How cool is that, I love Maicos. I still have my Yamaha 360 MX that I
bought new in 74 (I think)
On Feb 15, 2009, at 12:14 PM, Richard Taylor wrote:
> Im 73.
>
> But let me tell you about the difference between 62 and 73. Its not
> exactly the book-match reverse of your first 11 years, but in some
> respects its not far off. Ask some of the other old goats.
>
> As for passing the Mantle of Wisdom, dont hold your breath. Last
> year I earned second place in the regional ARHMA series in Vintage
> Motocross. I ride my old Maico 400 that I bought new in 73. And,
> yes, that feeling waiting for the gate to drop hasnt change one
> iota. As with the Triumph, my MO is to ride with persistence and
> make few mistakes.
>
>
>
>
>
> Richard L. Taylor, Jr., FAIA
> TAYLOR ARCHITECTURE
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> From: Bill Babcock [mailto:Billb@bnj.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:04 PM
> To: Richard Taylor
> Cc: 'Mark Eginton'; fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Fot] SVRA allows 5 speed transmission conversion!
>
> Jeez Richard, I'm 62. How old do you need to be to get perspective?
> I'm waiting for the mantle of wisdom to fall on my shoulders, it
> would be good to know when that might happen. I'd like to prepare
> for it. Incidentally, somehow I always had the notion that you were
> younger than me.
>
> On Feb 15, 2009, at 9:34 AM, Richard Taylor wrote:
>
>
> As a venerated representative of the opposite end of the prepared-car
> spectrum from Babcock, I can say that I totally agree with him
>
> My ole #196 is as close to a first derivative TR-4 as there is out
> there. I
> drive it to the track with roll up windows, heater, turn signals and a
> Georgia Tech license plate. And the trophies I add to the shelf are
> seldom
> for being the fastest. Enduros are my forte and much of my modest
> success is
> for simply finishing without a mistake. It's amazing how dependable a
> mildly-pumped, 125HP TR-4 is. But, as Bill points out so well, I can
> still
> race as hard as I know how. But it's against my select group of
> other guys;
> other guys, frequently in other marks, who for what ever reason, run
> at
> about my speed.
>
> Now do I hold a grudge because another TR has a Tojo transmission?
> No, I
> could care less. The way I look at it is that there is almost no
> limit to
> the time/expense one can go to to squeeze another Joule of juice out
> of an
> old Triumph. So I say, have at it. As long as there is a spot in a
> grid for
> me to line up in and race my car to the best of my ability in the
> manner
> that gives me great satisfaction, I'm happy.
>
> All this said another way: I appreciate the be-true-to-your-cause
> driver's
> concern, and I respect the efforts and difficulties of the sanctioning
> bodies, but slicing and dicing rule book restrictions (other than
> safety
> stuff) just isn't part of my sport.
>
> I will also add that there was a time many years ago (maybe when I was
> Babcock's age) when I didn't feel this way. So maybe it's just an
> old man
> thing.
>
> Admittedly, however, my view may be tainted because in the past
> there has
> been very little control over who does what to their car.
>
> Richard
>
> Bill Babcock
> Babcock & Jenkins
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>
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Bill Babcock
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