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Marque Remarks => Suzuki => Topic started by: Marc.com on September 12, 2009, 12:00:20 pm

Title: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 12, 2009, 12:00:20 pm
well if Chris would give the chain back  ;D  Real quality build by Mike and signed by Roger D....

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/marcFX_photo/IMGP0717.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/marcFX_photo/IMGP0721.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/marcFX_photo/IMGP0720.jpg)
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: suzuki27 on September 12, 2009, 03:04:16 pm
Very nice machine Marc. Mike's attention to detail is first rate. Is it a 250 and is this the one with the RH barrel you mentioned on here before?  Be interested to hear about the ride test when you get the chain on.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 12, 2009, 03:52:56 pm
Yeah I have posted some photos of it before without the pipe on. Your right Mikes attention to detail is first rate and he has definitely raised the bar.

It has NOS RH250 top end, mag RM rear hub, RMS brake pedal, GMC pipe and more than a few other nice bits.  ;D
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: firko on September 12, 2009, 04:34:42 pm
Cool bike Marc....Where did you get the RH style airbox? I've got a genuine RH74 airbox for my Boyd and Stellings but it's fairly rooted so I'd love a new one.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 12, 2009, 04:54:24 pm
ah Firko to get one of those airboxes you have to know the secret New Zealand handshake.  ;)

But it could be arranged.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: firko on September 13, 2009, 04:52:10 pm
I have my Kiwi operatives on the airbox situation as we speak.
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whats the Suzuki project  :)
I built the VMX magazine TM/TS a few years ago as a project to show you could build a bike for $100. I've spent a bit more on her since then but it's still under $600 total. Unfortunately the old girl has sat forlornly in my garden shed for quite a while now with no inclination to use her. Over a few beers with my old mate Oldschool and being inspired by our mate Peters Yamaha 465 flat tracker and by the Kawasaki 350 we spotted at Nepean, we've decided to convert her over to flat track use. The steering head will be de raked, 19" front wheel used and a Matcho Mick seat tail combo used. The superflous parts will go on the TM250 I found on the garbage cleanup. The tank's already on my B&S TM400 so we'll use an alloy Elsinore tank. This'll be another one of those fun cheapos that I love.
                  (http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/DSCF0022.JPG)
                  (http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/flat%20track%20peter%20finished%201.jpg)
                  (http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-8/1062154/NEPEAN%20AUG%2009%20286.jpg)
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: mx250 on September 13, 2009, 06:29:22 pm
well if Chris would give the chain back  ;D  Real quality build by Mike and signed by Roger D....

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/marcFX_photo/IMGP0717.jpg)

Superb rebuild. Incredible detail, 'worksie' opaque airbox, custom pipe, even  a 'worksie' gap between the seat and tank, and then there's the gold rims (http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/mx250syd/funnies/dog-1.gif) - where did they come from  ::) :P.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 13, 2009, 06:57:32 pm
Mike built this one and I agree it is superb.... I was really pleased to get it. ;D

Rims are current model Excels, airbox is Mikes production..... it was built to be a usable substitute for a real RH250 then ended up the bit of shed art it is.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: 090 on September 14, 2009, 07:58:29 pm
So is it in/ going to be in your shed Marc?
How are you going about it if thats the case?
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 14, 2009, 09:21:50 pm
So is it in/ going to be in your shed Marc?
How are you going about it if thats the case?


not sure what you mean, I bought it but really appreciate Mikes build quality.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: 090 on September 14, 2009, 09:25:42 pm
I mean Mike is in NZ and you are in Japan... aren't you?
Is the bike with you or still in NZ?
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 14, 2009, 09:50:42 pm
Hey Brad, I can see you and me having turns getting that bike dirty :o :D. Better get Bill to organise it ;D ;D
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 14, 2009, 09:53:21 pm
While the mouse is away, the VMXers will play. ;)
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 15, 2009, 07:14:46 am
I mean Mike is in NZ and you are in Japan... aren't you?
Is the bike with you or still in NZ?

I am just back from holidays and the bike is still in NZ. Its is global VMX operation.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Marc.com on September 15, 2009, 07:21:58 am
Hey Brad, I can see you and me having turns getting that bike dirty :o :D. Better get Bill to organise it ;D ;D

Bill is too busy beating the Australian 125 riders from all accounts.
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: basil44 on September 15, 2009, 07:26:36 am
On my bikes ;D ;D, cheers Davey
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: vandy010 on September 15, 2009, 01:10:31 pm

Bill is too busy beating the Australian 125 riders from all accounts.
On my bikes ;D ;D, cheers Davey
i'm sorry, did i miss something? ;D
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Freakshow on September 16, 2009, 10:45:53 am
MAtcho mick any chance you can turn your hand at one of them air box's for me  ?  im looking fo a better solution that then Pancake style the TM currently uses, i seaming have to pull it apart every time i want to wash the fliter out and one day somthing going to fall down that carby throat, last time it was the nut, but saved by a good bounce.  Air pod is an option but stilll meeds a coke bottle style shroud to keep the lump and wetout.

any other ideas out there ?
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: Lozza on September 16, 2009, 12:42:50 pm
google up 'lost foam method fibreglass' and $50 worth of materials and a staurday afternoon will have you an air box
Title: Re: TMGP almost finished
Post by: TM BILL on September 16, 2009, 02:16:08 pm

Bill is too busy beating the Australian 125 riders from all accounts.
On my bikes ;D ;D, cheers Davey
i'm sorry, did i miss something? ;D

Vandy it didn't come from me  ::) i know my place in the scheme of things :D