By: Randall Washington (aka Randakk)
Vintage motorcycles can change your life. I mean that quite literally. Building a business immersed in such fabulous machinery has been quite a ride. One of the best aspects? Working with the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, AHRMA.
Steve Sharp Aboard Fierce Honda CB175
Randakk’s Cycle Shakk is the Class Sponsor for AHRMA’s Vintage Superbike Lightweight Class.
This is a hyper-competitive class filled with many talented riders. For many years, the class was dominated by the mighty Honda FT500 Ascot thumper.
Randakk’s and Z-1 Enterprises are also sponsoring six-time AHRMA National Champion Dennis Parrish, who will be riding Hondas AND Kawasakis in the 2017 AHRMA vintage road-race series.
Become a fan and follow the race season here: Randakk’s Cycle Shakk for Vintage Honda Motorcycle Enthusiasts 
In addition to my primary sponsorship of Dennis Parrish, I’m happy to announce that I will also help sponsor Will Brint’s CBX fielded by Tim’s CBX in AHRMA Vintage Superbike Heavyweight competition this year.
Randakk-sponsored Dennis Parrish – AHRMA National Champion [Read more…]
1972 Honda CL350 – AHRMA 350 Sportsman Class
Note dated January 26, 2015 – This bike is now owned by a collector in the Pacific Northwest.
Retired after a very successful 2013 racing campaign.
See full Competition Results.
Important Announcement – January 8, 2014
Become a fan and follow the race season here: Randakk’s Cycle Shakk for Vintage Honda Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Follow Hanni Berger’s Rookie AHRMA Season!
Randakk-sponsored Chris Carr – AHRMA National Champion
Randakk’s Riding Skills – Introduction
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Motorcycling changed my life. I mean that quite literally. If there weren’t vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, there would be no persona known as Randakk. For that I am sincerely grateful. That I am able to earn a living immersed in such fabulous machinery is quite a blessing. This Riding Skills project is dedicated to my customers who make all this possible!
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In times past I was pretty adamant with my advice on what other riders should wear when riding. I’m much wiser now!
After much grief, flame-wars and hate mail, I have relented and adopted a point of view best-expressed by my friend Stu Oltman – Sr. Tech Editor at Wing World Magazine:
“Only bother covering those parts of your body that you plan on using again!”
Become a fan and follow the race season here: Randakk’s Cycle Shakk for Vintage Honda Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Dennis Parrish – Defending National Champion in Formula Vintage
Photo by ETECH
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Riding into my 90’s and preferring antique Hondas will require that I keep the 2 wheel machinery operational. By disposition and temperament, I’ve never been one inclined to trust vehicle maintenance to others. Fast forward 30 years – I really doubt if GL1000 mechanics will be working at the local Honda dealership. Heck, you can hardly find a decent one today! Self-sufficiency on maintenance is essential. It helps keep you connected to the machine and aware of subtle changes in performance and operational feedback. In my experience, all top riders are “sensitive” to the condition and needs of their bike. The machine talks a very specific language – you must learn how to listen.
