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seth505 wrote:
I've had dads (sorry, "trainers") walk right out in front of me and almost get the peoples elbow. Fixated on their rider and not reality of...

I've had dads (sorry, "trainers") walk right out in front of me and almost get the peoples elbow. Fixated on their rider and not reality of being at a public track.  Fuckin kooks, shame this guy.

Glad to see the peoples elbows still out there ready to lay waste!!!!

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1/16/2025 1:31pm
Falcon wrote:
From the standpoint of his own personal safety, he should be able to do as he pleases. However, I think we all owe it to the...

From the standpoint of his own personal safety, he should be able to do as he pleases. However, I think we all owe it to the next generation of riders to lead by example and wear the proper gear. It's the same as holding a door open for someone or making ethical decisions. That stuff propagates! Do the right thing and wear a helmet, just in case some impressionable kid happens to think you are the shining example of "Motocross Rider." 

3strokemx wrote:
Wouldn't it make a more impactful example for the kids if the helmetless rider crashes and gets hurt?When did it become other peoples' responsibility to raise...

Wouldn't it make a more impactful example for the kids if the helmetless rider crashes and gets hurt?

When did it become other peoples' responsibility to raise random kids?

 

I don't know man,  you would have to ask the government.

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You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

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1/16/2025 1:49pm
MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

I wish I could go through life being this oblivious to how things work.

Ignorance is bliss as they say.

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K-Dub is at his own house.. leave it alone dude..

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MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

Oh okaaay captain gnarly. Talk about missing the point lol 

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1/16/2025 1:57pm
MOTO13 wrote:
Lol...wow. Bunch of bad ass MXr's who probably grew up on bending the rules get all butt hurt because some guy at a track didn't wear...

Lol...wow. Bunch of bad ass MXr's who probably grew up on bending the rules get all butt hurt because some guy at a track didn't wear full moto gear. That's funny right there. Lighten up Karen.

Magoofan wrote:

Thank you for being the guy who will be more downvoted than me in this thread.....

😂

Dammit man. I agreed with your first post in this thread and now you make me laugh? 

WTF is this world coming to?!?! 😂😂

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1/16/2025 1:59pm
MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?

I’ve been doing both since I was old enough to drive and would love to know what kind of party I’ve been missing out on

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1/16/2025 2:24pm
MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?I’ve been doing both since I was old enough...

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?

I’ve been doing both since I was old enough to drive and would love to know what kind of party I’ve been missing out on

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....

But life always has a way of catching up. There is usually a couple, shall we say, "legal issues" they run into that drop them many rungs down the ladder, and then they blame everyone else for their mistakes and bad decisions catching up to them. 

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MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?I’ve been doing both since I was old enough...

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?

I’ve been doing both since I was old enough to drive and would love to know what kind of party I’ve been missing out on

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....But...

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....

But life always has a way of catching up. There is usually a couple, shall we say, "legal issues" they run into that drop them many rungs down the ladder, and then they blame everyone else for their mistakes and bad decisions catching up to them. 

Legal issues? wtf. Wowza. Talk about taking things and stretching into stupidity. I don't get all ass bunched about a guy not wearing full MX gear, that's for damn sure. 

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1/16/2025 2:32pm
Falcon wrote:
From the standpoint of his own personal safety, he should be able to do as he pleases. However, I think we all owe it to the...

From the standpoint of his own personal safety, he should be able to do as he pleases. However, I think we all owe it to the next generation of riders to lead by example and wear the proper gear. It's the same as holding a door open for someone or making ethical decisions. That stuff propagates! Do the right thing and wear a helmet, just in case some impressionable kid happens to think you are the shining example of "Motocross Rider." 

3strokemx wrote:
Wouldn't it make a more impactful example for the kids if the helmetless rider crashes and gets hurt?When did it become other peoples' responsibility to raise...

Wouldn't it make a more impactful example for the kids if the helmetless rider crashes and gets hurt?

When did it become other peoples' responsibility to raise random kids?

 

I personally make it my responsibility to guide young people. Random one at times too. As you age, that's how you give back: by ensuring that the generation replacing you knows how think and to do things well. You can thank me in 40 years when my kid (he'll be 58 then) is still riding our Daytona Special and knows how to rebuild a 2 stroke and keep the dream alive.

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1/16/2025 2:37pm Edited Date/Time 1/16/2025 2:48pm
MOTO13 wrote:
You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow...

You guys need some ketchup for this nothing burger? I see you guys like whine with your meals. Now, wear your seatbelt, slow down at yellow lights, don't speed in the pits, don't have any fun and always conform to every rule on planet earth. Don't forget, it's not about having fun, it's about only having the fun that others allow you to have. 

Dude, you are a moron. PNW tracks are struggling to get insurance to run because of this shit. One spends $17,000 for a race weekend to be covered. $17,000!!!! Everyone is being forced to put up fences to limit access to the track. Washougal and Woodland for examples. Both of those tracks have pretty much banned pit bikes and ebikes - again, insurance-driven. Most of them are limited to when they can run because of county noise ordinances and complaints. Idiots like you are why we are losing tracks. Go buy a UTV and head to the dunes with that crowd of clowns.You'll fit in fine.  Sheesh.

Is the 13 in your name your age or IQ?

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Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?I’ve been doing both since I was old enough...

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?

I’ve been doing both since I was old enough to drive and would love to know what kind of party I’ve been missing out on

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....But...

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....

But life always has a way of catching up. There is usually a couple, shall we say, "legal issues" they run into that drop them many rungs down the ladder, and then they blame everyone else for their mistakes and bad decisions catching up to them. 

MOTO13 wrote:
Legal issues? wtf. Wowza. Talk about taking things and stretching into stupidity. I don't get all ass bunched about a guy not wearing full MX gear...

Legal issues? wtf. Wowza. Talk about taking things and stretching into stupidity. I don't get all ass bunched about a guy not wearing full MX gear, that's for damn sure. 

I said what I said and you're a clown. Period. 

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As my dad always said, some people don't have much worth protecting up there and they act like it. I just wish the actions of dumb people didn't impact everyone else. 

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1/16/2025 2:52pm Edited Date/Time 1/16/2025 10:17pm

USMCA certified? Just asking. 

In So. Cal. to visit my dad. While driving between Ontario and Hemet I was thinking of all the tracks that used to be in the area. Milestone, DeAnza, McCassy's old place, Elsinore, Saddleback, and more. Yeah, some were victims of development, some had insurance issues. But either way, don't be one more nail in the coffin. 

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I personally make it my responsibility to guide young people. Random one at times too. As you age, that's how you give back: by ensuring that...

I personally make it my responsibility to guide young people. Random one at times too. As you age, that's how you give back: by ensuring that the generation replacing you knows how think and to do things well. You can thank me in 40 years when my kid (he'll be 58 then) is still riding our Daytona Special and knows how to rebuild a 2 stroke and keep the dream alive.

It's reckless of you to encourage the Vitards to perform outreach to shape the nation's youth.   😆

 

There's a difference between guidance and telling people what they should think. I hope youre able to find the line.

When I was 10-11 I saw a guy borrow a bike to do a rhythm section, street clothes and no helmet.

  I thought he was an idiot even though noone made a big deal about it or told me to think that way. 

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1/16/2025 3:39pm Edited Date/Time 1/16/2025 3:41pm

TBI ….. TBI any one?

Yes I just had my yearly brain doctor visit today.

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1/16/2025 3:57pm
lumpy790 wrote:

TBI ….. TBI any one?

Yes I just had my yearly brain doctor visit today.

I’d honestly be more worried about shredding a leg or foot. Anyone seen what happens when an unprotected leg or foot finds its way into a spinning drivetrain?

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1/16/2025 4:15pm
TriRacer27 wrote:
As my dad always said, some people don't have much worth protecting up there and they act like it. I just wish the actions of dumb...

As my dad always said, some people don't have much worth protecting up there and they act like it. I just wish the actions of dumb people didn't impact everyone else. 

It doesn't help when champions set the example...

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MOTO13 wrote:
He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb...

He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb to do and at the same time, very awesome. I mean, jumps on a bike, no gear and hits it. I applaud the guy personally.

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and...

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and hitting a small rut a tractor left. I went down so hard and so quicky it was crazy. No helmet. Knocked me out and just as easy coulda killed me. Fvcking stupid and I know better. My kid won't ride ANYTHING without a helmet, but he's been trained right and is smarter than I am anyway.

Like someone said - we are our own worst enemies in the sport.

About two years ago I was having problems with my front brake on my 125 and rode it over to an empty field down the street to test it after I thought I had figured it out. Just idling along in 2nd gear I grabbed some front brake to test it’s engagement and the thing locked up so damn fast I had no time to react. No helmet or anything, knocked me out for a few seconds and definitely suffered from some concussion symptoms the following day or so. I will never forget the lashing I got from my chick when I told her what happened later, now that I’m a little older I have the same realization that the little tip over could’ve easily killed me or left me with some debilitating effects. I feel so stupid every time I look back on that. 

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I’d honestly be more worried about shredding a leg or foot. Anyone seen what happens when an unprotected leg or foot finds its way into a...

I’d honestly be more worried about shredding a leg or foot. Anyone seen what happens when an unprotected leg or foot finds its way into a spinning drivetrain?

No but I've seen a Shin vs Footpeg, there's not a lot of flesh to go through before you see what your bone looks like.

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I’d honestly be more worried about shredding a leg or foot. Anyone seen what happens when an unprotected leg or foot finds its way into a...

I’d honestly be more worried about shredding a leg or foot. Anyone seen what happens when an unprotected leg or foot finds its way into a spinning drivetrain?

3strokemx wrote:

No but I've seen a Shin vs Footpeg, there's not a lot of flesh to go through before you see what your bone looks like.

I did this on a klx 140, just messing around on a hill climb.  Foot peg raaaked my shin, saw my bone and ended up with 32 stitches.  Had normal gear on other than moto pants and boots…

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1/16/2025 5:32pm
Rickyisms wrote:
Do the tracks do nothing about it?There’s a handful of times Randy Yoho made me shut my bike off and walk it to the gate through...

Do the tracks do nothing about it?

There’s a handful of times Randy Yoho made me shut my bike off and walk it to the gate through the sandy ass pits at Dade City because I shifted out of first gear when I knew damn well I wasn’t supposed to. After the 3rd or 4th time of pushing my 85 down there I wised up quick. 

Funny you mention that name in this thread. When taking classes with Kenny Yoho he would sometimes demonstrate with your bike sans helmet etc. Lol

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Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?I’ve been doing both since I was old enough...

Can I ask what’s so fun about not wearing a seatbelt, and not slowing down at yellow lights?

I’ve been doing both since I was old enough to drive and would love to know what kind of party I’ve been missing out on

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....But...

Don't give him much energy, this is CLEARLY the dude everyone knows who is invincible to everything, seems to dodge the bullets of life and laugh....

But life always has a way of catching up. There is usually a couple, shall we say, "legal issues" they run into that drop them many rungs down the ladder, and then they blame everyone else for their mistakes and bad decisions catching up to them. 

MOTO13 wrote:
Legal issues? wtf. Wowza. Talk about taking things and stretching into stupidity. I don't get all ass bunched about a guy not wearing full MX gear...

Legal issues? wtf. Wowza. Talk about taking things and stretching into stupidity. I don't get all ass bunched about a guy not wearing full MX gear, that's for damn sure. 

Whoa Billy bad ass it sounds like you should stay home and ride on your own property without a helmet. I’d bet when your insurance company finds out you got a head injury without a helmet on that there will be plenty of issues you wish you didn’t have. 

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1/16/2025 6:06pm Edited Date/Time 1/16/2025 6:10pm
MOTO13 wrote:
He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb...

He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb to do and at the same time, very awesome. I mean, jumps on a bike, no gear and hits it. I applaud the guy personally.

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and...

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and hitting a small rut a tractor left. I went down so hard and so quicky it was crazy. No helmet. Knocked me out and just as easy coulda killed me. Fvcking stupid and I know better. My kid won't ride ANYTHING without a helmet, but he's been trained right and is smarter than I am anyway.

Like someone said - we are our own worst enemies in the sport.

Rickyisms wrote:
About two years ago I was having problems with my front brake on my 125 and rode it over to an empty field down the street...

About two years ago I was having problems with my front brake on my 125 and rode it over to an empty field down the street to test it after I thought I had figured it out. Just idling along in 2nd gear I grabbed some front brake to test it’s engagement and the thing locked up so damn fast I had no time to react. No helmet or anything, knocked me out for a few seconds and definitely suffered from some concussion symptoms the following day or so. I will never forget the lashing I got from my chick when I told her what happened later, now that I’m a little older I have the same realization that the little tip over could’ve easily killed me or left me with some debilitating effects. I feel so stupid every time I look back on that. 

I’ll add another helmet story.

We grew up with our own motocross, natural terrain, BMX, and flat track/ speedway tracks on our farm. All but the natural terrain track were in a paddock beside the house. At all ages we raced all manner of bikes, from 80s to 500s, jumped cars and played smash up derby regularly.
Just about everything was fair game, but if we ever dared to get on a bike or step into a car without a helmet, no matter who you were, Mum would appear at the gate in a flash brandishing a stick. Needless to say even the grown men learnt not to flaunt the helmet rule. 
That stick was the only insurance she ever needed 😂

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When I was maybe 8 years old, my dad and I trucked his trail90 to a local riding spot to cruise around double on it. A guy riding with no helmet went down going pretty fast on a big powerline road and almost tore his entire ear off. It was near our truck so my dad wrapped his head in a towel and drove him to the ER. I guess that made an impression on me (and him no doubt). All the gear, all the time!

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Knew a talented Freestyle rider. Between shows at an event in a parking lot, he was saluting the crowd by doing a slow wheelie, helmetless. He knew what he was doing riding-wise, and was standing it up at a walking pace.

He hit a small concrete parking curb he obviously had not seen. Probably tried to save it but landed on his back. whipping his head on the tarmac.

A young kid lost his dad because of that.

Personal freedom is important, but sometimes the possible outcome is just not worth it.

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MOTO13 wrote:
He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb...

He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb to do and at the same time, very awesome. I mean, jumps on a bike, no gear and hits it. I applaud the guy personally.

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and...

I'm an adult, and a decent rider, and one of the biggest hits I've ever taken was warming up my kid's 85 in the grass and hitting a small rut a tractor left. I went down so hard and so quicky it was crazy. No helmet. Knocked me out and just as easy coulda killed me. Fvcking stupid and I know better. My kid won't ride ANYTHING without a helmet, but he's been trained right and is smarter than I am anyway.

Like someone said - we are our own worst enemies in the sport.

Rickyisms wrote:
About two years ago I was having problems with my front brake on my 125 and rode it over to an empty field down the street...

About two years ago I was having problems with my front brake on my 125 and rode it over to an empty field down the street to test it after I thought I had figured it out. Just idling along in 2nd gear I grabbed some front brake to test it’s engagement and the thing locked up so damn fast I had no time to react. No helmet or anything, knocked me out for a few seconds and definitely suffered from some concussion symptoms the following day or so. I will never forget the lashing I got from my chick when I told her what happened later, now that I’m a little older I have the same realization that the little tip over could’ve easily killed me or left me with some debilitating effects. I feel so stupid every time I look back on that. 

I seem to recall a Bay Area OTHG guy that died whele warming up his bike for an oil change. 5 minutes down the street and didn’t come back. Bare heads and asphalt aren’t compatible. 

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It doesn't help when champions set the example...

It doesn't help when champions set the example...

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It used to be my dream to own a motocross track. Now not so much. I would much rather just have a small private track that myself and some close friends enjoy every now and then. Everyone wants to sue.

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