I can't get over how smooth Lechien looks. I witnessed something I've never seen before or since when Lechien went from holeshot to checkers in the first moto of the 1987 Southwick motocross national at a speed I didn't know was possible. I was there and he made the rest of the field look like B-class riders including RJ, Hannah, Wardy and the rest. Not once did he let up on the throttle as he carved his way around the deep sand. I was beyond lucky to watch this happen in person as watching it on video just doesn't translate the speed in which he was traveling. Just unbelievable.
i'm european, and i'd give anything to watch this back in times. Only Bailey is missing here, and we have the perfect sample of modern motocross birth. The Nations MX was a blast that year.
Johnson was more fun to watch than any other rider of that era. The way he could come through the pack and then just smoke everyone was always awesome to see.
Saw a documentary on lechien,alot of riders said he was the most talented rider out there,but had a drinking and drug problem that hurt him bad in the long run
@@jerrymarshall2095 thats true. I met ronnie several times. Very cool guy. Real nice and friendly. He sure was fast. He had all natural talent. Love his J T riding gear. Good times. Good memories
I can't get over how smooth Lechien looks. I witnessed something I've never seen before or since when Lechien went from holeshot to checkers in the first moto of the 1987 Southwick motocross national at a speed I didn't know was possible. I was there and he made the rest of the field look like B-class riders including RJ, Hannah, Wardy and the rest. Not once did he let up on the throttle as he carved his way around the deep sand. I was beyond lucky to watch this happen in person as watching it on video just doesn't translate the speed in which he was traveling. Just unbelievable.
Lechien’s impeccable style and fluid finesse and precision still years later is mesmerising to watch
I love those old-school tracks
i'm european, and i'd give anything to watch this back in times. Only Bailey is missing here, and we have the perfect sample of modern motocross birth. The Nations MX was a blast that year.
Johnson was more fun to watch than any other rider of that era. The way he could come through the pack and then just smoke everyone was always awesome to see.
I remember going to the 87 LA Sx and johnson came from last to win. Epic
Unfortunaly without David Bailey ! :-(((
nice track
I taped this on VHS and watched it over and over until my parents let me get a dirtbike!
Fuckyeah!
"Slicker than a mayonnaise sandwich."
Ron the machine lachine # 2
Team green
Paul Saucedo
I remember that, its a great nick name for him but it didn't stick, dogger did.....
Saw a documentary on lechien,alot of riders said he was the most talented rider out there,but had a drinking and drug problem that hurt him bad in the long run
@@jerrymarshall2095 thats true. I met ronnie several times. Very cool guy. Real nice and friendly. He sure was fast. He had all natural talent. Love his J T riding gear. Good times. Good memories
Out here in the dunes
The Honda handle better than the Kawasaki
What's this about stunts in a movie called holeshot? I've looked and can't find anything about it.
I love those old-school tracks