Author Topic: Mitch Freshours Jackal Lemans (Read 9739 times)

ncguzzi · « **on:** December 22, 2015, 05:39:49 PM »

Anyone out there heard from Mitch Freshour lately? He took a Jackal and changed out the tank and seat fenders ect and made a really cool sport out of it , I can't locate an image that I had on file and was trying to touch base with him in order to replicate a similar bike .

NC Steve · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2015, 07:59:26 PM »

Do you have his user name here?

I may know who you're talking about...

radguzzi · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:10:23 PM »

The name Jackal / LeMans throws me but this was a very cool build... I cannot find a still photo of it though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtmWHW_KO9A

radguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:22:21 PM »

And before that one there was this gorgeous conversion...

radguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:30:57 PM »

Anyway, this is the one I was thinking of but the name you mentioned does not ring a bell...

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:57:18 PM »

Mitch was the rider that held the LSR record at Bonneville. It was a collaborative effort by the MGCL, before WG..

radguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2015, 09:03:02 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on December 22, 2015, 08:57:18 PM

Mitch was the rider that held the LSR record at Bonneville. It was a collaborative effort by the MGCL, before WG..

Ahh, I recall the list and I was a member however, I do not recall the name or the build... I'll just get me hat then...

Thanks Chuck.

NC Steve · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:46:27 PM »

This bike was built and shown here by the member named Guzziscoot. Lives outside New Orleans, it was a 2000 Jackal that was beautifully, heavily modified. He and I corresponded at length about me buying the bike, which was for sale at the time, but it got away from me and went to a buyer in NY, as I recollect. If you look back thru his previous there is a lot of build info and photos. Wish I had moved sooner, it was a beauty, and priced nice too!
[img width= height= alt=new muffs 003]http://s12.postimg.org/z2kd233od/new_muffs_003.jpg[/img]

NC Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:57:45 PM »

If we're talking about the same bike and builder, here's a link to a lot more info and pics, that were posted back in July, 2011. Looks like the seller's still active here.
http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=46890.0

Dean Rose · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2015, 08:15:59 AM »

Quote from: NC Steve on December 22, 2015, 11:46:27 PM

This bike was built and shown here by the member named Guzziscoot. Lives outside New Orleans, it was a 2000 Jackal that was beautifully, heavily modified. He and I corresponded at length about me buying the bike, which was for sale at the time, but it got away from me and went to a buyer in NY, as I recollect. If you look back thru his previous there is a lot of build info and photos. Wish I had moved sooner, it was a beauty, and priced nice too!
[img width= height= alt=new muffs 003]http://s12.postimg.org/z2kd233od/new_muffs_003.jpg[/img]

Wish my EV looked like that. Maybe a different color.

Dean

radguzzi · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2015, 08:50:35 AM »

Quote from: NC Steve on December 22, 2015, 11:46:27 PM

This bike was built and shown here by the member named Guzziscoot. Lives outside New Orleans, it was a 2000 Jackal that was beautifully, heavily modified. He and I corresponded at length about me buying the bike, which was for sale at the time, but it got away from me and went to a buyer in NY, as I recollect. If you look back thru his previous there is a lot of build info and photos. Wish I had moved sooner, it was a beauty, and priced nice too!

I too wish I had acted on it Steve, what a gorgeous job. I have a Jackal that I could do that to but who knows if I can ever get around to it...

Best,
Rob

ncguzzi · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2015, 09:02:07 AM »

when last heard from Mitch was living in Ohio thanks for the response from you guys I know that Mitch was the fastest man on a guzzi from the Bonneville trials so that aside if anyone in Ohio has seen or heard of him please let me know. Thanks Everyone and Merry Christmas

Orange Guzzi · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:26:09 AM »

I built an Aluminium Lemans 3.

twhitaker · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:42:04 AM »

..........which is gorgeous.

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Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:51:31 AM »

Yeah, it's a nice piece of work.. oops, no emoticons again..

PeteS · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2015, 12:04:29 PM »

Mitch had this bike at the New Cumberland Rally at least once. I recall it was red and white similar to a Breva Sport. Maybe Ed Milich keeps in touch. I have ridden with both of them at the WV Rally when Ed was still in school and also did a track day with Mitch at Mid Ohio where he rode his 1100 Sport.

Pete

EldoMike · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2015, 12:24:58 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on December 22, 2015, 08:57:18 PM

Mitch was the rider that held the LSR record at Bonneville. It was a collaborative effort by the MGCL, before WG..

Anybody have any pictures of the race bike? I donated some parts to it way back when....

jas67 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2015, 01:36:15 PM »

Quote from: radguzzi on December 22, 2015, 08:22:21 PM

And before that one there was this gorgeous conversion...

Orange Guzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2015, 02:18:45 PM »

Quote from: radguzzi on December 22, 2015, 08:22:21 PM

And before that one there was this gorgeous conversion...

I believe this is a much better looking bike than mine. I like the color choices. Riding may be a different subject though.

RANDM · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2015, 03:49:43 PM »

Thanks for bringing this thread back to the top, it's
exactly the inspiration I need. I've been trying to figure
out how and what to replace my R1150R with as there
isn't much out there that appeals to me and is also within
a reasonable budget. I was told you could do this and
seeing the results of your efforts has made the decision
a no brainer.
Thank you - I now know how to get exactly the bike
I wanted.

Cheers Maurie.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2015, 03:52:08 PM »

Quote from: EldoMike on December 23, 2015, 12:24:58 PM

Anybody have any pictures of the race bike? I donated some parts to it way back when....

I have an autographed picture (ain't I special) from Mitch with the bike and the Guzzi balloon in the background. It's in Indiana, though. I'll probably forget about it by the time I get back.

Bump me and I'll figure out a way to post it.

EldoMike · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2015, 04:15:51 PM »

Thanks Chuck. ..I remember that picture.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2015, 05:19:37 PM »

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2015, 05:21:07 PM »

I'ver always liked that paint scheme..

ncguzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** December 27, 2015, 05:19:26 PM »

thanks everyone for the feed back on Mitche's bike It seems that I'm not the only converter out there.

Alpo · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2017, 03:13:29 PM »

oldbike54 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 28, 2017, 03:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Alpo on December 28, 2017, 03:13:29 PM

Now that's very nice

Details ?

Dusty

Alpo · « **Reply #27 on:** December 28, 2017, 04:07:09 PM »

Well, unfortunately a bit late to the party, but that would be a 2011 photo of the namesake bike that this thread was originally started for! I realize it is an old thread, but for anyone that may happen to stumble across it, now it is more complete!

Joe A. · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2017, 04:12:11 PM »

that is a sweet bike, but Chuck in Indiana.......that bike you build for the Route 66 trip......yowzer!!!!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2017, 09:05:09 PM »

Quote from: Joe A. on December 28, 2017, 04:12:11 PM

that is a sweet bike, but Chuck in Indiana.......that bike you build for the Route 66 trip......yowzer!!!!

(Blushing ) Thanks. .

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Author Topic: Mitch Freshours Jackal Lemans (Read 9739 times)

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