9 years off, and Im back at it.

So I guess its been 9 years since I posted this:

https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Sold-the-bike-and-hung-u…

 The itch to race has been real bad lately, so I pulled the trigger on a YZ250, and picked up my son a KLX110. 

We'll see how this goes at 42 🤣

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brocster
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4/10/2026 8:28pm

Hell yes. Congrats!  Forget racing, enjoy riding with your son. 

New bike day for fathers and son is hard to beat. 

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4/10/2026 9:01pm

No better time spent then time spent with your kids and dirtbikes.  

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TogaSet
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4/10/2026 9:13pm

Welcome back.  Sweet YZ 

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jmo443
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4/10/2026 9:28pm

Nice bike choice for yourself. 

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KawiKrew17
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4/10/2026 9:46pm

Hell ya I just did the same after 6yrs away got myself a ktm 450

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4/10/2026 10:27pm

Looks like @731chopper was right in your thread 9 years ago..."You'll be back...".

Congrats on the new ride, and more importantly congrats on being an awesome dad.

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4/10/2026 10:38pm

Riding is best thing ever. Riding with your son? I’m not there yet but I’d bet it’s the new best thing

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4/11/2026 3:15am

Riding is best thing ever. Riding with your son? I’m not there yet but I’d bet it’s the new best thing

100% the best riding buddy one could have

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4/11/2026 3:40am

Congrats on the new ride! That is one clean looking YZ.  

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4/11/2026 4:52am
So I guess its been 9 years since I posted this:https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Sold-the-bike-and-hung-up-the-boots,1312148 The itch to race has been real bad lately, so I pulled the trigger on a...

So I guess its been 9 years since I posted this:

https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Sold-the-bike-and-hung-u…

 The itch to race has been real bad lately, so I pulled the trigger on a YZ250, and picked up my son a KLX110. 

We'll see how this goes at 42 🤣

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Awesome bud, great choice of bike to get back into it. Its a huge blessing to be able to share and enjoy moto with your son.

All the best and ride safe..

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4/11/2026 4:54am

That's the good stuff right there brother. Riding with your boy, cmon lets go! 42 isn't old 

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731chopper
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4/11/2026 5:33am Edited Date/Time 4/11/2026 5:34am
T-MAC wrote:

Looks like @731chopper was right in your thread 9 years ago..."You'll be back...".

Congrats on the new ride, and more importantly congrats on being an awesome dad.

And now I’m the one who has stopped riding… for now. Life didn’t pan out for me to have kids who ride so once I get my kids grown and out of the house, I’ll be back. 

Congrats on coming back and the new bike. I love love LOVE 250 two strokes!

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38special
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4/11/2026 6:02am

Helluva good looking YZ there. Congrats!

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Gary Duck
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4/11/2026 7:19am

Well done!!! 

Yadda... yadda.... "Spoke with my wallet."  

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Falcon
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4/14/2026 3:04pm

Congratulations! Nice machine; I would know. 😉 Mine's blue but they are the same underneath.

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G-man
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4/14/2026 3:26pm

That's the good stuff right there brother. Riding with your boy, cmon lets go! 42 isn't old 

Ha! No kidding 42 is not old. I'd give my left nut to be that age---True Story! 😃

By the way, congrats on the two bikes and enjoy riding with your son. That will be probably some of the best times you two will have together.

Post some pics and awesome shop you have there.

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Meister
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4/14/2026 5:48pm

Having had some stints away from the sport(im 40 now), then always coming back, my biggest suggestion is dont try to be who you used to be right away. Dont get pissed when joe blow that you used to smoke blows by you like youre stuck in 1st. Ease back into it, and have fun. 

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4/14/2026 6:01pm

Nice ! I like the red and white that looks clean.  Congrats to you and your son, I bet he's happy with your decision 🙂 Welcome back. 

 42 is oldtimer territory by the way..... lol.  Pretty fun group to race with if there's any local chapters in your area. Have fun !  

4/15/2026 6:14am Edited Date/Time 4/15/2026 6:14am

Awesome! I just got back into it at 43; 16 years off. 1st race last weekend and didn't finish last 😀

Had the kids riding / racing for the last few years and couldn't stand watching them have all the fun. Enjoy!!!

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dedge
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4/15/2026 7:36am

I’ve been riding with my son since he was 3 years old…he’s now 28…nothing better! Enjoy the new bike and the time with your son! 

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