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Marketplace => Dealers => Topic started by: GMC on February 12, 2013, 05:18:32 pm
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In the four stroke revolution of the 70’s there was the Hallman / Lundin Aberg Yamaha 500
Then along came the Hallman kits for Suzuki and Honda.
The Hallman Suzuki kit for the SP 370 and DR 400 looked like this…
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-1_zps86387785.jpg)
MX action did a story on one… (same one going by the race No)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/DR-MXaction-2_zpsacefe888.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/DR-MXaction-1_zpsa72f2d3f.jpg)
I was then lent a genuine frame some time back ( Thanks to a Forum member ) and after a few false starts and other distractions I now have the first replica kit ready for assembly.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-HS001_zpsd1cdffea.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-12_zps6c230ba5.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-14_zps05f5652c.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-1_zpsb824998e.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Hallman-Suzuki-3_zps054be77f.jpg)
It’s a ‘carbon copy’ of the original except I have added different footpeg mounts as the original spline system is not only awkward to produce they are also awkward to set up a decent peg on.
The bare frame weighs in at 8.8 Kg
A bit more chain clearance has been added to allow for modern X ring chains that are wider than normal chains.
The original frame was set up to suit the Yamaha YZ 125 seat.
I have set the jig up for this seat but I can also set up to suit other seats if desired.
This frame was set up for the RM 250 C seat.
Information on these frames is scarce as I don’t believe they made very many of them so if you know of any other frames in existence or any other articles or history on them I would be keen to hear about it.
Now to get onto the swingarm and airbox…
A forum member on here is making some stroker cranks to take the DR 400 out to 499
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Ignition-side-2_zps308d7949.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Hallman%20Suzuki/Primary-drive-side-2_zps65145a8e.jpg)
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Hey, good on ya Geoff.
I love looking at naked bike porn pics ;)
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CRICKEY!!!!!!
Best I hang onto all that 370 stuff I have and start saving up.
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I remember you and your mate ;) carring that frame around at CD 5 ;D
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Rarer than rocking horse poo,
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Supercool.
But the crankphotos, is that a XT compared to a DR?
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Exccellant work Geoffro....hows my 370 airbox looking? ;D
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Another art work .
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No they are both Yamaha TT500 cranks
1 is standard Yamaha, the other,
Narrowed 2.5 or 3 mm per side, sorry can,t remember but I will measure them tomorrow,
The ignition end has been extended, the primary shortened,
499cc inside SP/DR cases,
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I knocked back a reasonably original and running sp370 that was only $300! about 6 months ago. Once the good folk get hold of these frames I doubt we'll ever see another $300 running sp370 again!!! Good work Geoff, I'm sure you've just won a whole new legion of fans! 8)
Cheers, Brendan
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cant wait to see one of those frames up close how generous for some one to lend you the frame to copy
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Awesome work Geoff 8)
Just one question .... will the frame be $795 as listed in the article?? ;D
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I forgot to thank former Boolaroo Suzuki Dealer Alan Craig who donated a set of the Kayaba Air Shox to the project, they are as rare as the Hallman frame.
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I was gonna get rid of my DR 400 but Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;D
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i might start looking for one too
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forget the frame,
What about the paddock in the photo background,
Looks like a great location for a grass track
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Yep that paddock be in Broadford Victoria, might be just the place to build a few various motorcycle race tracks.... ;)
Hey Geoff how are your flocks of Yowies, Bunyips and Drop Bears going?
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Great place for a race as viewed by Google Earth eh Geoff? J
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cant wait to see one of those frames up close how generous for some one to lend you the frame to copy
Yes it was very generous considering I kept slipping it onto the back burner.
Awesome work Geoff 8)
Just one question .... will the frame be $795 as listed in the article?? ;D
Absolutely correct Simmo, that’s exactly how much they are*
*$ 795.00 plus average 3.95% CPI from 1980 to 2013 makes them $ 2970.00 today
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forget the frame,
What about the paddock in the photo background,
Looks like a great location for a grass track
Thats my front yard, the track is over in the back yard
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Hey Geoff how are your flocks of Yowies, Bunyips and Drop Bears going?
The black Panthers have killed them all off.
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plus ....Airbox and swing arm. ;)
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Plus airbox
Swingarm included
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Is that painted , plated or bare steel Geoff ? will the arm be the same as in the first photo ? you definetly have my attention :)
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I forgot to thank former Boolaroo Suzuki Dealer Alan Craig who donated a set of the Kayaba Air Shox to the project, they are as rare as the Hallman frame.
There was a guy who was selling them NOS on Ebay a while ago I bought a set and there bloody nice things.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/cyclestopracing
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Is that painted , plated or bare steel Geoff ? will the arm be the same as in the first photo ? you definetly have my attention :)
Frames are sold in bare steel
Yes the swingarm will be the same style as the Profab arm that's in the above pictures.
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Well I have spare DR400T sitting about Auckland at very reasonable price ;).
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I have 2 x SP370 engines, frames, wheels etc if anyone is interested. Will knock up some more info and pics soon. Located SE QLD.
Cheers,
Steve
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According to reports the SP370 cases can have a problem that was rectified in the SP/DR 400,
That said I am still using SP 370 cases in my bike.
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According to reports the SP370 cases can have a problem that was rectified in the SP/DR 400,
What as the problem, rode my 400T last night and really enjoyed it, will need rebuild at some point but hopefully do a meeting or two
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Found the GMC photos