Hi Danny,Just joined here myself.Doesn't look like there is a introduction thread.So I will just put it here.Names Alton.Go by the handle Swampdog.( Long story from deer hunting)I am from Virginia.I am 60 years old former military(173rd Airborne) .Have been doing it in the dirt since the mid 60's.Have had just about every kind of dirt/motocross bike imaginable.Just bought a 1979 Cr250 R.It all original except the rear tire and handle bar grips.Stock shocks are trash am in the process of getting some vintage Fox Airs from Thor.(Thor Larsen suspensions) look in the vendor section.Thor is a really good guy .He was very instrumental in helping me get my 'Elsie.I am going to take the plunge probaly beginning next spring in the A.H.R.M.A. vintage racing.Needless to say my wife ain't happy at all.....LOL.I have a shop in Danville Va. 60' X 40' 4 bay that I tinker around in do more resto work than anything else.I also have a 1978 Yamaha DT 400 E with 2000 actual miles ( barn find) that I ride daily as my shop bike.A 1976 mt 125,198? YZ 490 (for sale),1986 YZ 250 ( need complete engine and pipe),1974 DT 360,2007 Honda CR450F,1995 Yamaha mx 100,Think I am getting an earlier model CR 500 soon(ouch)
also am supposed to be getting a 1975 or 76 DT 400 have not seen the bike yet but already paid for it ( $60.00). Don't know everything ,But I know a little.If I can be of any help just ask.Now do you have a big 'ol warm fuzzy feeling?
J/K the better you get to know me you will understand .I am full of B.S. and carry on a bunch of junk with everybody I am a real smart@zz ,but all in fun so don't take me wrong.I am looking forward to meeting everyone here and gaining /and sharing info on all of these great bikes .........Swamp