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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by Gears on August 11, 2025, 08:59:39 pm »

Hi the 250 and 125 are easily repaired using the orignal owner manuals quite comprehensive and good pictures when in doubt also showns bearing sizes and types.Just depends on what your issues are with your engine to the skill set needed.

The two main issues are sorting out the inherent gearbox problems and rebuilding the crank....May as well reco the lot whilst its in bits.

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by Hoony on August 11, 2025, 04:55:23 pm »

Looking for a Mechanic in Victoria with experience rebuilding early Elsinore engine / transmission.

Try Bumper at

Proline Motorcycles
Address: 4/1445 S Gippsland Hwy, Cranbourne VIC 3977
Phone: 0467 449 736

Ex VIPER Vintage Racer and excellent Mechanic.

Tell him Hoony recommended him

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by pokey on August 11, 2025, 02:44:47 pm »

Recently Google changed its method of searching to AI based. This is why we now have an AI brief at the start of every search often full of disinformation. Google use to provide results based on a ratings system now its how much you pay Vs what the AI considers correct. Yes many viewers will be Bots mining the content for key words for storage within Googles base  where they can be interpreted by googles Algorithms and with AI in its infancy more visits via Bots will be required so it can learn, hence the increase of visitors.  OZXMX was always one of the highest rated because of its traffic flow and constant updates , Now its an archive of great information.  As for a decent mechanic id ask around the Vic based clubs  and as mentioned Hondas arnt that techy and plenty of info floating around .

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by Wasp on August 11, 2025, 01:17:45 pm »

Interesting point about the number of views. I did notice the large change in number of views about 3 years ago. With no new members since September 22 and declining active members the high numbers of views started to look a bit odd. I brought that up with my IT guy and he told me more than 90% of views are Artificial, done by the huge search engines. That means a question is not as valuable as a for sale, because search engines are not a member, they cannot communicate or interact on this forum. However, as a “for sale” it can work magic, especially if something is rare. It is important that your contact details are part of the post. (Phone number or E-mail) I have tried it and it works. For example, my water-cooled Jumbo found a great new home in the Netherlands, after I tried to sell in Australia for years. Just an observation I made. At the time of posting there were over 1000 “guests “ viewing……..

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by ELC hunter on August 11, 2025, 08:32:16 am »

Hi the 250 and 125 are easily repaired using the orignal owner manuals quite comprehensive and good pictures when in doubt also showns bearing sizes and types.Just depends on what your issues are with your engine to the skill set needed.

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by Gears on August 10, 2025, 05:39:15 pm »

Good luck.
Apparently it’s difficult to find people to work on bikes. (And cars/houses)
Most people with experience on Elsinores would be even older than me!

It would appear you're right, 185 views on the post and only one reply!

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Wanted / Re: Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by skypig on August 10, 2025, 10:36:30 am »

Good luck.
Apparently it’s difficult to find people to work on bikes. (And cars/houses)
Most people with experience on Elsinores would be even older than me!

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Wanted / Mechanic Wanted.

« Last post by Gears on August 08, 2025, 10:35:10 pm »

Looking for a Mechanic in Victoria with experience rebuilding early Elsinore engine / transmission.

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Wanted / Re: xr600 bits

« Last post by Husky500evo on July 23, 2025, 08:53:07 am »

I have ‘88 NX650 Dominator forks , front wheel , rear shock linkages , swingarm and a seized motor . I am located in NQ though , so freight cost might be an issue . The ‘88 NX 650 motor is probably a good choice for an adventure bike motor , as it has both electric start and a kickstarter .

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For Sale / new hpi ignition yamaha 125/250

« Last post by the farm on July 15, 2025, 02:18:21 pm »

Hi all, I got the wrong HPI ignition for my 77yz125, this 068k168 set fits about 79- 89 with the small crank taper and 110 backplate also fits yz 250 79- 89  or later,  But check HPI site.
$388 is what i paid with shipping, any offers considered.