MX Bob Bike History - Part 1
1973 Chaparral 80 Minicycle
1973-1974
You Never Forget the First

Chaparral was one of the many small snowmobile companies that existed before they all consolidated into the handful of manufacturers that exist today. As a side business, they made what was referred to then as minicycles. It looked like a real motorcycle, not like a Honda CT70 or the like.

Burnsville Minnesota in the early 70s was a great place to spend time outdoors. Much of the land was still undeveloped and there were plenty of places to ride bikes and motorcycles off-road.By the summer of 73, I had earned enough money from my paper route and babysitting to buy this motorcycle brand new.

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