My dad was a dirt biking fool when I was little. I remember going to The Flying "P" Ranch in Weatherford with Mom, Dad & Rusty. We would even meet up with the Russell clan pretty often.
Notice my Dad is wearing a Flying "P" Ranch shirt... and Pearl Beer. Oh God. Memories!
I find it rather funny that my Dad isn't too keen on me riding a scooter. I mean... hell, he started it all. Its his fault. Sheesh! He should be glad that I ride safe & wear a helmet (no cut off shorts or titties.) Yep.
My Dad posted a few pictures on his facebook recently that proves my case. Here are his "self portraits" from his photography class at Odessa College...
I'm pretty sure that is the Husqvarna. I remember my Mom rode this one a lot. (I also remember how proud my Granny was of her Husqvarna sewing machine... but that is a whole new post... )
Here he is on the only street bike I remember. A Triumph Bonneville.
Oh, and to further prove my point. He posted this picture.
And this is what he said about it:
I had a brand new one of these. '74 Montesa VR 250.
I could go so fast...it would boogie through the woods at the world famous "Flying P Ranch" in Weatherford,TX. We had some really good times there. Too bad I'm too old for that kind of stuff now but Boy Howdy I used to go sooo Fast. (That is the way I remember it anyway.)
I just want to say "thanks Dad". I love the feel of the wind on my face.
I could go so fast...it would boogie through the woods at the world famous "Flying P Ranch" in Weatherford,TX. We had some really good times there. Too bad I'm too old for that kind of stuff now but Boy Howdy I used to go sooo Fast. (That is the way I remember it anyway.)
I just want to say "thanks Dad". I love the feel of the wind on my face.
Welcome back...great idea for a blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the old bike photos. Those Husky dirt bikes were famous for their torque; nothing like a big honkin' single-cylinder thumper! I was also always fond of Triumphs, and I'm glad the Bonnevilles have been resurrected (as well as Triumph, in general).