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-MAVERICK- wrote:
Another Yamaha ad. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414801/s1200_19554_79yamaha_443.jpg[/img]
Another Yamaha ad.

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I think this was the most effective, simple and superb motocross OEM advertisement ever...

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Yamaha was also running a television commercial with those three at the time if I remember correctly.
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Indian_Dunes_4ever 4/1/2020 4:27pm
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The very back page of Dirt Bike Mag usually had Datsun ads (then Nissan)...

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Ebs wrote:
If not classic, being of a certain age at the time it's at least memorable. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415738/s1200_Jeff_Emig_006.jpg[/img]
If not classic, being of a certain age at the time it's at least memorable.



I always wanted to see the rest of the chick in yellow.
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The MC one Mav posted and this one from 99 were so awesome, only picture I could find [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414796/s1200_B1D52668_65DC_45DE_AB9E_F77C122D81E6.jpg[/img]
The MC one Mav posted and this one from 99 were so awesome, only picture I could find


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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414798/s1200_6192908589_6b57907e7f_b.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414797/s1200_6192907291_17d099bd5f_b.jpg[/img]

Yamaha was killing it during that era in terms of their ads.

Those were the glory days, bike sales were at an all time high and the $ spent on major ad agencies was a reflection of that.
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How about that one where RJ w Fox, sitting on the rock “think about it” (no Jersey/pants on, just Fox boots) then he switched gear companies and did the same rock pic w his new gear “thought about it” w JT gear on! Classic, tho Seemed like a slap to Fox. I’m no skills computer wise, can someone post those? Thanks in advance.
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UGOTBIT wrote:
The MC one Mav posted and this one from 99 were so awesome, only picture I could find [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414796/s1200_B1D52668_65DC_45DE_AB9E_F77C122D81E6.jpg[/img]
The MC one Mav posted and this one from 99 were so awesome, only picture I could find


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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414798/s1200_6192908589_6b57907e7f_b.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414797/s1200_6192907291_17d099bd5f_b.jpg[/img]

MelonFan123 wrote:
Yamaha was killing it during that era in terms of their ads. Those were the glory days, bike sales were at an all time high and...
Yamaha was killing it during that era in terms of their ads.

Those were the glory days, bike sales were at an all time high and the $ spent on major ad agencies was a reflection of that.
They were also killing it in the MXA bike shootouts around that time. So many people are still butthurt over those years and still call MXA Yamacross Action. Funny thing was, while the Yamahas were winning the shootouts they hardly excelled at any of the categories they scored them on. It's just that the Yamahas did everything good where the others were great in one area but sucked in another. Of course before that they were Hondacross Action and now KTM Action...
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Moto88 wrote:
How about that one where RJ w Fox, sitting on the rock “think about it” (no Jersey/pants on, just Fox boots) then he switched gear companies...
How about that one where RJ w Fox, sitting on the rock “think about it” (no Jersey/pants on, just Fox boots) then he switched gear companies and did the same rock pic w his new gear “thought about it” w JT gear on! Classic, tho Seemed like a slap to Fox. I’m no skills computer wise, can someone post those? Thanks in advance.
Good call....







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Rick Amatuzio 4/1/2020 9:22pm
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Because a rock in the finger can cost you the title..

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Moto88 wrote:
How about that one where RJ w Fox, sitting on the rock “think about it” (no Jersey/pants on, just Fox boots) then he switched gear companies...
How about that one where RJ w Fox, sitting on the rock “think about it” (no Jersey/pants on, just Fox boots) then he switched gear companies and did the same rock pic w his new gear “thought about it” w JT gear on! Classic, tho Seemed like a slap to Fox. I’m no skills computer wise, can someone post those? Thanks in advance.
Indian_Dunes_4ever wrote:
Good call.... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415954/s1200_rj_thinkinr_800x569.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415955/s1200_0c402128278a520279c54f6268690fba.jpg[/img]
Good call....







Thanks for posting pic..I remember when that JT ad came out and kinda felt bad for Fox, bet they were pissed at the time!
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Ebs wrote:
If not classic, being of a certain age at the time it's at least memorable. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415738/s1200_Jeff_Emig_006.jpg[/img]
If not classic, being of a certain age at the time it's at least memorable.



Crossup wrote:
Weren't there some racer wives or girlfriends in this ad?
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Bottom left was Ryno's girl ? Or maybe it was Emig's .
She is so fine.
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Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Because a rock in the finger can cost you the title.. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415964/s1200_8180B9F2_A43D_44EB_9A93_B4D2BDE799E0.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/01/415963/s1200_282097AF_A1A6_4DD6_8ADF_8CC96E84D0E9.jpg[/img]
Because a rock in the finger can cost you the title..

Fox ads back then were awesome. The "What's Stopping You?" has to be at or near the top of any list along with the "Dream On" ads.


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Good thread...

Huge RJ fan and have listened to most podcasts and whatever over the years.... but why did Fox let me go for 89 after 3 years of championships and arguably being the #1 guy in the world? Was it just money? I can’t remember...maybe Fox had Bradshaw coming up and Chicken and didn’t want to pay the big money. I vaguely recall reading in SuperMotoCross that there was a bidding war....maybe Hondaline was involved too. Personally always thought the 89 RJ JT look was never as cool as the Fox years...and he wore those weird JT ATV protectors with only a half front that looked bogus.
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Good thread... Huge RJ fan and have listened to most podcasts and whatever over the years.... but why did Fox let me go for 89 after...
Good thread...

Huge RJ fan and have listened to most podcasts and whatever over the years.... but why did Fox let me go for 89 after 3 years of championships and arguably being the #1 guy in the world? Was it just money? I can’t remember...maybe Fox had Bradshaw coming up and Chicken and didn’t want to pay the big money. I vaguely recall reading in SuperMotoCross that there was a bidding war....maybe Hondaline was involved too. Personally always thought the 89 RJ JT look was never as cool as the Fox years...and he wore those weird JT ATV protectors with only a half front that looked bogus.
Honda was in a legal battle with fox and Honda said no to rj wearing fox. Honda was launching their own brand tx10 that all factory riders were contracted to but rj was fighting that even though money was comparable. Somehow out of left field jt ssid fuk it and gambled and Honda allowed it as they didn’t have jt on the bad guy radar. Really didn’t matter as March it was over for rj and the Honda tx10 guys cleaned up!!

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With the success of Honda in 1974/75 I was floored by this ad, why would he switch to Yamaha. Hanging his Honda jersey in the locker was classic!

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newmann wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414812/s1200_IMG_5549.jpg[/img]

You Win-Game Over.
Do Not recall ever seeing that one, absolutely love seeing vintage moto memorabilia for the first time.
Thanks for sharing.
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Indian_Dunes_4ever 4/5/2020 9:21am
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Neat stuff Reese.... definitely before my time. Keep em coming.
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Thought this one was pretty funny.
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newmann wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414812/s1200_IMG_5549.jpg[/img]

TeamFlannel wrote:
You Win-Game Over.
Do Not recall ever seeing that one, absolutely love seeing vintage moto memorabilia for the first time.
Thanks for sharing.
If only I could find my Miss NGK poster...


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thatswhathappens 4/5/2020 12:21pm
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retrofun wrote:
Thought this one was pretty funny. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/05/417037/s1200_AFCB9C2D_E6B6_4E83_AF36_5CD214ABDE78.jpg[/img]
Thought this one was pretty funny.
Aged like milk, lol
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Indian_Dunes_4ever 4/6/2020 2:14pm
4/6/2020 2:14pm Edited Date/Time 4/6/2020 2:19pm
Wow...that ATK ad would not fly today.... Classic.


Here's a few more cool ones.











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Anyone got the RM4OO from 1979 Dirt Bike mag ?
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newmann wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/30/414812/s1200_IMG_5549.jpg[/img]

TeamFlannel wrote:
You Win-Game Over.
Do Not recall ever seeing that one, absolutely love seeing vintage moto memorabilia for the first time.
Thanks for sharing.
Holy crap I have never seen this one! Game, set, match...
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