Hello from Illinois

[04yz250_hutch]

I have been riding bikes for sometime but it has been several years since I have been on a motocross bike. I decided recently to buy my 8 year old a KTM 50 SR PRO...well I can't let him have all the fun. I bought a 2004 yz250 with about 10 hours on it. It is a real screamer. I took it to the track with a friend and boy did it teach me a harsh lesson on respect. I walked or should I say hobbled off with a broken ankle and 2 torn ligaments. It will be at least another 4 weeks before I can ride. This will give me time to work with my 8 year old. Anyway it is nice to be on a forum where everyone is helpful.

[crfjedi393]

Sorry about the injuries. I'm sure they aren't your first ones from riding dirt.
Anyway, welcome to ATM.

[04yz250_hutch]

No it is not my first injuries, but first broken bone anyway. Could still ride with the others. This one sucks. I keep telling my wife once I get mobility in my ankle and it will fit in the boot...all I need is someone to kick it to life and I can ride.

[OLDMXRACER 393]

Welcome to another Illinois guy. Where do you ride?

[DRGSin393]

Welcome to good to have you! Man, hate to hear about the bad reintroduction to the sport. Hope you heal up quickly. Where are you located in IL?

[04yz250_hutch]

I live in the Western Illinois area. The town is Macomb. The home of Western Illinois University. The main reason I got back into riding was for my son. He has wanted a dirt bike for quite a while and I finally talked my wife into getting him one. Well...I can't let him have all the fun. My 2 year is in love with motorcycles now. I probably should have gotten a sleeping bag too because my wife is not happy after this injury.

[JJYZ250F]

Originally Posted by 04yz250_hutch

I probably should have gotten a sleeping bag too because my wife is not happy after this injury.

[VET393]

Alright another Illinois rider. I live in Bloomington. Did a few jobs at Western University a few years ago. You ever go to Sandy Oaks over by Keithsburg?

[04yz250_hutch]

No...I have not been over there yet. I am getting back into riding again. I have only been to a couple of local tracks around here. Most of the time has been helping my 8 year old on his KTM 50. He has dreams of being the next Travis Pastrana or Ricky Carmichael. (Another reason I should have purchased a sleeping bag. My wife will have many sleepless nights until she embrasses the sport)

[shoota143]

Originally Posted by 04yz250_hutch

I live in the Western Illinois area. The town is Macomb. The home of Western Illinois University..

whats up. im acutally a WIU alumn. Graduated last May.

[04yz250_hutch]

Not much happening. Have only been on the bike once since the injury. Congrats on your Graduation.

[Scrap99]

Hi, welcome to atm.