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General Discussion / Re: cheney yamaha

« on: April 07, 2016, 09:21:30 am »

Thanks curly. I think there may be some emotional attachment to this one, so Im not even sure if he will sell. It's extremely rough it may even have had some things welded on the frame but it is complete.

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General Discussion / cheney yamaha

« on: April 05, 2016, 09:40:21 pm »

Anyone out there give me a ball park figure on what a very rough Cheney TT500 might be worth?
Found one but have no idea !!!! Im guessing around 1978 ish vintage.

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For Sale / KX 420 for sale

« on: March 10, 2016, 09:42:27 pm »

Here I go again.
Thought I would put it up again. Ive had this bike since 1983, it sits in my shed not being used these days after I had a near fatal knee reco!!!!
$3200 I am negotiable on price but try not to be too insulting. Please send PM if you are interested.
Perfect for the BONANZA...

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Tech Talk / Re: repairing damaged clutch cover

« on: June 28, 2015, 08:04:06 pm »

Devcon pretty exy but will last for years in the kit. I use the ally based one, have had the same kit for 15 years. It dried out sometime ago and refreshed it with acetone, good as gold.. Its about $80 buck for the kit I think. You will get it from any good industrial supplier.

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General Discussion / Re: How active are you ?

« on: June 23, 2015, 05:15:39 pm »

46 and nearly farked. 2 years back had some minor brain surgery that put me off work for 6 months, then early this year had a knee go bad and 5 months later lm still not out of the woods. must have killed a whole lot of "china men" in a past life!!!!

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Vintage Track / Help a club

« on: April 06, 2015, 03:01:44 pm »

Mertylford speedway are running a club day on the 18/4. Come and have a look if you can, very pretty place and the track is great.

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Tech Talk / Re: Fork work

« on: April 06, 2015, 02:57:19 pm »

have a go your self. I put a set in my TT 500 they came with instructions on instillation. they make a massive difference to the way the bike rides.

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For Sale / Re: kx 420

« on: April 06, 2015, 02:53:55 pm »

Its still for sale!!

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For Sale / kx 420

« on: February 13, 2015, 10:48:55 pm »

Selling my KX 420.  $3700 with some spares. Please pm if anyone has any interest.
I am negotiable on the price.
I have some spares to go with it.
I have owned this bike for 33 years so it has been a big decision to sell it. It would be good to see it go to a good home.
Any inspection is welcome.

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Vintage Track / Re: Flat tracker seat

« on: November 11, 2014, 10:03:03 pm »

where are you located Rosco? I have a nutsert tool if the velcro doesnt do.

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Tech Talk / Re: regassing works performence shocks in sydney south west

« on: October 18, 2014, 12:20:43 am »

do they have a valve for regas or not? if they have a valve you can use a shock pump from a mountain bike to do the job. If not they need to be regased in a chamber. The shock is placed into a chamber and this is then pressurized to force gas past the seal into the shock.
Nitrogen is generally used because it is a completely "clean" gas.

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General Discussion / Re: Lake Gaidner

« on: March 07, 2014, 08:27:47 pm »

Got back today. Reset the the MPSF500 class record to 126.6mph Nev went home after some problems on tuesday I think it was.

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General Discussion / Lake Gaidner

« on: February 27, 2014, 09:30:39 pm »

Heading off tomorrow to see what its all about. I'm going along with a mate whos running a bike to lend a hand. I had a look on google maps, its a long way, the GREAT AUSTRALIAN FA !!!!

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Vintage Track / Re: Flat Track Porn

« on: February 23, 2014, 11:21:19 am »

The frame would double as the oil tank, plus add quite a bit of stiffness to the chassis. You can use much thinner tube for the same stiffness if you go to a bigger diameter.

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Vintage Track / Re: Flat Track Porn

« on: February 22, 2014, 09:14:03 pm »

awesome norton Firko. I have a copy of "Ride it Flat" and the norton is in that. 85hp in the day!! The last of the british twins able to stick it to the Harleys.