desertgasser300
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That is very cool.
Average age of GG riders!!
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That is very cool.
Experience
I'm 52 and been riding since I was 10 yrs ,Had seen motorbikes and loved the look of them .then rode the neighbours Honda 65 Cub which I have since bought and started to restore . We had a Honda QA 50 and then after a tranny issue traded it up to a brand new Honda Z50a . Then a poorly chosen CB 125 which just didn't cut it on the farm. Then straight to dirt bikes . 75 DT 125 (poor bike compared to an XL125 which I should of bought),81 yz125H raced for part of one yr (till shoulder injury that needed to be pinned ) traded straight across for a 81 xr200r of my cousins , 85 Xr 350 ,85 Xr 500 ,YZWR250,95 KDX 250 ,2001 KTM EXC 300. 2011 EC 300 ,and a 2012 Chrisitini GG 300. We still have the XRs the KDX and the KTM in the family .reliable fun bikes . I bought the KTM back when almost no one knew what they were and I guess now that is the same with this new Spainish vino.
On the beverage front I'll take a darker even Micro beer something from say Moab Brewing . Punk
I'm 52 and been riding since I was 10 yrs ,Had seen motorbikes and loved the look of them .then rode the neighbours Honda 65 Cub which I have since bought and started to restore . We had a Honda QA 50 and then after a tranny issue traded it up to a brand new Honda Z50a . Then a poorly chosen CB 125 which just didn't cut it on the farm. Then straight to dirt bikes . 75 DT 125 (poor bike compared to an XL125 which I should of bought),81 yz125H raced for part of one yr (till shoulder injury that needed to be pinned ) traded straight across for a 81 xr200r of my cousins , 85 Xr 350 ,85 Xr 500 ,YZWR250,95 KDX 250 ,2001 KTM EXC 300. 2011 EC 300 ,and a 2012 Chrisitini GG 300. We still have the XRs the KDX and the KTM in the family .reliable fun bikes . I bought the KTM back when almost no one knew what they were and I guess now that is the same with this new Spainish vino.
On the beverage front I'll take a darker even Micro beer something from say Moab Brewing . Punk
Just turned 40 at the end of February and started out riding a Honda 50 monkey bike at about 8. First real bike I rode was my uncle's mid 70's Bultaco trials bike, a 250 I think. It was HUGE, my arms would just about stretch to the ends of the handlebars and I had to start and stop beside an upturned milk crate so I could get my foot down. I got a TY80 Yamaha trials bike for Christmas when I was 9 and kept it for a couple of years but I really wanted a motocrosser but my parents wouldn't buy me one so it was sold to fund a BMX 
just so I could race something. A long break from bikes of any sort from 17, when I got my driving license, to 31 when I got into mini-moto racing on a ZPF 203F. Had some fun, spent a lot of money and had a lot of crashes leaving me with knackered shoulders and a dodgy wrist. I got my motorbike license just when supermotos were really popular and got myself a KTM 640 LC4 (my 1 and only katoom). I met a couple of fellas who used their KTM enduro bikes as dual sporters and rather than put dirt wheels in the 640 I bought a '99 YZ125 for off-roading. The LC4 was traded for an '07 Husaberg 650FSE 
. A mint '97 CR250 was next after the YZ blew up. The CR wasn't road legal and dodging the cops on the road between trails was getting too chancy so it was sold and a clean '04 Husaberg FE450 was next, followed by a year old '08 one which had only 5.4 hours on it when I bought it! By this this time I had started competing in local 2-hour XC races and found that the big Berg was just too much for me. Being a 2-stroke man at heart this led me to the 2010 EC250 which I bought in June 2011. This bike fits me to a T and I absolutely love it. Still doing local XC races and selected Irish Championship timecard enduros which are fantastic. Ours is a great sport, you can still have fun and be competitive when you are considered 'over the hill' in many other sports. It keeps you fit and want to stay fit, and the laughs you have on a day's trail riding with your mates will stay with you forever. I just hope that in 25 years time we 40-somethings will still be fit enough and allowed to ride the places we do now. Mine's a Guinness by the way, cheers
Current bikes:
ZPF 203f mini-moto
'99 YZ 125 in bits
'07 Husaberg 650 FSE
'10 GasGas EC250
just so I could race something. A long break from bikes of any sort from 17, when I got my driving license, to 31 when I got into mini-moto racing on a ZPF 203F. Had some fun, spent a lot of money and had a lot of crashes leaving me with knackered shoulders and a dodgy wrist. I got my motorbike license just when supermotos were really popular and got myself a KTM 640 LC4 (my 1 and only katoom). I met a couple of fellas who used their KTM enduro bikes as dual sporters and rather than put dirt wheels in the 640 I bought a '99 YZ125 for off-roading. The LC4 was traded for an '07 Husaberg 650FSE . A mint '97 CR250 was next after the YZ blew up. The CR wasn't road legal and dodging the cops on the road between trails was getting too chancy so it was sold and a clean '04 Husaberg FE450 was next, followed by a year old '08 one which had only 5.4 hours on it when I bought it! By this this time I had started competing in local 2-hour XC races and found that the big Berg was just too much for me. Being a 2-stroke man at heart this led me to the 2010 EC250 which I bought in June 2011. This bike fits me to a T and I absolutely love it. Still doing local XC races and selected Irish Championship timecard enduros which are fantastic. Ours is a great sport, you can still have fun and be competitive when you are considered 'over the hill' in many other sports. It keeps you fit and want to stay fit, and the laughs you have on a day's trail riding with your mates will stay with you forever. I just hope that in 25 years time we 40-somethings will still be fit enough and allowed to ride the places we do now. Mine's a Guinness by the way, cheersCurrent bikes:
ZPF 203f mini-moto
'99 YZ 125 in bits
'07 Husaberg 650 FSE
'10 GasGas EC250
My average age is about 36. My actual age is 49. I have this belief that enough liquor preserves a man. Kinda pickles you, so that's taken a few yrs off. Take my advice, buy better liquor! It helps.
Then I believe that riding dirt bikes real hard and fast both ages you and un-ages you. Every time you really get hurt and have surgery, you age an extra year or two. Each time you come close to a major crash but don't, you age a few months, between 3 and 12 months, depending on the closeness of true disaster. But then, just riding and having fun turns back the years. Doing well in a race series takes off a year or two, several really good fun trail rides removes a few months, maybe even a whole year on occasion. Spending as many hours working on your bike as actually riding can either add or take away, depending on if you can fix the problems or not, and the cost. Getting a new bike takes off a couple months. Getting a nice used bike takes off a month or so, unless it's a real problem bike and you hate it, then add some. When you sell it and get another, you just kinda have to guess and adjust on the age-benefit/cost.
When you get really hurt and can't ride for a year, you age roughly 2 yrs. But if you come back 100%, and have a couple good years without serious injuries, you get back about double age. Depends on the person. You kinda have to put the calculator to it.
Bench racing, which I call campfire racing, cause I never once have seen anyone bench race on an actual bench, usually takes away some age, unless you happen to end up BSing with some guy who has finished several ISDT-Es, has ridden with the legends or is one, does the Roof of Africa for fun, you know, the smartass sumbitches who make you feel older.
Overall, I think I'm about 36. If I was one of those "Hero" type sumbitches, I'd only be about 29. Don't remind me I'm almost 50. I'll punch you in the nose so hard you'll gain a few years. I'll hit you so hard you'll travel back in time to tell the young you not to piss me off! Wait, I can't punch that hard anymore. They say laughter keeps you young, so who knows? You might gain some time laughing at my old ass after I hit you.
What the hell, I'm old and tired. Better turn in and get my geezer nap.
Then I believe that riding dirt bikes real hard and fast both ages you and un-ages you. Every time you really get hurt and have surgery, you age an extra year or two. Each time you come close to a major crash but don't, you age a few months, between 3 and 12 months, depending on the closeness of true disaster. But then, just riding and having fun turns back the years. Doing well in a race series takes off a year or two, several really good fun trail rides removes a few months, maybe even a whole year on occasion. Spending as many hours working on your bike as actually riding can either add or take away, depending on if you can fix the problems or not, and the cost. Getting a new bike takes off a couple months. Getting a nice used bike takes off a month or so, unless it's a real problem bike and you hate it, then add some. When you sell it and get another, you just kinda have to guess and adjust on the age-benefit/cost.
When you get really hurt and can't ride for a year, you age roughly 2 yrs. But if you come back 100%, and have a couple good years without serious injuries, you get back about double age. Depends on the person. You kinda have to put the calculator to it.
Bench racing, which I call campfire racing, cause I never once have seen anyone bench race on an actual bench, usually takes away some age, unless you happen to end up BSing with some guy who has finished several ISDT-Es, has ridden with the legends or is one, does the Roof of Africa for fun, you know, the smartass sumbitches who make you feel older.
Overall, I think I'm about 36. If I was one of those "Hero" type sumbitches, I'd only be about 29. Don't remind me I'm almost 50. I'll punch you in the nose so hard you'll gain a few years. I'll hit you so hard you'll travel back in time to tell the young you not to piss me off! Wait, I can't punch that hard anymore. They say laughter keeps you young, so who knows? You might gain some time laughing at my old ass after I hit you.
What the hell, I'm old and tired. Better turn in and get my geezer nap.
I am 57, started motorcycling at 52, took up dirt riding at 56.
I have broken ribs and hurt myself several times, the learning curve has been
tight and steep. My most recent sudden educational experience has left me with a black and blue ass, (and a bruised ego) but the worst part is that my bike is broken and waiting for parts
and I have not been able to ride for 3 days now and I am in withdrawal. I am totally addicted and love this sport. My only regret is that I did not start doing this when I was younger. But as they say there is NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL!! 
I have broken ribs and hurt myself several times, the learning curve has been
tight and steep. My most recent sudden educational experience has left me with a black and blue ass, (and a bruised ego)
but the worst part is that my bike is broken and waiting for parts and I have not been able to ride for 3 days now and I am in withdrawal. I am totally addicted and love this sport. My only regret is that I did not start doing this when I was younger. But as they say there is NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL!! 
53, riding since I was 12. Started on a home made minibike.
2011 300 GG Race*
2009 ktm 250 SX*
2005 300 GG*
*Still Own
2005 300 GG
2006 YZ 250
2005 YZ 250
2004 KTM 200 EXC
2003 KX 250
2003 YZ 250
2001 CR 250
2000 KTM 250 EXC
1998 KX 250 All Time Favorite
1995 CR 250
1993 CR 250
1992 CR 250 Stolen
1990 CR 250
1987 CR 250
1986 KDX 200
1984 IT 175
1982 IT 175
1980 IT 175 Worst Reliability
1978 PE 175
1975 Can Am 175
1974 KE 175 -Started Racing
1969 YAMAHA 100 Rotory Valve single with trials tire
Hand made Mini bike
2011 300 GG Race*
2009 ktm 250 SX*
2005 300 GG*
*Still Own
2005 300 GG
2006 YZ 250
2005 YZ 250
2004 KTM 200 EXC
2003 KX 250
2003 YZ 250
2001 CR 250
2000 KTM 250 EXC
1998 KX 250 All Time Favorite
1995 CR 250
1993 CR 250
1992 CR 250 Stolen
1990 CR 250
1987 CR 250
1986 KDX 200
1984 IT 175
1982 IT 175
1980 IT 175 Worst Reliability
1978 PE 175
1975 Can Am 175
1974 KE 175 -Started Racing
1969 YAMAHA 100 Rotory Valve single with trials tire
Hand made Mini bike
Whipped
New member
25 here. Have been riding for only 5 years, late starter.
My first bike was a 2008 CRF250R. As soon as I saw the 2012 EC300 I knew what bike I was going to be buying next. Really happy with it apart from the jetting which I'm in the process of sorting out.
Love this bike and I hope once the jetting is done I will love it even more.
My first bike was a 2008 CRF250R. As soon as I saw the 2012 EC300 I knew what bike I was going to be buying next. Really happy with it apart from the jetting which I'm in the process of sorting out.
Love this bike and I hope once the jetting is done I will love it even more.
nknudsen
Member
That reminds me of delivering papers in our rural village on my 84' KX125 when in 8th+ grade. I only did it every so often due to no kick stand. My route was about 34 papers and 7 miles long. Good ole days!
nknudsen
Member
I'll be 38 in June and been riding for 30 of those years off and on road. I took a few years off riding off road but back at it as of last year. I'm riding again with my first riding partner, a child hood friend, that we spent countless hours (age 7+) riding a Honda Z50R & CR60.
Bikes over the years
83' Honda Z50r
Kawi G5 100
80 KDX80
84 KX125
Polaris Cyclone
Polaris Scrambler
Honda ATC's
Honda CT 70's
95 Kawi ZX6R
02 Kawi ZRX 1200r
85 Yamaha BW200
86 Yamaha BW80
75 Kawi MT1c
2000 XR650R
85 Quadsport 230
Bikes over the years
83' Honda Z50r
Kawi G5 100
80 KDX80
84 KX125
Polaris Cyclone
Polaris Scrambler
Honda ATC's
Honda CT 70's
95 Kawi ZX6R
02 Kawi ZRX 1200r
85 Yamaha BW200
86 Yamaha BW80
75 Kawi MT1c
2000 XR650R
85 Quadsport 230
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jetiv4
New member
40 and still loving it!
Started riding when I was about 15 I guess. Nothing like the soreness in the shoulders after an all day ride on the 300! I love it as much as did when I was a teen and still get excited putting on that gear.
2012 GasGas EC 300
2001 KX 250
1998 KX 250
1986 CR 125
1981 YZ 125
1980 YZ 125
Started riding when I was about 15 I guess. Nothing like the soreness in the shoulders after an all day ride on the 300! I love it as much as did when I was a teen and still get excited putting on that gear.
2012 GasGas EC 300
2001 KX 250
1998 KX 250
1986 CR 125
1981 YZ 125
1980 YZ 125
YellowGasser
New member
sevenfourate
New member
42 here.....had a bike of some description in the garage for 26 years.
Only been off-roading 10 months though, and this is my first 2-stroke for 20+ years.
AND IM LOVING IT
Only been off-roading 10 months though, and this is my first 2-stroke for 20+ years.
AND IM LOVING IT
Bandit9
Platinum Level Site Supporter
41 next month. I still have my first bike, 75 ish Indian 50 mini. I rode it a lot as small child 4-7 years old. Then didn't touch a another dirt bike until I was about 28. Been racing Enduros and Harescrambles off and on for the last 10. This 12XC300 is my second GasGas, I had an 05 EC250 back in 2007.
liv2day
Platinum Level Site Supporter
Turning 43 this summer; started riding at 9 on a YZ80 and busted myself up on several occasions
Took a hiatus from the dirt for ~31 years and only had street and track bikes; I'd guess 100,000+ street miles and 11 years on the track now.
My awesome wife surprised me with a YZ450 as an early 40th gift - rode that bike 3 times until I realized it was going to kill me...lol. Sold that and picked up a KTM 300 and put 110 hours on it in a year. Had a fellow member clue me in on GG (firffighter) and I'm hooked. So much so that I sold my wife's orange 250 and I'm on the hunt for another 200
I've had so much fun getting back into dirt riding that my wife followed suit, my 66 year old mother-in-law picked up a CRF150, and my brother-in-law is on the hook to get a bike too. We have two boys (2 & 4) who really don't stand a chance when it comes to bikes - we've been hauling them to the track since they were born and now we drag them out to the woods to camp and ride.
For me, there's nothing better than riding on the trails.
Took a hiatus from the dirt for ~31 years and only had street and track bikes; I'd guess 100,000+ street miles and 11 years on the track now.
My awesome wife surprised me with a YZ450 as an early 40th gift - rode that bike 3 times until I realized it was going to kill me...lol. Sold that and picked up a KTM 300 and put 110 hours on it in a year. Had a fellow member clue me in on GG (firffighter) and I'm hooked. So much so that I sold my wife's orange 250 and I'm on the hunt for another 200
I've had so much fun getting back into dirt riding that my wife followed suit, my 66 year old mother-in-law picked up a CRF150, and my brother-in-law is on the hook to get a bike too. We have two boys (2 & 4) who really don't stand a chance when it comes to bikes - we've been hauling them to the track since they were born and now we drag them out to the woods to camp and ride.
For me, there's nothing better than riding on the trails.