Malcolm's Bike Stories

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Malcolm Smith MotorSports

6 жыл бұрын

Hear Malcolm share amazing stories from his legendary past, and the bikes that took him there.

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@Trutxfan Жыл бұрын

Malcom, you probably don’t remember this, but when you raced in a 2 day qualifier in Killeen back in the seventies, me and couple of friends of mine went to the hotel you were staying at to hopefully get an autograph. When we inquired at the desk about you, the clerk called your room. You graciously invited us up to your room and talked with us and signed our autographs. You were and still are my hero, sir. Thank you.

@rickyroost7732 Жыл бұрын

I was the 1st winner of the Malcolm Smith Not Just Any Sunday ride. It was a raffle you entered when you purchased an MSR product. I had only been riding for 1 year and was very intimidated as all the others were pro riders or racing industry people. I was among the slowest participants. Malcolm looked out for me on the harder section and made me feel at home. He has a kindness and humility that is an example for all to model. You had to spend some time seeing him with others to fully apricate his spirit.

@allenknight555 5 жыл бұрын

I worked for Malcolm in 1979-80 at MSRP . Got to go to the Mexicali 250 as pit crew ,sleep on the floor in the hotel. Heard some great stories. He is the nicest man I ever met. Honest, humble rides smooth like the wind but faster. He had another class 1 after old blue . We made a RC model and gave it to him at a steakhouse on his b day he was all smiles playing with it. Ask Malcolm if he's a legend he probly just laugh. He is !

@brandonsmisek 4 жыл бұрын

If I do the math right. I was 7 years old at a Malcolm Smith house party with my parents. He did that thing when you bury a side of beef in hot coal under ground overnight. This Man knows how to live. this is how I learned how to party. 1971.

@hankgs 5 жыл бұрын

The Iconic people of a special era are on a finite timeline. Malcom is THE Icon for U.S. motorcyclists. Thanks for sharing these glimpses into his past-

@badaddidude 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my first motorcycle from K&N in Riverside where Malcolm was the service manager. One day I was with my best friend Pat Shannon as he rode his Honda Super 90 and I was on my Yamaha 100, and we stopped at K&N to pick up a sprocket I had ordered from Malcolm. Pat and I watched with our jaws on our chests as Malcolm got on his bike, popped a wheelie, and while on the back wheel opened the gate to get to La Cadena Ave. went over a 3 foot chain link fence, went up the road and came back while on the back wheel, the only time the front wheel touched the ground was when he went over the fence. We rode our bikes at the same course Malcolm used in the Rattlesnake mountains between Riverside and Rialto where we saw him practicing with Torsten Hallman, both the best in the world at that time.

@240LTS 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!!! Great story to have!

@rodneycaupp5962 4 жыл бұрын

Was Rattlesnake Mountain named after the Mojave Greene ? That was the last poison snake in this country, for the creation of anti-venom. Thanks for sharing your story Mark. I rode a 125 Moto Guzzi in the 60s. My friend had a Honda 90.

@brandongardner3073 4 жыл бұрын

Great story Mark, does He still ride at All do you know?

@mtl-ss1538 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandongardner3073 Kiwi ;- Ivan Mauger World Champion: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1979 - R/Up 1971, 1973, 1974 New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year (Halberg Award) 1977 and 1979. Long Track World Champion 1971, 1972, 1976 R/Up 1974, 1975 World Pairs Champion 1969, 1970 R/Up 1971, 1972, 1978, 1981 Speedway World Team Cup Champion 1968, 1971, 1972, 1979 European Champion 1966, 1970, 1971, 1975 British Champion 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972 Intercontinental Champion 1975 New Zealand Champion 1974, 1981 New Zealand Long Track Champion 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. World long track speed record. His bike reached 144.666km/h 1986 Auckland NZ New Zealand South Island Champion 1977, 1981, 1983 Australasian Champion 1977, 1981 Australasian Grand Prix winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Sunday Times King of Claremont winner 1973, 1980, 1981, 1983 British-Nordic Champion 1968, 1971 British League Riders Champion 1971, 1973 Embassy Internationale Winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Northern Riders Champion 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1980 Provincial League Riders Champion 1963, 1964 Lubos Tomicek Memorial Trophy Winner 1971, 1972, 1973, 1979 Silver Sash Match Race Champion 1968, 1969 Golden Helmet Match Race Champion 1970 Scottish Open Champion 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Scotianapolis Winner 1969, 1970 Welsh Open Champion 1964, 1973 Westernapolis Winner 1968, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 Leningrad Cup (USSR) Winner 1969 Lokeren Memorial Trophy Winner 1970 Golden Key of Bremen 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Australian Long Track Champion 1962 Victorian State Champion (Australia) 1962, 1963 Queensland State Champion (Australia) 1962 Western Australian State Champion 1973 Yorkshire Television Trophy 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980 Lada Indoor International 1979 British Long Track Champion 1980 World Champion of Champions Match Race Series 1989 South Australian 150 Jubilee Trophy 1986

@bazookajoethompson3407 3 жыл бұрын

Epic!

@JohnSmith-rs9zc 5 жыл бұрын

Still got my 1973 Husky 125WR, still got my parts receipt signed by you, Thanks Malcolm, you were and still are a true legend to my generation

@granby607 5 жыл бұрын

Fell in love with motorcycles watching “On Any Sunday “ back in 1972. Last weekend managed to win the +50 yr old expert class in a local Enduro. Thanks Malcolm.

@holmes1956O 5 жыл бұрын

granby607 congrats big thumbs up keep riding and keep winning

@ocavant 5 жыл бұрын

I think I saw that movie 6 times that first week it opened. Still one of my fav. movies of all time!

@187656thomas 3 жыл бұрын

i saw this moive 1975 in hong kong. i love trail bike, we got a yamaha ty175 even we are too young to got a driving license at that moment .

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

granby607 I used to race in district 37 in Southern Ca.. loved the Enduros. Been to Saddleback Park many times wan watch the pros like Rodger Decoster Brad Lackey, and the rest of the Europeans. 50 + and you won? Way to go. I haven't raced or rode a bike since 1976. i miss it so much. I moved up here to Oregon and they plenty of forests but I'll take the Mohave Desert any day. Keep it up. Where do you hail from.

@charliemartin5482 3 жыл бұрын

In 1970 i moved to Bend Oregon .They had the high desert 100 east of Bend in the desert .I remember seeing they would start a pile of tires on fire and they would race for them !

@jamesellis5549 5 жыл бұрын

wouldn't you love to sit down with him and just talk bikes and hear his stories.I could listen for days.

@jaredmasten1591 5 жыл бұрын

james ellis Oddly enough, one day in Baja I ran into Malcom. I didn’t know who he was ( even though I watched on any Sunday). He approached us an spent close to a hour marking up our map,,,,showing the best goat trails in Baja. It was a amazing experience an he is as cool as you imagine!!

@leewaken5059 5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Ellis 1975 SX champion???? : )

@walterkersting1362 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@phoneone1371 4 жыл бұрын

FACT ill buy the wiskey and tape recorder the smithsonian should be meeting with him over his bikes

@dirtydave2691 6 жыл бұрын

He was our hero as little kids in the early 70's. No telling how many thousands and thousands of us he inspired to ride off road!

@brandongardner3073 4 жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah angry, I'm 62 and used to read about him in the Bike mags when I was a kid, is He still alive do you know, And if so how Old would He be?

@brianbelton3605 4 жыл бұрын

So true I can name 30.. . . all still close friends

@nwdualsport 4 жыл бұрын

He is a legend and inspired us all back then!

@jeffro7p202 3 жыл бұрын

Yep back when i was a kid i remember my dad going on and on about malcolm . Hell my dad is in his mid 70s now and still talks about malcolm.

@dirtydave2691 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandongardner3073 He is alive and around 79. I'm 55 and still ride. Went woods riding in Kentucky yesterday.

@jakebrakebill 5 жыл бұрын

Wow just stumbled on to this video. I grew up in Colton, in the late 50's 60's and 70's and road at Rattle Snake, Little Mountain and the Devore area. Up Cajon and Lyle Creek. Reche Canyon and San Timoteo Canyon. The third bike I owned was a 175 Yamaha and I took it to the good old K&N down on La Cadena to have the points adjusted. While standing there waiting, I peer into the shop and it's Malcolm doing the work. I think he was just helping out the guys, at the time. Talk about seeing your hero, when he was done, he took it for a test ride down the street and even B.S.'s with me when he was done. I swore I'd never sell that bike. Even then in the very early 70's I had no idea what Malcolm would become. I was 15 years old then and 62 now and kind of forgot about those days. Who ever is responsible for this video, thanks it took me bad to a simpler and funner time in my life, AKA the good old days...…..

@dastardlyexperiments 6 жыл бұрын

Malcolm you are the essence of motorcycling. A huge thank you for being amazing and for all you have done.

@Titantramp4u 5 жыл бұрын

Who the hell could give this awesome rider a thumbs down?

@markbuhr5369 5 жыл бұрын

It was Barbra Boxer or Dianne Feinstein or .... I think, they shut down CA deserts. World of libs we live in, I goo99led with no results (flippin libs, goo99le also)

@Bobby-kw4qp 9 ай бұрын

All his adversaries that had to eat the dirt from his back wheel through the full coarse.

@dano4572 5 жыл бұрын

He gets the motor runnin, and his face lit up with that big Malcolm Smith, ear to ear, giant smile!! I clapped and cried, he's was my hero back then. hero. just sayin

@thomasrose6962 5 жыл бұрын

i agree dano i smiled ( and cried) at the memories

@Fireballsocal 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm's smile when the buggy fired has been repeated a thousand times by a thousand people over the years. It's part of the magic of our sport. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us Malcolm.

@jeffsmith3157 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Smith, one of the nicest guys on the planet.

@MalcolmSmithMotorsports 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff, we will be sure to share your kind words with Malcolm!

@unclequack5445 5 жыл бұрын

One of the toughest guys also.

@leewaken5059 5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Smith 2 time world MX champion???? : )

@64Pete 10 ай бұрын

G'day Malcolm, I met you in 1977 at Dungog, NSW Australia, at the Forest 300 enduro, which, of course, you won. I asked you for your autograph, which you gave, and you shook my hand. I was 13 years old. I've never forgotten it. ✌🇦🇺

@darryllspalding9680 Жыл бұрын

Man I’m gonna be 60 real soon , Malcolm, Marty, McQueen, Just a kid in Australia and heard of these blokes, 52 years later , still ridin man.

@brucebello9892 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm you won’t remember me but you were so helpful to me and my friends from the Crestline MC, we all bought our Husky’s from you and you were always there to help us, God bless

@steverolfeca 5 жыл бұрын

One of the things that always struck me about Malcolm, was that huge grin. No matter how rough the course or how dusty, virtually every action shot captured his enthusiasm and delight...

@jianoconnor8414 5 жыл бұрын

Cool Malcolm. Very inspiring. And guys Malcolm has built a few Orphanages in Mexico . What an awesome human being indeed !

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

You can't keep a good man down.

@supertramp6011 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome guy,thanks for sharing that.

@240LTS 5 жыл бұрын

Started riding a 1969 Honda z50 my parents bought me for $300.00 on Christmas Eve. I was so excited I could't stand it. I still have that bike. Sept. 17, 2018. Thank you Mom and Dad. Started racing and old Yamaha enduro w/electric start in the125cc class District 7 Moto-X. Moved to 250cc class riding a 1975 Maico then a 1976 and a 1978 Maico. Best years of my (single) life. Hare Scrambles started with a 1980 Yamaha IT175 and also rode Enduros and Dave Coombs 100 Mile Series. All through my racing/riding years Malcolm Smith was and still is bigger than life. My friend, Mark Lambert (qualified for the ISDE in Holland) got to meet Malcolm years ago at a gathering, not really sure when or where but it was a great day for Mark. Malcolm Smith will always be at the top of my list in the motorcycle field with all his accomplishments and demeanor. His story should be told far and wide. This man should never be forgotten. He made dirt bike racing what it is today. Jeff Streett .

@pinslayer4579 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be 66 next month still ridin and He is still one of my heroes......... Thanks Malcolm life's been a great ride so far....

@mobiledetail4you 5 жыл бұрын

Raced ten Baja 1000’s and Baja 500’s This man is a the ultimate mans man... LEGEND.

@daveknife7 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Smith is a legend. Anyone giving this video a thumbs down is a fool.

@willian.direction6740 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the bit in On Any Sunday when he rode up the hill climb turned around and rode back down. Nice to hear a living legend talk about his life with out any bragging at all.

@chuckdehart9924 5 жыл бұрын

He forgot to turn his gas on.

@haraldalbrecht6133 4 жыл бұрын

I Love him too ! Greetings, Harald , Germany 💪🏻

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy to se all these guys getting turned in to Malcolm Smith. Sounds like we all had a great time seeing him.

@antoniodamobsta 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinquinn3763 Malcolm Smith is a legend, best rider in the 70s!

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

@@antoniodamobsta Don't forget J N Roberts. He was just south of Smith.

@stephenmiller5023 Жыл бұрын

Just saw this video today on 11-3-2022 & have to say Malcolm was my hero from the moment I first saw him in “ On Any Sunday “ 😊. Glad he stayed the course of his love for motorcycles and his collection & stories are priceless. Thanks for sharing this with us. 👍

@mc1dash1b 5 жыл бұрын

I almost can't believe i'm hearing it all from the man himself. It always seemed apt to me that the greatest rider is so normal and unassuming. His life is like a movie, he is so cool!

@bryanberesford7521 4 жыл бұрын

Wow..that was truly wonderful,first learnt of this great man when I was around 12 years of age here in England,I was racing schoolboy motox..at our end of season presentation evening,they showed the seminal motorbike docu movie "on any Sunday" both the film and Malcolm left a life long memory with me, this man is a true legend, I was also lucky enough to be in Anehiem California, approximately 18 years ago, I was in an off motorcycle store and asked if there were any off road events on that weekend,only to be told that the Elsinore 500 was on.. otherwise known as the "Harvest Mushman 500".. those that know will know why it was called that, I attended the race with my future wife, I can't tell just how emotional it was for me, to be standing on those same streets I had seen back in England as a small boy,to top it all,me and my wife got invited into the team green race truck when they heard my story of how I ended up at the race, and for good measure,we was invited into the winners enclosed at the end of the race,got pictures with Shane Watts and the Trophy,we was the only members of the public in there, surreal, thank you Malcolm for the memories,thank you America and Team Green for the once in a lifetime dream come true 👍

@bryanberesford7521 4 жыл бұрын

"Harvey Mushman..damn auto correct 😁😁😁

@savage22bolt32 Жыл бұрын

@@bryanberesford7521 we knew who you meant! And tangs for sharing your story with us! Edit: Will ya look at that? I meant Thanks - not tangs! Auto fill sucks. Anyone know how to turn it off?

@EarthSurferUSA Жыл бұрын

Now see, you came to the USA as a foreigner, and were "privileged", (people with like recreational interests,---cool), so your good story flies in the face of our education system/media telling kids that Americans, (who came from all over the world), hate foreigners. Myself, I am pretty glad my Great Grand parents moved here from Poland. Part of a good life man, good life. :)

@noelwarner1235 10 ай бұрын

A humble man still doing what he loves after all these years and living the dream what more could any of us wish for

@chrismoody1342 Жыл бұрын

As a teen of the 60’ and 70’s Malcom was a off-road God in those days to me. A gentleman in my neighborhood had not one but two Husky 360s that I would just drool over them bikes, with me on a lowly 100cc Honda. Later on I bought a real bike, a 73’ Honda CR250M Elsinore, first in the state. Now I was just like Steve McQueen, Malcom’s riding buddy “On any Sunday.” That is all I did as a kid, ride and ride and ride, rain or shine, mud or snow, just as fast as that bike would go. Still riding today after 55 years. So grateful for this tribute to my childhood hero.

@bongodave13 3 жыл бұрын

At the time, that was the best dirt bike out there. It's gorgeous.

@brokendown63 4 жыл бұрын

Malcolm used to let us ride the practice Track he had on his property when I was a kid back in the 70's. He's is definitely one of the nicest guys I've ever met and watching him ride was something I'll never forget. We broke a lot of bones back then trying to ride like Malcolm, shit I still do!

@monkeytennislee2493 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to his story’s all day ,what an amazing guy.

@supertramp6011 3 жыл бұрын

Makes it all sound so easy,what a legend,lovely bloke.

@cccccc5398 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm. When I was growing up in the Dirt Bike nation. I got a Husqvarna 125CR because of you and your influence at the time for Husqvarna motorcycles I Thank You...we never met, however, you tought me a lot.

@mattcuddy814 4 жыл бұрын

I found a 1967 Husky MF250 with a magneto and left side crankshaft from the Sportsman in an old gas station in Burbank that was being torn down. The bike looked like someone parked it in 1967 after a long ride, and left it there. It had an English 400x19 Dunlop Trials tire on the front, and a brake light switch on the swingarm. Serial number 000315. I got a license plate for it, and scared the bejezus out of myself because the thing was a rocket ship on the street. Also shifted on the right side, which caused a few thrilling moments. It was a tiny bike for a 250. I'm sure it was a desert racer because of the magneto with a lighting coil. What a find. After I got paralyzed I sold it to some guy in Italy for two grand. Should have kept it. At the "Monster of Motocross" Halloween show I got a pic of Malcolm and me in the foyer of the theater. We grew up the same way.

@kenwalz7231 5 жыл бұрын

One true legend .... a racer and a great aftermarket parts manufacturer. I still wear his MSR clothes riding and they are decades old now.....everything about him is quality...one of a kind!

@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 4 жыл бұрын

Vizor-Vu here, best cycle rear view mirror on this planet.

@G58 3 жыл бұрын

I began reading about you in Motorcycle News in the UK back in 1971. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, memories and experience.

@christopherdavison652 2 жыл бұрын

I rode bikes as a kid in the early 70's. Malcom was a hero to all of us kids. Still is.

@GrtSatan 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm has heroes? Not hard to believe that a man as legendary for being nice as well as being one of the greatest racers of all time would have so many wonderful memorie to share.

@brandonsayer7631 2 ай бұрын

If i didn't see malcolm and mert andall the guys from on any Sunday i dont think id ever have ridden. I was four years old. My friends all wanted to watch Disney..... Id keep watching on any Sunday.....still do. Ill pull it out twice a year at least. Thanks for Lighting my fire.

@brandongardner3073 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 62 and remember him when I was a kid, He bought a New Level Of riding to dirt bikes, He was ahead of his Time, he's such a gentleman and his love of dirtbikes is still As strong As ever, I would love to Go to the USA and meet him.

@owenminor 10 ай бұрын

Malcom Smith. You've been my hero. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

@bgjb-r1499 Жыл бұрын

Terrific story. I consider people like Malcom a U.S. treasurer. God bless.

@jdean2131 2 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Smith is an American Legend…..nothing short of an American Hero!…God Bless and Godspeed!

@mattf49006 Жыл бұрын

Malcom is nothing less than a Icon ...met him a few times ar races...you couldn't ask for a ambassador for our sport..or a nicer guy

@remotecontrol9874 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the 70s my buddies and I went to K&N and they always gave us stickers. Later Malcolm opened his shop near our house. When I started racing in the 80s his shop was my first sponsor. Malcolm is a legend.

@johnmoore3930 3 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of meeting the man in 1972 at his shop... I was 15 and convinced my mom to drive me from Redlands. Bought a knobby tire there for my Honda SL100. A couple years later I was working in a motorcycle shop and racing for them... switched to another dealer across town and raced for them til 1984 until i moved to another state and again... worked and raced in and for a shop... Thank you Malcolm for taking a couple minutes to inspire a kid... btw that radio control car is a Tamiya Rough Rider... i got mine in 1984 after i had to quit racing for the year due to an injury... i raced rc cars for many years, still have over 30 of em

@mobylas 5 жыл бұрын

who are the suckers with thumb down ? Darn no good´s, never accomplished anything....... Malcom thanks......

@iraqattacks 5 жыл бұрын

that would be the gay snowflakes

@jianoconnor8414 5 жыл бұрын

Ah that's just 13 muggles with text thumb probably. Too much living of life here for them !

@holmes1956O 5 жыл бұрын

Too many out there that dont even know who he is. He is a good friend of a friend and they are both legends but almost knowone knows who Helmut Classen is

@donpizzo8963 5 жыл бұрын

Helmut ? - Vintage Speedy

@holmes1956O 5 жыл бұрын

Don Pizzo yes that is the man

@brendtoconnell6119 2 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Smith is the name and the man that introduced the art and endurance of off road racing in the United States. Even though the technology has evolved in Enduro, I still enjoy watching documentaries of John Penton, Malcolm Smith, and the list goes on. Thank you Malcolm for keeping us riding.

@georgewhitehead8185 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 1967 I used to go into see Malcom Smith at K & N Motorcycles, and buy spark plugs, etc. from him. And I clearly remember his broken left leg, and how he still was working on motorcycles. I was riding a Yamaha 250 (a street bike) from Loma Linda to La Sierra and back, every day, and I rode on the freeway, wide open, and red hot, and used to get fabulous mileage on my plugs. He ask me, "how do you get such good mileage on your plugs?" and I told him...riding on the freeway, going wide open, and red hot, and he just just got that famous big grin of his all over his face. I feel fortunate to have known such a fine gentleman, and such a gifted, and outstanding motorcyclist.

@markkraus3598 3 жыл бұрын

What a cool old guy ! In the early 70s I had a Husky 250WR & my dad had a 360 2 speed . What great bikes!! We used to get a LOT of parts & gear from Malcolm Smith then . Thanks for a great video & whoever did the thumbs down hasn’t got a clue ,

@doonsbury9656 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching Malcolm ride....because you just sit back and say "Man, no one can ride a bike like this guy"! Genuine legend and a genuine nice guy!

@qtubin 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to his stories all day. What an American Icon. Look up Bad Ass in the dictionary and you will see that man.

@williamhoffmann8639 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Mr Smith !!! You are my Idol and the reason I still ride today you sold me on Husky's !!! I am 64 and Still ride ADV Bikes don't think I will ever stop... Yours Great fully William Hoffmann.

@planpitz4190 4 жыл бұрын

A childhood motocross hero of mine...a life long of racing taking all those hits on the spine while riding and jumping over bumps specially in the sitting position while racing the Baja must have taken its toll on his body ..I wish MS all the best .

@bobburns5856 5 жыл бұрын

Was fortunate to see him ride by a few days in ISDT 73 Lenox Massachusetts. At that time already a legend. Now Legendary. Always a champion. Everyday a gentleman. Thank you for this wonderful video.

@buggiwhip 6 жыл бұрын

When I was in the air force at Riverside - Malcolm fixed my bike a couple times at K&N. At that time I didn't know how special he was... to me he was just that hard driving, service guy with the gimpy left leg. In subsequent years I ran into him at 2 day qualifiers and on the Enduro Circuit here in Colorado. I've only watched "On Any Sunday" about 100 times... ha! I too, raced and trail rode a 1971 400 Husky till I wore it out. --- Rode the dirt bikes for 46 years then moved on to buggies as the number of metal parts in my body reached the terminal maximum ... Ha!

@2fas4me2 6 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent man! He was a phantom of my youth. Stickers, cycle stories, my dad riding all those years and bikes ago and me just dreaming of the good old days in California. Ridgecrest. Dad's club "The Sandblasters." Desert racing. Barstow to Vegas. Dirt. Dust. Smoke. Laughter. Thanks for the flashback!

@dirtberger4533 Жыл бұрын

Malcolm is the person who got me into a life long love for Dirt Bike riding , racing and joining the Lobo's MC out of Oregon. Thank you Malcolm. I finally just got a new 2023 Husqvarna 300te a couple weeks ago.

@DustyOyster 4 жыл бұрын

I raced a 650 Triumph desert sled back in the early 60s. I traded it even for an almost new 250cc greeves. Like Malcom said in the video, the Greeves was better handling, lighter and could be ridden faster. Thanks, Malcom for the video. It brought back some very fond memories.

@claudebaron9334 Жыл бұрын

True legend who should deserve way more praises for what he has done ! Thank you very much Sir ! 👍👍👍

@240LTS 5 жыл бұрын

I want to give a "LIKE" and a "Thumbs Up" to every post !!!! So glad I found this. In 1972, District 7 Annual Blue Gray Moto-X at Diecraft, Sparks, MD. Saturday night they showed "On Any Sunday" on a big plywood screen out in a field. We sat on top of my Dad's Amway Ford van and watched it in all our glory dreaming one day we would be as good as Malcolm even if in our own minds. He was and still is bigger than life in the dirt bike world. .

@CamperKev Жыл бұрын

A motorcycle legend, that never lost his passion. A gentleman to be admired. Well done, kind Sir..................

@khcopter 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm is the man the best of the best!! And also my hero!!

@davebruton5731 Жыл бұрын

Malcolm is a legend ! I watched him on the TV when I was a kid . He created quite a stir with kids and parents . Mom ...Dad , can I get one ? Always loved to watch him ride that husky .

@EBthere 5 жыл бұрын

This was the most enjoyable video I've seen in a long time. I was getting ready for bed when this video popped up - well, I wasn't tired any longer and I sure am glad I watched it. I'm wide awake now and I've got a smile on my face. It's hard to add anything that hasn't already been said about this man, but it's good to see his face and listen to his stories. Thank you Malcolm.

@garychandler4296 5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

@MrGaryGG48 5 жыл бұрын

EBthere... I don't know how I could possibly watch one of Malcolm's videos, racing type or any other, and not have a matching "...smile on my face!!" It's just infectious!

@mtl-ss1538 3 жыл бұрын

@@garychandler4296 15 x world championships. - Kiwi ace ;- Ivan Mauger - OBE & MBE. World Champion: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1979 - R/Up 1971, 1973, 1974 New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year (Halberg Award) 1977 and 1979 & Still NO knighthood. Long Track World Champion 1971, 1972, 1976 R/Up 1974, 1975 World Pairs Champion 1969, 1970 R/Up 1971, 1972, 1978, 1981 Speedway World Team Cup Champion 1968, 1971, 1972, 1979 European Champion 1966, 1970, 1971, 1975 British Champion 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972 www.nzonscreen.com/title/circuits-of-gold-1987. Gold, - World Speedway Champion got a gold-plated Jawa 500 bike, which was done for him by two American fans after winning his third consecutive title. New Zealand Champion 1974, 1981 New Zealand Long Track Champion 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986. World long track speed record. His bike reached 144.666km/h 1986 Auckland NZ New Zealand South Island Champion 1977, 1981, 1983 Australasian Champion 1977, 1981 Australasian Grand Prix winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Sunday Times King of Claremont winner 1973, 1980, 1981, 1983 British-Nordic Champion 1968, 1971 British League Riders Champion 1971, 1973 Embassy Internationale Winner 1970, 1971, 1972 Northern Riders Champion 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1980 Provincial League Riders Champion 1963, 1964 Lubos Tomicek Memorial Trophy Winner 1971, 1972, 1973, 1979 Silver Sash Match Race Champion 1968, 1969 Golden Helmet Match Race Champion 1970 Scottish Open Champion 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Scotianapolis Winner 1969, 1970 Welsh Open Champion 1964, 1973 Westernapolis Winner 1968, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 Leningrad Cup (USSR) Winner 1969 Lokeren Memorial Trophy Winner 1970 Golden Key of Bremen 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Australian Long Track Champion 1962 Victorian State Champion (Australia) 1962, 1963 Queensland State Champion (Australia) 1962 Western Australian State Champion 1973 Yorkshire Television Trophy 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980 Lada Indoor International 1979 British Long Track Champion 1980 World Champion of Champions Match Race Series 1989 South Australian 150 Jubilee Trophy 1986 www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ivan-mauger-speedway-champs-collection-to-be-auctioned-by-bonhams-20170915-gyihwt.htm

@waltbennett5503 Жыл бұрын

Hello Malcolm! I really hope you see this! I met you around 1967 when you were the mechanic at the Riverside, CA BSA dealer and I was stationed at March AFB. You made BSA USA pony up for warranty repair costs when my Lightning cracked a piston skirt from an out of round liner. Still haven't forgotten what a quality man you are (wish I could say the same about BSA!). Hope you're doing well!

@thenobleandmightybeaver4411 5 жыл бұрын

This man is a legend and a gentleman. He has always exuded the spirit of enduro. He reminds me of other great sports legends like Gordie Howe.

@thejerseyj1636 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Quiet and unassuming, but a full blown king of his sport.

@maicomasherlarry6106 4 жыл бұрын

Macomb, you are why i bought a brand new 1972 Husky Enduro Sport. Thanks I had so much fun on that bike. Rode my first Motocross on it in 72 I got two 11th's and a 6th out of 30 riders,I started getting the hang of it.

@Derrick6162 5 ай бұрын

Malcolm Smith was one of my heroes back in the 70s. I had 2 Huskys later on. I had linesman boots, too. High-school riders used to poke fun of me for my boots, but I gave them a lesson when we got on the dirt...

@bogthing1 5 жыл бұрын

45 years later, and I'm still pissed I wasn't able to go to the ISDT in '73...awesome video, brings back so many memories. Thank you.

@1961fairlane500 6 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege and honor to meet and ride with Malcolm back in Oct. '93 at a dealer promo in Muenster Texas. He was my childhood hero and still is to this day! That was an amazing experience!!

@breakawaymotorsports 4 жыл бұрын

"My first gold medal was in Poland...." The MAN! The reason I bought a new 1974 WR250, and glass goggles was Malcolm. Saw him ride in 1973 ISDT in Ma.I crashed into my best friend the same reason..went back look for him. I didn't get hurt as bad as Malcolm. My initials are MS too and bought a lot of your gear..mainly because it was the best! Loved the bump and run story. What a career. Bless you!

@RonWinter335 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff...Malcolm is a legend. I had a 1968 BSA Victor 441 that was the funnest bike ever...for 15 miles. And then your hands and arms would be numb from the shaking / vibration.

@brieneaton8578 5 жыл бұрын

Ron Winter: Yeah , I know, LOL. I had a 1967 BSA Thunderbolt . I could make it for 150 miles , and then every part of you was numbed !

@RonWinter335 5 жыл бұрын

Brian Eaton Awesome short ride bikes if you could start them without spraining an ankle!

@MrGaryGG48 5 жыл бұрын

Ron, I suspect that "vibration-thing" was an English specialty. A friend of mine back in '67, had a Triumph Bonneville 650 and we used to ride together as often as possible. I was riding a "Cafe Racer" Yamaha 350 YR-1. Mike would kick that Triumph over and let it idle to warm-up. I'd call him back over to tell him, "quick...rev it up before the front wheel falls off!!" He'd just flip me off and go lookin' for another beer!! ;^)

@gladegoodrich2297 3 жыл бұрын

Stopped by his store in the early 70s to meet my hero Malcolm Smith. Walked in and there he was talking to a guy. At that moment I realized who he was talking to, Parneli Jones. He was there picking up his new Husky. I just stood there in awe , watching these two heroes. Not wanting to interrupt by introducing myself I left. Never got another chance to meet Malcolm.

@tonyjones6904 7 ай бұрын

I was 10 years old when On Any Sunday came out right around the same time as Gone in 60 Seconds and vanishing point those were the best movies when I was a kid that there was thank you very much Malcolm Smith for everything God bless your heart and that big smile you used to always wear

@scottyboy7462 4 жыл бұрын

He reminds of my Dad. Teary eyed as I write this.

@supertramp6011 3 жыл бұрын

👌😢 got ya bro,same here. Don’t make guys like this anymore.

@disyokerr 5 жыл бұрын

I have my first Petto protector when I was 17 Honda plastic And says Malcom Smtih, we called Malcon Esmit Back in Venezuela 1979 country I expend 14 years of my life ryding motocross, , I say to my self one day I will know this guy in person. I did ones I walk in the store at 91fwy in California, he was siiting in his office I just say Hello to him , enogh for me , I did not speak english back then. I go there to his bike store ,some times , since I moved to Lo Angeles years ago, a little american dream come thrue, Like him I guess I did not know Hi is or was canadian....Great guy , pioneer, smart.

@seniorelzappo9919 3 жыл бұрын

To my great shame after years of motorcycle enthusiasm I had never heard of Malcolm.. But now I do! What a wonderful Gentleman , Thankyou..

@petergambier 4 жыл бұрын

What a great bunch of stories from Mr Smiths racing days. I had about 12 different bikes over the years, my biggest was a 1986 Triumph 750, my oldest was a 1954 (I think) AJS 350 single and the fastest bike was a Suzuki GT380, it just kept on going, no matter how many crashes it went through and what I did to it, you just bent it back into shape and off you rode. The nicest looking machine that Malcolm talked about was the 1974 Triumph Tiger 500, what a beauty, I wonder what they ride like and cost? Malcolm's leather tool bag with the 'common sense fasteners' was a great idea and he made an excellent point about the glass goggles over the plastic shield. In the 1980's & 90's there were so many more insects and after a half hour journey your car windscreen or bike visor or goggles had hundreds of insect hits dotted all over, one time, a wasp flew down inside my jacket and worked it's way to my arse cheek, I actually got stung after I got off the bike, and dread to think what might have happened being stung on the bell-end at speed on a motorway. Nowadays there are too few of the little critters and hardly any insects strikes on screens anymore, I never imagined that chemical farming practices would kill them all off.

@jimh.5286 5 жыл бұрын

In about 1967 I was taking my Yamaha 250 to K&N Motorcycles in Colton, CA for repairs. Malcolm Smith was the mechanic there who worked on my bike. I was a dumb kid, with no money and a beat-up, crappy motorcycle, but Malcolm always treated me with kindness and respect. He's a great guy - thanks Malcolm! Confession: Malcolm advised me to be sure to install my new pistons into the correct re-bored cylinders...but in an excited rush I took the pistons out of their respective, marked boxes and got them mixed up! Oops...sorry Malcolm. (Well, at least I had a 50/50 chance of getting the pistons in the correct cylinders).

@user-df2oh8uk3u 3 ай бұрын

I like your story's I watch you race on any Sunday you came a long way brother God bless

@rodneycaupp5962 4 жыл бұрын

Malcolm is one nice guy... thanks for sharing your story. I grinned to much watching this, and my old face is tired now. I rode from 1965, age 15 on. Sweet memories.

@markroberts1301 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Malcolm for taking the time to do this for us!

@robinking6201 3 жыл бұрын

This man is walking history , with some classic Swedish , Italian ,and British motorcycles.

@thewatcher5271 4 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Smith Is One Of My Heroes. I Was 13 In '71 When I Got My Trail 70 & Remember Reading About Him In The Various Motorcycle Magazines. The Segment On Malcolm Smith In El Escorial Spain Is My Favorite Part Of On Any Sunday . . .

@garychandler4296 5 жыл бұрын

I relived On Any Sunday watching this! Anyone catch the tank paint on that Greaves? Wow. Glad to see those legend of a man still wrenching. I turned 659th yesterday and love my performance modded Harley, for mountain riding - at speeeed! "if the boards ain't sparkin', you're just parkin'!" Also, "You don't stop playing because you got old, you got old because you stopped playin'!"

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't Greevs have a forest green tank?

@kevinquinn3763 3 жыл бұрын

You not really 659 years old are you. Man how do you do it. Kevin Quinn

@6VIERTE9 3 жыл бұрын

This man is amazing and I didnt think to just click on the video scrolling through but with a love for motorcycles this man made my day. A hero. You are the man Malcolm

@N-Scale 2 жыл бұрын

While I never achieved Malcolm's stature and fame, I did follow a lot of what he did in his younger days and simply have had fun with bikes all my life. We went a slightly different path and sold Husqvarna Sewing Machines. I still have a copy of On Any Sunday and watch it regularly. I to got into fixing old bikes. Mostly small Honda Trail 90's and BMW bikes. I even had a single seat buggy at one time. Malcolm, I always looked up to you and all the friends you had and you kept me out of a lot of trouble when I was young. Mike Fifer BSA 500 Victor from Joe Turney BSA in Albuquerque NM

@johnburke2285 Жыл бұрын

I have so much admiration for Malcolm for so many reasons. I met him at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering a few years ago. I just wanted to shake his hand. I lived in Riverside during my college years and visited / bought at his store for many years.

@scorpio4713 2 жыл бұрын

Remember watching him ride in the international six day trials back in the 70s. Always had a smile on his face. Everyone loved him...

@glennschanel1962 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you got to Live Your Dream Malcolm

@lbracknell 4 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing/hearing Malcolm explain how he progressed from an enthusiast, to semi-pro, then Pro. I'm past my prime too, but I learned a lot and had much fun, while in my 20s and into my 30s, riding off-road in enduros, hare scrambles, poker runs, and just riding with friends. After a stint in the Air Force, I had a Rokon dealership, operating out of an auto garage, until Rokon went belly up. They had several innovations before other brands adopted them. They were very durable, winning ISDTs and enduros. Many good memories.

@chopperhehehe 4 жыл бұрын

What a true legend loved listening to this guy. Total respect 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🎣😁✌️

@danjohnson6292 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm, as a kid you were my hero. Just thought you should know.

@Bigdog302V8 5 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone Thumb Down Malcolm Smith? this man is indeed a legend. I highly recommend watching On Any Sunday to see Malcolm Smith and Steve McQueen racing Motorcycles. the best Motorcycle documentary ever made! in it You can See Malcolm racing back when he was in his Prime!