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For Sale / Re: Pre 70 Yam 250 for sale.
« on: October 24, 2024, 11:46:36 am »
Very cool bike!
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General Discussion / Moto Des Nations
« on: October 09, 2024, 02:43:11 pm »
Not VMX, but arguably the pinnacle of MX.
An event run, for the best 3 riders from every country to compete.
For the first time ever, in the 77 years it’s been run, Australia are victorious!
Congratulations to Kyle Webster, Hunter Lawrence and Jet Lawrence.
(Many will know all about it, but of course: largely ignored by the mainstream media. (Less important than coming last at “Breakdancing” for eg)
An event run, for the best 3 riders from every country to compete.
For the first time ever, in the 77 years it’s been run, Australia are victorious!
Congratulations to Kyle Webster, Hunter Lawrence and Jet Lawrence.
(Many will know all about it, but of course: largely ignored by the mainstream media. (Less important than coming last at “Breakdancing” for eg)
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General Discussion / Re: Beautiful Girls in your town - Authentic Damsels
« on: September 28, 2024, 08:49:13 am »
I saw the replies, and had to look!
Not the link obviously. Just the VMX jokers
Not the link obviously. Just the VMX jokers
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Tech Talk / Re: Twostroke VM jetting, just want to think out loud.
« on: August 26, 2024, 10:37:43 am »
And I couldn’t ask you for tips on the internet 50years ago.
I found some extensive info on modifying a YZ80F, 44 years too late.
I found some extensive info on modifying a YZ80F, 44 years too late.
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General Discussion / Welcome back. Log in issues.
« on: August 10, 2024, 08:44:47 pm »
I’ve been unable to log in for a month or so.
Either the website, device settings (iPhone/iPad) or ineptitude.
I got a message about “checking cookie settings”.
Just me?
Either the website, device settings (iPhone/iPad) or ineptitude.
I got a message about “checking cookie settings”.
Just me?
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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?
« on: June 22, 2024, 09:05:24 am »
There is still lots of interest in VMX, and the bikes.
The recent event at Conondale sold out weeks in advance (500 riders I believe.)
The recent event at Conondale sold out weeks in advance (500 riders I believe.)
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Tech Talk / Re: 1980 RM 400 fouling plugs
« on: June 13, 2024, 08:52:49 am »
My question would be:Has this bike previously been running well, and not fouling plugs? (Or is it, the bike, new, to you?)
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Competition / Classic Weekend - Conondale QLD
« on: June 07, 2024, 07:55:04 am »
This weekend apparently.
The ride spots sold out ages ago, but worth a look if you’re in the area.
I think there is an associated swap meet.
The ride spots sold out ages ago, but worth a look if you’re in the area.
I think there is an associated swap meet.
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General Discussion / Re: Testing yz465 ignition system who to send to?
« on: March 12, 2024, 12:59:26 pm »So the message for all us is not to retire, we need to promote and pass on our skills to the next generations.
That would be ideal.
But it seems most young people (but not all) would rather be “influencers” than trades people.
I’m told by my friends still working in the trades, that the newbies think they should be “off the tools” and into management as soon as they finish their apprenticeship.
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General Discussion / Re: Testing yz465 ignition system who to send to?
« on: March 10, 2024, 12:13:42 pm »
This forum is such a useful resource.
The info reinforces that the old school, “we can fix it” people are retiring, and not being replaced.
A few years ago it was difficult to find someone who could repair an alternator on my old Mercedes van.
Found an “old guy”, probably retired or dead by now, who could do it - he was mildly surprised that I was only bringing in the alternator after he advised that the large van wouldn’t fit in his workshop.
The info reinforces that the old school, “we can fix it” people are retiring, and not being replaced.
A few years ago it was difficult to find someone who could repair an alternator on my old Mercedes van.
Found an “old guy”, probably retired or dead by now, who could do it - he was mildly surprised that I was only bringing in the alternator after he advised that the large van wouldn’t fit in his workshop.
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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?
« on: February 25, 2024, 01:32:36 pm »
I also find these forums one of the best sources of information.
Many experienced experts, willing to help.
A valuable resource, where often answers can be found by searching the archives.
Facebook has too many idiots “contributing”, and I find, even recent posts impossible to find once the algorithm decides you should be interested in something else.
My thanks to the people running, and those contributing to, this forum.
Many experienced experts, willing to help.
A valuable resource, where often answers can be found by searching the archives.
Facebook has too many idiots “contributing”, and I find, even recent posts impossible to find once the algorithm decides you should be interested in something else.
My thanks to the people running, and those contributing to, this forum.
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General Discussion / Re: Just checking in .....
« on: January 12, 2024, 09:38:29 am »
Very quiet.
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General Discussion / Re: Hodaka Information
« on: January 12, 2024, 09:36:42 am »
You might be able to find some Webco parts for it.
https://motocrossactionmag.com/godspeed-webco-founder-tom-heininger-1927-2004/
https://motocrossactionmag.com/godspeed-webco-founder-tom-heininger-1927-2004/
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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?
« on: November 26, 2023, 02:01:07 pm »
A valuable and unique resource.
The “historic” “thing”is fascinating. I believe it’s mainly older guys (hardly any females) living out “glory years”
Reflected in the value of GTHOs and XU1s, etc.
The people who remember them from their youth, covet them, and some can pay huge bucks for them and do!
I predict the values will fall in the future as the people who remember them; “fall off the perch”.
Most people born in the ‘90’s, for eg, have little interest in the hot cars from the ‘70’s, and even less interest in the ground breaking ’73 CR250 Elsinore. Also kids these days are generally less interested in cars/bikes. I think it’s unlikely that someone, in 50yrs time is paying $50m for a Kia Stinger saying “these were a fast car, and used by the cops, when I was 13yo!”
This forum is likely to die, with the current members.
The “historic” “thing”is fascinating. I believe it’s mainly older guys (hardly any females) living out “glory years”
Reflected in the value of GTHOs and XU1s, etc.
The people who remember them from their youth, covet them, and some can pay huge bucks for them and do!
I predict the values will fall in the future as the people who remember them; “fall off the perch”.
Most people born in the ‘90’s, for eg, have little interest in the hot cars from the ‘70’s, and even less interest in the ground breaking ’73 CR250 Elsinore. Also kids these days are generally less interested in cars/bikes. I think it’s unlikely that someone, in 50yrs time is paying $50m for a Kia Stinger saying “these were a fast car, and used by the cops, when I was 13yo!”
This forum is likely to die, with the current members.
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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?
« on: October 21, 2023, 06:24:14 pm »
I was racing a YZ80D in 1977
An RM125X in 1981
A 1990 Honda VFR400 in 2023
An RM125X in 1981
A 1990 Honda VFR400 in 2023