Riding Vintage Motorcycle Off-Road in the Forest (FIRST TIME)

[@RandyWhite-f7f]

I have never commented on a video, but I felt the need to this time…Kyro is one lucky dog to be able to go on all of these adventures out in the wilderness with you guys! People commenting about your “poor dog” need to realize that he is conditioned for this. At no point did he look tired or stressed…Just a dog out living his best healthy life like all dogs should be, especially Kyro’s breed type! 🙂

[@jssl-1515-peace]

Dogs are sprinters, not long distance runners

[@MadisonClysdalee]

Thank you 😊. We didn’t ride that far. About 10km’s (just over 6 miles). Which we trail run and hike that weekly. He loves it.

[@frederickpile3599]

@@MadisonClysdalee 2 stroke = easier to fix 😃🙃

[@yashwanth.chaudhari339]

Poor dog

[@coolhandluke1503]

Dogs were made for this and in their element, to run and be with humans and go on an adventure. Any one that thinks this is bad is doesn't know dogs and probably neglects animals even when they think they are 'loving' them, let's be real. This dog has working dog genetics, not couch dog or guard dog breeding, it needs to run and for a good distance, to stay healthy.

[@_dean0_]

To lift a fallen bike, use your legs not your arms. Face away from the bike, put your arms under the bike and lock them in position then walk backwards. Your legs are significantly stronger than your arms and you'll lift the bike very easily.

[@WOOWzerz]

Another fun one to practice is to just lean it up slightly and ride away. kzbin.infogtR_37H3fng?si=5B7-o949WUBLqTVR

[@MadisonClysdalee]

I knew this is what I was supposed to do but because it was on a hill, tires up, I couldn’t get a good position. I would have figured it out if I was by myself but it was nice to have the extra help.

[@Mau-map3]

​@@MadisonClysdaleeYou doing fine baby love 💕😘😚

[@toby621]

I have had 2 xl500s They are still my favourite road trails Bike of all time

[@tauncfester3022]

Except that you can't just learn this from someone on a YT comments section, one of the things they used to teach in your DMV moto test was how to lift a fallen bike. Locking the front brake helps as much as using your legs, but there's more to this technique and especially where her bike fell over on an adverse angled hill no amount of leg lifting is going to help without getting some really secure footing and having your back straight and your arms directly in line with your hips. The crumbling gravel and increasing rain would have made this much more difficult. Also the weight of this bike is far bigger than a beginner should be riding on.

[@fastdude2002]

I had a 1974 Yamaha 175 trail bike when I was a teenager in the early 80s. I had a lot of fun on that bike and now at age 57 I have continued to ride my entire adult life.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@johnsimpson2096]

I used to lust after these bikes when I was in high school. Nice to see some examples running in the modern day!

[@whatsinanamethatthecaptive577]

Many of us that rode 2-strokes in the 1970's wish we still had them. I would recommend you never get rid of that motorcycle. You can always get something else, but always keep this one. :)

[@mathehack1]

I inherited one like that from my grandpa that he bought brand new. It's basically a family heirloom. Love that bike.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@pv6304]

That old DT 250 Yamaha, is virtually indestructible. They are a great bike, and will go and go and go. Just a little bit of maintenance every now and then and you'll get another 20 years out of it.

[@kenjones4139]

I stumbled on this by accident and stayed for the whole video! East coast rider here. I had a 78 Honda XL175 that I bought new in junior high school. Used to go camping a lot with that bike - this brings back memories! I still ride both street and dirt. I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but I would put a set of handguards / Barkbusters on. I broke my fair share of levers over the years. Another trick is to mount the clutch and/or front brake perch slightly loosely. This allows the lever to rotate in the bar if you dump the bike, but tight enough to still use the controls. Also looks like you need to do your fork seals soon. Loved the video - subscribed in NB!

[@steverolfeca]

Yup. These tips are gold. Before bark busters, you had to learn how to adjust the lever perches so they would let go before their breaking point. You still don't want to over-tighten the clamps even with bark busters (a bent or broken handlebar will leave you stranded just as easily as a clutch lever). But Barkbusters protect your hands as well as the bike. Makes dropping the bike less stressful, and ensures longer and safer rides. They also extend the reading season a bit, by keeping your hands warmer in the chilly Canadian fall and spring seasons.

[@rickchandler2570]

So much fun. I had a modern Yamaha XT250 and that thing was bulletproof. Also buy some handguards for it as you’re going to be replacing those levers a lot if you don’t. Watch some videos on how to pick up a fallen bike. There is a a technique and you’re going to need it.

[@genedavella9817]

The XT and DT are different engines. Great bike either way

[@dirtbikeheaven1129]

Excellent advice.

[@ИванХахлин-с2н]

XT 225 super.

[@adamtarran]

love those beautiful trail bikes, your so lucky to live in a place where no one cares about you riding bikes in the woods. Great to see young people having fun with these iconic bikes.

[@KoJaksKranium]

I love the video, the bikes and especially the enthusiasm the young lady has for "giving a vintage bike a new life". Old guy here with a safety suggestion. Please get those steel stemmed mirrors off of those bars, when dirt riding only. They can be a bad deal, if you get snagged or worse, impaled by one in a crash. Just looking out. Great old bikes and young people truly enjoying them. And IMO, that dog is probably having a blast. Good stuff guys, thanks. KK

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@andrewbleeker4177]

I rode a 2 stroke for many years. Most reliable bike to have in your collection. I always kept one as backup as I ride old bikes that tend to start when they feel like it. I always kept 2 spare spark plugs under my seat as they tend to burn out at the worst of times. Keep the videos coming.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@ronniec8038]

Sweet bikes. Brings back memories. Enjoyed the ride along.

[@Dafidius_J]

Great video! It's awesome to see you getting into bikes and doing some exploring along the trails. Glad it was just a minor spill there when you went down, but some semi-decent protective gear (gloves, knee pads) goes a long way and doesn't cost much. When you start getting more comfortable riding and want to pick up the pace a bit, you'll learn to spend more time standing on the foot pegs, as that'll give you significantly more control to move with the way the bike wants to move and will upset the stability less. For those saying she was being mean to Kiro...she wasn't going fast and dogs love running trails like that. He totally looked like a dog having a blast to me.

[@waldo8050]

I grew up around DTs and XLs in a smaller community where you could tell who was driving past your place by the sound of the bikes. Seeing a video like this is quite nostalgic. I love to see young people going for the old bikes that had such character. Enjoy the ride, and stay safe out there!

[@EricKoch-s5b]

When you replace your lever, buy 2 and keep one with your tools, just in case. On your keys, get a bright red key chain or ribbon so if you drop your keys out in the woods it makes it much easier to find in the woods. Your DT 250 is a great bike. Back in the day, I had a '73 DT 250 and it never let me down. Have fun!

[@mikeyd6031]

I used to manage recreation cabins. Many times I would get to the cabin to find the wood handle on the splitting maul broken from somebody hitting the wood with the handle just below the maul instead of hitting the wood with the maul. I started welding metal handles to the maul heads and didn't have broken handles anymore :). That's probably why you found that metal handled maul.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@danaowen9014]

There is no need to replace the clutch handle, because you will at some time will fall, it is natural, just grind and sand the tip smooth.

[@jeffreystroman2811]

I agree but you need the ball to pass inspection, or ride on the road and get nicked

[@schizosqrrl]

To everyone in the comments saying poor kyro poor kyro. Kyro is fine💀. Kyro is pretty active outdoors, probably 110% more active than any of your house pets, for one. 2) Kyro was literally BRED for this. Kyro is a working breed. A supermutt of a bunch of WORKING. BREEDS. which means Kyro NEEDS genuinely NEEDS to run around all day long and have something to do, otherwise he can get destructive. 3) Kyro seemed to keep up just fine. He doesn’t need to be right next to her to be “keeping up”. She didn’t seem to be going too fast or too far either. He can fall behind but it wasn’t like he quit altogether or plopped down from exhaustion.

[@schizosqrrl]

4) You can tell her and Kyro have an AMAZING bond. Stop attacking this poor girl and her dog. 5) I’m sure she is not out on the motorcycle all day long every day with Kyro. If she was, yeah he’s going to get fatigued. i’m sure Kyro gets PLENTY of rest and relaxation at home. 6) Since Kyro is active, it’s not like she sprung this on him out of nowhere-he’s used to running around. Yes some more trips and time at shorter distances would be beneficial so he builds up some stamina-but she’s literally learning and I’m sure Kyro is as well? In conclusion, Kyro’s fine, this amount of bike ride runninng was fine for him, leave them alone😭😭

[@jeremymerkt3982]

Yep, an in shape dog can cover 10x the distance of an in shape human during the course of a day.

[@ArnaldoSalomon]

Las personas hoy en día humanizan a los animales el ser humano ahora es sedentario pero los perros necesitan mucho ejercicio regularmente

[@VTSteve]

Also you can put some handguards on that will also prevent the levers from getting snapped off when you drop it, barkbusters are one brand

[@DerekFrampton]

Kyro was really adorable and wanted to help you pick up that bike lol sweet pooch :) He looked like he was having the time of his life chasin' after you on the bikes, and watching you behind him as a good guardian, and in the rivers and such. What a fun day!

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!.

[@Rieju-Sherco]

Glad to see woman getting into a FUN sport, and also great choice on the vintage Bell helmet

[@monoshock57]

I've been riding dirt bikes for over 50 years. The first thing you need on both those bike is a set of barkbusters or like guards. Bark buster save the levers and you hands from impacts.

[@trooperhugge9122]

Bark buster? As in hand guard?

[@jackd2083]

@@trooperhugge9122 Yep BarkBuster is a brand name for the metal guards.

[@CaptainGoldbeered]

@@trooperhugge9122Yea, bark buster is a popular brand of them.

[@libbybertrand9320]

Kyro is such a good boy❤️ When you were in trouble with the bike, he was yelping for Parker to come back! Also, he knew the turn at the crossroads and the way back. He is an awesome dog and companion! What kind of dog is Kyro?

[@schizosqrrl]

Kyro’s a supermutt. Mostly made of australian cattle dog, german shephard, collie, and some other things

[@aduckonquak2139]

​​@@schizosqrrl my dogs that just a bit swapped lol, shes 60% german shepherd followed by border collie and finally Australian cattle dog* 😂

[@TheirsHopewithJesusChrist_277]

He knows the trails and looks out for his fam for sure ❤

[@mathehack1]

I learned to ride on a 77 IT 250D that i got when i was 15 from my grandpa. The trick with 2 strokes is to slip the clutch and keep your rpm's up cause they don't have a ton of low end torque when going slow over more technical terrain. Standing up makes a huge difference if you're going over rough terrain. Lean your body opposite the bike when turning on dirt it gives you stability otherwise you'll slide out. I'm jealous of your trails out west. I've dropped my bike on knarly trails more times than I could count and plenty of times I got help from one of my uncle's. Have fun and don't be afraid to go fast.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@tonyinfinity]

Love the smell of a two stroke in the morning

[@PaulPaul-uv9kg]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@nonjaninja4904]

A few protips after years of motorcycling: get stronger bars. Bent steel bars in the woods can make it difficult to get back. Same for levers. Also for remounting grips they make lock on ones/ quick set glue. That's the stuff you want. Old bikes are cool though.

[@jasasyiken5561]

Cool that you got up and rode the bike straightaway. Lifting the bike on a slope is definitely hard. Once more confident, actually standing is easier on sketchy parts. Well done !! 👍

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@PJN-hh8wd]

Madison, it's always a great to watch you kick start and ride this 1977 vintage beauty... That must be a thrilling experience for you... Wish you post more such videos in future... Ride safe.. God bless🙏🙏🙏 🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

[@Nobodyever-00]

Watching you struggle to pickup the bike is the reality of trail riding. I've never struggled to pickup a bike myself. I think it's just the adrenaline dump that's always allowed me to get right back on. That being said, carry a pair of vice grips with you. I had a buddy of mine dump his bike and break his clutch lever. I fixed it by hammering the crescent wrench I had in my bag onto what was left of the broken clutch lever (much shorter than yours) with a rock. It worked super well but now I always carry vice grips because those would've been much easier to use. He was being a huge baby about it, you handled yourself well.

[@Maplicito]

Actually, two strokes are still alive and well! They aren't used nearly so much in motocross, but they still dominate enduro. They aren't as emission friendly as four strokes by any means, but they are lighter, and more powerful. They aren't as beginner friendly though. I still prefer to old ones - I still rock my Yamaha YZ490 and IT465.

[@scottmills9646]

Agreed! My Husky 300 is sweet. She said two strokes went away when four strokes were invented. Can't believe there weren't a lot of people commenting on that! Her bike is the one to have! I learned on the 175 version.

[@Maplicito]

@@scottmills9646 I started out on both a little Suzuki DS50 (2 stroke) and a Honda XL100 (4 stroke), but the bike I really started to get comfortable on was the off-road cousin to your DT175 - I spent much of my teen years on an IT175. Those old Yamaha 2 strokes were fun and tough!

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Ahh, the IT, was just about to ask if anyone remembers the it. Such a good bike, my buddy had a 175 or something weird like that

[@Maplicito]

@@jeffreystroman2811 I used to ride an IT175 when I was a teen. That bike was in pretty rough shape, but refused to die. It would do what you want, and just keep ticking!

[@tauncfester3022]

Those are not beginner bikes and a better bike for her would have been a 100 or 125 cc enduro or a Trail 90.

[@dannyjamison8337]

Consider yourself fortunate to find that DT250, they are wonderful bikes! As for the noise, you need to repack the silencer. That bike is actually very quiet when properly equipped. Finally, I noticed your bike needs new fork seals, as evidenced by the oil rings around the stanchion tubes.

[@mathehack1]

I have a really similar bike that I repacked the silencer on. That's about what they sound like packed. They're loud either way. The suspension on these old bikes are total garbage compared to newer bikes. Unless she's a mechanic I wouldn't drop the money on that.

[@dannyjamison8337]

@@mathehack1 I beg to differ. I had a 1978 DT 175 and DT 400, I know those bikes. They are much quieter with the right silencer / spark arrestor packing. As for the suspension, yes, her bike is 47 years old and suspension has come a long way since then. But, it's a vintage 2 stroke and is a blast to ride!

[@mathehack1]

@@dannyjamison8337 oh yeah they're a total blast. They're built like tanks as well they can take a ton of abuse. I cleaned up and re-packex the exhaust on my 77 IT-250 and it went from loud to a little less loud with the new packing. The old silencer had so much carbon in it the holes were completely clogged with carbon and oil. I burned it all out with a torch. I think the DT's might've had a slightly larger silencer cause they're a road bike? The IT was still loud after I repacked, it toned down the pitch mostly.

[@bsajoss]

What a great video . I'm in the UK and have a xl250s also a 1981 but we have hardly any places to go off road like you have ,but I've found your more accepted if your on a older bike . Great video

[@micahnuckols5046]

When I started riding, I was on or off the clutch like a car, but I slowly started using the friction zone instead of fully letting out the clutch. Since motorcycle clutches have multiple disks that bath in the transmission oil, unlike normal vehicle clutches, they are made to slip more often. Constantly letting the clutch slip in a car will burn it out fast. When I took the Harley Davidson new riders' course, we were doing things like starting in second gear and slow maneuvers in second as well. Both those things involve slipping the clutch slowly and not really fully engaging. And that is actually something I started practicing on my dirt bike since my friends said they did that to avoid going into first gear in slow trails. So, it was cool to see they taught that to new riders in the course.

[@MSKhan-dh9id]

Just found your blog. That Yamaha is one of my all time favorite bike. I used to own a 1975 DT 250 and would love to own another one. Thank You for sharing it. This bring back my teen years memories.

[@bobmirror7164]

OMG what fun. Having a friend along is the way to learn motor biking out in the woods. It takes a while stick with it. I had a blue and yellow IT250 back in the late 1970's.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@Galahad-hk4bb]

I’m 62 and had a 1980 Yamaha Enduro DT175. OMG was that a fun bike !!! That thing went anywhere I pointed the thing !!! I even did some rock climbing….AWESOME machine !!! One suggestion is learn how to read the trails. Keep moving your eyes 👀 looking ahead up and down the trail and please move a little quicker than 5mph. Off-road riding is a full-body exercise workout. Use your legs as your primary shock absorbers. So be ready for some aches and pains.😂😂😂

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@billbryce3488]

What a cutie.your bike is mint.

[@slagletoby]

Awesome vid! Great vintage bikes that stand the test of time. Your doggy is lucky to go on these adventures with you. ✊❤️

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!.

[@TheMrDufrain]

You can also get folding levers so when you fall they don't break. You will soon break your mirrors off on the trails ,you might want to stow them off road. Hand guards for your bars are a nice upgrade as well. They protect your grips and levers as well as your hands. You might want a crossbar pad to the bar hurts if you hit it when you fall.

[@TheMrDufrain]

It looks like your bike needs to be at 3000rpm to pull clean. Keep it at that or above and it will be easier.

[@TheMrDufrain]

There is a little screw on the side of your carb,It is the air screw for your idle and low speed.Your carb is too rich at low speed is why it fouls or turns black. Try opening the screw counterclockwise .25 turn at a time until it stops fouling . Dont go further than 3 full turns out from all the way in. If you want to understand just look up a carburetor jetting guide ,Its easy. Kepp riding you'll get it.

[@fabianmcgale_9160]

Vintage vibes!❤ Don't forget eye protection. 👍

[@ericgardner3020]

Great video! Both those bikes are awesome! I worked at a Yamaha dealership in Spokane in 1977 and one of my jobs was setting up bikes out of the crate and I can remember putting those DT250s together to go into show room... also your Bell Moto 3.. very Cool. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@Eric-r2k9h]

Awesome I love riding trails it's a blast.yamaha are great too

[@knobbytrails577]

Fascinating old style pieces of equipment, whish they still made such things.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@No1414body]

That 250 has alot of hp for a beginner practice riding in upper gears also riding sitting down will beat you up on that bike. When the terrain get rough practice standing on the pegs with your knees bent and allow your legs to soak up the bumps

[@john_anders]

great work learning difficult road conditions on a heavy bike like that!

[@avinashbakash]

Love to see you more on bike and offroad ❤

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@ccc2803]

I had a street legal 400, and I regret selling it. Street legal 2 strokes are becoming a rare thing. First thing I do on any bike I plan on riding off road, is cut the brake and clutch lever to the length of how many fingers it takes to pull it. I have never broken one that I shortened. Beautiful bike you have there. Oh yah, when riding a 2-stroke, ALWAYS cary a spare spark plug and wrench.

[@paulcooper6953]

Looking forward to seeing you get your next bike and how your riding skills improve 👍

[@ZUTTEEN]

What a cool motor bike and cute dog ❤

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@jwfinley7808]

Back in the 80s I ended up in coma riding a DT 250!

[@jeffreystroman2811]

Are you still in a coma?

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!.

[@coolhandluke1503]

The look your dog had said " I will be okay off the leash, but I'm just playing along because I'm to kind to say anything"😂

[@storm3016]

Those clutch and front break levers always break when falling. Not sure if they still make them, but I used to have a pair of "unbreakable" levers on my old bike. They're made out of plastic and bend instead of break. They are less comfortable and less smooth then normal levers though. Alternatively you could get some sort of handlebar protectors, like for example barkbusters. There are a few very good videos on YT on how to properly and easily pick up a downed motorcycle btw. Video was fun and I love the old school bikes, cheers from the Netherlands!

[@Nbxcortez]

i know you're only riding slow but get some armour pads for the shoulders, elbows and knees. A crash at slow speeds can break bones and would hate for you to go through that

[@openmind654]

Great to see young girls riding bike's, she gets three hearts from me. ❤❤❤

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

Hi Madison..I enjoyed this video adventure with you guys..I would like to offer a little tip if I can..when you bike is lying on the ground try turning your back to it and squat down next to it, one hand on the bars and the other the seat area and then lift with your legs to get it upright. The thought behind this is that it's easier to lift than to pull..if that makes sense. 😃

[@unite-royale889]

I love your smile 🥰

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@iamwezlee1]

Love your video so much!! Brings me back to when I discovered motorcycles as a kid. The freedom, and excitement of discovering new places! So good! Keep the videos coming! Also I think Kyro is one of the luckiest dogs!! Most domestic dogs are trapped inside an apartment or house.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@lweleven3423]

Dt250 that brings back 80s memories ❤️

[@Joy7BCS]

LOOOOOOOOOOOL "straight to the heart, and your too late" NAILED IT!!

[@jackd2083]

If you have to ride a 2stroke slowly you should pull in the clutch and rev it hard every once in awhile and especially before you turn it off.

[@thestrictlynoparking]

Why Rev before turning off please

[@jackd2083]

@@thestrictlynoparking It helps keep your spark plug from fouling. You are still better off running a 2stroke in the power band though

[@thestrictlynoparking]

@@jackd2083 thanks. I use my Bantam for trials so mainly slow except for the steep muddy hills - wide open throttle used then! 😳

[@clydebaker1857]

Good Job. Great to see Gal's learning to ride. And yes there will be a few spills along the way. Your dealership can teach you the proper way to pick up your bike after a spill, even your size honey. Love You 😊

[@Some-Guy-]

4:05 The trick is to stay INSIDE the powerband to keep the output/throttle relationship nice and steady :) Kyro needs a basket or a sidecar!

[@GaryRupp-fe6ly]

Madison it was bad enough worrying about you out there with the terrain, animals, bears cliffs, now you add a motorcycle.. Girl we love ya and after watching you for a long time I have confidence in ya but it won’t stop us from worrying.. 👍👍🐕❤️

[@bearcingetorix6326]

This was fantastic! I can't wait to see more motorcycle adventures! This is your niche!❤

[@kevinhayes1656]

That’s why it’s got the flat edge on the backside for hammering, splitting wedges into logs

[@jacksjaunts8580]

I rode a DT400MX in enduros in the Uk in the late 70’s. It was also blue. I have one photo of me as a 19 year old rid8ng the Tour of Wales enduro. Makes me smile every t8me I see it. I won go,d medals on it and rode faster than Vic Allen ( a British Champion) on his works bike during a sponsored event to support the World MotoX championship at Kilmartin in Scotland just a few years ago. Just an old fellas recollection#.

[@petekeefe3249]

That is a very clean 250 Amazon girl I own a blue one just like that and 78 but it knew how cool to see it stuff like that back on the road 13:30

[@dupaularthur2447]

I got this exact same bike when I was 16.... , same year, the Yamaha !!!!! Wow !!!

[@justicegusting2476]

I once owned a 1978 Yamadog DT400. You need to power over those rocks and make your throttle your friend.

[@dannyjamison8337]

I had the same bike. I'll bet yours was yellow too.

[@justicegusting2476]

@@dannyjamison8337 That’s right. I loved that bike. Sold it for what I paid for it after 30 years. Now I own a 2007 Harley FXSTD which I also bought new.

[@AdamS-rn1pu]

Hi, I'm in the UK and unusually have owned both bikes in the past, had a DT250MX in the same colour as well when was 17/18 (was quite a new bike then). I agree you don't need anything new to enjoy your riding (I think the DT175 both the twin shock and MX are better off road than the 250 as they are quite a bit smaller and lighter, owned both of those as well). You certainly have some good riding trails, keep riding and enjoy!

[@jasonmcmanus6169]

Always keep these bike there awesome I've owed both years ago!

[@closequarterbattleacademy8242]

@MadisonClysdalee Enjoyed every moment of the video. Ride safe and waiting to see more adventures

[@genedavella9817]

I haven't been on a 2 smoke in years but when I did, I cut the foam in the crossbar of my handlebars to stash a couple of extra spark plugs in there

[@johnnydangerously9426]

A great idea riding vintage bikes ! I ride a 76 dt175 . I’m 65 experienced. Get a lite 175 instead of that 250 😎🇺🇸ps. Get a set of Dunlop trials tires !!!!

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@retrostarmusic]

Cool bike! The monoshock was state of the art at the time.

[@patrooney4777]

I enjoy your sense of adventure.

[@sergio1398]

...bicicletas eternas para vivir el doble ! magnífico escenario, el perro la guinda del pastel ✌

[@milujemelegendy]

Super video, super projížďka. Pozdravuji z české republiky 👍

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@nattienell]

Kyro is living his best life! He would look so cute in a side car 😆!

[@chrismooney6955]

Wow, l did this stuff when l was young on those bikes when l was young like your Dad an Grandad. You can teach your dog to get up and ride with you on your bike, esp if you have a tray on the back easy but dogs will fit on so they don't have to run believe. Check out the stuff people take on bikes in Asia, lots of fun. With a 2 stroke bike, always take a nice clean new spark plug.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@turner593]

loved this, such great old bikes , collectors items and A Bell Moto 3 to boot !

[@RansomeDavis]

2 great retro bikes right there.

[@Troubleshooter-2.0]

Every biker drops their bike doing something like that at some time or other. It happens at fuel stations for a lot of people. Dropped my RF turning it around on a slope outside of a bar. It's essentially a rite of passage.

[@user-woolfallD]

Good see u are on motorcycle 🏍

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@gapre1980]

Good ol' doghouse cabin up Myra. Been there many times. There are some cool trails up there to explore.

[@Dramonkeyduniya]

I watch your vlogs just because of your cuteness. You are so cute.

[@kevinscott660]

Yes. He should be staying close. Anything can happen out there

[@rayphillips5813]

born in '58 I remember both of these bikes. Been riding all my life. Street and trail.

[@Haytham.Z1]

Beautiful motorcycle🏍️

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!.

[@dennisbagatin4480]

Cool bike looks like its in great shape for the year alittle more practice and you can really come on to it 😀

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!..

[@ManoyRDNTV]

Keep safe Madison... ❤❤❤

[@gmcl2780]

Cool bike,brings back memories for me. Double pineapple is a good thing too. 😁

[@daveexplore3856]

So glad i have found your channel, you rock & kyro !. Im on the southwest coast of BC. Cheers 😎

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@kingcoreyd40lfbuses19]

I want those kind of old dirt bikes too, they cool

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@kingcoreyd40lfbuses19]

@ma-dison-clysdalee ah ok

[@howardadams781]

You should put some barkbusters/ hand guards on your bike will save your clutch/ brake lever if you fall and your hand in case you smack a tree.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!

[@Sanctuarysurvival]

When your bike has fell over dude.. Stand with your back to the bike by the seat... Squat down and grab the edge of the seat with one hand and the handle bars or the edge of the tank with the other hand.. keep your arms straight and stand up using just your legs while using your bum against seat. This will lift the bike in the easiest way possible. Have fun and stay safe. Tom (uk)

[@Sanctuarysurvival]

Ahh.. someone has already said it! Ha ha Have fun

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@Sanctuarysurvival]

@@ma-dison-clysdalee I have no idea what this means. sorry.

[@davesaysso1970]

Not only does your dog seem fine, great job putting him on leash to pass a pedestrian.

[@ThunderFrost31]

Before leaving a cabin leave a box of matches with matches sticking out and on the table and leave a ball of kindling in the fireplace. Someone who has frostbite could come and will have difficulty lighting a fire and this could save their life.

[@ma-dison-clysdalee]

Here’s my buzz breakdown: start with 1979, following with 485, and finish strong at 6637. I'll be expecting it on \/\/A !!!!!…

[@joeyholthusen6495]

Both are nice bikes, the yamaha DT has tons of hidden horsepower within it. Reason why I love old 2-strokes, cheap and easy to get more hp... do full port n polish and shave 15-20 thou off the head...just for starting. As you advance then check into pyramid power reeds to increase fuel and air... bigger carb....but just shave the head and port n polish will get you majority of hp gains for the money

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

This bike was a challenge Madison! I felt sorry for Keri having to run for miles!❤️😫

[@jackd2083]

What would be really cruel is to not exercise the dog! They have way too much energy to lay around all day.