1982 SW schoolboy scrambling

schoolboy scrambling; classic MX; Devon; 1977 to 1981 motocross, vintage motocross, 1970s MX, classic dirt bikes, Honda, Yamaha, RM, CR, KX, Kawasaki, Yamaha, YZ, 100cc, 125cc, 80cc, 50cc, classic bikes, VMX

[@alextaylor8776]

Oh my goodness. I stumbled upon this video and the memories came flooding back. 1981 I raced Schoolboy A on a Kx-80, I wee never lost a race except for a few DNF because of flat tires. The YZ-80 was faster that year but the KX had way better bottom end. I remember a race where our local track looked like this, like a big ole wet bar of soap. Talk about separating the men from the boys. In 82 I raced 125 JR on a Yamaha YZ-125 and won every race but one, had a flat tire but still pulled a second. 83 I moved up to 250 and raced a Suzuki RM-250. Those were wonderful years and such great memories with my Dad who supported me whole heartedly. Thank you for posting this.

[@stevelinzell4158]

God bless the golden days gone forever 🙏

[@Comet-hn3gm]

Really didn't matter if you were fast or last. This was fun.

[@andrewclarvis8976]

I loved riding natural tracks like these, it was a shame that in the nineties no one wanted to ride them anymore, preferring more super cross type tracks. One of my favourites was farleigh castle, I rode a 490 Maico there

[@hawkeye681]

This is definitely 1982 at least. You can see some very early water pumpers. Great vid! I had to lay off motocross during this time as I had gone on active duty in the service. My 1980 Can-am was stored in a barn and I’d ride the heck out of it when I came home on leave. And that song by the Human league was playing summer 1982. Now at 58 years of age with 3 vintage 250’s in my stable for sanity. Keep riding!

[@sdmain]

82 for sure. I saw an rm 125 z

[@seancomber9790]

I thought i packed up in it 1980 and thought that was my last year. But given the water cooled bikes it may have been 1981. I'll need to check.... the 2 day meets seem always to have terrible weather...

[@williamsherman1089]

I realize these were British lads but kids were just different back then altogether, pretty refreshing seeing this

[@glenpiro313]

This was absolutely fantastic! It appears that Honda is a bit under represented, but I remember the KX80 was the bike to be on in 1982. Im 53 years old and still lusting after a 1982 KX80!!!!!!! Great stuff!

[@dougclaasen7768]

Yeah i can relate to you mate. I just turned 55 and i raced my 1981 Kx80 in the juniour class here in New Zealand. The Yam YZ80 j in 82 was the bike to beat here at the time but the KX stood its ground well. I am restoring an 81 kx80 slowly at the moment just to bring back some of the memories and nostalgia. As you mentioned.. This video is realy great.

[@CraigHenry-zq8jz]

I bought and patched together that bike you mentioned.it was fun .was your's air cooled

[@glenpiro313]

@@CraigHenry-zq8jz yes it was air cooled!!

[@ianmangham4570]

23 years old poor lad R.I.P 🙏😯🇬🇧,damn tragic.

[@hasyourgulaggotplanningper2459]

Brings back memories! I was riding with Wyre Forest Schoolboys at this time!

[@joski9030]

I started in ‘94 at 7 on a kx 80 I had no fear nowadays after all the injuries I’m a bit of a plodder 😂

[@robertrishel3685]

As other commenters have noted, this is at least 1981, possibly 1982👍. Great video!

[@johngaller278]

This is great stuff ! Thanks for sharing

[@Bobby8451]

I was in kindergarten in '82. Lol 😆

[@ianmangham4570]

I remember wanting a motorcycle, my dad even took my paper round money the tight shit🤣,I had to watch😯🤣🙏🇬🇧,it's grim up North.🤣

[@debjen26972]

Thanks for this film Sean, I can remember being their racing and the sad event that had taken place. Good times.

[@seancomber9790]

Dad took some great film over those years. I hardly remember it now. It certainly brought home the risks involved. All I really remember is spending a lot of time on my arse it was so muddy.....

[@hughgedeek2120]

What happened to him?

[@1969cmp]

At least 1982 with a YZ-J series, a couple of liquid cooled RM125 and a CR125C in the mix :-)

[@tonyhannibal1580]

81 RM's the first of the full floating ?

[@1969cmp]

@@tonyhannibal1580 ...I think that sounds right.

[@angelosantaniello4113]

Ye as h definitely 82, still cool vid

[@hawkeye681]

@@tonyhannibal1580 Yes! For Honda also that year with the Pro-link system.

[@brendonions1634]

Yes I think some clips from lee bay to I think Steve treen was doubling down the hill. I was at both and sad day at holsworthy after Micheal past away . Great video and memories regards all Brendon ions #52

[@markcortis2348]

Awesome time to be a youngster,

[@mariskrumins8606]

Great video !!! 🇬🇧👍🦊

[@rochellestanley9532]

Great video..

[@1969cmp]

Cool footage

[@rockypup1968]

I can almost smell the PJ1 !

[@wheelieking3976]

Love it.

[@spencerdesjarlais761]

Horsham ssc fantastic days

[@78bowman]

1982...its on the trophys at end....

[@chriss7930]

Im pretty sure im in this and my cousin. Bloody long time ago !

[@nickjenkins5609]

Great bit of old film, I have spotted Tony Morris.

[@seancomber9790]

Yes he was a bit of a stalwart.

[@seancomber9790]

Nick are you one of the Barbrook Jenkins's? All mad bikers? If so I remember coming over a few times with dad.

[@nickjenkins5609]

@@seancomber9790 Yes that's us, we used to be in Barbrook. I work for K G Dyer, I think you have done some work for us in the past.

[@seancomber9790]

@@nickjenkins5609 I recall one of you was a scrambler and another a trials rider. Dad must have known your dad I guess. I remember coming up to a trial near Barbrook once when dad had a montesa cota and fancied trying to compete on it but could barely get to the start of the sections! After a long lay off I got back into bikes over 10 years ago and have been on trail bikes since. Shame we cannot ride across the chains anymore but there are still some lovely lanes around Lynton. You still ride? .

[@seancomber9790]

Just dug out an old programme for s. Molton and District scramble Sept 1977 and you are down on a 400 Maico. 😁

[@mikedemod]

BRILLIANT does anybody remember Ricky Leverton?? he rode the Red Rocket

[@peterb121]

Great video guys , awesome. However it's more like the early 80s , saw a J Yamaha And z Suzuki and D2 Kawasaki. Other than that just awesome.

[@ansoncritchlow2619]

82

[@Terry-Tibbs]

Happy Days

[@paulpaul5606]

Did someone mention Paul Malin

[@ansoncritchlow2619]

Yep Jason smythe mentioned Paul malin!!

[@wayneholford9796]

Brill 🤛👊👍👍👍👍👍

[@78bowman]

steve Treen 3.56

[@markward6076]

That's not the 1970s.

[@seancomber9790]

Well spotted. The other video were, but the 2 day event at Clawton would have been 1980 or 1981.

[@seancomber9790]

Found the programme.... it was 1982. After I packed up it seems.

[@calar619]

Single track motocross. Interesting.