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Title: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 18, 2008, 07:14:57 am

Brad Lackey promoted an AHRMA MX National over the weekend and there were some really nice Suzukis there.  What the people on the far left are looking at is Brad's ride for 2008.

(http://www.post-vintage.com/images/SuziCamp.JPG)

(http://www.post-vintage.com/images/Brad1.JPG)

(http://www.post-vintage.com/images/Brad2.JPG)

(http://www.post-vintage.com/images/Brad3.JPG)

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Hoony on March 18, 2008, 02:23:33 pm

wow, i love the look of those RM500's !

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Freakshow on March 18, 2008, 02:33:52 pm

nice forks ,  are they upside down or are they normal but under the covers.  im not getting it, the wipers make seem upside downers, either way they look shit hot

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: DJRacing on March 18, 2008, 04:23:13 pm

they are upside downies.

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Freakshow on March 18, 2008, 04:31:56 pm

polished within an inch of its life ?  414 you would be into all that bling.

Was this the meeting that he put on to honour Dick "Bugsy" mann ?  If so where are all the other pics , like the Beeza or what ever it was that rod lake has   :o

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 18, 2008, 05:37:37 pm

You know I admired all of the Dick Mann Specials, but didn't have my camera with me at the time.  :(

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: suzuki43 on March 18, 2008, 08:07:23 pm

Oh my goodness I feel all light headed,what a pack of fine machines ;D ;D

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: DJRacing on March 18, 2008, 08:30:46 pm

You were light headed at Macca's, this is become a habit Suzuki43

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: holeshot buddy on March 18, 2008, 10:56:34 pm

now were talkin nnnice :P
someone over there steal that front end and mail it to me ;D
would look good on my bike ;D

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Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: suzuki43 on March 19, 2008, 07:23:58 am

Hey DJ stay out of this section,Yamaha riders not allowed!

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: firko on March 19, 2008, 08:15:03 am

That looks like Sandhill Ranch T Red? I went to my first ever vintage race there back in 1986. Dick Mann looked after me so well, supplying a CZ to ride and inviting me to stay at his house in Richmond, which I naturally took up. I met Lackey, Pomeroy and had a Margarita with the Dave Aldana .The pro race was won by Little John Hateley ahead of Doug Grant and Ron Pomeroy. That event holds great memories for me.

I've got a soft spot for those RM500 Suzukis. A mate has one cocked up for dirt track, on methanol and ported by Gary Treadwell. It was one of the scariest dirt bikes I've ever ridden. He still owns it today but won't sell it. When I bought a bunch of Maicos from Karl Kramer a few years ago he offered me Anthony old Gunters RM500 for an extra $1000. I should have taken it but I was out of money. It had some trick bits bits including (I think) a set of upside down Simons forks like those on Lackeys bike. I wonder where it went?
 

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 19, 2008, 09:41:09 am

Firko,

You are correct, that is Sand Hill Ranch.  Dick Mann, Brad Lackey and Doug Grant were in attendance both days.  It's neat walking around and chatting with those guys or just sneaking up and listening to them telling stories.

You can't see it in the photos, but even the carb is polished on the RM500.

The quality isn't good, but here's a pic of Doug Grant on his AJS

(http://www.post-vintage.com/images/GrantAJS.JPG)

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: DJRacing on March 19, 2008, 10:53:05 am

Yeah you're right Suzuki43 I better go back to the winners circle(yamaha yarns) and let you suzie boys get light headed together.  ;)  ;D

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: suzuki43 on March 19, 2008, 12:01:04 pm

KR wins one race and now hes bigger than team suzuki!
 ;)

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: suzuki27 on March 19, 2008, 01:59:23 pm

I'm not normally the jealous type-BUT!! Thanks from a Suzuki fan who has just got a little bit firm at the sight of those yellow lovelies.

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: All Things 414 on March 19, 2008, 03:16:46 pm

Gad. Washing them is going overboard I reckon.... :-\

Title: Re: Suzies at Brad Lackey's Nor-Cal Classic
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 19, 2008, 04:21:10 pm

20 mph winds at "Sand" Hill.  ;)