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Title: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 16, 2007, 08:48:56 pm: Has anyone has come across any '84 WMX Cagiva's. I raced a 250 (190cc) & would like to pick up one to restore / race. Happy to consider 125 or 500. Any leads appreciated. It's OK to be different, isn't it?
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on August 16, 2007, 10:32:55 pm: 2 of them made it to Victoria and were ridden by Vic A Grader Ian Crompton, not sure what happened to them or Ian. I know he used to live in Tarneit (near tooradin) back then.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Phil on August 16, 2007, 11:08:43 pm: Would that be Neil Comptons brother?
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on August 17, 2007, 07:53:05 am: no, i don't think they are related at all,
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 19, 2007, 09:03:06 pm: My father contacted the father of the bloke I sold my bike to in '92.

He had a shed cleanout 2 months ago & took all the old bikes to the scrap metal yard.

He couldn't confirm if the Cagiva was amongst them.

After 15 years I hope I didn't miss it by 2 months.

Search continues. Assistance appreciated.

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on August 21, 2007, 05:48:43 pm: The wmx190 certainly is a rare bird. I had one back in the 90's. It was one very fast bike but parts were hard to find as it done a big end. Ended up giving it to the wreckers for $200 :(
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on August 21, 2007, 07:19:21 pm: AJ

Please Keep us updated in your seach.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 21, 2007, 08:13:12 pm: zorroz,

Yes they were quick. Mine came from the shop geared for desert racing with Pirelli sand tires.

Pity to hear it went to the wrecker.

If it wasn't too many years ago do you remember which wrecker? One willing to buy a Cagiva might still be in the habit. Never know what might be left.

Hoony,

I've been in touch with the bloke that runs the cagivawmx web site.

He said I'm the first bloke from OZ to contact him.

He said he has a number of 190's but hasn't started resto yet.

He has sourced parts so he will be a helpful contact.

Search continues. Any assistance appreciated.

regards,
AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on August 21, 2007, 08:42:39 pm: Mine ended at the wreckers in 94 and is no longer there. Seems to be stuff listed on ebay usa. Check this beast out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Cagiva-WMX500-Cagiva-WMX500-supermoto-bike_W0QQitemZ320149821551QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320149821551
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: wesley on August 22, 2007, 04:20:08 pm: i have the full magazine tests by adb and trail and track for the cagivas....including full colour photos specs and ride impresions......
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 22, 2007, 07:52:54 pm: Wesley,

It would be great to get a copy if I could.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 22, 2007, 07:57:14 pm: zorroz,

There is a similar WMX motard on ebay in the UK. He mentions UK only sale as he was sent a chq for $3K by a previous prospective buyer from South Africa. Sounds like the dud chq scam.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on August 25, 2007, 09:17:43 pm: Quick someone tell me there is an '83 WMX190 on ebay in the US.

OK so I'm stressed, this is the first one I've seen since the search commenced.

It looks like the '84 I had except for the forks. Mazzochi's on the Aust model. they were late out here so the US '83 is probably the same as the Aust. '84.

I have emailed the seller about a sale to OZ.

Can anyone give me an idea of the $ damage & procedure to ship out here.

Looking foward to ge hold of this one.

regards,
AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on August 26, 2007, 08:02:26 pm: I'd own that in a heart beat. My mate struck it lucky last year where he needed some hydraulic pump for work that cost $10g here. Found one in US for $2g (weighed 200kg). He had a mate that happened to be sending a container over from there to oz and had a fair bit of room and got it sent here for nothing. I was thinking at the time how great it would have been to have a dream bike sent over for nothing :(

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-WMX-1983-Cagiva-WMX-190cc-250-Project-NOS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ180152749699QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180152749699
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on January 03, 2008, 09:26:02 pm: Cagiva WMX

Just want to get back on page 1.

Only WMX owner I have found so far in OZ not interested in selling his 190.

Leads appreciated.

regards,
AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: evo550 on January 03, 2008, 09:37:45 pm: AJ,
Might be worth a look, they are advertising a Cagiva 250 mx for wrecking.

www.jdk.com.au
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on January 03, 2008, 10:22:27 pm: Evo550,

Thanks,

I have emailed JDK for more info.

Didn't spot this lead when I googled.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on January 07, 2008, 09:31:52 pm: Evo550,

Thanks so much for the lead.

It's a WMX 250 (190cc). I have purchased off the photo's

It's rough as guts.

Looks complete less Dellorto carbi / intake, seat & silencer. Also siezed, damge unkown.

I've been in touch with Phil at road & race (obsessed with all things italian). He says no drama lets have it running for CD5. More faith than I.

Gents, now we're looking for Cagiva WMX bits.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on January 07, 2008, 10:46:34 pm: Hay can you post some pics? Its could be my old bike there wasn't many in oz!
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Tony T on January 08, 2008, 12:54:43 am: Don't know if you need these, but here you go anyway........... ;D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cagiva-WMX250-wmx-250-FORKS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122QQcategoryZ35615QQihZ015QQitemZ250202492803QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cagiva-WMX250-wmx-250-FORKS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122QQcategoryZ35615QQihZ015QQitemZ250202492803QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cagiva-wmx-number-plates_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35616QQihZ020QQitemZ300188240039QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cagiva-wmx-number-plates_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35616QQihZ020QQitemZ300188240039QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

These guys seem to have a few 125 bits. Not sure if anything may interchange?
http://stores.ebay.com/Vintage-MotorCycle-Parts-Warehouse_W0QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQtZkm (http://stores.ebay.com/Vintage-MotorCycle-Parts-Warehouse_W0QQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118QQtZkm)

And DC Plastics do bits as well, I think.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: paul on January 10, 2008, 08:33:51 am: here aj the hunt goes on
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-Cagiva-WMX-125-with-Huge-LOT-NOS-parts-spares_W0QQitemZ180204598211QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on January 10, 2008, 08:56:38 am: Paul,

I have been in touch with the bloke that owns this bike on a few occasions over the last few months looking for leads. I tried to get a price off him just last weekend for the 125 with no luck.

This is the last of his '83 - '84 bikes.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: paul on January 10, 2008, 09:01:02 am: aj he will have to answer now its on evil bay ps did you see the other one in the for sale section on the forum
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on February 04, 2008, 02:05:39 pm: Bike turned up Friday.

Photo atached.

regards,
AJ

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Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on February 04, 2008, 02:42:21 pm: Same model as my old one. Is it a 190? You planning a full resto? These bikes looks great restored and are quite rare!
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: vandy010 on February 04, 2008, 03:01:53 pm: nice score AJ,
i had the 84 model 125 and raced it both in mx and enduro's,
loved that little bike!
now if on of them 500's came up at the right price,hwoo!
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on February 04, 2008, 07:08:33 pm: i'm with you Vandy those Cagiva 500's are great, wonder how many were made and how many came to the land of OZ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on February 09, 2008, 01:31:37 pm: Here's a 500:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250213255434&rd=1
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: paul on February 09, 2008, 01:34:34 pm: there s one in the classified section
http://www.ozvmx.com/classies/index.php?method=showdetails&list=advertisement&rollid=976&fromfromlist=classifiedscategory&fromfrommethod=showhtmllist&fromfromid=16
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on February 09, 2008, 04:14:45 pm: i tried to cantact that bloke who advertised in the classified section weeks ago, no reply.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: paul on February 09, 2008, 04:24:12 pm: ive got his number some let me loOK
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on February 11, 2008, 09:03:45 pm: Paul,

Thanks for the pm with the phone no. for the Cagiva for sale. Turns out it's a WMX500.

Hoony,

I rang Michael who owns the bike. He thinks it's an '86 that has had a bottom end rebuild but is a non runner as it needs a re sleave. He is sending me photos.

regards,

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: paul on February 11, 2008, 09:35:15 pm: is that good or bad aj 8)
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on February 13, 2008, 08:42:30 pm: Paul,

I don't know what a re-sleeve would cost, but it is probably the easiest option.

If the 250 is anything to go by, the 500 will be a Nikosil.

Options

1. re nikosil the original bore if it's OK & replace the Cagiva Piston (good luck finding one)

2. Re-sleeve & instal a YZ490 piston.

Pictures of the bike haven't turned up yet.

AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Hoony on February 13, 2008, 09:05:07 pm: Hi Aj, post some pics if you get them. i went cold on the bike as parts will be very scarce i suspect.

i don't need that sort of challenge at present.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on February 13, 2008, 10:14:14 pm: Hoony,

No probs I'll put up photo's when I get them.

Parts are obviously an issue. They were as rare as rockin horse poo when new. I was always the only Cagiva rider on the grid.

The bloke I've spoken to about rebuilding my 250 has no worries about getting it running. He said engine bearings are metric, he sources pistons by specs rather than model & has a contact in italy that gets him nos from the 1950's onward.

I haven't discussed a 500 with him but I'm sure he mentioned one of the blokes that works for him had wmx500's & has all the tricks to keep one running.

regards,
AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: Snowy 76 on March 04, 2008, 08:47:18 pm: AJ, if your still after a Cagiva?, www.vintagemx check in the swapmeet.
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: AJ on March 08, 2008, 07:43:43 pm: Snowy,

Was it a bike or bits? I checked the .US site. I couldn't find anything. Obviously need a new presciption on the specs.

regards,
AJ
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: zorroz on June 11, 2008, 03:42:23 pm: How good would these repo plastics look on a restored Cagiva. I want one :P

http://cagivawmx.com/BBplastic.html
(http://cagivawmx.com/sitebuilder/images/New_Image1-758x568.jpg)
Title: Re: Cagiva WMX
Post by: dave king on June 14, 2008, 03:31:59 am: I know a guy in the uk who has hoarded cagivas for mant years, like most of us the time eventualy comes when it has to go. anyone looking for stuff pm me with what you want. dave.