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                                         1981 Honda RC250A1D   Johnny O'Mara                                                                                 The number 9's on the bike are from the 1982 RC125

  This bike displays the last of the air-cooled motors and the beginning of the single rear shock (pro-link). The bike now sits in Supercross trim with the padded gas tank. Water-cooled motors were available but were often discarded for the air-cooled version to save weight. Many innovations that are used today such as low stiction forks, linkage rear shocks and extended seats, started on this bike. Stay tuned for a full feature.

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