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2/8/2017 5:37pm Edited Date/Time 2/8/2017 5:37pm
Name...Johnny
Age....old (52)
Favorite rider....All of them...Deano....Johnny O (80's)
Started racing BMX at 13, bought a RM80 at 16, started racing a 125 at 17, moved to A class at 19 and turned expert (pro-am) at 20....Raced against a ton of legends (Cooper, hawthorne, Whitley, Langford) Beat Robbie Van Winkle the day I switched to Honda, the next week he showed up on a Honda...lolz...
2/8/2017 5:38pm
Name...Johnny Age....old (52) Favorite rider....All of them...Deano....Johnny O (80's) Started racing BMX at 13, bought a RM80 at 16, started racing a 125 at 17, moved...
Name...Johnny
Age....old (52)
Favorite rider....All of them...Deano....Johnny O (80's)
Started racing BMX at 13, bought a RM80 at 16, started racing a 125 at 17, moved to A class at 19 and turned expert (pro-am) at 20....Raced against a ton of legends (Cooper, hawthorne, Whitley, Langford) Beat Robbie Van Winkle the day I switched to Honda, the next week he showed up on a Honda...lolz...
Hahahaha great story!
STLSharky
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2/8/2017 5:49pm
I've seen a few posts today talking about how savage this forum has gotten over the last few weeks and I couldn't agree more. There have been some cut throat comments lately and we all just need to chill and be civilized in talking about the sport we love. So I figured I would formally introduce myself in an attempt to humanize this person that I am on there interwebs.

Disclaimer: Admins, if this thread is stupid or degrades quickly, please feel free to delete.

Name: Sharky David Noones
Age: 49

Began riding: 1981

Favorite Rider: Jeremy McGrath and Jeff Emig

Profession: Bmw

Current Ride: 2012 KTM 250SX

Riding accomplishment: Crashed My YZ80H through a barrier and off a 15 foot high bridge and I'm still alive.

Misc: Love all things Motorcycle and Hate cars for the most part.
jk367
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2/8/2017 5:54pm
Name: Justin K
age:32
Home: Battle Mountain Nevada
Riding: off and on since I was five
Job: process maintenance at a gold mine
fav rider: Jimmy Nelson, Dylan Bauer, justin hill
Moto accomplished? Not really haha would like to be a fast vet someday.picked up a bike a few years ago to start riding again and have bought several used two strokes since. Gf thinks I'm crazy but I'm more excited about moto than I have been in a long time.
Bikes: 2003 yz125, 2006 rm250, 1998 kx125, 2011 yzf450
Would love a new bike. Leaning towards ktm350

The Shop

olddude
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2/8/2017 5:57pm
olddude wrote:
My comment was a tad harsh before this edit
hvaughn88 wrote:
whoa, sorry dude.
All good. This is turning out to be HOF material.
GFMM647
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Keene, NH, USA
2/8/2017 6:03pm
Name: Jason
Age: 43
Favorite Rider: To many to list.
Profession: Union Communication Worker
Current Ride: 2016 KTM 250sx, hopefully turning into a 300sx soon!
Greatest accomplishment: My 15yr and counting marriage to my beautiful wife and my 3 kids.
First Bike: 1975 Honda XL 175 my Grandfather gave me for a buck. First real MX bike, Brand new 1986 CR 80.
Riding/Racing accomplishments: Some wins in the 250cc amateur/ B class in NESC back in the late 90's. Finishing third overall in 1998 fall series in same class. Getting a Ironman award for racing in every scheduled event in the series. Promoted to Expert class in 1999 and promptly was waxed by top NESC experts. Haha! What a wake up call!
I became hooked on moto after going to the 1986 Southwick Pro National. First race I ever attended. Shortly after, convinced my parents to take me racing. Which they did until I was old enough to go myself. Love everything about the sport. Wish I could get out more but life gets in the way which is ok. Mostly just a practice day guy now. More track time anyway.
KC435
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2/8/2017 6:08pm
Kx125rider wrote:
Maybe this could be stickied at the top like an introduction thread for new members?
Jmicmoto13 wrote:
Agreed. I'm just waiting for these guys to contribute:

GuyB
ML512
JT$
Keefer
Matthes
GD2
And TeamGreen.
1st to post
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2/8/2017 6:13pm
I personally want to thank Jmicmoto13 for this post. I've read this forum for about 4 years and joined shortly after the Dungey/Stew t-bone incident and wanted to give my opinion but realized why. There was a lot of venom being spewed over that incident same with Stew/Poto in the corner......Stew stuck his foot in his forks on purpose etc etc. AlI this was unbarrable to read at the time. I was at St Lou Sx a few years back, Poto clipped the triple in the corner racing Dungey. The outcome for Poto was a broken leg/tib/fib. Several several several were standing and cheering FU Poto while grabbing handful of their sack flipping birds. I thought wth hell has this sport come to. A legend of the sport commented on this post DV12. Really cool DV12,and great thought of a post for this not to go sideways even though a few wanted it to.Grear post jmicmoto13. Most peaceful fun thing I've read in a long time
Bruneval
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2/8/2017 6:16pm
Name: Nick
Age: 33
Began riding: 1998 on a YZ125
Favorite rider: JMB
Current bikes: 1989 CR250, 2006 RM125, 2009 ex-PC KX250F, 2012 CRF250 & 450, and soon a 2017 TC250
Profession: Wall St. Management Consultant
Greatest achievement: Leading soldiers on combat operations during the 2 years I spent in Afghanistan as a British Parachute Regiment Officer
Riding achievement: Finishing the Weston beach race
Misc: Moved to NYC from London 2 years ago and absolutely love it. Only downside is no bikes/riding, but I'm working on that.





And nowadays:





ruskymx
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2/8/2017 6:17pm
Name: Jeff
Age: 37
Began riding: 1992(ish)
Favorite Rider: Past: Bradshaw Current:Honestly tough to pick one, but like RD5, ET3, CR22, Filthy, Decotis
Profession: Finance Mgr
Current Ride: 2000 YZ 250 & 2015 Harley Dyna Wide Glide & 1993 4Runner SAS'd with dual cases (company car for daily)
Riding accomplishment: Got smoked in the 125C class on amateur day at Budd's Creek National in 1995-96 lol but just riding that track was awesome!
Misc: I too love all things moto. I try to hit as many Nationals as I can. My best year was 1998 when I went to High Point, Budds Creek, Unadilla, Southwick, Broome Tioga & Steel City. I love taking pictures at the races as well.
Jerkolantern
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2/8/2017 6:17pm
peelout wrote:
Garet 33 bro Started in 94 Commercial glass contractor Favorite rider Ryan Villopoto Accomplishment is Tecate to LaPaz Misc I am snowmobile search and rescue, avid...
Garet
33 bro
Started in 94
Commercial glass contractor
Favorite rider Ryan Villopoto
Accomplishment is Tecate to LaPaz
Misc I am snowmobile search and rescue, avid back country adventurer (snow and Offroad) , I met some of my best riding friends through Vital, sprocket bolt torque spec enthusiast
What a let down. Your one of the best smartasses of all time, I literally only opened this thread to read your comments, and NOW your going to act mature? Again, total letdown brah. Bolts r loose
2/8/2017 6:31pm Edited Date/Time 2/8/2017 6:32pm
I personally want to thank Jmicmoto13 for this post. I've read this forum for about 4 years and joined shortly after the Dungey/Stew t-bone incident and...
I personally want to thank Jmicmoto13 for this post. I've read this forum for about 4 years and joined shortly after the Dungey/Stew t-bone incident and wanted to give my opinion but realized why. There was a lot of venom being spewed over that incident same with Stew/Poto in the corner......Stew stuck his foot in his forks on purpose etc etc. AlI this was unbarrable to read at the time. I was at St Lou Sx a few years back, Poto clipped the triple in the corner racing Dungey. The outcome for Poto was a broken leg/tib/fib. Several several several were standing and cheering FU Poto while grabbing handful of their sack flipping birds. I thought wth hell has this sport come to. A legend of the sport commented on this post DV12. Really cool DV12,and great thought of a post for this not to go sideways even though a few wanted it to.Grear post jmicmoto13. Most peaceful fun thing I've read in a long time
My pleasure man. I'm thrilled that this thread hadn't derailed and even some of the funny smart a's running around here gave a serious contribution. There is hope for Moto!!
2/8/2017 6:34pm
What a let down. Your one of the best smartasses of all time, I literally only opened this thread to read your comments, and NOW your...
What a let down. Your one of the best smartasses of all time, I literally only opened this thread to read your comments, and NOW your going to act mature? Again, total letdown brah. Bolts r loose
lol I hear ya. Peelout is one of the best, if not the best, smart A responders while still being funny. I still feel like the Dr. Evil response on here was hysterical. I even read it in the Dr. Evil voice.
davistld01
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2/8/2017 6:37pm Edited Date/Time 2/9/2017 6:17am
Name: Terry
Age: 58
Began riding: Started in '68 on a homemade mini bike, raced from 1972-1978.
Favorite Riders: Roger DeCoster will always be my hero. James Stewart. Current...RD5, TC41, JW12 & CR22.
Profession: Automobile Sales Manager
Current Ride: 2013 Honda CR450F...currently collecting parts to build another 1974 Husqvarna Mag 250CR vintage racer.
Riding / racing accomplishments: Proud of the few Expert class wins in Texas & surrounding states in the mid '70's, raced 125 Support class at 1976 Houston Astrodome Supercross.
Misc: I was involved with another Supercross website for a few years, and got to attend most SX & Outdoor events from 2004-2014. I had the privilege of meeting some great people in the industry. Nowadays, I ride for fun and am looking forward to getting my two grandsons involved in the sport.
Bromley686
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2/8/2017 7:07pm
Love the idea of this thread enough to register and make my first post after reading this forum for the past 4-5 years. Great idea Jmicmoto13, this place was starting to remind me of facebook lol

Name: Bryan
Age: 30
Began riding: 2011
Favorite Rider: Tomac but enjoy watching any of them ride
Profession: LED Tech
Current Ride: 2011 KX250F
Riding accomplishment: Any ride that I don't hit the deck is a good day for me
Misc: Have an awesome wife that lets me buy whatever toys I'd like and two beautiful babies under the age of two years old

Normally ride alone so no pics of me but heres my future moto buddies.




GD2
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Fantasy
2/8/2017 7:08pm Edited Date/Time 2/8/2017 7:27pm
Name: Grant

Age: 20

Began riding: Around 2009

Favorite Rider: Eli Tomac

Profession: I work for Vital and I'm a college student.

Current Ride: None. College is expensive. (I do have a Santa Cruz 5010C for MTB, though.)

Misc: I took over the title of Youngest Vital Employee from Michael when I joined the team. Working in the motocross industry is the best job ever. By the way, Whataburger is the best. Not sure why you California people like In-N-Out.
2/8/2017 7:15pm
Name: Greg
Age: 26
Began riding: 1996 (retired 2010)
Favorite Rider: Everts when growing up, no specific rider now.
Profession: Weird mix of IT support and Mechanical Engineering
Current Ride: None.
Riding accomplishment: Raced on every send track Belgium & Netherlands have to offer, also the reason for my username... Results wise nothing interesting at all.
Misc: I just like racing allot. I also enjoyed the media side of things so i ended up throwing a hole bunch of old vhs stuff up on youtube.
2/8/2017 7:22pm
I typed a good post but accidentally clicked the damn adverts when my iPad fell and lost the whole thing.
2/8/2017 8:35pm
GD2 wrote:
Name: Grant Age: 20 Began riding: Around 2009 Favorite Rider: Eli Tomac Profession: I work for Vital and I'm a college student. Current Ride: None. College...
Name: Grant

Age: 20

Began riding: Around 2009

Favorite Rider: Eli Tomac

Profession: I work for Vital and I'm a college student.

Current Ride: None. College is expensive. (I do have a Santa Cruz 5010C for MTB, though.)

Misc: I took over the title of Youngest Vital Employee from Michael when I joined the team. Working in the motocross industry is the best job ever. By the way, Whataburger is the best. Not sure why you California people like In-N-Out.
Whataburger is the best. Not sure why you California people like In-N-Out.

Whataburger>>>>>>>>>>>in-N-out
samifan
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2/8/2017 9:14pm
Name: Sam

Age: 24

Favorite Riders: Past: local heroes Eric Kowalik and Heath Voss. Current: The MN Boys, Filthy Phil, Benny Bloss.

Profession: Sports Media Production and finishing up my degree in Interactive Media.

First Bike: 1970's Italjet 50. First real race bike was a 98 KTM 50 senior.

Current Rides: 2012 KTM 250sx, 1975 Can-Am 125mx and 250mx, 2010 Freightliner Sprinter.

Began Riding: 1997.

First Race: 1998 D23 race in Deer River, MN.

Riding Accomplishments: Proud to say despite my height (6'7") I'm still at it and getting better every year. Have had a few moto wins here and there. Won a bunch of over-alls at local races, but my only District 23 one came on 65's at Echo Valley back in the day. Started chasing LL's a couple years ago and I'm getting closer each year! Won a few vintage nationals against the old guys as well...

Misc: My life is all about moto and has been since I was 5 years old watching On Any Sunday on repeat and traveling with my Dad and uncle to vintage national races all over the country. I Started racing at 6 and never looked back. My Dad owns a sports broadcasting company which has given me multiple opportunities to mix work and play, as we've broadcasted several LL and D23 Races over the last few years. I enjoy working on my vintage bikes and am always tinkering on my 2-Tall modified KTM. I use basketball to try and survive these winter months with limited moto, as I have both coached and played at the college level.









jeffro503
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2/8/2017 9:18pm
Jmicmoto13 wrote:
Man this thread is freaking killing it! So glad it's going like I had hoped and so many awesome guys responding and putting up amazing stories...
Man this thread is freaking killing it! So glad it's going like I had hoped and so many awesome guys responding and putting up amazing stories and pics. You guys rock!
Holy hell! I haven't been back on vital since earlier today and it grew like 3 more pages. Pretty damn awesome thread you made man. Very cool indeed!
hillbilly
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2/8/2017 9:21pm
H billy. 53yr old

1st race 1974, last race may 09

Seen it all ,done it all,things I liked did twice. Broke off till crippled but it was fun anyways.

My occupation, eh,jack of all trades ,break a few laws.

Hobby , distilling and sampling
jeffro503
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2/8/2017 9:36pm
TallCan 16 wrote:
Name: Tony Age: 37 Started Riding: 1990 Realized I wasn't going to beat RC: 1993 Started Riding again: 2005 Profession: Mechanical Engineer Current Rides: 2006 RM250...
Name: Tony
Age: 37
Started Riding: 1990
Realized I wasn't going to beat RC: 1993
Started Riding again: 2005
Profession: Mechanical Engineer
Current Rides: 2006 RM250, 2013 500EXC, 2015 YZ450, 2007 1200 Nightster
Favorite Tracks: 1) Mountain View 2) Washougal, 3) Pre-clear-cut Woodland. But Hannegan is about 5 minutes from my work now. Looking forward to heading down to RV's "place" (Straddleline) this spring/summer.
Claim to Fame: Used to race RC cars with Jefro.
Tony C? No freakin' way! Holy hell man , how are you!!?? Been a long time brother. And you have an 06' RM250 too....that's cool as heck right there haha. And we both raced 1/8th scale offroad....but you were waaayy better than I ever was! You were a kickass driver. Still working at the airplane place that starts with a B? I hope you're well man , awesome seeing you on here. Hopefully we get to go shred some dirt this spring / summer!
TallCan 16
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2/8/2017 9:50pm
jeffro503 wrote:
Tony C? No freakin' way! Holy hell man , how are you!!?? Been a long time brother. And you have an 06' RM250 too....that's cool as...
Tony C? No freakin' way! Holy hell man , how are you!!?? Been a long time brother. And you have an 06' RM250 too....that's cool as heck right there haha. And we both raced 1/8th scale offroad....but you were waaayy better than I ever was! You were a kickass driver. Still working at the airplane place that starts with a B? I hope you're well man , awesome seeing you on here. Hopefully we get to go shred some dirt this spring / summer!
Yep Jeffro you got it..I remember when I was looking for an RM 250 I just missed out what looked to be a mint 06 RC edition, I'll bet that's you that snagged it!

And in my post, to clarify in '93 I realized I wasn't going to beat RC16, let alone RC4 haha
ledger
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2/8/2017 10:01pm
Lot's of talent going on in here, very impressed and thankful how well this train is roll'n.
jeffro503
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2/8/2017 10:05pm
jeffro503 wrote:
Tony C? No freakin' way! Holy hell man , how are you!!?? Been a long time brother. And you have an 06' RM250 too....that's cool as...
Tony C? No freakin' way! Holy hell man , how are you!!?? Been a long time brother. And you have an 06' RM250 too....that's cool as heck right there haha. And we both raced 1/8th scale offroad....but you were waaayy better than I ever was! You were a kickass driver. Still working at the airplane place that starts with a B? I hope you're well man , awesome seeing you on here. Hopefully we get to go shred some dirt this spring / summer!
TallCan 16 wrote:
Yep Jeffro you got it..I remember when I was looking for an RM 250 I just missed out what looked to be a mint 06 RC...
Yep Jeffro you got it..I remember when I was looking for an RM 250 I just missed out what looked to be a mint 06 RC edition, I'll bet that's you that snagged it!

And in my post, to clarify in '93 I realized I wasn't going to beat RC16, let alone RC4 haha
Sorry if I took the RM you were looking at. Smile

I do love that bike more than anything though. Such a blast to ride. Just now making a permanent switch off of the 450's. I figured that since I have so much fun on that old RM 250 2 stroke....why not try a newer 2 stroke? So I have a 17' TC 250 coming here about Mid march ( at least that's when the bike shop expects it , may be sooner ). Hit me up here if you decide to come down for a Mtn view , Washougal or something like that. If I can stay healthy , I may try PIR , Albany or something like that again if I decide to race.

But dang man , glad to hear from you. Always nice running into someone you know. And you know how damn crazy this place can be , and I always seem to be right in the middle of it for some reason. Taken me 10 years , and I still haven't figured it out. Haha.
jeffro503
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2/8/2017 10:07pm
ledger wrote:
Lot's of talent going on in here, very impressed and thankful how well this train is roll'n.
I agree! This is one very cool thread! We had some other threads like this over the years , but I don't remember one taking off like the way this one did. Should be a dang sticky!
ledger
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2/8/2017 10:21pm
ledger wrote:
Lot's of talent going on in here, very impressed and thankful how well this train is roll'n.
jeffro503 wrote:
I agree! This is one very cool thread! We had some other threads like this over the years , but I don't remember one taking off...
I agree! This is one very cool thread! We had some other threads like this over the years , but I don't remember one taking off like the way this one did. Should be a dang sticky!
Tell Guyb to nail this one to the wall, It's good moto therapy !!
TannerMxer
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2/8/2017 10:23pm
Name: Ryan Age: 31 Live in: Oak View, Ca Began riding: 1988 Favorite Rider: my kids of course, but DV12 who sat in my seat in...

Name: Ryan

Age: 31

Live in: Oak View, Ca

Began riding: 1988

Favorite Rider: my kids of course, but DV12 who sat in my seat in Seattle one year while I was getting ice cream, Huffman, Adam Enticknap
rep 805

Profession: oil and gas industry

Current Ride: 2007 crf450x, 2005 trx450r, 2003 yz125, 1990 HD fxr, 2002 xr70 (son), 2002 pw50 (daughter), 2002 250ex (wife), 1980 atc70 (125)

Riding accomplishment: none really, had a 3rd at starvation ridge in Wa. when I was maybe 12

Misc: I love anything with wheels, well almost anything. Custom vehicles, bmx, you name it. Hell I was on the speed skating team! I've been married for just over a year been together for almost 9. My kids are 8 and 5.
TannerMxer wrote:
STFU! I grew up in OV and lived there from when I was born until 1993, and then I spent every weekend there at my best...
STFU! I grew up in OV and lived there from when I was born until 1993, and then I spent every weekend there at my best friends house until college.
LOL small world. My wife was born and raised here, she's never even lived of the property ha. We're holding the river bottom down.
What's your wife's maiden name?
rubarb
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2/8/2017 10:37pm
GD2 wrote:
Name: Grant Age: 20 Began riding: Around 2009 Favorite Rider: Eli Tomac Profession: I work for Vital and I'm a college student. Current Ride: None. College...
Name: Grant

Age: 20

Began riding: Around 2009

Favorite Rider: Eli Tomac

Profession: I work for Vital and I'm a college student.

Current Ride: None. College is expensive. (I do have a Santa Cruz 5010C for MTB, though.)

Misc: I took over the title of Youngest Vital Employee from Michael when I joined the team. Working in the motocross industry is the best job ever. By the way, Whataburger is the best. Not sure why you California people like In-N-Out.
Whataburger is the best. Not sure why you California people like In-N-Out.

Whataburger>>>>>>>>>>>in-N-out
INO is good ,but there's enough sodium in a double double to kill a small dog

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