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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?

« on: November 26, 2023, 09:27:40 PM »

A valuable and unique resource.


This forum is likely to die, with the current members.

Funny you say that , yes in the days we tried to be first over the line , now we try to be last over the line. 

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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?

« on: November 26, 2023, 12:37:23 PM »

  It could mean many things. Maybe I should have been more specific. My personal conception of the post ,is people that we met around the tracks 75-85. Racers , spectators or officials from that era and are still active on this forum.There were many of them in the early stages of the forum and I sometimes wonder how they are going.

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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?

« on: November 17, 2023, 02:53:15 PM »

yes Walter we raced together a few times in 1983 i swung for Bernard on his WASP Norton 850 a few times in that year and then Grant Dargue on an ex Ian Smith WASP Yamaha 880 twin, i then i raced solo for a few years returning in 1987 to Ride on the KTM540 with Dukey swinging for me but i think you were in Europe then, that was why i got the gig with Dukey. i then started racing Dirt Track and then 5 seasons of Speedway on a Weslake 500 Solo.

I spoke to Dukey a few weeks back he is slowly restoring that VMC/KTM 540.

Yes Hooney 86,87,88 and 89 I raced in europe. Two years on the KTM540 and then on the Jumbo (820 twin watercooled ) I havent seen or heard from Ian smith since 85 . Is he still around?

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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?

« on: November 16, 2023, 03:59:04 PM »

The forum started mid 2007  . By the end of that year there were about 350 members and we all knew each other or have heard of each other from racing .The only one I still know personally is Hoony, I believe. Not many left .

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Wanted / RZ 250 shock

« on: October 24, 2023, 03:34:26 PM »

Looking out for a RMZ shock  04-12  . Any condition.   

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General Discussion / Any old boys still here ?

« on: October 20, 2023, 09:46:51 AM »

When this forum started , there were lots of riders on here that have ridden around 75-85 . Things have gone very quiet. Anyone still around and active?

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General Discussion / Market place , e bay and other great platforms

« on: August 22, 2023, 01:26:37 PM »

I thought I had to share this one .    https://www.facebook.com/reel/1654180955060780

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General Discussion / Re: Tips for torrow

« on: July 14, 2023, 08:10:10 PM »

Thanks , yes that is the discussion I was looking for . Keep it coming if you have questions , tips or contributions .

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General Discussion / Re: Tips for torrow

« on: July 13, 2023, 12:34:00 PM »

Peter , what I meant to say , what to look for when nearing pension /retirement age .I am looking for advice from people that have gone through the normal retiring process ( not disability). I am looking for things that you would have done different , if you had a second chance , when preparing your self . Things like :how to declare your bikes , camper van , tools , purchases , sales etc , before filling out any government forms or declarations .

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For Sale / DR 650

« on: June 28, 2023, 02:34:11 PM »

DR650 SE 2020  3000km , like new . Never been offroad . Adjustable Rear shock made for 95 kg  Front Hyperpro springs and PD valves to suit 95 kg . The bike is well maintained and like brand new . Color black /red   Cost $10500 ONO

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For Sale / Suzuki DR 650

« on: June 28, 2023, 02:29:55 PM »

1 x DR 650  Aftermarket Exhaust  Hyperpro 463 Hi-Low shock,  Forksprings to suit 95 kg .  PD Valves. 6000 km no offroad work ever. Well maintained ,serviced and ready to go . Color grey /yellow .

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General Discussion / Re: Tips for torrow

« on: May 26, 2023, 12:09:12 PM »

Thanks Peter for that advice . Has actually anyone gone through this valuation process and is willing to share that experience ?

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General Discussion / Re: Tips for torrow

« on: May 25, 2023, 03:30:18 PM »

Interesting question Peter. How are parts valued for the asset test ?  Lets say you have couple of Vincent engines laying around to exaggerate the point a bit .

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General Discussion / Re: Tips for torrow

« on: May 17, 2023, 09:59:26 AM »

First question : How many bikes are you allowed to own and how are they valued ?

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General Discussion / Tips for torrow

« on: May 17, 2023, 09:57:16 AM »

Around the campfire the other day ,people talked about future retirement , pensions and asset test . Like many of us , we own a bike or two and maybe some other toys. When I thought about there are a few questions that may arise . Some of you have already done through this or others may have the knowledge to contribute . Because there are many angles to this transition , I will bring each question separately .