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Clubroom => Bike Talk => Topic started by: 090 on January 22, 2011, 09:10:17 am

Title: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: 090 on January 22, 2011, 09:10:17 am: I did a search and couldn't find a thread like this one . Hope I'm not rehashing :-\
So a lot of us started on a mini and have a soft spot for them, me included. I have said on several occasions that even though I love them, I couldn't bring myself to part with money for one when I can use the money to buy another rider. Well that changed a couple of weeks ago when I bought the Puch that people was trying to pronounce.I have a spare bike in rougher condition that I have decided to keep seeing as these things don't come up very often. This thing is a little ripper and will be a pit bike at CD8. I also bought an xr75 '76 (four speed) which is getting a transformation.I have done a back flip! JohnnyO, get your camera out seeing as you have quite a mini collection as well.
The Puch is made in Austria. I think Arnie's first job was assembling these at his local bike shop :).

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/090bvb/puch019.jpg)

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/090bvb/puch015.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: JohnnyO on January 22, 2011, 09:12:11 am: You really are turning into an eccentric Euro! ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: firko on January 22, 2011, 09:17:54 am: I found one of those little Puch's in a skip bin a few years ago. It was complete and in good nick except for the engine being one solid siezed up mass. I can't remember what I did with it but seem to think I may have given it to a forum member.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Davey Crocket on January 22, 2011, 09:19:09 am: Remember, he is a clogwog......it's in his blood.....loves gold too. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: JohnnyO on January 22, 2011, 09:36:06 am: Ok you got me, here's my favourite one..
This is an '74 XR75K1 i semi restored about 15 years ago and use as a pit bike occasionally.
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc374/JohnnyO31/Mini%20bikes/_KAP2214.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: DR on January 22, 2011, 11:21:18 am: Mini's could near do with a forum section of their own I'd reckon. '100cc and Mini's' ;)
Seems nearly every man and his dog has a mini of some description tucked away somewhere and some like me just keep adding to them...

(http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pd8H8MfXXkZAaaQr8yzMUftSu6nwfjS9HbGSgu_C9sjW3CQpoi7ZZZx8Ci2EzZPwkZa6SqxpTVINYKS4MbzmrVg/81%20xr80%20in%2084%20yz80k%208th%20november%202009%201.jpg?psid=1)
'82 XR80/YZ80K

(http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQx6viwIksKcybZH8S-9ViqZUuQ44JcQepxCviGNEFLBntHcr8H8RYCLSgMmNAp0UN_g9IhDb7qPJIGj3fPlcpw/1971%20TM50R%2030th%20April%202009%20complete..jpg?psid=1)
my prototype TM50 5 speed. Has the correct chrome wheels and shocks now ;)

(http://osxdwg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pLSSVzw9NT9FNCRobss_bk39pfiuIPIcxEY5VGPPv8kiimgQxtzMNU9LH0Hz2GVn_uZ_m_AgHjzf6dzV4dPIl8J8c8Acp3Nfj/tm75%20doc.jpg?psid=1)
'74 TM75

(http://osyeig.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pom5gBsEywjCJRV9YQjWVH9vMnk01iSaVzEf1Kg5dDX5Y_KdMUEP7erhyMP6M3-r6vg-FidGFBaU4fRxa601a51ewnhZCCjsP/rm80wp.JPG?psid=1)
RM80B bought new in late '77

(http://osxdwg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pXhmvpi1AM8j8KEoIuw2pECBJlaoQl_6agXQBXI9Aby52IzbCldbDshYKPoIRoxTZjHHAkcHZ-9k9vfm5HHqnTlYjk10jOX_R/Deckson%20Demon%20003.jpg?psid=1)
as purchased but now complete and rideable though still patina..just love that word ;D

(http://osxdwg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pLxR10oHcIz0oQk7vUw2iZ155rh-ZlQuFmYmXX8s6Ki9zdFrquJm1pdxqdCse4bcIsIjIxeVNtkPocd5a1T_tsMcoTBRyUgAH/unrestored%20vintage%20minis.jpg?psid=1)
Italjet, JR and PW 50's

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs153.snc4/36972_443372980738_571910738_5878725_4272724_n.jpg)
le '82 80XZ one of my favs..the other is the XD and 80B ;)

there are a few others on the way and also an RM50N, RM80XX, RM80XD (in progress pictured below), DSRM80BC hybrid but I can't find any pics atm. Work calls so I'll have to look for them again later.

(http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pvC5Hfc0z3zuF9sJgHX5LDpVw-oocq-TMm34dX28mRfdtA6TwkU1D8g_p1XequltUBx5OC1DZOL-NRqTjMzpJCA/rm80d%2015th%20jan%2011%20001.jpg?psid=1)
current project '83
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: firko on January 22, 2011, 11:33:10 am: I'm building something a tad different. In line with my love of custom framed bikes, I'm building a Steens powered by a TS90 Honcho engine. Jonesey bought a complete Hodaka Ace 90 powered version and got a spare frame and tank with it which he's donated to the cause. I'm considering using Chonda wheels and USD forks if I can find a donor basketcase pitbike. If not, I'll be needing appropriate 16" and 17" wheels.
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/BLASTING%20084.jpg)
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/frame_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Captain Bilko on January 22, 2011, 11:44:11 am: It's the early 1980's racers that do it for me. Bristling with technology and very quick. the one i'm doing is costing a bomb but I couldn't care less. When Pre 85 mini's are racing, I'll be ready..... 8)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/DSCN1417.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/DSCN1423.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/DSCN1385.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/YZ%2080%20J/DSCN1413.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/DSCN1420.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: mposs on January 22, 2011, 01:05:39 pm: My two

YZ80A
(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/mposs/HondaBonanza2010179.jpg)

TY80A
(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/mposs/HondaBonanza2010190.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: YZ250H on January 22, 2011, 01:28:54 pm: Almost finished - carb (lost in the mail >:( ) Chain and clean up the side covers and tank.
Obviously still looking for front number plate (or replacement) and exhaust guard.

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/tbarsby/004-1.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/tbarsby/001.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Slakewell on January 22, 2011, 02:27:21 pm: LOL I sold almost all my mini stuff last year. Had heaps of YZ 80 stuff.

I still have a XL 75 that owes me $500 that Id let go without too much of a fight.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 22, 2011, 02:33:36 pm: talk about memories - I had an XR75 like that one JO - and at one point when Dad tried to get me into trials a TY80 as well. Just like Brad there is no way I could ride one now ;D but still wouldn't mind a YZ80C to sit in the bar - never did get one as I moved onto 125's - but geez there are some nice bikes there.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: LWC82PE on January 22, 2011, 04:15:54 pm: I used to have an 81 XR 80 exactly like this. It was in imaculate condition and looked the same as this brochure pic and mainly just had the cosmetics and the top end done 20 or so years ago because the mechanicals were still very good. I kind of wish i still had it, it was such a bullet proof bike.

(http://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p9ziFCtzfulYnJtmz5UNjY-o0z0xb6X9md6vJPjfIhjLN5ZZs9d6pC1Ty7jTyn3bv8_r1sKpU8QLNafoiK5V_WQ/81%20xr%2080.jpg?psid=1)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: suzuki43 on January 22, 2011, 04:25:12 pm: Quote from: Rossvickicampbell on January 22, 2011, 02:33:36 pm
talk about memories - I had an XR75 like that one JO - and at one point when Dad tried to get me into trials a TY80 as well. Just like Brad there is no way I could ride one now ;D but still wouldn't mind a YZ80C to sit in the bar - never did get one as I moved onto 125's - but geez there are some nice bikes there.

Yes indeed Rosco,you on a mini bike would be like an elephant riding a skateboard.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: smed on January 22, 2011, 04:46:24 pm: I have some pics of part of my mini collection but dont know how to use photobucket,can someone put them up for me if i email them to you?
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: smed on January 22, 2011, 05:37:57 pm: Thanks Ross :)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Captain Bilko on January 22, 2011, 05:45:37 pm: Smeds mini's

xr75k1, ct70, dax, 77z50j, deltek rockhopper

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/IMG_0498.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/16-12-07_1703.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/15-12-07_1756.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/All_things_414/IMG_0258.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: mudguard on January 22, 2011, 09:19:23 pm: Hey Rosco,
Just for the "Pool Room." Have added since this photo was taken, new front & rear wheels, nos front number plate, nos LHS number plate, nos kick starter, new piston kit still standard bore, and nos YZ80D rear shocks. Just looking for YZ80D front fork tubes to finish it off.

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy256/goldenbreed62/063.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: YZ250H on January 22, 2011, 09:36:18 pm: Where did you get that number plate muddy - looks perfect size for YZ50 ;)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Woody on January 22, 2011, 09:42:30 pm: brother and I started off on a '75 GT80B that ran all day two up with camping gear and all on 60c of fuel. I'm after a brochure or copy of this bike.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/1bikes1c2.jpg)

then moved on to a YZ80E to cut our teeth on mx (there's that Dato again)

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/2bikes1c1.jpg)

next stop was a brand new YZ80G that I raced in N/E VIC. cost $749 and I still have the Mikkola clock. only have this poor pic to show for it but bought another 80G recently for a future father/son project

Have any of you guys got pics of junior mx racing in N/E Viccy in 79/80/81?

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/ourYZ80G.jpg)

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/3YZ80G.jpg)

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/DSC03179.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: mposs on January 23, 2011, 10:39:13 am: Is this the Brochure you are chasing? Happy to copy it for you if it is.

(http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/mposs/gt80c3small.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on January 23, 2011, 12:38:29 pm: Steven spent some time growing up with minibikes and now only has the book ,
All about Minibikes Written by Pedr Davis and Illustrated by Bob Arnold.
Pedr Davis three sons had minibikes and Pedrs had a five speed trail bike.
First published in Dee Why NSW 1973
Acknowledgements to Mike McCarthy,John Lane(John Deck &Son),Charles Campey(James N Kirby)and Ray Barwick(Minibike Centre).
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/ministoo.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/minis.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: monaro308 on January 23, 2011, 04:52:46 pm: Nice pics VMX!
My pride and joy...and whats left of it after 34 years and counting SL70E not sure what year it was.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/hjcoupe/sl70.jpg)
Future project 1 1983 YZ80K and maybe project 1981 YZ80H with one of my CT90's behind it.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/hjcoupe/yz80.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/hjcoupe/yz802.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: smed on January 23, 2011, 05:13:36 pm: I have that book All about minibikes too Alison,I like the cool dude on page 35 ::) & how to tell an expert rider on page 49 :)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: frostype400 on January 23, 2011, 05:18:25 pm: This is my beast but it is getting moved to our factory soon so I can finish it I am waiting on a nos headlight bracket that is stopping me getting it rolling because it has to go on with the forks not after wheels are done need to blast the barrel and will be ready to put it all together.

(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/DSCN0161.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on January 23, 2011, 05:52:36 pm: Quote from: smed on January 23, 2011, 05:13:36 pm
how to tell an expert rider on page 49 :)

:D We'll have to do a reprint and sell it to some of the non-expert riders ;) .............You dont see him racing in the pits,showing off or making violent swerves
or
No matter how deserted or smooth a paddock appears,he never throws caution to the wind.Even when there seems little danger of collision,the chaces of hitting a concealed pot-hole or tree stump are high
and
He does not litter the coutryside ,nor cause excessive noise. :o
Bit like old fashioned etiquette for ladies and children -should be seen and not heard ;) ;D :-X
cheers A
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Woody on January 23, 2011, 06:10:57 pm: Hey Mark
Nice couple of 80's there. It would be great if you could scan it and email the GT80 brochure for me. Shame they never listed the blue one in the brochure. Do you have any of the MX80 back then too?

I've also been on the look out for this one too, 1980 G models I think.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/BybLQmWkKGrHqIOKkEwRphjDzBMRrSbS9w_12.jpg)

I used to have this transfer on the back of my Yamaha race jersey. Got it from the t-shirt shop in Albury. One of the IT guys still has an original.

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/Yamahadigsthedirt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 23, 2011, 06:18:44 pm: Muddy - nice looking C - I actually got to race one a few times - I had an XR75 with some Bert Kingston bits on it courtesy of the local Honda store - but the YZ would chew me up every time - they were so much faster!
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Slakewell on January 23, 2011, 06:33:53 pm: Quote from: VMX247 on January 23, 2011, 12:38:29 pm
Steven spent some time growing up with minibikes and now only has the book ,
All about Minibikes Written by Pedr Davis and Illustrated by Bob Arnold.
Pedr Davis three sons had minibikes and Pedrs had a five speed trail bike.
First published in Dee Why NSW 1973
Acknowledgements to Mike McCarthy,John Lane(John Deck &Son),Charles Campey(James N Kirby)and Ray Barwick(Minibike Centre).
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/ministoo.jpg)
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/minis.jpg)

I have that book my Mother bought it for me for Christmas about 73 / 74? I had a non rear shock mini trail and Honda 90 step thou.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Slakewell on January 23, 2011, 06:37:07 pm: Quote from: monaro308 on January 23, 2011, 04:52:46 pm
Nice pics VMX!
My pride and joy...and whats left of it after 34 years and counting SL70E not sure what year it was.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/hjcoupe/sl70.jpg)

With the parts in my shed you could make that whole again ;)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Stan S on January 23, 2011, 07:04:26 pm: Just dragged this out of the shed after about 30 years. Pit bike for CD8 maybe?

(http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/gf079/Gregs%20pictures/037.jpg)

(http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/gf079/Gregs%20pictures/039.jpg)

(http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/gf079/Gregs%20pictures/040.jpg)

(http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/gf079/Gregs%20pictures/041.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Captain Bilko on January 23, 2011, 07:12:45 pm: That's way cool Stan. A young guy had one of those out at Parwan last year. It was a goer and all and I think he competed in some class ??? on it. I think KB might have been there that day as well.....
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: YZ250H on January 23, 2011, 07:34:17 pm: That's one cool little bike Stan. Regarding the minibike book - how long had saint george dragons been sponsoring junior motocross ? ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Stan S on January 23, 2011, 08:10:56 pm: Quote from: 66M on January 23, 2011, 07:12:45 pm
That's way cool Stan. A young guy had one of those out at Parwan last year. It was a goer and all and I think he competed in some class ??? on it. I think KB might have been there that day as well.....

Yeah Ross, I had forgotten about it as it hasn't been out of the shed since 81/82. The frame was specially made by Bozchrome Engineering back in the mid to late 70's and I built the engine in about 78 I think. It is an early 4 speed XR75 which I took out to 100cc. It used to be a lot of fun to ride on any flat area's. I think it's time to resurect it.

Stan.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Hardex on January 23, 2011, 08:35:44 pm: Hi stan that XR is very impressive.if you need any bits give me a call .Love to see it going again.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: smed on January 23, 2011, 09:23:40 pm: That bikes shit hot Stan!,Yeah get it going again & bring it to the HBBB,I'm taking my dirt tracker XR75,if we get enough minis they might give us our own session on the flat track,dust off those minis everyone & bang a trials tire on the back :)Yee Haa.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: retrobiker on January 23, 2011, 09:26:25 pm: ANYONE HEARD OF THIS XR75 WORLD TILES THIS YEAR IN KURRI KURRI?
I THINK EVERYONE NEEDS TO BRING A MINI TO CD8 FOR THE PRE75 TRACK,ALSO BEATS WALKING,LAST YEAR I TOOK A Z50
I THINK I ONLY WALKED ABOUT 2 METRES
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Stan S on January 23, 2011, 09:40:48 pm: Quote from: Hardex on January 23, 2011, 08:35:44 pm
Hi stan that XR is very impressive.if you need any bits give me a call .Love to see it going again.
Cheers.

Gday Hardex, thanks for the offer I might have to take you up on that.

smed, I hadn't thought about HBBB but let's see if we can make it. The only thing is someone a little "slimmer" may have to ride it these days :D :D

Regards Stan.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: monaro308 on January 23, 2011, 09:46:39 pm: Quote from: Slakewell on January 23, 2011, 06:37:07 pm
Quote from: monaro308 on January 23, 2011, 04:52:46 pm
Nice pics VMX!
My pride and joy...and whats left of it after 34 years and counting SL70E not sure what year it was.
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa250/hjcoupe/sl70.jpg)

With the parts in my shed you could make that whole again ;)

Please don't tease me Slakewell :'(
I still have the back wheel,1 side cover,bits and pieces of the engine.Tank went to darwin in the mid 80's and no idea what happened to the rest of it.
I've always wanted to get it up and running but the major bits are missing..thought about putting a chinka motor in it or my CT90 motor,BUT other stuff gets in the way and DAMN it would be so nice to ride it 30 odd years later :)
All i can ask is...tell me what you have and how much $ ;D
cheers..Mario

PS...Stan That is one hella of a great bike!
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Rosco86 on January 23, 2011, 10:01:26 pm: Hey Stan
The tank on that one is worth quite a few bob. My son broke up his junior solo a little while back and I have a freshly restored ct125 motor sitting in the shedatt blacked with polished outer fins. If your looking to get the little girl going and want a motor (is bog stock, but everything new) pm me, very cheap for a Ballarat boy, even cheaper if you're a Saints supporter. Also have a nice little homemade alloy tank if you want to perserve the Jawa one.
Rosco 86
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: JohnnyO on January 23, 2011, 10:13:50 pm: Here's a shot of my YZ80A, it was pretty rough when i got it with yellow bodywork and the wrong seat.
I repainted the tank and rh sidecover silver and sourced nos front and rear guards and lh sidecover.
(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc374/JohnnyO31/Mini%20bikes/_KAP2210.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: mudguard on January 23, 2011, 11:15:48 pm: Whats the chance of us bringing our mini's to CD8 and getting Ken from VMX Mag to do a photo shoot? How many models of each brand could we get together at one event, YZ's, XR's, RM's or what ever else? :)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: PE MAN on January 23, 2011, 11:47:44 pm: i still got my little `80 rm50 in the shed from when i was a youngin... reckon once i build the bank account up again itll be time to bring it back to life.... you'se to bloody fly too for a 50.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: DR on January 24, 2011, 07:29:32 am: http://cid-86267c09a3452a71.office.live.com/self.aspx/Minibikes%20-%20XR75%5EJJR50%5EJMR50%5EJRM80%5EJYZ80%5EJKX80%5EJItaljet%5EJetc/Mighty%20Minicycles%20Book%20-%20William%20E%20Butterworth/Mighty%20Minicycles%20-%20W.E.Butterworth%20002.jpg (http://cid-86267c09a3452a71.office.live.com/self.aspx/Minibikes%20-%20XR75%5EJJR50%5EJMR50%5EJRM80%5EJYZ80%5EJKX80%5EJItaljet%5EJetc/Mighty%20Minicycles%20Book%20-%20William%20E%20Butterworth/Mighty%20Minicycles%20-%20W.E.Butterworth%20002.jpg)
'Mighty Minicycles by William E Butterworth' scan

some other mini stuff

http://cid-86267c09a3452a71.office.live.com/browse.aspx/Minibikes%20-%20XR75%5EJJR50%5EJMR50%5EJRM80%5EJYZ80%5EJKX80%5EJItaljet%5EJetc (http://cid-86267c09a3452a71.office.live.com/browse.aspx/Minibikes%20-%20XR75%5EJJR50%5EJMR50%5EJRM80%5EJYZ80%5EJKX80%5EJItaljet%5EJetc)

trick RM for 1980 ;)
(http://osxdwg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pJ5fWKyP0q_foHNtCs6wENneBu0zDKLQEPy2YKe1bEX7GEMP0V_w_X29rmC3tcM3dDU4z7Ukf2PgeoAIlW33nMDAcKJqIoLAy/FranksRM80.jpg?psid=1)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: NSR on January 24, 2011, 09:40:03 am: (http://www.leguidevert.com/forum/2011/a266906_1.jpg)

(http://www.leguidevert.com/forum/2011/a266906_2.jpg)

(http://www.leguidevert.com/forum/2011/a266906_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: NSR on January 24, 2011, 09:52:56 am: (http://www.leguidevert.com/forum/2011/a266856_2.jpg)

(http://www.leguidevert.com/forum/2011/a266856_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: AjayVMX on January 24, 2011, 12:27:03 pm: Oh! A minibike thread. Yippee!

Here's my Z50...

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1052255/z50rhs-1_1.jpg)

She's a little rough round the edges, but completely original with 67k on the clock. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: BAHNZY on January 24, 2011, 12:37:53 pm: Ajay - Are you sure that its "Rough Around The Edges"
I'd be keen to see your version of "Restorable or Needs Work"

:D :D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: AjayVMX on January 24, 2011, 02:14:31 pm: Quote from: BAHNZY on January 24, 2011, 12:37:53 pm
Ajay - Are you sure that its "Rough Around The Edges"
I'd be keen to see your version of "Restorable or Needs Work"

:D :D

HA HA! Actually the photo makes it look better than it is... ;)
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Post by: smed on January 24, 2011, 03:11:50 pm: Thats a cool lot of pics with the big boys on mini,s NSR, looks like Carla on the YZ & Malherbe on the XR,Whos on the KX & RM?
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Post by: buckets on January 24, 2011, 06:00:50 pm: Is that a Pasoe power pipe on the XR slider?? I remember mine had a Bassani.. way cool sound....
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Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 24, 2011, 06:19:17 pm: yeap - I had a bassani on my XR75 as well - sounded fast!!!!
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Post by: Stan S on January 24, 2011, 07:42:31 pm: Quote from: buckets on January 24, 2011, 06:00:50 pm
Is that a Pasoe power pipe on the XR slider?? I remember mine had a Bassani.. way cool sound....

I'm sorry buckets I can't remember the brand of the pipe I put on it. Somebody else will be able to Identify it i'm sure ;)

Stan.
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Post by: buckets on January 27, 2011, 04:32:23 pm: Hot wheels track fork protectors????
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Post by: miniwheels on January 29, 2011, 11:36:47 am: I used to have a Fury chromed straight out on my XR75, geez it was loud and tough, it didn't last long though,at the old track we used to ride at we had to cross over train lines, unfortunatley I pancaked the pipe underneath the motor within a couple of weeks, as Fury factory was only down the road from where I used to live the problem was solved ::) I then bought a Fury megaphone, wish I still had both pipes ;D
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Post by: jake yz80 on January 29, 2011, 12:14:29 pm: this is my bike just bought it last sunday semi restored it looks great just need to get some stickers made for it
this is beforeit was semi restored got seat recovered wouldnt think its the same bike
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m619/jake958/CD6klQBGkKGrHqQOKpkE0VI1KNiEBNOV9r6M2_12.jpg)

finished restoring it on thursday
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m619/jake958/IMG_1099.jpg)
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Post by: Hardex on January 29, 2011, 12:30:03 pm: Quote from: miniwheels on January 29, 2011, 11:36:47 am
I used to have a Fury chromed straight out on my XR75, geez it was loud and tough, it didn't last long though,at the old track we used to ride at we had to cross over train lines, unfortunatley I pancaked the pipe underneath the motor within a couple of weeks, as Fury factory was only down the road from where I used to live the problem was solved ::) I then bought a Fury megaphone, wish I still had both pipes ;D
Hi Miniwheels
I did the same as you as my straight threw pipe got hammered from the chain rubbing on it and ground clearance was a problem so we purchased a Fury Megaphone as well and that fixed the ground clearance problem and it sounded great but when the PK pipes came out well that was the last of the Fury pipes.We also had a Fury cam and manifold (with a 22 mill carb then a 24 mill carb) on the xr as well for a while.
In the early days Fury stuff was great.It was well priced ,with great back up and good to deal with .
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Post by: miniwheels on January 29, 2011, 01:04:53 pm: Fury Racing Equipment stuff was the go before the Yankee aftermarket stuff took off in a big way, Alfy Bond was a very clever whiz on the minibikes back then, Neville his son told me only a few months go they used to fill there race MR50's crankcases full of pulsawood to build up compression :o also told me they used to make allot of the FMF stuff when they were distributers for FMF ;)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2wmno8i.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/292w702.jpg)
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Post by: lukeb1961 on January 29, 2011, 04:11:50 pm: (http://jc9v3g.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pGJTbau76a0QEfdmUrOyQ-JP8_iynMO2nUnsImORresMMLpy2Ak1ULi3_XMjDhZQQl0Cd6gYObm-wLInO4kf9LKDuo5Og8WTl/P1290011.JPG?psid=1)
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Post by: oldskool on January 29, 2011, 08:48:29 pm: (http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/_xoGemiiox_/Bike%20Stuff/DSC03448.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/_xoGemiiox_/Bike%20Stuff/DSC03446.jpg)

These are both my daughter's bikes.
First bike is an RM80 '89 model, goes like a rocket.
Second bike is an RM 80 '94 model, goes like a two-legged dog. Needs a bit of work, but it'll be going well soon.
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Post by: frostype400 on January 29, 2011, 08:50:58 pm: That is the only problem with the yz kx cr rm 80's no bottom end I have a 96 kx80 we got for my little brother but younger kids are too scared to ring it's neck which is the only way to ride them.
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Post by: oldskool on January 29, 2011, 09:17:43 pm: the daughters don't ride em hard but the 94 has a few problems frosty i think mostly carby related it uses more fuel than my kx 125(see show us your trailbike).the 89 model goes real hard even give me a bit of a scare sometimes but its great fun to ride.the 89 mod also has later rear guard and side covers and had motor rebuild and all bearings and bushes except head stem done not long before i bought it.cheers gary
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Post by: lukeb1961 on January 29, 2011, 09:40:11 pm: my RM80B (see below) has bugger-all bottom-end and then comes on the pipe like a light-switch.
Will not let my 5-yr-old son attempt to ride it for a while yet. Doc... a JR50, perhaps?
Luke
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Post by: frostype400 on January 29, 2011, 09:51:41 pm: Even a ds80 perhaps Luke pretty tame bikes or if you do up a mx80 or gt80 they are very good mini bikes and they dont care if you flat change them so they are a real good learner bike as are the z50's.;)

Your RM80b looks great too.

I have instructed my brother to get right up on the tank and ring the kx's neck so his weight is over the front wheel he was going better last time we went riding if they go slow they just flood them.

My mate has a xr75 ko and it flys I used to have a z50 with st70 motor it was my first bike and it was great fun.
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Post by: DR on January 29, 2011, 10:14:35 pm: :D it's a wonder I didn't kill myself when I purchased my RM80B Luke. They really do go well up top eh ;D to move from that up to a 400C I must have had flamin' a death wish! :D The YZ80D to me felt a far more sedate bike to ride and didn't come on the band so hard. Still quick but not as snappy and they had low down power. JR's are very small although they do make a JR80's as well as the DS's. A guy on a big wheel Rm was getting around Connondale quite okay at CD7 last year ;)
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Post by: monaro308 on January 29, 2011, 10:42:43 pm: VERY nice looking RM80B Luke,and with it's kickstand too!
Hey Chris,your RM bottom end has made its way from the back of the shed to the front of the shed ;D
As soon as i find a box suitable i'll get it priced....and don't say "no hurry"....we've seen your work ;)
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Post by: DR on January 29, 2011, 10:59:15 pm: :D jeez Mario, you're fast! The PE headlight is still tucked up under the house and hasn't moved. Tomorrow is a big day..a day off finally! ;D Here's a plan..Luke sent me boxes and boxes of all shapes and sizes of 80 bits..well, not all shapes..they're actually all rectangular but varying sizes..anyway, I'll send the headlight in a box of suitable size to fit an RM80 bottom end ;) plan A! that'll give me some more incentive and save the tree's ::)
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Post by: Rossvickicampbell on January 29, 2011, 11:19:48 pm: I agree Doc - the RM80 seemed like another step over a YZ80C/d as it was to the XR - the RM just seemed so much more the race bike.
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Post by: Fabulous on January 30, 2011, 07:04:46 pm: MOTRA!

(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd426/paulineball/P1280004.jpg)
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Post by: Fabulous on January 30, 2011, 07:06:11 pm: Honda Baja Monkey. For Mexican Desert Racing.

(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd426/paulineball/P1280002.jpg)
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Post by: miniwheels on February 02, 2011, 07:55:09 pm: Since we lost these pictures yesterday, here they are again, these are some of BETRICS restored, original and project mini's ;D

(http://i53.tinypic.com/20zent0.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/18ddnl.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2rz8k5w.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/zjff5e.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/i2935i.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/28vaemh.jpg)
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Post by: VMX247 on February 05, 2011, 02:37:41 pm: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-SL70-Classic-Minibike-Unbelievably-bad-condition-/280622443363?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item415666ab63

Honda SL70 Classic Minibike Unbelievably bad condition
tetanus shots required before handling ,no reserve
Good points
Bike did go once (before it stopped)

Bad points
restorers nightmare
Rust
dirt
nothing much works
ugly
sad
broken
bent
tired
lonely
Just what you needed !
Hi Kirk. is the seat the original seat for the bike? thanks.David
A: looks like it is, the steel base has brackets and clips that locate on the frame and shockers.the steel has surface rust but would clean up.the covering is probably a home job and quite ordinary.and to the question on... Continue reading
04 Feb, 2011
Q: Careful, if the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Motorbikes see this mistreated machine you could be facing a big fine. If you can't look after it, see it goes to a good home.
A: RSPCM ?? Thanks for the warning but I actually care for this beautiful thing.I didn't mistreat it at any time I swear it rusted without my help.
04 Feb, 2011
Q: can i ask wher pick up is from as i live in sydney i would get my broter to pick itup he lives in sunshine thanks gary
A: bike is in yarra junction, could possibly meet him half way. regards kirk
03 Feb, 2011
Q: Hi KIrk, is there air in the tyres? We had one of these, I remember the metallic paint looked different.
A: the air is outside the tyres, the metalic paint has lots of "special metal" And the smoke escaped from the electric wires. regards kirk
02 Feb, 2011
Q: im half keen, but already have 2 other rust buckets in my shed... good luck with sale!
A: Yes but this one has extra cobwebs and grunge factor.You could be the only one with three sl70's in his shed.Just think how good that would be!
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Post by: evo550 on February 07, 2011, 08:14:39 am: Be interesting to see where this goes $$$$.
Started at $300 about 18 hrs ago.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Suzuki-RM-50-1982-RM50-Great-Condition-/130483187159?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1e61676dd7
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Post by: DR on February 07, 2011, 09:29:29 am: was there a reserve price on the bike? It seems the top bidder is bidding against himself looking at the bid history. I don't feel it'll go much higher but never say never.
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Post by: DR on February 07, 2011, 10:13:00 am: This be my RM50N (T tank). I have replica N front guard now courtesy of Matcho Mick's fine glassing skills. As soon as I get a matching rear the rest will be finished off with all the rusty bits replated to bring it up to a nice rideable standard. I have a pilot just frothing at the bit but it's a bit of a step up from the JR50 he's learning on at present ;) I think he'll like it..I know I would have!! ;D

(http://osxdwg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pxTpe0E8muNBBaCk4-Aod801luz4ULLjWMZzmN71BrUpodkg_QFHBBUCnjuYb83XrBY0fRB5fOdcIzDWa3O_6iJrt-tbXeEjH/rm50%20001.jpg?psid=1)

must eventually get a seat cover for the 80X parked beside it too :D
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Post by: ant73 on February 07, 2011, 11:20:31 am: Here's my mini IT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/ant73_photos/DSCF0349.jpg)

pics with its sibling ;D ;D ;D
(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/ant73_photos/DSCF0363.jpg)
ANT
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Post by: Adam on February 07, 2011, 09:44:18 pm: My first bike - 77 XR75 K4. I got it 2nd hand when I was about 9 or 10. My dad bought it off my uncle and it was about 2 years old old and had hardly been used. It was then progressively trashed over the next 15 years by me and later by my younger brother and sisters. I fully restored it a few years ago. NOS side covers cost me a mint!

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/adam-40/IMG_0841.jpg)
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Post by: monaro308 on February 07, 2011, 09:50:41 pm: Adam and ant...(no pun ;D ) very cool bikes top stuff!
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Post by: d veda on May 13, 2011, 05:54:24 pm: 1978 XL/XR75
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/IMG_1667.jpg)
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/IMG_1660.jpg)
1971 Z50A ORIGINAL 1000Miles new toy
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/IMG_1914.jpg)
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/IMG_1912.jpg)
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/IMG_1913.jpg)
A LONG TIME A GO. NOW TO BE RELIVED
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/img194.jpg)
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Post by: Iain Cameron on May 13, 2011, 07:52:01 pm: Just need front guard, stickers ,airbox ,front no# plate .
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m612/Iain_Cameron/DSC_0008.jpg)
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Post by: XR75PILOT on September 01, 2011, 12:22:52 pm: Here is the 73 KO XR75 mini of my youth parked outside at the family homeplace (where I terrorized the hood) ;D, stored in the basement till about 4 years ago...I decided to dig it out. Parents saved everything.!!! I ran it really hard and even raced it a few times. Slowly it came around, as I had a bit of work and good deal of parts hunting actually to bring the little mini back to life. The engine (amazing) is still running on the original bore , and has never been apart. The whole bike is 100% original Honda parts , including 95% of the frame paint is factory black. I lucked out finding several tuff items for this project ... I replaced the original rusty/bent/bashed gas tank with a practically NOS tank that was in fact a long forgotten warrenty take off from a dealer in FL who found it stashed away in their service building loft since 1973 ..LoL...Turned out, all it needed was a thin copper washer to seal the petcock to tank . This was (only flaw I could find), suppose it was easier to replace it than figure out why it leaked and fix it. ;) I polished out the original chrome rims, spokes and handlebars. Added htf NOS KO fenders , grips, lever covers, side & front NOS Number plate and rare NOS Honda rubber tipped levers . Restored the ol exhaust pipe/muffler best I could . Used all new Honda bolts, springs, cotter pins ect, and a new set of vintage Chen sen knobbies. I still have the original covered KO seat with tools still attached and a prized NOS skid plate stored away ,for inside display one day. I keep a recovered seat and beat ol skid plate so I can still ride a bit . Fun to ride after all these years., yea.. It was much faster when I weighted 100 pds. ;D

(http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af13/74Z28PILOT/HONDAXR75KO015-1.jpg)

(http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af13/74Z28PILOT/HONDAXR75KO012-1.jpg)
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Post by: Doc on September 01, 2011, 06:10:14 pm: Nice little XR75 you have there Mr Pilot 8) whilst I find it all but compulsory to have a mini or several I think it's even better when it is the actual bike from all those years ago ;) I still have my original RM80B from 1977 and I'll probably die with it still in my possession :D Of the several mini I own I do have the obligatory XR75 though mine infact is an '82 XR80 in an '83 YZ80K chassis.
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Post by: XR75PILOT on September 01, 2011, 10:09:32 pm: Quote from: Doc on September 01, 2011, 06:10:14 pm
Nice little XR75 you have there Mr Pilot 8) whilst I find it all but compulsory to have a mini or several I think it's even better when it is the actual bike from all those years ago ;) I still have my original RM80B from 1977 and I'll probably die with it still in my possession :D Of the several mini I own I do have the obligatory XR75 though mine infact is an '82 XR80 in an '83 YZ80K chassis.

Thanks. Sounds like you have the same sentimental attachments. I also love all the Yamaha YZ bikes as well.

I had grown my hair a bit too long for my fathers taste in those days , otherwise I did ok in school and he out-voted my mothers stance (he'll break his neck :D) on getting a mini cycle to replace the first minibike.

So...I went (without fuss) to local barber shop one afternoon Dec 1972 with my father ., the next stop was the local Honda dealer . 8)
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Post by: smed on September 02, 2011, 05:44:46 pm: Thats one sweet ride man,I am in the process of collecting parts to do a stock K0 resto to go with my other two 4 speeders,got most parts,still looking for the correct throttle assy & the holy grail,an undamaged left hand engine cover,I didnt have a K0 as a kid but a K2,love em to bits :)by the way,your right hand fork is on inside out by the looks of the lugs ;)
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Post by: Stan S on September 02, 2011, 07:23:08 pm: Hi smed,
I think I might be able to help you with a really good LH engine cover. Give me a call about Wednesday next week and I will check it out for you. 0418503079.

Stan.
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Post by: Slakewell on September 02, 2011, 07:47:10 pm: I love the mini bikes that some guys do and I have even done one or two myself but I just cant own one these days.
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Post by: smed on September 02, 2011, 09:39:33 pm: Thanks Stan,Will do, Anybody got a throttle?, it's the same as XL250ko motosport :)
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Post by: XR75PILOT on September 04, 2011, 11:06:54 am: Quote from: smed on September 02, 2011, 05:44:46 pm
Thats one sweet ride man,I am in the process of collecting parts to do a stock K0 resto to go with my other two 4 speeders,got most parts,still looking for the correct throttle assy & the holy grail,an undamaged left hand engine cover,I didnt have a K0 as a kid but a K2,love em to bits :)by the way,your right hand fork is on inside out by the looks of the lugs ;)

Yep !! your right ..Thanks OMG ...the tube is turned around..HAA!!! too funny ....I'll fix it next trip...I just never noticed , but the bike stays 300miles away from were I live year around. Thats why it took me so long finish it. I only got to see it about every 5-8 weeks for a few days at a time. And really only a couple people have seen it since I finished it up at the beginning of this summer. I would gather up parts and then work on it a few hours a day until next trip.

I had a extra NOS cover and sold it few months back. m they are hard to get. The hardest part for me was hands down a NOS skid plate...... I won't say what I paid , but I need my head examine. LoL ......the NOS front number plate was tuff too as were the OEM Rubber Tipped Honda levers.

KO 75 is my favorite mini for sure.............dang !! just wait...I'll fix those tubes.....Hee hee
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Post by: XR75PILOT on September 04, 2011, 11:18:58 am: Quote from: smed on September 02, 2011, 09:39:33 pm
Thanks Stan,Will do, Anybody got a throttle?, it's the same as XL250ko motosport :)

HI,

The KO throttle was unique . It was a two piece black assembly. It is hard to find NOS .......but here is the link where I got mine in Europe . There were almost out of these when I got mine. It was the only place on the planet that still has any NOS parts for the KOXR75 .

http://www.cmsnl.com/

Also..... I see a barn find KO75 on eBay that appears to have the correct throttle on it !!! You would have to email the seller , I imagine he would sell anything off this bike.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XR75-XR-75-Fuel-Gas-Tank-1973-/110737369336?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c87628f8
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Post by: Hardo on September 04, 2011, 03:20:06 pm: My '74 MR50...

Had one as a kid (my first bike) and just couldn't stop the urge to build one... ;D

(http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/01/31/bikepics-2143035-800.jpg)
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Post by: XR75PILOT on September 04, 2011, 10:43:53 pm: Hardo ..great restoration there !!! Looks brand new.
Cheers!
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Post by: MX? on October 15, 2011, 11:53:29 am: Geez there's some nice littl'uns here!
A mate shot me through these shots of his Hoonda Z 50's a while back, hope he doesn't mind me posting, back they look the ducks.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/PetersZ50.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/PetersZ50Black.jpg)
And a 1969 model in progress....
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/Peters69Z50.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/Peters69Z50pic2.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/Peters69Z50pic3.jpg)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/photos2u/Odds%20and%20Ends/Peters69Z50pic4.jpg)
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Post by: Swiss on November 10, 2011, 06:25:01 am: Threw this together for my son to learn on many years ago. He is 24 years old now and a little bit taller! HA!HA!

(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p438/sscf_2008/JBcycle.jpg)
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Post by: #148 on November 24, 2011, 09:54:35 am: Bought this italjet mini bambino for parts to restore my first ever bike, turned it into a mini yz pit bike
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/yz125h/PICT2085.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/yz125h/PICT2086.jpg)

yz80h:
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/yz125h/HPIM1683.jpg)(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/yz125h/HPIM1682.jpg)
(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/yz125h/HPIM1681.jpg)
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Post by: monaro308 on November 24, 2011, 11:29:49 am: Love the YZ80H...my 3rd bike i think in '82.....fantastic looking bike you have there #148
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Post by: bullmad24 on November 24, 2011, 10:57:25 pm: The first picture i'm posting is of my 1992 Rm 80 which i raced for a couple of years as a junior and i think we sold it in 1996, I was looking at this picture the other day and i thought i wonder if there are any on ebay so i had a look and low and behold i found my old bike a bit worse for wear but it is definately my old bike still has the black gripper tape on the side plates dad got from the 1992 ISDE and put on my bike and the disc guard , I think this colour scheme with the purple splatter on the seat and the multi colours were a bloody good looking bike , the second photo is what the bike looked like last saturday when i picked it up , I also have a Rm 50c 1978 model i'll try and get a photo of it next time i dig it out.

(http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/bultaco_album/untitled.jpg)

(http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/bultaco_album/shedbikes008.jpg)
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Post by: firko on November 24, 2011, 11:14:34 pm: Cool story. How good is that, finding your very bike? I sometime think these things are meant to happen.
It looks pretty well kept too.
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Post by: geoff22 on February 14, 2012, 11:27:33 pm: My Tas owned since May 1972.(photo taken 2011) Just needs rebore and is all original and unrestored
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/geoff022/tas.jpg)
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Post by: smed on February 15, 2012, 12:29:15 pm: Sweet ride dude 8)
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Post by: VMX247 on February 18, 2012, 05:42:16 pm: Still holding there value in todays market :P

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1983-Honda-CR60-very-very-rare-vmx-/110824286334?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item19cda4687e
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Post by: lukeb1961 on February 22, 2012, 09:52:57 am: my little boy Karl's 1978 JR50C. Not yet started. His birthday is in 3 days ;D

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pbPNRG6FWOSAo-5EKgcTdgOlPWhNNyv_AF1NaoT7Uyq3Rc9d-mS1reVxO-HPSyMg3n1_P4GXK90PUB85JfKqR4Q/20120222-3.JPG)
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Post by: Curly3 on February 26, 2012, 05:36:27 pm: I'd rather see photo's of the " Minibike Mum's ".
Sorry Ali, I couldn't resist.
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Post by: Hoony on February 26, 2012, 06:31:08 pm: Smick Bike, How old will he be Luke?

Quote from: lukeb1961 on February 22, 2012, 09:52:57 am
my little boy Karl's 1978 JR50C. Not yet started. His birthday is in 3 days ;D

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pbPNRG6FWOSAo-5EKgcTdgOlPWhNNyv_AF1NaoT7Uyq3Rc9d-mS1reVxO-HPSyMg3n1_P4GXK90PUB85JfKqR4Q/20120222-3.JPG)
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Post by: lukeb1961 on February 26, 2012, 07:45:20 pm: Quote from: Hoony on February 26, 2012, 06:31:08 pm
Smick Bike, How old will he be Luke?
He just turned 7, but he's a little fella. There is a mint '77 RM80B in the shed once he grows out of this ;D
As you can see, 30 seconds after setting eyes on it, he is being Mert Lawwill. He has watched On Any Sunday rather too many times!

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pQlLdxRN4WFOLfnC35B_kX_wlUDlMz4ckHbVKnX3iAN_N6MgkTYSMKdcc9YiFCh0_vdXypvXcDrx7_THOG50cvA/RacerBoy.jpg)
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Post by: ty4 on February 26, 2012, 07:50:43 pm: that is a cool pic Luke
make sure you don't lose it

tony
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Post by: Hoony on February 26, 2012, 07:51:19 pm: i reckon that is so cool. a bike at 7. good stuff.

i have 2 young Sheila's so its fairy's, dolls, singing and dancing.

i think given time, they may like fairy's, dolls, singing and dancing as much as i do :D
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Post by: YZ250H on February 26, 2012, 08:01:31 pm: Cool photo Luke - he is going to love that little bike.

Hoony, the girls can like the bikes too. Look at Hilly's girls 8)

Both mine love their bikes too. It's not too late to swing yours around ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: VMX247 on February 26, 2012, 08:16:25 pm: Quote from: VMX247 on January 23, 2011, 12:38:29 pm
All about Minibikes Written by Pedr Davis and Illustrated by Bob Arnold.
Pedr Davis three sons had minibikes and Pedrs had a five speed trail bike.
First published in Dee Why NSW 1973
Acknowledgements to Mike McCarthy,John Lane(John Deck &Son),Charles Campey(James N Kirby)and Ray Barwick(Minibike Centre).

Lukeb1961 - a good book for rainy days 8) Has been relisted,was $45 USA, price maybe negotiable. ;)
cheers

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1974-all-minibikes-hardback-book-motocross-bmx-old-vintage-mx-/260965342504?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cc2bf1d28
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Post by: lukeb1961 on February 26, 2012, 10:36:48 pm: Quote from: VMX247 on February 26, 2012, 08:16:25 pm
Quote from: VMX247 on January 23, 2011, 12:38:29 pm
All about Minibikes Written by Pedr Davis and Illustrated by Bob Arnold.
Pedr Davis three sons had minibikes and Pedrs had a five speed trail bike.
First published in Dee Why NSW 1973
Acknowledgements to Mike McCarthy,John Lane(John Deck &Son),Charles Campey(James N Kirby)and Ray Barwick(Minibike Centre).

Lukeb1961 - a good book for rainy days 8) Has been relisted,was $45 USA, price maybe negotiable. ;)
cheers

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1974-all-minibikes-hardback-book-motocross-bmx-old-vintage-mx-/260965342504?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cc2bf1d28

I had that exact book! (and a Deltek Grass Grub) God knows where it went. Bid placed ;D
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Post by: QABB on March 29, 2012, 12:39:21 pm: A few past an present toys:

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/PB240019.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/PB240008-1.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/DSC_0019.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/DSC_0021-2.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/DSC_0011-3.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/DSC_0072.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/DSC_0068.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/P7080008rss-1.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/P3310007.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/P2200028.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w55/qa50/P5150045-1.jpg)
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Post by: PCMAX on April 17, 2012, 08:10:24 pm: My father bought me a Deltek-Gemini 65cc from Waltons department store in 1972. It looked similar to the one below but had a Gemini badge on the tank rather than the SST one.
All my mates were on Mini Trails at the time, out at Jim Airey's mini bike club at Fairfield NSW.
The 2 stroke Gemini had a clutch and 4 speed box (4 up from memory) and used to leave the mini trails for dead..

(http://www.minidoodle.com/a3f160d0.jpg)
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Post by: Doc on May 12, 2012, 02:04:41 pm: (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/Doctor_Suzuki/Photo0832.jpg)

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/Doctor_Suzuki/Photo0830.jpg)

Spotted at the shops this morning 8)
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Post by: maico police on May 12, 2012, 04:09:09 pm: Too cool that...... :)
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Post by: d veda on June 29, 2012, 06:35:40 pm: COOOOL
(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k603/warrenrm370/mzm.jpg)
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Post by: VMX247 on October 09, 2012, 10:22:52 am: 1988 and 80cc @ Carlsbad CA
Some wicked passin in this flick 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UqG1zkIY2g
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Post by: MX? on October 11, 2012, 06:31:59 pm: Just a heads up for those interested. This is listed on the AKRF site.

Quote
I am looking to trim my collection

As such I am selling off 4 of my Mt-1 Kawasaki's, including an almost impossible to find 1971 model with the external springs fitted to the front forks.

All bikes require restoration, but are in fairly good condition overall, you will be able to build 2 good bikes out of the 4, maybe even a third.

I am open to offers, but am not prepared to give them away as I am not pressed for room simply have other more important projects that require funding.

Bikes are all located in Hahndorf in SA, contact me for more info on 0430356990

(http://www.kawariders.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=20040&d=1349917578)
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Post by: VMX247 on October 31, 2012, 11:05:54 am: (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/Italjet50.jpg)
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Post by: Freakshow on October 31, 2012, 02:30:03 pm: i just bought a chappy cheap. putting that in the project pile.

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d88/munchboxlive/chappy-1.jpg)
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Post by: nada on December 05, 2012, 05:54:19 pm: I Have a Honda MR50 with a Z50 engine fitted (no frame molestation) the little Z50 donk bolts straight in:)

She has a 70cc top end, so it goes quite well:):):)

It's my long term project bike, I shall post pics when its finished.
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Post by: Iain Cameron on December 05, 2012, 06:21:43 pm: My new toy XR75 KO 1973
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m612/Iain_Cameron/Wynyard-20121127-00144.jpg)
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m612/Iain_Cameron/Wynyard-20121127-00145.jpg)
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Post by: RW490 on January 01, 2013, 09:55:00 pm: My first bike
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps0c7cbef2.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps8d836171.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zpsce58bbc3.jpg)
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps6bec440b.jpg)
My first bike and my current bike.
(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/RICKDT_zps87019ae6.jpg)
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Post by: Paul552 on January 01, 2013, 10:01:41 pm: Quote from: RW490 on January 01, 2013, 09:55:00 pm
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps8d836171.jpg
My first bike

That is cool as
sorry if I am ignorant but what is it?
Looks unreal
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Post by: RW490 on January 01, 2013, 10:10:35 pm: It is a home made mini speedway bike, made by my dad, that I got when I was 5. October 1968 was my first ride and I ploughed it into a fence. The bike is now 44 years old and my daughter rides it. The motor is a cycle master front wheel push bike motor, 2 stroke. Best part is I have 2 complete spare motors.
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Post by: Paul552 on January 01, 2013, 10:23:34 pm: Man.
That is so cool
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Post by: 09.0 on January 02, 2013, 08:20:22 am: If there was a 'best mini bike' contest, you'd win! Cool looking and the fact your dad built it.... Priceless.
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Post by: JAP 454 on January 02, 2013, 09:09:55 am: That's unreal, Rick a brilliant bit of family history !!.

I've just refurbished a Z50 for a mate, it was his own bike in '76, his six year old son got it for this Chrissy, he's stoked !!

Have a look at this video of a 1948 mini Speedway bike, if ya haven't seen it already.
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/child-motorcyclist/query/cole+speedway
Foss
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Post by: Ando on January 02, 2013, 09:32:34 am: Quote from: Hardo on September 04, 2011, 03:20:06 pm
My '74 MR50...

Had one as a kid (my first bike) and just couldn't stop the urge to build one... ;D

(http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/01/31/bikepics-2143035-800.jpg)

8)
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Post by: RW490 on January 02, 2013, 10:26:57 am: Hey Foss
I checked out that Video. How good was that. If you can, get a copy of Once A Jolly Swagman.
Early speedway movie starring Dirk Bogard.
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Post by: JAP 454 on January 02, 2013, 10:33:14 am: Yeah, Rick, good stuff, Eh ??

I do have a couple of copies of Once a Jolly Swagman, I watch it from time to time, a great film for it's day.
The young fella in the 1948 video is Howard Cole who was responsible for the Cole Speedway motors in later years
Foss
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Post by: hodaka on January 02, 2013, 04:14:18 pm: (http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s671/sbysouth/StevesBikes102_zps942a7633.jpg)

First new bike in Dec 1972 , a Deltek Gremlin 65 ( basically a rebadged Gemini ) .
An earlier post PCMAX mentioned his new Gemini DB65 came from Waltons in Sydney . That is one standing next to my Deltek 65 . Less than 1000 of the three types of 65cc Geminis were produced . The other 65cc model produced by SST was the Cox Deluxe 65 , again another rebadged Gemini . All of these 3 models are very rare . The difference between the 65's and 50's were the handlebars , seats , tanks , crankshafts and top ends of the engines . Engine / frame numbers all began with M65 instead of M5 with the 50cc models . My bike came from Stebbins in North Melbourne , It was a great bike and l rode the wheels off it for a couple of years never missing a beat .;D Hodaka ,,,
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Post by: KB171 on January 03, 2013, 12:27:35 am: MR/CR 50 Built this for my son to learn on 14yrs ago.
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/mr_zps988a2339.jpg)
XR75 Not a bad note on this. ;)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/RIMG0726fuji_zps56160a04.jpg)
XR/HL 80 Still confuses a few :)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/2lbcoci_zps4919cfe2.jpg)
CR80 Just sold it, KO bike :( Same as its big brother :(
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/hl22jpg22_zpse47adb37.jpg)
CR/XL 125 Built for my son after the MR/CR
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/RIMG0006jpg2_zps44dd99de.jpg)
MR 50 Trike Built for a joke, Your got no idea how many asked if it goes at CD1 ::)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/2ryja1fjpg22_zpsd6fa319b.jpg)
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Post by: Canam370 on January 03, 2013, 09:20:46 am: Quote from: hodaka on January 02, 2013, 04:14:18 pm
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s671/sbysouth/StevesBikes102_zps942a7633.jpg)

First new bike in Dec 1972 , a Deltek Gremlin 65 ( basically a rebadged Gemini ) .
An earlier post PCMAX mentioned his new Gemini DB65 came from Waltons in Sydney . That is one standing next to my Deltek 65 . Less than 1000 of the three types of 65cc Geminis were produced . The other 65cc model produced by SST was the Cox Deluxe 65 , again another rebadged Gemini . All of these 3 models are very rare . The difference between the 65's and 50's were the handlebars , seats , tanks , crankshafts and top ends of the engines . Engine / frame numbers all began with M65 instead of M5 with the 50cc models . My bike came from Stebbins in North Melbourne , It was a great bike and l rode the wheels off it for a couple of years never missing a beat .;D Hodaka ,,,

....just a small hijack ::)......I have 2 tanks, an exhaust with heatshield, rear guard, front forks and a l/h engine cover to suit the 50/65cc Gemini's for sale. All used but sound. Give me a pm if interested. Now I'll just sneak away.....
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Post by: maico police on January 03, 2013, 09:31:14 am: Quote from: KB171 on January 03, 2013, 12:27:35 am
XR75 Not a bad note on this. ;)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/RIMG0726fuji_zps56160a04.jpg)

Don't we know it..... :D
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Post by: JohnnyO on January 03, 2013, 12:11:54 pm: Quote from: KB171 on January 03, 2013, 12:27:35 am
MR/CR 50 Built this for my son to learn on 14yrs ago.
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/mr_zps988a2339.jpg)
XR75 Not a bad note on this. ;)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/RIMG0726fuji_zps56160a04.jpg)
XR/HL 80 Still confuses a few :)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/2lbcoci_zps4919cfe2.jpg)
CR80 Just sold it, KO bike :( Same as its big brother :(
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/hl22jpg22_zpse47adb37.jpg)
CR/XL 125 Built for my son after the MR/CR
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/RIMG0006jpg2_zps44dd99de.jpg)
MR 50 Trike Built for a joke, Your got no idea how many asked if it goes at CD1 ::)
(http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii576/KAB171/2ryja1fjpg22_zpsd6fa319b.jpg)
Very cool collection, MR50 looks trick in '74 Elsinore colours.
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Post by: firko on January 03, 2013, 01:06:41 pm: I always get a smile up when I see that little HL80, it's a seriously cool pitbike 8) That little mini speedway bike gets mega points for the reason Brad stated and for being a true one off. RW must have been the coolest kid on the block with that little gem....metalflake seat and all ;D
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Post by: albrid-3 on January 03, 2013, 01:35:20 pm: (http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/rc166-3.jpg)
This is the mega pick, this little girls father hand built the whole bike for his little girls, it is amazing workmanship.

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/rc166-2.jpg)
You don`t get any better than this.

(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac346/albrid-3/rc166-1.jpg)
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Post by: shelpi on January 03, 2013, 01:37:55 pm: ;D
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Post by: mustanggrahame on January 03, 2013, 01:45:55 pm: That bike is more a model than a mini bike. Half scale and doesn't go. Beautiful all the same.
Cheers, Grahame
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Hoony on January 03, 2013, 05:39:52 pm: Quote from: RW490 on January 01, 2013, 09:55:00 pm

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps6bec440b.jpg)
My first bike and my current bike.

G'day Rick is that the same Godden you had late 80's early 90's?
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Post by: RW490 on January 04, 2013, 12:28:04 pm: Hey Hoony

The first Godden that I rode was purchased in 1990 and I did it up and later sold it to Shane Clare.
It was in a Jawa frame.

The bike shown is an original Godden in a Godden frame Nickel plated. This was anthony Keys old bike. When I checked the engine number I found that Kevin McDonald had sent me the wrong motor. After checking the engine number and supplied spec sheet for the first motor I purchsed it was found that Anthony had recieved my motor by mistake.

This is the actual motor that I should have recieved in 1991.

I retired in 1992 and bought this bike in 1998. I rode Myrtleford that season and 1 or 2 undera`s and then sold to my Brother-inlaw. I went sidecar racing and and then retired again. I bought this bike back of my Brother inlaw in 2011. Not a bad history from 1991/1992 hey.

Also check out Vintage Track>Hagon Front Shock / damper for the history of Dads Bultaco Hagon.
Its an interesting read.

Man that Freakshow is a sneaky bugger.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: RW490 on January 09, 2013, 12:20:48 am: Hey Foss
Check out this picture, is this the Howard cole you were talking about sitting on the bike. (http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t465/rw490/image_zps3242f992.jpg)
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Post by: JAP 454 on January 09, 2013, 06:12:33 am: That's him, Rick. The team he's riding for is Cradley United aka Cradley Heathens which is currently operating as Dudley Heathens.
The chains and anvil on their body colours reflect the industry around that part of Birmingham. From the very early days chain making and nail making were major industries in Cradley Heath, later body colours featured an anvil and a lump hammer, and the teams fans warcry was " Hommer 'em Craydley"

Quite a few Aussies rode for Brum teams, Carl Askew and Glenn MacDonald spring to mind.
I am a Brummie and many years ago , my family had a small connection with Birmingham Perry Barr track which Howard rode at sometimes.

Birmingham folks, " Brummies" , speak differently to other Poms, Birmingham comes out as "Brummagem", just ask Slides, he's heard some Brummie talk !!!

I see Kiwi Bruce Cribb is in the shot, not many people know that Bruce was a shit-hot Ice Racer in Europe and Scandinavia
Foss
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Post by: RW490 on January 09, 2013, 11:58:08 am: Thanks for that Foss.
I think I got the picture from Classic Dirt Track Images. When you said the name it rang a bell and I went back and copied the photo. How good is that, he was a young lad in the video and followed his dream and rode as a proffessional speedway rider when he grew up.

I read a write up one day that said Bruce Cribb rode his Ice bike at a speedway track demo and was 2 to 3 seconds a lap quicker than the track record using his spikes.

Rick
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Post by: FAT-TOY on January 13, 2013, 03:20:23 pm: Found one of these Honda Z50's today, in bits but seems to almost complete except seat and carbi. Looks like a good project, if the bloke agrees to sell.
Anyone tell me what year.
Zane
(http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/zane255/Honda%20Z50%20mini%20bike/HondaZ50minibike.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Marc.com on January 13, 2013, 03:31:14 pm: Quote from: FAT-TOY on January 13, 2013, 03:20:23 pm
Found one of these Honda Z50's today, in bits but seems to almost complete except seat and carbi. Looks like a good project, if the bloke agrees to sell.
Anyone tell me what year.
Zane

grab it if you can those wacky Japanese pay big bucks for original rigid monkeys .... 71-73 maybe
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Post by: Fabulous on January 13, 2013, 04:16:44 pm: Shes a 60s model without the front suspension. First model was the cz100 in 1961 but this has a different tank. Pre 69 for sure (they had rudimentary front suspension)
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Post by: smed on January 13, 2013, 05:26:12 pm: What's the VIN & engine number?,If it's the same model bike as the one pictured it's a bloody rare bike ;)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: MX? on January 13, 2013, 07:21:25 pm: Have a look here....
That should fire the enthusiasm ;D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130804308563?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130804308563?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: JC on January 15, 2013, 02:53:19 pm: Quote from: hodaka on January 02, 2013, 04:14:18 pm
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s671/sbysouth/StevesBikes102_zps942a7633.jpg)

Less than 1000 of the three types of 65cc Geminis were produced . The other 65cc model produced by SST was the Cox Deluxe 65 , again another rebadged Gemini . All of these 3 models are very rare . The difference between the 65's and 50's were the handlebars , seats , tanks , crankshafts and top ends of the engines . Engine / frame numbers all began with M65 instead of M5 with the 50cc models . .;D Hodaka

I have an incomplete M65 if anybody is interested. VIN M65 00411.
Missing tank, seat, wheels & probably lights (can't remember)

PM me if interested
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Post by: adam.m on January 15, 2013, 04:04:51 pm: Had this to play with for a while.
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226716_4122782234967_973626462_n.jpg)

Would love to restore an XR75 one day as I had one as my first bike.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Sorelegs11 on January 15, 2013, 06:28:51 pm: Quote from: MX? on January 13, 2013, 07:21:25 pm
Have a look here....
That should fire the enthusiasm ;D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130804308563?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130804308563?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Phark! 14000 lb's and he is telling us its cheap ???
Just because somebody has some thing similar advertised at a higher price does not make things a bargain :-\
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Post by: MX? on January 15, 2013, 07:03:06 pm: A few years back i saw two NOS ones, still in crates hit something like USD$98,000....
and still not reach reserve. :o
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Hardex on January 15, 2013, 08:59:21 pm: I have a friend that has one of these and when he told me it was a collectors bike i laughed .How wrong i was.DOH.
(http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/hardexgun/38E37E15-5B45-42DD-A948-002B7E427F98-3311-00000649EEA81D86.jpg)
(http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/hardexgun/F68937D1-23E4-46D7-B37C-30AFFDE45FBB-3311-00000649F95B8082.jpg)
He also has one of these and it still runs a treat.
(http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/hardexgun/F0204C0D-47A6-4713-857B-2AA6B94D5A6B-3311-0000064A0249A112.jpg)
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Post by: FAT-TOY on January 29, 2013, 10:46:32 pm: A couple of photos of my new toy, it's a little rough and missing some bits but will still be a nice thing when I get it finished. The front wheel is not right and the motors that came with it are 50cc but later models, it needs to be an early pushrod motor same as the early step through Honda's ran.
Zane

(http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/zane255/monkeybike/monkeybike001.jpg)

(http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac276/zane255/monkeybike/monkeybike010.jpg)
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Post by: QABB on January 30, 2013, 04:44:08 pm: That's a great find!

Sell it to me. :P
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: albrid-3 on February 05, 2013, 10:56:48 am: There is a Honda cz100 on ebay in the USA, for $24,000 :o
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on February 13, 2013, 04:28:05 pm: http://jleibovitch.tripod.com/id32.htm
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: shelpi on February 14, 2013, 09:36:40 am: A big thanks VMX247 you have just let me discover what the old mini bike is tucked away deep in the bowels of the shed ;D its a FOX SCAMP ;D hey any body know where I can score a 4hp Tecuseh engine :P
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on February 16, 2013, 07:14:49 pm: check out this superb little SWM~I want one 8)

http://www.leguidevert.com/_V6/viewtopic.php?id=302880
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on March 08, 2013, 09:28:43 pm: Reedy Creek by Mr D Redding 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxDRIjsQ43k&feature=share
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: AdamN on April 25, 2013, 07:51:42 pm: Just finished tidying this up. Bought it off EBay, and the seller was Gooldy from on here. Mechanically it was excellent with a new rod kit, bearings, re bore, piston, rings etc. Cosmetically it was pretty challenged. I was going to just fix it up so the young bloke could ride it, but as things go I ended up completely stripping it and powder coating and plating. Found some good plastics to go with the NOS guards. Sort of turned out a bit of a resto with lots of NOS parts going into it, but I am really happy with how it turned out and it makes it a lot nicer for the young bloke to ride.

(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/vtss5000/c30c90ec-c049-407d-bb3c-dd43b334db90_zpse2640abc.jpg) (http://s696.photobucket.com/user/vtss5000/media/c30c90ec-c049-407d-bb3c-dd43b334db90_zpse2640abc.jpg.html)

(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/vtss5000/6ba6db83-418a-4d9b-b441-b9af2e430c5f_zpse1b4a9a0.jpg) (http://s696.photobucket.com/user/vtss5000/media/6ba6db83-418a-4d9b-b441-b9af2e430c5f_zpse1b4a9a0.jpg.html)

(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/vtss5000/3f3f36b8-83bf-4573-8c84-49121092fd2c_zpsa51a9fe6.jpg) (http://s696.photobucket.com/user/vtss5000/media/3f3f36b8-83bf-4573-8c84-49121092fd2c_zpsa51a9fe6.jpg.html)

(http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/vtss5000/268b7623-c474-469b-9f15-0bc742c88d13_zps2b7230a7.jpg) (http://s696.photobucket.com/user/vtss5000/media/268b7623-c474-469b-9f15-0bc742c88d13_zps2b7230a7.jpg.html)

Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: smed on April 25, 2013, 08:04:15 pm: Top job Adam,well done mate :)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: foxy999 on April 25, 2013, 08:32:48 pm: Hey hardex, I had one of those Honda 50's was my first mini bike. Dad bought it for me from graham sword Yamaha when I was 4 years of age. I sold it in 2002 for $7500.00 still have the rego plate for it when dad use to ride it to the council chambers for me to ride around and photos. I was told only 20 where brought to Australia and used at shows for kids to hire. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: shelpi on April 28, 2013, 11:02:29 am: GREAT JOB, very nice indeed ;) well done Adam
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: mr500 on June 16, 2013, 08:32:15 pm: A few of my Hondas.
Haven't seen any QR's here yet?
Every one's kids must have one?
These are a pair of 85's
My boys give them a hammering,the eldest (8) is learning to use a clutch on MR50 (very proud moment)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/gtr_05/cr500mr50.jpg) (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/gtr_05/media/cr500mr50.jpg.html)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n309/gtr_05/qr101_zps4090e9b2.jpg) (http://s115.photobucket.com/user/gtr_05/media/qr101_zps4090e9b2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: frostype400 on June 16, 2013, 08:43:47 pm: At my mates place now inside bike he gets it out and starts it now and then I rode it up the road to his place he knew it was his bike before he saw it because I was beeping the horn I made up for my dad snapping the indicator of it when they were about 12 by rebuilding it like new for him more than 30 years later. :)

(http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu283/frostype400/7c3640ef.jpg) (http://s656.photobucket.com/user/frostype400/media/7c3640ef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on June 20, 2013, 07:58:11 pm: http://www.re-mx.com/ForSale.php

popular little suckers 8)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: dalesween on June 20, 2013, 08:15:20 pm: (http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx325/dalesween/252297_493207704082633_1283949040_n1_zpsdbc40743.jpg) (http://s768.photobucket.com/user/dalesween/media/252297_493207704082633_1283949040_n1_zpsdbc40743.jpg.html)
little mans new(old) barn find ::)it just needs the usuall carb clean, new airfilter etc,it should bring him some fun!
cheers Dale.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: shelpi on June 21, 2013, 11:39:52 am: Quote from: dalesween on June 20, 2013, 08:15:20 pm
(http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx325/dalesween/252297_493207704082633_1283949040_n1_zpsdbc40743.jpg) (http://s768.photobucket.com/user/dalesween/media/252297_493207704082633_1283949040_n1_zpsdbc40743.jpg.html)
little mans new(old) barn find ::)it just needs the usuall carb clean, new airfilter etc,it should bring him some fun!
cheers Dale.
;) :) :D ;D 8)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: firko on June 21, 2013, 11:42:50 am: The look on the little blokes face says it all......he's stoked. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: nada on June 30, 2013, 11:03:57 pm: (http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/20130630_222944_zps2d3342d1.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/20130630_222944_zps2d3342d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/20130630_222950_zps29cd53c7.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/20130630_222950_zps29cd53c7.jpg.html)

My latest projects:)

Anyone got any parts???? Side covers for the CR would be appreciated:)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Hoony on July 01, 2013, 07:56:16 pm: what year is the CR ? is is 81?

try forum member MRMOTORCROSS. he was collecting CR80RA models some years back.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: nada on July 01, 2013, 08:15:52 pm: Quote from: Hoony on July 01, 2013, 07:56:16 pm
what year is the CR ? is is 81?

try forum member MRMOTORCROSS. he was collecting CR80RA models some years back.

1980 CR

Cheers mate, i'll PM him
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: MX? on July 04, 2013, 07:26:24 am: Any of the mini fans have a paint code for the Kawasaki KV75?
A guy on another forum is chasing it.
(http://www.kzrider.com/media/kunena/attachments/36889/mt10xu.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Bitten on July 05, 2013, 01:44:42 pm: A mate of mine is chasing a plastic tank for the little Yamaha GT80 if they exist??, he wants to replace the mint steel one on it and let his daughter loose in the paddock!

If anyone can point me (him) in the right direction it would be appreciated

Cheers
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: frostype400 on July 05, 2013, 06:50:55 pm: Bitten no even mx and dt80 were all steel so unless he finds a second hand one or a plastic tank from even something else the frame is fairly skinny I am sure some thing else would drop on.

heres one but any wreckers is a good chance of having one as there were heaps of dt gt mx 80's about just make sure you run a inline fuel filter they seem to get little bits flick through and block the carb jets which are tiny.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-MX80-petrol-gas-fuel-TANK-steel-has-repair-/261237465518?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd2f761ae&_uhb=1

you can pick up a rough gt mx or dt 80 for bugger all too so worth considering that.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: vmxrider on July 06, 2013, 10:41:59 am: Quote from: MX? on July 04, 2013, 07:26:24 am
Any of the mini fans have a paint code for the Kawasaki KV75?
A guy on another forum is chasing it.
(http://www.kzrider.com/media/kunena/attachments/36889/mt10xu.jpg)
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This info from the KV 75 group on Yahoo
1971 MT1    Lime Green    Lamborghini Verde Miura/Verde Scandal (1995, Diablo) 154513. PPG    Paint as is. Does not require any mixing.

1972 MT1A    Bright Orange    In Procolor ( paint car ), the basic orange ( no number just e basic orange for mix)    it's a perfect fit for Mt1a 1972

1973 MT1A    Orange

1974 MT1B    Candy Lime    volkswagon viper green metalic L96N    spot on match
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: MX? on July 06, 2013, 11:30:40 am: Excellent work! v :)
I've passed this one.
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: VMX247 on July 27, 2013, 08:26:12 pm: Claremont West Aust.Bidding up to$1035

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Z50A-Minibike-AK1-1969-1970-/171080331246?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item27d52eafee
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/vmx247/KGrHqQOKo8FHYl6-E7rBR7TzEezEQ60_57_zps0da7a509.jpg) (http://s146.photobucket.com/user/vmx247/media/KGrHqQOKo8FHYl6-E7rBR7TzEezEQ60_57_zps0da7a509.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: GD66 on July 29, 2013, 08:08:31 pm: (http://imageshack.us/a/img441/9454/mzof.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Paul552 on July 29, 2013, 08:51:28 pm: (http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/TFR555/DSC01570_zpsb9e44315.jpg)

My young bloke cutting sick on the mini when he was 5
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: firko on July 29, 2013, 10:04:03 pm: http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=28900.0 (http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=28900.0) $150! I need the garage space.

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k495/firko2/YamahaGT80003_zps8189eba0.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/firko2/media/YamahaGT80003_zps8189eba0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: matcho mick on July 29, 2013, 11:19:58 pm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlDbQV5rwlo
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: FourstrokeForever on August 17, 2013, 09:48:31 am: I'm in the process of building an XR80/CR80 hybrid at the moment. Not the usual XR motor in a CR frame but a mish mash of both frames. I'll work on uploading photo's to here one day! I reckon it looks factory and would of been a great XR for Honda to have built in 1980....
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: Blackjack on February 24, 2015, 10:02:55 pm: Old photo and not complete at this point but it was getting close - QA50

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s298/blackjack_595/Baylie_06111.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/blackjack_595/media/Baylie_06111.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your mini bike.
Post by: bruce g on March 22, 2015, 11:07:59 pm: heres a couple of my bikes I use to race in the 70s
not the XR100
only the XR75 and my Dax which i still ride, but is due for a resto
http://s300.photobucket.com/user/logistics835/library/?sort=3&page=1#upload