Post Listing Update – despite 21 bids on eBay, this Yamaha did not meet reserve at $6,200.
John “Cowboy” Hall was a stunt rider in the 70s who earned three world records with this Yamaha 650 that has since been converted to a street legal tracker. His records included jumping 20 cars in Nashville, Tennessee, 16 cars (indoors) in Portland, Oregon, and a two-mile long wheelie at Talladega Superspeedway. It’s currently at the Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum – they acquired it at the 2010 MidAmerica Auctions in Las Vegas.
Modifications include HEI ignition as well as straight pipes with baffles, but what’s really important here is the history of this restored and now-street legal street tracker (VIN: AZ297113). The museum is rotating out some inventory and they’re selling this Yamaha to make room for something new. The sale includes a Letter of Authenticity, paperwork from the MidAmerica auction, and an autographed photo from the record jump of 20 cars in Nashville. Further modifications to make the bike street legal include changes to the tank, seat, and rear fender.
Find this world record holder Yamaha for sale in Miami, Oklahoma with bidding up to $5,800 and the reserve not yet met