I still have my trophys from motorcycle racing in the Philipines, and a special
one
from my buds, has a roadrash side plate off of the first MKIII 500 that we
picked up
at the Kawasaki plant in Japan. it reads to CRASH Southwell if you don't dump
it!
you aint riding it right. my wife has a roadrash knee from wrecking her
scrambler.
we both quit riding after our son came along. too old (60) and smart?? to
anymore.
Russ Southwell 70 1600
Pamela Pepoy wrote:
> Hi,
> I bought my motorcycle in Japan when I was stationed in Taegu, Korea. My
>buddies
> were a bunch of chopper pilots. As a group and individually, we were pretty
> nuts. My exploits earned the nickname of "Captain Crash". I found that my
>bike
> and the speed it so generously provided was a pure and simple addiction. I
>was a
> true, blue go faster. I had to part with my bike because I couldn't drive it
>in a
> sane manner. It was soooo easy to pour it on and go like a screaming bat.
>When I
> was in the seat, throttle in hand, I could not resist the need for speed.
>Had to
> sell it. Never bought another one. I do indeed drool at all the terrific
>bikes I
> see today. Still don't trust myself to be a good boy. Sad but true. Ain't
> maturity a bummer?
> Guy
> Tempe, AZ
>
> CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > After many, many wonderful emails about my not racing anytime in the near
> > future I think I better open up alittle to the List. After all, the list is
> > were some of my closest friends are located. Of course I can tell my buds
> > what up in the Calspeed houshold.
> >
> > Well, last week I crashed my motorcycle. Not too worry. I was on Mines Rd
> > which is just outside of Livermore, Ca. I and a bunch of coworkers were
> > making our annual motorcycle trip to Yosemite where our Captain has a cabin.
> > Anyway, coming around a curve at around 30mph I hit a squirrel or a
>chipmunk.
> > The bike slid out and ended up hitting the floor. Not alot of damage to
> > myself or the bike. But I did finally get to taste what roadrash is all
> > about. I have a nice big raw patch of skin on the outside of my right calf.
> > My beautiful CBR900RR was still ridable but in need of alittle work.
> > Otherwise, no big deal. Btw... we were not going fast either.
> >
> > Well, this whole ordeal started to make me think. Hmmmmm...... Thats fall
> > was really the shits but it could have been alot worse. And yes, I thought
> > of my family and yes my 16 month old Rose.
> >
> > What really crossed my mind was not just stopping all of these "Extreme"
> > activites. Motorcycling, Datsun Racing, Triathalons and of course my job as
> > a SF Fireman. I figured it was time to limit my activites. I have a
>passion
> > for my motorcycling and it is more of a way of life for me than a hobby. I
> > love to compete in Triathalons and other physical events. And my job is
>just
> > my job. Racing Datsuns is a hobby. I can do without that hobby for now.
> >
> > So... to make sure I go with my decision I decided to sell off all of my
> > racing stuff. The trailer (appx 18 feet long), the four harnesses, my
> > excellant shape Simpson vintage style racing helmet, extra trailer wheel
> > bearings and some other stuff that I cant think of now. But I will make it
>a
> > good deal. I promise.
> >
> > But I really want to get all of this stuff out so if you are interested let
> > me know. I am willing work with you guys on a price. Ask me questions
>about
> > the stuff. I dont mind at all.
> >
> > So, there you have it. Calspeed is going to just sit back and watch his old
> > videos and that will be about as extreme as SRL311-000248 Solex is going to
> > get for now. I am sure that Mary will be very surprised with my decision.
>I
> > will tell her when the trailer is sold. Okay, someone buy the trailer now.
> >
> > See you in Shasta!
> >
> > Michael "Calspeed" Carion
> > ps: can I still wear my racing numbers?
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