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Offline 2T_vs_4T

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The number of SWM's in Australia.
« on: June 05, 2010, 02:36:58 pm »
Hi, 2T_vs_4T here.
I'm new here, I joined after an long time riding friend told me about the site. I have two SWM's a 1978 RS 125 GS and a 1978 RS 175 GS. Both aquired some time ago after many phone calls in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
I had a thought about finding out how many SWM's came to Australia, eg model and year.
So if you would like to add yours to the list, I'm starting with my two.

                                                *AUS*SWW*RS125GS*C*0003*
                                                *AUS*SWM*RS175GS*D*0002*

Cheers 2T_vs_4T.
1978*AUS*SWM*RS125GS*C*0003*
1978*AUS*SWM*RS175GS*D*0002*
1982 Husqvarna 125 WR
2002 YZ 250P WR.

SAABCOMBI

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2010, 06:24:26 pm »
The model l had was a SWM MC 125 1979 MODEL, l have been told it is still here in geelong but not used. Plus a fellow that l know has a Moto Villa mc 250 1979 model single shock only two came into Australia.
« Last Edit: June 06, 2010, 06:26:21 pm by DAVID#46 »

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2010, 08:37:30 pm »
You can add mine to the list
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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2010, 09:40:23 pm »
The same person that has my swm, as also got a 370, 250. as well. Have you got any photo`s of your bike to share with us.
« Last Edit: June 06, 2010, 09:41:55 pm by DAVID#46 »

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2010, 09:54:40 pm »
Edgar Phipps has a pristine original SWM 250 he recently found under a house. Not sure of the year but it appears to be around '77/78. It's got a Rotax engine.

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2010, 12:53:31 am »
Welcome aboard 2T_vs_4T....    ;D   Sorry I haven't been in contact since the funeral.  Been a bit hectic with everything that happened, work, and getting ready for CD7.  You still coming to CD7?

Tony

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2010, 01:00:56 am »
btw, check out      http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=13457.0

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2010, 07:58:15 pm »
Hi 2T looking forward to more posts and some photos please.
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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2010, 10:58:15 pm »
Here is a pic of the SWM 125, found outside in the weather, it had been through a flood where it was found, the first 30cm or so of the expansion chamber had rusted away and the rings had rusted in the bore. The front wheel had been sold to a local farmer to use on a piece of farm equipment, but it was tracked down and exchanged for another wheel. There is also corrosion of the mag case around the rotary valve, so a little work to do, I think so. Here is a link to the pic. I will take so more pics soon, now that i know how to post them.

1978*AUS*SWM*RS125GS*C*0003*
1978*AUS*SWM*RS175GS*D*0002*
1982 Husqvarna 125 WR
2002 YZ 250P WR.

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2010, 09:27:34 am »
what a great fine, it worth bring it back to life.

firko

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2010, 10:22:52 am »
I really hope you can bring this wreck back to life. If you decide it's too big a project, I'd be interested in taking it on.

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2010, 01:17:33 pm »
I know there is one SWM in WA, an ex works bike ridden by a UK rider, name I can't remember, believe the bike is an 81, but I could be wrong
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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2010, 04:03:25 pm »
How things have changed my ex gs250rs 1980 complete and running with owners manual, i was  unable to sell for over a grand  ::





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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2010, 07:47:05 pm »
thats a work of Art. do you want to sell it :)

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Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2010, 11:23:04 pm »
Sorry Guys I did say my ex SWM given away to a fellow club member late last year needed the room for the next pre 75 project

Over here in the west just no local old Enduro bike market

Must say the Army SAS boys back in the 80s bought a lot of SWM bikes the hot ticket in that group of riders in Western Australia

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