First Real Ride on my 82 250 XC

I have had a couple of test Rides so far that have ended with small problems that were easy to fix but ended my rides. So this last Weekend was was the Desert 100 in Washington State wich is what I built this bike for. It has a standing start race to the burning barrel style start. Friday I was into my Clutch when I discover'd my Kickstart area of my Clutch Cover was Cracked. I machined a Bushing to press in but it was out of alignment and the Kickstart was hard to move but its what I had. Took 5 Kicks to get it going so I was left in the Dust on the Start ( no surpise) but with the good handling and suspension these bikes have I was able to work my way forward and had a good finish. I ended up 7th in the Pre 86 Vintage Class. Compared to my Modern Bikes ( 01 KTMs) I will say that these bikes have just as many advantages as disadvantages over the new bikes. The Suspension knows what Plush is, there is a Seat that You can sit on, very good high speed stability, and Fun Factor.

Awesome! I'm sure you had fun, now just to get the sinuses clear again. I sure missed not riding this year.