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You know what the answer is ……. Go get yourself a new bike, make sure you start a “Wallet thread” so we can see what color👍
Old guys dont MX , they just watch it on tv and youtube with their hot young wives.
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Why delay Joy in your life. I'm 61 and now a couple years into MX in H-town. Years of off-road experience in SoCal. The body is healthy and I'm feeling the joy in life again...YAT
So I did - picked up a leftover but new 2018 XCF-350 - have not ridden as much as I would like, still semi-working - when I do ride I like it. Thought I would do more moto, but some nice trails are getting to be more appealing!
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I got out of moto at 60+. Last 2 crashes were both concussions. Can't have that many working brain cells left as it is, so protecting those that remain.
I scratch the itch with one of my Yamaha RD400 2 strokers, or my MT07.
The vintage bike is a great idea. I raced back in the 70's when i was 16 currently 66 and riding a 2014 yz 125 but i have a very fast 1974 CR 125 that i still ride.
I raced the AHRMA vintage nationals 96 thru 2000 125/ 250 expert and actually won the 1997 AHRMA 125 sportsman expert national championship on it.
Harry klemm motor work and a factory FMF pipe this 125 is a badass 50 year old moto monster.
Awesome news, even just having the bike there to look at when walking past or tinkering with it is therapy for me. Hopefully you find some more time to get out on it, I'm trying myself 👍
I love hearing about all you older folks still riding though. Firstly it's just plain badass, massive props to all of you. Secondly it gives me so much hope for how much time I have left to ride. But mostly I have a tonne of respect for all of you still riding at even 50+ and moreso for the 60+ and 70+ guys, amazing.
Enjoy everything you can, while you can!
Sweet!, now I'm going back and forth between a newish YZ250, an 86 CR250 or a four stroke 450.
So many bikes, so little time - for real!
just back at it after life got in the way early 90's. I'm just a JR at 56........some days it's like old days and Glory. Other days it's wtf am i doing. One day the 450 isn't enough (kidding) and next time out the 250f feels like a rocket ship. But loving seeing old freinds at the track and hanging out is as much fun as riding - let's hope i'm still at it at 60
Concussions are a concern, glad you hung up your boots with all your marbles!
Glad to hear it! Once you've ridden you never want to stop.
I'm 68 and raced last weekend. The biggest piece of advice I can offer is to be very selective about the tracks you ride. Not sure about where you live, but here in Arizona we have two active tracks and each has a way tamed down "vet" track along with what each calls a national track. Could I make it around the national tracks? You bet. But, the differences in what I'd clear and what I'd just choose to roll would make it seriously dangerous for me and the kids that are trying to be the next big thing. Like others have said, ride within your limits, focus on having fun, and don't let the 20 year old in your head make the decisions.
Vet riders getting back in to riding on a modern day track need to focus on three things to prevent ending up in the E.R. -
(1) Fitness
(2)Fitness
(3) Fitness
I see it all the time around here. A rider or racer who last rode in 2003 on a two stroke sees how easy Jett or even Kris Keefer makes it look, and decides to get himself a brand new 350.
Next thing you know dude is laying on the side of a vet track somewhere with EMS asking for his wife's phone number, with the meat wagon rolling in thru the pits to collect him, or worse, the helo is looking for a spot to land.
BTW I'm a vet rider, but I take this shit extremely serious. Yoga, diet, calorie control, flexibility training, reflex training, proper sleep, and weight training/cardio at least 4 days a week will lessen chances of injury. Track riding is a hobby that requires significant commitment off the bike.
If a vet rider re- entering the sport today wants to experience the awesome fun of a dirt bike without all the prep, trail or desert riding is the way to go.
Haters down vote away.
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I agree 100%, in fact I promised my wife that if I didn't drop 25 lbs and step up my strength training I wouldn't be racing as I know it will be too difficult and dangerous. Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the info, I'll check out the 350!
Amen to that, I'm in Georgia so I'll have to look for those "vet" tracks. You're so right about that 20 year old in our head!, 😂
75 CR125 was my first true moto X bike. First time I cracked that throttle and hit the power band I was hooked!
68, that's awesome! Thanks for the great advice, I'm in Georgia, I'll be sure to locate some "vet" tracks. Keep on roostin!
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Imma 200 guy for a long time. They are an easier riding 125 basically. You'll feel like you can man handle it. I've got mine pulling as quick as the bigger bikes. So it's way stronger than a stock SX. Great re-entry bike.
I now also have a '24 300SX with fork upgrade and custom re-flash. Some how it doesn't make my forearms ache for 3-4 days afterwards, like my Gnar hitting 200SX. So yeah, another good re-entry bike, as it has the tq of a 450, yet the EFI and electronic power-valve keeps it easy to ride. Feels light to the 350-450 bikes.
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Az down to two tracks yikes and they ain't two of the best of the 10 that used to be.
Wanna ride an awesome track check out Gopher Gulch up near Kingman.
This thread has reminded me of two people I've met over the years.
One was in his 60s and we went on a hard enduro ride together. He was an expert (equivalent A class) in his day and in the fast stuff he would absolutely smoke me still. The only place I had any advantage over him was on the massive obstacles because as he put it, I'll bounce and have another go but he'll be going home hurting, so he would go around.
The other was when I was in the road racing scene and a man in his 90s who could barely walk was at every meeting racing an old classic 60s 125 two stroke. He couldn't get his leg over the bike so his wife would help him up and then he'd get pushed to the line. I believe that the story was something like he had known the race series organisers father so they turned a blind eye to him and as long as he didn't do anything stupid they were happy for him to roll around.
What brand of 200 do you ride? I actually considered a 83 CR480 as I thought it may be easier to ride due to the power delivery, so long as I'm careful with the throttle, which is the opposite of how I rode when younger, lol.
I’m 67, was going to the track this morning but it’s misting rain……….think I’ll hit the taqueria instead!!!
At our age it's wise to stick to good track conditions, besides tacos are always great no matter the weather!
I'm 65 and been riding / racing since I was a kid in the 70s and have never taken a break for any reason...too much fun! I know at some point, I'll need to back off on the track riding but until then I just try to stay within my comfort zone by not riding over my head and keeping it on two wheels. I figure if I have too hard of a get off , it might speed up me needing to get out of it. When weather is decent here in Ohio I try to ride every weekend.
Hi Mooch Looking like a Pro!! Havnt been on track for a few months ...I started this Crazy sport at 67! Turning 70 so guess i better get on it ! Not getting any
Younger! i tore up my thumb ucl flying too high!! but at least i have Medicare!LOL! Ciao Warren
Never ride tired and old lol its all just fun and exercise. I think the 250f is a perfect size for all around cruising.
I would prefer an old man practice and just stay away from the younger riders honestly. Its just fun, ride to ride tomorrow.
Weird this post came up. I was talking about missing riding tonight with my wife. She said when the youngest graduates, I can get another bike 🤣. 2 yrs seems so far away. I stopped when I shattered 3 vertebrae and tore every nerve and muscle/tendon in my back and neck. Lots of titanium and therapy etc. you know the drill. That was 5 yrs ago. It was brutal and enough to say Im out. I just want to cruise around and like another post said, it’s therapeutic. No more racing but I really want to ride. 52 yrs old and couldn’t agree more with the fitness post. Surgeon said that helped so much not being frail and no muscle mass when I took the digger. Have fun and hit a berm for me.👍
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