Malcolm Smith - 1971 Husqvarna 360

[@rickyroost7732]

I had the opportunity to ride with Malcolm on the 1st Not Just Any Sunday customer appreciation ride by MSR. I had only been riding for 6 months. They called me the "consumer" because I bought an MSR helmet and used the receipt to enter into the drawing for the ride. Out of the 40 or so other riders I was the only slow guy. The others were MSR sponsored pros or industry customers of MSR. Malcom spent most of the 2 days looking after me, encouraging and coaching me. He was pro and a gentleman. A legend with none of the ego or arrogance that we see in others. It was a lifetime memory for me. God Speed Malcolm.

[@laming2006]

Such a quite, humble man. What a rider. There will never be another like Malcolm.

[@keithgraham6889]

I remember seeing him sitting on his bike waiting to race drinking water and eating cheese. So sorry he is no longer with us. He's truly a legend and a great example of how we should live and treat others!

[@brucebarnes9638]

He is a legend in off road motorcycle racing. I bought my first dirt bike in 1970 and followed Mr Smith and his career. Thank you for the memories and rest in peace.

[@thewatcher5271]

I Remember Learning About Malcolm Smith In '71, When I Was 13. He'll Always Be One Of My Heroes! Thank You. (Like #470 - Comment #36)

[@georgewhitehead8185]

Back in the "60's" I used to stop in at Mr. Smiths shop to buy oil, and spark plugs, and loved to talk with him. I remember when he broke his foot. Wonderful man. Doctor George Whitehead

[@robarini]

As a desert racer in the 70's I always felt inspired driving by Malcom's shop on the way to the race. A legend for sure.

[@phillippitts6294]

Why would 2 people not like Malcolm Smith? He’s a legend and a pretty humble man

[@jnorgie2340]

Some people live daily with anger and hate. Sad, but true.

[@stevebrower334]

Malcolm was always the greatest rider. I haven’t heard anything in years.. Thanks

[@danlove4270]

For me as an American Mr. Smith was my inspiration to enjoy motorcycling…of course there were others…but Malcolm touched a lot of us even here in the midwest

[@tomgarrison6143]

I had a 360 husky that had the shifter on the right side. I don't know how many times I tried to break and ended up downshifting. I grew up in Riverside and remember Malcolm when he was at K&N on La Cadina. Malcolm was and is a local hero.

[@johntomasik1555]

Condolences to the Smith family. Honoring the life of the great Malcom Smith. RIP to the legend. We riders are truly saddened.

[@motorpapa3446]

Malcom Smith is a legend. He did it all. A true pioneer of motorcycle racing in the early days. God bless the Smith family at this difficult time.

[@stevek8829]

I only remember 1971 Husky 360 as an dual ratio enduro bike. I had a 71 400 cross. It was too big a jump from my 125 Penton but I loved that torque. The booming flat rap of the Husky 400, that could puff the leaves fifteen feet away.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Headed down to baja this year. I just want to meet malcolm Smith in my lifetime.

[@anthonygreco8847]

Malcolm Smith a true American Motorcycle legend !

[@garysisk3431]

Yes he is, and a nice guy.

[@danielg.1707]

And a Mexican legend too.

[@robskully3539]

First time I saw Malcom was in the movie On Any Sunday during its premiere in Boston, MA when it first came out. My Dad drove us both to Boston that was 35 miles away just to see it. Malcom was my idol and I was excited to know he was going to ride in the ISDT here in Massachusetts a few years later. I put my dirt bike in my van and went out to watch the event. I got many pictures of Malcom riding by on the ISDT course. I even made it into the book The Olympics of Motorcycling a few times in their pictures. Then I think it was the late 1980’s or early 1990’s Malcom came to ride a NETRA Turkey Run here in New Hampshire. At that time those were the events I was riding here in New England. I was is total shock when I knew he would be there and hoped for a chance to meet my Legend in person. So I brought a picture of him that I took at the 1973 ISDT and asked him to sign it and not only did he sign it he posed for a picture with me. We also talked for a bit and I still cherish that picture and time with him today even though I am 68 years old now. I am still riding offroad on a 2021 DR-650 to this day … and you can see me in KZbin channel doing so. It would mean the World to me if Malcom could leave a comment there on one of them … I hope he is doing well.

[@johntico1985]

When I was about 12 years old, about 20 years ago. My father and I were driving down to our ranch in tecate. We ran into a lone rider. He was looking for 2 other riders he was with who had fallen behind. Turns out it was the legendary Malcolm Smith. We (my father) helped him out, and he insisted we give him our address. A couple weeks later, "On any Sunday" arrived at our doorstep (so cal). I've been riding since I was 4 til this day, and I can watch that movie every single day. Feels like I watch it for the first time every time. Thank you, Malcolm.

[@khcopter]

I absolutely love to hear Malcolm‘s stories what a life😊

[@FrankJoe324]

The best rider I’ve ever seen. He and the bike were one. Amazing to watch!

[@jamescox4823]

Thank You for posting this!

[@tomkozic8505]

My Hero

[@TylerKirkFilms]

This dude used to give me tires for my Yamaha r1... from the police bikes... what a legend

[@milojanis4901]

Many people don't even know who Malcolm Smith is. Or may not remember him at all. I do. He was one Helluva rider. A GREAT rider, and competitor. If you can find it, the best motorcycling movie I ever saw was "On any Sunday." Malcolm had a huge part in it. If you love riding motorcycles, and you've never seen it, put it on your bucket list. You'll be glad you did...

[@richardthelionheart5594]

After seeing the movie I got into dirt riding. Started w a Husky 250 and must have owned 5 of them in all over time.

[@danielg.1707]

Hay Malcolm, I met you one night on the Buffalo road in baja, it was late and your daughter was running late and you were a little worried. I still have the sticker you gave me at the ranch. God bless you amigo.

[@maicomasherlarry6106]

i bouht a brand new 1972 360c 8 speed enduro because of you Malcolm .Loved that bike.

[@richardthelionheart5594]

I bot a '74 360 "Heikki Mikola Championship' bike from him at his Riverside shop. Great guy. Great bike

[@brantmcfarland517]

I would love to get to meet Mr.Smith someday.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Dude I'm afraid I might cry if I met malcolm smith. He has been my idol since I was eight years old. They say never meet your heroes but malcolm is one guy you can bet would live up to every expectation.

[@mattwatkins7333]

Legend

[@youtubemademecreateanewcha6965]

Rest in peace Malcolm

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

RIP Malcolm 🙏🙏🙏

[@cato451]

First there was Roger DeCoster, then Malcolm Smith. Now we have Toni Bou. The three greatest riders ever!!!

[@Rahul-tc1nx]

Steve maqueen 🤔

[@graydonfisher609]

Malcolm Smith, the best of the best of the best!!!!

[@probuilder961]

What a legend.

[@RisingSun0203]

I would very much like to find a pair of those googles.

[@bensfixitpage341]

I think Malcom is about his Dads age when he Fathered him.

[@kevinwest3689]

Growing up we had a Second place trophy on Display from 71 for Hair scramble. It was my moms. She was the only woman in the race. My mom was cooler than anyone else I knew's mom, By ALOT ❤

[@BurningSteel69]

I saw On Any Sunday in the 70's at the theater in Chicago --almost best film ever made.. Then I ran into Malcom in the 80's in Riverside at a burger joint w/ his mother. He said he had a local cycle shop in the area. We all rode w/ those lineman boots in the 70's & Elsinores..Husky's were too exotic & expensive.

[@RisingSun0203]

I just bought a ‘70 Sportsman. Ready to go.