Can Anything Replace the Joy of Moto?

shortty761 wrote:

So it’s definitley not as good as moto, and it’s definitely expensive, but man you live in Canada I can’t believe you aren’t skiing.East coast you...

So it’s definitley not as good as moto, and it’s definitely expensive, but man you live in Canada I can’t believe you aren’t skiing.

East coast you are close to Tremblant, Jay Peak, La Massif de Charlevoix, Mont-Sainte-Anne.

If moto is a 10, skiing is an 8 for me. It gets me through the winter and when it’s warm enough to ride im over skiing and ready to ride.

However, theres nothing like trying to go fast through glades (trees), throwing powder, getting a hell of a leg workout, and sending some drops/jumps. Hell of an adrenaline rush too.

Snowboarding is cool too I just think it’s harder to snowboard as you get up in age.

If I didn’t ski, winter would suck! 

racinstation wrote:

Still do Moto, but Snowbiking is amazing.  Especially if you live in Canada......it will give you access to that dirt cycle all year round!!!!

Jkawi wrote:

Might as well just buy a sled. They are about the same price and then you aren't houring out your bike as bad. It's also really...

Might as well just buy a sled. They are about the same price and then you aren't houring out your bike as bad. It's also really hard on them.

racinstation wrote:

Completely false.I am in the industry.  You can get a good used kit for $2500 and be riding.  Most of the time when I get inside...

Completely false.

I am in the industry.  You can get a good used kit for $2500 and be riding.  

Most of the time when I get inside an engine that has been on a snowbike they look much better than a bike with the same hours on dirt.  Moisture is the enemy and the don't get dirt in them.

I just did a top end on a bike that had 250 hours.....all snowbike.  Looked brand new.  Clean oil and clean air are your friends.

Jkawi wrote:

Might as well just buy a sled. They are about the same price and then you aren't houring out your bike as bad. It's also really...

Might as well just buy a sled. They are about the same price and then you aren't houring out your bike as bad. It's also really hard on them.

racinstation wrote:

Completely false.I am in the industry.  You can get a good used kit for $2500 and be riding.  Most of the time when I get inside...

Completely false.

I am in the industry.  You can get a good used kit for $2500 and be riding.  

Most of the time when I get inside an engine that has been on a snowbike they look much better than a bike with the same hours on dirt.  Moisture is the enemy and the don't get dirt in them.

I just did a top end on a bike that had 250 hours.....all snowbike.  Looked brand new.  Clean oil and clean air are your friends.

Jkawi wrote:

Ok sweet man! Dunno what is false there though. hours are hours. having done both, I wouldn't do the timber sled thing again. and I wasn't...

Ok sweet man! Dunno what is false there though. hours are hours. having done both, I wouldn't do the timber sled thing again. and I wasn't necessarily talking about the motor as far as what its hard on. More so clutch, cold weather, salt and snow, chains, linkage. The motors are fine. Oh And I just bought a great shape 22' RMK pro for $2000 if we are talking used. So that is still cheaper right?

Radical wrote:

I've found nothing that matches Motocross, but mountain biking is really, really cool too.It's especially fun to ride with friends.  It's like BMX for adults.  I've...

I've found nothing that matches Motocross, but mountain biking is really, really cool too.

It's especially fun to ride with friends.  It's like BMX for adults.  I've even gotten to the point where I enjoy climbs.

My favorite time to ride is at night.  It takes a little getting used to riding with lights, but it's very, very therapeutic.  It's an adventure every single time.

Again, nothing matches Motocross, especially racing, but mountain biking is a lot less expensive, and safer, as the speeds are slower (unless you start hucking huge jumps or drop offs).  It's also more convenient, as you usually don't have to travel as far.

Not hillbilly wrote:

I tried to replace moto with mountain biking, but mtb racing was too pain-focused for me. I’ll accept the criticism that maybe I was doing it...

I tried to replace moto with mountain biking, but mtb racing was too pain-focused for me. I’ll accept the criticism that maybe I was doing it wrong, but it seemed like the racer who could endure the most pain (and inflict pain on their competition) would prevail, while moto was about who had the biggest balls and best technique.

rf928 wrote:

It's that time of year here in Canada, haven't ridden a bike in 5 months and probably still a month to go. Talking with a friend...

It's that time of year here in Canada, haven't ridden a bike in 5 months and probably still a month to go. Talking with a friend tonight (both early 30's) and he was just so dang pumped on his rec soccer league. He loves sports and especially soccer, but I found myself really jealous of that. I quit racing MX 10 years ago due to injury risk for work and budget. I ride dual sport/single track but haven't scratched that competitive itch for a long time. Looking into road racing or track days for a start, but that's an expensive jump and the injury risk is still there. I can't believe I'm that jealous of someone playing soccer, when the only thing I've found that gives me that same excitement is riding. Kind of wish I spent more time playing hockey as a kid rather than riding, as I am completely without skill to try any stick/ball sports. Nor do I really want to....

What else have you guys found to replace the thrill of racing, or even riding? Returning to racing/competitive track riding just doesn't seem wise for me at this stage of life, but I've been going through withdrawal for 10 years and it doesn't seem to be getting better. 

jaun wrote:

Have you ever had you dick sucked and you butt hole licked at the same time by 2 different chicks?

bents wrote:

What? No pickleball enthusiasts? Y'all seem to fit into the age categories!

OwenJakes wrote:

Unpopular opinion. I’ve got tons. Here’s another. Running of the marathon flavor. There’s nothing on planet earth like months of training and dedication coming together around...

Unpopular opinion. I’ve got tons. Here’s another. Running of the marathon flavor. There’s nothing on planet earth like months of training and dedication coming together around mile 22. Or whatever distance you’re running. Mile 2.5, mile 11, Whatever. 

Kevin852 wrote:

Replace...tough call. (Jaun is not too far off haha) But I recently got back into BMX and it has been a blast. The new bike parks...

Replace...tough call. (Jaun is not too far off haha) But I recently got back into BMX and it has been a blast. The new bike parks they are building are pretty awesome. They have multiple lines so you can progress safely. I also bought an enduro MTB so looking forward to when the MTB lifts start running. But I do still plan on riding some moto. Just not as much or as serious as in the past. 

Here is me riding last weekend at a local spot in Palmdale, Ca (called The U) at the ripe old age of 58 on my BMX bike (22" wheels). 

Alan Dove wrote:

Karting

philG wrote:

I do enjoy Karting, but thats a money pit , even the arrive and drive stuff is getting expensive, and TBH its so serious that half...

I do enjoy Karting, but thats a money pit , even the arrive and drive stuff is getting expensive, and TBH its so serious that half the fun is sucked out of it before you even move. 

Back in the day i got to drive in a competition that ran the week after the F1 GP here in the UK, where all the F1 ,Sportscar ,WRC, and press  teams got to race for 4 hours, i have never seen anything like it, we were just there doing our best as Jaguar B  Team, while Ferrari and Mercedes guys almost came to blows in pit lane. 

When we had them just for our team, we took 60 people to a huge indoor place in London, and our F3 driver qualified 7th LOL.  

Nothing comes close to MX . 

 

Rickyisms wrote:

This is at Cleetus Mcfarland’s track, the Freedom Factory. I grew up 10 minutes down the road and spent every weekend there in my childhood.  This...

This is at Cleetus Mcfarland’s track, the Freedom Factory. I grew up 10 minutes down the road and spent every weekend there in my childhood.  

This is the “Altima 600” event he puts on twice a year. Only rules is that it has to be a Nissan Altima, and it must be stock. Mine’s a 2018, I wanted a 3.5 really bad, but I got this 4 banger from a Chinese restaurant for an absolute steal and we gutted everything except the center console, drivers seat, and dash. I took an old (expired) 5 point harness out of a friends old Street Stock and installed it in the car.

Other than safety, the 5 point keeps you up in the seat on the banking where a standard belt will wear you out just keeping yourself upright. Using a 5 point also allows me to use my Hans Device as well. Safety is lax, only a helmet, gloves, and long sleeves are required. I still use a Firesuit and all the stuff because the last thing I will do is burn alive in a race car.  I have a bad ass ex Clint Bowyer Sparco Firesuit from when he was at RCR in the 33 car. 

Here’s a pic of my car. My dad always did his number in the diamond plate look on his racecars, and I did the pink outline and flame as a nod to my favorite driver who passed away a few years ago, Scott Bloomquist. This was before the last one back in January, it got pretty roughed up but still drove from 61st to 11th and blew my RF on the last lap. 

My radio, air conditioning, and backup camera all still work too! I keep a phone charger in it, throw my phone in the center console, and then pull it out under red flag to text my dad in the stands or check live timing.

Rickyisms wrote:

This is at Cleetus Mcfarland’s track, the Freedom Factory. I grew up 10 minutes down the road and spent every weekend there in my childhood.  This...

This is at Cleetus Mcfarland’s track, the Freedom Factory. I grew up 10 minutes down the road and spent every weekend there in my childhood.  

This is the “Altima 600” event he puts on twice a year. Only rules is that it has to be a Nissan Altima, and it must be stock. Mine’s a 2018, I wanted a 3.5 really bad, but I got this 4 banger from a Chinese restaurant for an absolute steal and we gutted everything except the center console, drivers seat, and dash. I took an old (expired) 5 point harness out of a friends old Street Stock and installed it in the car.

Other than safety, the 5 point keeps you up in the seat on the banking where a standard belt will wear you out just keeping yourself upright. Using a 5 point also allows me to use my Hans Device as well. Safety is lax, only a helmet, gloves, and long sleeves are required. I still use a Firesuit and all the stuff because the last thing I will do is burn alive in a race car.  I have a bad ass ex Clint Bowyer Sparco Firesuit from when he was at RCR in the 33 car. 

Here’s a pic of my car. My dad always did his number in the diamond plate look on his racecars, and I did the pink outline and flame as a nod to my favorite driver who passed away a few years ago, Scott Bloomquist. This was before the last one back in January, it got pretty roughed up but still drove from 61st to 11th and blew my RF on the last lap. 

My radio, air conditioning, and backup camera all still work too! I keep a phone charger in it, throw my phone in the center console, and then pull it out under red flag to text my dad in the stands or check live timing.

flyinb501 wrote:

That's awesome! Do you still live close by? I live just about 10 minutes away over by the premier Sports campus. I was just out at...

That's awesome! Do you still live close by? I live just about 10 minutes away over by the premier Sports campus. I was just out at Freedom Factory Thursday night running the drag strip.

 

Kevin852 wrote:

Replace...tough call. (Jaun is not too far off haha) But I recently got back into BMX and it has been a blast. The new bike parks...

Replace...tough call. (Jaun is not too far off haha) But I recently got back into BMX and it has been a blast. The new bike parks they are building are pretty awesome. They have multiple lines so you can progress safely. I also bought an enduro MTB so looking forward to when the MTB lifts start running. But I do still plan on riding some moto. Just not as much or as serious as in the past. 

Here is me riding last weekend at a local spot in Palmdale, Ca (called The U) at the ripe old age of 58 on my BMX bike (22" wheels). 

brocster wrote:

I ride a 22” as well at 57 yo. 

I ride a 22” as well at 57 yo.