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A couple of things that are important for trials as a relative newbie (6 years) I should have listened to. I did work it all out and reached a reasonable level (Top 3 nationally). But the fun part at the beginning was more of a struggle than enjoyment. Your weight is irrelevant, and so is your height for capacity's sake. Engine Capacity - Smaller is better by a country mile. Most riders go straight for the 250/300. The smart ones get the smaller capacity and learn to ride the bike properly without the added mistakes induced by power and relying...

Great thread and pictures guys! Here are some from the infamous Carlsbad Raceway Damn I miss racing on that track. It was so gnarly and fun. Here's going up the ledge. The Trifecta of AWESOME So Cal tracks that are gone but not forgotten...... Indian Dunes

The 70’s also brought us crochet bikinis 👍

My ‘78 RM80 that replaced the XR75

Get’n a little traction.🤣 My grandma took this shot of me ,13 years old ,1974. All on the left side, lower leg, femur and arm. Bum’r Summer.

12 year old Kenny Banyan on a punched out 336 Honda 1973. No gloves , no hot shoe yet and no rear brake pedal. Notice the clutch lever and rear brake on the handle bar. First time racing the bike and one of my most memorable nights racing. I certainly surprised my dad.

We could ride through just about all the green area since there was a tunnel under the Parkway

My brother on his ‘77 RM125 and me on my ‘78 XR75. This riding spot was across highway 78 from Stone Mountain Park, GA. I think that is Stone Mountain above the trees on the left.

up until dad retired to a different state 15 years ago.

This thread is hall of fame worthy. Keep the pictures coming guys. 🙂

"Nofees" Where the 5 fwy rounds the corner in Dana Point. 1972 XL175.

Mid 70's headed out with my Honda and Dad and his Husky. Every weekend we went somewhere, woods, gravel pit, tracks, Dessert 100.

I went from that Triumph in 1969 to a beater Honda CB160 to my first race on my dad's BSA in 1972 to my first real MX bike a Suzuki TM250 in 1974 to a Suzuki RM250 to a Yamaha YZ250. From 1966 - 1980 was the best time of my life.