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Marque Remarks => Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) => Topic started by: 2T_vs_4T on June 05, 2010, 02:36:58 pm
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Hi, 2T_vs_4T here.
I'm new here, I joined after an long time riding friend told me about the site. I have two SWM's a 1978 RS 125 GS and a 1978 RS 175 GS. Both aquired some time ago after many phone calls in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
I had a thought about finding out how many SWM's came to Australia, eg model and year.
So if you would like to add yours to the list, I'm starting with my two.
*AUS*SWW*RS125GS*C*0003*
*AUS*SWM*RS175GS*D*0002*
Cheers 2T_vs_4T.
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The model l had was a SWM MC 125 1979 MODEL, l have been told it is still here in geelong but not used. Plus a fellow that l know has a Moto Villa mc 250 1979 model single shock only two came into Australia.
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You can add mine to the list
1981 AUS RS175GS TF3 D 0019
Are you be coming to CD7?
Cheers
Noel
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The same person that has my swm, as also got a 370, 250. as well. Have you got any photo`s of your bike to share with us.
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Edgar Phipps has a pristine original SWM 250 he recently found under a house. Not sure of the year but it appears to be around '77/78. It's got a Rotax engine.
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Welcome aboard 2T_vs_4T.... ;D Sorry I haven't been in contact since the funeral. Been a bit hectic with everything that happened, work, and getting ready for CD7. You still coming to CD7?
Tony
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btw, check out http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=13457.0
Did you only compete in one round of the 6 Day Series in 1982?
Between the 82 6 Day Series, and the 82 Condor Series, that makes at least 4 forum members that all competed against each other in enduros in 1982.... ::) (2T_vs_4T, NSR, Mike52 and IT400C)
Small world............ ;)
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Hi 2T looking forward to more posts and some photos please.
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Here is a pic of the SWM 125, found outside in the weather, it had been through a flood where it was found, the first 30cm or so of the expansion chamber had rusted away and the rings had rusted in the bore. The front wheel had been sold to a local farmer to use on a piece of farm equipment, but it was tracked down and exchanged for another wheel. There is also corrosion of the mag case around the rotary valve, so a little work to do, I think so. Here is a link to the pic. I will take so more pics soon, now that i know how to post them.
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae213/2T_vs_4T/scan0001.jpg)
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what a great fine, it worth bring it back to life.
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I really hope you can bring this wreck back to life. If you decide it's too big a project, I'd be interested in taking it on.
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I know there is one SWM in WA, an ex works bike ridden by a UK rider, name I can't remember, believe the bike is an 81, but I could be wrong
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How things have changed my ex gs250rs 1980 complete and running with owners manual, i was unable to sell for over a grand ::
(http://i47.tinypic.com/11he1xf.jpg)
(http://i46.tinypic.com/29fb2o0.jpg)
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thats a work of Art. do you want to sell it :)
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Sorry Guys I did say my ex SWM given away to a fellow club member late last year needed the room for the next pre 75 project
Over here in the west just no local old Enduro bike market
Must say the Army SAS boys back in the 80s bought a lot of SWM bikes the hot ticket in that group of riders in Western Australia
Cheers
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Gee, Their are a lot of nice bikes in Italy on ebay. love to own. nice to dream.
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I know there is one SWM in WA, an ex works bike ridden by a UK rider, name I can't remember, believe the bike is an 81, but I could be wrong
I know where this bike is........... In my shed. Was waiting for the time and $$ to do it up. Have managed to track down new plastics and parts for it. Was intending to start the resto shortly, however change of situation and will be putting it up for sale shortly. It's a 80 or 81 GS250. Same as the pictured one below your post.
Cheers.
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I'm in! Let me know when you'd like to part with it. It can complement my TF1. Please!?
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I have a TF3 175 rs gs engine 102859 frame 0018 built 1981 ......
Can Am 370 is kindly helping with getting a bulk order of bits from the states ....
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I've got one too, but I've got no idea what it is............ ???
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Mine is an Enduro AUS*SWM*RS250*GSTF1*E0022*.(http://[IMG]http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/Tyrepower/PICT0161.jpg)[/img]
Cheers Tyrepower
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Trying to post a picture of it hope this works. (http://[IMG]http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/Tyrepower/PICT0161.jpg)[/img]
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(http://http//i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/Tyrepower/PICT0161.jpg)
Won't work for me either. We need Doc
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Well thats a relief, I thought it was just me!!
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from the quick quiz-Here she is !! add her to the SWM Oz gene pool ;D Thanks for sharing G. 8)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/ExWorksSWM370009.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/ExWorksSWM370025.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/ExWorksSWM370007.jpg)
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What a great find. I'd touch up the paint on the motor and that would be it.
Is there a bolt missing from the top triple clamp?
History?
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History?
The SWM is a 370 enduro that was issued to Mick Bowers in 1980!
Brought to our Oz shores in 2001.
The rest is not mine to tell ;D :'(
cheers A
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Hi gents from SOuth AFrica-I am a collector and recently acquired an immaculate 1982 SWM 250 - the bike is immaculate and all that is missing is the tool cover and rubber straps on the fuel tank. Can anybody direct to where I can get a replacement? I would greatly appreciate the help. Please send me an email to [email protected] REgards Gavin WIlliams
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Gavin, Martin at moto-SWM in the UK can help with the parts you need.http://www.r2wtrials.co.uk/html_files/swmtf1.html He's good to deal with.
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Thank you - really appreciate the help. Will order in the next few days- intending to race the SWM in a two day vinduro in March 2011 in South AFrica- think it is the real deal- twin shocker (FOx) air-cooled Rotax . once again thanks from SOuth AFrica. Crabman
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SWM number,
I just adding my 250 to the list,
AUS*SWM*RS250GSL*E*0016*
I think it was a blue bike with no signs of any other colour under the silver frame.
Chris.
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A.J.Windor [ could be Windsor ] raced a 125 SWM on 7/8/83 in round 4 of the Yamaha 6 Day series at Toonumbar.
He came 6th in class which was pretty good because a LOT of the big boys DNF'ed that one.
Wonder where that bike ended up?
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its here in woolgoolga
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its here in woolgoolga
I knew a lot of guys from Woolgoolga.
Most of them rode KTM's and smoked funny stuff. ;D
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So Woolgoolga is a real place? Well I'll be darned ;D e Thought it was Wollongong with the spell checker going crazy! Mid north coast sounds like a very laid back place....
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So Woolgoolga is a real place? Well I'll be darned ;D e Thought it was Wollongong with the spell checker going crazy! Mid north coast sounds like a very laid back place....
Bunch of Woolgoolga guys used to come up to sunny QLD to race in the Yamaha 6 day series and I got to know the Woolgoolga bike shop owner who sold a lot of KTM's.
Haven't seen him for a long time now.
Fell off a pushy and damaged himself if I remember right .
Those guys were so laid back I don't know how they kept their bikes upright and I'me stuffed if I know how they raced as that stuff they smoked slowed you down , so I'me told. ;)
They probably won't remember any of the time they spent up here :o
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KTM must stand for Karma Through Marijuana. No wonder those KTM boys run their bikes with plenty of two stroke oil. They like their bikes to run smokey!
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"Don't you worry about that" who said that!!!? There was no residuals in Woolgoolga Mate, the SWM are still going, there less smoking of the pipe these days must be the synthetic oils glad to see the real people are still alive God bless The Speedy Working Motor!! regards Too all
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I have the very first SWM to come to Australia.
It is a 50cc Enduro bike.
Frame number is AUS0001.
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I have the very first SWM to come to Australia.
It is a 50cc Enduro bike.
Frame number is AUS0001.
Can you post a picture of it Jasper?
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I have the very first SWM to come to Australia.
It is a 50cc Enduro bike.
Frame number is AUS0001.
Can you post a picture of it Jasper?
My thoughts too.
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Jasper, is it Ross's green 50?
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there was an Aus 0001 in every shipment depends on the year