Another vote for the 1981 RM125X. Best 125 that year, without doubt. No obvious flaws.

Horrid, and difficult to ride compaired to current bikes, but you would hope they have improved in 39 years. Look at where they came from: 1974? The first ... more »

I believe the Australian ban was based loosely on Michael Shumacher’s (F1 Champ) Snow Ski crash. Not on any science or logic.

I’m gob smacked by the stabilisation in the “7 Black” (Believe the “8”, is marginally better again.) In Australia, we haven’t been allowed to run cameras on the helmet for years. It seems they have banned them from the rider completely now - have used

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Would you rate it “Easy” to use? It’s A$47 (Only 10 cups of Cafe coffee, I guess) I use an iPad Pro, and mainly want to edit the clips time wise - condense my slow/boring 30 min ride into a slow/boring 30 sec “highlights” clip.

I guess a certain small percentage of society have this sickness (Brain fault?) Nothing to stop that subset, coinciding with the subset of famous and fast motorcycle racers. Still, disturbing and disappointing news. Like many people, I believe that serious, ... more »

Appreciating asset that one. Keep it in the man cave while it appreciates....

Aluminum Chassis. Electric brakes. Favorite feature- the aluminum mesh lining for tying stuff to.

Edit - the whole roof tilts up on struts. Only an issue if it rains. (Cold/Rain are in short supply in Aus) Except at the “Big Chill” annual race ... more »

1981 RM125X in 1981 - first full size bike. Fast teenage rider. Underfunded

1981 RM125X about 2 years ago - Slow old rider. If money could buy skill and bravery, I’d be faster... ... more »

Reverse order 1979 YZ80F - Glory year. A grade club champion (As someone mentioned - giant shoulder guards make me look bigger)

1977 YZ80D - Outgunned by the wealthier kids on 1978 “E” models “With Monoshock!!” Making motorcycle noises, ... more »

I’m pretty sure the clickers are fine tuning the mixture. Bigger number - richer. 1- low rev 2 - mid 3 - top end.

To be clear - lots of options for road rego. Things like KTM EXC’s, Yamaha WR’s are easy to get registered. SX, XC, YZ, CRF, RMZ, etc are impossible (Except for limited “Rec Reg” in some states.) Also, two great things about QLD: 1. No annual “inspections”. ... more »

I can notice a flat tire, after a few corners.

While it’s possible that someone who is the same age as Jet Lawrence is currently learning how to let the clutch out, change gears, and where the rear brake is, could go on to win an AMA championship, I can’t see it happening. I think the current level ... more »

The most amazing difference between that era and the current is that Decoster didn’t start riding till ? (Late teens?) He had the opposite of MX parents. No one that starts riding in their teens now, could become world champion.

Chest protector probably more effective than many today. Better shoulder protection (obvious in the ‘77 pic) Than common today. Boots hardly changed. (Much quicker to do up now!!) Gloves far more protective back then. Leather pants - more protective, ... more »

“Green Park” Conondale QLD, Australia.

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56. Raced my 2008 YZ250F on the weekend. Wish I could justify a new MX bike. (It really wouldn’t take much) I haven’t ridden a 2020 model, but have ridden maybe 2016 YZ250F and 2017 KTM350SX (and the 450 and the 125) If I was focused on results (I’d ... more »