My new ride

[redneck23ms [Veteran Member]]

yeah i had that happen with mine as well. sucks to walk in the garage and smell gas and see the tank is now only half full when it was nearly full when parked

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

Yesterday, there was a bad storm coming across my path on the way home. I took a detour that got me through and around the worst of it, but I somehow found myself in the national forest. I don't know HOW that happened.

Remember Mallcrawler Parkway? (It's still there. )



I had a blast ripping down these roads at 50 to 60mph in spite of how slimy they were. The DRZ handled it like a boss.
I was concerned that I might be a bit rusty. NOPE. I almost laughed out loud when my old racing theme song got stuck in my head once again. Before I would head to the start chute of each race, I would jump in my van and crank up "Balls to the Wall" by Accept. (I was a B Class rider in the East Coast Enduro Association.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0

[Brake Weight [Veteran Member]]

Good stuff.

[redneck23ms [Veteran Member]]

you running d606's on it res? thats what my drz had as well. the rear was ok. i didn't care for the front though.

[zachcrosby [Veteran Member]]

Mall crawler parkway?

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

It has a Dunlop 952 Rear and a Dunlop Geomax MX 71F in the front. I've got another similar rear tire to put on the back and use up when this one wears down. Then I will start shopping for the perfect tire for my needs.

Zach, MallCrawler Parkway is a trail that was ahead of your time. It's one of those that we don't use anymore.

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

Lots of new gear. My old off-road gear was bad from age. I've had the boots for months, because that's what I wear on the street. Overkill on the street? Not at all. Feet and ankles take lots of abuse in road crashes.



And here is Doug with some new stuff, also. The pants, however, are my old racing pants. They were new in 1985. Nice to know that some things endure.
The bike he is learning on is a 1983 XT200 that I bought many years ago. It's become sort of a family heirloom. Lots of good times and good memories with this little Yamaha. It has been a sweetheart, and is still giving.

[fun in dirt [Veteran Member]]

Very cool XT, and the pants go with the bike perfectly!
What brand are your boots & are they comfy? I have some Answers that have lasted about 14 yrs now and need to be replaced. They have been good riding but suck if you have to actually walk any little bit in them.

[Reserector [Veteran Member]]

Most MX boots are terrible for walking in.
I have an old pair of Fox all-leather boots from THE 80s that are still usable, but I leave them in the shed as memorabilia. The boots I have now, and wear every day on the crotch rocket are Oneal Element.



Like most MX boots, they take a while to break in. But they are still not made for walking.

Doug went with FLY because they are cheap, knowing he will likely grow out of them.

[redneck23ms [Veteran Member]]

I have O'Neal element boots as well. If you are looking to buy my gear go to rocky mountain atv/Mc and look at the closeout deals.