What’s the one bike you’ve always lusted after?

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newmann wrote:
:laugh: I tried to post earlier but one wouldn't load. I always thought the works Honda's of Marty Smith and crew were mythical creatures that no...
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I tried to post earlier but one wouldn't load.

I always thought the works Honda's of Marty Smith and crew were mythical creatures that no mere mortals could ever own. Fast forward 35 years and this mere mortal stumbled upon one.

Marty in 1978



Today in the bat cave.




I knew I could count on you! Laughing
Indian_Dunes_4ever 4/1/2020 4:17pm
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For a more modern pick.... I think the best looking bikes out there in the last couple years are the JGR rides.

(and I'm a Yamaha guy)



Would maybe kill for one of these....
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The following post IS NOT “Safe for Newmann”...

ANYTHING from this era at HRC. There’s simply -no- competition when it comes to MX-Exotica...

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One of Newmann's Mini Elsies.
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Tied.
Bradshaw’s 92 YZ 250
McGrath’s 06 CR 250


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Alsocasper you are 100% right about the Britten I was at Daytona the time it ran in bott races the story and the bike were both amazing
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Any of the RC125 and RC250 works bikes. Plus the YZ400M just because it was such a game changing machine.
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Lowbidder wrote:
One of Newmann's Mini Elsies.

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Found this bike sitting under a tarp next to a garage. Took me 6 months to get it from the original owner. He rode it a few times bent the front rim then replaced it and parked it for life. It was original down to the bear claw Bridgestones and air filter. I sourced a period correct front rim. My guess was about ten hours total run time. Bike condition was as pictured. Dummy me sold it to buy bikes for my sons. Rode it one time.oh man how I wished I had it back. But every time I ride with my boys makes it worth it
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TeamGreen wrote:
The following post IS NOT “Safe for Newmann”... ANYTHING from this era at HRC. There’s simply -no- competition when it comes to MX-Exotica... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415852/s1200_B6593F91_F6F1_40AE_B468_C694766E8589.jpg[/img]
The following post IS NOT “Safe for Newmann”...

ANYTHING from this era at HRC. There’s simply -no- competition when it comes to MX-Exotica...

What most people won’t notice about that photo is that is a twin cylinder bike.🤤
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Crossup wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415856/s1200_mxfox.jpg[/img]

I painted that tank!Smile Scott was building that one about the same time I was building mine.
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DG YZ80 and Pro-Tec TT600 have always been on my list

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TeamGreen wrote:
The following post IS NOT “Safe for Newmann”... ANYTHING from this era at HRC. There’s simply -no- competition when it comes to MX-Exotica... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415852/s1200_B6593F91_F6F1_40AE_B468_C694766E8589.jpg[/img]
The following post IS NOT “Safe for Newmann”...

ANYTHING from this era at HRC. There’s simply -no- competition when it comes to MX-Exotica...

newmann wrote:
What most people won’t notice about that photo is that is a twin cylinder bike.🤤
They had a twin 125 (That Ronnie tested) and a 250, right?
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FreshTopEnd wrote:
Whatever Joe posts
newmann wrote:
:laugh: I tried to post earlier but one wouldn't load. I always thought the works Honda's of Marty Smith and crew were mythical creatures that no...
Laughing

I tried to post earlier but one wouldn't load.

I always thought the works Honda's of Marty Smith and crew were mythical creatures that no mere mortals could ever own. Fast forward 35 years and this mere mortal stumbled upon one.

Marty in 1978



Today in the bat cave.




FreshTopEnd wrote:
I knew I could count on you! Laughing
FTE-totally agree. Newmann you are a beast.
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Early 70’s CCM. TBH never thought I would have the wrenching skills to keep it running well.
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Always thought these were cool. About as works as they are going to get

Honda HRC80 (I think BBR made it?)




Dave Miller DMC Yamaha OW100






Jimmy Lewis's Honda HRC60 (again a BBR creation?)






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David Bailey's 1984 RC500
I'd give my left nut to own this bike. I'd probably give my right nut to ride it one or two times.


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1) Ezra Lusk SR 250 Chevy Trucks
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Crossup wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415856/s1200_mxfox.jpg[/img]

newmann wrote:
I painted that tank!Smile Scott was building that one about the same time I was building mine.
well I picked a good replica then! I remember the originals at the time when they were rolling out of the back of the box van. They were so exotic it was hard to wrap your head around it.
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Have always wanted a pro circuit KX of any type but most recently this thing of beauty has got my eye.


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I only lusted after the un-obtainium. Top of the list is Holeshot Hansen's 1982 Honda RC250.


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Ever since the first time I saw one on the showroom floor till right now.


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I only ride in motocross tracks, but since I was a kid, I loved the look of this bike.


Also, love the aluminum framed YZ's, especially the 125 with the previous gen plastics.

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Close 2nd

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Just "one?" too tough

1979 Suzuki RM250 is art to me
Love the 1980 CR250R

If I had to pick one it would be the 1989 CR500R
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I was a RJ and Honda fan growing up and was in High School when before the twice pipes on the four strokes Honda brought out the “low boy” pipe in order to centralize the mass... anyway I always loved the 88-89 CR250s like this example that JMB won the world title on!


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