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eBay Finds / Norton Villiers
« on: July 21, 2012, 09:40:41 PM »
Interesting thing to look at anyone heard of them.
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General Discussion / Show and Shine
« on: June 15, 2012, 10:43:15 PM »
I love to go to a good show and shine with older bikes on display. Not much interested in the shows with mainly modern bikes, Harleys and the like. We have 2 or 3 shows a year up around the Hunter district like the Norton owners club and a couple of vintage bike clubs. These shows are worth an entry as well as having a good day looking at the other entries and they appreciate seeing a nice old scrambler or dirt tracker.
A while back Firko was talking about the possibility of maybe having a show and shine down around the Sydney area. I for one would be interested in coming down for a look and would bring a couple of bikes with me, it would be good to see some of the other members bikes and to also put a face to some of the names on this forum. This might happen sometime in the future but I imagine there would be a bit of work involved in getting off the ground arranging a location etc.
p.s.
While we are on the subject anyone know of any shows around the Central coast, Sydney area that are worth a look.
Zane
A while back Firko was talking about the possibility of maybe having a show and shine down around the Sydney area. I for one would be interested in coming down for a look and would bring a couple of bikes with me, it would be good to see some of the other members bikes and to also put a face to some of the names on this forum. This might happen sometime in the future but I imagine there would be a bit of work involved in getting off the ground arranging a location etc.
p.s.
While we are on the subject anyone know of any shows around the Central coast, Sydney area that are worth a look.
Zane
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General Discussion / Gaoled court house guard
« on: May 31, 2012, 06:45:38 PM »
I see on the news tonight that the prison guard who bashed a Hepatitis C ridden prick who had just spat in his face, has been sentenced to a minimum of 4 months gaol. They continue to take power from the police and now it seems its onto the prison staff. I know they are supposed to turn the other cheek and do nothing but in that situation what would you do, the judge said she needs to make an example of this guard. These judges have a lot to answer for, stupid bitch. I can say that because another judge ruled not that long ago that to swear at police is not offensive, its just part of the Australian language.
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General Discussion / Ross Martin
« on: May 24, 2012, 06:04:12 PM »
I saw Ross Martin on (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Hot Seat) this afternoon NBN 3 on the 9 network. Missed on the first question but in fairness to Ross it was one of of those that you just have to take a guess at.
Sorry this tread is not VMX related but he is.
Sorry this tread is not VMX related but he is.
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General Discussion / Old Chopper
« on: May 21, 2012, 06:29:30 PM »
Choppers I believed started to appear after the second world war and into the 50s, 60s, and onwards from then. These photos, one from 1910 would suggest that bikers have been customising and personalising their rides from at least as early as that. They have the rigid arse end like many of the modern choppers seem to favour. The modern Chopper might be a little easier to ride, especially when you look at the steering geometry of the 2 in the photos. They had obviously never heard of (trail) back in the day.
Zane
Zane
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Tech Talk / Help to ID frontend.
« on: May 09, 2012, 05:15:08 PM »
Picked up this frontend today, its 35mm and has bushes fitted because he had them in a different frame. Make and year would be a big help, it is missing bottom clamp but the wheel seems to be ok. I dont suppose I can expect to much for $20.
Zane
Zane
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General Discussion / Really nice Bantam
« on: April 09, 2012, 08:19:21 PM »
A mate of mine is building a Bantam so I thought I might share a few photos. The paint job is good, the front forks have been shortened a little and I love the clip ons. The motor buns electronic ignition and the barrel was made back in the 60"s I think by a bloke of Cameron who had a bike shop in Maitland this is 1 of about 6. Not VMX but a sweet thing just the same.
Zane.
Zane.
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General Discussion / Maico possible project
« on: April 06, 2012, 10:55:29 PM »
Had a look at a 75 Maico 250 today but not sure what its worth and what to offer, don't want to offend this bloke but don't want to pay to much either. Front wheel is wrong 23" plus not sure about the whole front end, I think it will scrub up ok motor turns over and feels ok. Cover is undone over electrics but its dry inside and from what I can see they look to be complete. Tank has had a rough repaint but appears to be ok. Will need a total rebuild so what are your thoughts.
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General Discussion / Sidecar clip
« on: February 04, 2012, 09:53:12 PM »
Watched a clip on here some months back showing an older outfit getting the jump on the more modern bikes off the start and leading for little while. The rider and his mate new their business and it was good viewing. I went to show it to a mate but I can't find it now. It might have been English by the sound of the commentator, he was going on about the power in the older bike and I think someone on here made the comment ( that its not the bike ). Anyway if you can remember where it was let us know I would love to watch it again.
Zane
Zane
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General Discussion / Oh shit
« on: February 01, 2012, 04:53:56 PM »
After accumulating heaps of stickers over the years I decided to display them by placing them on my workshop fridge and cabinets. The problem now is the bloody fridge has stopped working and with these later models (approx 10 years old) you dont know if it is fixable or not, so wish me luck the repair man comes tomorrow. It would be a shame to lose this collection, some of them are resonably new but others date from back into the 60s and 70s and some of those companies have long since stopped trading
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General Discussion / Disgrace
« on: January 26, 2012, 07:46:38 PM »
Just watched the news and saw the heaps of shit storming an Australia Day ceromony at a restaurant in Canberra today and our Prime Minister and Opposition leader having to be bundled to thier cars by security staff to try and keep them safe. What a bloody disgrace, I for one would have liked to see the night sticks come out and break a few heads. Now I dont care what your politics are and if you like or dislike them, they are still the leaders of this country and their positions should be held with a bit more respect. No doubt the a few of the protesters had some sort of a bitch but I think most of them were just trouble making arseholes who have no respect for anything or anyone and were only there for a blue.
Zane
Zane
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General Discussion / Not VMX but of some interest.
« on: January 20, 2012, 03:55:19 PM »
I know that the language changes as the years pass. Words that were once common are no longer used, words like (cober, bloke, fellow) are considered to be old fashioned and only used by some of us older chaps (there is another one) and words like "cove" (meaning a mate or an acquaintance) that were used by my grandad now just dont exist.
But today I had lunch with my wife at a Mc Donalds and trying to understand the 14 and 15 year olds in there was almost impossible, they speak so fast they run thier words together it is almost as if there is a prize for the one who can talk the fastest. Maybe it has something to do with the pace of modern day living or the constant texting I dont know but at this rate in another 10 years us older blokes wont be able to understand any of them, it is almost like it is evolving into a different language altogether. If you dont believe me try going though a mc Donalds drive through to order a meal and see if you can make out what the hell they are saying.
Zane
But today I had lunch with my wife at a Mc Donalds and trying to understand the 14 and 15 year olds in there was almost impossible, they speak so fast they run thier words together it is almost as if there is a prize for the one who can talk the fastest. Maybe it has something to do with the pace of modern day living or the constant texting I dont know but at this rate in another 10 years us older blokes wont be able to understand any of them, it is almost like it is evolving into a different language altogether. If you dont believe me try going though a mc Donalds drive through to order a meal and see if you can make out what the hell they are saying.
Zane
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Tech Talk / Show us your builds
« on: December 05, 2011, 10:24:32 PM »
This is a Husky build I completed earlier this year. When I purchased it about 12 months ago it was as you can see in the first photo a very ugly duckling and I think destined for land fill. After about 3 or 4 months and a lot of searching for parts it ended up owing me around $1600 and has turned into a handy bike and not so hard on the eye.
Frame powder coated.
Back to a roller, wheels rebuilt and polished.
Motor finished, painted and back in the bike.
Tank repainted and looking good.
The finished bike.
Have started on another Husky rebuild, this time a 1983 250CR will take some photos as I go and post in the new year.
Zane
Frame powder coated.
Back to a roller, wheels rebuilt and polished.
Motor finished, painted and back in the bike.
Tank repainted and looking good.
The finished bike.
Have started on another Husky rebuild, this time a 1983 250CR will take some photos as I go and post in the new year.
Zane
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General Discussion / Bikes Racers versus the Queens
« on: October 30, 2011, 04:50:23 PM »
When we think about our old bikes, do you ever wonder about the choices of others? Do you ever look at your mates bike and think, what the hell got into him to make him actually spend money on that heap of shit. They were no good when they were new and now they are still no good and old.
Well obviously I have or you wouldn’t be reading this. To me all bikes should have a purpose, be it a Race Bike, (which would appeal to most of you), a Road Bike for transport to work or touring or just to take the missus to the coffee shop on a nice summer evening. They have a purpose and so do Garage Queens as some describe them. They might not be used for what they were made for back in the day, but they still have a use. They become a source of memories, conversation pieces with friends, family and also visitors in many cases they become the reason for the visit and I think this is important to the older owners, collectors, hoarders what ever you want to call them.
They also allow you to work on and rebuild a bike back to its former glory as a show piece which is very satisfying to someone who is no longer able to race for whatever reason. I think that some people are of the opinion that when you can’t race any longer then you should sell all of your bikes to others who can and then just become a spectator at the meetings you can still get to.
In saying all that there seem to be some bikes that to me at least have never really had a purpose.( that Chinese thing in Nabiac Museum comes to mind) I won’t suggest any others because I don’t want to offend any members who may be closet collectors of these others. I will leave that to the members on here who don’t mind offending.
I suppose you could draw an analogy between bikes and dogs you have your racing dogs, working dogs, hunting dogs, guard dogs even your lap dogs, the pretty little things that you sit on a cushion they all have a purpose BUT then sadly you also have the Pug dog (which I think also has it's origins in China) sorry in advance to any owners on here but I can’t think of any real purpose for it unless is for wheezing like it has asthma and blowing bubbles out of its nose.
So we all know the bikes that make the best racers and the best road bikes but what bikes do you think can be compared to the PUG.
Well obviously I have or you wouldn’t be reading this. To me all bikes should have a purpose, be it a Race Bike, (which would appeal to most of you), a Road Bike for transport to work or touring or just to take the missus to the coffee shop on a nice summer evening. They have a purpose and so do Garage Queens as some describe them. They might not be used for what they were made for back in the day, but they still have a use. They become a source of memories, conversation pieces with friends, family and also visitors in many cases they become the reason for the visit and I think this is important to the older owners, collectors, hoarders what ever you want to call them.
They also allow you to work on and rebuild a bike back to its former glory as a show piece which is very satisfying to someone who is no longer able to race for whatever reason. I think that some people are of the opinion that when you can’t race any longer then you should sell all of your bikes to others who can and then just become a spectator at the meetings you can still get to.
In saying all that there seem to be some bikes that to me at least have never really had a purpose.( that Chinese thing in Nabiac Museum comes to mind) I won’t suggest any others because I don’t want to offend any members who may be closet collectors of these others. I will leave that to the members on here who don’t mind offending.
I suppose you could draw an analogy between bikes and dogs you have your racing dogs, working dogs, hunting dogs, guard dogs even your lap dogs, the pretty little things that you sit on a cushion they all have a purpose BUT then sadly you also have the Pug dog (which I think also has it's origins in China) sorry in advance to any owners on here but I can’t think of any real purpose for it unless is for wheezing like it has asthma and blowing bubbles out of its nose.
So we all know the bikes that make the best racers and the best road bikes but what bikes do you think can be compared to the PUG.
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Tech Talk / Tyre Changer
« on: September 28, 2011, 10:15:49 PM »
Starting really feel my age lately especially when it come time to change tyres. So I have decided to build myself a machine to help with the job. Have worked out the design for the bead breaker and the adjustable waist high table section that clamps the rim. The only bit I have to make or buy is the bar that is used to remove the tyre preferably without scratching the rim. Has anyone made one or have any ideas on how to make the bar.
Zane
Zane