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1974 KX250 almost done
« on: July 22, 2013, 05:56:21 pm »
Just reporting that after nearly 10 years my 1974 KX250 is due for launch at CD. Its been a long road and its been the one project that always seemed to get pushed back while everyone else in the house was spending the fun tickets.
Just a rear wheel to go and a new float for the carby which is proving a significant problem!
Its no show pony but will still look the goods; cant say Im a fan of the showroom re-creation that never gets a ride - this one is there to be used.
Bike was bought from New York on Ebay in the early days of Ebay - how cheap was it then and how dear is everything these days - including postage.

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Offline Tomas

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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2013, 06:15:36 pm »
Can we have some pictures please  :)

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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2013, 06:55:03 pm »
Does the swing arm still line up  ;D    Dave they are one cool looking bike and are a real pleasure to ride . See you on start line.

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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2013, 07:13:08 pm »
Be good to see ya there Dave ....
IN IT FOR THE FUN OF IT. LIKE MR NIKE SAYS JUST DO IT.

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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2013, 08:16:39 pm »
Pics ... yeh, yeh!
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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2013, 08:56:59 pm »
Does the swing arm still line up  ;D    Dave they are one cool looking bike and are a real pleasure to ride . See you on start line.
yes Stewart, its perfect, looks like new. Had the help of a crusty old plumber who knew what to do......

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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2013, 09:50:31 pm »
Is that the fugly little bike painted black you got about 10 years ago? I remember it was really cheap even for then. Drop me a PM with your new email Dave.
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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2013, 10:55:48 pm »
get your fat arse moving and get it ready for the Conondale Classic that you keep missing slackarse. ;D
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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2013, 09:18:48 pm »
find me that 36 hour day someone - and kids who dont do sport and Im at every meeting under the sun!
Love to be at Conondale - honest 8)

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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2013, 09:21:31 pm »
Is that the fugly little bike painted black you got about 10 years ago? I remember it was really cheap even for then. Drop me a PM with your new email Dave.
thats the one Mark, looks like new now; found the carby float today, waiting on the rear wheel, chain, and not much else. As I said no glamor garage queen resto, but not bad all the same.
Email is the [email protected] same as ever. Ditch the [email protected] - I quit that gig!
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Re: 1974 KX250 almost done
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2013, 03:22:40 pm »
Pics Dave we need pics ;D