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Tech Talk / Re: RT2 Yamaha retro fitting CDI?

« on: November 18, 2014, 05:15:47 pm »

Great advice all,  thanks alot..

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Tech Talk / RT2 Yamaha retro fitting CDI?

« on: November 18, 2014, 02:46:47 pm »

G'day, 
I am restoring a Yamaha RT2 360 trying to update the ignition to pointless..as well as avoid the nasty kick back... Have heard DT400 ignitions may bolt on?  any advice

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Tech Talk / KTM 390 1982...Clutch plates

« on: March 07, 2014, 09:54:03 am »

Hi this question is directed to the KTM gurus out there... I need to update my clutch .. I have heard that XR 500 plates will fit with a little filling . Also been told KX125 plates will work.  ?  Want to get on with  the modification but not sure which is the best way to go?  Any advice (helpful)
Mitch

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General Discussion / Dean Lead on CAN am 250 TNT for sale

« on: December 09, 2013, 02:44:50 pm »

HI guys,
Ran into Dean ? at the vintage nationals at QMP.. says he had info on a CAN AM for sale..got an incorrect number ..anyone know his contact mobile...He has a real nice MX-1 and is from Victoria.
thanks Mitcho

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Other Makes (CanAms, Coopers, etc) / Re: Can Am at the Titles.

« on: December 05, 2013, 04:37:21 pm »

HI Mate,
just trying to get the contact number for Dean,, (from Vic) whom I met along with yourself at the Nationals.  He had a lead on a 250 TNT for sale .  I got the wrong #
regards
Mitch

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Stolen! / Re: Stolen CAN-AM 1974 TNT 250, Victoria point Qld

« on: March 09, 2013, 10:52:29 pm »

Thanks Paul....can you send me some pics of what sort of start Id be getting..Not sure you got my last PM but I would be interested. 
still no leads.....
mitch

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Stolen! / Re: Stolen CAN-AM 1974 TNT 250, Victoria point Qld

« on: March 06, 2013, 02:05:07 pm »

Hi Mitcho  here,
 advert is mine....but I do have parts I was keeping for that one day perfect resto...Not to be....
hopefully some suspect  will come  looking ....
thanks for looking and the tips.  will post as soon as I get any info. 

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Stolen! / Re: Stolen CAN-AM 1974 TNT 250, Victoria point Qld

« on: March 04, 2013, 02:18:56 pm »

Thanks to all those who responded.... some good advice....no leads yet ...bike has not turned up .... Thanks for looking and hopefully  this will never happen to you boys....
I like the guard dogs idea....
Mitcho   :'(

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Stolen! / Stolen CAN-AM 1974 TNT 250, Victoria point Qld

« on: February 28, 2013, 01:35:42 pm »

Looking for any leads...My 1974 CAN-AM 250 TNT was stolen 5 days ago from home shed.
Was race prepped 27M. with enduro gear removed. last competed in QlD classic titiles Harrisville 2012.

Distinctive features: 1. non original chain guide(home made) ,  2.small tear in side of seat (repaired heat weld) 3. Fork brace, original trellebourg front knobby (only because rim lock is seized) 4. new progessive rear shocks 5. Steering head bearings are RS 6. MX3  orange foot pegs 7. all new plastics with decal kit 8.tank mounting bracket  non original 9. oil injector in place. 10.  New feul petcock
this is the obvious stuff, but there are other indicators.....

Can anyone help with advice regarding  recovery ?  More than happy  to offer a reward 
thanks for looking   :'(
  Mitch  0417636578

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Wanted / Wanted pre 75 Jap Mxer prefer 125 Yz/cr other's

« on: January 27, 2012, 03:59:17 pm »

Hi looking for a fairly complete. pre 75 125 Jap mxer.  does not have to be race ready just not too far off.  Must be all there and  mainly original.   Prefer yz or CR.  Hoping to be ready for VMX titiles. Good money paid for right bike.  Show me what yo've got.

Mitch

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Tech Talk / Can AM Tnt

« on: February 04, 2011, 01:05:30 pm »

Hi ,

Looking for more info on CAN AMs .  I have a 75 250 TNT restoring.  Can anyone put me on to a good parts source.  I have had some bad experience with one bloke on Marks Swap meet.  (Steve Bizzle) Same old story you pay for parts and never see them.  Anyway is there anyone here in oz that has info I could use.  I have heard the name Paul Kalika mentioned but have no contact details
Cheers
Mitcho