went to Round 4 Steele creek....holy S! in just about every pro class...the yfz took the holeshot. in fact, you'd see 3-4 in the front as they went into the woods.

i was pretty surprised to see the new Honda's in middle or back of the pack. no-one can convince me or those guys left at the line on the "dead start" that limiting the TRX to kick-only was a could choice. I'm not bashing...i'm reporting what i saw. i'll also add that there must have been some frustated riders knowing that the EX's were doing a better job defending the Honda name.

i was very pleased with my YFZ's handling in NC. the quad and i were severly loaded with mudd. did not overheat and did not run out of gas. i was seriously concerned with the small tank. the GYT-R piston and pipe were very helpfull in passing on the track section. i can't wait to add the Cam mod.

this was my first attempt at a GNCC. night and day from MX. i have a new respect for Yoakley, Ballance and Penland....and even more for there machines. I think the YFZ will end up dominating the GNCC. I know thats a bold statement and i try not to be bias. but, that was the quad leading the charge...everytime.

 

The YFZ will have to survive the onslaught from Suzuki. I know the Z400's do a damn good job in GNCC. So we'll have to see what the Z450 brings to the table later this year, or the begining of next year.

 

yes, the z400 did well. i can't wait to see what suzuki brings to the line with the Z450.