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Offline CCOADY454

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My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« on: March 22, 2011, 12:07:12 PM »
Like a lot of you, I don't hate four strokes, I just hate the rule advantage given to four strokes.  My dad raced 2 strokes in the 70's and early 80's but now likes four strokes power delivery for his type of riding and racing (dual sport races and enduro).  It's a KTM 450-XC-W.  It's pretty fun, but doesn't have the punch that my RM 250 has.  It's linear power is typical of a 450 and it's a nice looking bike!  I tries to convince him to get a KTM 300 2t but he wants the option to make this bike street legal and he likes the predictable power at his age.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 12:42:40 PM »
Can't blame the guy, at least he' got a dirt bike. It will probably be a good bike for him. 4-strokes are great for a smooth power, they're just expensive and a booger to fix once they blow up.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 12:48:37 PM »
450's dont go bang like 250F's either.
Unless you ride on the limiter.
There is not many people good enough to do that all day. ;)
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 12:52:20 PM »
It'll be a good bike for the riding he does.  I'll probably borrow it here and there when I feel like trail riding, since the ol' RM is more suited for the track.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 01:10:58 PM »
Nothing wrong with a RM for trail riding.
I must have done close to 2000km on mine. ;D
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 04:07:03 PM »
Can't blame him for wanting more of a mellow powerband.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 06:51:50 PM »
of course im not familiar with state laws in your area wherever that may be but im pretty sure you can make a 300 legal in pa i know i guy who bought a kit to do his, but that 450s a nice lookin bike ive been tryin to get my dad (about to turn 47) to get a 2 stroke trail bike cause he likes my 125 if things go right there will soon be a 250xc in my garage :D
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 07:21:16 PM »
My dad is also right around that age, and he has a 450 as well.  His is a little different though, it's a '78 Maico. :D
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Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?

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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 07:58:10 PM »
If he wanted to get it legal, he shoulda just gotten the exc. it comes street legal. much props to your Dad, if I'm still around at 55 I intend to still be riding.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 08:25:53 PM »
Quote from: MyckMcClung on March 22, 2011, 07:58:10 PM
much props to your Dad, if I'm still around at 55 I intend to still be riding.


Why ? Do you think you wont be ?  ;D
I plan to be around.
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2011, 08:29:24 PM »
Damn you guys, I turn 50 in June  :(
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 08:55:18 PM »
Quote from: riffraff on March 22, 2011, 08:29:24 PM
Damn you guys, I turn 50 in June  :(

Isn't 50 the new 30 ? ;D
That would make me 21 again. :P
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 11:55:28 PM »
50 is the new 30 and 16 is the new 21.
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Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?

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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2011, 12:01:39 AM »
Quote from: JETZcorp on March 22, 2011, 11:55:28 PM
50 is the new 30 and 16 is the new 21.
Hahahahahahaha
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Re: My dad (55 years old) bought a new bike
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2011, 12:04:20 AM »
I'm sorry, but I have to admit to getting that from Larry the Cable Guy.
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Is this Maico a 440 or only a 400?  Well in all the confusion, I forgot myself.
But considering this is a 1978 Magnum, the best-handling bike in the world, you have to ask yourself one question.
Do you feel lucky, punk?
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