Barry told it like it was . . ..
It's not just about power and weight . . . structural strength is an important factor effecting handling characteristics on a motorcycle.
He raced to win and put his heart and soul into the sport. His legend will endure the test of time.
Barry Sheene's Racing Bikes
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Re: Barry Sheene's Racing Bikes
Aye, he was the guy who was almost as quick as Kenny Roberts.
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I saw Kenny Roberts and Gary Nixon race at Laconia (Loudon) back in the 70's. The New Hampshire International Speedway used to be referred to as "Bryar Motorsports Park".Aye, he was the guy who was almost as quick as Kenny Roberts.
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Re: Barry Sheene's Racing Bikes
Some images from slides I took at Laconia in the '70's ('76 I think). I had to use a handheld slide viewer and try to take pictures of some old slides I still have.
I obviously wasn't too great of a photographer back then. Didn't bother taking too many pictures of riders whizzing by because they would just render in a blur. I'm quite sure the guy on the yellow bike was Kenny Roberts.
Things have really changed at the track now and it's all upgraded and more formal. Back in the '70s it was still kind of crude by today's standards. But you get the idea. It was a lot of fun camping out there in tents and watching all the festivities.
I obviously wasn't too great of a photographer back then. Didn't bother taking too many pictures of riders whizzing by because they would just render in a blur. I'm quite sure the guy on the yellow bike was Kenny Roberts.
Things have really changed at the track now and it's all upgraded and more formal. Back in the '70s it was still kind of crude by today's standards. But you get the idea. It was a lot of fun camping out there in tents and watching all the festivities.
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Re: Barry Sheene's Racing Bikes
It really reminds me of when I was flat track racing for a short time in West Texas. At that time we didn't have all of the gear and protection we have now. I had a Harley Sportster and most of the field was the new Triumph Bonneville and others like it. No Hondas in the mix. My racing days didn't last long after the Triumphs came because a Harley was no match for them, even though my transmission could handle a lot of abuse...I didn't have to use the clutch to downshift most of the time if I timed it right.
In any case, bales of hay and old tires made a lousy wall.
In any case, bales of hay and old tires made a lousy wall.
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Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers