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General Discussion / Tivoli QLD - When did that track open ?

« on: April 12, 2012, 07:19:51 pm »

I used to live down the road (Mt Crosby) from the Tivoli circuit in 1969 and my old man was a bike fan but he never took me there  (probably didn't know when it was on).

anyone know when it started and is it still used?

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General Discussion / OK....So who's going to HBBB @ Broadford & what day ?

« on: March 16, 2012, 07:30:20 pm »

probably one day only, but not sure which as yet. will take my MX bike and also will be hanging out down the speedway Dirt track big time.

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General Discussion / Wonder where they are now?

« on: March 08, 2012, 05:34:01 pm »

just wondering where those trick bikes end up and if they will ever be seen again. bikes like the following.

Macfarlanes KX500 engine in KX250 frame for the mx des nations 2001
Eddie Warrens methanol burning KX250 & KX500 from Bathurst Aussie Long tracks 1990
Goofs RM500 ( apparently it is still around)
Marty Moates RM500 in a 250 frame mid 80's
the trick YZ490 bikes prepared by Trevor Flood for Darryl WILLOUGHBY

and many more. anyone want to add to the list

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Tech Talk / 1979 YZ400F shock Spring Needed !

« on: February 05, 2012, 06:57:03 pm »

a mate is after a rear shock spring for a 1979 YZ400F to suit 90kg rider, anyone know any suppliers.

Walter do you do a spring for these ?

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General Discussion / Happy Birthday to the Piano Man !

« on: January 30, 2012, 08:03:07 pm »

Happy Birthday to the Piano Man  (BilletYZ), 45 today.

Best wishes Mate.

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General Discussion / Calendar/sheduler software ? info needed. What to Use?

« on: December 23, 2011, 09:47:20 am »

OK, i am going to draw on the vast knowledge on here.

i would like some free software from the web for a simple to use calendar/scheduler to keep track of some regular things as i am forgetting a few these days.

i want something i can set up with reminders in advance and regular reoccurring events, hopefully when the date comes up a pop up icon in system tray or the like will occur.

anyone use something like this or know of what is good ? rather than download something and install it only to find its rubbish i though i would tap into the OZVMX knowledge-base.

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Kawasaki / KX500's question

« on: December 16, 2011, 05:07:00 pm »

just reading the VMX article on the works KX500's, got me thinking what was the first year that the KIPS was introduced on the Production bike ?

and if anyone knows when did it debut on the works bike?

Over to you Holeshot Buddy, Kaw440, Davey C or Johnny O !

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Yamaha / Wanted - 1979 Yamaha YZ250/400F airbox sidecover & Number Plate

« on: September 18, 2011, 07:40:13 am »

a mate is restoring his 3rd Yamaha big Bore, this time a 1979 YZ400F, he needs the following

1979 Yamaha YZ250F or YZ400F airbox sidecover & Number Plate in good usable condition 
1981 YZ 465H Tank (to complete his other project)

if anyone has one or any leads pm me or email me  at [email protected]

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Wanted / Wanted - 1979 Yamaha YZ250/400F airbox sidecover & Number Plate

« on: September 18, 2011, 07:39:46 am »

a mate is restoring his 3rd Yamaha big Bore, this time a 1979 YZ400F, he needs the following

1979 Yamaha YZ250F or YZ400F airbox sidecover & Number Plate in good usable condition 
1981 YZ 465H Tank (to complete his other project)

if anyone has one or any leads pm me or email me  at [email protected]

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General Discussion / NOT VMX....Online Clothes shopping sites ? HELP !

« on: September 01, 2011, 10:52:16 am »

not VMX but i thought i would put the question.

i need a few pairs of Levis jeans. now i am old school when it comes to buying clothes and usually go to a physical store, but with the strong Aussie dollar i know i can get a better deal these days , but where?

i need a reliable site that has secure payment ( Mastercard preferably) and prompt delivery. i am a newbie to this for clothes. i am a bit concerned about being ripped off so i am hoping someone has some 1st hand experience they can recommend.

Any suggestions ?

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General Discussion / MXTV - Blokes and their Bikes

« on: August 12, 2011, 04:42:05 pm »

Another MXTV - Blokes and their Bikes segment hits you tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wixqjd_7c4w

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Vintage Track / Ivan Maugers Book ?

« on: July 20, 2011, 05:07:58 am »

Has anyone Purchased Ivan Maugers Book

Is it a a good read?

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General Discussion / Ari Vatanen pikes peak.......... NOT VMX

« on: July 08, 2011, 05:16:41 pm »

yes the one we all love from 20 years ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKgeCQGu_ug

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Yamaha / Yamaha Help Needed YZ400F (also D, & E models IT etc)

« on: June 19, 2011, 12:16:08 pm »

Ok i need some help for a mate that is restoring a YZ400F 1979 model.

he needs a donor frame ( a ratty one or junker) to cut some brackets and sections off, a YZ400 D or E and even an IT frame from same era will suffice.

He is also after plastics for YZ400F, can some one give me the contact of that Aussie guy on NSW sth Coast that was doing repro stuff.

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Vintage Track / American Vintage Board Track racers 1900 - 1933

« on: June 12, 2011, 09:56:56 am »

American Vintage Board Track racers 1900 - 1933. interesting reading of the pioneers

http://www.statnekov.com/motorcycles/index.html