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.
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.
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.
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 !
Such a great video Malcolm!! Full of the stuff you never hear about. It's got the makings of a good Movie!! Get a 'script' going & go for your life Malcolm!
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-
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.
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.
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 !
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!!
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.
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 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
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)
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.
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
How could anyone not give Malcolm Smith 2 thumbs up, he is a champion, a legend, and clearly a great guy!! Thanks to Malcolm for sharing some of his personal stories!!
I love Malcolm Smith met him many of times matter of fact I bought a 2005 5:10 Husqvarna front of him and he autographed the tank which came from his shop he is cool as hell same as George Earl from uptown husky is a good
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.
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 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?
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. :)
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.
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...…..
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!
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
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. 👍
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
Born in '57. Washing bikes in a Yamaha shop when "On Any Sunday" came out. You were immediately my hero. Raced (mid-pack journeyman) everything AMA from 73 to 91, and screwed around always. I can't thank you enough for setting a young kid on fire!
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!
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!
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!
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 . . .
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.
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!! ;^)
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...
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.
"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!
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. .
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'!"
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.
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!
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.
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 He is or was canadian....Great guy , pioneer, smart.
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.
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 .
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.
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).
Malcom looks like he lived a full life. Its good to see him still talking about his experiences and that he is walking. I lost my left leg on a motocross track. Damn whoops will get you every time especially when you think you got the perfect line throught them. Be careful kids.
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!
How you could not like Malcolm is beyond me! I love seeing this , My dad said he road his Cushman scooter to the beach with Malcolm! The First time I did anything was in San Bernardino. St.Bernardine Hospital, Thanks for this video.
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!
In 1971 I bought a Husky 360 Enduro based on Malcolm's wins in the desert. All of my buddies were riding Hondas, Yamahas and Kawasaki's. No one could understand how I could pay 60 or 70 per cent more than their bikes cost, but it was worth every penny. Good looking, fast, stone reliable. The model I bought was an 8-speed which was the standard 4 speed with a 2-speed primary. I recognized a couple of them in the photos during the segment with the 360C enduro. The top speed, in high range, was in excess of 110 mph. I don't know if it went any faster because I didn't have the balls to look at the speedo. That was one great motorcycle.
@@johndef5075 my introduction to the modern 4Ts was a husaberg 450, and would pull 100MPH flat out. I only ever rode that fast on the flat and with w clear view. I can say, trees become blur. Couldn't imagine that speed in 1970 on a dirt bike.
I to bought my 360 cc 8 sp. Husky in 1971. What a ride. Rode it many enduros in the Mohave Desert. Could easily keep up with my brothers 400 cc Husky. I paid a little over $1,100. I grew up in Redondo Beach in S. Ca. Where you from Kraals. Kevin
@@kevinquinn3763 Kevin, I grew up in South Louisiana about 50 miles South of New Orleans. I rode the Mississippi River levees near my house and later rode the woods in North Western Louisiana. The New Orleans Husky dealer was a guy named Mike Burgess. He was one of the first Husky dealers around also the first Penton dealer around. He was asked to help them with the ISDT support in Europe and pre-rode the Baha 1000 course for them. I mistakenly did not buy my bike from him, but he was a great resource. I also had a Hodaka Ace 100. It was about as much fun as the Husky. I have stories too long for here. Thanks for replying.
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!!
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.
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!
@@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
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.
What idiot would give this a thumbs down? I saw "On any Sunday" over 100 times, Id thrown it on while working. Its so sad to see him as an older man. Malcolm was and is a Hero of the motorcycle world.
Other public figures should be as kind and helpful to the sport as this gracious example! I was lucky enough to spend time with him at Saboba invitational, very patient and kind even to a young unskilled rider like I was. Crazy story, my friends and I were riding a couple of years ago in Baja. First night pulled in about 8 o'clock dead tired and hungry to an out of the way place. Here comes this signature Smile (he should have the nickname MALCOLM SMILE) made me forget how tired and hungry I was. He didn't just avoid us but spent time encouraging us and was truly excited for our trip. Thanks Malcolm "SMILE"
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.
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.
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 .
What a great guy! My favorite movie? On Any Sunday of course. Malcolm and Steve McQueen inspired me to ride bikes better and faster and been doing that for 50 years! I'd be honored to sit around a fire and swap stories with him.
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
RIP....
Malcolm Smith,
1941 to 2024...
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An offroad legend.
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Godspeed
O ,, rest in peace, i did not know. great guy.
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.
I worked on the pit crew for Monark motorcycles at that Fort Hood 2 day. I got to see Malcom at 3 places along that course. Great memories.
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.
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.
Malcom Smith. You've been my hero. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
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 !
Such a great video Malcolm!! Full of the stuff you never hear about. It's got the makings of a good Movie!! Get a 'script' going & go for your life Malcolm!
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
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-
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....
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.
granby607 congrats big thumbs up keep riding and keep winning
I think I saw that movie 6 times that first week it opened. Still one of my fav. movies of all time!
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 .
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.
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 !
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!
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?
So true I can name 30.. . . all still close friends
He is a legend and inspired us all back then!
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.
@@brandongardner3073 He is alive and around 79. I'm 55 and still ride. Went woods riding in Kentucky yesterday.
Thank You for publishing these stories on YT.. It is super cool to hear Malcolm tell these stories!
wouldn't you love to sit down with him and just talk bikes and hear his stories.I could listen for days.
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!!
Jimmy Ellis 1975 SX champion???? : )
Yes.
FACT ill buy the wiskey and tape recorder the smithsonian should be meeting with him over his bikes
Malcolm Smith, one of the nicest guys on the planet.
Thanks Jeff, we will be sure to share your kind words with Malcolm!
One of the toughest guys also.
Jeff Smith 2 time world MX champion???? : )
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.
LOVE IT!!! Great story to have!
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.
Great story Mark, does He still ride at All do you know?
@@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
Epic!
I rode bikes as a kid in the early 70's. Malcom was a hero to all of us kids. Still is.
Malcolm Smith is a legend. Anyone giving this video a thumbs down is a fool.
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
Who the hell could give this awesome rider a thumbs down?
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)
All his adversaries that had to eat the dirt from his back wheel through the full coarse.
A humble man still doing what he loves after all these years and living the dream what more could any of us wish for
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.
Malcolm you are the essence of motorcycling. A huge thank you for being amazing and for all you have done.
As an 11 year old kid in Australia in 1971 watching On Any Sunday Malcolm Smith became my hero. Been riding motorcycles ever since.
And this is why i've been on motorcycles for44 years and god willing 25 more. Love the pioneers. Thank you sir
Thank you Malcolm for everything you did for the motorcycle industry!
RIP Malcolm, you were a force unto your self, my prayers to your family and loved ones. A life well lived.
Thanx Mr. Smith for sharing. For history.
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
i agree dano i smiled ( and cried) at the memories
I began reading about you in Motorcycle News in the UK back in 1971. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, memories and experience.
Cool Malcolm. Very inspiring. And guys Malcolm has built a few Orphanages in Mexico . What an awesome human being indeed !
You can't keep a good man down.
Awesome guy,thanks for sharing that.
How could anyone not give Malcolm Smith 2 thumbs up, he is a champion, a legend, and clearly a great guy!! Thanks to Malcolm for sharing some of his personal stories!!
I love Malcolm Smith met him many of times matter of fact I bought a 2005 5:10 Husqvarna front of him and he autographed the tank which came from his shop he is cool as hell same as George Earl from uptown husky is a good
True legend who should deserve way more praises for what he has done ! Thank you very much Sir ! 👍👍👍
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.
He forgot to turn his gas on.
I Love him too ! Greetings, Harald , Germany 💪🏻
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.
@@kevinquinn3763 Malcolm Smith is a legend, best rider in the 70s!
@@antoniodamobsta Don't forget J N Roberts. He was just south of Smith.
At the time, that was the best dirt bike out there. It's gorgeous.
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 👍
"Harvey Mushman..damn auto correct 😁😁😁
@@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?
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. :)
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.
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.
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...…..
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!
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
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. 👍
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.
I could listen to his story’s all day ,what an amazing guy.
Makes it all sound so easy,what a legend,lovely bloke.
Malcolm Smith is an American Legend…..nothing short of an American Hero!…God Bless and Godspeed!
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
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Raced ten Baja 1000’s and Baja 500’s This man is a the ultimate mans man... LEGEND.
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.
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.
In a field of Greats, Malcom is the GOAT. Mic drop....
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
Born in '57. Washing bikes in a Yamaha shop when "On Any Sunday" came out. You were immediately my hero. Raced (mid-pack journeyman) everything AMA from 73 to 91, and screwed around always. I can't thank you enough for setting a young kid on fire!
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!
I like your story's I watch you race on any Sunday you came a long way brother God bless
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!
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!
Vizor-Vu here, best cycle rear view mirror on this planet.
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.
Yes! Quiet and unassuming, but a full blown king of his sport.
RIP Malcolm, you sure had a positive impact on so many lives Including me.
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!
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 . . .
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.
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 !
Brian Eaton Awesome short ride bikes if you could start them without spraining an ankle!
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!! ;^)
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...
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.
"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!
He reminds of my Dad. Teary eyed as I write this.
👌😢 got ya bro,same here. Don’t make guys like this anymore.
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.
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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'!"
Didn't Greevs have a forest green tank?
You not really 659 years old are you. Man how do you do it. Kevin Quinn
Malcolm, as a kid you were my hero. Just thought you should know.
It was an honor and privilege to watch your videos - you are my hero
Malcolm is the man the best of the best!! And also my hero!!
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.
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!
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.
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 He is or was canadian....Great guy , pioneer, smart.
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.
One of the greatest sports heroes that ever lived ! God bless Malcolm and the Smith family.
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 .
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.
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).
Malcom looks like he lived a full life. Its good to see him still talking about his experiences and that he is walking. I lost my left leg on a motocross track. Damn whoops will get you every time especially when you think you got the perfect line throught them. Be careful kids.
On any Sunday changed my life! Such a great film.
Love you malcolm a life of great memories. Grew up in Riverside bought bikes from K&N and Malcolm's. You're the best.
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!
How you could not like Malcolm is beyond me! I love seeing this , My dad said he road his Cushman scooter to the beach with Malcolm! The First time I did anything was in San Bernardino. St.Bernardine Hospital, Thanks for this video.
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!
In 1971 I bought a Husky 360 Enduro based on Malcolm's wins in the desert. All of my buddies were riding Hondas, Yamahas and Kawasaki's. No one could understand how I could pay 60 or 70 per cent more than their bikes cost, but it was worth every penny. Good looking, fast, stone reliable. The model I bought was an 8-speed which was the standard 4 speed with a 2-speed primary. I recognized a couple of them in the photos during the segment with the 360C enduro. The top speed, in high range, was in excess of 110 mph. I don't know if it went any faster because I didn't have the balls to look at the speedo. That was one great motorcycle.
Thats effin fast for a dirt bike😂
@@johndef5075 my introduction to the modern 4Ts was a husaberg 450, and would pull 100MPH flat out. I only ever rode that fast on the flat and with w clear view. I can say, trees become blur. Couldn't imagine that speed in 1970 on a dirt bike.
I to bought my 360 cc 8 sp. Husky in 1971. What a ride. Rode it many enduros in the Mohave Desert. Could easily keep up with my brothers 400 cc Husky. I paid a little over $1,100. I grew up in Redondo Beach in S. Ca. Where you from Kraals. Kevin
@@kevinquinn3763 Kevin, I grew up in South Louisiana about 50 miles South of New Orleans. I rode the Mississippi River levees near my house and later rode the woods in North Western Louisiana. The New Orleans Husky dealer was a guy named Mike Burgess. He was one of the first Husky dealers around also the first Penton dealer around. He was asked to help them with the ISDT support in Europe and pre-rode the Baha 1000 course for them. I mistakenly did not buy my bike from him, but he was a great resource. I also had a Hodaka Ace 100. It was about as much fun as the Husky. I have stories too long for here. Thanks for replying.
@@kevinquinn3763 Are you one FB?
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!!
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.
EXACTLY!
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!
@@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
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.
What idiot would give this a thumbs down? I saw "On any Sunday" over 100 times, Id thrown it on while working. Its so sad to see him as an older man.
Malcolm was and is a Hero of the motorcycle world.
Loved this man ever since “On any Sunday”. I’m 51 years old and still get excited to hear from this legend! Thank you sir!
This man is walking history , with some classic Swedish , Italian ,and British motorcycles.
Other public figures should be as kind and helpful to the sport as this gracious example! I was lucky enough to spend time with him at Saboba invitational, very patient and kind even to a young unskilled rider like I was. Crazy story, my friends and I were riding a couple of years ago in Baja. First night pulled in about 8 o'clock dead tired and hungry to an out of the way place. Here comes this signature Smile (he should have the nickname MALCOLM SMILE) made me forget how tired and hungry I was. He didn't just avoid us but spent time encouraging us and was truly excited for our trip. Thanks Malcolm "SMILE"
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.
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.
Terrific story. I consider people like Malcom a U.S. treasurer. God bless.
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 .
What a great guy! My favorite movie? On Any Sunday of course. Malcolm and Steve McQueen inspired me to ride bikes better and faster and been doing that for 50 years! I'd be honored to sit around a fire and swap stories with him.
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
This is a fantastic story. Malcolm was my champion when I was a kid.