I was always a Ron Haslam fan, I grew up near where he's from, spoke a similar northern accent. As a privateer, Ron was often the underdog to Sheene & his factory support, but every dog has his day. Even an under dog. I remember Ron's van with a tribute to Terry Haslam painted on it following Terry's crash at Assen on an outfit. RIP Tez.
I was extremely lucky to have Leon go round Brands GP circuit with me on my Ducati 888 as I was in the same garage as the Kawasaki dealer. Never forget it so thanks Leon for time. True gentleman.😎
Remember Phil in the MGP, bloody quick, the year he won - sad loss. Best Ron memory was the Transatlantic Trophy Races at Oulton Park against Kenny Roberts and Steve Baker on the debut of the OW31s (1976 or 1977?), with Ron on a standard 750 Yam. Was watching from the paddock with lots of riders and Ron managed to split Roberts and Baker to finish 2nd in the 2nd race (scratching way beyond the limits!) having a tank slapper going over Deer's Leap every lap! - got a deserved standing ovation from all the paddock at the end. Also saw the black bikes and leather TT protest in 1981. Great memories.
The Haslam`s are the hardest riders, end of!! Lifetime fan of racing for me since the seventies, the Haslam grit has always been there. Great race at Oulton, all the best for the season. HASLAMS ROCK
Always remember Ron at the Isle of Man! Great rider, great memories! I think he holds the record for the highest jump over Ballaugh Bridge, if I remember rightly!
Right on mane thats badass id kill for set of ur ole mans leathers !! He's a legend and glad u kept some of his goodies. And you got some of his speed most importantly😅
Brilliant another top world/BSB rider starting a UA-cam channel. Looking forward to more interesting/fun videos which listening to other riders sounds easy for you with your riding school and playground. Great work 👊🏻🏍️🏁👍🏻🇬🇧
Great legacy of all the Haslams and fantastic to see all that knowledge and experience being invested in the academy. Well done for all your efforts with the next generation, proud of you all. And great BSB weekend at Oulton, fantastic effort and results, was absolutely superb to watch. Way to go Leon!!
Ron Haslam race school was excellent. Having a Backie with Ron on a CBR1000 fireBlade was epic. Three laps on S22s to warmup and too hot to touch. Ron said I will pick up the pace over the session so just let me know if it's too much. Wheelies two up out of the corners and stoppies going in proved that road tyres are good enough if you have GP bike skills. Despite having my hands pushing back on the tank, breaking into the corners I was riding up his back before the exit. Such skill and confidence. Most people would not expect a backie to be as physical as solo laps. They haven't been with Ron...
Thanks Leon i look forward to more content. Your Dad is a bit of a hero to me, i followed his career since early 80s. Have had the pleasure of dealing with him and your Mum in a previous job and they are smashing down to earth people. I regret not taking the time to do the race school.
Can remember all the `older` fans said Phil could have been a World Champion...Used to see Ron on Bath St in `Ilson` (Been to Granby Jacks for `bits`) Halcyon days..
Brillant Leon, amazing history with great stories and a what a great relationship between you and you parents. Wish you and family all the best. Can I ask would you ever do the IOM TT ??
Glad to see you are proud of your dad and uncles and so you should be !!Great respect to you and your family ride safe and ride hard you have got what it takes trust me just stay posotive as always !!
I remember Ron getting nicked by the police when he was testing a person's bike on the road he didn't have a motorbike licence then ,I remember seeing it on the news 😅
Hi Leon, just a hint from someone who saw your dad enjoy great success in the legendary Macau Grand Prix in the early 80’s. You should have some memories of his glory days in the Macau Grande Prix in your showroom. Don’t ever neglect that achievement. Your dad was a multi time Macau GP winner and should be proud of it! 5 times if my memory’s right. He was a local legend. Every biker fan in Macau and Hong Kong knew your dad. I had a big poster of him on the Elf Honda (single sided front arm) in my room. I took pictures of him in the paddock of Macau GP and I remember you were just a little boy 😊 (you are in some pictures). I remember commenting to my friend that kid will someday be a racer like his father… how time flies! Cheers!
WELL EVERY SINGLE COMMENT HAS MISSED THE POINT ! Even you Haslam Junior !!!! In my humble opinion your Dad saved Honda yep saved Honda !! How cool was that ?? Even Mr Sheene bless his cotton socks made a few comments that day as he did !! Your Dad took a Honda vfr I think 750 on a wet race track and again not sure because I am old out of the box not race preped and not sure but came in second or third ????? From that day on Honda made a recovery from a very very weak sales point of view The V.F.R. was born due to your Dad ..Knowing your dad well not knowing but you get the drift did not make a big issue of this because he never ever did !! Honda made the V.F.R. with reliability as 100% the goal due to their earlier bikes letting them down and over did everything So the V.F.R. became the bike to have in those days and to be honest a 750 V.F.R. is still the bike to have as an all rounder even today. Had a go on my son in laws last week and if the truth were told thay are still a fantastic bike to ride both as sport and to tourer Chain driven gears means they will go on for ever "if you look after them" sorry if some of this comes out as giberish but I am Dyslexic or however you spell the god dam thing
Unles I stand to be corrected your dad should have done what Barry did and written into his contract that every bike he rode he would keep at the end of the season This was Barrys pension without doubt If your Dad did do this then thats the next vid "ALL THE BIKES HE RACED ON " What a collection that would be so as a bit of adice from someone that knows nothing do the same young man because trust me life is so so short !!!! befor you knbow it you will be 70 years young like this old fart !!
Make sure you like and subscribe everyone! I've got another 6 vlogs that I'll be releasing in the coming weeks, make sure you don't miss anything! 😆🏍
Hello Leon, many thanks for sharing this video, so much racing history👍
I was always a Ron Haslam fan, I grew up near where he's from, spoke a similar northern accent. As a privateer, Ron was often the underdog to Sheene & his factory support, but every dog has his day. Even an under dog. I remember Ron's van with a tribute to Terry Haslam painted on it following Terry's crash at Assen on an outfit. RIP Tez.
Used to watch Ron race and he could move ,a true gentleman
Awesome bud cheers 👍🏻
I was extremely lucky to have Leon go round Brands GP circuit with me on my Ducati 888 as I was in the same garage as the Kawasaki dealer.
Never forget it so thanks Leon for time.
True gentleman.😎
I met leon at bsb event at bluewater in 2018 he is so nice to talk to my girlfriend at the time got bored took her home
One of my favorites rider 👍👍
Remember Phil in the MGP, bloody quick, the year he won - sad loss.
Best Ron memory was the Transatlantic Trophy Races at Oulton Park against Kenny Roberts and Steve Baker on the debut of the OW31s (1976 or 1977?), with Ron on a standard 750 Yam. Was watching from the paddock with lots of riders and Ron managed to split Roberts and Baker to finish 2nd in the 2nd race (scratching way beyond the limits!) having a tank slapper going over Deer's Leap every lap! - got a deserved standing ovation from all the paddock at the end. Also saw the black bikes and leather TT protest in 1981. Great memories.
Hello! From Kazahkstan! Leon!
Thanks Leon keep it coming! Simon
The Haslam`s are the hardest riders, end of!! Lifetime fan of racing for me since the seventies, the Haslam grit has always been there. Great race at Oulton, all the best for the season. HASLAMS ROCK
Great video Leon just subscribed stay safe 🇬🇧👍
Always remember Ron at the Isle of Man!
Great rider, great memories!
I think he holds the record for the highest jump over Ballaugh Bridge, if I remember rightly!
Great video, thanks for sharing. Didn’t need the awful off putting music droning in the background. Cheer Leon 👍🏁
Right on mane thats badass id kill for set of ur ole mans leathers !! He's a legend and glad u kept some of his goodies. And you got some of his speed most importantly😅
Brilliant another top world/BSB rider starting a UA-cam channel. Looking forward to more interesting/fun videos which listening to other riders sounds easy for you with your riding school and playground. Great work 👊🏻🏍️🏁👍🏻🇬🇧
Great legacy of all the Haslams and fantastic to see all that knowledge and experience being invested in the academy. Well done for all your efforts with the next generation, proud of you all. And great BSB weekend at Oulton, fantastic effort and results, was absolutely superb to watch. Way to go Leon!!
Looks fantastic, you should open it up to the public a few times a year, perhaps for a charity of your choice
Ron Haslam race school was excellent. Having a Backie with Ron on a CBR1000 fireBlade was epic. Three laps on S22s to warmup and too hot to touch. Ron said I will pick up the pace over the session so just let me know if it's too much.
Wheelies two up out of the corners and stoppies going in proved that road tyres are good enough if you have GP bike skills.
Despite having my hands pushing back on the tank, breaking into the corners I was riding up his back before the exit. Such skill and confidence.
Most people would not expect a backie to be as physical as solo laps. They haven't been with Ron...
Great racing legacy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I was a small kid whe your dad was racing and liveing in Derby i whent with my dad at CastelDonigton that was fantastic
Thanks Leon i look forward to more content. Your Dad is a bit of a hero to me, i followed his career since early 80s. Have had the pleasure of dealing with him and your Mum in a previous job and they are smashing down to earth people. I regret not taking the time to do the race school.
Ron was a great rider.
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Can remember all the `older` fans said Phil could have been a World Champion...Used to see Ron on Bath St in `Ilson` (Been to Granby Jacks for `bits`) Halcyon days..
I remember seeing Ron, Terry & Phil racing at Croft with Alan Pacey, all bloody fast but Ron , 15 on Terrys Seeley Norton had everyone talking.
great stuff! At 2:13 is that the chain flying off Ron's #8 Honda? (small photo on the wall)
Brillant Leon, amazing history with great stories and a what a great relationship between you and you parents. Wish you and family all the best. Can I ask would you ever do the IOM TT ??
If I Remember right and If I’m correct the elf Honda ron was riding , a single side swinging front and back would I be correct on that
I’ve have been inside your house
Glad to see you are proud of your dad and uncles and so you should be !!Great respect to you and your family ride safe and ride hard you have got what it takes trust me just stay posotive as always !!
I remember Ron getting nicked by the police when he was testing a person's bike on the road he didn't have a motorbike licence then ,I remember seeing it on the news 😅
Hi Leon, just a hint from someone who saw your dad enjoy great success in the legendary Macau Grand Prix in the early 80’s. You should have some memories of his glory days in the Macau Grande Prix in your showroom. Don’t ever neglect that achievement. Your dad was a multi time Macau GP winner and should be proud of it! 5 times if my memory’s right. He was a local legend. Every biker fan in Macau and Hong Kong knew your dad. I had a big poster of him on the Elf Honda (single sided front arm) in my room. I took pictures of him in the paddock of Macau GP and I remember you were just a little boy 😊 (you are in some pictures). I remember commenting to my friend that kid will someday be a racer like his father… how time flies! Cheers!
WELL EVERY SINGLE COMMENT HAS MISSED THE POINT ! Even you Haslam Junior !!!! In my humble opinion your Dad saved Honda yep saved Honda !! How cool was that ?? Even Mr Sheene bless his cotton socks made a few comments that day as he did !! Your Dad took a Honda vfr I think 750 on a wet race track and again not sure because I am old out of the box not race preped and not sure but came in second or third ????? From that day on Honda made a recovery from a very very weak sales point of view The V.F.R. was born due to your Dad ..Knowing your dad well not knowing but you get the drift did not make a big issue of this because he never ever did !!
Honda made the V.F.R. with reliability as 100% the goal due to their earlier bikes letting them down and over did everything So the V.F.R. became the bike to have in those days and to be honest a 750 V.F.R. is still the bike to have as an all rounder even today. Had a go on my son in laws last week and if the truth were told thay are still a fantastic bike to ride both as sport and to tourer Chain driven gears means they will go on for ever "if you look after them" sorry if some of this comes out as giberish but I am Dyslexic or however you spell the god dam thing
When will Honda make RVF1000RR for Ducati and Aprilia victory?
Still waiting..
Unles I stand to be corrected your dad should have done what Barry did and written into his contract that every bike he rode he would keep at the end of the season
This was Barrys pension without doubt If your Dad did do this then thats the next vid "ALL THE BIKES HE RACED ON " What a collection that would be so as a bit of adice from someone that knows nothing do the same young man because trust me life is so so short !!!! befor you knbow it you will be 70 years young like this old fart !!
I think we are cousins, my grandad was a haslam from Yorkshire.😁