Old Racers Revisited - Phil Read ........

Seven time World Champion. And the first man to win Championships in 125cc, 250cc and 500cc.

go here and listen to what his Yamaha sounded like

You'll have to scroll down to find the 1965 Yamaha-Reid (Their spelling, not mine).

Hell, spend some time at that place to hear some amazing recordings of cool bikes. I may well have to add them to the links bar.

definitely a stud. He isn't as well known as Agostini or Hailwood anymore, but I wish I could ride half as well.