Pre 90 for VERi

[b490]

I'm not a fan of rules, no rear disc or upside down forks at current events. You might aswell make it Pre 85 for all that's worth. Basically any motorcross bike built after 1987 is illegible due to rear disc. There is also a swag of great enduro bikes also illegible.

 
 
 VTR run this  rule  ; Good attendance at  events so far ,  seems to work OK ,  for now .
 
 

I have numerous bikes in "The Shed of Despair" that fall in the category of 87-90 but they'll never see the dirt with current rules.

 
 
  Pre 85  ;  Pre 90  ; VTR  events ? ..........You have bikes to suit  them all.
         
  When do any of your bikes see the dirt ?     

Steve

   

[80-85 husky]

pretty good call i rekon, lets in later a/c kdx 200's, single shocker huskys and kato's and keeps out wr/yz yammies and rmx's etc, what i consider to be next (on the long list) generation bikes....

im not predicting an avalanche of newer bikes....but another dozen would be welcome to the events (on top of the current riders who have a newer scoot in the shed)

[kdx Geoff]

 I have numerous bikes in "The Shed of Despair" that fall in the category of 87-90 but they'll never see the dirt with current rules.

Welcome to VERi where all vinduro and trail (including Yamaha Ag) bikes that align themselves in our new Pre '88 format are invited to attend our non competitive events 
You don't need to be a VERi member to attend our events either.

[Maicoman]

I'm not a fan of rules, no rear disc or upside down forks at current events. You might aswell make it Pre 85 for all that's worth. Basically any motorcross bike built after 1987 is illegible due to rear disc. There is also a swag of great enduro bikes also illegible.

 
 
 VTR run this  rule  ; Good attendance at  events so far ,  seems to work OK ,  for now .
 
 

I have numerous bikes in "The Shed of Despair" that fall in the category of 87-90 but they'll never see the dirt with current rules.

 
 
  Pre 85  ;  Pre 90  ; VTR  events ? ..........You have bikes to suit  them all.
         
  When do any of your bikes see the dirt ?     

Steve

   

Might have to correct you there buddy. Can I ride an 89RMX at VTR events, how about an 89YZ WR 250 or an 88WMW 250 and there's plenty more. The answer is NO. In case you haven't noticed being a new comer to the world of Facebook there has been a massive resurgence in late 80's and 90's motorcross and enduro bikes. Some guys are doing outstanding work restoring these bikes. It would be great to keep up with the times and incorporate them in current events.

Calling an event Pre 90 means bikes made on or before December 31, 1989. Unless I've been mistaken I don't recall seeing that as a VTR rule. Pretty sure it says no rear disc or upside forks, so why not call it Pre 87 then, because that's what it is for a lot of bikes that are ineligible.

As for my bikes seeing the dirt it's called Lochmaree, and it's just re opened. You might remember it because I ran you down with my 465 
The other thing is I'm very selective who I ride with
Might see you next year when I join team green.
 

[Maicoman]

 I have numerous bikes in "The Shed of Despair" that fall in the category of 87-90 but they'll never see the dirt with current rules.

Welcome to VERi where all vinduro and trail (including Yamaha Ag) bikes that align themselves in our new Pre '88 format are invited to attend our non competitive events 
You don't need to be a VERi member to attend our events either.

Sounds like a good format Geoff. Would be good to if the scope broadens to Pre 90 in the future.

[b490]

  Pre 85  ;  Pre 90  ; VTR  events ? ..........You have bikes to suit  them all.         
   

  Let me  clarify ;
 With   all these bikes you have ;
Maico SC250 & 500, M-Star GM250 KX125A6,500A1 KX250B KDX 250B1  IT175,200,465 TT600N  PE400T Husky XC250, WR240 & 400  CR250
      You got something to suit all the different clubs eligiblity requirements  ; be it VTR ,Veri  or other clubs  .

 

In case you haven't noticed being a new comer to the world of Facebook there has been a massive resurgence in late 80's and 90's motorcross and enduro bikes. 

  Yep  ; your  absolutely  right , I hadn't noticed  : too busy riding    
     I 'm sure  there are some lovely restored  bikes from the 90's era  ; I had '94 KTM300 for many years (great bike ) ; but  I think it would look out of place at a  vintage enduro;..... for the time being,  anyhow .

 Regards ,
            Steve
 

[Maicoman]

  Pre 85  ;  Pre 90  ; VTR  events ? ..........You have bikes to suit  them all.         
   

  Let me  clarify ;
 With   all these bikes you have ;
Maico SC250 & 500, M-Star GM250 KX125A6,500A1 KX250B KDX 250B1  IT175,200,465 TT600N  PE400T Husky XC250, WR240 & 400  CR250
      You got something to suit all the different clubs eligiblity requirements  ; be it VTR ,Veri  or other clubs  .

 

In case you haven't noticed being a new comer to the world of Facebook there has been a massive resurgence in late 80's and 90's motorcross and enduro bikes. 

  Yep  ; your  absolutely  right , I hadn't noticed  : too busy riding    
     I 'm sure  there are some lovely restored  bikes from the 90's era  ; I had '94 KTM300 for many years (great bike ) ; but  I think it would look out of place at a  vintage enduro;..... for the time being,  anyhow .

 Regards ,
            Steve

Unfortunately Steve if I listed all my bikes in my signature there would be no room for my quality posts.

[kdx Geoff]

 I have numerous bikes in "The Shed of Despair" that fall in the category of 87-90 but they'll never see the dirt with current rules.

Welcome to VERi where all vinduro and trail (including Yamaha Ag) bikes that align themselves in our new Pre '88 format are invited to attend our non competitive events 
You don't need to be a VERi member to attend our events either.

Sounds like a good format Geoff. Would be good to if the scope broadens to Pre 90 in the future.

(As l remember it) the club had debated and voted at the AGM on going to pre '90 for the last three years, 2015,16 and 17.
Each time pre '90 failed to get up because the members didn't support the change, and it's not like the numbers were particularly close, pre '90 lost out to remaining pre '85 in '15 and '16, and it was pretty clear it wouldn't have got up this year either.

As to when VERi might go to pre '90.

The members decided in accepting the move to pre '88 that the issue of bike eligibility would not be on the agenda for the next 3 years so I'm sure in the future the issue will be raised again and will be voted on by the club members at that time.

[tymes]

As for my bikes seeing the dirt it's called Lochmaree, and it's just re opened.
The other thing is I'm very selective who I ride with
Might see you next year when I join team green.
 

I feel special cause I ride there with you every time, albiet not often enough but I am consistantly the slowest rider when we do.

Dont forget to let me know when I can come and pick up the green bike that has been pushed even further down the dungeon and refused your attention.

I might be wrong but most of those pre 90 mx bike stuff on fb is like mx is there thing anyhow, I dont know how many of them are really interested in vintage enduro. The bike park I go to a bit 99% of everyone is just there riding mx tracks, you have the enduro trails pretty much to yourself. You get some funny looks when the old drum braked 80s enduro bike comes out and heads bush.

[Maicoman]

With Lochmaree back in action Brian a visit is soon on the cards. Brendan is looking forward to a rematch.
You are special mate. Apart from a shared interest in green machines there is also a shared love of fine dining cuisine.
As for the green machine in the corner one of it's relatives may make an appearance next year.

[Rookie#1]

So let me be the first to poke the bear Does the follow on models rule still exist? Can someone now ride a 1994 TT350 as it identical to the 1986 model in every way other than livery??

[Maicoman]

Good question Rookie, And by all accounts you should be able to turn up on a 2017 TTR230. Meets the requirements disc/drum, aircooled.

[kdx Geoff]

Good question Rookie, And by all accounts you should be able to turn up on a 2017 TTR230. Meets the requirements disc/drum, aircooled.

Was there a TTR230 available in 1987 ? 

[mboddy]

Yamaha TTR230 was available from 2005.
It may be ok for VTR events in NSW but you should contact them first to check.
Not ok for VERi events in Victoria.

[tymes]

I think I recall the question of the TTR 230 arising and the answer was no as we can all agree in good faith that it is far from considered to fall close to being Vintage it wasnt about excluding anyone it just doesnt serve the best interest of a vintage event.
Eligable bikes are not hard to find, numbers are ever increasing at Vinduros.
If you want to ride a later model bike in an event there is plenty of modern events around that they qualify for. Just jump on your states MA site to see whats on.