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  1. Freddie was/is my first motorcycle racing “hero” back in the 80s when I lived in Louisiana. He was at the time the best. He was too fragile as it turned out though. Burnt himself out physically, bit more importantly, mentally with that double championship year. It was spectacular to watch, but terminal to his racing career. Today, I’m so disappointed in his effort in the MotoGP stewards work, but hoping it gets sorted soon. I still have great respect for his accomplishments, but also bit sad for him as well.

  2. I bought Freddie's Yamaha RD400 from his father after he won a box stock race on it. Freddie, if you read this, I worked at the bowling alley behind your house.

  3. Moto Goot-zee. With shaft drive, "when in doubt, gas it!" in a curve so it raises up, giving you MORE ground clearance instead of less. Mike Baldwin was the master on the Guzzi's saddle while Leoni was the master with the wrenches.

  4. I met Freddie when I was a Honda rep years ago…great guy!…I also delivered his NS-500 GP Bike in a rental van to his old school in Vegas back in 2000…such great memories!!

  5. Early 90,s I drove my 87 IROC Z from CT to Heartland park Topeka Kansas.Super highlight was bumping into Freddie, best handshake I've ever experienced.

  6. My buddy Keith restored a Daytona 1000 here in OKC. it was a Canadian spec that was EXACTLY like that, except it had the Termignoni's.

    His back was messed up so I took it for the shakedown run around Draper lake. I'm six four, so it had me folded like a pretzel.

    But on the way back, I let it breathe……My goodness, not a sexier sound. I've got the pics if you need proof. lol

    beautiful ride. I was sure to stop at the lake and get some pics.They turned out marvolous.

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