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General Discussion / New Vintage MX track in Victoria

« on: August 29, 2011, 11:58:18 am »

Hey Guy's,

I am working at the State Motorcycle Sports Complex (SMSC) at Broadford (Vic) a few days per week, after speaking (read-pleading lol) to the Park Manager about constructing a Vintage MX track, he has allowed me to go for it in my own time.

The area I have selected is tree'd with lots of shade (cooler in Summer) and the ground has a lot of moist loam (yeh I know "at Broadford !" LOL ).

I am also on the committee of the Mitchell Shire (local council) Recreation motorcycle Club who hire the main MX track once a month, I have been able to get permission to build this new track on the proviso that the Recreation Club can use it also; I don't see a problem with old vintage riders sharing the track with recreation (read- no bar-banging) MX riders; the track will always be prepared good enough to drive a car around it.

If a lot of vintage racers like it, I do not see a problem with running race meetings on it, trust me, it will be well prepared AND cheap.

Stay tuned, I'll keep you updated, might try and get some pics up as I go.

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General Discussion / The Moto Show #3 with JT story.

« on: August 28, 2011, 11:47:12 am »

Hey Guy's,

I just watched this new US bike show via Facebook from JT, nice article on David Bailey & JT.  Just had to watch episode No 1 & 2, better do some work around the house now to keep the missus happy  ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXm1k8bPq_E

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Tech Talk / RM125B rear shock rebuild

« on: August 26, 2011, 09:56:13 pm »

Has anyone had a stock set of RM B shocks apart?  I want to re-oil and gas my stockers, I need to know if I can just drill down through the top of the reservoir to release the gas, undo the stock hose and change the oil, then tap a thread back in the top of the reservoir to fit a valve stem for re-gassing.

Thanks, John

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General Discussion / Yet more classic dirt bike pics!

« on: August 23, 2011, 01:21:14 pm »

Here's some more, check the Honda 420 XL .... cool.

http://www.mxbikes.com/pics/

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General Discussion / Old pics & magazine articles

« on: August 23, 2011, 09:12:30 am »

http://www.rageracing.com/Pics/BROCHURES%20&%20ARTICLES/BROCHURES%20&%20ARTICLES.htm

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Suzuki / Old Suzuki tech bulletins, interesting info

« on: August 22, 2011, 03:02:30 pm »

http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/techbuls/index.htm

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For Sale / YZ125G '80 fuel tank - SOLD

« on: August 17, 2011, 12:56:56 pm »

I just bought an RM125B and it had a YZ125G fuel tank on it.  The tank still has a good tap, the cap has the hose spigot broken off.  The threads are still perfect for the mounting brackets.  $50  Pics coming.  Call me if you want it 0407 348 800 Wallan, Victoria

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General Discussion / RM125B parts leads please.

« on: August 10, 2011, 04:07:43 pm »

Hey Guy's,

Looks like I'm purchasing an RM125B, it needs a few parts if you could give me any leads I would appreciate it.  The parts that I think I'll need initially are ....

Fuel tank (would RM125A be the same?)
front guard
rear guard
L & R frame sidecovers
front numberplate
seat complete
original muffler
levers & lever perches
all cables
throttle assy
sprocket cover
footpegs
airbox
original handgrips

Thanks for any tips  :-)

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Wanted / 18" rear wheel to suit YZ250 2010

« on: August 09, 2011, 03:12:23 pm »

Hey Guy's,

I'm looking for an 18" rear wheel to suit 2010 YZ250 2-stroke, I think a WR250 '01~'11 wheel will bolt in.

If you know of anyone please call or msg me on 0407 348 800, thanks.

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For Sale / YZ125/250 '03~'12 complete seat, brand new $120

« on: July 20, 2011, 10:11:06 am »

Hey Guy's, I have a brand new SDG seat to suit Yamaha YZ125 / 250 2003 ~ 2012.  Original height and colours; blue sides, black on top.  $120, I can deliver free to Melbourne's northern suburbs.

John  0407 348 800

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For Sale / Boots. Brand new, Answer Podium, white, US 10, $195

« on: July 20, 2011, 10:07:41 am »

Hey Guy's, I have a brand new, never worn pair of Answer Podium boots for sale, white in colour, size US 10, UK 9, Euro 43, $195.  I can deliver free to Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Call 0407 348 800

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Introductions / A little of my history, MX & Superbikes

« on: June 22, 2011, 08:05:46 pm »

'74 Started racing MX - Suz TM125
'77 10th BP Mallee Rally 400km enduro. As an 18 yo I rode my TS185 to Mildura for the event!
'78 Two broken ribs.
'78 Severed left knee cruciate ligament.
'82 Raced Melbourne Showgrounds & Olympic Park Supercross. - Suz RM250Z.
'82 Graded B grade motocrosser.
'83 Broken right collarbone.
'84 Motocross tester for Trail & Track dirt bike magazine.
'85 Started instructing at Frankston motocross track. - Yam YZ490N.
'86 Right knee ligament reconstruction.
'87 Switched to roadracing Superbikes - Yam FZ750N.
'87 Stars of Tomorrow - crashed, unconscious 2 days. Yam FZ750N.
'88 Stars of Tomorrow - 6th. - Stafford FZ1000
'89 upgraded to B grade.
'89 240 kph crash P.I. main straight - Suz GSXR750H
- All bones torn out of left wrist.
- All bones broken coming from right wrist.
- Broken right ankle.
- unconscious for two weeks.
- burst blood vessel in right eye.
- All vertebrae bent up left side of spine.
'90 Competed at Brands Hatch, Mallory Park & Snetterton UK. - Suz GSXR750H
'90 Competed at Isle of Man TT races - Suz GSXR750H
'90 2nd 600 Supersport race Laguna Seca USA - Kawa ZZR600
'91 1st Hartwell Expert Championship - Suz GSXR750L
'91 3rd Victorian 251 - 1000cc Championship - Suz GSXR750H
'93 Baron of Broadford meeting A, B & C grade - 1st overall - Hon RC30.
'94 14th Australian Superbike Championship Kaw ZXR750K
'94 Upgraded to A grade ranking.
'95 9th Australian Superbike Championship (1st non factory bike) - Kaw ZXR750K
'96 20th World Superbikes - Phillip Island - Kaw ZXR750K
'97 19th World Superbikes - Phillip Island - Kaw ZXR750K
'98 Thunderbike lap record holder, Winton 1.30.1 Hon VTR1000
'98 Thunderbike lap record holder, Broadford 60.9 Hon VTR1000
'98 World Superbikes, Phillip Island - Broken right hand, broken right foot - Hon VTR1000
'99 Broken right collarbone - Aust Superbike Champs, Calder Raceway - Kaw ZXR750M
'00 Raced Daytona USA Yam R1.
'00 3rd GP Pro class, Hallett 4 hour, Oklahoma USA - Yam R1.
'00 Formula 40 3rd, Hallett, Oklahoma USA - Yam R1.
'01 4th GP Pro Daytona, USA - Yam R1.
'03 Left & right artificial knee replacements fitted.
'04 2nd Aust BEARS Formula 1, Production Championship.
'05 2nd Victorian Thunderbike Championship, Benelli 900
'06 2nd Victorian Thunderbike Championship, Benelli TnT1130.
'06 Severed bones, nerves & muscles to left foot.
'07 Instructor at Broadford roadrace school.
'08 Return to roadracing - mid field A, B & C grade Superbikes - GSXR1000K6
'10 1st Superstock 1000 @ PI round of Victorian Champs.
'11 Returned to motocross YZ250 TWO STROKE
'11 Aquired coaching licence, still running roadrace schools with GSXR1000K6
'11 Purchased RM125B to restore.

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General Discussion / Your fav mods to your classic bike.

« on: March 25, 2011, 11:57:55 am »

Hey Guy's,

I was just interested in what were your favourite mods were back in the day, mine were ......

Suzuki TM125L

Filtron airfilter.
Bassani exhaust or Terry Bryant modded (shortened) stocker.
Skunkworks rear suspension linkages.
Koni finned, alloy bodied rear shocks.
Preston Petty front guard.
TS100 kickstart lever.
ATF fork oil.
ATF gearbox oil.
B9EN spark plug.
Castrol R30 two-stroke oil.

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General Discussion / Broadford practise 20/3/2011

« on: February 26, 2011, 04:08:39 pm »

Hey Guy's,

Mitchell Recreation Motorcycle Club (ex Broadford Motorcycle Club) are having a practise day at Broadford on Sunday March 20, who's comin?

I only have a modern bike but I'd love to check out some classics.

It is $50 for the year to join the club, and $30 to ride for the day, they average one practise day a month.

You have to join the club before the day that you want to ride tho.

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General Discussion / MC television trivia quiz

« on: July 21, 2010, 10:42:24 pm »

Ok guys, I will say a line from an ad, and/or give a clue, see if you can answer what the television advert was for and what model bikes were in it.  Give it a go yourself, let's see who was bike crazy enough to remember the old ads.

"boots ready Stanley" wheelies out of a barn.