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KTM / KTM front brake assembly - twin leading shoe

« on: April 30, 2021, 06:24:50 pm »

Hi KTM gurus!

Do the larger KTM 250 or 420/495 bikes run a bigger front diameter twin lead front brake drum compared to the 125s? I have what I believe is a 125 front brake and it is only a tiny 130mm drum diameter approx. I expect the larger bikes run a bigger brake? Can you tell me what size drum diameter the 250 or 420/495 use? Would it be 160mm?

Thanks

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General Discussion / Dust in Eyes Problem

« on: July 08, 2016, 08:43:48 pm »

I am getting peed off with getting dust in my eyes every Moto. It is beyond a joke.

I run a new Arai helmet (which has a smallish Google opening) and use 100% goggles. I have also tried Scott goggles with the same issue. It also happened with my previous Thor helmet with larger goggle opening.

Apart from riding quicker and not getting roosted and dusted ? what do people recommend for a goggle that seals well? I may simply have a weird shaped face. Think it gets in near the nose check area.

Any other tricks of the trade that might help?

Cheers

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CZ / Harry Klemm Article on making CZ's work good!

« on: April 09, 2016, 04:31:21 pm »

Interesting article. Air leaks are a common issue with many makes on bike.

http://www.klemmvintage.com/cztech3.html

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General Discussion / US Cycle News Archives

« on: March 28, 2016, 07:40:03 am »

Just discovered that Cycle News has its archives of weekly magazines back to 1965 available on line for a annual subscription of US$5 per decade. This is the link to the 1980's.

http://www.cyclenews.com/cycle-news-archives/archives-1980s/

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General Discussion / Anaheim 1 Viewing Live?

« on: January 10, 2016, 11:18:58 am »

Anyone know a website that A1 can be viewed live on? Starts in an hour or so.

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / SWM Makes a Comeback

« on: December 26, 2014, 04:21:54 pm »

Some tasty looking machines from a revived SWM brand. A uses for the Italian Huskys has been found!

Former Cagiva, Husqvarna and Aprilia engineer Ampelio Macchi is the man behind the return of the old SWM (Speedy Works Motors) brand. The line-up will have six new models, starting with RS300 enduro, RS500 enduro, SM450 Supermoto, Superdual 650 street bike and Gran Milano 440 vintage-looking street bikes in street and scrambler versions. Expect a 125cc two-stroke in the future.

Seems the Chinese company Shineray is involved in the revival,too.

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General Discussion / Supercross today on 7 mate

« on: December 20, 2014, 10:56:48 am »

12:30 pm today on 7 Mate.

http://fullnoise.com.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_full&news_id=18962&Ntitle=Supercross:%20Penrite%20Australian%20Supercross%20Championship%20On%207Mate%20This%20Weekend

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / Get a Grip. Stunt Riding Gilera Style

« on: October 08, 2014, 11:19:06 am »

Saw this in latest Old Bike mag. Also a great Harrow 2014 story but this caught my eye...confirms Euro bikers have style 

Any good caption ideas 

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Husqvarna / Husky 430 on Aus eBay

« on: September 19, 2014, 07:31:05 am »

Nice bike (pity about those rims) and I hope the seller gets a sale but times have changed and money is tight.  Would certainly sell mine for that money 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1982-XC430-Husqvarna-/131295315300?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1e91cf8564

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General Discussion / CalVMX Event at Carlsbad Replica Track at Anza

« on: July 28, 2014, 01:52:21 pm »

Had the opportunity to drop in at a CalVMX race day today at The Ranch in Anza where they have reproduced the Carlsbad track. Awesome track and awesome bunch of friendly people. The first pit we stopped to chat at we had beers thrust into our hands and the pit racing began Some very nice machinery on display and some very fast guys and gals racing. They has something scarier than sidecars racing there......trikes  That takes nerve!  Here's a few shots. Some of the bikes wouldn't be legal on Oz but they sure have a hell of a lot of fun modifying and making them far better than they ever were back in the day. It's a formula that works for them!









Highly modified Triumph running Husky front end and rear brakes. Not much left of the original engine. Owner reckoned he could shave 6 lb off by changing the flywheel!









TM 400 in Redline frame.



406 ATK with single shock and disc brake on countershaft.



74 CR 400 with every mod known to man. Frame cut and shut. Goes very well.




CR 390 with Mossbarger reeds crammed into an 83 frame.

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Husqvarna / Digiddave rides again.

« on: June 25, 2014, 11:15:41 pm »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-HUSQVARNA-WR360-WR-360-W-R-360-CLUTCH-BASKET-TOP-CLIP-/171366346744?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e63aeff8&vxp=mtr

Our buddy Digiddave is up to his old tricks  . At least he has a make an offer option 

He has a 100% positive feedback score on eBay with 6828 transactions. Lots of best offers were accepted. Maybe I am a tough marker? Or is something dodgey in the land of eBay....

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Husqvarna / 250 Auto?

« on: June 20, 2014, 08:07:55 am »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-250-automatic-1980-Husqvarna-250-automatic-1-owner-motorcycle-/321436401836?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4ad71a40ac&item=321436401836&pt=US_motorcycles

Appears to be a 250 automatic engine. Does anyone know anything about this bike? Husky never sold 250 autos to the public for competition machines to my knowledge.

Perhaps it is a military version that someone has obtained?

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Wanted / VMX Magazine Issue 22 Wanted

« on: May 28, 2014, 10:27:02 pm »

Looking for issue 22 (white Ossa SDR on cover) to complete my set. I also have some spare issues available for others looking to finish their collection - issue 1, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20, 21, 28, 29, 31, 42. PM me if you can help or have interest. Thanks

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For Sale / Supercross Classics DVD 1983 - 1986

« on: April 06, 2014, 10:39:41 am »

Bought a second copy of this DVD by mistake at the Brisbane Bike Expo. Forgot I had one at home already  210 minutes running time on 2 discs. Covers main events plus some interviews. It's a Duke Video DVD. All regions format. Cost $25 as I recall. Yours for $10 shipped in Oz. I am in Brisbane.

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Husqvarna / Torsten Hallman Bike?

« on: March 23, 2014, 11:05:20 am »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-250-1970-husqvarna-250-raced-by-torsten-hallman-in-interam-race-series-/301125446725?forcerrptr=true&hash=item461c79ac45&item=301125446725&pt=US_motorcycles

It amazes me how little effort some people put into marketing a bike they put a $18k buy it now on. Two very ordinary photos and a document that hides the frame number of the bike.

Why do people obscure the frame number on these documents? I have seen this done frequently for these original invoices ....maybe it's always been the same seller, can't remember. Do they think the bikes address can be tracked from the frame number after 44 years 

Guess he figures anyone who is genuine will contact him direct and get much more detailed photos and provenance proof.  Anyway good luck to both seller and buyer....neither being myself of course