I raced flat track in Korea. Good grief, were we nuts! No trophys...but I did
come
home intact...sort of.
Guy.
Russell Southwell wrote:
> 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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