MX 50 years ago in England

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by Trenchcoat85, Jan 25, 2018.

  1. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
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    Northern NorCal
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    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    this is just great... you can see Greeves, AJS, victors, huskys, CZ, a handful of Italians makes.

    I think I saw Rolf T also (6:34) maybe? Dave Bickers, Jeff Smith are featured. The track is gorgeous and the film quality is pretty damn good too- great color.

    I think this was 1966?


    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY2jvzAWR2k


    edit: shit, just did a CH search on this video... looks like it's been discussed 4-5years ago. check it out anyway- it's kewl.
    http://www.cafehusky.com/posts/354098/
    http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/english-60s-video-some-husqvarnas.35577/#post-343079
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  2. ghte Husqvarna
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    Brilliant footage. That was when I was starting to ride dirt bikes back in the mid 60's. Boy have the machines and equipment improved so much in that time.
  3. oldbikedude Husqvarna
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    Honey Brook Pa.
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    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
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    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Really cool video. Pretty good quality too. Thanks for posting...I haven't seen this before.
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  4. Picklito Husqvarna
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    Washington
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    New one for me, too. Thanks.
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  5. pvduke Husqvarna
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    ... on the gas...
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    tripple-hondo hoosk...
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    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    funny illl complain about "something" on a modern bike then watch one of these vid's....suddenly my modern scoot seems a lot better mreeep!
  6. Picklito Husqvarna
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    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
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    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Liquid cooling was NOT met with open arms. Neither were disc brakes.
  7. oldbikedude Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Yep, and they are two of the biggest improvements made over the years.
  8. Bigbill Husqvarna
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    '83 250wr
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    No suspension, no disc brakes, no liquid cooling. No suspension or very little by watching this video everyone stands up. These were tough men riding in those days. It makes us wonder how long would the riders of today last on those early bikes. In the John Penton story they rode and raced Harley’s off road . I’m surprised buying a bike in a kit form never caught on,