Author Topic: '87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet  (Read 2718 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline firko

  • Superstar
  • ******
  • Posts: 6578
    • View Profile
'87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet
« on: November 24, 2013, 12:36:32 pm »
I've been thinking about buying this all morning but I really don't need it and I'd be going against my newly instigated austerity campaign ::). It'd make a great pre 90 open classer or if fitted with lights a great Vinduro mount (Just bullshit that it's an '84 model, nobody will pick it...honest 8)) These are very underrated bikes and no matter how rooted the engine might or might not be, a steal at $250.
http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=9y6sp7rBkEqxNxzJ
                                                                                               
FOR SALE
Ad # 3226306 November 23, 2013
 
1987 can am 406 for parts, motor locked, rest is in great shape, $250 or trade for 76-77 rm370 stuff, or 81-83 rm465-500 stuff.85-88 cr500 stuff. also have 76rm250 parts bike, good motor, no body plastic, good forks, worn ohlin shocks that need rebuilt,$250 83 rm250 motor, turns and shifts nicly,$150 77 rm250 motor, good crank/ center cases no piston,low bore $150

     Rick Hinchliff
Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 623-853-0544 | Email
Registered Since 11/25/2004 | 168 Posts

 
 
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha

Offline Scunge

  • B-Grade
  • ***
  • Posts: 222
    • View Profile
Re: '87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2013, 12:50:43 pm »
There is something strangely appealing about this bike!

Offline Hoony

  • Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4309
  • Melbourne, Vic.
    • View Profile
Re: '87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2013, 12:52:42 pm »
There is something strangely appealing about this bike!

Yeah my thoughts too. the tank shape looks a little odd, wonder if its the original?
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)

Offline Scunge

  • B-Grade
  • ***
  • Posts: 222
    • View Profile
Re: '87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2013, 01:06:28 pm »
It is the original hoony.

I think it's the red that appeals to me... A poor  mans Honda? :)

Offline firko

  • Superstar
  • ******
  • Posts: 6578
    • View Profile
Re: '87 Can Am 406 on Swapmeet
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2013, 01:27:54 pm »
Quote
Yeah my thoughts too. the tank shape looks a little odd, wonder if its the original?

Yep it's all original, the low sides of the tank would be to get the fuel as low down to lower the centre of gravity I'd assume. The 406 Rotax or any Rotax engine for that matter, is a good thing. The flat track guys get some serious horsepower from the 250 so I can assume the same ideas flow over. Hey Scungey, your bro will disown you for even looking at something other than a Suzuki :).                                                                 
Here's a 250 but you get the drift.
                                                                               
                                                                                                           
« Last Edit: November 24, 2013, 01:34:22 pm by firko »
'68 Yamaha DT1 enduro, '69 Yamaha 'DT1 from Hell' '69 DT1'Dunger from Hell, '69 Cheney Yamaha 360, 70 Maico 350 (2 off), '68 Hindall Ducati 250, Hindall RT2MX, Hindall YZ250a , Cycle Factory RT2MX flat tracker, Yamaha 1T250J, Maico 250 trials, '71, Boyd and Stellings TM400, Shell OW72,750 Yamaha