History of 950A in the Dakar?

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by fmfpunk, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. Chadd

    Chadd I live in the wrong place

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    Yeah they get ate by the fucking alligator hiding in the shallows. :dllama
  2. ciedema

    ciedema мотоциклист

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    So to actually answer the question that was asked.

    The 950 was banned from 2005 onwards:

    Here are some links:
    http://www.dakar.com/2004/presentationus/r3_nouveautesreglement.html
    http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41063
    http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/text/topic/99906-1.html
    http://forums.yahoo5.us/thread-45550-1-1.html


    As for those arguing about Dakar history this might be a good start

    http://www.dakar.com/2011/DAK/presentation/docs/historique-dakar-1979-2009_us.pdf

    I hope they help.
  3. fmfpunk

    fmfpunk Hooligan in training

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    Thank you.
  4. cool dude

    cool dude Been here awhile

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  5. Pete640

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    There are a couple of really good pics of FM riding that bike in the dunes kicking around here somewhere. Moves it like it was an enduro..
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    johnno950 Long timer

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