This Years 2010/11 NZ Mr VMX bikes-show us your beasts

[suzuki43]

The first race of the NZ Mr VMX series is this coming weekend and I know we are all chomping at the bit.So come on guys show us what you are racing this season.
I will  be riding my only in country bike for the first part of the season;the mighty 1983 RM250D until my RM500D turns up.The 1980 CR 250 coming from the US is a longer term project,and  probably a 2011/12 race season bike.
Anyway come on guys show us what you are racing.


PS Note to self; install chain and pipe prior to race!!

[POM]

Looks good! isn't it sposed to have a tls drum on the front?and what class would you race it in as it is?

[suzuki43]

Cheers,yes normally it would have a  TLS but we run Pre 86 over here so I grafted a 85 RM front end on her along with a nos 85 back wheel.
It to run in the new Linkage 250 Class (Pre 86 250 class)

[POM]

cool,sounds like an interesting race class...........I actually have a real nice one those (250d) on me bench right now......mains bearing replacement......motors never been opened as far as i can see.....
Tell me, whats the power delivery like?...the owner of the one im working on complains about it being very peaky....

[suzuki43]

Nah not peaky,its got nice power but definitely has a spike in the midrange but mine has the 1982 head which gives them more snap anyway.

[POM]

TO BE FAIR THE OWNER OF THE ONE IM FIXING USUALLY RIDES AN RM 400 AND PERHAPS HIS EXPECTATIONS ARE A LITTLE HIGH OF THE AMOUNT OF MID RANGE IT SHOULD HAVE.....I WILL GIVE IT A SHOT WHEN IV FINISHED REBUILDING IT.........BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I RODE ONE OF THOSE......

[tony27]

If I can get the barrel back into 1 piece before the weekend otherwise I'm only a spectator for the local round

[dalesween]

I love that RM250 Suzuki 43, they are my favourite era,81-83,do those tank decals last for a while as i am thinking about a set for my IT 250,Seadon@ ilabb can make some up.

cheers Dale.

[suzuki43]

Gday Dale,yes they are pretty damn good,mine are MXM.Hope to see you on Sunday mate.
Cheers Craig

[mick25]

Wish i was over there at start of the NZ series  my dads talking about getting a bike over there may have to drop over there and give it a test ride
The suzi looks the goods ,dont forget to tidy the shed to bro