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Coupe Kawasaki
Nov 2 2009, 17:46
QUOTE (knickerbrook @ Nov 2 2009, 16:44) *
Dave Hickman turned out on a 500 Honda four special at Mallory a few times around '76-77. I think it went under the name of the "Crighton Honda" (built by Brian Crighton). It didn't do much if I recall, but sounded amazing! Anyone else remember it?



That's probably the one I remember as I thought it was Ago or someone confused.gif There were two Brian Crightons weren't there? 'Cept one was a hack and worked for MCM I think he was Brian Crichton and did a lot of their mechanics work on the project bikes they did. He may have raced an LC too?


David
fil2.8
Nov 2 2009, 18:06
Hi all wave.gif here you go Nige , managed to find the ' filed ' copy , Lambo Snr. had a pretty good day , I suggest , in May '82 .
Who are the other guy's in pics ?? As you can see quite a few ' names ' were present






Mick Robinson
Nov 2 2009, 18:18
QUOTE (knickerbrook @ Nov 2 2009, 17:44) *
Dave Hickman turned out on a 500 Honda four special at Mallory a few times around '76-77. I think it went under the name of the "Crighton Honda" (built by Brian Crighton). It didn't do much if I recall, but sounded amazing! Anyone else remember it?


I remember it at my first Manx GP in 1977..........sounded awesome!!!
LamboNZ(work)
Nov 2 2009, 18:29
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 2 2009, 19:06) *
Hi all wave.gif here you go Nige , managed to find the ' filed ' copy , Lambo Snr. had a pretty good day , I suggest , in May '82 .
Who are the other guy's in pics ?? As you can see quite a few ' names ' were present








looks like Kieron Hunt and Dave Needham in the photo?
That must have been the Marlboro clubmans round?
Roger Burnett would have been riding Pete Hardings bikes back then.
Like you say, there was some real good talent in all of the classes back then, (note 6th place in the 1000cc!)
fil2.8
Nov 2 2009, 18:36
QUOTE (LamboNZ(work) @ Nov 2 2009, 18:29) *
looks like Kieron Hunt and Dave Needham in the photo?
That must have been the Marlboro clubmans round?
Roger Burnett would have been riding Pete Hardings bikes back then.
Like you say, there was some real good talent in all of the classes back then, (note 6th place in the 1000cc!)


Yep , spot on Nige clap.gif clap.gif , who's that on the proddy bike ??
Steve Bateman
Nov 2 2009, 18:42
QUOTE (LamboNZ(work) @ Nov 2 2009, 18:29) *
looks like Kieron Hunt and Dave Needham in the photo?
That must have been the Marlboro clubmans round?
Roger Burnett would have been riding Pete Hardings bikes back then.
Like you say, there was some real good talent in all of the classes back then, (note 6th place in the 1000cc!)

Aaaw Shucks Nigel !! blush.gif

Went back for the Marlboro in 1983, halfshaft on the trusty Bedford CF disappeared into the bushes on a tight left hander about 15 miles short of Thruxton, hitched a lift back to Salisbury, got my mate out of bed and borrowed his tiny Mitsubishi truck.Raced back to Thruxton and missed practice ! They let me start from the back of the grid, was so pissed off that i completely took out my brain, managed to win the race and then decided i might as well do the rest of the series, which i managed to win (although i did have the benefit of getting to the circuits in time to do practice !) ohwell.gif
picblanc
Nov 2 2009, 18:42
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 2 2009, 18:06) *
Hi all wave.gif here you go Nige , managed to find the ' filed ' copy , Lambo Snr. had a pretty good day , I suggest , in May '82 .
Who are the other guy's in pics ?? As you can see quite a few ' names ' were present








Me eyes are hurting!!!
fil2.8
Nov 2 2009, 18:45
QUOTE (picblanc @ Nov 2 2009, 18:42) *
Me eyes are hurting!!!


I should try ' Spec- Savers ' rolleyes.gif rolleyes.gif lol.gif tongue.gif
picblanc
Nov 2 2009, 18:45
Mick Crick (guessing again!!)
fil2.8
Nov 2 2009, 18:47
QUOTE (picblanc @ Nov 2 2009, 18:45) *
Mick Crick (guessing again!!)


Good guess clap.gif ( again rolleyes.gif )
picblanc
Nov 2 2009, 18:47
Can just make out Eddie Boldizar, a local lad to me (Epping) was a top runner in LC250/350 proddy racing, did not know that Bozzy started on LC's?
Herr Wankel
Nov 2 2009, 19:51
QUOTE (Mick Robinson @ Nov 2 2009, 19:18) *
I remember it at my first Manx GP in 1977..........sounded awesome!!!

Remember it very well.He (Brian Crighton) told me he was building a model aeroplane,and would I like to meet him at Fradley airfield (nr Lichfield) to see how it went(we were both racing CR110s at the time).However when the van doors were opened out came this wonderful creation.Would you like a go? says he.Bugger off,I,ll kill meself,says I! roflmao.gif It was raced by Dave Gould at Darley,then by Dave Hickman.It was seriously fast for a small diesel.Based on a 400/4 as they had a 6 speed box,whereas the 500/4 was only 5.It was ultimately a full 500.Hickie told me he passed John Cowies big P&M on Sulby straight!!!!!!
HW
Macca
Nov 2 2009, 20:55
From MCN:



Paul M
Coupe Kawasaki
Nov 2 2009, 21:28
QUOTE (Macca @ Nov 2 2009, 20:55) *
From MCN:



Paul M



I remember this one though I didn't realise it was DOHC. The MV lookalike was a 500/4 I think. Not surprised Brian used the 400/4 as the motor weighs loads less than a 500/4 and the stroke would make a big difference too. The 350/4 is basically a 400/4 and Team Hansen run one in the USA. Honda works rep on a budget.


Nice one Paul biggrin.gif

David
Herr Wankel
Nov 2 2009, 22:07
QUOTE (Coupe Kawasaki @ Nov 2 2009, 22:28) *
I remember this one though I didn't realise it was DOHC. The MV lookalike was a 500/4 I think. Not surprised Brian used the 400/4 as the motor weighs loads less than a 500/4 and the stroke would make a big difference too. The 350/4 is basically a 400/4 and Team Hansen run one in the USA. Honda works rep on a budget.


Nice one Paul biggrin.gif

David

Not 100% on this but the twin cam never happened.The original was a pretty good replica of a 60s works 4,with 4 open meggas,red tank/seat and silver fairing.The one on the photo was IIRC the final incarnation.I think it all came to an end due to,shall we say,'domestic issues'.
HW

gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:20

www
LamboNZ
Nov 3 2009, 17:25
Is it too obvious to be Kevin Schwantz? Mallory 1985
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:28
QUOTE (LamboNZ @ Nov 3 2009, 17:25) *
Is it too obvious to be Kevin Schwantz? Mallory 1985

clap.gif clap.gif Yes it is Kevin Mallory 86
Gary
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:29

www same meeting
picblanc
Nov 3 2009, 17:33
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Nov 3 2009, 17:29) *

www same meeting



I think its Kevin Mawdesley? I remember him having a run out on the Works Armstrong at the same meet as Shwantz first ride on the 500?
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:37
QUOTE (picblanc @ Nov 3 2009, 17:33) *
I think its Kevin Mawdesley? I remember him having a run out on the Works Armstrong at the same meet as Shwantz first ride on the 500?

No not Kevin
picblanc
Nov 3 2009, 17:41
Then Ian Newton is my 2nd choice?
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:43
clap.gif clap.gif Yes it is Ian
Gary
QUOTE (picblanc @ Nov 3 2009, 17:41) *
Then Ian Newton is my 2nd choice?

gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:44

www
graham houlihan
Nov 3 2009, 17:49
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Nov 3 2009, 17:44) *

www

John Brindley
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:51
clap.gif clap.gif Yes it is John
Gary
QUOTE (graham houlihan @ Nov 3 2009, 17:49) *
John Brindley

gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 17:53

www
Steve Bateman
Nov 3 2009, 18:59
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Nov 3 2009, 17:53) *

www

Royston Keen ?
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 19:04
clap.gif clap.gif Yes it is Royston Thruxton 86
Gary
QUOTE (Steve Bateman @ Nov 3 2009, 18:59) *
Royston Keen ?

gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 19:06

www
picblanc
Nov 3 2009, 19:35
QUOTE (gmwzorro @ Nov 3 2009, 19:06) *

www


? Lomas?
gmwzorro
Nov 3 2009, 19:44
clap.gif clap.gif Yes it is Mike Lomas
Gary
QUOTE (picblanc @ Nov 3 2009, 19:35) *
? Lomas?

joepotts7
Nov 3 2009, 19:49
QUOTE (knickerbrook @ Nov 2 2009, 16:44) *
Dave Hickman turned out on a 500 Honda four special at Mallory a few times around '76-77. I think it went under the name of the "Crighton Honda" (built by Brian Crighton). It didn't do much if I recall, but sounded amazing! Anyone else remember it?


It raced at the 1978 Shell Oils 500cc British Championship race at Donington Park. It and the 4 Valve Velocette (ridden by my dad smile.gif ) were the only 4 strokes in the race. The Velocette went on to finish a great 12th against a top class field - who needs an RG, Sparton or TZ 500! The Honda finished either well down the field, or it retired. Here is an extract from the program:

fil2.8
Nov 3 2009, 22:07
Gruntings chaps wave.gif Hows tricks ?? good I hope , Have a punt WWW --the first 4 will do rolleyes.gif





Mats Karlsson
Nov 3 2009, 22:20
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 3 2009, 23:07) *
Gruntings chaps wave.gif Hows tricks ?? good I hope , Have a punt WWW --the first 4 will do rolleyes.gif








Dave Aldana, Wes Cooley, Roberto Pietri, Roger Marshall and Mick Grant (10) Transatlantic Match Races 1980?
fil2.8
Nov 3 2009, 22:30
QUOTE (Mats Karlsson @ Nov 3 2009, 22:20) *
Dave Aldana, Wes Cooley, Roberto Pietri, Roger Marshall and Mick Grant (10) Transatlantic Match Races 1980?


Geeeezzzzzzzzzz Mats thats damn quick !!! 100 % correct clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif , But rolleyes.gif not the Trans 1980 tongue.gif
Fancy another guess on when ??
exclubracer
Nov 3 2009, 22:55
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 3 2009, 23:07) *
Gruntings chaps wave.gif Hows tricks ?? good I hope , Have a punt WWW --the first 4 will do rolleyes.gif







Blimey, who's #38 with the pudding basin, beard and shades? eek.gif

Or do I need Specsavers again? rolleyes.gif

OOPs, sorry, never saw Mats' post, defo Specsavers for me tongue.gif
fil2.8
Nov 3 2009, 23:00
QUOTE (exclubracer @ Nov 3 2009, 22:55) *
Blimey, who's #38 with the pudding basin, beard and shades? eek.gif

Or do I need Specsavers again? rolleyes.gif


Quite possibly Mick rolleyes.gif It's Roberto Pietri , normally # 88
Event was R of the W Superbike Challange 1979 up.gif

Want another one ??
fil2.8
Nov 3 2009, 23:05
Last one for tonight yawnface.gif yawnface.gif get this and i'll buy you a beer or 2 drunk.gif drunk.gif
WWW ??









graham houlihan
Nov 3 2009, 23:27
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 3 2009, 23:05) *
Last one for tonight yawnface.gif yawnface.gif get this and i'll buy you a beer or 2 drunk.gif drunk.gif
WWW ??

Gary Green
ex Rhodie racer 2
Nov 3 2009, 23:51
Graham will have a pint of bitter I think. roflmao.gif clap.gif
exclubracer
Nov 4 2009, 00:17
QUOTE (graham houlihan @ Nov 4 2009, 00:27) *
Gary Green


A wild guess but the taped-over seat is a clue, Gus Kuhn Norton '73?
picblanc
Nov 4 2009, 08:52
QUOTE (exclubracer @ Nov 3 2009, 22:55) *
Blimey, who's #38 with the pudding basin, beard and shades? eek.gif

Or do I need Specsavers again? rolleyes.gif

OOPs, sorry, never saw Mats' post, defo Specsavers for me tongue.gif


He used the "Daft Ada" helmet that I think the ACU banned for use by British riders at the time? perhaps Mike can fill in a few details...or tell me I am mistaken? (wouldnt be the first time! blush.gif ) wave.gif
Here he is at Brands in 1979 with Wes Cooley?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
A better look a year later, same helmet?

Photo Copyrighted to Graham Etheridge, racebikepics.
fil2.8
Nov 4 2009, 09:08
QUOTE (graham houlihan @ Nov 3 2009, 23:27) *
Gary Green


Is the wrong answer down.gif
fil2.8
Nov 4 2009, 09:09
QUOTE (ex Rhodie racer 2 @ Nov 3 2009, 23:51) *
Graham will have a pint of bitter I think. roflmao.gif clap.gif


Not yet he won't , Rhodie rolleyes.gif
fil2.8
Nov 4 2009, 09:11
QUOTE (exclubracer @ Nov 4 2009, 00:17) *
A wild guess but the taped-over seat is a clue, Gus Kuhn Norton '73?


It is the Gus Kuhn Norton , Mick clap.gif but later than '73...............
fil2.8
Nov 4 2009, 09:17
[quote name='picblanc' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:52' post='3977732']
He used the "Daft Ada" helmet that I think the ACU banned for use by British riders at the time? perhaps Mike can fill in a few details...or tell me I am mistaken? (wouldnt be the first time! blush.gif ) wave.gif
Here he is at Brands in 1979 with Wes Cooley?

In this case Mr Fu love.gif I think you are pretty much correct up.gif I think the ' lid ' was a Simpson .
BTW your piccie was , I think , from the same Brands meeting as my cut-out in October '79 looking at the race numbers
graham houlihan
Nov 4 2009, 09:37
QUOTE (fil2.8 @ Nov 4 2009, 09:11) *
It is the Gus Kuhn Norton , Mick clap.gif but later than '73...............

Right... Thought that was Gary Green as a similar helmet. So not wanting to miss out on a beer this one needed at bit of research!

It's the 1979 Le Mans 24. The bike is a GS1000 Suzuki ridden by Stuart Hodgson and Andy Goldsmith. Hodgson crashed it hence the modifications to the back.

I'll have to settle for half a pint as I haven't a clue which one it is.
graham houlihan
Nov 4 2009, 09:43

Roberto Pietri was in the paddock at Assen this year with another old time AMA rider Steve McLaughlin. Roberto was there to try and put together a team to run his son Robertino in the new Moto2 championship which replaces 250 GPs next year.
fil2.8
Nov 4 2009, 09:53
QUOTE (graham houlihan @ Nov 4 2009, 09:37) *
Right... Thought that was Gary Green as a similar helmet. So not wanting to miss out on a beer this one needed at bit of research!

It's the 1979 Le Mans 24. The bike is a GS1000 Suzuki ridden by Stuart Hodgson and Andy Goldsmith. Hodgson crashed it hence the modifications to the back.

I'll have to settle for half a pint as I haven't a clue which one it is.


Time to toss a coin methinks rolleyes.gif lol.gif tongue.gif
ps , and there's no double or quits roflmao.gif
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