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Quicksilver

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« Reply #30 on: February 07, 2008, 05:07:54 pm »
Yep, one of the engines has had rod go through the bottom. Came with brand new crank and rod but the case repair is crap so the engine never got fixed.

Are they really that fragile you cant risk even a gentle ride every so often.? Was it racing pressure that blew them, or they just blew up for the hell of it even on on week end rides.

There must be bugger of them around complete and going if their as big a shitbox as everyone says they are. A very good reason to get them going id say.
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« Reply #31 on: February 07, 2008, 05:18:05 pm »
I've got one that has been ridden / raced for nearly 30 years and it's fine (touch wood). If you look after it and treat it well you'll love it, they aren't really that bad. I've bought a 1983 CR480 to race, a much better bike than the 450 but nowhere near as classy.
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« Reply #32 on: February 07, 2008, 05:18:19 pm »
 I know of 2 down here i Vicco, one is a queen ,and has never been riden (front cover of VMX 24) the other has done 2 Viper seasons (after a full resto from a basket case) and the rider took out 2nd or 3rd in the series in one eyar with no problems so their is good and bad.
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« Reply #33 on: February 07, 2008, 05:42:14 pm »
Hey Magoo you will need to bring the 450 to classic dirt for old time sake I'll have my 82 and 83 480's their as well as the 84 500 so need it to complete set

Shane
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« Reply #34 on: February 07, 2008, 06:19:24 pm »
i could have got one last year at the kempsey swap meet...$1100 was all that ol mate wanted for it.but it was missing a muffler and the side plates ,front number plate as well...wasnt interested in it cause i wanted something more competitive in the pre 85 class... ..mind you he got what he wanted for it...sold... :o
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« Reply #35 on: February 08, 2008, 08:08:35 am »
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« Reply #36 on: February 08, 2008, 08:18:31 am »
Thanks Paul.
Spotted the cases this morning. Already been hit with a bid.  ???. I'll be watching ;D
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« Reply #37 on: February 08, 2008, 08:20:21 am »
so are you going to buy one or have you already got one Quicky ?

If you intend to do a resto keep us all informed on the progress.
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Long time Honda Fan, but all bike nut in general, Big Bore 2 stroke fan.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJoKP6MawYI
1985 Honda CR500RF "Big Red"
1986 Honda CR250RG
2005 KTM 300EXC "The GruntMeister" ( I love that engine)

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« Reply #38 on: February 08, 2008, 08:35:20 am »
 
Yeah. I have a couple of them mate. Dunno if thats a good or a bad thing.  ;D ;)
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« Reply #39 on: February 09, 2008, 08:32:15 am »
Quote from: Hoony on February 08, 2008, 08:20:21 am
so are you going to buy one or have you already got one Quicky ?

If you intend to do a resto keep us all informed on the progress.

Yes a full resto is very likely on at least one bike. A fourth engine has just been located and purchased. Will sort through all the engine/parts when it arrives. I should with a bit of luck get at least two CR450s going again. One i'll retore and keep for my collection the other swapped away or sold off.
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« Reply #40 on: February 09, 2008, 09:09:06 am »
Hay Quickie, give us a yell if you find any 82 cr480 cases/parts. Thanks Mark.
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« Reply #41 on: February 09, 2008, 09:43:19 am »
Will do Mark. How did you get on with the pipe. Make it fit?
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