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Offline KIWImxer

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Newbie in Brizzy
« on: April 07, 2014, 09:41:00 PM »
Hello All,
Yes i'm still racing in the Vet class and have a new KTM350, but I am super keen to get back racing the older bikes like I did in the 80s. I have a box of bits that may well be a 1986 YZ125S. Frame has been stripped and powder coated, but thats as far i've got so far…Looking for some help in the Brisbane area with suspension, wheel rebuilds and bottom end. Maybe nowadays I can afford to rectify some of the 'rode the worst bike that year' mistakes I did in the 80s - like my '81 YZ125, '82 CR125, '87 KX125 and '88 RM125..lol - not that the '86 YZ125 was flash, but I got it cheap and you've got to start somewhere. Keith Bowen Replica YZ125 here I come...
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2014, 07:38:28 AM »
Welcome to Brisbane  ;D

Rebuild the wheels and bottom end yourself with a bit of guidance from the blokes on here.  Depending on where you are I can help you myself espacially with the wheels.

Big race meeting at Harrisville this week-end.  If you have time you should go for a look.

You be highly motivated to get the S finished after that  ;D ;D
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"My inability to use emoticins in the right context is really getting me down :)
Quote from: GMC on May 03, 2014, 10:35:22 AM
The only triple jumps he would have been doing are the hop, skip & jump.

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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2014, 07:14:01 PM »
Welcome KIWI.......The NATS are on just down the road from you at Toowoomba in a couple of weeks.
This has to be a must do for you local guys. There are some very fast guys racing this.

While YZ250 H may be able to lace a wheel ( his claim ) do not let him near your gear lever or your tent. 8) 8) 8)
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2014, 07:58:05 AM »
Quote from: Ted on April 08, 2014, 07:14:01 PM
While YZ250 H may be able to lace a wheel ( his claim ) do not let him near your gear lever or your tent. 8) 8) 8)

You blokes are never going to let me live that down are you  :o :o :o
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"My inability to use emoticins in the right context is really getting me down :)
Quote from: GMC on May 03, 2014, 10:35:22 AM
The only triple jumps he would have been doing are the hop, skip & jump.

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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2014, 06:18:45 PM »
Well at least you got that right ;D
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2014, 06:23:35 PM »
I've still got the trophy.  Looking to pass it on this year  ;)
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"My inability to use emoticins in the right context is really getting me down :)
Quote from: GMC on May 03, 2014, 10:35:22 AM
The only triple jumps he would have been doing are the hop, skip & jump.

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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2014, 07:07:54 PM »
Thanks guys. Been doing the rounds in Brizzy today quizzing guys on suspension, etc. Should be fun!

I'll def go out to Toowoomba to watch the Nats.
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2014, 07:16:08 PM »
Kia ora cuzzie  8) welcome
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2014, 07:28:45 PM »
Haha. Yeah. A couple of Kiwis living in QLD now...
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2014, 06:33:50 AM »
Another meeting to go to is on at QMP Queensland Moto Park in 2 weeks time, the 25th May everything up to Pre 90 Sidecars and solo,s ...

See ya there..
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2014, 12:19:43 PM »
You got ya sidecar going yet Popeye.??
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2014, 11:56:00 AM »
At the moment yes, till something breaks.....
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Re: Newbie in Brizzy
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2014, 07:14:54 PM »
Quote from: popeye on May 12, 2014, 11:56:00 AM
At the moment yes, till something breaks.....
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