Don't make me laugh - a story by Bernie Cox

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<p>It's a funny old world. Since Mike inspired, encouraged, cajoled and convinced me to <a href="/notes/honda-c100">write a story</a> for his <a href="http://rally.vintagemoto.ca">Rally for Rangers fund raising challenge</a>, I find myself living more and more in the past. Memories, some from more than fifty years ago, have begun waltzing unchecked through the mosh pit...</p>

Too Many Projects, Not Enough Room & What Makes a Bike “Vintage”?

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<h3>As can be seen in the above photo, I have too many projects on the go, and not enough room to do them.</h3> <p>My first project didn't actually have anything to do with motocross. I finally grew tired of putting studs in my rear tire and attaching my homemade front ski, just to ride it once or twice, real...</p>

The Death of My 450

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<p>The Death of My 450. Looking back now, I really should have named this "The Crushing of My Soul" as my spirit was hurt a lot more than the bike was. I suppose the best way to explain why it was so soul crushing, is to write about what I went through to get that bike.</p> <p>Summer of 2012 is when the cru...</p>