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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« Last post by PeterC on May 05, 2025, 07:46:11 am »

I think we all need a Good Kick Up the Backside. Our vote should count, not having preferences going to otuer parties etc. Election promises should mean if not kept they should be kicked out of Parliment.

As voters we should think csrefully how we vote and how it will effect everyones future. Too many dunm asses out there.

What hapoens if we all gave government jobs! We'll be broke like Greece etc..

peter

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« Last post by bazza on May 05, 2025, 06:55:21 am »

 Could have been Greens, then you could really moan

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« Last post by Tomas on May 05, 2025, 05:03:49 am »

People do vote labor or liberal party because of that is what they always vote  People do not think much of what the government that was in charge in last four years did for them. But be patient. Two more terms of labour and than you have liberals back

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Wanted / Re: Early TT600 rod bearing and crank pin wanted

« Last post by Eldert on May 04, 2025, 04:19:08 pm »

the BE pin is no longer available .  you could use a XT 500 pin . it has a smaller hole inside the pin and is about 66 gram
heavyer . you have to check of the oiling holes in the pin line up with the flywheels .

the 34 x 42 x 20 rod bearing and thrust washers you can buy from Prox racing parts .

Eldert

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General Discussion / Re: Election 25

« Last post by Wasp on May 04, 2025, 10:58:38 am »

I dont get it . 3 years ago they asked , if we wanted to be hit with a hammer on the head. They voted yes. 3 years later , the same question. And the blue +red sheep say yes please, please! That is a master piece of indoctrination.

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General Discussion / Election 25

« Last post by Wasp on May 04, 2025, 10:26:07 am »

Wow, about 60% of voters want more immigration, continued housing shortage, more crime, more inflation, more woke stuff, more pollution, more clever indoctrination starting at Kindy all the way till Uni and mass sporting events. I rest my case. 

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Tech Talk / Re: PVL Timing

« Last post by 2T on May 03, 2025, 06:15:21 pm »

For those interested, I've solved the leaking crank seal problem.

The seal I removed had some small notches on the inner lip, possibly caused from not lubricating the shaft before installation. I also had a good look at the shaft and casing, and they look in very good shape.

I followed up with a leak-down test with no leaks from the seal but a leak from the decompression valve thread (a drop from 5psi to 3psi over three minutes). I fitted a tight-fitting o ring over the valve thread and that solved the problem. I still had a leak but found it was coming from the air inlet fitting on the leak-down tester, so I've had a win. Onwards!

Thanks to those who helped out with advice.

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General Discussion / Re: Any old boys still here ?

« Last post by crossedup2 on April 23, 2025, 04:22:54 pm »

Brett

You beat me by a month. ( You started in June 2007, me in August). Not the oldest but certainly close to it. And yes at our age we can all be cheeky.

We have crossed paths somewhere, possibly a Classic Dirt I think. You were on your way North if I remember correctly for some action in QLD, then home.

I still check in to see if there is any new / old stuff happening.

It's still a great reference for knowledge and wisdom. Any Google search on old bikes brings up links to this information.

I'm hoping to make it to the world MX at Hidden Valley in Darwin later this year. Possibly riding up there to watch but we will see.

Keep the chats coming. Never boring!

Peter B

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: Ossa flywheel nut.

« Last post by Dungar Pilot on April 22, 2025, 06:41:21 pm »

Hi Everyone,
It has been a while since working on an OSSA, my memory tells me there is a shock absorbing spring on the end of the crank? Most bikes have springs inside the clutch basket,  OSSA do things differently!

Photos would help you cause.

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Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) / Re: Ossa flywheel nut.

« Last post by PeterC on April 22, 2025, 08:27:02 am »

I assume it is a Femsa flywheel. You will need a flywheel holder too stop flywheel rotating, undo nut, remove washers andbthen use cirtect flywheel puller