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Motorrad

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Local swapmeet find
« on: October 06, 2008, 04:39:26 PM »
RIP Danny Hamel

Was at a local swapmeet about 5 months ago... and noticed a KX seat pan in a box... went to pull it out and these are what folowed.... Guy needed money for tweek I think.... gave him $10 for the pair....   Guy said he had one of dannys ex bikes... but couldnt get much more out of him beyond that (too much tweek in the morning)...













Offline dans89kx500

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Re: Local swapmeet find
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2008, 05:20:21 AM »
That is an amazing find!!! Man oh man, .

I'm glad you found it instead of someone who doesnt even know what a KX500 is.

Daniel
Daniel in Vacaville
1989 KX500
2000 Husaberg FC501
2009 Husqvarna TC510

Offline The Flyin Hawaiian

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Re: Local swapmeet find
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2008, 11:14:42 AM »
Wow, you should frame those! Its a shame that he passed, he was one of my heros.
A couple of 03 and 04 KXs, a few YZs, 3 PE 400s, a DR and a TS.

Offline dans89kx500

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Re: Local swapmeet find
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2008, 07:53:48 AM »
I my humble opinion Danny Hamel and Jeff Ward where two of the best factory KX500 racers. I remember watching Ward race at Hollister and Hangtown when they had a 500cc class. I dont even think he could touch the ground, he was just wide open.
Daniel in Vacaville
1989 KX500
2000 Husaberg FC501
2009 Husqvarna TC510

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Re: Local swapmeet find
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2008, 03:35:23 AM »
can't view the photo's.  try posting them again would love to see the bike. or maybe list them in our gallery.
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