XTreme Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, yen_powell said: If you're not in the picture then you took it.. The Leg could have taken it! Odds on The Leg has taken more photos than @Buckster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 12 hours ago, yen_powell said: If you're not in the picture then you took it.. I think I was next to go through 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Some old pics of my XR450 from back in the day. These are from 1996 when my XR400 was punched out to a 450. larger TM carb added, high compression piston, HRC cam and much upgraded suspension. I raced in the 250-A class with it. The bike was still a bit lardy and took some muscle to throw it around, but I wasn't a small lad, either... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 The thing got great holeshots and launched into the first turn faster than most of the 250's, but even with the motor work, it lacked the top end punch it needed..... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Still, it was a fun bike.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Great shots, looks like fun, but the start would scare me with all the bikes going off at once. Nice to see you back here @Earache Good content has been missed! I can only do so much...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Great shots, looks like fun, but the start would scare me with all the bikes going off at once. I had the loudest and biggest bike - so that was the fun part for me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 What kind of tracks were you racing in, @Earache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Pedro said: What kind of tracks were you racing in, @Earache? Motocross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Earache said: Motocross Oh wow, congratulation to you! That's serious on an XR suspension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, Pedro said: Oh wow, congratulation to you! That's serious on an XR suspension. We changed all of the forks internal valving, much stiffer springs and did the same with the shock - so it was pretty dialed in as far as suspension goes. The motor was the only let down as it didn't rev out much and got kinda flat in the top end. Thought I was tap dancing with as much shifting as I had to do to keep it in the power. Two years after this, I began racing a Yamaha YZF400F - the first modern era production four stroke MX bike. It had a great powerband and would rev to the Moon. Could do a whole race in 3rd and 4th gears. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Earache said: We changed all of the forks internal valving, much stiffer springs and did the same with the shock - so it was pretty dialed in as far as suspension goes. The motor was the only let down as it didn't rev out much and got kinda flat in the top end. Thought I was tap dancing with as much shifting as I had to do to keep it in the power. Two years after this, I began racing a Yamaha YZF400F - the first modern era production four stroke MX bike. It had a great powerband and would rev to the Moon. Could do a whole race in 3rd and 4th gears. Back then you probably already had Husabergs and Husqvarnas with enough of an engine to have torque from down low and rev up when you wanted. If you liked an XR you probably didn't mind the weight, did you have those in the US? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Just now, Pedro said: Back then you probably already had Husabergs and Husqvarnas with enough of an engine to have torque from down low and rev up when you wanted. If you liked an XR you probably didn't mind the weight, did you have those in the US? No - mainly as there were no dealers for them; so no parts, spares, etc. They would have cost a fortune if they were available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 A random selection in no particular order, including a couple of holiday snaps from another lifetime 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Skippy said: A random selection in no particular order, including a couple of holiday snaps from another lifetime Brilliant shots Ray! And even some with hair as well! You seen these @Sir Fallsalot and @boboneleg 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Skippy said: A random selection in no particular order, including a couple of holiday snaps from another lifetime That was a great collection of pics! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagman Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 There you go the only off roading I do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Where is this @Skippy is it in Surrey ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Where is this @Skippy is it in Surrey ? Yes mate but no idea where as it was about 7 years ago and I can’t even remember which room I’ve just come out of! Well spotted 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I went near water once....not too close obviously. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: I went near water once....not too close obviously. Still counts mate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 17 hours ago, Skippy said: Yes mate but no idea where as it was about 7 years ago and I can’t even remember which room I’ve just come out of! Well spotted I rode through the same puddle about 5 years ago, I've got a vid somewhere ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: I rode through the same puddle about 5 years ago, I've got a vid somewhere ? Hopefully you can find it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: I rode through the same puddle about 5 years ago, I've got a vid somewhere ? You remember puddles Bob? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 20 hours ago, XTreme said: You remember puddles Bob? That one in particular as the right hand ride (as you're looking at it) has a big hole in it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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