pics and age of left kicker riders?

[msmith345]

I'm 29, been riding since I was 12 (not counting the 7 years prior that I was stuck with a JR50). Really wanted a Husky back around 2000 when I was on an XR (or maybe a KDX). But my first Husky wasn't until in May 2012 (WR 300). Second February 2013 (Strada). Third August 2013 ('92 360). Fourth March 2014 ('80 390). Always wanted an old air cooled open classer, now I just have to get it ride-able (I'll start a build thread for it eventually).

 

[suprize]

The moto 3 weighed a ton and I looked like "noddy" riding in the woops. ive still got the Sidi's! they are a bit worse for wear but I pull them out for "period dressing" when required..

Great pipe on that single shocker!

 

[dumpbear]

Here is my pic its from 1979 I am on a 1977 360 wr Burelson replica that I bought new and still own its the one in my avatar I still have the jersey under glass in a shadow box in my man cave and no it don't still fit!! lol

 

[justintendo]

Justintendo did you start this thread because Ron and I were comparing "OLD" husky riders on old husky's LOL great idea!! I will send in a pic with my bikes and myself when i dig them out of the back of the garage.It's been a long and coooold winter here in MI.and I have to get the snow blower and the snowmobiles out of the way And no my wife does not park her car in the garage LOL!!
Tom

lol, i was just curious how many guys are here because they lived through husky in their hey day, dominating off road. and how many of us, like me, just really liked the qualities of these older bikes..."the real husqvarnas"...always nice to match a face with a name as well!
i pictured surprize with a mohawk for some reason...

my wife knows its a long shot to ever be able to park in the garage

 

[suprize]

Mohawk?? I haven't had hair for 25 years!!

I like the fact that these bikes are being taken up by much younger guys who love them as much as we do.

here is a pic from the Harrow river crossing last year, google Harrow Vinduro and you will see a few huskies in action, its a two day vintage fest!

 

[justintendo]

nice, those twin shockers have to have one of the best airbox for that kinda stuff

 

[suprize]

yep, you would think they would be called the "U2" with some of the river epics I got away with! When you have the bike windsocking down stream with the flow and the water flowing around the tank onto the seat and it just keeps going till you get out the other side...just stunning but that's what they were designed for I guess.

 

[troy deck]

nice, those twin shockers have to have one of the best airbox for that kinda stuff

yes those milk trucks are awesome in deep water i'v seen'em going up stream water less than 6inchs short of the gas cap no shit couldn't believe it scared the hell outa me the water was RIPPIN thought my little buddy with ZERO ridin experience was gona be a flood victim IT REALLY WASN'T KOOL AT ALL

 

[Kartwheel68]

46 and I got my first Husky in early '83, an '82 125XC which I bought another one just like it in '10.

I've got 6 '76-'84 twin shock Huskys now.

 

[Gord]

Here's me on my 73 CR250. Raced my first motocross race at age 48. I've ridden motorcycles my whole life and compete in Vintage Trials. The reason I tried Motocross was I saw a couple guys at VMD in Ohio just sit back at the start and wait for everyone to get through turn one and then go. I thought .... "hey I could do that", and have enjoyed several motocross races and the ISDTRR in MA since. I'm not very good at it, but I'm having a blast!

 

[Kartwheel68]

Did you ride that bike at the ISDTRR in Adams? I was there on one of Helmut Clasen's Sachs MCGS bikes.

 

[Gord]

Did you ride that bike at the ISDTRR in Adams? I was there on one of Helmut Clasen's Sachs MCGS bikes.

Yes I did Kartwheel. Spent some $$ lighting it and getting it registered, as well as quieting it down. Had a ball. Unfortunately, the nut that holds the clutch adjuster came loose and dropped, sending the push rod through my case. Luckily the threads sealed it off and the fallen nut didn't do any damage. A big guy named Craig helped me fix it. I put some RTV in the hole and covered it with Gorilla tape. Never lost a drop of oil!! Unfortunately I was too late to the next check point and got a DNF. But I just kept going and finished both days of riding and the MX.
Bet you had fun with Helmuts Sachs. He's a super nice guy and a great rider. I see him at Ormstown every year. Do you go to Ormstown? WOW, That's a fun weekend!! That and Unadilla. Can't wait!!

 

[Kartwheel68]

Never been to Ormstown but I want to go. I will be at Unadilla this year.

 

[Gord]

Never been to Ormstown but I want to go. I will be at Unadilla this year.

See you there. Tore my ACL and had knee surgery in Dec. So I'll just be doing the Trials at Unadilla this year.
For anyone who hasn't been to Ormstown, here's the flyer. Vintage Trials, MX and CC all weekend, including a school with Mick Andrews.

http://www.rocler.qc.ca/ariane/2014 VORF POSTER Biling.pdf

Also, you can go to this site to see what it's all about. Tons of pictures from years past Ormstown events throughout the page.

http://sasquatchvintageracing.smugmug.com/

 

[Michel Dufayard]

Funny !

 

[Kartwheel68]

I'm afraid the pose may be similar, but I am not anywhere near the rider JMB was.

 

[ruwfo]

AGE 54 & my tongue hanging out after the 1st loop of the enduro at the 2013 Husky Gathering


And a little styling at Snoops Vintage MX


Husky John

 

[suprize]

niiiicce

 

[Kartwheel68]

Sweet!!

 

[justintendo]

class of 2000, senior high pic...bike was fresh new out of the crate!