tomo Posted 18September, 2022 Report Share Posted 18September, 2022 Yep ,Murry had big Cohunas for sure , he use to be a guest pilot for Cutom Ride as well. One of the guys from K&M Thommo was killed in a bike smash in the hills back in the day aswell he was a Nitro pilot too Rip. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 18September, 2022 Report Share Posted 18September, 2022 7 hours ago, tomo said: Don't forget fellas the 6 second barrier was broken in Australia on a nitro harley called the the new kid in town built in portland by a couple of guys that called themselves Custom Ride, The Red darwf from Adelade 81 ( nic name of the suicide pilot) was the pilot at Eastern creek I was 1 of the guys I didn’t know. Good on you 👍 As for the jet bike, there was one mounted in a glass cabinet at the Hidden Valley Tavern for years, but gone last time I was there, so was some of the atmosphere. New owners I think. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 18September, 2022 Report Share Posted 18September, 2022 35 minutes ago, OZ930 said: I didn’t know. Good on you 👍 As for the jet bike, there was one mounted in a glass cabinet at the Hidden Valley Tavern for years, but gone last time I was there, so was some of the atmosphere. New owners I think. You would have too have decent pair to ride that Rocket bike I would reckon, once it got going it would be blinding speed from the thrust . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19September, 2022 Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 10 hours ago, tomo said: Yep ,Murry had big Cohunas for sure , he use to be a guest pilot for Cutom Ride as well. One of the guys from K&M Thommo was killed in a bike smash in the hills back in the day aswell he was a Nitro pilot too Rip. Was Murray with the 'Excessive Force' team? Can't remember exactly, but that sounds familiar. I secured his son, Davo Johnson, a ride in the UK with one of my sponsors (Revolution UK) back in '99/00, and he's been there ever since, and now always in the top 5 at the Isle of Man. The apple doesn't fall that far from the tree with the Johnsons! Both great blokes too. I vaguely remember Thommo, but didn't know him personally 3legs and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 19September, 2022 Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 37 minutes ago, LeeM said: Was Murray with the 'Excessive Force' team? Can't remember exactly, but that sounds familiar. I secured his son, Davo Johnson, a ride in the UK with one of my sponsors (Revolution UK) back in '99/00, and he's been there ever since, and now always in the top 5 at the Isle of Man. The apple doesn't fall that far from the tree with the Johnsons! Both great blokes too. I vaguely remember Thommo, but didn't know him personally Yep Excessive Force let's say amalgamated with CustomRide Name by nature Used to have a huge big blow up Gorilla in the paddock beside the Nitro tent, 3legs and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 19September, 2022 Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 Wasn't Thommo a Hells Angel? I knew a couple of blokes at K&M's and I reckon I vaguely remember a HA by that name. LeeM and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 19September, 2022 Report Share Posted 19September, 2022 Yep 81 member. A few of the Nitro pilots were. LeeM and 3legs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 20September, 2022 Report Share Posted 20September, 2022 Thought so. Yeah some of then were/are as mad as cut snakes. Used to love watching them ride the V8 sand draggers at Ponde. Did you ever meet Mad Brad. I won't say anymore tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 20September, 2022 Report Share Posted 20September, 2022 38 minutes ago, 3legs said: Thought so. Yeah some of then were/are as mad as cut snakes. Used to love watching them ride the V8 sand draggers at Ponde. Did you ever meet Mad Brad. I won't say anymore Used to love the sand drags, Ponde what a week,Lucky it was only once a year 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20September, 2022 Report Share Posted 20September, 2022 4 hours ago, 3legs said: Thought so. Yeah some of then were/are as mad as cut snakes. Murray Johnson still races historics, and usually on his Manx Norton or the 9864 other bikes he has. Should see his collection mate. Bonkers! I'm heading up to his house soon to catch up with Davo, so I'll take some pics 3legs, tomo and Dalai 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 20September, 2022 Report Share Posted 20September, 2022 That wouldn't be Dave Nelson would it Lee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20September, 2022 Report Share Posted 20September, 2022 21 minutes ago, 3legs said: That wouldn't be Dave Nelson would it Lee? David Johnson, Murray's son and Isle of Man racer 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 28September, 2022 Report Share Posted 28September, 2022 Just noticed this pop up for sale at Richmond’s in Adelaide a Paul Smart Ducati….that exhaust looks bloody massive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 28September, 2022 Report Share Posted 28September, 2022 Love the Paul Smart bike, but those pipes kill its looks 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 15October, 2022 Report Share Posted 15October, 2022 Who remembers these and survived one https://www.classicdriver.com/en/bike/kawasaki/500/1973/935260?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Classic Driver Daily 2812022&utm_content=Classic Driver Daily 2812022+CID_583de620d5bfca60e5ad7182769072db&utm_source=newsletter 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15October, 2022 Report Share Posted 15October, 2022 No, but have ridden a Suzuki 750 water bottle 😳 When they come on the pipes, you'd better be ready! Scariest thing on two wheels next to a KX 500 dirt bike tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob H Posted 15October, 2022 Report Share Posted 15October, 2022 In 1971 I decided I needed to step up from dirt bikes. Sensibly, I settled on an earlier version 500 Mach 3, with drum brakes. Needless to say, it spat me off a couple of times. That didn't slow me up much. I just used to strap my crutches to the side of the bike!!! Somehow I survived. I still remember the unique screaming wail as it came on power. A real widow maker. tomo, LeeM, Troubleshooter and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15October, 2022 Report Share Posted 15October, 2022 4 hours ago, Rob H said: I just used to strap my crutches to the side of the bike!!! Somehow I survived. Coz you're a hard bastard Rob 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 16October, 2022 Report Share Posted 16October, 2022 Hey @LeeM is this meme talking about you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 16October, 2022 Report Share Posted 16October, 2022 25 minutes ago, 3legs said: Hey @LeeM is this meme talking about you Naaaah, my bikes were only ridden on weekends and meticulously maintained...or something 🤔 Shedpest, Harsh, 3legs and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 17November, 2022 Report Share Posted 17November, 2022 Just a reminder guys the Adelaide Auto expo is on today and tomorrow. I will have Mad Max outfit on show so if you see me say g'say. Should be some Porsches there as well. tomo and Dalai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 18November, 2022 Report Share Posted 18November, 2022 7 hours ago, 3legs said: Just a reminder guys the Adelaide Auto expo is on today and tomorrow. I will have Mad Max outfit on show so if you see me say g'say. Should be some Porsches there as well. My car is there say hi to it for me 3legs, LeeM, hugh and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 18November, 2022 Report Share Posted 18November, 2022 So that's yours. Yes I took a photo but it came out blurred. Bloody long day. Tomorrows is going to be even longer. tomo and wilson59 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18November, 2022 Report Share Posted 18November, 2022 Yikes! 😳 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 19November, 2022 Report Share Posted 19November, 2022 Well that's done and dusted. Won best custom bike of the show. wilson59, Troubleshooter, Carrera28 and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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