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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Hybrid motor

« on: March 15, 2022, 12:07:26 am »

Can 360 internals be used in a 250 motor? If so, whats involved? Ive got a couple of spare motors and cases, I reckon a road registered 360 mk5 Matador SD/Frontera would be a blast.

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Maico / Re: 440 crank in a 400

« on: March 12, 2022, 06:41:44 pm »

Ok cool, didnt know that, Maicos fault for stamping 440 on it. Thats misleading for a start.

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Maico / Re: 440 crank in a 400

« on: March 12, 2022, 12:50:34 pm »

I got the info from here https://www.moto-data.net/maico/gp400e-1977-1987 confirmed here….. https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Maico/Maico%20GP400.htm and other pages???

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Maico / 440 crank in a 400

« on: March 12, 2022, 01:18:36 am »

Ive pulled down my AW and have a 77mm barrel with a clearly marked 440 crank. That gives a 386cc capacity. I was surprised to learn the 400's were only 354cc stock. this extra stroke in theory should give more torque, but Im wondering what piston would fit as the different strokes should dictate different gudgeon pin heights??? also the degrees before tdc for timing should be a little different to shouldn't they?? Has anyone done this mod? I'm interested to hear the benefits and specs of this setup.

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For Sale / Husky 390 WR

« on: April 18, 2017, 09:33:21 am »

390 Husky for sale: https://www.facebook.com/ajretrocycles/posts/1505656156125795

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Husqvarna / Re: 79 390 clutch

« on: January 05, 2017, 05:06:37 pm »

Cheers Bigk, didnt want to split the cases if i stuffed it up.

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Husqvarna / 79 390 clutch

« on: January 05, 2017, 03:34:48 pm »

Anyone know if you can undo the set screw in front of the drive sprocket and lift the whole clutch activator out of the cases? Or are there internal bits attatched that wont allow it?

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Tech Talk / Oxide

« on: June 20, 2016, 12:12:35 pm »

How do u blokes remove oxide from alloy? Best method?

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Maico / Aw400 gear shift lever

« on: June 20, 2016, 12:07:44 pm »

I need a gearshift lever in good nick, anyone have a spare?

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General Discussion / Re: Project management software

« on: May 17, 2016, 06:32:16 pm »

All info is on the net somewhere, have vb 2010 fired up and a few forms created and working under the debug command, just starting to work with the databases now..... I don't mind learning it keeps the brain young.... confused, but young....

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General Discussion / Capacity Calculator

« on: May 14, 2016, 01:36:59 am »

I've written a program that may help you guys out when trying to work out how many cc's your bike is. It is a small program to get me reacquainted with visual basics coz I've got another bigger project in mind. I hope its helpful.

http://www.filedropper.com/capacitycalculator_1

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General Discussion / Re: Project management software

« on: May 09, 2016, 12:51:25 pm »

I've just downloaded Visual Basics, will try and make one. Ive made a few small programs in the past so hopefully I can knock one out. If I'm successful I'll share it.

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General Discussion / Re: Project management software

« on: May 08, 2016, 11:44:58 pm »

I have my reasons.

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General Discussion / Re: Project management software

« on: May 08, 2016, 09:25:08 pm »

Nah not really, sick of being disorganised, and have about 10 project bikes so looking for something to help me out with the paperwork side....

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General Discussion / Re: Project management software

« on: May 08, 2016, 09:10:37 pm »

Would rather 3rd party... Excel can be a pain... I'll keep looking... And evidence? I take it u mean wives finding out how much a hobby costs? If that's a problem these 3 words may help..... Grow Some Balls.... Lol