Rick... I've been a fan of yours since DB Issue #1, and still am. Hope you're getting back on two wheels these days...helps keep you young! I've been overseas for the last 20+ years and am getting ready to retire next year. I really want to get into the AHRMA VMX racing a bit if the old body holds out. We hope to live in Idaho and partake of lots of racing in the whole northwest area. Back in the day, I owned a 1969 CZ 360 sidepiper for about a year and then moved to the new CZ 400 (380) yellow tank as soon as it came out, and raced that for 4 years. I would like to have one of these two machines as my VMX mount. I remember the 400 well because I had it for so long, but memories of the 360 have mostly faded. I do seem to remember the 360 was a bit easier to ride, mostly due to slightly less power, which makes me lean in that direction. Hanging onto the 400 for long motos wore me out 40 years ago, so I figure I ought to be good up to the first turn now! Can you give me some pros and cons of these two machines? I suppose parts availability would be a big factor too, but I'm not sure how to find out what's available for either of these machines. I haven't ordered the VMX rulebook yet, but hope they would allow some modifications that were available back then. Things like a Femsa ignition, VM series Mikuni, and something to replace the solid steel strut that CZ calls a shock absorber. Any info you could pass on would be greatly appreciated. Cheers from the Big Sandbox. Mac
Mike P. / Mcgrann, PA, UNITED STATES
Posted Oct 25 2008 01:11PM
Hi Rick, I recently got back to riding after 18 years. I'm glad to see you are still around. I always injoyed the articles you wrote, either 4x4 or dirtbike related. I remember your fight against the Sierra club. Time goes on, but somethings never change.
Posted Oct 17 2008 09:57AM