malcolm smith replica ?

[shorelinemc]

hey husky experts i brought in a 83 wr430 from the usa paint was pretty sad but on the tank decals along the bottom of the tank was malcolm smith within the decal was this a special malcolm smith replica thanks

[huskibul]

  Hi shoreline,sure would like to see a pic if their's any chance before you do something with the bike/tank?,the only later husky i seen malcolm on was a 82' in on any sunday 2 but someone would know? cheers

[LWC82PE]

There were lots of decals that said malcolm smith back then and im quite sure there was aftermarket tank decals with his company name in a corner or on the bottom as they were his aftermarket stickers he sold for various bikes. A photo would help answer it aswell. Its much the same as how you could buy aftermarket O'neal tank decals for the popular MX bikes and i have seen those with a small O'neal logo in the corner.

[shorelinemc]

bike has already been repainted maclcolm smith was thru the decal along the bottom of the tank

[huskibul]

Sounds like he he had his own replacement decals(as pe said) yanks had aftermarket gear coming out their ears in those days,got me thinking! a malcolm replica would be cool !

[JohnnyO]

Malcolm Smiths days were over by '83.. would be more like Dick Burlesons era.

[huskibul]

 Yeah i'd say his competitive riding career was over but not sure how long his aftermarket business went on for? but i think either way he'll live on forever in dirtbikes history

[JohnnyO]

His aftermarket business went forever.. they still make MSR riding gear.

[huskibul]

  Checked out MSR site(run by son) seems they only cater for modern gear, no retro/vintage. suppose thats where the big dollars are, dare say mal would have the odd WR 450 desert about somewhere though , the other manufacturer that i wish still had husky gear would be Pro-circuit they were the blokes with all the go fast goodies for evo huskys

[HuskyPete]

Malcolm Smith Decal

[GD66]

What the...?? What the hell's that supposed to be with the wings hanging out of it ? 

[PEZBerq]

A trophy....what else could it be Pray tell