The two Stroke, BACK!

Transworld Motocross is reportedly stating they have heard rumors the 250 class for the outdoors will indeed be a 250 class. That means anything you want to run, up to 250cc's.
Click here to read what they said.

HOW FRIGGIN AWESOME I AM SO EXCITED THAT I HAVE TO TYPE IN CAPS!!

The privateer now has a legitimate shot a fielding a competitive bike! Not only does a stock 250 put of as much or more H.P. than the most modified of 250f's, but it does so effortlessly and reliably.

The 250 can be run a season stock, if need be, but with top ends in the 100 dollar mark, there is no reason to not keep it fresh between races, if not moto's!

Now it certainly has some disadvantages in certain areas. For one, on tight slick tracks, the four stroke, even if slower, is easier to ride. Another area is in right hand corners, as the rear brake is not available to the rider at all times, and the two stroke has zero compression braking. But many professionals run a slipper type clutch to eliminate compression braking, so this may not be a factor.

For the outdoors, with most tracks being fast, sweeping, and fairly wide open, the 250 is a perfect weapon to compete on. I can not wait to see some no name, faceless privateer show up on a stock motor, and rip a fat holeshot! It will be like taking candy from a child.

If this site could possible urge anything to its readers, two stroke fans or not, I urge you to support this possibility. Please email Davey Combs at:

dc@racerxonline.com

and tell him you want this to happen! Even if you hate two strokes, and swear four strokes are better, now is the time to prove it!

Title your email "True 250 class" and tell em' you want it!

Thank you
THEeternaltwostroker

Shop Talk......With Sean Hackley

Sean Hackley has had a rough start to his pro career after being the dubbed “Disney” wonder kid and showing tons of promise on mini bikes. We remember not so long ago when Sean, still on his 85, jumped a huge uphill triple at a race that not even the Pro's jumped that day! His transition into the big leagues has been mired with injuries and set backs. Sean still jumps like a kangaroo, and exhibits skills on a motorcycle to be jealous of. We spoke with Sean to see what his plans were for 2009

Sean, what have you been up to since the nationals?

Since the nationals I really have been just riding, I haven’t stopped riding yet or anything and still been training. Just trying to put in the work I missed out on last year with my injury.

Can you elaborate a little on your injury?

Last year before Supercross I had a concussion, I think it was the day before Houston Supercross I was going to fly out and watch it but I crashed. But I came back for Dallas Supercross, I raced Dallas, then Detroit. After that I came out for Hangtown, and in practice I ended up crashing again and getting another concussion and that pretty much put me out the rest of the year.

You certainly can’t take too much time for that…

No.

We saw you at a race this weekend at Cycle Ranch, despite some bad luck (a blown clutch Open moto 1, and a first turn wreck Open moto 2), you looked really strong. What were your thoughts on the track and that race in general?

The track is really good, I always like Cycle Ranch they have some good dirt there. The track is pretty fast but it still has a good layout and has lots of natural terrain too, which is good because we don’t have too much of that in Texas. The race was good it was a little bit smaller than usual with the pros. I barely think we had but 20. It was still pretty good, it was a fun race.

What are your plans for 2009 looking like?

As of right now I’m not too sure what we’re going to do we haven’t really planned too much yet. I’m not sure if I’m going to be doing Supercross, or if I am just going to wait until the outdoors and try to get a program together. Everything is still up in the air for that.

At the race we spoke briefly with you and you had mentioned the possibility of riding 450’s. As a privateer can you explain that decision, or the reasoning to make that decision for people who do not understand?

Yes. Definitely for outdoors, I want to be on the 450 if I am a privateer, just because riding a stock 250f like I did this year, against Pro Circuit, Amsoil, and guys like that, is not really apples for apples to where a 450 even if some have a mod 450, a stock 450 is pretty much just a fast. You don’t want to go too much faster than a stock 450. It’s better competition wise as well as financially.

Exactly. So serious question now, make sure you get it right. What gets more ladies, blitzing the whoops, or flying the triples?

Definitely the triples.

Definitely the triples?

Definitely the triples because I can do a little whip, look, you know make eye contact, and point at them, you know stuff like that [laughs].

What should get more ladies, blitzing the whoops, or flying the triples?

Definitely the whoops cause those things are scary!

[laughs] Awesome. Well thanks so much for your time Sean, is there anyone you would like to thank?

I would like to thank everyone who stuck behind me through my injury and the people who still believe in me. All my friends, the guys at Honda of Houston, the guys at MD Racing {edit…was not sure of this/who he said here) who also helped me out this year coming back.

Thanks to Alpinestars, LRG, Vans, Dunlop, Renthal, and anyone else I am forgetting!

Well thanks Sean….best of luck in 2009.

OH! And Joe Joe, definitely Joe Joe!

Joe Joe?!!?

Yes, Joe Joe for your Bow Bow!

The industry - Part "Won"

"While this author truly enjoys writing about racing, riding, the old school bad asses, and the new school punk asses..."


This week was supposed to be this site's coming to fruition. Instead, some recent wake up calls in the sports downward spiral really changed my goals as a person. More on that next post.


If you have not voted, do so now! It's on your right.....


While this author truly enjoys writing about racing, riding, the old school bad asses, and the new school punk asses, no one likes working at a loss. Recently, I emailed MXA in hopes of a job. Actually, I emailed MXA in hopes of the opportunity to get more recognition, and did so fully intending upon asking nothing but my name on my work, no pay, no free "swag", no strings attached.

Here is what I sent, keep in mind I sent it through their site's contact box....probably the worst place to type something!




Hello MXA editor:

My name is XXXXXX, and I have a couple things I would love to run by/ask/and comment on. First, is I currently run a website called eternaltwostroke.com.

A couple of my "blogs" have been bounced around some forums, and lately I have been getting a decent amount of site hits despite my lackluster posting schedule. It has always been my life's dream to be involved in motocross, and while I am a fairly good rider (upper natl B level, middle local A) I had a couple major injury set backs, financial set backs, and life set back that never made riding as my involvement possible.

I have always enjoyed reading and writing, and my site began as a result of trying to get some direction in my life towards and industry job. Of course my site is a blog so to speak, and while I try to keep it non blog like, and more article like, the truth in the matter is I just write my thoughts/opinions on the provided entry form, proof it once, and post it. So it's far from edited and grammatically perfect, I would never submit one of those to any of my university classes without a little revision, if that makes any sense at all.

First, I have talked a little with RacerX, and it seems that I am slowly developing a relationship with them, but no luck as to a job I would enjoy. Vurb moto and I also collaborated a little, but I felt I was getting used for ideas and money production with no gain for me, so I closed those doors.

Lastly, I would like to work with you guys. Let's be honest, you are no longer the go to mag for all things moto, but you are the ONLY mag that tries to objectively review bikes etc...and you have a core following that respects that. I love the fact that you guys are fairly technical, though sometimes (being a small shop owner myself and knowing the technical) you are a little off IMHO (and other feel your dead on!). Is there any room for involvement, I do not ask for much, maybe a chance to contribute with my name on the contribution, no more than that!

For instance, I live in Texas, and could have been around for the honda intro etc...or sx coverage when I am already attending the race and same for nationals.

On a final note, as a shop, what does it take to get a product review? I may have something of interest that I would love to have tested, but I will be entirely honest, I am NOT paying to have it tested!! I will of course provide any services free of charge etc....I am guessing that's how it works for you guys.

Thank you for your time, I hope to hear from you soon.

XXXXXXXX





Now, if you are ever interviewing for a job, note the host of mistakes made on my part. Never, ever, criticize a company you are not a part of. In fact, don't ever bring new ideas, constructive criticism, cynical criticism, humor, blatant honesty, or any semblance personal insight. That was not sarcastic, and I mean it. Also, don't resume build by showing your blunders. It doesn't get you far.

Now here is a response from MXA's driving force, Jody the "weasel" Weisel (OK sorry for the cheap shot).





XXXX,

Thanks for your letter and offer, but you need to read your letter a little more closely.
(1)You tried to get a job at RacerX.
(2) Then you tried to work for Vurb.
(3) Now, you are willing to work for us, even though you don’t think that much of what we do.

Just so you know, it is much harder to get a job at MXA than it is at any other magazine. We ony hire full-time motorcycle racers. Every editor races every weekend. We are dedicated to what we do and would expect the people who would want to work for us to be any less dedicated. And we don’t have people work for us for free.

On a final note, we don’t charge to test products. We’d be interested in looking at your products, but perhaps you should send it to racerX or Vurb first.

Hope this helps,

Jody



"The line between smart ass, and just plain ass is a thin one, but one person is not enough to decide..."

Of course, MXA must receive a hundred job requests per day, not to mention a thousand letters a day. How is it fair of me to expect a personalized response?

But I must admit, it saddened me to see the lack of professionalism, candor, or even a true smart ass response. While MXA has been known to be the wise crack "smart asses" of the industry, their response was both terrifically dull, and predictable. The line between smart ass, and just plain ass is a thin one, but one person is not enough to decide.

Now first thing I did when I received the response was go into full attack mode. Within ten minutes I must of had five pages typed, non of which had anything nice to say, or any sentence devoid of those fun but nasty four letter words. Of course, the "gods" stepped in, and while attempting to hit send, my finger slipped and I deleted the entire entry. I may have saved myself years of banishment in that "mistake", as they say, better lucky than good.

"At least that way I will get a minimum review of an 8/10 and more reader exposure than sending it to you..."

Thankfully, after conversing with a good "elder" on his opinion, he managed to steer me clear of rash responses. However, I was still not satisfied. I had ton's of great smart ass responses, ton's of great comebacks, and tons of emotion to motivate my response still cooped up inside. It's like walking away from a fight you know you will win. But the next day, you are glad you walked away, as the repercussions would certainly make you loose the battle. But how can one win the battle?



Well, I realized that despite my contact with MXA, they never checked my site, and never intend to. Hmmm....the brain started churning.


Here is a small burb from my unsent response



"Thanks for interest in my products, but on second thought, I may just send them to racerx or vurb, who knows, maybe even transworld. At least that way I will get a minimum review of an 8/10 and more reader exposure than sending it to you. Guess in hindsight I would rather send it there. Thanks for the recommendation."




While I really felt I wanted to post my unsent response, it still burns bridges for me. But if your interested in reading a rant, but all means email me and I will send it your way.

attn: rant
eternaltwostroke@gmail.com

However, if enough readers respond, I will consider sending this:




Jody: Sincerely thank you for your thoughtful response and undoubtedly considerable time spent returning my email. It really made me want to go ride and buy accessories I see in your magazine! Take Care and God Bless!

P.S. Do you need a janitor, or pool boy? I have since decided writing is not write---OOPS!----right for me....what was I thinking!




Instead of posting my rant, I decided to post my criticism of the magazine industry as a whole.

Check back in part two to see why:


You don't need the aftermarket
You Do need a two stroke
Why the sport is in danger
And why the magazines are the ones who will kill it

Thanks for reading