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Clubroom => Introductions => Topic started by: vmx54 on December 16, 2011, 11:13:34 pm

Title: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: vmx54 on December 16, 2011, 11:13:34 pm

Have been meaning to sign up to Ozvmx for sometime but one thing and another never got around to it, never the less here I am. I am 53 now and have been riding since I was 14 when I started out on a mates QA50 after school. I have owned a lot of bikes over the years, some I wish I still had and some I am glad I got rid of. My first bike was a Honda XR75 K1 which I bought with my paper round money, you all remember what that is right? I was one of the original members of the Wanneroo Mini Bike Club here in Perth. I have ridden and raced too many bikes to list here so I wont bore you with them all or my history but I currently have a few that may be worth a mention. I race VMX when I can and I have a Yamaha MX360A and a Yamaha MX175 and in partnership with my brother a Yamaha Wasp outfit, still not race ready yet. I wouldn't say that I am brand loyal really as I have a few restos on the go as well. I have a Honda XR75 K0 and a Honda MR50 K0, a Bultaco Frontera 360 and a Suzuki RM370 A, time and finances dictating the completion dates as I am sure you all can appreciate. The cheapest bike I ever got I paid a carton for it and it still goes, gotta love that.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: firko on December 16, 2011, 11:18:20 pm

Welcome 54......Enjoy yourself and don't be afraid to join in ;).

Title: Hi Firko
Post by: vmx54 on December 16, 2011, 11:23:28 pm

Thanks for the welcome mate. You would be familiar with my brother I believe he has one of your old bikes.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: RED ALERT on December 17, 2011, 12:23:42 am

Welcome aboard, I was a Wanneroo jnr guy from 78 - 84  great times!!

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: vmx54 on December 17, 2011, 12:32:39 am

Thanks Red Alert, new to all this forum stuff trying to navigate my way around, a bit like an Irish mine detector at the moment. I was a bit before your time and would not have crossed path's as I left Perth in 77.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: Iain Cameron on December 17, 2011, 01:06:56 am

welcome 54   . love the #
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m612/Iain_Cameron/DSC_00012.jpg)

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: firko on December 17, 2011, 07:38:17 am

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Thanks for the welcome mate. You would be familiar with my brother I believe he has one of your old bikes

Which bike was that? The MX360 or one of the Maico's from a few years ago? There's been so many ::).

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 17, 2011, 09:41:10 am

good to see another WA rider on the fourm - are you north or south of the river???

Welcome.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: Tossa on December 17, 2011, 09:53:41 am

Quote from: Rossvickicampbell on December 17, 2011, 09:41:10 am

good to see another WA rider on the fourm - are you north or south of the river???

Welcome.

East of the Ocean Rossco!!!

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: KTMaico on December 17, 2011, 11:28:52 am

Welcome VMX54, we are around the same age and I lived in Nollamara in Perth as a kid. Raced around the state and for the BSA Club (Noble Falls) We may have even met at an event or at a track. Antway enjoy your bikes, the sport and your new friends.

Kevin.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: VMX247 on December 17, 2011, 12:04:02 pm

Welcome west aussie..  8)
Be good to catch up a bit more on the start/finish line  ;D
cheers A way down south 

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 17, 2011, 02:55:59 pm

at least you are doing better with directions than Allison Baz?

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: VMX247 on December 17, 2011, 03:37:47 pm

Rosco,On the above post I was refering to myself..way down south !

Firko,I have to say its one of the greatest things to witness- is someone reunited with there bike after many years  8)  ;D email on it wayscheers A

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on December 17, 2011, 09:56:58 pm

Ally - I was referring to your previous comment something along the lines of 400kms East of Sydney  ;D  never let a chance go by!

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: vmx54 on December 17, 2011, 10:36:09 pm

Thanks for the welcomes guys. Hey Firko the bike in question is in fact a Champion framed XL Honda and my brothers name is Dan. By the way hi Ali best wishes for xmas to you and yours regards Mick.

Title: Re: Howdy newbie from Perth WA
Post by: vmx54 on December 18, 2011, 02:17:07 am

Thanks Ross I live out near the Swan Valley regards Mick