We had a bit of a brain-fade yesterday in our early blog posting with the date ! thanks to Jack Chant of Calgary who let us know – all good now and also today as it really is February 5th. – Jack picked it up because Feb 3rd was his birthday!!! – Happy birthday buddy.
Answer to the last quiz – Christian Rayer – the French rider who did some testing for Yamaha before the TY 1974 was produced – He also helped Montesa, which is what he is seen riding.
Only one correct answer – Harlow Rankin so Kudus to him
Quiz today. – Who is this well known Canadian rider?
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Below is a pic of the Norton Factory, showing all the bikes ready for wartime duty.
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Below is a pic Stan sent us of Bruce Baker riding one of the gullies they have been working on in Mexico – Bruce is on one of my TRS estart Demo bikes. – Looks like a knarly section. ( Pic by Stan)
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Her name is Gwen white, and in the late 40’s early 50’s she was a force to be reckoned with in British trials, she rode the Scottish and also the ISDT – outperforming many of the men.
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I looked at this beauty, and thought for a minute of updating the mint TY 175 we have in a corner of the shop – then I woke up!!
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Birthday greetings today to Kolton Morrison. from the Shuswap.
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