40 Years Ago

[scope eye]

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b536/jazzygirl44/the_zpsbe75cd27.jpg
The ramp that led to the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls Idaho

If you were there or watched it on TV you will know what I am talking about.

Rasputin

[chukarmandoo]

I don't remember the tree to the right. Of course there are a lot of things I don't remember 40 years ago.

[fgw_in_fla]

At one time he was one of my favorite riders. back in the day, of course...

I remember watching him really eat it big time at some motel / casino in Vegas. Anyone recall? was that late 60's / early 70's?
He got off the "up" ramp alright. Landing on the "down" ramp didn't go so well.

[stangfish]

Over the fountan at cesars palace?

[scope eye]

Over the fountan at cesars palace?



That's his Son

This is Senior





http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b536/jazzygirl44/thee_zps8734e443.jpg

[stangfish]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGGCVE2lKY

[scope eye]

His son also jumped at Cesare Palace.

Dean

[stangfish]

Im too old to remember that.

[fgw_in_fla]

Both Jr & Sr did the jump in Vegas.

Sr. ended up in the hospital shortly after with numerous broken bones as I recall.
Hey, let's face it. The guy definitely had cajones made of hi-grade stainless steel.
Titanium plated.

[fgw_in_fla]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGGCVE2lKY

Stang has it right here. back in 1967.
Back when bikes were made for MEN. Not these sissy bikes these kids ride nowadays....

[brtelec]

There is a big difference in doing these jumps on a 500 cc dirt bike nowadays and doing it on a Harley XR750 flat tracker.

[scope eye]

There is a big difference in doing these jumps on a 500 cc dirt bike nowadays and doing it on a Harley XR750 flat tracker.

Yes there is about 20" more suspension travel.

Dean