ATC had a limited run. How old are you?

[Rob Canadian]

Seems we all survived riding a trike or we would not be here.

My next candle is 47 years old.

[R-N-D]

Turned 48 on 10/3.

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[Onetrackmind]

Turned a young 44 in May.


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[redsox]

39 years, 340-something days. yikes.

[yaegerb]

36th celebration is coming up quickly for me.

[tripledog]

I am 1,155 tripledog years young.

[yaegerb]

I am 1,155 tripledog years young.

Wouldn't have thought that.

[JacobMonster]

20, been riding trikes since I was around 4-6.

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[Jd110]

I am 1,155 tripledog years young.

That's cool, trip! Be real cool if your month is November. It's also my favorite year Chevy. I'd be 924 years young=44

[tripledog]

Wouldn't have thought that.

Not sure to take that as a compliment. For the record, I don't feel a year over 1,000.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

39th coming up in January...

[Ghostv2]

23.
My body on the other hand feels about twice that. Don't know how you guys are still racing lol.

[yaegerb]

Not sure to take that as a compliment. For the record, I don't feel a year over 1,000.


I was going with not a day over 630.

[El Camexican]

You could say that I'm 4 years short of 6 cat lives, or that my age in fuel would mix well with 1 year of oil.

[tripledog]

I was born on 9/29/61, and on 9/29/16 I turned 55. I have a hazing paddle that I bought at a yard sale decades ago because it had my birth year painted on it. I didn't think about it until flipped it around that 1961 upside down is still 1961, and if you reverse 929, it is still 929. If you reverse 61, it is 16. If you reverse 55, it is still 55. I am the middle child of 7 kids. Spooky.

[kiser]

I'm 34 and have been riding trikes for about 9 years I think?? They have got the best of me a couple times but nothing serious lol.

[RoscoW]

Tripledog has me by 4. 51 here and was a late teenager at the apex of trike production.

Ross…

[tripledog]

^^^ Damn, I'm older than everyone! I guess I had better change my username to geriatricdog...

[x-rider]

Four- O bro on 9/1.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

23.
My body on the other hand feels about twice that. Don't know how you guys are still racing lol.

Who said we were still racing??!! LOL! I know, I know, there are some guys on here that are racing... props to them, I can't do it... One day of tree work at my job and I'm feeling it for three days.

[TwiZ]

50 in March,ridin trikes since 83,never owned a 4 wheeler and have always had a honda except one kawasaki somthin 200 bonecrusher(hardtail)3 wheeler manual clutch,limited slip which ya had to lock cuz it cud launch ya off the bike in a turn when the rear locked up,and goin up steep hills it would pop out of gear and back in,guaranteed a flip over. Hated that thing. Riding 4 wheelers is nice,but takes the fun out of riding,so always been three wheels

[Rob Canadian]

Lot of Gen-X...

Surprised at a couple.

[Queef Chief]

I turned 40 this past August.


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[Caminofeld]

35 going on 90…or at least that's what my body tells me on a regular basis…25 years of martial arts, skateboarding, and being me has taken it's toll… including ribs and fingers/toes I've broken more bones than years I have lived...

[Jason125m]

24 here.... 15 trikes and counting.

[El Camexican]

^^^ Damn, I'm older than everyone! I guess I had better change my username to geriatricdog...

Glamy might have you by a couple and there was someone from Texas a few yours back that was in his 70's. You're still a pup to some!

[Hunting Chip]

I'll be 46 this November. I feel pretty good other than the knees. My knees felt a little more like 96 at Breezewood this year (in my 1st ever motocross), haha! I wasn't allowed to race my 250r when I was a teen so it was a bucket list thing I had to do 30 years later. It was funny, I thought I'd be racing mainly guys my age or older...when I looked at the sign-in sheets later, I realized that I was older than 64 of the 66 trikes that showed up that day, LOL!!! I was proud of my self though, I finished right in the middle of the pack of the 2-strokes, and finished better than last on the 350x and 200x.
One guy asked me:
"So this is your first motocross huh?" I said "yep"
He said "and you are gonna race 3 classes??" I said "yep"
He said "and you're 40?"...I said "no, I'm 45"
He said "YOU'LL NEVER MAKE IT!"
I couldn't walk very good the next day, but by God I finished all three classes!

[Ghostv2]

I'll be 46 this November. I feel pretty good other than the knees. My knees felt a little more like 96 at Breezewood this year (in my 1st ever motocross), haha! I wasn't allowed to race my 250r when I was a teen so it was a bucket list thing I had to do 30 years later. It was funny, I thought I'd be racing mainly guys my age or older...when I looked at the sign-in sheets later, I realized that I was older than 64 of the 66 trikes that showed up that day, LOL!!! I was proud of my self though, I finished right in the middle of the pack of the 2-strokes, and finished better than last on the 350x and 200x.
One guy asked me:
"So this is your first motocross huh?" I said "yep"
He said "and you are gonna race 3 classes??" I said "yep"
He said "and you're 40?"...I said "no, I'm 45"
He said "YOU'LL NEVER MAKE IT!"
I couldn't walk very good the next day, but by God I finished all three classes!

And you had a smile on your face the whole time I seen you. You did more than I would even attempt and I'm half your age. I only did one race that day but was on the track the whole day prior and I was feeling it Sunday morning....
My buddy came over at like 9am and asked if I wanted to go out and do some laps before we left and I'm like I'm too tired, I'm just gonna load up and go home lol.

[83ATC185]

25 here. Been on 3 wheels for 13 or so years. Need to get in better shape if i want to ride for 13 more.

Tripledog you buy any lottery tickets lately?!

[tripledog]

Tripledog you buy any lottery tickets lately?!

Sho 'nuff. They say all you need is a dollar and a dream, but all I have is a nickel and a nightmare.

[Joseph Farrow]

50 October 14th.
Still Kicking!

[Hunting Chip]

And you had a smile on your face the whole time I seen you. You did more than I would even attempt and I'm half your age. I only did one race that day but was on the track the whole day prior and I was feeling it Sunday morning....
My buddy came over at like 9am and asked if I wanted to go out and do some laps before we left and I'm like I'm too tired, I'm just gonna load up and go home lol.
Haha, yeah Ghost, I was grinning like a kid at Christmas!

[RamsesRibb]

[emoji44] I just turned 41
37 years on 3 wheels. I still feel those injuries from my teen years. I remember one time in around 1995-96 running my 350x hard on a local track with Kevin Windham and a couple of his buds. Not sure they were trying too hard but I did get applause from the crowd that had gathered. I was sore for a week afterward.

[NeverLift]

Me, my tri-z and my atc70 were all born in 85.

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[keister]

Forty-five.

There are A LOT of 1971 model year trikers for some reason.
I have a long list in my basement. Not all are on 3WW, but hopefully a few more sound off in this thread.

[Tri-Z 250]

10-31-1969 still throwing a leg over my bought new in the day 1986Tri-Z
Coming up on our 30yr reunion...gonna get her a full tank of race gas, treat her dirty, and thrash her around. Just like old couple that knows what the other one wants and needs.

[JayBone]

44 yrs old

[Shep1970]

46yr old guy here, my first experience on a trike- i broke my collar bone when i was 3-1/2 on my 70's era tricycle (the one you could double up with someone on foot wells in back, red frame with white plastic grips and seat and tassels. Coasting down a hill (fast) and a tree jumped out in front of me. Can still feel where fracture was

[Hunting Chip]

10-31-1969 still throwing a leg over my bought new in the day 1986Tri-Z
Coming up on our 30yr reunion...gonna get her a full tank of race gas, treat her dirty, and thrash her around. Just like old couple that knows what the other one wants and needs.
It's gonna be sweaty...It's gonna be loud...It's gonna be painful...There could be blood...and like you said, it's gonna be dirty...But guaranteed that at least one of you is gonna have a good time!

[Thorpe]

Doc says in am in great shape for a 70 year old....! (Problem is my odometer says I am only 35...)

[fabiodriven]

50 October 14th.
Still Kicking!

We share a birthday my friend, but I turned 37 this year.

[danbur55]

age and birth year match at 58 only been messing with atc/atv for about 5years (2nd childhood i guess)

[tripledog]

^^^ Hey danbur55, would you please pass the Geritol?

[Rob Canadian]

10-31-1969 still throwing a leg over my bought new in the day 1986Tri-Z
Coming up on our 30yr reunion...gonna get her a full tank of race gas, treat her dirty, and thrash her around. Just like old couple that knows what the other one wants and needs.

Happy B-DAY. :)

[tripledog]

Happy B-DAY. :)

What Rob said. Enjoy!

[HairyJR]

Turned 67 early this past summer, hoping for another couple decades. Purchased first 3 wheeler back in 1980 and have continued in the sport since.

"HJ" 236451 :beer

[Rob Canadian]

Turned 67 early this past summer, hoping for another couple decades. Purchased first 3 wheeler back in 1980 and have continued in the sport since.

"HJ" 236451 :beer


Very impressed. You have some very cool rigs in the garage.

[YTZ drew]

Thirty-eight last January. I still remember bringing home a "safety checklist" the school sent home in second grade concerning proper ATC operation (helmets, adult supervision, check throttle and brakes before riding, etc) in what must have been 85? I wanted a trike, and apparently my folks were about to get one when my aunt who's an X-ray tech and a worry wart talked them out of it. Got my first dirt bike at 14, and I finally bought my first trike at 18.

[atc300r]

I will be 53 in December.Rode first three wheeler in 83 it was my bosses sons brand new 84 250r.Bought my first trike in 84 brand new 200x.Bought my 85 R in 85 had a tank or 2 of gas threw it.I still ride and race it.

[Ghostv2]

Everyone is telling stories but I'm not seeing pictures! This is me circa 1990's, at least IM wearing a helmet, so nobody can cry. I have a bunch more pictures with me as a kid on trikes and a few stories to go with. But that's for another time.

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[Howdy]

Sho 'nuff. They say all you need is a dollar and a dream, but all I have is a nickel and a nightmare.

I had to swipe that.


I am glad a few in this thread are older than me.

I can have a party a week all year for my age.
Howdy

[tripledog]

No childhood pictures from me because cameras hadn't been invented yet...

I was in the Army when the trike craze was in its heyday, and I never rode an atc until I was at a welcome home party in 1984. I promptly dismissed them after repeatedly running over my foot.
I have owned and ridden motorcycles for over 30 years, but the atc bug didn't infect me until about 6 years ago.
The trikes have a cool factor that can't be denied. Every visitor that sees my '84 lil Big Red usually asks if it runs (it runs well), if I want to sell it, or if I know that they are dangerous.
The answers I give are yes, HELL NO!, and yes, in that order.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Thirty-eight last January. I still remember bringing home a "safety checklist" the school sent home in second grade concerning proper ATC operation (helmets, adult supervision, check throttle and brakes before riding, etc) in what must have been 85? I wanted a trike, and apparently my folks were about to get one when my aunt who's an X-ray tech and a worry wart talked them out of it. Got my first dirt bike at 14, and I finally bought my first trike at 18.


You and I are very close in age.. I too turned 38 last January.. on the 18th. You?

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Lot of Gen-X...

Surprised at a couple.
Just curious, which ones?

[RubberSalt]

Just turned 28 this year. Started out on my 1983 KLT200c about 10 years ago. The first trike I drove. I got hit with the bug hard.

Picked up a YT175 sometime after that, modded it, and rode the hell out of it. Picked up my Tecate near the End of my 175's life(needs a piston, bore, and crank is full of piston particles).

I've since had me a few machines in my hand. In this order i think. The most expensive was my 85 Tecate. $250+$50 in gas and a parts bike (2001 Ninja 250). No regrets!!

1983 KLT200c
1983 YT175
1984 Tecate
1975 ATC 90
1980 YT125
1985 ATC 200m <- sold <-regret selling <-always stared, always went. clapped out and ready to run.
1982 YT175
1985 Tecate
1983 YTM200E <- sold

2003 Arctic Cat 2x4 300 <- for the lady..... Her dad got her an ATC 200 :-)

[atc300r]

I thought I was towards the top as far as age goes. I guess a few older than me. I thought tripledog was a young pup or younger than me LOL.

[atc300r]

Couple pics from 85. I was playing on a big snowdrift with my 81 250r. I still have the 250r and the helmet and green army jacket. 236466 236467 236468 236469

[Ghostv2]

It's not every day you see a 250r with a front rack.

[tripledog]

I thought I was towards the top as far as age goes. I guess a few older than me. I thought tripledog was a young pup or younger than me LOL.

I may be of advanced age, but I have the maturity of a 12 year old.

[atc300r]

I may be of advanced age, but I have the maturity of a 12 year old.
Im right there with you lol.

[Rob Canadian]

Just curious, which ones?

In no way am I being disrespectful to names mentioned. Very hard to tell ages by post.

TwiZ : I thought was way younger. Thought maybe 20
tripledog : I thought was younger. 30 maybe
Ghostv2 : I thought was older. Would have pegged around 45-50

[tripledog]

Thanks, Rob. I am very young for my age...

[RIDE-RED 250r]

In no way am I being disrespectful to names mentioned. Very hard to tell ages by post.

TwiZ : I thought was way younger. Thought maybe 20
tripledog : I thought was younger. 30 maybe
Ghostv2 : I thought was older. Would have pegged around 45-50

LOL! I hope you didn't take my question the wrong way, it was just simple curiosity. I too have been a little surprised by some of the ages posted here.. Seems the vast majority of us are mid-30s and up.

[Dirty200]

24 the 18th of this month. although these damn trikes have my back aging in dog years!!!!! still wont catch me on 4 wheels!

[hublake]

I will hit 73 in January, Have had my BR since new in 85

[tripledog]

I will hit 73 in January, Have had my BR since new in 85

God bless you, brother!

[RIDE-RED 250r]

I will hit 73 in January, Have had my BR since new in 85

Awesome!! Don't ever quit! :)

[Ghostv2]

In no way am I being disrespectful to names mentioned. Very hard to tell ages by post.

TwiZ : I thought was way younger. Thought maybe 20
tripledog : I thought was younger. 30 maybe
Ghostv2 : I thought was older. Would have pegged around 45-50

And I am the WINNER!

I take it as a compliment.
I'm guessing your assumptions are based on maturity rather than experience ;). I like to tell people I know a little bit about everything and a whole lot about nothing.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

And I am the WINNER!

I take it as a compliment.
I'm guessing your assumptions are based on maturity rather than experience ;). I like to tell people I know a little bit about everything and a whole lot about nothing.

It's true Ghostv... It is not very common for people of your age to display the maturity and level headedness that you do, especially in online communities... A breath of fresh air :beer

[Rob Canadian]

LOL! I hope you didn't take my question the wrong way, it was just simple curiosity. I too have been a little surprised by some of the ages posted here.. Seems the vast majority of us are mid-30s and up.

Not at all. :)

Heck I was curious too. That's why I started this.:D

[Joseph Farrow]

Everyone is telling stories but I'm not seeing pictures! This is me circa 1990's, at least IM wearing a helmet, so nobody can cry. I have a bunch more pictures with me as a kid on trikes and a few stories to go with. But that's for another time.

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Here's one for ya. Me and my brother in the Summer of 1980.

236558

[Madman Racing]

I'll be 45 in February. Been addicted to trikes since December 1981.Gonna keep building, riding and racing til I can't swing a leg over my 250r.

[YTZ drew]

You and I are very close in age.. I too turned 38 last January.. on the 18th. You? That's too funny, I'm the 16th! Always worked out for me in school, I'd usually end up with my birthday off due to MLK day.

[czac]

I turned 70 in march...... Whew!

(Actually I'm 51 years old but I like to say 70 at first so it takes the sting out of Writing 51!..lol)

So yeah, 51 years old, going on 15 i guess, but I feel like I'm 65 or older!

[brandonlowe2]

31 Years old here....

[fabiodriven]

Honestly for the most part I'm amazed at how old so many of the members here are, haha. Very interesting thread.

[tripledog]

[QUOTE=fabiodriven;1433407]Honestly for the most part I'm amazed at how old so many of the members here are, haha.

Hey mister, I represent that remark.

[Jd110]

I'm surprised the few 20 & 30 y/o's feel old. Long live the old guys!

[czac]

Honestly for the most part I'm amazed at how old so many of the members here are, haha. Very interesting thread.

yeah... I admit it, I'm just an angry old White, Trump Voter!
lol

[czac]

You and I are very close in age.. I too turned 38 last January.. on the 18th. You?


That's too funny, I'm the 16th! Always worked out for me in school, I'd usually end up with my birthday off due to MLK day.

Even funnier, I have a Brother whose B-Day is Jan. 17th... lol

[greenhuman]

58
Been riding trikes 40 years.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

yeah... I admit it, I'm just an angry old White, Trump Voter!
lol

And I hope there are alot more of us than there are of them!!!!!!!

[coolpool]

50 October 14th.
Still Kicking!

I'm 5 days older than you at Oct 9th. Half century bro! Not a fast rider by any stretch but still hunting moose from a canoe, lol.

[Rob Canadian]

I saw a couple numbers come up in some posts.

I am going to "bump" this. :)

[ironchop]

I'll be 47 in April.

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[Arky-X]

Turned a young 45 last month

[fordnut79@hotma]

17,291 days old (47)

[RapidRick]

Turned 67 early this past summer, hoping for another couple decades. Purchased first 3 wheeler back in 1980 and have continued in the sport since.

"HJ" 236451 :beer

Turning 65 in May. Started riding Glamis in 72 on a US90

[6bt]

I bought my 84 250r, in 1999 at the age of 15. First time I rode it, it handed it back and didn't like it. I was a Dirtbike guy. It grew on me and I ended up buying it. My neighbor told my dad I'd kill myself on it. Dad wasn't a big fan of the 250r but knew I liked it. Ended up selling it when I was 21 or so, to pay for a dozer.

Some toys came and went over the years, but my dt100, 88' cr250, it175, and lt500 never left. Started dated a Canadian girl almost 2 years ago, and her neighbor was a trx250r nut. Lots of bench racing ensued,and we started buying up trx's. A nice '86 atc250r came up locally on eBay, and I bought it. Dad was like, "you finally got another 3 wheeler"! Few years ago I started back into the power sports hobby after being burned out working. Gotta have a good balance of work and fun!

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[DAM shop]

55 and 56 here at the Dam shop

[Dirtweed]

Damn I'll be 53 in May...how did that happen?!

[hublake]

Well I made it another year, 74 this past Jan. Starting to slow down some. I have had two right shoulder replacements and a couple of weeks ago I separated my left shoulder when I wiped out when I was sledding with my grandson. He was on another sled. The steering is getting hard on my shoulders.

[magilla12]

I’ll be 60 12/30/18. I keep wondering who that old guy in the mirror is.


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