Number Cruncher: #105
Welcome to the Shift Number Cruncher. We have a cool number for you this week. I have actually been planning on running this one for a couple weeks now, but the man I am dedicating it to just can’t seem to seal the deal. Thus, I am going to run his unique number this week in an effort to possibly spur him to get it done in Orlando this Saturday night. Also, it’s one of my favorite numbers because seeing it takes me back to some really special memories.
Do you guys remember how cool it was when you got off a 60cc and moved up to an 80cc machine? That extra power and suspension made a kid feel like superman. What could be cooler than an 80? How about a 105? I’ll never forget the time a friend of mine, Brent Peterson, let me take his DMC 105 out for practice at a local race at Ponca City. That oval silencer, those large wheels, that cool seat cover—the thing sounded like it was from outer space!
I was 13 years old and about 90 pounds. I took off from the grass starting line and the front wheel barely touched down till I was fifth gear and in the second corner. I had to pull over and straighten my goggles because the headshake was so violent when I finally let off! Those 105s used to be so awesome. Some of the kids back then would take the stickers off a KX125 and cut out the "2" and place the 0 from their 80cc machines in the middle. That kind of stuff was so neat to me! I used to stare at John Kitsch’s DMC 105 in the pits like it was a motorcycle-shaped diamond. Jeff Emig always had super-trick hand-made ones as well. He used to go so fast on his 105s it was ridiculous! So anyways, seeing Darcy Lange bust out the 105 took me back. I am willing to bet I am not alone. More on that at the bottom, here are a couple other 105 guys.
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OK, I want this to be a special week for the Number Cruncher. I know I am not alone in my fetish for those super trick 105 machines of the mid to late 1980s. I just talked to Bad Billy and he said we can run a big redux on Saturday morning with any pictures you guys send in. I’d really like to see a shot of Kitch’s bike! I know there is one out there! Make my day and I’ll make your day.
Send them to me at andy@mxsports.com.