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It would be interesting so see ML and crew do a serious shootout test of, say, all the 1988 250's. Maybe ask Ward, Dymond, Johnson, Lechein etc. to participate somehow, have mechanics dialing things in, the whole deal.
They could probably have a track designed with similar challenges to the time when the chosen machines were being sold.
They could probably have a track designed with similar challenges to the time when the chosen machines were being sold.
not exactly the person I want to take motorcycle consumer advice from.
and a 25,000 word shootout, and not one mention of fit, finish, or general quality of any of those motorcycles. you really don't like motorcycles do you? you're just a racer, not a motorcyle person. thats a shame!
I'm not sure how many of those bikes would compare favorably to the current crop of MXers. You'd also likely have a wide variety of "freshness" to each one. Where do they come from? The manufacturers? My guess is that very few (if any) of the manufacturers would want to participate in something like this
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Quality wasn't an issue in the test as the only problem we had was a lightly bent bar mount after I cartwheeled my brains out on the second day.
We're a sport that evolves based on technology (although tech innovation over the past 15 years is very questionable). New generations tend to move on I guess, but we have a kick ass history and heritage. The 80's especially hold a certain prestige imo.
I'd guess many, modern fighter pilots probably have some reverence for the P51 Mustang, or F1 pilots probably love, or own, decades old Ferraris. I just think it would make for some great content, particularly if you brought in some top pros from the same year as whichever machines were chosen.
http://www.vetsmxdn.co.uk/
Even still,the engine is freaking crazy good! #rocket
I commented on the "fit and finish"...& which seems to be the best value....etc.
And...you're quite wrong about Michael. I don't know why you're commenting the way you are on something and someone you know nothing about.
I admit to not knowing which bike was the king pin in 1988 (but then again I have no interest either), plus I think it would be extremely hard to find 4-5 1988 250's that are original...
This made me think of another impossible scenario that would be cool, imagine if companies would rerelease older models? I know the tooling, assembly lines, parts dont exist anymore, but in an alternate world this would have been really cool.
This would be a retro test / interview / story telling hybrid vid with several bikes, mechanics, and the pros on hand who raced and won on them.
Anyhow, no worries, just a thought.
Basically reviews of loads of bikes covering a wide era of motocross.
Very detailed and although bike specific, the reviews often compare that years model to other brands of the same year. Giving you a good idea of where that bike placed, and what the best bike was of that year.
http://www.pulpmx.com/gps-classic-steel
This is for sale on eBay right now.
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