Jump to content
British Speedway Forum

Handlebars?


sandman

Recommended Posts

I remember that the Ole Olsen bars had the right side turned up higher than the Mauger bars. Also, the racers from the sixties had bigger bars because of the lack of power? Took a lot more physical power then to turn? Do the riders have that much more power to be able to use the toothpick handlebars now? Or is it because of no dirt? :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it me, or am I right on this one? Plus, DD, before you get upset just think of the sweet sound of a Honda CR 93 in full song.... :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not sure of Ole in particular, but there have been handlebars of all shapes and sizes over the years. There are some excellent examples of different styles here

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Sir Lunchalot
Now lets not go there again ! :)

 

Please !!

 

I'm not trying to change the views people have but some of them might be best left unsaid (unless they are on handlebars that is !!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey DD, I really dont want to stray from handlebars, so this is last time... What was the little brother 50cc to the cr93? I saw one in a club race and what a beautiful bike! And by the way, it had little tiny handlebars! :?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Handlebars are a very important part of speedway history.

I've learnt so much from this (Or the previous closed thread)

However i still can't work out if Egon's Long Track bars were higher than other bars at the time.

Oh, were kelly Moran's smaller or did they just seem that way because he was so tiny. He's on the comeback trail by the way.

The complexeties of it all

Link to comment
Share on other sites

WWTBP, Yes Egon Mullers were higher and it was as Steve Hone said, the basic Longtrack bars adjusted for speedway. Kellys were a bit shorter and turned down a bit flatter as he was quite a bit smaller than the average rider, 5'2? I guess his wingspan wasnt quite so big! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

HI CHC,

DD is Back

Thank you for welcoming me back. Iam in tears reallly. Young Pederson. I will sponsor you for a modest amount. I will supply all of you with my latest art print if you give me your address,

Its..... Scott Nicholls.....

soom to be released.

i did not think any of you liked me because I spoke my mind.

DD

That is exactly why we like you... Having said that, your prints are far too good to give away, nice thought though. 8)
Besides, I am the one who was toasted JB.! :)
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest pedersen jnr

HI CHC,

DD is Back

Thank you for welcoming me back. Iam in tears reallly. Young Pederson. I will sponsor you for a modest amount. I will supply all of you with my latest art print if you give me your address,

Its..... Scott Nicholls.....

soom to be released.

i did not think any of you liked me because I spoke my mind.

DD

_________________

Please God help me not to say anything today, I may regret tomorrow.

 

AKA Dick Dastardly

 

jb will u sponsor moi then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sandman wrote

 

What was the little brother 50cc to the cr93?

 

Are you thinking of the CR110, Sandman?

That was it, just couldnt think. What a beautiful sound, and they had little handlebars! :)
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Sir Lunchalot

Nice gesture Jim :)

 

I suppose "Great Scot" is a bit obvious and has probably been used before. "Hot Scot" would probably fall into the same category.

 

Others I can think of are "The Next Trick?" or "New Trick ?" but the reference to Rickardsson may be a bit obscure and not stand the test of time very well.

 

If there is no link to a name required then perhaps something like "Climbing The Mountain" or "Fast Tracked For Success" may do.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy