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The power of the Aussie dollar.
« on: October 19, 2010, 02:38:45 pm »
As I wrote on another thread, expect to see some interesting bikes enter the country over the next few months. The latest is this '78 CCM that's now enroute from Sweden along with the EG framed ESO on the other thread. Even though it shows a bit of race rash and has the wrong forks (Husky?) it's still a pretty good deal for $4500AU +$1000 shipping. With a bit of a tidy up this gem would be a 10K bike in any market.

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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 08:03:22 pm »
Is it me or is the front end on this bike severely raked out?
Just doesn't look right.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010, 08:30:34 pm by BAHNZY »
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010, 08:07:11 pm »
yes it does, but i think that's how they are
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010, 08:10:29 pm »
I think that's the way they are...here's another one from my files, it looks the same.

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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 07:55:56 am »
looks just fine from any angle.... hmm that motor would be good in my Cheney, does it come with a spare  ::)

lucky I earn in Yen it may open some possibilities up on the old VMX cross trade  ;D
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 08:37:58 am »
not quite VMX but this is my current dream bike ....worth a listen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzkt4KHX7r8&feature=related
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2010, 11:05:30 am »
not quite VMX but this is my current dream bike ....worth a listen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzkt4KHX7r8&feature=related

wery wery nice for a 68..I think all people should put a Classic Road Racing event on there bucket list and be inspired to see some of the really nice bikes in Australia. 8)
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2010, 07:17:21 am »
fork angle is correct.  Yes they were raked like.  First photo has Husky forks.  Not sure about the second one, they arent CCM either, not that it matters, the bike is stunning.  4V motor fitted ~ nice!

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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2010, 10:05:36 am »

wery wery nice for a 68..I think all people should put a Classic Road Racing event on there bucket list and be inspired to see some of the really nice bikes in Australia. 8)
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2010, 01:50:42 pm »
expect to see some interesting bikes enter the country over the next few months.

The times have arrived.
Good time to be importing from usa  8)
Wonder if it was all planned for the feastive spending season.
I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine- kind of thing  ;D
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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2010, 02:57:08 pm »
i think l might buy the cz twin port or f21m, buying it ok its just having a reliable person to pick it up and bring it home.

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Re: The power of the Aussie dollar.
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2010, 05:03:43 pm »
you will have it sold before it hits auz
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