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Brett Smith
8/22/2018 6:20am
8/22/2018 6:20am
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8/24/2018 11:43am
New feature at We Went Fast that I thought you guys might enjoy. I always try to pick a story where I can find new information that isn't widely known (or maybe isn't known at all).
In the case of the 1995 Pro Motocross finale, I learned some interesting tidbits by accident.
Many thanks to Davey Coombs for the great photos he took 23 years ago, most of which have never been published.
Read "Broken Hearts and Busted Chains"
In the case of the 1995 Pro Motocross finale, I learned some interesting tidbits by accident.
Many thanks to Davey Coombs for the great photos he took 23 years ago, most of which have never been published.
Read "Broken Hearts and Busted Chains"
The Shop
I still have a Set of Ryan's pants/jersey from Kenworthy's at my dads house that he gave to us. He was a legend in my young eyes even back then.
“That one came out of my van,” said Shawn Persinger of the chain Seals borrowed. He still remembers the chain’s model number, a D.I.D. ERT520. “It wasn’t an OEM chain but it had all the same materials as an OEM chain. It had a smaller side plate so it didn’t rob as much horsepower from the 125. In the 250 Class we used a bigger chain, the ERM520.”
All Factory 250s I ever saw had ERT's. From what I've read the ERT has the highest strength next to larger street and O ring chains.
I took it out. Heck, I should hire you as an editor! ha ha.
Thanks again for checking it out.
brett
When I bought one later, I compared to see and visually there was no difference. At least nothing noticable, but who knows what they are made of.
Anyway, back then I checked into it and the ERT was the strongest chain they had that was Non O Ring or a 525 or bigger chain for street bikes.
Today they have one or 2 chains non O ring that are stronger yet, but heavier. But Im sure the factories are probably using stronger chains from all the brands with no O rings on the 450s not available to the public.
And the next morning they flew to Europe for MXDN. The went 2-2, 3-3, 2-1, . It's hard to believe the Belgians beat that score. If I remember it was Hughes first ride on the 500.
Sounds like another good story ?
Pit Row
As I recall the following year, Brett (author) made his pro debut at the very same Steel City National.
It’s the only thing I can think of that might, I say might compare.
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Thanks again for reading!
I was with a friend from Michigan named Chris Leuth and a guy named Joe. They brought along Leuth's CR125 as well, just to have a bike to rob parts from if we needed it.
For some reason, we collectively came up with the grand plan of switching bikes for the Sunday qualifying program (which, I'm sure isn't legal. We had already gone through tech). The spare bike was heavily modified. We were worried about getting destroyed on the start on my stocker.
So I went from riding a bike I was perfectly comfortable on to one that I had never ridden before. That thing was so fast that I couldn't keep the front end down so I and I ended up getting a terrible start anyway.
I think I missed qualifying for the afternoon program by a couple of spots. But, hey, I got to run practice with Steve Lamson and Ricky Carmichael, et al. Life's ok, right? I can't believe that was 21 years ago....
Keep up the awesome articles, take care Joe
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