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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.)
 
Andre Vromans (1982)

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Sand Master: The Man Who Would Be King.
 
Arthur Harris: Cheerful Crossman (1966)

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Full-time representative for Britain on the Moto-cross circuits of Europe.
 
BMW R32 Salon (1923)

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It’s easy to see why the R32 started a trend which hasn’t halted to the present day.
 
Brad Lackey (1982)

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Chasing the American Dream: Could this be Bad Brad’s year?
 
BSA 441 Van Tech (1970)

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Although not a weekend project, it's well worth the effort.
 
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.
 
Cal Rayborn (1973)

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Cycle Magazine's Rider Of The Year for 1973.
 
Chuck Sun (1978)

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Making It: Hard work pays off for Husky's Chuck Sun.
 
Chuck Sun (1980)

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There's more to winning than first place.
 
Chuck Sun Comes Back (1980)

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The Sun also rises—and falls and rises.
 
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.
 
DeCoster's New Suspenders (1979)

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Not yet the last word in fashion.
 
DG/PE175 Suzuki (1979)

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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?'.
 
Dick Burleson (1980)

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After Six National Enduro Championships, the Best Enduro Rider in the Country Looks Ahead.
 
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.
 
du Hamel (1969)

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In Yvon' s case, versatility means he'll ride anything, anytime, anywhere — very fast.
 
Eddie Lawson (1983)

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America has a new 500cc World Champion in road racing. Call him Eddie Lawson, Racer.
 
Ernst Henne: A Gentleman of Speed (1968)

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He rode those BMWs to the Absoluten Motorrad Weltrekord.
 
First Privateer: Kris Bigelow (1982)

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Never give up?
 
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