martinmauger Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Think I read it in Briggo' book 'Wembley And Beyond' about Mauger's early Sprouts Elder-style handlebars. Moving slightly sideways, which is what we do on this forum, anyone recall or know who the rider was who needed a logo or slogan covering on his kevlars covering as it was offensive ? I can only remember him being a Dane (or maybe a Swede) who in his first ever meet over here wore kevvies from his 'own country' so all the lettering was in a foreign language and wasn't understood by us Brits - apart from this one word or phrase.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Derek "Tink" Maynard and Slant Payling - both BV riders late 50's/early 60's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Tyburn Gallows and Kid Bodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Prawn Wilson Lionel Masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Think I read it in Briggo' book 'Wembley And Beyond' about Mauger's early Sprouts Elder-style handlebars. Moving slightly sideways, which is what we do on this forum, anyone recall or know who the rider was who needed a logo or slogan covering on his kevlars covering as it was offensive ? I can only remember him being a Dane (or maybe a Swede) who in his first ever meet over here wore kevvies from his 'own country' so all the lettering was in a foreign language and wasn't understood by us Brits - apart from this one word or phrase.... Not sure about kevlars but I think many of us will recall Preben Eriksen's van with a scantily clad young lady showing her rear end. I seem to remember some carefully placed insulation tape was required. Type Preben Eriksen van into Google images and you will see what I mean! Edited September 17, 2016 by Ommer Mon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Some from the late great C O: Cream Bun Kid - Johnnie Reason Muscles - Les Owen The Man - Ron Mountford The Beau - Nigel Boocock Not sure of the origin, but we also had Bryan "Chirpy" Elliott "Hurriken" McKinlay Mr Shouty regularly refers to Greg "Herbie" Hancock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Not sure about kevlars but I think many of us will recall Preben Eriksen's van with a scantily clad young lady showing her rear end. I seem to remember some carefully placed insulation tape was required. Type Preben Eriksen van into Google images and you will see what I mean! I recall Eriksen's van, hey it was 'just' a van (!), it even made the weekly motorcycle comics: MCN & Motorcycle Weekly.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longlivefrankie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 What about team nicknames ..Liverpool Chads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 'crusty' Pye and 'Red' Ott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beevers Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Good thread My favourite was 'Little Bo Peep' for Bo Petersen. Never knew why Andy Smith was called Smudger. Hearing a race with Wiggy and Donkey riding for England sounded daft but amusing. Also loved 'Sprouts'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy? Hence his product name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 'Herbie' Hancock. It's just someone else's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Emil Saturday-Job Or, going back a few years... Arthur "Gravy" Browning Phil "Grecian" Herne Carl "I" Askew "Turkey" Ted Howgego "Sugar" Ray Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Another that sticks in my mind is 'Scud' for Scott Smith. Named after the Iraqi missile he was extremely quick but liable to take off in any direction! Great character who was usually worth the admission money on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowle Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Jerk Smith. Bradford 1950s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotonian Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Ken 'Pubic' Eyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 We christened Steve Knott 'FA Cup' due to his rather generously proportioned ears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I thought Andy Smith was called Foxy?Both Smudger and foxy if I recall, perhaps Smudger was in the early years. Assume it was because he looked like the beano character of that name. Ole "Cobber" because of his accent from talking with Ivan Mauger.Which certainly qualifies as a daft nickname, as cobber is an Australian term, and Ivan certainly wasn't an aussie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 How about Kelly 'Jellyman' Moran presumably named after all the contortions he pulled on a bike. Great entertainer with Hull, Eastbourne, Sheffield and the Brummies and sorely missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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