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General Discussion / Re: anyone nead any casting made for old bikes

« on: January 09, 2014, 03:16:24 pm »

Kdx 175

I am interested in two covers for a 1984 Honda CR 250 - you can email me on gwilliams@Global ASP.com

Thanks
Gavin

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General Discussion / What is considered to be a large collection of 1 brand of motorcycle?

« on: December 28, 2013, 03:16:18 pm »

Out of curiosity what is considered to be a large collection of one brand of motorcycle ?

I ask this with no real understanding as to what is considered a large collection of one bike brand

In anticipation would thirty two Honda's ( all restored bar 4 ) be considered size able ?

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General Discussion / Re: Group therapy Obsessive Compulsive M/C Hoarding disorder. (And anything else)

« on: November 23, 2013, 04:01:22 pm »

An obsession become a real problem when everything needs to be done in a minimum of pairs or a full series.

Let me show you what I mean and how expensive it becomes

1. Collecting pairs like a pair of KX motocross bikes from same year ( still relatively cheap)

2. Collecting  every model since 1973 ie Honda's

3. Making sure everything you have collected is restored properly from ground up

4. Running a team of race bikes for yourself and or a  mate or two

Please say a prayer for me and my problem

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eBay Finds / Re: VOR on vft.org

« on: November 14, 2013, 01:09:26 pm »

Ditto Mark
I have got the VOR 504 and a Cannondale, the perfect trifecta would include the Vertemati . Still need to find a Veryemati.

Four stroke collection
1. 510 Husky 1989
2. Husaberg 550 2004
3. VOR 504
5. Cannondale
6. Suzuki Rm 450 2005
7. Honda CR 450 2005 and 2013
8. Yamamaha 426
9. Bill Bell Honda 410
10.

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For Sale / Re: Mugen 460

« on: November 13, 2013, 01:56:20 pm »

Good day

 I may well be interested - please send me an email to [email protected]


Please provide an indication of where you are in Australia and how much you are looking for.also confirm inventory of what is included

Alternatively let me call you please give me your phone number
.
I am in South Africa - however can deal via my father in Sydney

Many thanks

Thanks

Gavin williams

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General Discussion / Re: Knee Braces

« on: November 13, 2013, 01:44:04 pm »

It only - I sacrificed safety for comfort. I have been riding for 43 years and never got the time to go and get proper fitted braces.
Net result I have got plenty of time now - and still plenty of time on crutches..


My advice - get proper braces

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General Discussion / Re: Knee Braces

« on: November 12, 2013, 04:11:54 pm »

Hi Mark

Could not agree with you more. Anyway on a very positive note my collection of bikes has grown significantly.

I recently purchased the bike that JM Bayle Honda CR 500 that he rode  at Farleigh.  Have a look at  Facebook page - Cape Town masters and VMX - also see my photos on my Facebook page gavin williams.

When l have time I will post a few pics. Dying to hear what you think of the white Rocket CR 250 1978 . I am hoping to Finnish a Honda CR 125 1979 before Christmas - what a beautiful bike

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General Discussion / Re: Knee Braces

« on: November 12, 2013, 03:38:16 pm »

Greetings from South Africa

Let my recent experience be a lesson to all. I had Asterix braces which I found uncomfortable. So like an idiot I started using the Thor quasi brace but not a brace.

I hav just had a massive  fall. The Thor knee guards did not protect my knees at all. Net result I have destroyed my right knee. I tore off all my ligaments, broke my patella.

My regret I did not invest in another pair of good knee braces. Too busy  no I have plenty of time, a serious amount of pain and a very long haul back

Please learn from my stupidity

Gavin Williams

I will post the video link - I still get sore just watching it

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General Discussion / Re: 2013 MXdN results.

« on: September 30, 2013, 01:25:18 am »

Fantastic for Australia- still wish that you guys could have beaten the USA
Well done

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General Discussion / Re: Farleigh Castle - idea for the future

« on: August 15, 2013, 05:01:46 am »

One of the challenges for anybody once removed from the UK and European continent is the logistics.

Given that South Africa and Australia are both competitive and compete regularly against each other- why dont we create a annual twin shock challenge between two nations that share similar challenges logistically   at Farleigh?

In stead of the Ashes maybe we can have a floating trophy - to be left in the care of the winning nation after Farleigh each year

Any interest?

Ok gents - is anybody from the OZ side of the pond going to Farleigh Castle ?  South African will have a team in the twin shock class

Email [email protected]

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Tech Talk / Re: Info on new CR480 rod kit

« on: July 18, 2013, 07:18:08 pm »

A mate of mine is chasing a new rod kit for a 83 CR480 , any info where to get one will be tops.
I don't know if the 82 CR480 is the same or even the 84 CR500.
someone with a Honda zedder disc may know.
Thanks mick

You can get a new CR 480 rod kit from Phil Denton Engineering in the United Kingdom
web address www.phildentonengineering.com

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Tech Talk / Re: VMX Part Wish List - What do we need??????

« on: June 03, 2013, 04:08:40 am »

lovely, keep them parts coming.

Im looking for a part I could remake or modify to help everyone in the vmx scene.

Carl

Carl,
It would be quite a big project but if someone made a run of 1984 CR250RE waterpump housings out of alumnium i'm sure they could make a fortune

What do you think a billet housing would sell for??
I can get them made no probs but to just make one will cost too much.

Also if any one has a case I can borrow so it can get it modeled it would help save a bit as they are $250 + for a rooted one as I don't really want to pull mine apart

Please  count me in for at least two - [email protected]

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Bike Talk / Re: Which bike?

« on: April 13, 2013, 05:24:59 pm »

I have never see a selection o bikes for sale-?when and where is it?

I would love to go there - I will be like a kid in a candy store

Thanks

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For Sale / Re: Brand New Mugen ME 460 Kit For Sale

« on: April 05, 2013, 05:26:35 am »

Hi

I will pay your price. Please contact me at [email protected]

Cash ready to transfer

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Honda / Re: Actual White Mugens

« on: March 09, 2013, 02:54:13 pm »

I've seen several white (Frame, Tank and Plastics) on the net. 

The ME250RZ's were red as were the ME125RA's.  Were the white bikes ever sold to the public?

I am currently building a white 78 CR 125 and 250 - here in South Africa I knew of a white 78 CR 125 and if memory serves me correctly I also remember seeing pictures of a white 250 . Almost  ready to assemble