Evo rules

[090]

Ok, most people say i cant run a reed on my 81 maico 490. Reeds came out on twin shock maicos, GS' yeah? As they did have reeds in '81, why cant i use a reed from one??? If i wanted to back in the day i could have done that swap. Anyone care to put their money in (2 cents plus GST!)

[cyclegod]

Have a fistful of literature and factual info on hand when you show up for scrutineering, argue that other manufacturers were and had used reeds for years and just because no one "back in the day" tried it doesn't mean you shouldn't. Remind them that using more modern stuff is common in vmx such as using T.S.R software to design new pipes for old bikes, reed materials too such as carbon fibre V-Force etc. Also point out (especially if on hand) that many evo bikes are running "FAT" bars and wide pegs a very modern and most importantly non-period modification. The scrutineer will either pass you through quickly rather than get into a bitch session or ban you and your f**king bike for life.

Oh and thats a buck o-five worth 

[yzhilly]

Hey Brad surely your not looking for more Grunt . Or is it controlling the grunt???

[Maico31]

Brad, you can run a reed valve, just find a cylinder off an '82 GS490 enduro. It was a twinshock and had a reed valve. Also i'm sure it would be legal to fabricate a reed onto your cylinder using a yamaha or similar reed block from an evo bike, that was a mod back in the day.

[090]

Actually its more a what if. I dont intend on doing it myself, just saw one on a guys bike he is building which is '81 frame and '82 reed motor, he feels that its legal and i wasn't sure so i put it out there.Got yours sorted yet John? Going to Coles?

[Nathan S]

Parts from any Evo bike are legal on any Evo bike. End of story.

So if the 82 GS is Evo legal (sorry, not so good on the specs of Maicos) then any/all of its parts are legal on an 81 MC.

Parts from an Evo Yamaha are also legal on an 81 MC.

Etc.

[090]

cool!

[DJRacing]

Damm you blokes got too many rules

[Maico31]

Brad got it going but with the motoplat. It appears i got the wrong stator with my PVL which i bought privately on ebay... that'll teach me. Was going to Coles creek but cut my hand open at work yesterday so no go..

[090]

bummer and bummer! (thats for your hand)

[DJRacing]

Perhaps i should clarify   Tm Bill came to your Nats this year   he said that is was a fantastic event and that the people were awsome and obviously very passionate about there VMX
However the beauracracy and red tape he said were unbelievible ( cant have put him off though cos hes coming back to the Tassie Nats ).
SO HERE IS AN OPEN INVITATION TO ANY AUSSIE VMXER TO COME AND RIDE A ROUND OF OUR VMX NATS ( WE HAVE 5 ROUNDS ) OR OTHER VMX EVENT AT OUR COST  
YOU PAY YOUR AIR FARE AND SPENDING MONEY AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST
We will supply bike ,van,  accomodation, entry fee, and beer  
No racing licence required , however if you are accident prone we recomend you take out basic travel insurance   all we ask is that you come with an open mind and a positive attitude.
Interested PM me or TM BIll check event details on http://vmx.livewire.gen.nz/  

[brent j]

With regards to the above post.

DO IT!  YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!

I'll go back again if I get the chance.

Brent

[oldfart]

DJ
      I will take you up on that offer as I have a trip over the ditch in  early May 2008 staying in Bay of pleny

[Freakshow]

W

Brad got it going but with the motoplat. It appears i got the wrong stator with my PVL which i bought privately on ebay... that'll teach me. Was going to Coles creek but cut my hand open at work yesterday so no go..

What was it from - what part numbers :O)  we might have a buyer or too

[Maico31]

Freaky the stator is digital #1013 and the cdi module is analog #105458 and is the correct module for my maico. Just need to get the right stator i guess.