Rad bike. I suggest you remove the grease from the clamping area of the stem though, that’s one place you really don’t want it. It definitely won’t seize without it. You don’t want those bars slipping.

It helped a LOT with figuring out how far to get over the bars, how to set my arms, and to generally find the balance point. I’m much better at getting into the hang five now on the bike, but still struggle to hold it. I don’t practice it enough, so ... more »

Mine’s a disaster area.

Good tip. I’ll try that next time. Thanks.

Hop over real things. Just practising by hopping over nothing isn't very helpful. You'll always hop higher if you have to clear something.

I hear ya. Mine need to be absolutely belted with the hammer to get them off, always plenty of grease.

Steel hammer EVERY time. No problems.

Looked at it longingly.

6’2” and ride nightshift 10’s on a 21.25. Really like them. Comfortable, and it feels like they give me a little more control over the bike, but that might just be in my mind.

I just had a look at that one. What’s the purpose of having the brakes on the underside of the chainstay?

Yep.

No worries. Had a few homies who rode the Holmes in the mid 90’s. Always wanted one. Ended up getting a Next Generation Dirtbike in 97 or 98.

Looks like a Holmes to me. Had a longer top tube than the Dirtbike, which probably explains the HXL in the serial number.

Why the FUCK have I been reading his name as it’s written this whole time?

Do you have a frame bag and handlebar pad? Won’t work without them.

Glad you got it sorted. 👍🏻

Corn nuts, bro. Get with the program.