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Started by orangelion03, October 08, 2011, 07:38:28 AM

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orangelion03

October 08, 2011, 07:38:28 AM
I had thought that dragging the knee didnt become popular until Agostini in the 60s.  This is John Surtees on what looks like a Vincent in the 50s.



Great photo isnt it?  Reminds me of  Superbikes in the early 80s.
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October 08, 2011, 07:46:21 AM
Looks like knee sliders and frame sliders too.  maybe a quick change front wheel?
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orangelion03

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October 08, 2011, 07:57:42 AM
I keep looking at the phot and am so impressed with his form...Textbook!!
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October 08, 2011, 08:22:29 AM
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mickyvee

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October 08, 2011, 09:11:59 AM
Quote from: orangelion03 on October 08, 2011, 07:38:28 AM
I had thought that dragging the knee didnt become popular until Agostini in the 60s.  This is John Surtees on what looks like a Vincent in the 50s.



Great photo isnt it?  Reminds me of  Superbikes in the early 80s.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but that is most definitely not John Surtees. That picture is from either BIKE or SUPERBIKE magazine from a good few years ago. The rider may be Rupert Paul. I have the very issue with this article in it, but it would take me a long time to dig it out! Some time during the mid 90's seems to ring a bell, but it is not a period shot.

Bill in OKC

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October 08, 2011, 09:18:14 AM
Bubble bursted  [drink]
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orangelion03

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October 08, 2011, 09:26:53 AM
I appreciate the correction!!!!!!!   I copied the photo from a facebook page and assumed it was correct.   This explains the "modern" technique then!!!   ;D

I was just about to post these and it shows that even in the early 80s, they werent hanging off quite as much as the picture in my OP.   Still pretty impressive lean angle on the first one!





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October 08, 2011, 09:50:46 AM
Lawson and Baldwin!!! Two of my favorites. [thumbsup] [Dolph]
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October 08, 2011, 10:25:18 AM
 The guy on the Vincent is indeed very impressive! And yes, Vincents came from the factory with QD wheels, front and rear, which required no tools to remove them. We seem to have gone backwards in this respect!

extra330

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October 13, 2011, 06:41:27 AM
I don't think they had Duct tape in the 50's did they? Looks like the rider is using a duct tape knee slider [laugh]
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October 13, 2011, 11:45:56 AM
Pretty sure King Kenny originated the knee down/hanging off style.
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October 13, 2011, 01:20:05 PM
That's the way I remember it. [thumbsup] [Dolph]
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I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

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kopfjäger

#12
October 13, 2011, 01:28:08 PM
I think Robert's and Sheene used to argue the fact. Knee out, knee down.
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October 14, 2011, 04:45:43 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 13, 2011, 11:45:56 AM
Pretty sure King Kenny originated the knee down/hanging off style.
Pat Hennen and Aussie Gregg Hansford were at it too..


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#14
October 14, 2011, 04:50:25 AM
I had one of those early Bell Star helmets...tiny field of view. ;D
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