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Competition / Re: QVMX Coles Creek Race Day - Sunday 14th April 2013

« on: April 13, 2013, 11:27:27 am »

Im not sure bout Tommy Hannan...Went on his sons bucks night last nite, I got a sms early this morning. Still M.I.A, presumed having a good time!

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Competition / Re: QVMX Coles Creek Race Day - Sunday 14th April 2013

« on: April 13, 2013, 09:18:29 am »

Its Pelting down in Beautiful Logan at the moment...I hope its still on for you guys...

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Wanted / Re: Wheel respoking on Sunshine Coast

« on: April 11, 2013, 11:13:52 am »

Never used either, but JTs work looks good...

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Wanted / Re: Wheel respoking on Sunshine Coast

« on: April 11, 2013, 11:00:44 am »

Robin Chapman in Brisbane used to do mine, but isnt around much now.
I think he still does them from home, & always did a good job on mine...
Call his son, Cliff at City Motorcycle Spares/Wreckers (Slacks Creek) to have a chat.
If you want the rims shipped to Bris, I can arrange one of our trucks from our Kunda Park store to deliver them to me, & I will drop them to Cliff.
Hope this helps,
Whitey.

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 11, 2013, 10:37:14 am »

Good answers, John.

If the entry date is moved, there would be a few more people who may be able to make it, im sure.

Like you, I dont care how many laps it is & the remaining "plastic" that I have is sitting in  milk crates under the house. I dont think I would trouble the lap scorers too much.

I would love to line up against Belly, Army (both) or Burt. At least ive done it once...

Its my hope that the promoting club runs an awesome meeting without loosing money & everyone has a great time.

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 11, 2013, 10:15:08 am »

Well I dont know fellas....I wish I could commit to the meeting, but there are a couple of things that may or may not have already been mentioned...
The economy....Have a look around Gentlemen. Things are pretty tough at the moment! I work in the Debt Recovery Business & the amount of people trying to pay debts off & survive (just in my little niche of the industry) is frightening! Spending money on hobbies is not a priority for most people at the moment.
Fuel...How much do you think it would cost to tow 3 bikes, gear & associated needs from Brisbane to the venue in a V6 Commodore?
Time off work...I would assume around 50% of us VMX Nuts would be employed by someone & whilst I cant speak for all, sometimes annual leave is not an option, especially if holidays have already been used.
Personal...I know that a holiday with the family holds more priority than using 2-3 days of annual leave on a sport that most of the family arent interested in. I love this sport 110%, but family will always be top proirity.
I know the diehards will always manage to make it, others will double up & split the costs, but most average VMXers are happy to do their club days, & do "the big ones" when they are close to home. Its not a personal boycott, just the reality of the current economy.
In my humble opinion...

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Wanted / 1989 RM250

« on: April 10, 2013, 02:16:09 pm »

Hey readers,
Im chasing a powervalve cover to suit the 89 RM250 ive nearly finished.
I need the R/H cover only, so if someone has one please call me asap.
Whitey 0426150927

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Foto Forum / Re: Some early Aussie 80's

« on: April 10, 2013, 02:11:58 pm »

You wont find any modern MX magazines in my house....I bought a modern mag last year for a plane trip to Carins & was that pissed off with it that i tucked it into the seat pocket for some other sucker to read & be disapointed with...

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Tech Talk / Re: Chain suppliers Brisbane

« on: April 10, 2013, 01:57:46 pm »

Im sure there is A chain mob on Bradman St at Acacia Ridge...Dont know the name, but im sure they pull it off a spool...
Good luck.

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Wanted / Re: Enduro Jug.

« on: April 10, 2013, 08:12:01 am »

You wouldnt want to get them mixed up, would you?

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 09, 2013, 12:55:03 pm »

Yep! Exactly what Montynut said!!!
I hope the meeting is awesome!

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 09, 2013, 10:27:16 am »

This may have already been covered but if not....

I am just your average vmxer: couple of bikes, attend ride days and most of my local vmx clubs races.

I have always thought that the nationals/mr vmx were really just for the best riders in vmx nationally and that an average/bunny like me would get in the way and hence I should stay away.

I wonder if a lot of average vmxers have the same impression and hence don't bother with nationals/ Mr Vmx?

Maybe one way to help change this impression is make the nationals one of the rounds of the states vmx club, I.e make it round one of viper when it is held in Victoria. Or maybe  promote the fact that it is not just for the guns?


Btw - I am not trying to take pot shots at anyone here, rather I am just trying to offer constructive ideas to help improve.






Prize money (if any) would be split evenly between all riders that start the first heat of racing (minimum 1 lap)...And you wouldnt get in the way-The better riders will just go around you.

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 09, 2013, 08:46:25 am »

I personally would have loved to go, but (here they come) work commitments, the almighty dollar & the fact that I drink too much on the weekends, restricting my ability to finish at least 1 of my projects, has stalled my weak arsed attempt to compete...At least im not thirsty
Trophies only tell you how good you used to be....(Decent) Prize money would change the dynamic of what VMX is all about.
In my humble opinion

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Competition / Re: 2013 Australian Post Classic MX Titles

« on: April 09, 2013, 08:21:14 am »

So many positive comments! What was the argument again? Oh, yeah, late entries wasnt it? Or was it Former Guns competiting?...Im going to probably upset some people, but here goes: Yeah, late entries shouldnt be accepted to a National event-Organisers have to create programmes & the like & it only makes it harder for the volunteers to organise a already difficult event. Who really cares if some gun or former gun jumps on a old bike to run the title? If Gally wanted to dust his Rat Gear off & go for a spin, would he be refused entry? Mick Cook & Steve Maguire have travelled O/S (in the last few years) to race the vetrans on moderns,(not to mention some of our own riders travelling to the U.K &N.Z[ ]) would they be refused if I wanted to hand my bike to them to ride? I always thought that if you had a National MA licence, you were entitled to race where ever you wanted to, with no issues. I was also a "Never Was", but entered in national mx events & supercrosses, just so I could experience lining up against the best in the country. Having a "Super Gun" turn up & race can only improve the profile of the sport & may just get some more young fellas on seats. Without them, our sport will eventually die...
I await my blasting....

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Competition / Re: QVMX Coles Creek Race Day - Sunday 14th April 2013

« on: April 08, 2013, 10:17:30 am »

Yes will be there, the boy will be old enough to race with us now.   

Sorry .. he's just too fast so that's not happening Brian 

He will certainly up the ante...Have fun fellas...