A motorcycle designed for use on rough terrain, such as unsurfaced roads or tracks, and used esp. in scrambling
n. an off-road motorcycle. Usually louder than MTBs.
trail bike: a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground
There are many systems for classifying types of motorcycles, describing how the motorcycles are put to use, or the designer's intent, or some combination of the two. Six main categories are widely recognized: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, dual-purpose, and dirt bike.
Moto-mom
So, the very first time I ever dislocated my shoulder was in a motocross race.
I wrecked...but I finished with my shoulder flung out. It hurt. But, not near as bad
as the next few times it came out. The second time, I was loading bikes in the back of
our trailer. It was early, still dew on the ground. My feet were slippery. I slipped
right off the ramp and landed on that bad boy AGAIN. This time hurt worse...but I managed
to pop it back in without a trip to the ER. Well, at least for a few minutes. It yanked
out for good while putting the toolbox in the trailer...but the story just drones on from
there. :)
It's all good though, because to date, Nater has had no serious motocross injuries and
if I have to take one for the team, I will and GLADLY! Don't get me wrong. There is
always wreckage. Our racing logo reads "Busted Visor Racing" for a reason. Nater has
had more helmets than I can count and I always buy several visors with each helmet.
MX is a great family sport and if you don't mind living your life in the dirt...and being
dirt poor...I would highly suggest it for your son or daughter. Fun times...
Friday night garage
This is a Sunline brand shifter for some sort of 85cc Yamaha dirt bike. It happens to work really well on the Speed Triple. It removes all of that factory linkage crap and it's MUCH easier to find neutral at a stop light. Shifts are more controlled. I have no idea why Triumph used such an elaborate shifter in the first place.