How many of you had or still have dirtbikes?

EV2RTSE · December 04, 2020, 05:44:37 AM

Had an 82 RM 80, an 85 KX 80 and then an 87 CR 125. After that I decided against getting into street bikes and got into Challengers instead.

When I put my CR up for sale I had a guy offer to trade me his 70 Cuda 340 for it - I said no thanks, (I already have a Challenger) - WTF was I thinking?

cuda hunter · December 04, 2020, 05:46:50 AM

This is my Harley I rode to sturgis this year.
I also have a Suzuki gsxf 750 Crotch Rocket.

But I really love the woods and high mountain trails!

Cuda Cody · December 04, 2020, 06:08:23 AM

anlauto · December 04, 2020, 06:35:37 AM

Oh man what I wouldn't give to go ripping through the mud again...likely been 35 years since I've been on one

....My brother-in-law is in his mid-60's and still rides a lot...in fact, he just bought a new KTM last year...worries my sister to no end

cuda hunter · December 04, 2020, 06:48:02 AM

Breaking snow! First ones on the trail for the season. Doing our duty and opening the trails back up!

docmel · December 04, 2020, 07:45:57 AM

1979 Yamaha YZ490 2 stroke. And I am 59 years old!

71vert340 · December 04, 2020, 08:08:05 AM

I had a 1972 Yamaha DT125, a 1976 YZ 125, a 1978 YZ125 and still own a 1974 YZ80 that is fun to putt around on. An easily dislocated shoulder has caused me to give up motorcycle riding, especially dirt bikes. I ride atvs now at our cabin, mostly to do work.
Terry

js27 · December 04, 2020, 08:40:09 AM

I had several in my younger days and even did motocross for a few years. First Bike was a 73 Yamaha 360 MX-then a 74 Yamaha 250 MX-another 360 Yamaha enduro-then a 79 Yamaha 250MX--1980 Yamaha 465 MX-1981 Honda 250 water cooled. These were some of the best years of my life trail riding and racing. A few shots from the good old days when a brand new bike was between $800 and 1200.00.
JS27

torredcuda · December 04, 2020, 02:40:22 PM

Quote from: cuda hunter on December 04, 2020, 05:41:35 AM
I ride.

I own two Honda XR400's and an xr250 so I can convince people to ride with me.

I've got thousands of miles of trails right out side my front door. I'm a big single track rider. Where I live I can hit a single track trail from my garage and not see another human all day long. Some days I ride 100-140 miles a day without seeing anyone.

Here is a picture from this year on the rainbow trail. Single track. We had a big forest fire just outside of town and this is a spot that I stopped at in the middle of the fire path.

That`s awesome you have access to miles of trail from your door, we have designated trails and riding areas here in NH but they are fairly limited unless I drive 3-4 hours north. The one I used to ride by my old house was only ten minutes away but was a kinda boring old railroad bed - straight and flat. Too many restrictions and complaining home owners limit good trails, power lines and other riding areas around here.

Bpret · December 04, 2020, 05:00:56 PM

Started out with a Yamaha it125, then a Honda xl100 then I bought a xl600r brand new road that thing everywhere. When my son got old enough got him a xr80 and I got a xr600 what a tank if you could stay on it it would take you there endless power but your arms would wear out fighting the weight.

70Barracuda · December 04, 2020, 06:34:06 PM

Mini trail 50, CT 70, 4 speed!, 125 Elsinore, Kawasaki 750 H2 triple two stroke death ride! Husqvarna 500 two stroke, Husky 510 four stroke, and the one I still have 2001 Husky TE 400, and this one...

jimynick · December 04, 2020, 07:43:49 PM

"Kawasaki 750 H2 triple two stroke death ride! " LOL! I've still got mine, but it hasn't run in decades. Maybe that's why I'm still here to tell the tale! I used to trade my friend my 72 340 4 spd Duster for his new '73 KZ900 and I've never been on anything faster. I had it doing an indicated 160mph one night and it was still pulling. I ran out of balls before it did!

RUNCHARGER · December 04, 2020, 08:06:25 PM

Always wanted an H2 and a Z1. I've played with some others though. I might restore one more 1150 Zuke I'm thinking. Mopars are just unaffordable in Canada, bikes I can do.

700 AKN · December 04, 2020, 10:34:14 PM

I've only had 1 bike in my entire life and it was a Yamaha 80GT. I rode it for 3 or 4 years in my youth ( I'm 57 now ) and sold it locally. I did enjoy the time I had it, but never really got into bikes. This picture is not the actual bike I had, but it's identical. I guess I live a sheltered life because I've never broken a bone. Just cuts & scrapes that hurt real bad!!

torredcuda · December 05, 2020, 04:39:13 AM

Quote from: 70Barracuda on December 04, 2020, 06:34:06 PM
Mini trail 50, CT 70, 4 speed!, 125 Elsinore, Kawasaki 750 H2 triple two stroke death ride! Husqvarna 500 two stroke, Husky 510 four stroke, and the one I still have 2001 Husky TE 400, and this one...

I`d love a 750 triple, my first street bike at 19 yrs old was a brand new `79 GS750E. It was a pretty quick bike and I rode it WFO front wheel in the air most of the time, not sure how I lived thru it. Also had a GS850 and a KZ1000.