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Offline GMC

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GMC HS 499
« on: February 12, 2013, 05:18:32 pm »
In the four stroke revolution of the 70’s there was the Hallman / Lundin Aberg Yamaha 500
Then along came the Hallman kits for Suzuki and Honda.
The Hallman Suzuki kit for the SP 370 and DR 400 looked like this…



MX action did a story on one… (same one going by the race No)






I was then lent a genuine frame some time back ( Thanks to a Forum member ) and after a few false starts and other distractions I now have the first replica kit ready for assembly.











It’s a ‘carbon copy’ of the original except I have added different footpeg mounts as the original spline system is not only awkward to produce they are also awkward  to set up a decent peg on.

The bare frame weighs in at 8.8 Kg

A bit more chain clearance has been added to allow for modern X ring chains that are wider than normal chains.

The original frame was set up to suit the Yamaha YZ 125 seat.
I have set the jig up for this seat but I can also set up to suit other seats if desired.
This frame was set up for the RM 250 C seat.

Information on these frames is scarce as I don’t believe they made very many of them so if you know of any other frames in existence or any other articles or history on them I would be keen to hear about it.

Now to get onto the swingarm and airbox…



A forum member on here is making some stroker cranks to take the DR 400 out to 499






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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2013, 05:26:22 pm »
Hey, good on ya Geoff.

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2013, 05:29:26 pm »
CRICKEY!!!!!!

Best I hang onto all that 370 stuff I have and start saving up.
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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2013, 06:43:52 pm »
I remember you and your mate  ;) carring that frame around at  CD 5 ;D     

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2013, 06:57:32 pm »
Rarer than rocking horse poo,

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2013, 07:17:06 pm »
Supercool.
But the crankphotos, is that a XT compared to a DR?

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2013, 07:41:46 pm »
Exccellant work Geoffro....hows my 370 airbox looking? ;D
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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2013, 07:44:14 pm »
Another art work .
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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 07:49:07 pm »
No they are both Yamaha TT500 cranks
1 is standard Yamaha, the other,
Narrowed 2.5 or 3 mm per side, sorry can,t remember but I will measure them tomorrow,
The ignition end has been extended, the primary shortened,
499cc inside SP/DR cases,

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 09:19:40 pm »
I knocked back a reasonably original and running sp370 that was only $300! about 6 months ago. Once the good folk get hold of these frames I doubt we'll ever see another $300 running sp370 again!!! Good work Geoff, I'm sure you've just won a whole new legion of fans!  8)

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2013, 09:38:22 pm »
cant wait to see one of those frames up close how generous for some one to lend you the frame to copy 

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2013, 09:41:37 pm »
Awesome work Geoff  8)

Just one question .... will the frame be $795 as listed in the article??  ;D

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2013, 05:53:14 am »
I forgot to thank former Boolaroo Suzuki Dealer Alan Craig who donated a set of the Kayaba Air Shox to the project, they are as rare as the Hallman frame.

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2013, 09:06:44 am »
I was gonna get rid of my DR 400 but Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ;D

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Re: GMC HS 499
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2013, 07:02:33 pm »
i might start looking for one too