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Title: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: mainline on August 13, 2009, 01:59:04 pm

Obviously those in the background are factory mechanics. Trainspotters will also recognise Ricky's foofoo dog at the time.

(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/07/14/bikepics-633626-800.jpg)
(http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006/07/14/bikepics-633627-800.jpg)
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: Billet YZ on August 13, 2009, 02:11:14 pm
They should have presented that one at the nationals, that would have them stumped. Peter.
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: motomaniac on August 13, 2009, 02:36:05 pm
Its a CZ disguised as a Honda .The lenghts those Commies would go too!!!!
Unfair advantage of course a Honda should never have to race against a CZ.
vERY sneaky
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: Hoony on August 13, 2009, 03:51:43 pm
what an evil looking shitbox that is !
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: pirie593 on August 13, 2009, 04:38:17 pm
Ultra trick REDUCING rate rear suspension.....innovative
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: pirie593 on August 13, 2009, 04:56:44 pm
On reflection, the rear suspension isnn't that bad....close to constant rate.....its the front brake that is really innovative.
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: TT on August 13, 2009, 05:13:58 pm
 :D Is that another " Cee Zee World Championships" creation, eh?   :D :D

On second thoughts, it's too weird even for that...............  :-\
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: mainline on August 13, 2009, 06:29:14 pm
I'm wondering what university gave him that shirt ;D

I'm also liking the unobtrusive way he's run the throttle cable, mmmmm.......safe :D
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: pirie593 on August 13, 2009, 06:43:27 pm
When did Ricky have European mechanics????
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: mainline on August 13, 2009, 06:54:13 pm
Secret testing in Europe ;)
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: hampster on August 14, 2009, 05:58:28 pm
You can tell by the gold front hub its a works honda not sure on the year?
Title: Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
Post by: suzuki43 on August 17, 2009, 05:54:38 pm
Finally a Honda with some CL(ASS)