Topic: Does anybody here remember a fella named Harry Maillet

[MRieck]

 He built some interesting bikes in the late 70's early 80's and then disappeared....or died? He was based out of Canoga Park back in the day......I believe Kerker was there too "back in the day".

[scottly]

Yeah, the name sounds familiar.
https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1982/3/1/coachwork-kawasaki

[Kevin]

I wonder where the bikes he built are now?
Pretty amazing stuff!

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[andy750]

Found this...

https://vintagedirtbikes.blogspot.com/2010/12/time-to-daydream-again.html

" My name is Greg Lundy, I know Ed L., and Ron the graphic desiger (besides Harry's logo he also designed the True cigarette package).. Also Jewel Hendricks (legendary machinist) and I became very close. I worked for Harry for many years and did a good portion of the work that went out of his shop including the $30,000 1325cc Bimota SB4S 'Bumble Bee' which was the fastest bike Motorcyclist magazine had ever tested for the December'85 issue. It went 185 miles an hour.. I personally think it would have easily gone 200 but Harry used 31mm Kiehin CR carbs for more tractibility, this was just before the introduction of the flat slide Mikuni and Kiehin carbs which are still being used today.. After Harry closed the shop he just disappeared, people who considered Harry their friend Howard B., Vince F, and others never saw or heard from him again!!

After working at the Performance Works I was involved in Pro racing for a number of years.. I was involved with Todd Brubaker and pretty much 'MADE' Chuck Graves of Graves Motorsports in Van Nuys, Ca..

If the subject comes up and there are any questions that I may be able to answer for you please don't hesitate to contact me at glundy57@gmail.com or 513 490 0035.

The years surrounding the time of working for Harry were some of the very best years of my life and will supply fond memories forever!!"

[Don R]

 It's interesting how some things just disappear, I bought a drag/ street bike owned by a friend. He had partners on the bike but ex-wives took the pics and his widow ended up with nothing from the days of racing. 

[bear]

It's interesting how some things just disappear, I bought a drag/ street bike owned by a friend. He had partners on the bike but ex-wives took the pics and his widow ended up with nothing from the days of racing. 

I can relate to that Don,
Before I grew up (some would argue it still hasn't happened) and realized rather than doggedly pursuing my dreams, I needed to balance those dreams with my responsibilities. 
Back in the nineties my first wife left and as a parting gesture burned all my racing trophies and pictures.
I didn't think to much about it at the time but now my grandchildren have begun to show a genuine interest in "Pop's racing day's" and I regret their loss very much.