Started on a Yamaha Enduro 250 back in '72 which I bought in mint condition, then proceeded to bend the handlebars, brakelever, fender, etc riding offroad. Had a friend who was a pro Enduro Rider, and through him got to experience the big offroad racers of the 70s...CZ, Maico, Bultaco. These dominated the Enduro circuit until the Japanese started supplying pit crews for their riders.

Gave up riding until the midlife crisis struck about '93, when I bought a Yamaha Virago V-twin 750, which is one sleek machine. There's nothing like desert riding in my opinion...just you and the cactus and creosote bushes for miles and miles.

Happy cruising to all of y'all, and watch out for the idiots!