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Title: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Graham on May 15, 2013, 08:27:46 pm

(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy57/grahamdr370/DSC_0389.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/grahamdr370/media/DSC_0389.jpg.html)
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Running in this weekend,Yamaha TT 250 engine bored and stroked to 420cc, with a 40mm kx 500 carb,and methanol for garnish.

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Doc on May 15, 2013, 09:24:01 pm

factory  8)

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: NSR on May 15, 2013, 09:41:19 pm

Cool bike,   

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Running in this weekend

At Conondale? Graham

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: John Orchard on May 15, 2013, 10:01:02 pm

Wow very nice, how much of a headache was the carburation?

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: firko on May 15, 2013, 10:09:39 pm

I love it, if you were just a casual observer you wouldn't notice the engine swap....the mark of a well thought out hot rod special. ;)

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Graham on May 16, 2013, 05:17:00 am

Quote from: NSR on May 15, 2013, 09:41:19 pm

Cool bike,   

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Running in this weekend

At Conondale? Graham

  Wanted to Noel but run out of time so will take it somewhere quite,and see what she does

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Graham on May 16, 2013, 05:27:36 am

Quote from: John Orchard on May 15, 2013, 10:01:02 pm

Wow very nice, how much of a headache was the carburation?

No problem with the carb, methanol is easier to set up than petrol,had to drill threw the frame to run the throtle cable,  the headake was the kick starter,had to weld 2x knuckles together to get it past the frame.
The cradel of the frame is all original, the head stay had to be repositioned,and a plate welded in for the lower mount and a gusset removed below the air box.

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: JC on May 16, 2013, 11:00:05 am

Quote from: firko on May 15, 2013, 10:09:39 pm

I love it, if you were just a casual observer you wouldn't notice the engine swap....the mark of a well thought out hot rod special. ;)

Agreed. Sure looks nice, tho the rear guard looks at a bit of a strange angle

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: oldfart on May 16, 2013, 04:33:01 pm

Graham .... Game on at Warralong next weekend eh  ;D
Nice bit of tackle there  Ole mate.

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: cloggy on May 16, 2013, 05:57:34 pm

 Back in the day they reckoned you needed 20lbs of air pressure to help the weedy springs. You can cut the springs down a bit before it gets coil bound but it's still a tad soft

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Slakewell on May 16, 2013, 06:35:58 pm

Interesting scooter

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: RD on May 19, 2013, 06:39:25 pm

Graham looks great!
What class will you race it in?
Cheers
Roger

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Graham on May 20, 2013, 06:39:27 pm

Quote from: RD on May 19, 2013, 06:39:25 pm

Graham looks great!
What class will you race it in?
Cheers
Roger

It will be evo open. ;D

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: ghostdancing on May 25, 2017, 04:38:35 am

Graham, if you are still here.. will be happy to get some more info about the bike, as i'm considering to build a similar hybrid

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Curtis on May 25, 2017, 09:09:18 am

Heck yes! very sexy

Title: Re: 1980 KLX 450
Post by: Mick D on May 25, 2017, 09:10:37 am

What an incredible build,,,, would love to hear more about it  8)