Hi Honda Guys,
I am putting this here because if anyone is going to appreciate how pleased I am with this bike and how cool I think it's pedigree is it is you guys. Hopefully some of you will. I only discovered VMX late 2010. Once I decided to ride again, it took me a while to decide which bike to look for as my race bike. Then it hit me, look for my all time favourite bike which was my 79 CR250 RZ.
After searching around for a while, this bike came up on US eBay. I couldn't believe my luck. It was the exact model I was looking for and had been race prepped for of all people, Graham Noyce, and was owned by Brad Lackey. After being top bidder a couple of times but under the reserve, I finally did the deal and a mate brought it out to Aus for me.
When I received it, it was in great shape. I just put fuel in it and rode it. All I had to do is stiffen up the spring preload a notch or two in the shocks, put a smaller main jet in and away I went, and man does it handle. I don't know what they've done to it but it is a joy to ride. I love this bike!
Well the other day, I decided to search for the info on the bikes background and found this link. The bike was prepared for Graham to ride the "AHRMA Vintage-Am 2009" race series Europe vs USA in conjunction with the 7th annual Diamond Dons. Having lived, breathed and dreamed motocross all my teens and early 20s through the late 70s and early 80s I think this is pretty cool and as my wife just glazes over when I attempt to 'share' this stuff with her, I thought I'd tell you guys.
Here is the link to the race
http://2wheelcommunications.com/DD2009.htm
