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Old May 7, 2026 | 10:27 PM
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I was only 15 when On Any Sunday came out and the motorcycle bug bite me and has never turned loose RIP ML
 
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Old May 8, 2026 | 04:47 AM
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Sad, all the old classics passing into the night...
OaS was/is one of the best movies on the spirit of motorcycling...imo I'm sure on how many of us started out.
I still watch in every now and then...
RIP Mert...ya done good..
 
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Old May 8, 2026 | 05:59 AM
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Thank you very much for the advice.
Unfortunately, the name Mert Lawwill was unfamiliar to me, and I have since read quite a bit about
him.
Very impressive, as I harbor a bit of a passion for the old XR Racing models: beautiful and
timelessly unique motorcycles!

RIP Mert Lawwill

Mike
PS It would be nice if the topic were updated with the man's correct surname, thanks!
 

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Old May 8, 2026 | 06:33 AM
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RIP
I met him at his home AND purchased an XR750 seat directly from his hands.
Yes, Mert, remains a legend.
 
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Old May 8, 2026 | 07:43 AM
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PS It would be nice if the topic were updated with the man's correct surname, thanks!
I would love to do that but I do not know how. The edit button is no longer showing on my original post.
 

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Old May 8, 2026 | 08:45 AM
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@Robb M. Could you correct the spelling in the title of this thread ( Lawwill ) ... Thanks
 
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I remember when On Any Sunday came out in 1971 seeing Mert on the movie. RIP
 
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Old May 9, 2026 | 09:05 AM
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One of my Hero's. Polishing cams by hand between races - a true racer. God Bless!
 
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Thanks for all the info....I never saw the movie until yesterday after reading about it here.

Just an FYI....IF you want to watch it for free, install the app "KANOPY". It's a nationwide public library site that allows you to "check out" via streaming tons of movies. Best of all it's 100% free. All you need to register to the "KANOPY" app is your library card....(remember that?...lol)
 
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