did we ever come to a conclusion about the alloy swingarm for the pre'78 RM125's

[Hoony]

Glad you clarified all that, good to see some people still have a sense of humour and don't believe in the PC (politically correct) shit

anyone you like at all Bill ?   

[TM BILL]

Im quite fond of the Missus  actually im been quite fond of other peoples missuses but thats another thread 

[TM BILL]

Oh and babies i like babies  but i couldn't eat a whole one 

[asasin]

I had a alloy suzuki option swing arm on my bike in late 77 i also had a full floating rear brake that was hand made by my old man ,Probably from the picture on the frunt of the RM service book which shows them on a 250 A model, We got the on we had from a road racer who had had it most of the year.The welding on it is not a tidy as a C model one.So if it was on my bike ,and i have that bike in my shed then all I need is sworn letters from fellow compeditors from that era, the RM parts books, a letter from the pope that i attend church each Sunday and Im sweet right ?

[motomaniac]

I hate to be a prick about this but someone will be sooner or later if I don't and it may save the shit fight like we saw at the titles this year. I doubt I'll ride any titles events again but I'd really like the air cleared on this subject so everyone knows clearly where they stand for the future. For mine the purpose is pure asthetics and the part was definately an option in the day. As I've stated it seems hypocritical that small items of contention such as this are frowned heavily upon yet PD valves, emulators and such which never existed in the day as quite acceptable.

 

[Davey Crocket]

You already know the answer to that John -NO!

[TM BILL]

So where will this 370 fit in when its finished

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[Davey Crocket]

In the rubbish bin!

[TM BILL]

 

[211kawasaki]

Doc

because something was released in 77 dosnt make it legal, the class is for bikes manufactured as the 75,76,77 model year so it has to be the 77 model. This is where the RM has a few issues, there are a lot of mods that happened at this time.

DT

[geraldo]

Bill , you left out of your list , meter maids , politicians , gays , tax inspectors  - you should really try to be more inclusive 

It seems rediculous to exclude some thing that looks period like an alloy swingarm , but let people use fatbars , folding levers , emulators , v-force reed blocks etc etc , where are the VMX style police ?, bugger the scrutineers - lets make sure they LOOK right 

[asasin]

You already know the answer to that John -NO!

So I cant race the exact bike i raced in 1977 and be legal  I know im just stirring but that dont make sense to a thuck Kiwi  like me.Lucky i think  a S model is more fun then eh

[TM BILL]

Bill , you left out of your list , meter maids , politicians , gays , tax inspectors  - you should really try to be more inclusive 

It seems ridiculous to exclude some thing that looks period like an alloy swingarm , but let people use fatbars , folding levers , emulators , v-force reed blocks etc etc , where are the VMX style police ?, bugger the scrutineers - lets make sure they LOOK right 

Cmo'n Geraldo if you include the lightfoot community in the list then whos gonna bugger the scrutineers 

[TM BILL]

You already know the answer to that John -NO!

So I cant race the exact bike i raced in 1977 and be legal  I know im just stirring but that dont make sense to a thuck Kiwi  like me.Lucky i think  a S model is more fun then eh

John if you can get into the riding gear you wore in 1977 (without looking like a reufgee from the village people) im sure they will let you in 

Heres a link to a potential sponsor http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/articles/2007/november/joining-up-to-slim-down-jenny-craig

[motomaniac]

On another note I see the rise of after market replica swing arms, I suggest that if you have one you have a period photo or period catalogue showing its availability, only with this proof will it be acceptable.

211

Could you clarify that abit more please.There are alot of reproduction parts being produced thesedays not only swingarms but frames , pipes ,rear shocks etc.by Novation ,GMC,Vintage Iron,ProFormRacing,DG,Circle F,YSS,Techno Flex, etc.