Stories of Bike Ep9: Backup (A 2-stroke Flattracking Story)

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  • 2-stoke dirt racing usually takes a certain state of mind.
    When that state of mind is made up by four riders with a collective sense of fun, rivalry and lack of seriousness, the racing can only get better.
    This is the story of the Jerkyls and their classic '79 Yamaha YZ250s and '73 Bultaco Pursangs.
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    Learn more about the Jerkyls at jfefej.wordpress.com/
    Ride Safe.
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  • @mchristr
    @mchristr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the best way to handle the mid-life crisis...sideways on a dirt track. Forget the job and the mortgage and the family and the money issues just long enough to do something on the edge. You guys have nailed it.

  • @arnenelson4495
    @arnenelson4495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bultaco Rules! Sure miss my 250 Pursang flat tracker. What a great handling screamer. The 70's were great!

  • @rhmphoto
    @rhmphoto 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 'good old days' today! Keep these great stories coming, they are really inspiring and capture the spirit of motorcycling.

  • @talk2leonardo
    @talk2leonardo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An old Bultaco! Now that takes me back. Well done guys. Great bit of fun.

  • @matteocenturioni5259
    @matteocenturioni5259 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brotherhood on a dirt track .. just brilliant !!

  • @MikMech
    @MikMech 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ahh YZ's. I remember filing 1mm off the top of the inlet port of the piston. Fiddling with reed valves. Changing plug temps. Then there's the two stroke fuel smell !!
    You took me back almost thirty years. Thanks guys ++

    • @GO-FAST_Racing
      @GO-FAST_Racing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can take much more than 1mm but its still an improvement

  • @bigmurr725
    @bigmurr725 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see flat track back !
    I grew up racing it back in the late sixties here in California , now there are almost no tracks around .
    Bultacos are the best handling bike ever made !

  • @aumeli
    @aumeli 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The movie is great and perfectly done! But I really missed more 2-stroke engine sounds!

  • @rickw.6401
    @rickw.6401 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    first saw this series 4 years ago, during a bike drought. sorely needed inspiration. just re-watched. great episode, one of my fave's. you gotta love those old school dirt bikes.

  • @williamharrison2223
    @williamharrison2223 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you , thank you, thank you, this brought back so many happen memories. In the late sixty's early seventy's, me and two buddies that worked together did this just about every week-end !

  • @primeX666
    @primeX666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Old boys having fun. Good stuff

  • @davidelkins9861
    @davidelkins9861 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've watched this four times and still need more...

  • @hachewie
    @hachewie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these guys. So great.

  • @DigDeeper_Official
    @DigDeeper_Official 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to wait all day to watch this ep! Worth the wait. Love the sense of community in this episode, bloody brilliant as always!

  • @mantyxxx
    @mantyxxx 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look amazingly fun. I'm a speedway fan and seeing you ride like that, having fun and chillout atmosphere puts a smile on my face. Keep it up!.

  • @scottwalker6897
    @scottwalker6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love love flat track

  • @andrewbull3537
    @andrewbull3537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As you said .....who gives a monkeys if you win or lose, as long as you enjoy your self .
    Keep riding , keep enjoying yourselves,

  • @SPEEDTRIBESAKURA
    @SPEEDTRIBESAKURA 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this channel so far! It's like Petrolicious with bikes!

  • @csang56
    @csang56 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep the vids coming. fun to watch.

  • @CantThinkofaCoolOne
    @CantThinkofaCoolOne 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    World class videos. Great work here from the SoB team.

  • @pedrodomingues2127
    @pedrodomingues2127 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a new episode! :-)

  • @decoprez
    @decoprez 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again guys, amazing...Best regards from portugal!

  • @TheStevemcqueen68
    @TheStevemcqueen68 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's just about having fun, these guys are just having fun with their mates

  • @lebutch078
    @lebutch078 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved that lads, keep it up. twist and go fun

  • @standtallvets5386
    @standtallvets5386 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Husqvarna 250 was really fast too, and had excellent handling. I rode straight dirt back in the 70's, and no one's bike I rode with could ever keep up with it. The Maico is another bike that would be great for 2 stroke dirt tracks.

  • @kurtappley4550
    @kurtappley4550 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, I can see you guys are having fun and that is what its all about. I'd suggest a steel shoe and different tires though.
    Those Bul's beat my Yamaha fairly regularly!🙃

  • @regulardan
    @regulardan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great vid! Makes me want to give that crazy sport a go!

  • @looseparts
    @looseparts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok - Vintage 2-stroke flat tracker - proper- Reduce steering rake 3-5°, Lower engine 2 inches (extend the down tubes), Use 19" wheels front & rear (front wheels from a late 70s Yamaha etc.), flat track tires (Maxxis, Goodyear), enjoy.

  • @Kronx1970
    @Kronx1970 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and the music was fantastic!

  • @friktionrc
    @friktionrc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is basically a bunch of mates dicking about with bikes ….and more power to them 😂 It seems any form of racing that involves racing something with an engine brings this out in us blokes lol…only thing is, when folks start winning regularly it becomes serious …but as long the banter is still there and everyone’s having a laugh, that’s all that really matters. Brilliant vid 👏👏👏👍😎

  • @dasadopeboy
    @dasadopeboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice one guys... the music was spot on

  • @BrinToo
    @BrinToo 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, guys, good muckers too!

  • @accorsistudios
    @accorsistudios 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video - seems like a great group of guys!

  • @KabouterNZ
    @KabouterNZ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys, Good fun.

  • @storiesofbike
    @storiesofbike  9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It was 365 days ago today that I released Episode 9: Backup. Since then, the Jerkyls have grown and travelled the world.
    I'll be posting an update on The Jerkyls later this week, in the meantime, get yourself reacquainted.

    • @SeanGoldsmith
      @SeanGoldsmith 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have watched this couple times, great every time. More videos please, lovin them

  • @benrittenhousedotcom
    @benrittenhousedotcom 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best story to date.

  • @hoxtonmoto
    @hoxtonmoto 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, really enjoyed.

  • @david_lauw
    @david_lauw 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome story!

  • @orangelion03
    @orangelion03 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love track days but will never go without at least one of my mates. Typically it's at least three, but sometimes it will be six of us plus our families.

  • @moparkev1
    @moparkev1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a cool video!

  • @GarryFullerSr
    @GarryFullerSr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video.

  • @desmorris4999
    @desmorris4999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome gotta get me a old bike for a ol fella 👍😎

  • @IstanbulRider
    @IstanbulRider 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immediately after watching this I was checking for local tracks :D

  • @lamaneta
    @lamaneta 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me gusta!!!

  • @bultacowally
    @bultacowally 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish there was more vintage type flat track and TT racing here in the states. That all sort of died out here even for modern bikes. Oh I know there are tracks/races running here and there but i would have to drive long and far every weekend to find them and we all know what it costs to travel these days. Back in the seventies there where flat track races every weekend some where in the northeast area where I live all withing 3 hours drive. Actually one of the tracks I use to race at every Saturday night still has the track, still has the races, and even though has motorcycle classes listed to run every week none show up so only mini sprint cars and go-carts race there now.

    • @22Cspr
      @22Cspr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      wally walton there's a bunch of vintage racing here

  • @ninjanelly350
    @ninjanelly350 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant fun!

  • @rossbodenmann
    @rossbodenmann 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stories of Bike, you guys should definitely get your music up for sale.

  • @moppedcrak
    @moppedcrak 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bikes

  • @alrightdave6135
    @alrightdave6135 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video

  • @hoohoohoblin
    @hoohoohoblin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun!

  • @Ride-FreeTv
    @Ride-FreeTv 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fun....

  • @jonathanbramlett2993
    @jonathanbramlett2993 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if there's a flat tracker scene out here in Cali. Looks like loads of fun.

  • @alanheath7056
    @alanheath7056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have Pursangs but want a Astro

  • @franquitocerutti
    @franquitocerutti 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music? I love this stories

  • @martinsinclair55
    @martinsinclair55 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming soon to Dubai, the Beast.

  • @matthenard
    @matthenard 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love your channel but your audio mixer needs to turn down the music, its drowning out the vocals and making it hard to hear what they're saying.

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep, agreed. Particularly with this video. The vocals aren't too clear on this one due to some recording issues (big aircon running in the background) which resulted in heavy dialogue audio filtering and loss of frequency range. I just did a re-edit of this episode for a festival showing, which fixed the audio.
      I'll be making it available for download shortly.

    • @michaelc3416
      @michaelc3416 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stories of Bike Must have worked. I didn't find anything objectionable. In fact I LOVED the soundtrack to this one! Does the artist have more similar work available?

  • @walkerheck3533
    @walkerheck3533 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bultaco should make some new Astros

  • @eflanagan1921
    @eflanagan1921 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the 2nd bike from camera @5:55 looks like sv650 ?

  • @davidelkins9861
    @davidelkins9861 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need the track !

  • @ANILTV82
    @ANILTV82 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    where are you guys come back!

  • @jobechadwick9982
    @jobechadwick9982 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is this song? its awesome! does anyone know?

  • @alanheath7056
    @alanheath7056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to buy a Bultaco Astro 360 but very very very very very hard to buy in UK .Have Bultaco trial bikes but the Astro way above anything

  • @armandoaldana8543
    @armandoaldana8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen all these guys before but I cant remember their names

  • @seanparr1025
    @seanparr1025 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey boys, whats the name of that Bultaco ??? Sounded like a Ptang ??

  • @03bonneville
    @03bonneville 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    FUN

  • @22Cspr
    @22Cspr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They need to ditch the knobbies

  • @HadleyUnited
    @HadleyUnited 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    where the fuck can i find a '75 YZ250 for $800!!!!! jesus i'm on a lookout for an Elsinore rn

  • @mxcmnb
    @mxcmnb 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    can someone tell me who is the artist of the music? or style ?

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maxence, we write our own original music for each episode. You can listen to the track here soundcloud.com/storiesofbike/ep9backupsoundtrack

    • @mikeurban734
      @mikeurban734 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stories of Bike Seriously ? awesome !

  • @martyman25008
    @martyman25008 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is this based? I want to join in the fun. Anything like this happening in Brisbane??

    • @storiesofbike
      @storiesofbike  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based in west of Sydney, Nepean Raceway. If you're in Brisbane, check out the North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club based at Northgate.

    • @martyman25008
      @martyman25008 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stories of Bike Cheers! Will do. : )

  • @engir63
    @engir63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hear this a lot online and I would like to know why do people (like in this video) call a trail bike a trials bike, can people not read or what?

  • @505197
    @505197 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you're having fun racing, you're doing it wrong. Racing is an addiction, and we all know addictions aren't fun. If you're not neglecting your family, the kids doing without shoes so you can buy new tires, you're doing it wrong. I'm working on a ten step recovery program for racers. It'd be better to be hooked on heroin then racing, at least they have methadone for junkies. The only thing that works for racers is disability, death, or old age. I quit 5 years ago, and I'm 63.

    • @jackjerenore5736
      @jackjerenore5736 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stopped reading at "if you're having run racing, youre doing it wrong"

    • @philippea8062
      @philippea8062 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO ! Didn't read !

  • @simonjeacle4732
    @simonjeacle4732 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great movie, great characters, beautifully photographed, but ruined by the background music.

  • @davidelkins9861
    @davidelkins9861 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think if you patch all these guys together you might get a normal person!