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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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What model Harley did Evel Knievel ride?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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I think a XR750 ,but don't quote me on that .
 
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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http://www.thisisgwent.co.uk/gwent/w...O_WHEELS6.html

The XR750 Sportster was Evel Knievel's choice of transport for his whole career of dare-devil stunts, and racers such as Jay Springsteen and Gary Scott took them to numerous wins in the AMA national championships during the seventies.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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I thought it was that little wind up plastic job...you would put it in a little holder thing, wind it up and push a button. It would take off across the room and you could make it jump and everything...
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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If you still had that wind up toy you would be rich. Evil rode an XR750.[sm=icon_ladiesman.gif]
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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If you still had that wind up toy you would be rich.
Unfortunately I dont believe I have it anymore.

Thanks for help on Evels bike...been a long time and had forgotten.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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yeah my hero Evil Kneivile road a harley xr 750.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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I stand corrected. thanx
 
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