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Tech Talk / Re: Re-Sleeve a carb
« on: May 25, 2017, 08:51:40 am »Has anyone had a bing carby for a Maico re-sleeved. If so who by and what are the contact details etc.You can fix a worn Bing Kev - its called a mikuni ..
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Husqvarna / Re: husky frames: some questions
« on: May 23, 2017, 06:31:28 am »
I have fitted a honda xl 500 motor into a klx frame, there are issues...there is very little space for the carb (requiring a long droopy intake manifold), due to the frame back bone dropping down to the seat area. May be different with a 250. The bike was ...ok ( a lot of work), but given the choice id go husky, and ive ridden a white frame husky /xt 500 hybrid as well, a better option imo.
I have also fitted a xr200 motor into a klx, along with a modified xr 200 air box, all fitted easy, tightish at the top, miles of room down at the lower cradle/ towards the front of the motor.
I have also fitted a xr200 motor into a klx, along with a modified xr 200 air box, all fitted easy, tightish at the top, miles of room down at the lower cradle/ towards the front of the motor.
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General Discussion / Re: Isle of man
« on: May 19, 2017, 06:52:01 am »
Yes, it went all over the place with me on that trip... just part of the luggage, not very big and wouldnt have been keen on posting it..
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General Discussion / Re: Isle of man
« on: May 18, 2017, 06:50:07 am »
Mark Cook (PES/ccm britain)is well worth a visit, but a long way up north.I picked up my 3 speed box off him in person a few years ago on the way to scotland.
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Husqvarna / Re: 430 for sale - feabay
« on: April 03, 2017, 08:29:10 am »Don't reckon they came from the factory with an automotive push/pull switch to operate the lights or cable ties holding the headlight on either. No expense spared there, lol. Gotta love an "optimist" though."original parts optimized or replaced with better", gotta love the schpiel, must work in advertising..!
K
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General Discussion / Re: Seat restoration/foam
« on: January 31, 2017, 06:56:24 am »
Im pretty sure you can buy a blank foam from various people, last time I needed a big foam I used an aw maico tall foam for what I needed, so that would be chippy now. I think peter schoene had blanks as well
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Honda / Re: Clutch plates sticking
« on: January 24, 2017, 06:37:19 am »
putting the bike in gear and pulling it backwards (lever in)will normally do the trick
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Tech Talk / Re: advice: ohlins vintage find
« on: January 04, 2017, 06:21:15 pm »ITC (immediate track control )this system was bought out on the on the 83 huskies to stay competitive with the single shock bikes the jap's had changed to -worked well i though
ive also heard immediate terrible crash..!!
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Honda / Re: Best way to make an XR200 a Mid Field Gun
« on: December 23, 2016, 04:20:24 pm »
6 bikes makes a class..!!! and 4stroke all powers pre 90 is in the moms...
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Tech Talk / Re: Port repair
« on: December 15, 2016, 09:46:31 am »
I have been told by a (very good) welder the jap al. castings have a lot of zinc in them which makes the metal flow better during the casting process. When he welds them he takes his time "burning off" impurities, whether from the initial casting or later contamination. All done with a water cooled tig torch.
He crack tests afterwards as well. Also has a mini torch for ports/ valve pockets etc.
For sure every manufacturer has their own blend for castings
He crack tests afterwards as well. Also has a mini torch for ports/ valve pockets etc.
For sure every manufacturer has their own blend for castings
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Maico / Re: Maico 76 & 77 model what are the differences
« on: December 06, 2016, 11:15:21 pm »
talk to steve new kev. he has a 76 400 that he changed to match the 77
forks are a bit shorter
rear of frame is a bit different - more clearance on the 77s
otherwise the same, but there may be other differences
forks are a bit shorter
rear of frame is a bit different - more clearance on the 77s
otherwise the same, but there may be other differences
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General Discussion / Re: Gasless mig ?
« on: December 05, 2016, 12:25:32 am »
I got a few rods from the aircraft welders at archerfield, although
Though a little while back
Though a little while back
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Suzuki / Re: Seat Covers/ Seat Foam/ Seat Bases
« on: November 01, 2016, 07:59:08 am »
I've always thought mxm seat covers are great quality at a good price & postage is very good. Not sure what they offer I'm Suzuki though
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General Discussion / Re: Should the factories reproduce classics?
« on: November 01, 2016, 07:56:06 am »
We all like e-start and brakes that work now though! I have a xr650 that I'd like a whole lot more with a button!
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Competition / Re: Dual Leading front brakes on a Pre82/Evo Legal or not?
« on: October 21, 2016, 08:10:20 pm »
Who approved the approved list!!