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Dean H.

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:21 am
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I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e.

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Either my 95 KDX200 or 01 YZ125 Rex McKinney "Dean H." <moto DeleteThis @groove.calm> wrote in message news:3PqdnTmzNbTVRyPanZ2dnUVZ_gOdnZ2d@comcast.com... >I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. > >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 22, 9:21 am, "Dean H." <m....RemoveThis@groove.calm> wrote: > I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. Some of my favorite riding memories center around particular bikes, but I think it's more about that place in time than it is the bikes. If I really had to pick one, I'd have to flip a three-sided coin(?) to choose between my 1981 MX100 (first bike), 1987 XR600R (first and only new dirt bike), and my 1989 KX125. Craig >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

Tim H

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 22, 6:21 am, "Dean H." <m... DeleteThis @groove.calm> wrote: > I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. You guys get rid of bikes? What a concept. I wish I'd kept my 1970 CZ 250. And the "71 DT-2MX that I traded for the CZ. Other than those 2 I still have them all, just so I won't have to face this kind of remorse in the future. I need a bigger garage... Tim H 20 bikes and counting >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

Tiago Rocha

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:40 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 22, 11:21 am, "Dean H." <m... DeleteThis @groove.calm> wrote: > I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. I sold my first bike to guy who parked it! I spent a TON of money in crank, piston, valves, etc, etc, etc before selling it and the guy just let it collecting dust! I don't regret selling, but I wish it was serving the purpose it was built for. -- Tiago >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

PlowBoy,

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I wish I had kept my 1st bike, the 71 Suzuki Trailhopper (MT50). Suzuki's answer to the stamped frame trail 70. "endurodog" <endurodog.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:SaGdnUlHB9BMfSPanZ2dnUVZ_sqinZ2d@comcast.com... > Either my 95 KDX200 or 01 YZ125 > > Rex McKinney > > > "Dean H." <moto.DeleteThis@groove.calm> wrote in message > news:3PqdnTmzNbTVRyPanZ2dnUVZ_gOdnZ2d@comcast.com... >>I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. >> > >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

SloCalSpode

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Didn't we just go over this a few weeks ago? Exactly what I was thinking.. I've neve sold a bike before. I gave one away a couple years ago, (CT90). and my friend gave it back after fixing it all up with new parts and paint. Instant free resto. If I (HAD) to sell one....I guess the first to go would be either that CT90 or the CR250R Elsinore. SloCalSpode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tim H wrote: > You guys get rid of bikes? > What a concept. > Tim H > 20 bikes and counting >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

FiftyPlus

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 22, 9:21 am, "Dean H." <m....DeleteThis@groove.calm> wrote: > I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. Sears Riverside Moped ! 50cc, pedal to start , step thru frame, 24mph wide open. It's the one that got me hooked. >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

oldfart

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

My first dirtbike; a 1970 Husqvarna 250, Mikola replica. This bike was bullet proof. I rode it for years without major trouble. I could endo it and it would start right up. OF >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

Dave Smith

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:27 am Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Dean H." <moto.DeleteThis@groove.calm> wrote in message news:3PqdnTmzNbTVRyPanZ2dnUVZ_gOdnZ2d@comcast.com... >I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. > I am generally not nostalgic so my answer is "None". Every new bike I've bought has been better than the one it replaced. >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

XR650L_Dave

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Feb 22, 4:31 pm, CrashTestDummy <FBRADFORDrem... RemoveThis @tx.rr.com> wrote: > If it had been mine, I would've regretted selling the '77 YZ-400 > (it belonged to the family friend who got us into dirt biking). I used > to ride it quite often when I was 13 or so. It had a great power-band, > plush (mono-shock) suspension, and a big-ass desert tank. The > suspension wouldn't be up to today's standards, but it'd still work > fine for the casual trail rider even today. The broad power-delivery > made the bike extremely friendly to ride, yet you could wick it up > when you hit the fire roads. I was short at that age, so I'd have to > use the running start (and running stop) method, but I could start the > thing myself and once you got going it was just a pleasure to ride. > > My later 490 was fun, but I don't really regret selling that one. > It was heavy with poor brakes and could sometimes be difficult to > start. Nice power-delivery on this one too, just probably too much for > the type of riding I enjoy now. > > Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy > fjbradfordREM... RemoveThis @tx.rr.com http://www.merrittmotorcyclesalvage.com/bikeimages/IMG_7700.JPG http://www.merrittmotorcyclesalvage.com/bikeimages/IMG_8890.JPG Looks like big tanks were popular for that bike. DDave >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

oldfart

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Gone are the kick stands on today's bikes. I love old rat bikes. Your Yamaha reminds me of my IT 175. OF >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

CrashTestDummy

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

If it had been mine, I would've regretted selling the '77 YZ-400 (it belonged to the family friend who got us into dirt biking). I used to ride it quite often when I was 13 or so. It had a great power-band, plush (mono-shock) suspension, and a big-ass desert tank. The suspension wouldn't be up to today's standards, but it'd still work fine for the casual trail rider even today. The broad power-delivery made the bike extremely friendly to ride, yet you could wick it up when you hit the fire roads. I was short at that age, so I'd have to use the running start (and running stop) method, but I could start the thing myself and once you got going it was just a pleasure to ride. My later 490 was fun, but I don't really regret selling that one. It was heavy with poor brakes and could sometimes be difficult to start. Nice power-delivery on this one too, just probably too much for the type of riding I enjoy now. Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy fjbradfordREMOVE.TakeThisOut@tx.rr.com >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:21:03 -0500, "Dean H." <moto DeleteThis @groove.calm> wrote: >I wish I kept my 1978 DT 175e. The kid's first bike - TT-R90. Nothing else has been sentimental. ---- Go fast and aim for where the trees aren't. ---- >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:44:09 -0800 (PST), oldfart <alan.westcoast RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote: >Gone are the kick stands on today's bikes. I love old rat bikes. Your >Yamaha reminds me of my IT 175. OF Uhhhh....three of my current 4 have kickstands... ---- Go fast and aim for where the trees aren't. ---- >> Stay informed about: what's the dirtbike you wish you kept?

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