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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: Nice 414VF on ebay.

« on: February 05, 2011, 10:10:28 AM »

Nice, wish I hadn't sold mine few years back, but I have to say I prefer my '77 VB360 over the VF

Hmmmm, interesting, why's that?

The VB just "feels" much slimmer and lighter to me. I would say it was the FIM-style side panels that bulged out, same as my '79 Buls. I also like the VB tank as it lets you get way up there. My current VB has the RaceTech emulators and Works shocks in the rear. My dream bikes would be a VG or Bul MK15 420 and I'd love to try a Ossa GPIII

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: Nice 414VF on ebay.

« on: February 04, 2011, 02:27:22 AM »

Nice, wish I hadn't sold mine few years back, but I have to say I prefer my '77 VB360 over the VF

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Rear fender for '77 VB360 ??

« on: October 18, 2010, 02:05:32 AM »

Anyone know a fender that will work and look decent ? Got a VB fender from DC Plastic but it looks like crap on the '77. Mounts up fine but it only extends out beyond seat short distance. Thanks---Rhett

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: VB360 Bing vs Mikuni ??

« on: September 12, 2010, 12:24:54 AM »

If you want power buy Bing if you want fries with that buy Mikuni

LOL ....sounds like one of my Maico buds

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / VB360 Bing vs Mikuni ??

« on: September 07, 2010, 05:46:12 AM »

Hello to all, starting to get into the VB360 project and have a carb question. The Bing 36 on it is going to need a overhaul and with the cost of Bing parts I can get a new Mikuni VM for less. Any real differences between them on the VB ?  On mu Buls always went with the Mik as always seemed to have one in the garage and parts are plentiful and can get them at the local Honda shop if I don't have what I need. I've never rode a VB360 but from all the mags I've read they all rave about the motor, really looking forward to it.

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: 360H7 for MX ??

« on: August 25, 2010, 09:22:11 PM »

Jared, many thanks for that killer link. My Spanish translation says ---- way beyond my skill level 

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / 360H7 for MX ??

« on: August 25, 2010, 12:46:16 AM »

Hello to all, have enjoyed reading the bb for many years. I now have a VB360 and will soon have my ex-VB250. Had a VF414 at once---regret selling that one ! Have been on Husky last year and many years on Buls before that. My quest is to build a Monty for the AHRMA GP class. I would have better luck hitting the lotto than finding a VG model here in the states. From time to time a 360H7 pops up here so I got a wild hair. How would a H7 do at mx, once it's set-up for it ? I am thinking putting some larger forks on and such. How does a H7 motor compare to a VB ?  What are the chances of finding a VG tank ? Is the VE/VF/VG tank the same, just different color ? I appreciate all the advice I can get and enjoy the forum. Regards---Rhett

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Honda / Re: CR480 About To Rock

« on: February 05, 2009, 11:03:18 PM »

Red, I know this sounds stupid but.......I put a new PVL on the '86 M-Star 500 and it drove me nuts, made sure all connections were tight, then made sure all powder coat was ground off coil mount and all engine mount points....still nada PVL was very cool and helpful over the phone said send it back maybe a bad one even though all checked out with the ohmmeter. Well I refused to believe that it was bad as had used several PVL's on other bike all worked fine. SO went over it all again and found that one of the 2 wires was little loose on coil mount even though it appeared snug. Took it off crimped it down a little where it fit tighter than frogs hair, put it back on and first kick...BOOM fired right up....talk about feeling stupid.

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Honda / Re: CR480 About To Rock

« on: February 04, 2009, 09:33:59 AM »

Try these as I'm in Houston so should be close

’83 CR480 
main – 320
pilot – 40
neddle – 6FJ40 
slide – 4.0
jet neddle – 389 Q-8

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Honda / Re: 1983 CR480 Rear Sag Settings

« on: February 04, 2009, 09:32:00 AM »

Red, I always shoot for the magical 100-105mm mark and the 480 turns sharp.

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Honda / Re: CR480 About To Rock

« on: February 04, 2009, 04:44:30 AM »

Hey Red, very nice 480. How do you like the Pro-Form pipe ? I'm waiting on mine to come in and replace the DG. Also the Mik 38 flatslide works great on it as do the RaceTech emulators. I broke down and ordered the Ohlins (just came in) . Frame and sliders are off at powdercoaters right now getting ready for '09 season. Is that a Hi-Flite seat on her ?

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Honda / Re: cr480 chain sliders

« on: February 02, 2009, 01:43:07 AM »

An RD I can help you with but the RC I only have a NOS genuine one and I'm not parting with it. I'll look into it and see what i can do.

Hello to all, I am in need of swingarm chain slider for my '83 480 Magoo replica and any help I'd be greatful. I recall Red Devil having them on their site but no luck there or here in the states. thanks ride safe

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Kawasaki / Re: whose works bike was this

« on: June 10, 2008, 10:30:04 PM »

Howerton