Anyone remember Kookie the Wonder Dog?
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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
- Thread starter Kevin Werner
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Wanted one bad. Too bad I lacked talent and had a mortgage to pay and mouths to feed. Somehow the V-Rod just wasn't the same...
I still lust after a '78 XLCR and still looking for one.Wanted one bad. Too bad I lacked talent and had a mortgage to pay and mouths to feed. Somehow the V-Rod just wasn't the same...
3 months ago today I was finding pics that didn't belong in "Show me the XS" and didn't fit tits "Babes bikes...". Since then each of you has shared pics showing your interest in M/C history. Each and every contribution has enriched us all or caused us to jog our memory. All in a positive way. Some are trips down memory lane, others are new discoveries. Thank you to all for embracing this format.
The ISDT contributors. I had forgotten that format. Fond memories of learning and exploring this sport...
Well then, still on ISDT. I'm proud to have known and raced with this guy: Rod Bush. He and his dad had a little Penton dealership just a few miles from my house in the early 1970's. Multiple time ISDT participant, 1975 Gold Medalist ISDT, KTM President '87 until his early passing in '09, AMA Hall of Fame 2012.
Perhaps we should have a thread about Historic Racers?
Bring this one back to unusual bikes.
175 Sport.........14hp and capable of 84mph.....................this one below is the tuned version 175 siverstone super sport 17hp and capable of 95mph and 100mpg
Thank you for starting a thread that even a lurker like me can contribute to as I'm no expert on the XS. At this time in my life, it is my happy place. lol
I grew up riding dirt bikes in the Arizona desert, so it was pretty natural for me to be interested in off road racing. I was always intrigued by the Baja 500 and 1000 races. I was looking for interesting articles when I came across this, I thought it was pretty impressive. This woman ( age unknown ) is Liz Karcz, her real job is being a full time ICU nurse. In 2018 she competed and finished in all the Score International Races. Culminating in the Baja 1000, where she rode in the Ironman class, meaning she was a solo rider, no teammates. She became only the second woman ever to finish the Baja 1000 on a motorcycle. Kudos Liz!
https://www.babesinthedirt.com/blog/2018/12/5/iron-woman-elizabeth-karcz-and-the-baja-1000
https://www.babesinthedirt.com/blog/2018/12/5/iron-woman-elizabeth-karcz-and-the-baja-1000
| Race | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| San Felipe 250 | San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico | One loop, approximately 250 miles |
| Baja 500 | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | One loop, approximately 500 miles |
| Baja 400 | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | One loop, approximately 400 miles |
| Baja 1000 | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico | One loop, approximately 1,000 miles |
Maico MD250 Year unknown 
One more....
Now there's one I'm gonna have to google; never heard of it. Resembles an 80's Maico chassis with Triumph motor facsimile. A stumper - for me - not a thumper (technically has to be a single?). lol
Made in France 
Made in France
C'est comme un Buell, n'est pas?
