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Offline Scootern29

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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2013, 11:06:30 am »
Thats for that jim, I was a little confused as we used to call them thongs over here when I was a kid. I was refering to what Nobby posted about the thong and the flip flops.

Just so you guys know, I have a very warped sense of humor. It's good humor but........a little warped and deep at times with a few of the frosty ones in me.  :)
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2013, 11:52:02 am »
Yep Hi mate :) "It's good humor but........a little warped " you be classic forum material.   A heap warped, puts you up in the elite class...... :D Cheers Tim754
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2013, 02:36:26 pm »
Thongs mean something different over here.  Fanny also has a different meaning as well  ;)
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2013, 04:02:38 pm »
Quote from: jimg1au on July 19, 2013, 09:37:38 am
scott
the thongs are on your feet.thats what we call them in australia

      I thought they were Chinese Safety Boots.. ::) ::)

      Oh and welcome to the Forum Scott ..Nice Bikes as well...
   
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2013, 10:01:09 pm »
Hi Scott, welcome to the MAD HOUSE !!.........You mentioned you were into Desert Racing.......You will no doubt be aware of the '73 and '74 Yamaha SC 500..........I have just finished restoring a '74, to race in Vintage Dirt Track.......I raced a '73 in the Good Old Days......Have you ever ridden one in THE DESERT ?



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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2013, 08:31:41 pm »
both nice bikes welcome
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2013, 08:45:27 pm »
Scott,

The forum can always use another Desert Lurker and a bloke who can build such fantastic bikes. 

Have no doubt you will give more that you get like the rest of us. Info central down under.

Hope the old bike bug stays with you.

All the best

Pete
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2013, 10:17:50 am »
Hey Purple Dave,

Yes I raced desert, and no, I never rode an SC500. Actually I didn't ride Yamaha's in those days. Only once on a 76 YZ125X in a team race. I did have a 360 MX in the late 80's that I didn't race in vintage as it was a really foul handling motorcycle. Scared the crap out of me in the whoops. I like your bike though. A Fucia colored frame would have been bad azz.
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2013, 10:23:08 am »
Thanks for the welcome crs, Stig and HBpete. I won't comment too much. You guys have really cool stuff on this site.
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2013, 10:49:12 am »
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  A Fucia colored frame would have been bad azz
Now you're talking ;D.  My old fuchia coloured Maico ;D
                                                                         
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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2013, 11:28:20 am »
Cool pic Firko,

Here is the only picture I have of me racing a Yamaha. 1976 desert race. 2nd 125 at 10th overall. Note the rugby jersey and the cut off Scotts face mask inside the helmet before you could buy them. I remember where this pic was taken. There was a left hander right after this little jump and I was backing out of the throttle to make it. WFO at this time.



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Re: Hello from the California Desert
« Reply #26 on: July 24, 2013, 11:35:11 am »
Here's a tid bit of info for you blokes. My family almost moved to Australia back in the late 60's. They were researching it real heavy and then my dad got a job with the firefighters here in Kalifornia.  :(
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