The Three most Iconic Moto Pics Ever

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"Hey dude, you missed the Joker Lane!"
(This wasn't a photo, I took a screenshot from the TV broadcast).


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To the victor go the spoils

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Trickamoto wrote:

Charlie Charlton Aldergrove British Columbia national mx championship race 1986. Promotor Walt Levy paid charlie to jump into this swamp hole for entertainment after trophy presentation.

Thanks for the info, used to get a laugh out of it also over 20 years ago from Motocross Madness 2 with the Tag game which added a beach ball to the back of the bike haha.

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OW38B wrote:
Not a photo per se........bonus points if you can name the four riders. #7 is between two riders, not totally sure myself.   

Not a photo per se........bonus points if you can name the four riders. #7 is between two riders, not totally sure myself. 

 

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Gonna go with Smith, Hannah, LaPorte and Glover.

I'll wait to see if I made the Dean's List or if I'm headed to Detention Hall.

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philG wrote:
Some awesome pics in this thread.  But i didnt see this one, and it while its an awful shot, it captured a great moment that i...

Some awesome pics in this thread. 

But i didnt see this one, and it while its an awful shot, it captured a great moment that i often think is one of the most poignant of recent times. 

 

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You did say 3 so here's my 3rd

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jemcee wrote:
You did say 3 so here's my 3rd

You did say 3 so here's my 3rd

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I miss the unique shape of the pipes on the factory 2-strokes. 

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I can't believe next year it will be 20 years since my trip to Phoenix. 

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You did say 3 so here's my 3rd

You did say 3 so here's my 3rd

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What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like he's doing a sighting lap.

He looks like a guy out on his touring bike on a relaxing Sunday afternoon ride rather than shredding on a pro track at insane speed on a genuine works bike.

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Village Idiot wrote:
What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like...

What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like he's doing a sighting lap.

He looks like a guy out on his touring bike on a relaxing Sunday afternoon ride rather than shredding on a pro track at insane speed on a genuine works bike.

Super Seer goggles and Simons (super fat) forks 😲

No facemask and right hand fully twisted 😎

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Village Idiot wrote:
What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like...

What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like he's doing a sighting lap.

He looks like a guy out on his touring bike on a relaxing Sunday afternoon ride rather than shredding on a pro track at insane speed on a genuine works bike.

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Super Seer goggles and Simons (super fat) forks 😲

No facemask and right hand fully twisted 😎

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see someone without a Scott facemask (or similar).

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Village Idiot wrote:
Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see...

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see someone without a Scott facemask (or similar).

And they thought Wardy was tough for just running the Jofa! Would love to know how much Broc made for wearing those goggles from Seer. He didn't wear 'em long.

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Village Idiot wrote:
What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like...

What has always caught my attention about that photo is how relaxed his facial expression is - not a hint of intensity or exertion - like he's doing a sighting lap.

He looks like a guy out on his touring bike on a relaxing Sunday afternoon ride rather than shredding on a pro track at insane speed on a genuine works bike.

ILoveMoto wrote:

Super Seer goggles and Simons (super fat) forks 😲

No facemask and right hand fully twisted 😎

Village Idiot wrote:
Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see...

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see someone without a Scott facemask (or similar).

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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ILoveMoto wrote:

Super Seer goggles and Simons (super fat) forks 😲

No facemask and right hand fully twisted 😎

Village Idiot wrote:
Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see...

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see someone without a Scott facemask (or similar).

Last2Stroke wrote:
Open face helmets don't meet standards...

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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No, I realize they were essentially "outlawed" for pro racing a long time ago; it just dated the photo to that time period.

Sort of like seeing the pudding-bowl helmets or real leathers - you know it's not current. Nowadays the pros wear pantyhose so the fans can see their twig and berries. Whistling

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Last2Stroke wrote:
Open face helmets don't meet standards...

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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Ok I fixed it 🙂

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Village Idiot wrote:
Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see...

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen an open-face helmet on the line - probably around 40 years now - and even rarer to see someone without a Scott facemask (or similar).

Last2Stroke wrote:
Open face helmets don't meet standards...

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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Village Idiot wrote:
No, I realize they were essentially "outlawed" for pro racing a long time ago; it just dated the photo to that time period. Sort of like...

No, I realize they were essentially "outlawed" for pro racing a long time ago; it just dated the photo to that time period.

Sort of like seeing the pudding-bowl helmets or real leathers - you know it's not current. Nowadays the pros wear pantyhose so the fans can see their twig and berries. Whistling

I miss loose fitting padded pants...

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Last2Stroke wrote:
Open face helmets don't meet standards...

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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ILoveMoto wrote:
Ok I fixed it 🙂

Ok I fixed it 🙂

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This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were the last to use them?

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Village Idiot wrote:
This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were...

This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were the last to use them?

JT ALS-1

Scott hit a homerun with their mask. Everything else looked clunky in comparison. 

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Last2Stroke wrote:
Open face helmets don't meet standards...

Open face helmets don't meet standards...

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ILoveMoto wrote:
Ok I fixed it 🙂

Ok I fixed it 🙂

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Village Idiot wrote:
This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were...

This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were the last to use them?

JT ALS-1

Stanton wore a Arai in 1989, the face guard was removable...

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ILoveMoto wrote:
Ok I fixed it 🙂

Ok I fixed it 🙂

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Village Idiot wrote:
This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were...

This is the open-face cousin to it and the last one I remember seeing in use at the pro level. Seems like Glover and Lechien were the last to use them?

JT ALS-1

Last2Stroke wrote:
Stanton wore a Arai in 1989, the face guard was removable...

Stanton wore a Arai in 1989, the face guard was removable...

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Yep. I remember they had the "add-on" face guard/mask. IIRC, it seems like it was considered structurally equal (or very close) to the protection provided by a full-face with their "bolt-on" guard as opposed to the separate Scott/Jofa/JT type. 

I've never been able to wear Arai's - wrong head shape - so I can't speak from experience.

I always liked the feel of an open-face, much like riding without a chest protector. But then I remember I'm dressing for the crash, not just comfort - just not worth the risk. Cool

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