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Subject: "It's 1985..."
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
173 posts |
Dec-15-06, 02:51 AM (EDT) |
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"It's 1985..."
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Gas cost $1.11 a gallon, Reagan was President, no California helmet law and the Internet was almost 10 years away.
Mods, scooter scum and skinheads...
Take a trip back Mothers!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IZyqjIGFps Michael S. Burns
-Equal Balance
-Nomads
-High Power (President)
-64 Hours (Organ)
-Organizer MOD Expo's
-Mod Meeting of the Minds (Creator)
La, La, La... |
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- RE: It's 1985...,
John M Stafford, Dec-15-06, 03:13 AM, (1)
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bazookamsb, Dec-15-06, 03:30 AM, (2)
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JoeReno, Dec-15-06, 04:08 AM, (3)
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bazookamsb, Dec-15-06, 04:10 AM, (4)
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John M Stafford, Dec-15-06, 04:19 AM, (5)
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SpiritOf_69, Dec-15-06, 04:27 AM, (7)
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bazookamsb, Dec-15-06, 05:07 AM, (11)
- RE: john stafford,
B, Dec-16-06, 00:42 AM, (27)
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bazookamsb, Dec-15-06, 04:23 AM, (6)
- hella coooool!,
ALHRS, Dec-18-06, 05:35 PM, (49)
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MMOCKER, Dec-15-06, 01:38 PM, (17)
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joeb, Dec-15-06, 04:33 AM, (9)
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greasy125, Dec-15-06, 04:42 AM, (10)
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tucko, Dec-15-06, 10:39 AM, (12)
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allstate64, Dec-15-06, 03:47 PM, (18)
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Jenkay, Dec-15-06, 10:17 PM, (25)
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David K, Dec-16-06, 01:06 AM, (28)
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RH Gumbie, Dec-16-06, 04:16 PM, (31)
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flying squirrel, Dec-17-06, 12:29 PM, (36)
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Buzz Bomb Kirk, Dec-17-06, 07:07 PM, (39)
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spoffy, Dec-18-06, 09:10 AM, (41)
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Jumbo, Dec-18-06, 01:45 PM, (46)
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shimmer shimmer, Dec-19-06, 02:51 AM, (51)
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bazookamsb, Dec-20-06, 11:24 AM, (54)
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John M Stafford
Member since Jun-3-02
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Dec-15-06, 03:13 AM (EDT) |
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1. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #0
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Of the people pictured in that video are any still riding?
Enjoy,
John M. Stafford"Five out of 4 people do not understand math." 
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
173 posts |
Dec-15-06, 03:30 AM (EDT) |
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2. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Funny you should ask...
I seem to be the point man with alot of people who settled down. made a career, had kids...la, la, la.
Now, they have the discretionary income ta buy a bike (again) and get back into it.
I've come to terms. I've never grown up and am a constant when it comes to this horrible "hobby". So...
Yeah, 20 years later. They're back and riding. Yikes! Michael S. Burns
>Of the people pictured in that video are any still riding?
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>Enjoy,
>John M. Stafford
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>"Five out of 4 people do not understand math."
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JoeReno
Member since Sep-9-06
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Dec-15-06, 04:08 AM (EDT) |
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3. "RE: It's 1985..."
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cool clip.. thanks for the flashback. I liked see the quick shot of the Gofast card. |
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
173 posts |
Dec-15-06, 04:10 AM (EDT) |
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4. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Crossed Rat tail whips and cigarette lighters on the glove-box...
Yeah!
California set the standard and made the rules.Tap! Tap! Michael S. Burns |
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John M Stafford
Member since Jun-3-02
9072 posts |
Dec-15-06, 04:19 AM (EDT) |
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5. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I saw this band at a big mod show at Fenders in Long Beach in 1985. Can you name the song, album, and/or band?
http://saintssc.com/sounds/NameThisTrack.m4a
Enjoy,
John M. Stafford"Five out of 4 people do not understand math."
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SpiritOf_69
Member since Feb-23-05
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Dec-15-06, 04:27 AM (EDT) |
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7. "RE: It's 1985..."
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i was likin the T5 closeup fallowed by the skelly lambretta. 
1969
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e
Member since Jun-3-02
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Dec-15-06, 04:54 PM (EDT) |
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20. "RE: It's 1985..."
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>i was likin the T5 closeup The red bike? I think that's just a Utah flyscreen. I did a double take on that and rewound it a few times too. You'd be pretty fucking hip to have a T5 in the USA in '85, as I think that is the year they came out.
"You want to cripple the bastard? Send him a 130-mph cafe-racer. And include some license plates, he'll think it's a streetbike. He's queer for anything fast."
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
173 posts |
Dec-15-06, 05:07 AM (EDT) |
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11. "RE: It's 1985..."
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The Question...
Brand new world (Cuffs...Inside Joke)Michael S. Burns >I saw this band at a big mod show at Fenders in Long Beach
>in 1985. Can you name the song, album, and/or band?
>http://saintssc.com/sounds/NameThisTrack.m4a
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>Enjoy,
>John M. Stafford
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>"Five out of 4 people do not understand math."
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B
Member since Oct-11-02
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Dec-16-06, 00:42 AM (EDT) |
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27. "RE: john stafford"
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the band is the uptones,album is k.u.s.a ,this record had only 6 songs on the lp,label was 415 records out of sf.b |
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John M Stafford
Member since Jun-3-02
9072 posts |
Dec-18-06, 12:55 PM (EDT) |
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45. "RE: john stafford"
In response to message #27
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Now did you sing along when you heard it?
Enjoy,
John M. Stafford"Five out of 4 people do not understand math."
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artclone
Member since Apr-29-03
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Dec-18-06, 07:41 PM (EDT) |
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50. "RE: Uptones"
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Yeah. I bought the bass player's red 180SS sometime around 1986. Memories indeed. |
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
173 posts |
Dec-15-06, 04:23 AM (EDT) |
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6. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Is that a joke?!?!?!
Next vid is Mod Expo 1985 at FENDERS, Long Beach.
Your jokin'....Right?
Michael S. Burns
>Crossed Rat tail whips and cigarette lighters on the
>glove-box...
>Yeah!
>California set the standard and made the rules.
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>Tap! Tap!
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>Michael S. Burns
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John M Stafford
Member since Jun-3-02
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Dec-15-06, 04:31 AM (EDT) |
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8. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Well, which band was it? Wonder if I'd see my scrawny little 16 year old ass in that video?
Enjoy,
John M. Stafford "Five out of 4 people do not understand math."
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ALHRS
Member since Aug-4-06
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Dec-18-06, 05:35 PM (EDT) |
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49. "hella coooool!"
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I see a bunch of people I know/knew! very cool mike! |
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MMOCKER
Member since Sep-20-05
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Dec-15-06, 01:38 PM (EDT) |
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17. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Well i am not in that one but I did make the Big Bear Rally in 86 and I still have the same scoot. Ok with a gap cause I stopped with the helmet law in CA cause it wasn't cool. |
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David K
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-15-06, 06:54 PM (EDT) |
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22. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Oh man, the Super Scoot to Big Bear s-u-c-k-e-d, but the one to Lake Elsinore was pretty fun.
David K In my dreams, I slash your tires. BTSC
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GRX Scooter
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-16-06, 02:28 PM (EDT) |
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29. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #22
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joeb
Member since Jan-18-05
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Dec-15-06, 04:33 AM (EDT) |
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9. "RE: It's 1985..."
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wow, I got my first scooter in 1985, but didn't look that cool on my Honda Spree. joe
www.topdeadcentersc.com
VCOA
'59 VBA
'64 GS
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greasy125
Member since Jul-28-04
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Dec-15-06, 04:42 AM (EDT) |
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10. "RE: It's 1985..."
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i wasn't around back then but recognize a few people and a few bikes. out of the handful of people, maybe one rides. the rest drive in for the clubs. crazy times... best,
-greasy
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tucko
Member since Jul-19-06
125 posts |
Dec-15-06, 10:39 AM (EDT) |
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12. "RE: It's 1985..."
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...and there used to be TONS of cute mod/scooter chicks....But now it seems to be a guy club..... |
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Nyle
Member since May-6-05
90 posts |
Dec-15-06, 12:18 PM (EDT) |
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14. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #13
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GregClauss
Member since Dec-2-03
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Dec-15-06, 12:38 PM (EDT) |
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15. "hey im in there!"
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im the guy in the middle of the clip on the red and blue px/t5 looking bike it was really a p2 with more modern parts on it,,,, great footage! ,, i can hardly wait for mod expo 85 ,,, i was there too! |
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Spiny Norman
Member since Jun-4-03
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Dec-15-06, 01:30 PM (EDT) |
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16. "RE: hey im in there!"
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That was so cool. You assholes. I am so fucking jealous. Spiny Norman 
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allstate64
Member since Jan-4-06
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Dec-15-06, 03:47 PM (EDT) |
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18. "RE: It's 1985..."
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sweeet. let's go back.... Mario Vini, Vidi, Vespa
1964 Allstate 125
1964 VW Type 2 |
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LYKOS
Member since Jan-26-06
306 posts |
Dec-15-06, 05:09 PM (EDT) |
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21. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I was born in 85 too...damn I bet my bike was there though, everyone seems to know more about it's history than I do, but it's still running and going to rallys does that count. It has 2 wheels and an engine, anyone
that doesn't like it can piss off! |
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spiceegti
Member since Sep-1-02
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Dec-15-06, 07:41 PM (EDT) |
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23. "RE: It's 1985..."
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what no coments about the 80's chicks!! I like the one giving the piece sign it looked like she had spock ears and I did not see any 6inch bangs ??
a few good lookers in the crowd!! I think I seen a scooter too!
If your not WASTED,the day is!! |
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mark v
Member since Apr-1-05
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Dec-15-06, 08:35 PM (EDT) |
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24. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I loved 80's girls. Mark Vermillion
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ScottyK
Member since Jun-22-02
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Dec-16-06, 09:59 PM (EDT) |
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32. "RE: It's 1985..."
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>I loved 80's girls. Yup me too. I loved 80's girls....every chance I got.. Never trust anyone born in the 80's they may be mine!!!
Scott..Vancouver...
D69sc
VCoC #23
Soul Madness SC
LCoUSA #78
Serveterans SC "your scooter is kind of a pile" |
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Jenkay
Member since Sep-9-03
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Dec-15-06, 10:17 PM (EDT) |
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25. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Dang. I recognize a couple of them folks. hard to believe everyone was so young once :p Mike, give us a holler sometime, ya? I might even be able to dig up your lighter somewhere... 
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
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Dec-15-06, 11:44 PM (EDT) |
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26. "RE: It's 1985..."
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You got it!
but, only if you make that fantastic stew you know I love.Oh, the lighter. Michael S. Burns
>Dang. I recognize a couple of them folks. hard to believe
>everyone was so young once :p
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>Mike, give us a holler sometime, ya? I might even be able to
>dig up your lighter somewhere...
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GRX Scooter
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-16-06, 02:31 PM (EDT) |
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30. "RE: It's 1985..."
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>Dang. I recognize a couple of them folks. hard to believe
>everyone was so young once :pSad - we all look so young and skinny! ha ha -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Jenkay
Member since Sep-9-03
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Dec-17-06, 03:51 AM (EDT) |
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33. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Well, I was 14 in 1985. Still just a sweet young thing, all innocent, staying home and studying and being polite to my parents, never getting into any sort of trouble... :p
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GRX Scooter
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-17-06, 04:30 AM (EDT) |
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34. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I was a few yrs older and, sadly, a year and a half away from selling my first Rally 200 and getting into (gasp) motorcycles...!! >Well, I was 14 in 1985. Still just a sweet young thing, all
>innocent, staying home and studying and being polite to my
>parents, never getting into any sort of trouble... :p -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Jenkay
Member since Sep-9-03
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Dec-17-06, 07:54 AM (EDT) |
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35. "RE: It's 1985..."
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That's funny, I always thought you were younger than me for some reason.
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GRX Scooter
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-17-06, 04:03 PM (EDT) |
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38. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #35
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LAST EDITED ON Dec-17-06 AT 04:03 PM (EDT)
Thanks, hun! I'll take that as a compliment... Naw, I'm an old man, as ch always liked to remind me... In '85 I was a frosh at college, hanging out with bums like BingBang from this same board...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ch
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-20-06, 10:57 AM (EDT) |
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53. "RE: It's 1985..."
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>Thanks, hun! I'll take that as a compliment... Naw, I'm an
>old man, as ch always liked to remind me... In '85 I was a
>frosh at college, hanging out with bums like BingBang from
>this same board... I only reminded you back when I was in my 20's. Now that I'm in my 30's you don't seem so old anymore. At least you still look like a baby. ch |
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David K
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-16-06, 01:06 AM (EDT) |
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28. "RE: It's 1985..."
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RH Gumbie
Member since Jun-4-02
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Dec-16-06, 04:16 PM (EDT) |
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31. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Wow.
Was that all Super 8 or Hi8?-------------------------
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1970 Rally 180/200.
1969 GP200.
1964 Tv175 (Current Restoration).
1963 Tv175/Ts1-209 (In a box).
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flying squirrel
Member since Sep-8-06
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Dec-17-06, 12:29 PM (EDT) |
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36. "RE: It's 1985..."
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That's great! The fun of a bunch of scoots taking over the road and creating a spectacle has always been there. One of my favorite rally experiences from last summer was watching people's faces as we all toured through DC. Priceless!! I smell bacon. Do you smell bacon? |
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tonesuaGS
Member since Aug-13-03
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Dec-17-06, 03:33 PM (EDT) |
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37. "RE: It's 1985..."
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ah yes. and you could still gas up the scooter with premium leaded!
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Buzz Bomb Kirk
Member since Jun-4-02
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Dec-17-06, 07:07 PM (EDT) |
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39. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Lately I've been feeling old and over the hill, but seeing that helped a lot - I was 8 year old when that was filmed  That really is an awesome video. Keep them coming if you have more like that.
http://www.myspace.com/buzzbombkirk
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dana in slc
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-18-06, 01:12 AM (EDT) |
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40. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Heh, shut the fuck up. You young whippersnappers and your attitude. I wanted to be at that rally, but couldn't make it out there. Even had my GS and 200 Rally then. Where's Scott Chain these days? -D >Lately I've been feeling old and over the hill, but seeing
>that helped a lot - I was 8 year old when that was filmed
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>That really is an awesome video. Keep them coming if you
>have more like that.
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>http://www.myspace.com/buzzbombkirk
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GregClauss
Member since Dec-2-03
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Dec-18-06, 12:35 PM (EDT) |
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44. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Where's Scott Chain these days?
that is a good story ,,, scott left his wife , moved to san fransico, found a life partner , and got " married" about a year or 2 ago!
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spoffy
Member since Jan-12-04
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Dec-18-06, 09:10 AM (EDT) |
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41. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Doesn't look like any 1985 I remember - where're all the big hair and shoulder pads? Looks like fun, wish we'd had that in Memphis... |
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Spiny Norman
Member since Jun-4-03
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Dec-18-06, 11:36 AM (EDT) |
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42. "RE: It's 1985..."
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My thoughts exactly. It was all Bon Jovi and Camaros in the 1985 I escaped from. Spiny Norman
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haring
Member since Apr-21-05
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Dec-18-06, 12:21 PM (EDT) |
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43. "RE: It's 1985..."
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Cool, I enjoyed seeing that. --
Don Haring, Jr.
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GRX Scooter
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-18-06, 04:40 PM (EDT) |
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48. "RE: It's 1985..."
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California had everything back then: mods, punks, rude boys, skins, rockers/stoners (we all knew a real-life Spicoli back then), new-wavers, surfers/skaters, etc., etc. - you name it, it was here and kicking... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Jumbo
Member since Aug-10-05
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Dec-18-06, 01:45 PM (EDT) |
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46. "RE: It's 1985..."
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What's really nice about that video/year was there's no T&G's and no helmet law ! 
I have dirty fingernails to prove it.
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Nyle
Member since May-6-05
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Dec-18-06, 02:02 PM (EDT) |
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47. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I don't even think Malossi had products out for scooters yet. We could only dream of Piansco kits back then. And everyone pretty much had a stock pipe and carb. www.hardpacksc.com
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David K
Member since Jun-7-02
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Dec-20-06, 02:56 AM (EDT) |
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52. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #47
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I'm pretty sure Malossi had stuff by 86. After I moved from OC to Sacto at the end of 86, Dave Sattelmayer was running a Malossi kitted P that we all drooled over. David K In my dreams, I slash your tires. BTSC
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tonesuaGS
Member since Aug-13-03
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Dec-20-06, 03:05 PM (EDT) |
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55. "RE: It's 1985..."
In response to message #52
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I have photos of some of the first scooter races in 85 at adams cart track and I remember Fabio had Malossi stuff on his vespa super shop scoots. I remember Polini kits as early as 83 on
a few small frames, most notably Conrad macy/Dave andersons 90 with the 125 polini kit. Again this had to do with Fabio bringing this stuff back from family trips, etc.But it was a bitch to find seals for my gs 160 at the time. NOS stock was found by word of mouth, what schleisser would sell you, whatever some old man would drag to Vince's shop or plowing through Hemmings Motor news. There wasn't much big hair in the scooter set, save a few short term girlfriends, or goth/New Ro girls who would hang out. I do remember a few clowns selling their scoots after 8-9 mos 'cause they were going new-ro (the goth of the time) to fund their wardrobe change. Good times. good times. Craw-mods! Tony Suarez
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bazookamsb
Member since Oct-31-02
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Dec-20-06, 11:24 AM (EDT) |
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54. "RE: It's 1985..."
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I seem ta have a "Vid" in me every five years.
So I guess, 1995 is next...Michael S. Burns |
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