oisact Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Just introducing myself real quick. My name is Dan, and although I just turned over-the-hill this last month, I'm still as active as ever riding dual-sport cycles, rockclimbing, hiking, etc, etc. I got my first cycle for my 6th birthday, and have been riding ever since. I've owned a couple Yamahas over the years - an MX 80 when I was around 9 or 10, and currently a 1978 DT-175. I bought the DT-175 6 years ago. It had 1,500 miles on it, and even the tires were still original. 4,000 miles later (most very hard riding on trails) and it's still going strong. I live in the Appalachians where there are great roads (smooth survice, nice curves, scenic views), and lots of back, back roads and trails for dual sports. So it's pretty much a dream for both streetbikes and dual sports. Last winter was so mild that I road 400 miles during the month of January (all "pleasure" - I don't commute). My neighbor just bought a 2013 Honda CRF250, and his friend bought a 2013 Kawasaki KLX250 (both dual sports). Well I've ridden them both, and I'll take my 78 yamaha any day, on the road or off. Way more pep and power, plus my bike feels like it's at home in the dirt and rock, and not something with lots of plastic to damage and areas that are impossible to ever clean the dirt and mud out of. I found these forums because of a thread where NE0 converted his 78 DT-175's electrical system to 12V, which is something I'm interested in to make it easier (and cheaper) to find replacement lights and batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrever Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi Dan, Just thought I'd say hello. Looks like you have a good ole time there, it sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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