Feature Articles
The people, the products and the quirky all made the 60s, 70s and 80s some of
the most interesting in motorcycling. From the innovation of Jim Weinert's supercross paddle tire, to the heroic, colorful characters who produced some of the greatest competition yet seen, the period between 1960 and 1990 were motorcycling's golden years.
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An Industry Insider's Guide To Alchemy (1979) |
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Formula for a wonder-bike: Remove engine from
TT500, discard remainder. Mount engine in a frame designed by Kenny Roberts,
then add motocross suspension. (If it were that simple, gold wouldn't be $400
per ounce.)
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Arthur Harris: Cheerful Crossman (1966) |
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Full-time representative for Britain on the
Moto-cross circuits of Europe.
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It’s easy to see why the R32 started a trend
which hasn’t halted to the present day.
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Chasing the American Dream: Could this be Bad Brad’s year?
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Although not a weekend project, it's well
worth the effort.
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BSA: Agony in Birmingham (1972) |
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In 1971 Birmingham Small Arms Ltd., builder
of BSA and Triumph motorcycles, wobbled toward complete disaster, teetered on
the brink, found new financing, reorganized, retrenched—and survived the year.
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Cycle Magazine's Rider Of The Year for 1973.
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Making It: Hard work pays off for Husky's
Chuck Sun.
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There's more to winning than first place.
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Chuck Sun Comes Back (1980) |
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The Sun also rises—and falls and rises.
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David Bailey: Grandslam Champion (1983) |
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Here’s a simple formula for instant success
in the American motocross scene: Win three championships. And win all three
titles in one season.
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DeCoster's New Suspenders (1979) |
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Not yet the last word in fashion.
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An assortment of bolt-on answers for the
question, 'What's a nice, slow enduro like you doing in a fast desert race like
this?'.
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After Six National Enduro Championships, the Best Enduro Rider in the Country Looks Ahead.
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Don Vesco: Records Set To Order, No Waiting (1978) |
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Vesco's T-shirt says he gave Kawasaki the
"world's fastest" title, with a speed of 318.598 mph. That was weeks ago, before
Don made it 333 mph.
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In Yvon' s case, versatility means he'll ride
anything, anytime, anywhere — very fast.
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America has a new 500cc World Champion in
road racing. Call him Eddie Lawson, Racer.
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Ernst Henne: A Gentleman of Speed (1968) |
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He rode those BMWs to the Absoluten Motorrad
Weltrekord.
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First Privateer: Kris Bigelow (1982) |
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Cycle Magazine's 1974 Rider of the Year.
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