40 Years!

[Tony T]

For a lot of us, 1974 was a key year in motorcycling history.
I've got a couple of bikes and a couple of cars that turn 40 this year.
Which got me thinking.....
What were you doing this time 40 years ago?
I was bumming around on my Uncle's farm on his AG100 trying to master the gearchange thing..... 

[mick25]

unfortunately 40 years ago for me , I was still shiting me nappy
but have owned and rode the mighty Yamaha AG100 in the early eighties

For a lot of us, 1974 was a key year in motorcycling history.
I've got a couple of bikes and a couple of cars that turn 40 this year.
Which got me thinking.....
What were you doing this time 40 years ago?
I was bumming around on my Uncle's farm on his AG100 trying to master the gearchange thing..... 

[Ted]

First day of apprenticeship 18/2/1974

[Rookie#1]

For a lot of us, 1974 was a key year in motorcycling history.
I've got a couple of bikes and a couple of cars that turn 40 this year.
Which got me thinking.....
What were you doing this time 40 years ago?
I was bumming around on my Uncle's farm on his AG100 trying to master the gearchange thing..... 

 I was still locked up in a pair of bonds briefs, the 10 year count down had just begun 

Good work TT on firing up something interesting and positive here for a change, will be interesting to hear what some were doing 40 years ago today. Ted that's pretty cool that you're 36 years qualified today, no doubt the changes in your trade since the day you were a qualified tradesman would be amazing contrast to today's workplace!

[jerry]

Fantasising about the girl down the road. Eventually got the nerve to ask her out. 6 years of dating and 34 years of marriage. J

[jerry]

Having said that I was spending all other available time starting an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and idolising Trevor Flood and Roger De. Also resenting my parents for splitting up and financially undermining my promising (at least in my mind!) motocross career. Did I mention I was also dislocating my shoulder for a record 19 times in 1 year. J

[EBT]

Lived in Kerang at the time, I use to get out to me mates place riding bikes and the old man would take me out there in his HT UTE, we also spent a lot of time shooting bunny's & duck's dad loved eating them.

The old's brought the biggest lemon car they ever owned a ( Leyland ) 

[Rossvickicampbell]

last year of primary school 

[mick25]

This thread will tell every ones age

[brent j]

My second last year at school
A Suzuki TS90MX at home that I rode it every weekend, both days if possible
Never had a thought or care about what the future may hold

And young Mick, closer to your dad's age than yours 

[Tim754]

Well into 3rd year of apprenticeship, "and loving it"
 I had a quick look before, down by back fence and found at least three complete but rough  Ag100's . Should get of my lazy arse and make one presentable one for sale out of them.

57 here I come :'(

[oldyzman]

IT WAS MY 1st week at Madang avenue school in the Druit....

[Digga]

My second to last year in high school & reckon I had my very first 125 Elsinore back then (green stripe).

Big step up from an XR75 at the time & scared the clap out of me 

[chippy]

40 years ago last month I started my apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner. First 3 months wages was $24 per week, then went to $29.
I am still in the trade , but boy it's wearing thin.
The first bike that I purchased for myself was a 1975 Kawasaki KE 175, electric blue, brand new.

[tony27]

Living on the west coast of NZ still a year from starting school & scaring the crap out of my parents by climbing through the fence to go pat the nice cow (black poll stud bull) on the nose