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Suzuki / RM400 side stand bracket dimensions...

« on: May 29, 2023, 08:50:19 am »

The welded-on side stand bracket on my RM400T has been 'removed' by a former owner.

I've managed to track down a genuine, original side stand and I'd like the option of fitting it to the bike, but I have no idea what the dimensions of the welded-on bracket on the frame are.
I reckon it's the same bracket on the 125 and 250 - if anyone has an intact one on their RM would it be possible to let me know the dimensions please?

This sucker...

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Suzuki / 99 RMX250 parts...

« on: December 07, 2021, 09:52:11 am »

I've just managed to grab a pretty decent RMX250, but it's missing a couple of parts and I'd like to get it back to stock (or at least have the option).


If anyone has a spare ignition switch (including the light block), I'll take it off your hands.
Also, a complete headlight and surround including mounting brackets.


Cheers
Paul McB

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Suzuki / Re: RM400T frame crack?

« on: June 26, 2021, 04:17:06 pm »

Thanks for all the advice - I've taken the motor out and I'll be getting it welded/strengthened shortly to have it ready for Kyogle.


The powder coat will stay for the time being.
Sure it's not ideal but the bike is a rider, the coating is now damaged and I'd only be marking up a new paint job anyway...

I'll post up results of the repair.

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Suzuki / Re: RM400T frame crack?

« on: June 20, 2021, 04:26:15 pm »

Yeah, I'm no fan of PC myself - this was done by a previous owner.


Only way I'm gonna tell if it's the coating or the tubing is to clean it back to bare metal...

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Suzuki / RM400T frame crack?

« on: June 19, 2021, 10:09:35 am »

I had a ball at the Conondale Classic last weekend on the RM - it went like a scalded cat the whole time and I couldn't be happier with the bike and the money and time I've spent on it so far...

After giving it a decent wash and going over, I've noticed a crack in the powder coat on the frame that could be an issue:



For clarification, this is the junction of the LH rear downtube and the bottom (horizontal) tube adjacent to the LH footpeg.

Is this a known failure point on these bikes?
Is this an issue I should address straight away?
Are there any other known failure points I should be aware of?

Any info greatly appreciated...

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Suzuki / Re: RM400T shocks...

« on: May 06, 2021, 08:48:12 am »

Link says YSS, but I end up at HyperPro - can you give me pros/cons of either?

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Suzuki / Re: RM400T shocks...

« on: January 12, 2021, 04:23:00 pm »

Ah, apologies.


As it happens, I was in touch with GAZI yesterday - they can't supply ATM, but should have a new series of shocks ready in a couple of months.

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KTM / Re: Thinking of selling the old girl...

« on: January 12, 2021, 04:22:05 pm »

Gone, mate.


Long gone...

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Suzuki / RM400T shocks...

« on: January 11, 2021, 12:42:18 pm »

WTB a set of shocks for my RM.


Or, recommendations - YSS vs GAZI?
Can I get my hands on a set of older Ohlins that will do the job or maybe some Fox Airshocks?

All info greatly appreciated.

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Wanted / Re: 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 21, 2017, 08:25:06 am »

yup can be full reg no wukkas

Hmm...

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Wanted / Re: 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 20, 2017, 02:07:38 pm »

well it comfortably hauls my 90 kg arse with all gear on quite well. has had a full mechanical refurbishment with new rod seals piston etc, new hagon shocks fork seals wheel bearings tubes tyres, muffler is a custom build new carby cables chain and sprockets pretty much everything other than new plastics. is club reg currently. contact quiggs 66 on this forum for details

I might just do that.

Does it have a compliance plate, do you know?

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Wanted / Re: 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 20, 2017, 08:20:21 am »

mate has a PE 250 z in rebuilt condition, goes pretty good. not sure if 400 is a killer requirement...

Hmm...

A 400 is not necessarily the be-all and end-all.
I'm just thinking of something that will comfortably haul my fat arse around at 100 kg with all my gear on, without being too ridiculous like a 465/500...

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Wanted / Re: 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 20, 2017, 08:14:50 am »

The engines are quite different. No primary kickstart on the RM
79/80 N/T is RM
80/81/82 -T/X/Z is PE
There is no 79 N PE400
RM can be hard to find good gear box parts for
PE is bit hard to get pistons for at the moment but someone is making a batch in USA right now.
which ever way you go consider budgeting for a spare parts motor as well as parts can be hard to get.

Ah, cool , thanks for that.

I do know that both the RM and the PE can be a little problematic with parts - the plan is to grab a bike that hopefully doesn't need too much in the way of repairs or refurbishment.

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Wanted / Re: 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 20, 2017, 08:12:00 am »

Would you consider importing a bike from USA?

Yeah, I have imported a bike from the US before.

Would be more of a last resort sort of a thing as it is a bit of a rigmarole, and the Aus/US dollar exchange isn't all that great at the moment...

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Wanted / 1980 PE or RM 400...

« on: June 19, 2017, 02:41:39 pm »

My last attempts at this VMX malarkey on vintage Euro machinery didn't go so well.


So, I figure I might get back into it with something less esoteric, and with plenty of other Suzukis in the garage try and find something I'm more familiar with.

I'm looking for as much as possible an original (yeah, I know) PE or RM, complete, running but condition not so much an issue as I'll be doing a resto or at least getting it up to some sort of race standard.

As stated, I'd prefer a T, but will settle for an N - I don't really want to go back much further than that as I want to race (as competitively as possible!) in Evo.

Please PM me if anyone has a bike they're wanting to sell, or knows of one.