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Tray 20 5/27/2010 6:17pm
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Mini Elsinore,
I only knew of Von Thomas from the Bridge City, Port Authur area.. Von was in Kevin Jones, Bob Waldron's class from the Pleasure Island Mx track. Kevin and Von were sponsered by Golden Triangle Yamaha, and both had custom yz-80 c and d models. Kevin was number 6 and his bikes were painted red. I can not remember Von's number but his bikes were painted white. Bob Waldron had 2 xr-75's one was modified for the 105 class, custom red and blue in colors. I herd that Kevin was killed in a car accident, Von joined the USMC, and Bob is a Vet, in north Texas.

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Tray 20 5/28/2010 8:01pm
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Mini Elsinore, Yes Von's mom was a very nice looking lady for it being back in the 70's Her name was Ellane. His dad name was Bob. My dad worked with Kevin's, Von's , and Bob's dad at BF Goodwhich in Orange Texas. Von' also had a hot sister named Rene. It is funy we still remember hot women from the 70's lol. What is you real name? I am trying to place you, because I am sure that we pitted close together also. Hope to get a chance to talk with you someday about the old days.
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Mario_Morel 5/8/2011 8:21am
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Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
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Mini Elsinore 5/9/2011 11:38am
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Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
Troy was fast. Hope he is doing well.

Von Thomas' family was awesome. Port Arthur seems to raise 'em right.
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Hey Mario stumbled across this post I don't have any photos or videos of Troy but I do have his j&b 125. He is doing well when I see him he pops into T&S cycle in groves every so often.

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Mini Elsinore 3/7/2015 8:49am
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Hey Mario stumbled across this post I don't have any photos or videos of Troy but I do have his j&b 125. He is doing well...
Hey Mario stumbled across this post I don't have any photos or videos of Troy but I do have his j&b 125. He is doing well when I see him he pops into T&S cycle in groves every so often.

Wow. Keith Burkhalter will remember this bike..... Troy was buttery on that scooter. Post some specs on that bike, if you would, kind sir!
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Gman776 3/7/2015 10:03am
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What are you looking for mini Elsinore? Bike was thrashed when I got it frame was broke in 3 places. I have it apart at the moment I'm in the process of restoring it. Mine (125) isn't complete still need powder coat and wheels but a buddy of mine got troys j&b 100 and has it finished I will post a pic of his but mine will look identical.

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Mini Elsinore 3/7/2015 12:34pm
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What are you looking for mini Elsinore? Bike was thrashed when I got it frame was broke in 3 places. I have it apart at the...
What are you looking for mini Elsinore? Bike was thrashed when I got it frame was broke in 3 places. I have it apart at the moment I'm in the process of restoring it. Mine (125) isn't complete still need powder coat and wheels but a buddy of mine got troys j&b 100 and has it finished I will post a pic of his but mine will look identical.

I could not recall whether the J&B elsinore ran a stock swingarm, but the CR100 appears to be stock. There were 2 or 3 different "lay down" brackets used by different shops, but the J& B appears to be about the same angle as the FMF kit. No air caps? Both bikes have excellent racing provenance----outstanding!
Cheers.
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Gman776 3/7/2015 1:20pm
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Both ours used the stock swing arm. I can take some closer pics of my frame for you. He had the stock caps on his bike but a hole was drilled and tapped for a schrader valve in the fork tube behind the number plate. I can take pics ok that as well.
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Ralph's 100 has a square tube swing arm on it. Not sure of brand, maybe C&J. You can see it in the pic. Paint sure looks slick...Wink
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It being steel I just assumed stock If anyone would know it would be joe. Yea paint paint isn't to shabby Smile
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Mini Elsinore 3/8/2015 10:00am
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It being steel I just assumed stock If anyone would know it would be joe. Yea paint paint isn't to shabby Smile
Thanks for the info. I don't have a big bucket list----but a trip to Joe's shop is definitely on it!
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Joes shop is a vintage racers dream when I go there I don't want to leave.
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newmann 3/12/2015 11:57am
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Joes shop is a vintage racers dream when I go there I don't want to leave.
Joes shop is a vintage racers salvage yard, when I go there I don't want to leave without getting a tetanus shot.

Fixed it for you...Smile

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Gman776 3/12/2015 1:26pm
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Mini Elsinore I talked to my buddy that has the 100 and Troy told him that j&b built the swing arm and brackets he said he was at the shop when they were building those bikes and watches them do everything.
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Mini Elsinore 3/13/2015 2:43pm
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Mini Elsinore I talked to my buddy that has the 100 and Troy told him that j&b built the swing arm and brackets he said he...
Mini Elsinore I talked to my buddy that has the 100 and Troy told him that j&b built the swing arm and brackets he said he was at the shop when they were building those bikes and watches them do everything.
Very cool and thanks for the info! Those bikes were/are wicked----and the intimidation factor was huge back in the day!
I still remember seeing Troy's set-up in the pits and dragging my old man down to look at them. I'm sure his reply was, "looks expensive to me" or words to that effect. LOL.

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Gman776 3/13/2015 3:51pm
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I'm still in limbo weather I want to race it or not when I'm done with it, everyone talks about how bad ass those bikes were and makes me want to ride it. My wife keeps begging me not to race it though she has even given me full permission to display the bike in our dining room. What wife does that lol.
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Mini Elsinore 3/13/2015 9:27pm
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I'm still in limbo weather I want to race it or not when I'm done with it, everyone talks about how bad ass those bikes were...
I'm still in limbo weather I want to race it or not when I'm done with it, everyone talks about how bad ass those bikes were and makes me want to ride it. My wife keeps begging me not to race it though she has even given me full permission to display the bike in our dining room. What wife does that lol.
She's a keeper! I'd put the J&B in the dining room----and talk Joe out of something in his garage to race. He's always on here threatening to 'thin the herd.' Grinning
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Gman776 3/13/2015 10:08pm
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Everyone is saying park it but me I guess this time I should listen. A 74 yz125 would definitly help me come to the decision to park the j&b joe being a honda guy I doubt he has one of those he would thin out.
fredbroussard91 7/14/2017 11:58pm
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Mario_Morel wrote:
Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
I know this is an old post but...I am Troy's brother and I remember my dad (also Fred) making the sign for the track.
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Mini Elsinore 7/15/2017 5:21am
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Mario_Morel wrote:
Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
Anyone know Troy Broussard #75 or have any Vintage videos? I am Mario from Port Arthur and we used to run Pleasure Island Motocross Park........
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I know this is an old post but...I am Troy's brother and I remember my dad (also Fred) making the sign for the track.
Fred, post up a pic (if you have one) of the matching blue van. You guys had a sweet set-up.
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Gman776 7/15/2017 7:02am
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Fred if you have anymore pics of the bike from its glory days both Ralph and I would love to see them. I'm dragging my butt finishing the 125 but Ralph had the 100 at rio in November for the ahrma race and I think he took best in show. He took best in his age group for sure. Here is a pic of the finished 100.

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Fred if you have anymore pics of the bike from its glory days both Ralph and I would love to see them. I'm dragging my butt...
Fred if you have anymore pics of the bike from its glory days both Ralph and I would love to see them. I'm dragging my butt finishing the 125 but Ralph had the 100 at rio in November for the ahrma race and I think he took best in show. He took best in his age group for sure. Here is a pic of the finished 100.

I am sorry but I do not remember that bike, maybe there was another Troy Broussard as it is a common name in that area. We had a brown van not a blue one. I was small but I am pretty sure I remember color. I did find this of me on an MR50 I think at Rose Hill???

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fredbroussard91 7/15/2017 10:33am
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I am sorry but I do not remember that bike, maybe there was another Troy Broussard as it is a common name in that area. We...
I am sorry but I do not remember that bike, maybe there was another Troy Broussard as it is a common name in that area. We had a brown van not a blue one. I was small but I am pretty sure I remember color. I did find this of me on an MR50 I think at Rose Hill???



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