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- Thread starter Kevin Werner
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The U.S. Navy did the same thing about 10 years ago utilizing another nations aircraft carrier in publicity photos.
The 2 bikes beyond were impeccable builds with photo albums. And they didn't win. I parked and realized immediately 81 didn't have a chance. 81 does show well , thanks, but not a show winner, but gathers a crowd.
As long as you had a good time and brought a smile or good memory to someone else, it's a good day.The 2 bikes beyond were impeccable builds with photo albums. And they didn't win. I parked and realized immediately 81 didn't have a chance. 81 does show well , thanks, but not a show winner, but gathers a crowd.
I chatted with a father and 2 sons. Oldest son (from my aged perspective) was16/17. Son had a XS650 project and I directed him to this forum. I know he will be in good hands.
I chatted with another fellow. We shared friends 50 years ago and ran the same dirt riding areas of the time. Small world.
Seca 900's were only made in 1983, iirc.View attachment 215802
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About a month ago Desmoman mentioned he was looking for a 900 Seca and this one popped up on the Madison WI CL. Then it got convoluted.
Desmo and I both got ahold of the guy, bike was in Colorado.
Desmo said, yup I want it, Seller was headed to Road America for the MC races this weekend. His folks live near me in Beaver Dam WI. So met him at their place.
Didn't ride it but with 60K on the speedo it looks good, idled, ran well. Very cold blooded. money and title changed hands, into the trailer. Had good maint records, much done recently.
Later this year the seca heads to Desmo's in Georgia.
He also had a very nice RZ350But that's another story.
I have one in storage. It's a long story how it came to me. I'm moving to Arkansas soon and once settled, it'll be getting redone.
It appears to be in good shape except the tank is rusty inside.
These are the things that warm your heart. As to not winning anything, I raced SCCA Formula Vee for many years. I got lucky and won a few races. The best time I ever had was at Road America at the 25th FV birthday party in 1988. I started 49th out of 72 cars and finished 42nd. It ain't always about the trophy, sometimes the fellowship is it's own reward.
Seeing that picture makes me a little sad. So many important people totally glossed over what yesterday was. God bless the Allied soldiers that landed in Normandy 78 years and 1 day ago.
Thanks for posting that.
Spent a large part of yesterday rereading the history of the invasion... just like I do every year.
Yeah... agree that it should be more front and center.
And not just us... England, Canada, France... the Poles... we all had a hand and paid dearly for that day.
