I watch the event?
A: Grandstands are open seating.
Q: Can I go in the pits?
A: Yes, I believe so. Be respectful of racers and their gear.
Q: When does the event start?
A: The Dirt Quake practice starts on Sunday at 12:00 noon, but there is a swap meet on Saturday and flat track racing on Saturday evening, followed by live music.
Q: Can I go in and out of gated area?
A: Yes with proper payment you are granted in and out access. Please keep on bracelet.
Q: Swap meet?
A: Saturday from 12. noon-5pm
Q: How much is the swap?
A: $10 which covers spectating for the races to follow. (all people going in and out of track area must pay the $10.
Rider/ Racer FAQ
Q: How much is it to race?
A: $75 dollar's pre- registration. Every entry comes with a goodie bag of stuff.
Q: What classes can bikes sign up for?
A: Dirt tracker, Inappropriate road bike, chopper, women, Kitchen sink (for everything else), 250 and 450.
Q: How do I know what class to sign up for?
A: Email a picture of your bike to Dirt@sideburnmagazine.com . We will help you figure it out.
Q: Can you sign up the day of the race?
A: No
Q: Do you need a licence?
A: Nope, come race!
Q: When do I check in?
A: Sunday morning at the sign up station from 8.30-10.30am.
Q: What do I need to race?
A: Helmet, eye protection (visor or goggles). gloves, Pants, long sleeve top, over the ankle boots.
We highly recommend the best safety gear, leathers, armour, back protector, full-face helmet, you can get your hands on. Motorcycle racing can be dangerous.
Q: Is there a safety inspection?
A: No, Make sure your bike is safe, leaks are sealed up. If we see you on the track with an unsafe bike we will Black Flag you, which means you must safely pull off track. If you are unsure ask an experienced rider to look over your bike.
Q: What time is the rider meeting?
A: 11.30, before practice starts, all riders must attend.
Q: When is practice?
A: see schedule
Q: How do I practice?
A: You will get two practice tickets allowing you on the track for four laps each try. Practice order will be posted on schedule. Have respect for other racers in practice and race situations. No one cares where you finish, but everyone has work the next day.
Q: How will the races go:
A: One heat race to determine your grid position. One main event.
Q: How many trophies are there? and when is the ceremony?
A: Each class gets 1st, 2nd, 3rd. We are shooting for 5:30, listen for announcements.
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