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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: mx250 on December 02, 2007, 10:13:00 pm
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Okay guys I've got withdrawal symtoms and I need some motorcycling eye candy. We've done 'Best Looking MX'er of all time' and it was unanimously agreed that the Montesa '77 VB360 was crowned the 'Best Looking MX'er of all time' ;) ;D
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l187/mx250a/IMAGE126.jpg) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
So now we must decide the 'Best Looking Flattracker of all time'.
My nomination is.............
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l187/mx250a/165634915-M.jpg)
Don't you just love that minimalist spartan functional look 8). And being a Yammy you just know it fast and reliable ;)
(I have no affiliation of any kind with the nomination. Indeed I can't remember where I stole the piccy from ::).)
Here some details which is just as sweet as the overall shot.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l187/mx250a/165634943-L.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l187/mx250a/165634930-L.jpg)
Ooopps. Don't look too closely at the engine mount welds :o ::) :P
Now play nice boys :-*. This is an opportunity for those of a 'Hardly Rideable' persuasion who got very confused in associating HD's Big Twins and MX'er in the same sentence ::) to nominate some very desirable minimalist and functional bad arsed HD's ;D
P.S. Same rules as before; nominations only accepted when supported by pretty pixies of the subject - I need my fix :P
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Nah you can do better than that, are we going down the original racer lines or the Down and dirty looking ? inc moderns ? should be posting best per period ?
cant go past my 74 Boss Yza for Period metallic paint work, all hand pin stripes and lettering .... sweet ;)
Heaps of other bikes to post but still says folder full :'(
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It must seem that I'm always nominating one of Alan Jonses bikes every time some brings up one of these "best looking" contests. Anyone who's ever been to his shed or to the races and actually closely checked out his bikes will agree that they are meticulously built with not a thing out of place. Even though all of them are quick, he's a bit of a show pony and the bikes are built with a show hot rod eye for detail. The bike below is pictured while it was under construction but it's now finished. It's a Trackmaster powered by a 90hp 860cc Nourish Weslake twin. It's got the usual Ceriani forks, Barnes quick change rear hub and all of the good stuff and looks even nicer in the flesh.
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/aj1.jpg)
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Bloody Monty's. I had a '77 250, it had 12 gears! 6 forward and 6 neutral. And whats with the kickstarter? You are better off laying down beside the bike to use the kicker properly :D I must say it handled well and went hard. Don't miss it though! Too bad i cant put anything decent into this thread as im an mxer but shall enjoy the pics anyways
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OK guys, just increased the photo folder limit, so you should be able to attach more photos. However that's probably the last increase for a while, so if possible host your photos elsewhere and just link them in.
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My entry for best looking............not my favourite,but definitely the best looking!!!!!!!
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Now this is definitely a favourite!!!!
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OSSA ST-1
Just my biased opinion
Lyndon
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looks like this'll be my new fav..just finished her off on Sunday ready for Coffs in March ;D
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/2081360487_f047e3d299.jpg?v=0)
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you've got me goin now Doc!
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addictive isn't it Vandy..I'd love to go fo a fang around the streets with the trials tyres fitted but alas..knowing my luck I'd get busted for hooning and have my toy confiscated :o :D
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addictive isn't it Vandy..I'd love to go fo a fang around the streets with the trials tyres fitted but alas..knowing my luck I'd get busted for hooning and have my toy confiscated :o :D
Hey Doc, that's enough of that. i'll be the only one Hooning around thanks !
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oops sorry..no worries Hoony, tellya what..when they come calling I'll point them in your direction and you can take 'all' the credit if you wish ;D
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Very nice i luv the yellow & black yamaha, the boss is trick too freaky hey when are you goin to post a video of you kickin up some dust ,sideways style ?.whats the deal with mag wheels can you run them in oz ? Are they any good.
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astro is my favourite
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Mate i have trouble posting pics, video ::)
The YZ's in the musem so i wont be riding it, got lots of toys for that.
If its period correct you can run it, the USA is looser on what they call sportman class etc they allow a lot of extras after 75 if it not going to make it faster.
All post 72 will have rear disks, and a spooler front, but mags are only really seen on a few bikes, personal taste, but not many guys like them for obvious reason they look shit.
mostly the Street tracker guys run them on XS 650 stuff. Even the modern still like the VM3.5 rims and spokes.
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hey you have to host them on U tube . I'm lookin at ridin a few meets at Broadford next year and there will only be a couple of classes ,Pre 90 and capacity so i can run anything up to 500cc so i might build something out of the bits in the shed and maybe a IT465 engine should be fun.
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I been thinking of borrowing the My Sc 500's motor and sticking it in a champion frame i have for a MX 360 , i just cant figure out if it will mount straight up or not. Im going to ride bikes this year i like not that are fast, Fun in 08 is doing to be the catch cry, i got a champion DT1 wont right any records but i just think its a sexy looking bike for coozing around on ( unless i start to look into spacer plates and doing the gorden jennings on it.
Where is the NAtional this year and the dates ?
they are listing our meets so i hope i can come over or do a broadford meet with you this year, time permitting.
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sounds good freaky see ya there,hey hoony wheres the honda in flat track trim ?.
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whats the deal with mag wheels can you run them in oz ? Are they any good.
If they are period I guess you could run them.
I don't know the details of the Yammy but I'm guessing they are late '70's XS650 19in front wheels, the rear wheel having been adapted for sprocket.
The 'mags' of the period were generally heavier than spoked wheels but were stronger laterally.
Heavier wheels would effect the 'spin up' and acceleration and would effect 'tip in', generally slow the responce to rider steering inputs and also effect suspension responsiveness.
The laterally stronger wheel would give a more precise 'feel' and would probably be an advantage once the bike is laid over and sliding.
All in all, technically and in performance a fairly even argument as indictated by Freaky.
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this is the best flattracker of all time so good they banned it
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and yet another yamaha with a sprinkle of imagination.
and saving memory too with a link!
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/989521/
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so good they banned it
.. :D You'd have to ask Kenny Snr about that one..he stated these immortal words after winning the AMA title.."they don't pay me enough to ride that thing" :o the frame was indeed a Champion design by Doug Schwerma.
Whilst it might have been quite animal and awesome the fact is he only barely won the series from Jay Springsteen and Corky Keener on this bike. It was an utter pig to get off the line which meant he always had to come from behind the pack and usually he did it around the outside!
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Yeah Vandy i like that it would be fun to ride ,I rode my sons yz100 at broadford in the 125 races and while underpowered it loved goin around corners where on my 400 it is a arm wrestle to get it around. Also firko what does jones's bike sound like those gold rocket launchers they look awesome?. Is there anywhere at raymond terrace to get these bikes out for a run ?.
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I saw Randy Mamola do a half time demo on the TZ750 dirt tracker at Ascot before they pulled it down in the eighties and he was amazing. He made even that beast look rideable.
Alan hasn't fired the Flat tracker yet Hilly. Although it's finished he's found an ignition problem and is waiting on parts to come from England. If there is a Dirt Track session at CD5 he's bringing it along with the rest of his little collection.
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Firko i bet jones's ignition problem is the "interspan" magic box huh, those bloody things always play up and the batteries don't last.
Hilly i haven't got a site to host my CR in dirt track form, if i send you a pic can you host it for me ? i could post it direct but want to save the sites limit to help out our esteemed WEB-Meister !
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OK, so it's not the best looking flat-tracker of all time (although I DO like those TT500 based bikes), but I love this pic.
(http://www.ozvmx.com/images/forum/kr_slide.jpg)
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OK, so it's not the best looking flat-tracker of all time (although I DO like those TT500 based bikes), but I love this pic.
(http://www.ozvmx.com/images/forum/kr_slide.jpg)
Show us the next frame ::) :o >:(
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That's King Kenny hisself, playing around for the cameras. Apparently he used to have problems on these bikes hanging the shift lever up on the ground, he'd get it down so far. How I have no idea...
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and still on the gas too!
kool!
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Champion framed Yamaha 350 Twin From what i remember this is a 74 Rd 350, it has Dg heads and all sort of stuff in the cases, RD400 close ratio box, RZ reeds & Custom built carbs and pipes, i just love the look of the heads and the pipes look too kewl.
One word describes it all for me " pert" and dont it look like it ! :o
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I cant open or save the pic freaky whats the trick ??.
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Having a couple of buls myself I reckon the Astro looks pretty good, but the other bikes are great. Can you guys tell me where those seat mudguard combos can be sourced, i can feel a project coming on . Thanks
searbs
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i got the guard and tank sets on bikes if you wanna pay to make up a mould,other wise gp glass or omars out the states, but youll need $400,
also what frame you have ? if its not a champion or trackmaster style youll need to mod the tail hoop or glass and mix the tank to suit the centre bar.
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freaky,
xt 500 frame, would the tank fit do you reckon, I don't know much about track masters. Rear loop is off already
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freaky,
xt 500 frame, would the tank fit do you reckon, I don't know much about track masters. Rear loop is off already
I think the XT/TT frame took the Star Racer tanks, which are a little squarer looking, i got a vintage purple one here if you need the tunnel dimesions, not sure how you would go getting it made guess its 2 halfs but you can get them out the states new for that model for about $250 ? i think but dont quote me as i haven asked about that particular model. The sStar racer has the matching rear for that model too might just need triming for the XT.
Gp glass is cheaper but there sites down ATM, but you can still see them on Omars, he has good pics, remember though they come in white gel not painted.
this should fit your beast http://www.omarsdtr.com/dt500champ.html
or surf the others http://www.omarsdtr.com/dtXR500.html
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Hey thanks, had a look and reckon could be the way to go, batter get some runs on the board with the motor
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I cant open or save the pic freaky whats the trick ??.
try again if at first you dont succeed :O)
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Yeah i got it Freaky i'm already scanning ebay for a rd350/400 ,a champion frame and one them seat & tank setups coz that is forken neat and i want one for Xmas. Now all i need is enough money to buy all the toys i want and then i will need more spare time so can ride them all . Aaagh 2 more sleeps till holidays yippee.
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Here's what ya need :D...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-CHAMPION-C-J-FLAT-YAMAHA-CHAMPION-OR-C-J-FLAT-TRACKER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6718QQihZ001QQitemZ110206039551
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Street legal slider too...
http://www.motocarrera.com/tracker.htm
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yep freaky you have talked me into buying a one now mmmmmmm there cool looking machines
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Yeah i got it Freaky i'm already scanning ebay for a rd350/400 ,a champion frame and one them seat & tank setups coz that is forken neat and i want one for Xmas. Now all i need is enough money to buy all the toys i want and then i will need more spare time so can ride them all . Aaagh 2 more sleeps till holidays yippee.
that one might still be for sale if you have a lazy $8K USD
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yep freaky you have talked me into buying a one now mmmmmmm there cool looking machines
Like a roady at least you can paint them up and do what you like NOS plastic is no longer the be all and end all, you would be surprised how easy fiber glass it to fix over plastics :O)
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Here's what ya need :D...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-CHAMPION-C-J-FLAT-YAMAHA-CHAMPION-OR-C-J-FLAT-TRACKER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6718QQihZ001QQitemZ110206039551
with a claimed Dt2mx motor and a lot of body work needs, you want to get that for less than a grand, it also has other anomallies, including the rust dept.
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freaky if i get one it this is it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XR750-1980-XR-750-Same-bike-Evel-Knievel-rode_W0QQitemZ180196827523QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6707QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
fork go the whole HOG
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i thought evel rode a truimph ?
cant say id buy a hardely there.
although having said that i would buy the MX 250 someone post the orange one up leaning on the wall that was a sexy unit !
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I have "somewhere *" the mould for the seat /tank/ side panels fibreglass from the Champion 750 Yammie Flattracker. Any use? 'somewhere * " in mates shed in Melbourne, we had two fibreglass copies made using the original to pattern mould. Tim.
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if that was in australia i would be picking it up tomorrow just for the hell of owning it
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I have "somewhere *" the mould for the seat /tank/ side panels fibreglass from the Champion 750 Yammie Flattracker. Any use? 'somewhere * " in mates shed in Melbourne, we had two fibreglass copies made using the original to pattern mould. Tim.
timbo i'd run a set of glass from them if you ever find them are the side plates in the seat section ? i got some champions here with no spare glass so id love to get some rear up at least for spare rather than moulding of my good one and risk injury to em :O) keep me in the loop big guy !
if they turn up drop them to bruce or adam at fergussons in melton and tell them to get them to me pronto :-X
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Hey Tim i would be interested in that mould setup ,while i dont now anything about fibreglass i'm sure there would be some interest in them . How do we go about it ?.
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Will locate and yes the side plates are connected to the seat section. Around 1970/73 era flat squared off tank look type.
Had a friend do the dirty work. I don't know shit from clay about Fglass! Except putting Methanol in a Ducati tank makes for some really "interesting " entertainment.......
Hey Freaky I live a fair distance from Melbourne/Melton ;)
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I was pokin around GMC's shed last night and he was building some some pipes for a trick lookin RZ track bike ,hmmm wouldnt be to hard to get to a flat track setup from there .
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Of Course, He is now the custodian of YZ250H next bike.Tony's shout at CD5.
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that same bike we were talking about is still here
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Tim, me to interested in fiberglass moulds if they turn up,
searbs
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Geeze timbo...... look what you started i though it was our little secret.......... :'(
dont worry ill get them to melton :P you just find em........... ;)
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Freaky and others "vintageironusa" on ebay has a 250 ccYamaha 72 vintage Champion on bidding or $1500 USD buy now.
OK I am 5O, SLOW AND LOSING IT, this item for sale is on page 3 of this thread :-[ :-[ as posted by the Cyclegod, ;)
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Freaky and others "vintageironusa" on ebay has a 250 ccYamaha 72 vintage Champion on bidding or $1500 USD buy now.
See page 3
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Yeah paul same bike .Its doin a shed tour of the country.
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Freaky and others "vintageironusa" on ebay has a 250 ccYamaha 72 vintage Champion on bidding or $1500 USD buy now.
OK I am 5O, SLOW AND LOSING IT, this item for sale is on page 3 of this thread :-[ :-[ as posted by the Cyclegod, ;)
andread my comments page 3 :O)
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Hey Tim,
did you have any luck tracking down the moulds for the Yammie Flat tracker?
js
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Yes will have them here in early March :D
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How do you want to handle the copying; costs, logistics etc?
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Wait till they are here in my hands, I will post a message asap. We will work it out for all for sure. Cheers.
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Thanks Tim, standing by
john