Among other things the lights proved to work better in connection with the automatic gearbox . “ Under constant pressure , we got better light , which helped me win my third and overall Novemberkåsa in Örebro in 1974 ,” remembered Hasse who was a soulmate with his employer . “ With my old motorcycle , the light only had full power at peak revs , but with the automatic , we received an even and more reliable light transparency already from 1,200 rpm . Consequently , we had to replace the generator and find an improved version .”
Hans Hansson won five victories in the “ Kåsa ” that gave him one trophy for good after three wins . He also triumphed nine times all in all for Husqvarna in the national enduro championship . On top of it , Hasse went across the Atlantic to take part in “ the Mint 400 ” run out of Las Vegas . He won his class in the Nevada desert , which today is a proud memory for Hans , who had a 51-year-long motorcycle career .
“ Well , I ’ m not racing any more , but it does happen that I ride my bike along some dirt or gravel tracks ,” he says with a big smile on his lips . Some time ago , Hasse was out on his machine together with a mate , when they suddenly had to brake hard to avoid hitting a man crossing the road . His friend leaned over and shouted to Hans “ Just think when we have to transport ourselves with a walking stick .” “ Then I want to be the quickest ,” was the fast reply from the tiger Hansson .
1980 - Hans Hansson at the Husqvarna Factory
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