I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Richard Herman. Been a POG member for many years. I started motocross around 1970 on a DKW. Owned 4 at one time. One day my bike suffered a fatal break down during pratice. My friend said I could race his 250 Penton Harescrambler since we were in different classes. I hole shot all 3 motos and led wire to wlre. I had found the secret of life--HORSEPOWER. I sold all my DKW"S and purchased a red 250 Penton. Started to place in the top 5. When the orange MC5"s came out,I bought one and started to win. I then bought a used 400 MC5. Again I holeshot and led wire to wire all motos in my first race on it. I knew I had found the "HOLY GRAIL". Horsepower and lots of it!
I quit riding cold turkey about 12 years ago. With lots of horsepower comes lots of broken bones. At age 62, broken bones just take too long to heal. I tryed just trail riding but I like to go fast. Even when I'm mowing on my tractor I find the sweet spot in the power band and it's near the redline.
I read and follow many forums from cooking, gardening, tractors, welding, and of course Penton/KTM"S. I rarely post because I've seen lots of word wars start over a misunderstood post. I prefer to read and learn and not unwittingly offend anyone.
Thanks, Richard Herman
Richard
Welcome aboard. Always interesting reading about how one got started racing and riding.
Rocket
Welcome Richard, good to have you here.
I hear you on the slow healing bones. Those who have raced with and against me might say I have never really started racing, but I have mastered the crash and burn, lol.
Lot's to be said for trail riding, hopefully something like a Six Days or Berkie woodsmobile will one day wander into you life and soul.
Tony