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Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« 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.


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Offline Billet YZ

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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2009, 02:11:14 pm »
They should have presented that one at the nationals, that would have them stumped. Peter.
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2009, 03:51:43 pm »
what an evil looking shitbox that is !
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2009, 04:38:17 pm »
Ultra trick REDUCING rate rear suspension.....innovative
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #6 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...............  :-\
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2009, 06:43:27 pm »
When did Ricky have European mechanics????
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2009, 06:54:13 pm »
Secret testing in Europe ;)
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #10 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?
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Re: Rick Johnson's '87 prototype, new photos unearthed
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2009, 05:54:38 pm »
Finally a Honda with some CL(ASS)
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