page 2 Exclusive 1988 Uk World Trials photos
PHOTOS BY RICHARD BAKER
Steve Saunders 1986 Honda 250 parked up at the bottom on the hill climb , the first section at Butser. A great photo
Although the face is not clear , from the bib i believe this to Joan Freixas on the Merlin DG350. Makoto Sugitani the Japanese photographer stands behind. This section was one of the first sections after the hill climbs at Butser.
"Gaby" Gabino Renales powers up section at Butser
Tony Scarlet on the JCM
The legend that is Diego Bosis on the 88 Aprilia. Nasty section. I might try it this weekend and see if i can injure myself :)
I dont know who this rider is . For me the riding position is wrong. I cant see him getting to the top - oh no
But look here. "El rey" the king at work. Speed , poise , perfect position.Same team as Amos Nava gear
One of the last sections at Butser and Jordi isnt even in a sweat.Look at the focus and the race face . No chatting for Jordi , just work
A great clear photo of "DA MAN"
A great clear photo of "DA MAN"
A terrific photo . Here Michaud fights to stay upright. On his right there is a huge drop over big roots to the bottom. If he fell , his bike would be finished. Diego watches.
I love this photo the most. The Legend Eddy Lejeune struggles halfway up the steep climb. I have 5 of these Merlin and i cannot imagine he recovered from this , but i am not Eddy.Read about Eddy's works Merlin here
http://www.retrotrials.com/eddy-lejeunes-1988-factory-merlin-dg350-fius1.html
http://www.retrotrials.com/eddy-lejeunes-1988-factory-merlin-dg350-fius1.html
Another Brilliant photo from 1988 at Butser. This was an incredibly steep and loose hill. I went in search for the section and found it completely over grown , but it wont be for long We will be re running the 1988 World trial soon
Autograph hunting - can you recognise them . if you look , your see the names come out at you.