1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc Who's the Oldest?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by spud1968, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    People keep saying that but I feel that is not true.I started Dist 37 in 1980 on a XR500 then in 1984 rode ATKs up until 1999 then YZ400 and 450.Back then I really had a hard time racing But in 2007 it all changed and I went 2 stroke and ALL the courses are to easy.Really get a small light weight 125 or 250 and you will have fun again.
    There is nothing out there yet I feel is to hard .But wait this weeken is King of the moto and there I will find my limit
    Paul at Tri country has some smoking deals on 250 and 300 I have both if you ever want to try one
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  2. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    You're probably right that riding todays courses on a modern machine is no more difficult than the courses were inthe 70's with machines contemporary to that time period. I'm still probably not going to get back into competition but I would love to get together with you and just ride one of these days.:cheers:
  3. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    43, ex-paraplegic, pretty well beat as well, some how I still ride, though I feel a lot older after loading forty pounds of riding gear..
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  4. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    rajo call Paul nab that 250 before its too late wont be long till its gone and thats it!
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  5. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    I've been tempted to snag 300 for a couple of years now but life keeps throwing up road blocks. It seems like no matter how much money I make there is always something going on that takes priority over the next bike. I know that sounds like an excuse but if I want to keep the family together it just has to wait.
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  6. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    ah, i can respect that.
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  7. MotoMarc36 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    wisconsin
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR144, 04 TC450, 04 TC250, CR50
    Other Motorcycles:
    Many. Too many.
    Wow looks like we could have our OWN Husky senior national for +40 - up. It would be a full gate! Unless all you +50 guys just have your own and don't include all of us under - 50 young whippersnappers !!
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  8. DTX915 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kdx200 tt500 yz450 klx125
    49 and just got off the phone with a series promoter to ask if i can run Sr.C now or after i turn 50. I turn 50 mid summer. Answer was not until i was 50+,so its vet.c for this year.
    Still race Sr.B short track and Ice. But this year we will try a more local enduro series,got a new wr125 so why not,and they pay the husky bucks for the 2012/2113 bikes in my class.

    http://jdayoffroad.com/
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  9. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    I am 43 nearly 44 and been riding 30 years . i take my hat off to guys still racing over 40 let alone 50 Or 60. Looks like 60 is highest. Where s norm . Isn't he an oldie?
  10. spud1968 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    London, England
    As i get older my hearing is not as good as it used to be and my eye sight is a lot worse. The good news is i don't get as scared with obstacles and never pull over for faster riders:thumbsup:
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  11. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Just hit 49. The older I get, I just look for better lines to keep the speed up. Dang it hurts when you fall down now and after racing, just takes an extra day to walk normal. Also, older ya get, the thicker yur glasses get and number of pills increases.
    doc says I have body of 30 year old. Think he needs glasses!
  12. TerribleTed Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bracebridge. Ontario
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR144
    62 and NOT even thinking about retiring. You guys have no idea how young I think I am. I must admit that since I switched to a WR144. riding such a light bike has added some extra pizazz.
  13. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I didn't even sit on a motorcycle until I was 45... I've no idea how old I am, cannot count that high. :lol:
  14. spud1968 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    London, England
    Sorry to hear your suffering from a serious bout of Middle Aged Crisis:D
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  15. HuskyTaylor Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N.Harford co. Md
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 TE310 12 WR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 FLHR 77 Triumph
    If I had not sat on a motorcycle till I was 45, I would have alot more MONEY in the bank. But there are worse things to waste money on and I wouldn't change a thing.
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  16. HuskyTaylor Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N.Harford co. Md
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 TE310 12 WR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 FLHR 77 Triumph
    Oh I'm 55 and still going, just alot slower.
  17. Blakelpd5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WRWB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 CRF450R, 1980 Suzuki Wetbike
    Not to de-rail to much, but how does one become an ex-paraplegic? I'm intrigued....
  18. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Half a million dollars and eight years of traction/therapy & hell.
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  19. Blakelpd5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WRWB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 CRF450R, 1980 Suzuki Wetbike
    Wow, sounds like you've overcome a hardship or two in your times.... Congrats on being back at it man!!!
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  20. R-J van Hulst Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cambodia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 125 + 40 = WB 165 and a SM165
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CB 400 Vtec 3
    somebody has to be the rooky here

    I am 40 years young and still see a hoby career in front of me:p

    Robert-Jan
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