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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #75 on: August 26, 2011, 11:07:28 am »
I was just piss taking Firko..the RH67 are the holy grail to me ;) The bike in Seige's pic is owned by Fred Rockmore so that's another owner to add to AJay's list. Not sure about how good they were but they were the best thing from Japan at the time. Preston Petty raced one back in late '67 at Hopetown and really stuck it to everyone including Joël Robert on the CZ. He actually led the event until he tired and then the Europeans took over. Joël eventually won that event. Petty was highest placed US rider on the west coast in this era and in another event Joël actually crashed whilst trying to pass Preston for the lead and had to retire from the event due to injury. Everyone raves about Joel and Roger's exploits but for my way of thinking the original man was Olle Petterssen. Just a little trivia :)
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #76 on: August 26, 2011, 11:11:09 am »
Firko theres a early cheney Suzuki raced here in Auckland Un zud.
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #77 on: August 26, 2011, 02:15:35 pm »
Bugger the poxy 67 RH .... the real find here is the Siege Model gallery, there are some classic models there alright

http://www.wischt.com/siegeshirts-models.htm
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #78 on: August 26, 2011, 04:08:36 pm »
My Maico 490 will have company....... 1975 Suzuki RH250 coming to Australia soon. Can't wait to start the rebuild process and to be told by others I am too anal and fussy with making it a actual race bike and not just a show piece. Thanks to everyone I have phoned and contacted in the last couple of days to verify information and to allow me to pick their brains. The Bike will be on Qld tracks by next year. I better have a lay down as all the blood has left my head and is causing dizziness. The wifes diamond ring for our anniversary will have to wait, I am sure she will understand.

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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #79 on: August 26, 2011, 04:34:00 pm »
Great to hear kevin. You will have the ride of a select few  8)

Speaking of Cheney. Here's an something different.



TM400 with a left side brake and right side shift.
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #80 on: August 26, 2011, 04:42:52 pm »
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #81 on: August 26, 2011, 05:52:12 pm »
it is..1975
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #82 on: August 26, 2011, 06:29:44 pm »
Quote from: bazza on August 26, 2011, 11:11:09 am
Firko theres a early cheney Suzuki raced here in Auckland Un zud.


Got an idea that was brought into the country from the UK and raced by a kiwi F1 mechanic...John Bullock, or John Muller... ??? long time ago now...
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #83 on: August 26, 2011, 06:54:20 pm »
Quote from: paul on August 26, 2011, 04:42:52 pm
is it or not
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Suzuki-RH-250-Faktory-YZ-RM-CR-KTM-Husqvarna-CZ-Maico-/250878833396?pt=Motorr%C3%A4der&hash=item3a698b32f4

That RH was for sale last year in Belguim, a potential buyer was quizzing people on this forum as to it's authenticity.
I have a feeling this bike will end up in Australia ;) 
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #84 on: August 28, 2011, 02:17:07 am »
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #85 on: August 28, 2011, 07:32:59 am »
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Firko theres a early cheney Suzuki raced here in Auckland Un zud.
There's one here as well,  the ex Vegas Bob Neilson Cheney TM400 that's been through two or three owners including Dave Tanner.
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #86 on: August 28, 2011, 01:50:45 pm »
David Tanner, is wealth of information in regards to the Suzuki RH and the Kawasaki KX. Nice guy and was very generous with his time and knowledge. I look forward to possibly getting together with him and Brad Van Barello at the ballet. ;D
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #87 on: August 28, 2011, 01:54:49 pm »
Next Question on Suzuki RH250's.

Where is/Who is the source for good Plastic's and RH Reference Material? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Mark, thanks for putting me in touch with David.
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #88 on: August 28, 2011, 02:05:47 pm »
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Mark, thanks for putting me in touch with David.
No probs mate...Dave's indeed a good fella who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes for our sport for a long, long time. His knowledge on all things Suzuki and Kawasaki is well respected and we're proud to have him as a member of the esteemed Klub Kevlar good 'ol boy network ;D.
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Re: Suzuki RH250
« Reply #89 on: August 28, 2011, 02:21:30 pm »
Quote from: KTMaico on August 28, 2011, 01:54:49 pm
Next Question on Suzuki RH250's.

Where is/Who is the source for good Plastic's and RH Reference Material? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Mark, thanks for putting me in touch with David.
Kevin you can use a '74/'75 TM front guard, RM250A rear guard and RM125M/S sidecovers. Vintage Suzuki carry most of those plastics otherwise Ebay is your friend :)
I have some printed info you can copy and so does Dave.
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