Dirt Bikes

[Monster]

Came across this on FB ... how cool is this shot ?

[Dan Barlow]

Came across this on FB ... how cool is this shot ?

That just don't look right . Especially if you saw the movie " Big Jake " . He had quite the disdain for motorized contraptions .

[BBR]

Well, about a year later and I'm finally a member of the Post Enduro Association. Kinda late, but I's not super easy to get in, so I felt like I should at least give it a try. 24000 acres of riding area. Hope I don't get lost. lol

https://www.postenduroassociation.org/

I had to replace the fuel inlet o-rings on the 450. For some reason Keihin thought the fuel inlet needed to swivel. I don't know why. It should have been an easy job but the screw was tightened to about 200 lb.ft. I had to use a impact driver (the kind you smack with a hammer) to get it loose. So yeah, I fixed my carb with a hammer. Haha

[Captain]

FYI,
Japanese Engineering ?
If you look, two things happening here.
Some times they put a Thread Lock on ALL Screws.....
Another thing that happens is the cadmium plating on the screw has Electrolysis going on with the Diecast Aluminium.
Back in My Dirt Bike Racing Days (back when I young and thought I was Invisible,....LOL)
we pulled EVERY screw out of a NEW Motorcycle and replaced them with hardened Allen Head Screws, Engine, Frame, Lights, EVERYTHING...
Even New they were a "Bitch" !!

[Sleeper73]

I picked up a little 125 when I came out here to the desert but I figured out pretty quick the terrain wasn't for me. It ain't like landing in the dirt if you go down. The rocks imbedded into the ground will rip your leg off. Very hard coarse surface.

[SuperBuickGuy]

Came across this on FB ... how cool is this shot ?

one of the few people who could make a CB350 look like a minibike....

[fatguyzinc]

hey BBR, that a 450CRF youre on? watch the oil religiously, if you see
any gold flakes or slivers get ready for an EXPEN$IVE overhaul..

my brother had one for a short time (like 4 months, went back to the
2 stroke CR500R for many reasons.....) the poor guy who bought the
450F from him got like 3 rides on it and found the 'gold dust' in the
oil, (usually big end rod bearing) and it seized next ride...

ouch.

[BBR]

Na, it's a 2008 YZ450F. Great bike! Bought it from a buddy who took great care of it.

[fatguyzinc]

Na, it's a 2008 YZ450F. Great bike! Bought it from a buddy who took great care of it.

cool, just didnt want you to get a nasty surprise 300 miles from the middle of nowhere...

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

I love riding dirt bikes. I just don't bounce like I used to.
circa 1974 ish I'm on the Yamaha 80 with the Hodaka Swamp Rat number plate
My Dad and late brother on the Honda Mini Trail 50

A little triple practice from 2005 ish this bike was a 2001 YZ 426

[Captain]

Great to have old pictures !!
I have yet to find any pictures of our Dirt Bike Days.
Spent all our money on parts, even if one of us had a camera, couldn't afford to get the film developed ....LOL

[fatguyzinc]

A little triple practice from 2005 ish this bike was a 2001 YZ 426

man, you are airing that badboy OUT!
most excellent.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

man, you are airing that badboy OUT!
most excellent.

MX (Motocross) is a first-class thrill.
As an adrenaline junkie, my dirt bikes were priceless. They kept me in shape and (mostly) out of trouble.

[mike343sharpstick]

That's a great mid-air picture! I could never get to that level of jumpiness, I could road race inches apart from others with my knee on the ground, no problem, but launching off the earth was a bridge to far. LOL. I was just spending a little time getting my Husky ready for spring, still much winter remaining unfortunately, I want to ride!

Interestingly, back in '05 I was competing in a local SuperMoto series, in the winter we would do this to stay sharp and have fun. I do want to resume this!

[fatguyzinc]

MX (Motocross) is a first-class thrill.
As an adrenaline junkie, my dirt bikes were priceless. They kept me in shape and (mostly) out of trouble.

absolutely.
i raced as a youngster
and dirtbikes are literally what made
me stay in school, get decent grades,
say no to drugs, stay out of gangs, etc...

kinda pricey initial buy in, but cheaper
than bail and a lawyer is what my mom
used to say!