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Vintage racing pics
« on: March 16, 2012, 10:24:18 pm »
Laguna Seca, 1979.
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 10:28:00 pm »
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 10:54:30 pm »
Kenny Roberts on a TZ I think...

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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 12:48:51 am »
yeah, his finger on the clutch lever really stands out...I think that was a common trademark for two stroke racers...
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 05:21:40 am »
yeah, his finger on the clutch lever really stands out...I think that was a common trademark for two stroke racers...

Or roadgoing two strokes when you are a teenager. :)
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 11:46:47 am »
For those that like 3 wheels on their racers...
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 11:49:26 am »
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2012, 04:53:35 pm »
That 2nd sidecar looks like it has a Kawasaki KZ900/1000.  My (in boxes) Fiddeman run 13" slicks like that rig. 
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2012, 05:30:22 pm »
It must feel great having that engine working away inches from your chest.  :)
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 05:37:19 pm »
It's not your chest you have to worry about, but items slighly below the waist. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 07:00:45 pm »
A couple more:
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 07:02:31 pm »
and...
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2012, 04:49:44 pm »
and...

That's a turn I'd really like to have a go at.  Similar to Mosport's Turn 2, only in reverse.
1977 CB550/4 Cafe - Speed Warrior / BOTM 03/11
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012, 05:11:20 pm »
I know you can't compare it but I tried that track so many times on pc games, not once did I get it right.
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2012, 09:05:26 pm »
That turn is near the middle of the "cork-screw". I spent most of my time, and film money there.  ;D
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Re: Vintage racing pics
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2012, 05:04:27 am »
Always thought that it was getting the turn in right at the top of the corkscrew; that was the secret to a good line down through the rest.
1977 CB550/4 Cafe - Speed Warrior / BOTM 03/11
1980 CB750F (project)
Whittaker GBF Vintage Racing Sidecar (XS750 power) - ITG / 151's / CMR Racing Products (SOLD)
1976 CB400 SS - stock / BOTM 04/11 (SOLD)
1973 CB750 K - basket case (SOLD)
77 CB550 Cafe build
550/750 Filter Thread
Sidecar Rebuild Thread