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I have been riding my 2010 yamaha yz450f this year Jason rides 2010 honda crf250 and a crf450,got them down in florida going to ride them this winter,kirt bring that ktm down to florida and go riding,i have heard about a awesome gncc event during bike week,nice collection of vintage bikes and that new ktm looks awesome Dave
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Thanks Brian, the 175 is a '78. The 400 is a '79. Those TT350's were a sweet ride. A buddy of mine bought one new with High School graduation $$. He still has it, only rides it a few times a year.
Do you want to sell that TY? I've wanted one for years.
-Here's my '80 Can Am 250 Qualifier. It's a lot of fun, works very well for a vintage bike. I ran about 10 tanks of gas down its neck it this summer. Nice motor and very quiet. Anyone into the Canned Hams?
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Do you want to sell that TY? I've wanted one for years.
-Here's my '80 Can Am 250 Qualifier. It's a lot of fun, works very well for a vintage bike. I ran about 10 tanks of gas down its neck it this summer. Nice motor and very quiet. Anyone into the Canned Hams?
[IMG]http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz91/klflashroadrunner/090110027.jpg[/IM
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Dave, I'm interested in taking a riding trip this winter. I'm dying to ride my new bike!
Brian, I'm planning to ride at Highland Park offroad park (KTM World) outside of Atlanta?? after the Maimi Boat Show. Are you familiar with that place?
Here's a fun old ride, its a 1970 Husqvarna 250 'Cross. 4 speed right side shift. For an old relic, it really works pretty well but the right shift will faaak you up if you get too comfortable!
Brian, I'm planning to ride at Highland Park offroad park (KTM World) outside of Atlanta?? after the Maimi Boat Show. Are you familiar with that place?
Here's a fun old ride, its a 1970 Husqvarna 250 'Cross. 4 speed right side shift. For an old relic, it really works pretty well but the right shift will faaak you up if you get too comfortable!
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Dave, I'm interested in taking a riding trip this winter. I'm dying to ride my new bike!
Brian, I'm planning to ride at Highland Park offroad park (KTM World) outside of Atlanta?? after the Maimi Boat Show. Are you familiar with that place?
Here's a fun old ride, its a 1970 Husqvarna 250 'Cross. 4 speed right side shift. For an old relic, it really works pretty well but the right shift will faaak you up if you get too comfortable!
Brian, I'm planning to ride at Highland Park offroad park (KTM World) outside of Atlanta?? after the Maimi Boat Show. Are you familiar with that place?
Here's a fun old ride, its a 1970 Husqvarna 250 'Cross. 4 speed right side shift. For an old relic, it really works pretty well but the right shift will faaak you up if you get too comfortable!
http://www.georgiaoffroad.com/facili...eneraltypeid=1
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My wife and I both ride and race... not as much now because were on the boat so much, but I did race 3 times this year and won 3 times this year (+30 twice, 250B once). Both bikes have big bore kits, rekluse pros, rims, Euro suspension, etc, etc..
My ole girl, 02 YZ444F
My wifes bike, 03 YZ290F
My ole girl, 02 YZ444F
My wifes bike, 03 YZ290F
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Thanks Brian, the 175 is a '78. The 400 is a '79. Those TT350's were a sweet ride. A buddy of mine bought one new with High School graduation $$. He still has it, only rides it a few times a year.
Do you want to sell that TY? I've wanted one for years.
-Here's my '80 Can Am 250 Qualifier. It's a lot of fun, works very well for a vintage bike. I ran about 10 tanks of gas down its neck it this summer. Nice motor and very quiet. Anyone into the Canned Hams?
Kurt
Do you want to sell that TY? I've wanted one for years.
-Here's my '80 Can Am 250 Qualifier. It's a lot of fun, works very well for a vintage bike. I ran about 10 tanks of gas down its neck it this summer. Nice motor and very quiet. Anyone into the Canned Hams?
Kurt
Prior to the Qualifier, had a MX2 175, then stepped up to the MX3 250. Jimmy Ellis was my Hero back in the day!
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Thanks for posting the pic. Spotted the Can-Am almost immediately in post 63. Bought the same bike new in 80. Was a little on the heavy side and the suspension needed attention as they all did back then. The motor purred with a nice smooth/wide powerband and yes, very quiet.
Prior to the Qualifier, had a MX2 175, then stepped up to the MX3 250. Jimmy Ellis was my Hero back in the day!
Prior to the Qualifier, had a MX2 175, then stepped up to the MX3 250. Jimmy Ellis was my Hero back in the day!
Even after sitting for close to 30 yrs, all it took was a carb cleaning and fresh fuel. The bike is totally original, down to the grips. She started on the second kick. I registered it and used it as a dual sport all summer, burned about 10 tanks of fuel through it. (ran CAM II 110octane with Klotz racing castor, what a nice smell!) It works very well and being a six speed, its got some legs on the road. Yeah, the rear suspension is pretty poor, next year I might spring for a set of custom Works Performance shocks.
Here's a pic of my 1976 Penton/KTM 400. I've had it for close to 20 years.
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Kurt,
Did you ever finish the little KTM that I went and picked up those parts for? I'd love to see some pics of the finished product!
Did you ever finish the little KTM that I went and picked up those parts for? I'd love to see some pics of the finished product!
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We race a little bit of both, with a couple of Grand Prix's mixed in. In all honesty, I would rather just go for a trail ride than race... I'm getting old and those kids are getting faster!