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Wanted / Honda MT 250 Road gear

« on: December 23, 2014, 02:50:06 pm »

Hey guys ,maybe someone has these in a box hidden away in the back of the shed somewhere.  I have a MT250 that I want to get back on the road so this is what I don't have -tacho, speedo,  headlight and taillight with  brackets to suit both-Handle bar switchgear and whatever else you can think of that I may need.I also would like a rear mudguard, a chain guard,and chain tensioner and the rear  indicator bracket that forms the loop [passenger grab handle] at the end of the frame..Thats about it for now..Pm me and I'll send you my number to discuss what you may have..cheers flatout

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Wanted / Re: Wanted - One Cat.

« on: March 08, 2014, 05:15:18 pm »

That mouse must of thought this is Gr8 parmesan, U have in the bottom of ur boots..Master T

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Wanted / Yamaha Rt-DT 360

« on: February 23, 2014, 10:12:21 am »

I have been trolling around for a while on other sites not having much luck finding a restorable Yamaha Rt or DT 360 with road gear as its not going to be a stripped down boy racer..but a sunny day road trail blazer .Hope someone can help .Iam located in S/E Q..I also rather talk than type so if anyones has anything PM me and I will send off my Ph number..Thanks in advance ..Cheers ST52..

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General Discussion / Re: Early Christmas pressys.

« on: December 02, 2012, 12:12:59 pm »

Mark,Ive seen these little guys in action.. Hunter's a good name cos thats what they do best.. hunt things. casa del firko could be disneyland for the little guy ..ST52

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General Discussion / Re: My time is coming

« on: November 19, 2012, 09:23:57 pm »

I love stories like this, I last rode a dirt bike 33 yrs ago .But hey I love the infectuous things.Hold on to your wings and never let them go..wish you a speedy recovery after your op ..Cheers.ST52

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Bike Talk / Re: Husky 360CR Quandary

« on: October 19, 2012, 11:52:08 am »

What a dilema wish I had your problems,Just its origin conjours up thoughts of viking ships and fair maidens.Just to think that all her metal parts are made from the finest steel in the world not to mention her century old heritage and racing pedigree.Restore her to an age where Husqvqrna was still a Swedish made icon, and she will give you commitment and loyalty.She"s a Swedish beauty.And when you throw a leg over her and feel her throbbing body beneath you  ..enuff of this bullshit.There is always room in the shed for one more, and like you said B4 sell the KTM,that way you get to spend more time in the shed with ur girlfriends.. Cheers ST52..

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Tech Talk / Re: Re Anodising rims

« on: October 15, 2012, 09:26:39 pm »

Its true anodising your original rims can be more expensive than buying new ones..The option I decided on was to take my originals to a metal polisher and have them professionally polished to mirror finish which costs >$120.00 ea on a good day, and cote them with a good silicon spray.If you try to achieve a better finish than what the polishers give you ,you will only dissapoint yourself..Got mine done over a year ago and they still look GR8.just a light wipe over with a soft cloth and your done.

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General Discussion / Re: Buy Local........ if you can...........

« on: August 31, 2012, 04:17:50 pm »

Its not about the pissy price or the pissy part..and its not an isolated case I would rather order my parts here ,however 90% of the time my vintage parts I want to order new are either NLA ,obsolete or priced over the top..My new tyres and tubes -oil,and most disposable items do come from here..The parts I order for my 08'' road bike are always on time and reasonably priced..Some cater better than others for vintage bikes..I for one will continue to buy parts like the thousands of people who buy online everyday from overseas..and yes the internet and ebay have opened up a whole new world for the vintage bike scene..other wise most of our vintage bikes would still be sitting in the corner of the shed gathering dust..Hey mate..

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General Discussion / Re: Buy Local........ if you can...........

« on: August 30, 2012, 10:02:58 am »

Suck it in Jerry..I went to my local Yamaha Shop on Monday wanting price and availability on an exhaust gasket for my 74'' MX250.A young guy serves me and then proceeds to look up the part on his computer mumbling over and over you would have to be pretty lucky to find one of those..Anyway he found the part and gave me a price of $11.95..That same afternoon I jumped on Ebay UK and found the same gasket for GB1.95 [$AU.3.00 [ with $AU6.00 postage..however additional items cost no more to send.. so for AU$14.00 I have two gaskets and postage from England..as opposed to two gaskets costing 2x 11.95 from my local Yamaha shop..You work it out..

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General Discussion / Re: firko is in intensive care anyone know how he is

« on: July 30, 2012, 09:18:46 pm »

Get well soon Firko..your are the Face of Australian VMX and the most Respected man on this Forum..

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Tech Talk / Re: Hong Kong Charlie Seats

« on: July 30, 2012, 09:13:34 pm »

Dont you just love the way he cant decide how he wants to discount those seats..Seems he wants to charge you more with discount..

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Tech Talk / Re: Yamaico's new el Cheapo Project.

« on: July 03, 2012, 10:14:29 pm »

Heres something ..Have you looked at the exhaust replacements that Sammy Miller Products have to offer for The TY series Yamahas..They are a Stainless Header pipe and Aluminium Chamber and silencer, Ive got one on my TY250..Shouldnt be to much of of a problem to copy they are a very basic design..Cheers and have fun..

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Tech Talk / Re: Yamaico's new el Cheapo Project.

« on: June 30, 2012, 10:46:25 pm »

I've logged in..so how come I cant see any of these photos..

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Tech Talk / Re: Magnesium treatment

« on: June 19, 2012, 08:56:23 pm »

I had my Magnesium Yamaha front and rear brake plates powder coated about 15 months ago in Precious Silver..Cant see any form of surface corrosion or imperfections as yet, in fact they look as good now as the day that they were done..Could be that the before process wasn't carried out properly.

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General Discussion / Re: Odd things that work well on a dirt bike.

« on: June 09, 2012, 11:04:46 am »

The question I love at Bunnings is..may I help you, or áre you looking for anything in particular..which my reply would be Naa I wont know till I see it..