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General Discussion / Re: VMX Unlimited
« on: September 26, 2020, 07:59:10 am »
Reckon I'd have some nice used if they will suffice?
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Wanted / Re: Tank for '79 RM400N
« on: July 07, 2020, 07:36:37 pm »
If Matt at V! can't help, I can source one for you using my US suppliers through the shop (VMX Re-Creations). I got one for a client a few weeks ago, really nice replacement item & not worth risking another used one cracking IMO.
Cheers,
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Cheers,
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Wanted / Re: Tank for '79 RM400N
« on: July 04, 2020, 07:39:03 am »
Just by a new one from Clarke USA.
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Husqvarna / Re: Old Husky photo sent to me
« on: June 20, 2020, 08:06:24 am »
Cool photo Mick. You've been in a "good paddock" since that photo or so it seems.....
Cheers, K
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Competition / Re: 2020 Classic Nats
« on: June 20, 2020, 08:04:21 am »
The delay is frustrating to say the least however we are doing our utmost best to make this happen at the proposed venue, unfortunately CV-19 has complicated things no end. We hope to have an answer in the next week, sit tight.
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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: Montesa Engine Stamping 54M1520
« on: May 16, 2020, 07:54:22 am »
54M is 250 enduro, if you want a Cappra (250) look for 73M.
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General Discussion / Re: fork emulators
« on: May 11, 2020, 08:24:56 pm »
Emulators are fantastic things but only if you are prepared to take the time to tune them, which means a morning or afternoon of actually riding the bike over the same terrain & making small adjustments as you go. This means, handlebars & fork caps off, springs out, reach in grab the emulators, make the adjustment & go again. They are highly tuneable & come with a selection of springs & valve plates (at least Racetech units do). I've spoken to many who have been disappointed with fitting emulators & all say the same, they've never bothered to tune them & they "should just work".
Yes, they will work well for your application if you take the time to tune them, if you're not that way inclined, probably best to not spend the money on them.
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Yes, they will work well for your application if you take the time to tune them, if you're not that way inclined, probably best to not spend the money on them.
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Competition / Re: 2020 Classic Nats
« on: May 09, 2020, 04:42:35 pm »
Yes Ted, as I said on FB, the event has been postponed. We (CMX commission) are working with the club towards a date later in the year & as soon as it is decided a notification will be forthcoming. What we should be asking is who & how many are likely to support the event given the uncertain times we are in?
Cheers,
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Honda / Re: 82 xr500 front forks spongy
« on: March 17, 2020, 06:51:17 am »
Don't bother with the "band aid" fixes, you'll just be working for no result. Spending $200 on the correct rate springs will go a long way to getting you sorted but if you want it really good, then buy some emulators as well (another $300 or thereabouts).
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Competition / Re: 2020 Classic Nats
« on: March 11, 2020, 08:33:35 pm »
If you actually read the promotion blurb, it states huge camping area. I have confirmed that camping is free of charge.
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Competition / Re: 2020 Classic Nats
« on: March 11, 2020, 08:27:36 pm »
I believe there is camping available free of charge but will confirm.
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Competition / Re: 2020 Australian 3 Day Vintage Enduro (A3VE)
« on: January 28, 2020, 06:50:11 am »
Probably a good idea to release any changes to the competition classes now. People will be busy preparing bikes under the current format (I was told by PD that everything was the same as last year) & need to know ASAP if the changes will affect them.
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eBay Finds / Re: Is this a 'works' basket for '78 Hon CR250?
« on: January 08, 2020, 07:06:25 am »
Standard components there. Hard to tell condition from the photos (they are prone to wear problems even though the basket is steel), but they probably do "work".
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General Discussion / Re: VMX 2020 rules
« on: January 06, 2020, 07:20:42 am »
Yes, there has been some changes to the rules for 2020, you'll find the MoMS at www.ma.org.au Your mate should read the GCR's & all of chapter 11 at a minimum. He should also contact the local club he intends to ride with to check their rules as well.
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Competition / Re: 2020 Classic Nats
« on: December 27, 2019, 07:39:44 pm »
There seems to be some undue reservation about the lifting of the 9" suspension limit to 10.5" in the pre 1978 class. I can't see anyone who has already limited (sorted) their bikes to 9" taking them back & the option to increase 7" (or less) travel bikes to the meet the 9" class limit (now 10.5") has always been there. The new limit simply reflects what some makes came with off the showroom floor & riders can now ride their bikes as they were purchased in 1977 without having to de-engineer them, making it easier to enter the class. The removal of the standard shock mount position rule now allows bikes with layed forward suspension (1975 Honda's for example) into the class where beforehand they were relegated to the Evolution class, so even more bikes eligible for the class. Anyone worried about their bike not having enough suspension travel is letting their mind defeat them in the first instance. A low bike goes around corners better than a tall bike & as the saying goes " jumps for show, corners for dough". Any of the 1975, 1976 & 1977 models are all very competitive in the class & all have pro's & con's, bring them out & join in the fun.
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