Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Racing certainties...

Excuse the mist in my eyes if you will, but I remember the 1980s when TZ750 Yamahas could be picked up at race circuits for £200, TZ350s for £100 and RG500s for about £500…

Also, in 1995 Jim Doyle, Randy Mamola’s manager sold me 12 sets of Randy’s leathers and two of Kenny Roberts’ for £400 including a letter of authenticity. At that time he offered me an immaculate limo from the 1970s once owned by Barry Sheene for £2000,

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