A Motocross Wedding/Flight of the RM

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<p>So why would I try to make an 84 RM fly? My Uncle Mike was right on the money, I watched my Dad do it and refused to be outdone, especially during the week of my wedding.</p> <blockquote> <p>This story is part counter-story to <a href="http://localhost/vintagemoto.ca/notes/jumping-big-at-charleston">So how far can you safely jump a 1984 Suzuki?</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Contrary to popular belief, riding Mot...</p>

The Third Annual BC adventure - Chapter One

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<h3>Three years in a row makes it an annual event.</h3> <p>In 2014 my daughter Rose and I went to BC to spend time with my brother Pat, sister Cathy and their families in Merritt BC. For me the highlight of the trip was immersing myself in the dirt bike lifestyle in the hills near Merritt BC. <a href="http://vintagemoto.ca/notes/the-epic-multi-generational-bc-dirt-bike-adventure-of-2015">In 2015 I went again</a>. This was to be a more complete family reunion where all of our dirt-bike riding family members would gather. It was another great vacation except I immediately wounded myself as did my nephew Mike. </p>

Power Puke Wheelie - Pat's Take

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<p>Ah, yes alcohol-per-dollar... what a brilliant plan for a couple young guys that spend nearly every nickel on motocross and getting to the races. In fact we had a way to get our Mom and Dad to help out on gas for these adventures. Our parents owned a tourist trap on the side of the highway that taug...</p>

Pat's take on Mike's favourite photo

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<p>Being Mike's brother and close to his age, we were in separable growing up. That being said I was there for nearly every event that occurred around him in those days. </p> <p>The following is my account of the days surrounding the "<a href="/notes/my-favourite-photo">My Favorite Photo</a>" story. </p> <p>Mike's recollection and telling of the sto...</p>

The alcohol-per-dollar ratio

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<h2>No, we never did drink and ride but we did occasionally drink.</h2> <h3>After a long cold Northwestern Ontario winter, when the sun comes close enough to the planet to melt the snow and ice and warm the ground, people of all ages tend to celebrate.</h3> <p>We grew up in an isolated part of Ontario, but it was al...</p>

Assembly of my first project

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<p>Today I drove my brother Pat to the train station at fallowfield and now for the first time in more than a week I am alone with time to reflect on a fantastic week of Motocross, Music and Family. Today is also my 23rd wedding anniversary. Mrs. Vintage Moto is at work today even though it is Sunday...</p>