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Competition / Re: Heaven VMX Pre90 Class

« on: January 24, 2015, 02:03:08 PM »

It's a simple, easy to follow rule, PRE 1990. I'm surprised how many people get confused and turn up at race days on later models!

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Competition / Re: Viper Round 6 at Krusics Ride Park Gippsland.

« on: November 25, 2014, 08:07:25 PM »

Krusics is a fantasic complex, thanks to Dan Krusic and the Viper crew for pulling it off. Still picking the sand out of my ears!

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Bike Transport / Re: Shipping from U.S.?

« on: November 18, 2014, 08:00:26 PM »

the import taxes now make sure it is at least 500.00 aus $ cheaper than you can get here.the 250.00 dollar fee that customes put on now for evey invoice under 1000.00 makes the deals not worth it any more also under 90cents for aus $ is not good.use to be 1.10 us to 1 aus$

I bought earthmoving equipment from the U.S. when the dollar was $1.05 in 2011. I guess customs fees would be avoided sending the bike inseperate boxes, valuing each at under $1000? I just need a cost effective courier.

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Bike Transport / Re: Shipping from U.S.?

« on: November 18, 2014, 03:15:11 PM »

Any ideas on a courier?

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Bike Transport / Shipping from U.S.?

« on: November 18, 2014, 01:28:30 PM »

I'm looking at buying a rolling chasis (no motor). Anyone know if it would be cheaper to box it up  or just roll it in? Any advise would be much apreciated.

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Competition / Re: Final VIPER round

« on: October 28, 2014, 08:43:56 PM »

Oh I thought there was one more, anyone else know?

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Competition / Final VIPER round

« on: October 28, 2014, 04:20:29 PM »

Anyone know when it is on? At Ravenswood I heard.

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Honda / Re: When was the last real update to CR 500 engine.

« on: October 11, 2014, 10:00:06 AM »

Not much happened after 87. Gear ratio changes and minor tweaks.

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Bike Talk / Re: Two-strokes set to continue at MX Nationals in 2015 (not VMX)

« on: October 10, 2014, 04:21:05 PM »

In the USA though you might still be able to buy a two stroke in California, you are limited to when and where you can ride them, and it looks like you have to 'register' them.

So if the manufacturers still see California as one of their biggest market sales areas, they may be reluctant to go back to developing anything 2t.

And don't forget that Australia's sales market usually doesn't factor much into Japanese overall sales considerations.

Web page for California regulations:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/ofhwymc.htm

Ever been to L.A. the polution is discusting? I can see where the 4t push comes from.

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Tech Talk / Re: Steel or alloy clutch plates in Honda CR500 ????

« on: October 08, 2014, 06:07:57 AM »

I'm running alloy, the extra weight of steel is substatial. Obviously steel will last longer and your oil will not go black as quickly with steel.

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Foto Forum / Re: some Viper Barrabool pics

« on: July 28, 2014, 07:56:01 PM »

Great shots, the blue sky was a relief it was looking like it could have got ugly.

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Tech Talk / Re: '84 CR500 Fork Upgrade

« on: July 16, 2014, 11:19:50 PM »

I have an '84 CR500 that I am looking to do a fork upgrade on.

I want to keep the period appearance and am looking at the '88 CR units.
My question is if the '88 CR250 and '89 CR125 are the same basic units and if someone could confirm the staunchion diameters.

Marcus

It would be a shame if you wanted to race the pre 85 class, it would make the bike inelligable!

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Competition / Re: Viper Round 2 Toolleen

« on: June 21, 2014, 07:33:41 PM »

Anywere to see the points standings?

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Tech Talk / Re: Honda CR125 1988 model fork specs

« on: June 17, 2014, 04:17:02 PM »

I have a 1988 500 manual.
169mm min, 114mm max, 123mm (557cc) standard, use ATF or equivalent. Does not specify weight.
Standard springs are soft so you need to change them.

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Competition / Re: Viper Round 1 Ravenswood.

« on: May 27, 2014, 07:59:23 PM »

Great shots there! Was a good day apart from the injuries. Get well soon Mick.