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Offline tmkiwi

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Hi from the east islands
« on: April 06, 2013, 06:47:15 pm »
New member here from across the ditch.
I ride a 1985 RM125 that I restored last year and am rebuilding a 1984 RM250 at the moment.




I have 2 1/2 125's, 1 restored, 1 that just needs putting together ( have all the parts needed ) and a parts bike for spares.
The 250 was in a bad state but have just finished the frame and have most parts ready to put back together.
The 250 as I got it.



Looking forward to talking bikes and stuff.

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2013, 07:17:26 pm »
You've done a nice job on that 125. Welcome aboard

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2013, 07:22:24 pm »
Good to see another kiwi on forum,welcome aboard.
Once you go black  you will never go back - allblacks
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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2013, 07:22:57 pm »
250 needs a bit of work alright.
WHere you frum?

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2013, 07:38:07 pm »
250 needs a bit of work alright.
WHere you frum?

Yeh it does/did.
When I took the forks out I realised they were 41mm units :o from a ts or something.
I have a spare 84' front end that I have just got emulators for and will rebuild them and put them on the 125 and put the 85' front end currantly on the 125 on the 250.
Just finished welding the frame today and will get it painted soon and start on putting the engine back together.
I have everything for the 250 sitting in boxes, DG exhaust, new 38mm carb,  plastics , decals,cables, bar & grips, tyres,shock, fork springs, piston, rod etc.
Just need to order some new rims & spokes.
Just need to find the time between fishing/hunting & riding to put it back together.
I am in Hastings NZ.

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2013, 08:13:14 pm »
Welcome mate,nice 125 I have seen you riding it well in the vmx series.
You won't regret building the 250 up they are a great bike,I have a RM250F number 59 in the series.
Cheers
« Last Edit: April 06, 2013, 08:16:24 pm by suzuki59 »

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2013, 04:28:58 pm »
Cheers suzuki59.
Thought it a bit silly to travel all that way to race only 1 class. ;D
Next up will be a 500 to complete the stable.
I normally ride a 300 and am still getting used to the tiddler.
250's are my cup of tea.
See you at taranaki.

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2013, 04:37:08 pm »
...the people you run into on the World Wide Web  :)
2t institute is also on here, under another name...a good little game of Where's Wally for you ;)

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2013, 05:39:06 pm »
Yep I know.
Starts with L.

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2013, 05:40:21 pm »
Hey tmkiwi I look forward to seeing you at Wanganui next weekend.
Cheers Craig
« Last Edit: April 10, 2013, 07:12:31 pm by suzuki59 »

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2013, 07:13:40 pm »
Yep I know.
Starts with L.
Your good at this game...pity your Rugby is shit...

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2013, 04:40:57 pm »
Your good at this game...pity your Rugby is shit...

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2013, 05:33:07 pm »
Ha ha wondered when you would find this forum. Hows that 2 fifty coming along ? New plastics look good
Jesus only loves two strokes

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2013, 05:09:39 pm »
Found a new oem rod which will arrive soon.
Will get the motor together soon.
Might have to e-mail you about the porting specs.
Cheers Lozza

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Re: Hi from the east islands
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2013, 05:42:08 am »
Welcome ole mate  :) see you in Wanganui this weekend , pre event drinks at the Upuck pub fri afternoon/evening  ;D see you there .