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Post by: Paul Danik on November 25, 2006, 08:31:18 PM

I just learned the correct meaning of Thor, care to guess?

Slow learner Paul

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Post by: bentrims on November 25, 2006, 08:48:25 PM

Finishing a loop after your seat fell off?[:p]
Tom B

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Post by: slvrbrdfxr on November 25, 2006, 08:48:31 PM

Know I've heard before what it stands for but not sure I remember. Would it be Torsten Hallman Off Road ??
Dave McC

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Post by: bentrims on November 25, 2006, 08:49:05 PM

Short for Thorwaldson?
TB

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Post by: Paul Danik on November 25, 2006, 09:05:15 PM

Tom,

That is SORE, not Thor.....:D

Keep guessing...

Paul

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Post by: Rocket on November 25, 2006, 09:20:27 PM

I was thinking it meant, Torsten Hallman Offroad Racing.
Rocket

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Post by: jimpal on November 25, 2006, 09:37:51 PM

I think they are makers of MX apparel [?]

Jim Palmer

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Post by: shpclay on November 25, 2006, 09:46:41 PM

How about the bearded guy of thunder German mythology

Steve Clay
76 250 Penton
76 husky 250 WR
2002 Aprilia Futura
71 Honda Trail 90

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Post by: Paul Danik on November 25, 2006, 10:39:00 PM

The Torsten Hallman part is correct. According to the Classic article in the back of the November issue of the American Motorcyclist, Thor stands for Torsten Hallman Original Racewear. The article also states that Thor was originated by Lars Larsson, but the Thor website says that Torsten started the company.

Paul

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Post by: Mick Milakovic on November 27, 2006, 11:27:07 AM

Torsten Hallman Original Racewear. RacerX had a big article on him a few years ago. What's my prize? [:p]

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Post by: Mick Milakovic on November 27, 2006, 11:29:24 AM

Quotequote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic

Torsten Hallman Original Racewear. RacerX had a big article on him a few years ago. What's my prize? [:p]

OOPS, I just went back and read Paul's last post! Makes me look like I can't read! [:0]

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Post by: shpclay on November 27, 2006, 03:55:04 PM

New the part about Torsten but It also is german and nordic mythology, could be this is where he got the term.

Steve Clay
76 250 Penton
76 husky 250 WR
2002 Aprilia Futura
71 Honda Trail 90

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Post by: on December 03, 2006, 04:24:48 PM

Exept for Torsten Hallmans equipment, Thor is one of the heathen deities of the scandinavian mythologi. In fact he was a world saver with fantastic strength, fighting the giants of "the outher world". He was riding his wagon up in the sky and when he throw his hammer after the giants you could see the lightnings and hear the thunders. As i am quite impressed of the guy, I have even named one of my sons after him.

Mats from Sweden

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Post by: DKWRACER on December 03, 2006, 06:30:21 PM

Next series of motos, have new ammunition:
Thor MX Gear with carabiners full of hammers to fend off my foes, wonder what AHRMA would think?

doh :D:D:D:D:D[}:)]
LT

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Post by: Mick Milakovic on December 04, 2006, 11:36:49 AM

Mats, you may have read in another post that I had two bikes stolen. Well, I've decided to get a guard dog to live in my barn, and I'm going to name him "THOR". I'd love to see him get after the giants you could see the lightnings and hear the thunders [}:)] I love it!

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