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Vehicle & Technical => Not Anything Listed Above.... => Topic started by: Bush Tucker Man on July 17, 2006, 11:20:52

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Post by: Bush Tucker Man on July 17, 2006, 11:20:52: I was enjoing a day inthe sun yesterday at the 'Ackworth Historic Vehicle & Steam Rally' in the company of Dan ('22900013A')
As we wondered round looking at some excellent exhibits, my eyes fell on something I haven't seen for years

RL250 (http://community.webshots.com/photo/512538130/2021526710047309372iBIXVM)

I still think they're a gorgeous looking bike, with that chromed Reynolds 531 frame & the yellow paint.
I'd have one even now

Yes, I know they're not in the same ability class as a modern GasGas, or whatever, it's just that it looks 'so right'.

On which point;
Does anyone remember 'Kickstart' (presented by Peter Purves) with Eddy Lejeune on the (green) Italjet??
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Post by: Xtremeteam on July 17, 2006, 18:35:14: i remember kickstart even though im only young :oops:
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Post by: denviks on July 17, 2006, 19:51:53: :D :D :D used to one of my fav progs.......... :wink:
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Post by: Evilgoat on July 20, 2006, 10:09:58: http://tv.cream.org/specialassignments/themes/kickstart.mp3

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Post by: Bush Tucker Man on July 20, 2006, 17:53:56: Quote from: "Evilgoat"
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Well found =D>

That brings back memories

As well as Eddy Lejeune (not to be confused with the Loiusanan 'Zydeco' musician), who was the tall American who always seemed to in it??
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Post by: blacknight on August 01, 2006, 13:08:14: Eddy Lejeune - Is that the rider, who on Kickstart, used to come up to the start line on his rear wheel, then jump to his front wheel and balance there?
Title: Haven't Seen One Of These For Ages. 1
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on August 02, 2006, 22:10:09: Quote from: "blacknight"
Eddy Lejeune - Is that the rider, who on Kickstart, used to come up to the start line on his rear wheel, then jump to his front wheel and balance there?

I believe he did

Who else was a regular competitor, as I think it was really post-Lampkin (trials) domination, & obviously pre Dougie Lampkin (http://www.dougielampkin.co.uk/)
Also; I never knew he was awarded a MBE (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/in_depth/2001/new_year_honours/1734778.stm)

Found the (junior) Theme & Opening Sequence (http://www.tv-ark.org.uk/sport/sport/progs/juniorkickstartxmas1986.rm)
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Post by: muddysteve on August 07, 2006, 16:55:35: Did you also know that the offroad course we used at Towcester is where many of the trails were held?
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Post by: p4203 on August 12, 2006, 09:59:15: always wanted a beamish suzi ended up with a xl250 honda :cry:
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Post by: wing nut on August 12, 2006, 10:12:16: i still have an xl :D they should bring it back with peter purvis commentating again :D ... well i dont think he does much now days :D
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Post by: Terry.J on September 05, 2006, 22:29:21: Now your talking, old bikes. how many of you owned a fizzy?
They were pretty good offroad when i was 16, also had the use of a kt250 lovely looking bike but didn't seem to be that popular in the competion world.