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Tech Talk / Re: YZ 125F engine rebuilder
« Last post by Wasp on Yesterday at 10:16:30 am »Sounds like an interesting job. STAN S is also a member on here . He would be your man and lives in Ballarat.
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Tech Talk / Re: YZ 125F engine rebuilder
« Last post by Hoony on October 12, 2025, 10:41:45 am »a well known Viper Vintage racer and Yamaha fan is in Ballarat, he may offer to help if he sees this.
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Tech Talk / YZ 125F engine rebuilder
« Last post by waynec125f on October 11, 2025, 12:52:26 pm »Hi all. Can anyone recommend an engine rebuilder for a 1979 yz125f. I'm in Ballarat, so preferably in Victoria.
Also the engine was pulled down a few years back and from memory I think the cases were not suitable for a rebuild. There have been at least two welded repairs carried out in the past that I can see, on both cases. The left case has had the crank bearing housing welded and machined. The right case also has a repair. I think the barrel, head and the rest are ok. I'm not sure if there is any way to reuse these cases or do I just bite the bullet and source replacements? I have photos but can't see where I can add them?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Also the engine was pulled down a few years back and from memory I think the cases were not suitable for a rebuild. There have been at least two welded repairs carried out in the past that I can see, on both cases. The left case has had the crank bearing housing welded and machined. The right case also has a repair. I think the barrel, head and the rest are ok. I'm not sure if there is any way to reuse these cases or do I just bite the bullet and source replacements? I have photos but can't see where I can add them?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Maico / Re: 490 Maico Value
« Last post by skypig on September 08, 2025, 09:00:15 pm »Thanks guys.
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Maico / Re: 490 Maico Value
« Last post by Wasp on September 06, 2025, 07:22:03 pm »Perhaps 5 years ago . Things have come down a little .
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Maico / Re: 490 Maico Value
« Last post by PeterC on September 06, 2025, 05:12:04 pm »I would have thought a good 490 would be around that 16k aussie $
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Maico / 490 Maico Value
« Last post by skypig on September 06, 2025, 03:14:55 pm »A friend of mine has a nice 490. He has half the parts to make a second one, (no frame!) he is considering buying a “new” frame (Made in Holland?) and all the other parts he needs. He has made a comprehensive list - from Ohlins shocks to Cables. Adds up to around A$16K.
I suggested a good 490 would be worth around that. So potentially wait till one came up for sale….
I know second hand VMX bikes are worth exactly what at least one person is willing to pay - but is A$16K the ball park?
I suggested a good 490 would be worth around that. So potentially wait till one came up for sale….
I know second hand VMX bikes are worth exactly what at least one person is willing to pay - but is A$16K the ball park?
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General Discussion / Re: Finally someone to save Australia
« Last post by Wasp on September 03, 2025, 08:44:11 am »Hosing shortage comes from mass immigration. Simple . But there is lots of people hanging of that drip.It will not stop till something goes bom.That could be the environment, infrastructure or civil unrest. I found this on facebook , its a few minutes . Interesting view.https://www.facebook.com/unitedvoiceofaustralia/videos/765730902991699
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General Discussion / Re: Finally someone to save Australia
« Last post by Tomas on September 02, 2025, 05:38:18 pm »We may have first shanty town soon 