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Husqvarna rejected all the various single shock set ups that were adopted by virtually every manufacture during the suspension revolution. Their twin shock chassis was highly regarded.

Husqvarna rejected all the various single shock set ups that were adopted by virtually every manufacture during the suspension revolution. Their twin shock chassis was highly regarded.

Mark Barnett (Barney to his friends) at the 125 USGP at Mid-Ohio

Mark Barnett (Barney to his friends) at the 125 USGP at Mid-Ohio

Work Suzuki RN250 was state of the art in the early 80’s

Work Suzuki RN250 was state of the art in the early 80’s

On Any Sunday star, Malcolm Smith flat out on a dry lake somewhere in Mexico, praying his Husky won’t seize.

On Any Sunday star, Malcolm Smith flat out on a dry lake somewhere in Mexico, praying his Husky won’t seize.

Bad Brad Lackey unicycling his UNI-Track Kawie

Bad Brad Lackey unicycling his UNI-Track Kawie

This is what Jason Anderson would have been racing if he was born in the 50’s

This is what Jason Anderson would have been racing if he was born in the 50’s

The Flying’ Hawaiian, John DeSoto out muscled every bike he rode

The Flying’ Hawaiian, John DeSoto out muscled every bike he rode

Six time World Champ Joel Robert needed a lot of oxygen (personally) to make his CZ win

Six time World Champ Joel Robert needed a lot of oxygen (personally) to make his CZ win

Factory HRC road race legend Mike Hailwood, looking impressed but not favorably

Factory HRC road race legend Mike Hailwood, looking impressed but not favorably

Being the lone American in the 250 World Championship series in 1976 was not easy. Check the well groomed Euro track. Jim Pomeroy made the best of it.

Being the lone American in the 250 World Championship series in 1976 was not easy. Check the well groomed Euro track. Jim Pomeroy made the best of it.

A color pic of six time World Champ Joel Robert in 1968 was a rare thing. Beating him to the checker was even more rare.

A color pic of six time World Champ Joel Robert in 1968 was a rare thing. Beating him to the checker was even more rare.

Graham Noyce test the fullness of his RC500 suspension circa ’82

Graham Noyce test the fullness of his RC500 suspension circa ’82

Team Suzuki mates-Gerrit Wolsink and Tony DiStefano battle during the Trans Am series

Team Suzuki mates-Gerrit Wolsink and Tony DiStefano battle during the Trans Am series

Roger DeCoster navigates The Ledge at Carlsbad Raceway

Roger DeCoster navigates The Ledge at Carlsbad Raceway

Rookie Bob Hannah shows a privateer how to go fast when not going straight.

Rookie Bob Hannah shows a privateer how to go fast when not going straight.