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« 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

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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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2006, 18:35:14 »
i remember kickstart even though im only young  :oops:
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2006, 19:51:53 »
:D  :D  :D  used to one of my fav progs.......... :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2006, 10:09:58 »
I must confess the the activities of the UK governments for the past couple of years have been watched with frank admiration and amazement by Lord Vetinari. Outright theft as a policy had never occured to him.

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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2006, 17:53:56 »
Quote from: "Evilgoat"
De De De deeedle di di De de dede deeee

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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« Reply #5 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?
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« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2006, 22:10:09 »
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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
Also; I never knew he was awarded a MBE


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« Reply #7 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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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2006, 09:59:15 »
always wanted a beamish suzi ended up with a xl250 honda :cry:
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« Reply #9 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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« Reply #10 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.
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