1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Bruce Brown passed @ 80 (On any Sunday)

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by ruwfo, Dec 13, 2017.

  1. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    ruwfo, Dec 13, 2017
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  2. moto_surfer Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chinook, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430XC/ Silver Streak/TE300
    As a surfer and motorcycle enthusiast I was saddened to learn that as well. What a full life he lived and I'm so grateful to the legacy he left. I own all of his surf films and a couple renditions of On Any Sunday, they are kept in our camper to watch when we are on a surf or moto trip. His quirky narration and humor gave us a glimpse of the innocent bygone days(in my case) before Hollywood and the media gobbled up the surf and motorcycle culture and turned them into profit margins. Genuine dedication to get "the shot" and a filming style that put you right there in the moment before go-pros and drones. Godspeed Bruce and thank you for making the world a better place!
    moto_surfer, Dec 13, 2017
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  3. DeathFromAbove My Cat Says AREAR!

    Location:
    North New Jersey
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    70,71 360 8s 72,74 450 73 360 73 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    66 Triumph Trophy 99 ZRX1100
    When I was a boy, my brother and I would ride our skateboards from Santa Ana Heights to the Mesa Theater to watch His films. The trip home was always us trying to imitate the surfers. That was a great time. RIP Bruce/Brother. Ride that wave and don't kick out.
    DeathFromAbove, Dec 13, 2017
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  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Bruce Brown is responsible for making me what I am today....an over the hill motorcycle nut.:cheers:
    Dirtdame, Dec 13, 2017
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  5. dingodog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The Garden State, Au
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '73 CR125, '82 WR250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    XC150
    That movie etched into my mind the name Malcolm Smith, ISDE, etc. When my boys were younger we watched it at least every 6 months, RIP
    dingodog, Dec 15, 2017
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  6. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Never knew or forgot who made that movie but I have to take my hat off for this guy .. After seeing his movie, I purchased a '76 CR 250 Husky a yr or so later and have ridden this brand ever since then to this very day; I'll finish off my riding days on a Husky due greatly to this mans' work ...

    That article has some funny stuff in there and I've always thought he inspired lots of people like me to ride Huskies but he might have had a much greater impact on USA motorcycle riding than I thought. Always sad to me to see elders like this guy go on their way. But he made his mark and contributed greatly.
    ray_ray, Dec 15, 2017
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  7. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Go and buy the updated versions of "On any Sunday" , there's "On Any Sunday revisted" & "On Any Sunday, the next chapter"

    They both have some great interviews with him and his son, besides a ton of footage that didn't make in to the original film.
    ruwfo, Dec 15, 2017
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  8. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    I own all the on any Sunday bruce brown videos. They have no clue how many they inspired along the way.
    I’m sure Bruce’s son will carry on the next versions of on any sunday.

    I think everyone’s alter ego wants to be Malcolm Smith or Steve McQueen. Even Mert Lawell on the dirt track. All the dirt track racers in that era were living on the edge for sure.
    Bigbill, Dec 17, 2017
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