1980 Suzuki RM400T rebuild

[Crasherfromwayback]

If anyone is interested...I've just today started the slow rebuild process on my basket case 400T. This will be my day to day VMX race bike. I'll only use my SR for special occasions!

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Move the SR aside... 284325

What I have now... 284326

The start... 284327

This...goes in there... 284328

I'll update it as I go. I have some Fox Factory Forx (they're 44mm compared to the stockers 38mm), and Fox Factory Shox for it too. Should be a good race bike when all is finished. Hope to have it finished by the time my ankle is right to ride again!

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[unstuck]

Good stuff dude. Gonna look mint.:2thumbsup Love watching those rebuilds Wired Kiwi does on you tube. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[98tls]

Love these threads though there few and far between,how much did the Fox stuff set you back C and was it hard to get?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Love these threads though there few and far between,how much did the Fox stuff set you back C and was it hard to get?

Cheers mate. I got lucky with the forks...came across them one night late on Ebay and the guy had listed them as simply *fat RM400 forks*. Paid about a third of what most sets seem to go for (there was only ever around 200 sets of Fox Forx made world wide). The shocks were a diff story. They were rebuilt for Brad Lackey to use on an RM400T, and seeing as he was one of my childhood heros...I simply had to have them. He wasn't allowed to use them as was under contract to another brand....so I got my mitts on them. Stunning rebuild on them by the geezer that did the work I must say...but they owe me around $1100.00. Ouch. Here they be...

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[sugilite]

Gotta say your a well prepped dude Pete, tissues conveniently placed for viewing your kwaka MX bike porn. :lol:

Looking forward to watching your "T" take shape :yes:

[98tls]

:drool:They really are beautiful eh,who cares what they cost they have history and there beautiful,far more valuable than money.Will follow your progress.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Gotta say your a well prepped dude Pete, tissues conveniently placed for viewing your kwaka MX bike porn. :lol:

Looking forward to watching your "T" take shape :yes:

lol. That SR needs tissues for most guests mate! Wait till you get a go on it. It feels like a KX125 after sitting on a KX500. It's around 8kg's lighter, and has 6HP more than a KX500. How's that sound to you?

[98tls]

Cheers mate. I got lucky with the forks...came across them one night late on Ebay

:lol:Had a chuckle at that,had a few late nights on Ebay myself over the years.

[Drew]

:lol:Had a chuckle at that,had a few late nights on Ebay myself over the years.

You both have a bloody problem I reckon.

Anyone else wanna join in on a couple interventions?











We're here for you, not against you...

[sugilite]

lol. That SR needs tissues for most guests mate! Wait till you get a go on it. It feels like a KX125 after sitting on a KX500. It's around 8kg's lighter, and has 6HP more than a KX500. How's that sound to you?

Sounds like one box of tissues ain't going to be enough, WHOOOOAAARRR!

[nudemetalz]

I'd be happy if I came across a mint CR250M Elsinore.....two boxes of tissues needed !!

[Crasherfromwayback]

:drool:They really are beautiful eh,who cares what they cost they have history and there beautiful,far more valuable than money.Will follow your progress.


:lol:Had a chuckle at that,had a few late nights on Ebay myself over the years.

Yeah they're gorgeous looking kit for sure. Period correct too.

And yeah...fucking dangerous having been off work for two months Mate I tell ya!

[Coldrider]

Cool resto, what is the go with rusty spokes, replace one for one or can they be dressed?

[ktm84mxc]

So Pete is it just a case of reassembly with the new bits or is there a lot of resto to do on the wheels, swing arm etc ?
By the time its all finished the thought of getting it dirty/thrashed may be to much and you'll need a another one to be a racer.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cool resto, what is the go with rusty spokes, replace one for one or can they be dressed?

You can clean 'em up with steel wool etc...but they'll always just corrode again if not looked after. Spoke sets are cheap enough on Ebay etc. And no matter what you need...it'll turn up if you're patient.


So Pete is it just a case of reassembly with the new bits or is there a lot of resto to do on the wheels, swing arm etc ?
By the time its all finished the thought of getting it dirty/thrashed may be to much and you'll need a another one to be a racer.

Bit of both mate. New parts where avail. Decided to paint the S/A black. Originally had it polished, but the condition of it isn't good enough. So will go with the black look of the earlier factory bikes. Think I'll go with black rims too. But no...it's being built as my race bike...not a show bike.

[MIXONE]

I commuted on a PE400T and it tore the sole/heel off quite a few pairs of shoes.I hope the RM is easier to kick over or you will be fucking another ankle.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I commuted on a PE400T and it tore the sole/heel off quite a few pairs of shoes.I hope the RM is easier to kick over or you will be fucking another ankle.

lol. Sick fucker! And nah. It's all technique mate. Tell ya what IS hard to start...a left side kickstart CR480. The mistake most people make with big two strokes is giving them a half arsed kick. But if you get 'em to, or close to TDC, them jump on the kick start lever with everything you've got, they fire up quite easily. Best to shift 'em into neutral too, as the lil bit of xtra drag from the clutch makes things harder than they need be.

[MIXONE]

My left hand kick T500 was easy enough but when you weigh 65kg dripping wet even giving the PE everything I had saw me kicked back off the seat and onto the road more then once.I didn't learn the TDC trick until I started riding old triumphs.

[unstuck]

My old T500 was easy enough to kick over too, when you got the hang of it. And my PE400 was a right bastard to start, until you found its sweet spot on the kick stroke, was good for keeping others of me bike though, cant start it, cant ride it.:oi-grr:


You got that bike finished yet or what?? What you shaggin round at.:2thumbsup



Just want to see it finished, there is just something about early japanese bikes that spins my wheels.:yes:

[MIXONE]

Just want to see it finished, there is just something about early japanese bikes that spins my wheels.:yes:

Having cut my teeth on them I'm firmly with you there.
I can't immediately think of any new jap bike that I would pick over say a waterbottle or machIII kwacka.

[unstuck]

Having cut my teeth on them I'm firmly with you there.
I can't immediately think of any new jap bike that I would pick over say a waterbottle or machIII kwacka.

I certainly prefer the character of the 70s and 80s stuff compared to what is available these days.

[Crasherfromwayback]

but when you weigh 65kg dripping wet even giving the PE everything I had saw me kicked back off the seat and onto the road more then once.

I hear ya. I got my first 400 (a 78 'C) when I was 15 and around 60kg's.



You got that bike finished yet or what?? What you shaggin round at.:2thumbsup

Just want to see it finished, there is just something about early japanese bikes that spins my wheels.:yes:

Have run out of money Bro. Will post a couple of pics that might give you a semi though if you're that way inclined...



I can't immediately think of any new jap bike that I would pick over say a waterbottle or machIII kwacka.

With you there. A triple cyl two stroke sound is near impossible to beat I reckon.

[Drew]

With you there. A triple cyl two stroke sound is near impossible to beat I reckon.You should call out and see Jimmy at work bro. Stu has a pretty tidy waterbus sitting in the foyer.

[Crasherfromwayback]

You should call out and see Jimmy at work bro. Stu has a pretty tidy waterbus sitting in the foyer.

Trying to get my head round going back to work tomorrow myself for the first time in 3 fucking months!

[Drew]

Trying to get my head round going back to work tomorrow myself for the first time in 3 fucking months!

You'll get sympathy sales bro. Just ham the limp up, and bang into things a lot.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Making a little headway. Have decided to go with the black look. The factory bikes of 78/79 had black swingarms...so why not! Have a nice set of black DID rims for it too. Here it be if any of you old cunts are still interested...whatchu reckon?

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[Kickaha]

Have a nice set of black DID rims for it too.
I think that'll be too much black and look like crap, apart from that looks good

[Laava]

Nice! And you managed to not get overspray all over the breakfast bar? Classy!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nice! And you managed to not get overspray all over the breakfast bar? Classy!

lol. Cheers!

[Laava]

So is it still sitting on the stand?

[Crasherfromwayback]

So is it still sitting on the stand?

Lol. Yep. Learnt from the last shake. It's zip tied to the stand...

[eelracing]

Niall McKenzie has been rebuilding an Elsie in the last few issues of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine and it's a beauty
So in the grand old tradition of indoor rebuilds and with Crasher leading the charge with the RM(update please) I thought it was about time to get this old girl back into rideable condition.

[george formby]

Niall McKenzie has been rebuilding an Elsie in the last few issues of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine and it's a beauty
So in the grand old tradition of indoor rebuilds and with Crasher leading the charge with the RM(update please) I thought it was about time to get this old girl back into rideable condition.

I will pay monies for your old copies. Apparently they are doing a job on a MKI TDM, too. Piqued my interest.

Sorry, as you were.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Niall McKenzie has been rebuilding an Elsie in the last few issues of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics magazine and it's a beauty
So in the grand old tradition of indoor rebuilds and with Crasher leading the charge with the RM(update please) I thought it was about time to get this old girl back into rideable condition.

That's loking fuggin awesome mate! And yeah...just finished the Fox Forx...will post pics. Really just the lack of spare moola holding me back right now.

[Drew]

That's loking fuggin awesome mate! And yeah...just finished the Fox Forx...will post pics. Really just the lack of spare moola holding me back right now.You're only little. Surely you don't need to eat much!

[Crasherfromwayback]

You're only little. Surely you don't need to eat much!

True. But I drink like a fish you see.

[Drew]

True. But I drink like a fish you see.Far be it from me, to discourage that!

[eelracing]

I will pay monies for your old copies. Apparently they are doing a job on a MKI TDM, too.

I have to pick and choose the mags I buy these days so that means mainly now I only buy the ones with two stroke articles in them.The Elsie rebuild issues don't feature anything on the TDM unfortunately but I will look back through some old stacks to see if there is something earlier.



That's loking fuggin awesome mate! And yeah...just finished the Fox Forx...will post pics. Really just the lack of spare moola holding me back right now.


Ha not to awesome when you get a close look,but the cranks rebuilt and the top-end is sorted,but that's the easy bit.
The tank is leaking and the plastics are toast so that and a re-spray are next.It won't be a full recon more of a tidy up and get out and ride it build.

[george formby]

I have to pick and choose the mags I buy these days so that means mainly now I only buy the ones with two stroke articles in them.The Elsie rebuild issues don't feature anything on the TDM unfortunately but I will look back through some old stacks to see if there is something earlier.






Oy tink it only started in the latest or pre latest issue. The editor was getting info from the TDM forum. I'm interested in anything with no valves, too. I can't get the mag round here but would be happy to pay postage & half the mag price. Eh, eh, eh... go on..? You can scan the mucky pictures for keepsakes..

[eelracing]

Oy tink it only started in the latest or pre latest issue. The editor was getting info from the TDM forum. I'm interested in anything with no valves, too. I can't get the mag round here but would be happy to pay postage & half the mag price. Eh, eh, eh... go on..? You can scan the mucky pictures for keepsakes..

Haha you know a subscription would be simpler...PM sent.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fox Factory Forx will be put in it next week. 44mm worth of fuck off. Getting there oh so slowly...

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[Crasherfromwayback]

Think I may end up running an RM465/500 tank for the factory RN400 look. Forks are looking good I reckon. Poss the last set of brand new Fox Factory Forx wipers in captivity. Clawing my way to completion!
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[Laava]

I think you,ve done enough for a mallowpuff! Take your time bro, what will you have to do if you finish it quickly?
It is looking sharp.

[Drew]

I think you,ve done enough for a mallowpuff! Take your time bro, what will you have to do if you finish it quickly?
It is looking sharp.

He'll get something else to build. I've never seen a photo of Pete's living room without a build on the go.

On that note. Did you ever get that SR case cover made Pete?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think you,ve done enough for a mallowpuff! Take your time bro, what will you have to do if you finish it quickly?
It is looking sharp.

Cheers mate! But I need to get it sorted soon...as the Johnny Olds VMX race is on next year and I don't want to miss this one! It's only held every two years...and I've missed the last two!


He'll get something else to build. I've never seen a photo of Pete's living room without a build on the go.

On that note. Did you ever get that SR case cover made Pete?

Hahahaha. That's part of the problem/hold up mate. Got the 1984 KX125 on the go too. It was my first ever bike I raced...so lots of fond memories of it. Making head way with the SR covers. Looks like Daryl Lane (used to be our top mechanic) may be able to sort them out. He now works for Peter Jackson in their machine room.
All going well I'll end up with 85-90% of an SR250 as well. So will build the KX125 as close to a Jeff Ward SR125 rep as I poss can so as to have the whole family as it were. Here's the start of the 125...and a pic of Wardy's SR I plan to make it look like!290475290476290477290478290479290480

[eelracing]

Those builds are looking sweet Pete but you better get your skates on as J.O. is in April.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Those builds are looking sweet Pete but you better get your skates on as J.O. is in April.

I'll be there Bro! Even if I've gotta ride the SR with it's 250 engine in it...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ohhhhh yeah.

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[Slorider]

I think that'll be too much black and look like crap, apart from that looks good

totally agree with this guy,what isit with young fullas trying to make old bike's look like modern ones (colour&graphic wise).......theirin lies the spoiler,nice bike build otherwise apart from those shocks which would look not quite at home on me old xr

[Drew]

,what isit with young fullas...:lol:

You hear that Pete? You're a young fulla!

[Crasherfromwayback]

totally agree with this guy,what isit with young fullas trying to make old bike's look like modern ones (colour&graphic wise).......theirin lies the spoiler,nice bike build otherwise apart from those shocks which would look not quite at home on me old xr

Lol. Hate to tell ya this mate...but those Fox Factory Shox and Forx are period correct items. I know this...as I was there *at the time*. And the black swingarm was period correct on the works bikes. The rims are purely my preference. But it's a race bike...not meant to be a show bike made back to original std condition. I've had plenty of those. Like this one...

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[Slorider]

cant fault that-exactly how classic's are meant to look,appropiatly colour co-ordinated for the era......were you the guy who sold a white yz 465 a few months back?,that was quite a gd buy and so was an air cooled 84? Rm 500 I had my eye on in colemans,disc front,ohlins rear quite tidy&colour/accessory matched too & only 4k-another bargan!......pays to save for a 'rainy 'or is it 'dry' day.

[Crasherfromwayback]

cant fault that-exactly how classic's are meant to look,appropiatly colour co-ordinated for the era......were you the guy who sold a white yz 465 a few months back?,that was quite a gd buy and so was an air cooled 84? Rm 500 I had my eye on in colemans,disc front,ohlins rear quite tidy&colour/accessory matched too & only 4k-another bargan!......pays to save for a 'rainy 'or is it 'dry' day.

Yeah unfortunately the 465 was mine. Should've been worth quite a bit more than the $2800.00 it went for...but such is the state of things out there! I also parted with this semi recently... wish I didn't have had to...but needs must!

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[eelracing]

I also parted with this recently... wish I didn't have had to...but needs must!

You utter utter bastard...why the fuck did I not get first dibs!!!???

[Crasherfromwayback]

You utter utter bastard...why the fuck did I not get first dibs!!!???

Sorry Bro! If I thought you'd ride red I would've offered it to you first! But it had to have been one of the sweetest RZ's in NZ. It cost me a fucking fortune to get it to that stage. I still want one...but will maybe get a 79 KX250A5 first/next.

[eelracing]

I'll ride anything two stroke mate,i'm not fussy.But don't tell me how much you sold it for,if it's anything near the YZ's price.:cry:

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'll ride anything two stroke mate,i'm not fussy.But don't tell me how much you sold it for,if it's anything near the YZ's price.:cry:

Thank fuck it wasn't mate.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think I'll make it in time you slimey Eel.

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[Crasherfromwayback]

Had Carl at Cemeck Engineering in Petone make me a sweet cable clamp as I didn't want to butcher the Fox Forx...he also made me a new axle in stainless. Does great one off work for a very reasonable price. About to do the final push and finish the fucking thing!!! Going from the stock 36mm carb to a 40...will clean the cyl up...so it should run like a raped ape. Using titanium fastners where I can.294257294256294255294254

[Drew]

Carl at Cemeck EngineeringMofo is a clever bastard, and by crickey he does good work!

I didn't know what to expect when I first walked into his workshop, and possibly wouldn't have had him undercut the gearbox on the RF if I hadn't been told he was so good. The random stuff stacked to the ceiling would be great fun to rifle through over a week, just to see what's in there.

[Drew]

You gonna replace those rusty pinch studs on the fork mista?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Mofo is a clever bastard, and by crickey he does good work!

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He sure is...and he sure does. He's a GC to boot.

[jasonu]

Had Carl at Cemeck Engineering in Petone make me a sweet cable clamp as I didn't want to butcher the Fox Forx...he also made me a new axle in stainless. Does great one off work for a very reasonable price. About to do the final push and finish the fucking thing!!! Going from the stock 36mm carb to a 40...will clean the cyl up...so it should run like a raped ape. Using titanium fastners where I can.294257294256294255294254

Nice bolts.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nice bolts.

What about me nuts?

[jasonu]

What about me nuts?

Too salty I heard...<_<

[Crasherfromwayback]

Too salty I heard...<_<

:weep:

:crybaby:

[eelracing]

Had Carl at Cemeck Engineering in Petone make me a sweet cable clamp as I didn't want to butcher the Fox Forx...he also made me a new axle in stainless. Does great one off work for a very reasonable price. About to do the final push and finish the fucking thing!!! Going from the stock 36mm carb to a 40...will clean the cyl up...so it should run like a raped ape. Using titanium fastners where I can.294257294256294255294254

Quit the polishing bollox and get on with it.
Heres an action pic to get your priorities straight...

[Crasherfromwayback]

Quit the polishing bollox and get on with it.
Heres an action pic to get your priorities straight...

Lol. I didn't do any of the polishing mate. Way too lazy for that. See you at JO's...with bike finished!

[ktm84mxc]

Hey Crasher you going to Ardmore for the VMX on March 16 ? Got my 84 mxc going today turns out it was a loose coil earth wire giving me grief a bit of tape and good to go.
The track at Ardmore will be fun esp if John waters it as per usual [150-200mm of mud] and there's not a lot of grass to ride on, I'll be there for the fun/carnage.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hey Crasher you going to Ardmore for the VMX on March 16 ? Got my 84 mxc going today turns out it was a loose coil earth wire giving me grief a bit of tape and good to go.
The track at Ardmore will be fun esp if John waters it as per usual [150-200mm of mud] and there's not a lot of grass to ride on, I'll be there for the fun/carnage.

Nah won't have the 400 done by then...and away in Tauranga as well. Still planning to be ready for JO though! Glad your KTM was as easy fix mate!

[Crasherfromwayback]

You gonna replace those rusty pinch studs on the fork mista?

One day. Will buff em up a lil for now...they're all unf in the front end.

[ktm84mxc]

Thx Crasher sometimes it's just the little things that spoil your day, got bits coming from Andre in Austria to swap a new rear brake pedal, tank decals, fork dust seals, headlight bulb carrier, air filters etc.
These old girls need some time to source parts for, not doing a full resto just a tidy up and keep the patina of a 30 yr old bike.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Thx Crasher sometimes it's just the little things that spoil your day, got bits coming from Andre in Austria to swap a new rear brake pedal, tank decals, fork dust seals, headlight bulb carrier, air filters etc.
These old girls need some time to source parts for, not doing a full resto just a tidy up and keep the patina of a 30 yr old bike.

Be needing pictures mate!

[ktm84mxc]

There's photos on the Vinduro facebook page and ktm 495 vintagec mx page as well, love the old school mx bikes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Quit the polishing bollox and get on with it.
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Nearly there now Bro...

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[ktm84mxc]

Ah Crasher it looks so pretty gonna be hard to get it all messed up and dirty. But we know u will.
Got to do some work on 84 KTM had a shake down test yesterday need to replace fork seals, set the handle bars, fix the lack of brakes[scary] and hope the forecast cyclone doesn't arrive Sunday.

[eelracing]

Nearly there now Bro...

Looking good...but i'll bring a spare bike just in case eh?

[Stylo]

Good work with the RM so far, nice work ....

Plenty of life left in the big 2T's for sure ...Destry would agree





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q75NpIkzcxc

[Crasherfromwayback]

Looking good...but i'll bring a spare bike just in case eh?

Appreciate the kind offer mate...but I hope to have it sorted.


Good work with the RM so far, nice work ....

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Cheers mate. I'm happy with it, and that's all that matters.

[ktm84mxc]

It doesn't look good for old KTM's race this weekend got major dramas with the rear linkage it's cracking the alloy/dog bones and the steel linkage arm is flogged out , have broken 2 dog bone links and don't have any more spares if I break whats on it.
Good news there are new parts in Austria , bad news the costs and delivery time frame . Gonna be a little wait before all together again.

[Crasherfromwayback]

It doesn't look good for old KTM's race this weekend got major dramas with the rear linkage it's cracking the alloy/dog bones and the steel linkage arm is flogged out , have broken 2 dog bone links and don't have any more spares if I break whats on it.
Good news there are new parts in Austria , bad news the costs and delivery time frame . Gonna be a little wait before all together again.

Bugger! Least you can get 'em though mate.

[ktm84mxc]

That's the only good thing Crasher, the parts are there not at KTM but a supplier who caters for older KTM's and VMX bikes know the cost dog bones 28 euros , 2x bearings for dog bones 60 euros each [glad mine can be reused], steel link 73 euros plus freight.
My brothers been trying to get me to bring it back to factory fresh/new I ain't got the budget for that , God knows how u do it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

, God knows how u do it.

Sell a lot of motorcycles!

[BuzzardNZ]

Sell a lot of motorcycles!

Or a couple of new DL's ;)

[ktm84mxc]

Here you go crasher the mighty 1984 KTM 250MXC

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Here's the linkage giving me grief and breaking my dog-bones , got new parts coming from Austria 3 week delivery, so no Ardmore.
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[jasonu]

Here you go crasher the mighty 1984 KTM 250MXC

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Here's the linkage giving me grief and breaking my dog-bones , got new parts coming from Austria 3 week delivery, so no Ardmore.
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A steel linkage on an '84 mx'er, a bit behind the times.

[ktm84mxc]

KTM ran the steel link from 82-84 then swapped the design to a pro-link copy from 85, Kawa's Uni-Track used a steel bell crank/lever from 81-85 then switched to the under swing arm of 86.
As I've found out steel can handle stress way more then alloy, alloy just breaks/shears apart. I've ordered the new bits will take 3 weeks all up $200.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Here you go crasher the mighty 1984 KTM 250MXC
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Grouse! I love seeing shit you don't see very often.

[ktm84mxc]

Crasher will put some more pxts up when she's all back together.
The VMX at Ardmore was good watching and I gave a hand to help as you do, track conditions were a challenge[see climitepxt] but those that rose to the challenge had a good time overall.
Meet a few ex-riders I haven't seen in decades etc, will discuss with John Cobb [Ardmore organiser/president] about including a VMX class for 2-3 rounds in our Wildman series and just run twin shock and evo/single shock classes. As there's a lack of racing for evo bikes up this way and gives me a reason to ride my 84.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can nearly smell the smoke now...

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[george formby]

Even naked it looks like it eats babies.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Even naked it looks like it eats babies.

Lol. Yeah there's something about big bore air cooled cyls with fat chambers that just looks nasty eh.

[george formby]

Lol. Yeah there's something about big bore air cooled cyls with fat chambers that just looks nasty eh.

Yus. Evil would be the word that sprang to my mind. With a slight sneer & a twinkle in it's eye.

[ktm84mxc]

She's looking good there Pete , will it be ready for Taupo ?
Looking at getting new plastics for my 84 guards, headlight and radiator covers 190 euros delivered from Austria, just got to convince the bank manager/wife it's a sound investment.

[Crasherfromwayback]

She's looking good there Pete , will it be ready for Taupo ?
Looking at getting new plastics for my 84 guards, headlight and radiator covers 190 euros delivered from Austria, just got to convince the bank manager/wife it's a sound investment.

Taupo? Are they having the VMX meet at Easter again? Do it. Sounds like a fucking good price for gen plastic!

[ktm84mxc]

Pete Sat 26 April VMX Taupo Anzac wknd, gotta get Saturday off work before I can go.
Yep Acerbis are redoing there VMX plastics, have them for 300 euros just for the guards and headlight on EBay Italy add 150 euros freight way to much F....N! Italians.
Andre [www.enduroklassiker.com] has them in stock and way cheaper and radiator covers [genuine] not that poorly made DC plastics from the states.

[eelracing]

Pete theres something dodgy about that workshop...i can't put my finger on it but those red pushrod tubes on the panhead in the background are just wrong.
Are all your mechanics colourblind or is the shop changing it's name to Welly County Choppers?:eek:

Nice RM by the way.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Pete theres something dodgy about that workshop...i can't put my finger on it but those red pushrod tubes on the panhead in the background are just wrong.
Are all your mechanics colourblind or is the shop changing it's name to Welly County Choppers?:eek:

Nice RM by the way.

Something dodgy 'bout the geezers that work there for sure! HD lying around every where...always are. Cheers...nearly there. Have run into a couple of *issues* , as you do. But still looking good to go. See you there next Sat!

[BIG DOUG]

I'd have that panhead over that stinkwheel all day every day lol,ahh time 4 another heinie.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd have that panhead over that stinkwheel all day every day lol,ahh time 4 another heinie.

That's only because you're not man enough to ride an open class two stroke Doug.

[sugilite]

That's only because you're not man enough to ride an open class two stroke Doug.
Mmmmm big bore two stroke motocross bikes :love::love::love:

[ktm84mxc]

There's big bore 2 smokes KX,CR, YZ, KTM . Then there's the Maico 700cc MXer the ultimate 2 smoke big bore built by those mad Dutch for their Sand tracks and Love of Side Car Cross , you know Pete that's what you really need 80hp in a friendly 210 lb package.

[Crasherfromwayback]

There's big bore 2 smokes KX,CR, YZ, KTM . Then there's the Maico 700cc MXer the ultimate 2 smoke big bore built by those mad Dutch for their Sand tracks and Love of Side Car Cross , you know Pete that's what you really need 80hp in a friendly 210 lb package.

No thanks mate. Can get myself into enough trouble with 40 odd. Popped out to the Johnny Olds track today to help out a bit...fuck it's looking good. BUt I'm so unfit...walking around it was hard. Riding round it will fucking kill me.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Nice RM by the way.

And here it is Bro...finally finished. Still lots of loose ends to tidy up (the jetting is miles out, but I've simply run out of time obviously), so whilst I really shouldn't try and race it tomorrow...I'm fucking going to! Been waiting too long and come too far not to. Glad I went with the 40mm carb though. Even though it needs work...when it comes right...the thing is a fucking jet. Feels healthier than my YZ465H, and dare I say it...going close to KX500 teritory. See you tomorrow at the Johnny Olds. Oh...and if you get this in time and have a spare NGK B8EGV...could you bring one I can buy off you?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Even got it dirty. 296017

[eelracing]

Even got it dirty. 296017

You recovered yet old fullah?:killingme

[Crasherfromwayback]

You recovered yet old fullah?:killingme

Fuck no mate. Tore it good. Can still barely walk. Can't wait for the next race meeting though. I'll sort the jetting before I take it out again...looking forward to it despite being in pain. Seen some great pics of you mate...looks like you had a total blast?

[eelracing]

Fuck no mate. Tore it good. Can still barely walk. Can't wait for the next race meeting though. I'll sort the jetting before I take it out again...looking forward to it despite being in pain. Seen some great pics of you mate...looks like you had a total blast?

Aye it were a great day,last round is this coming 26th in Taupo.
I cant make it as cant get the leave...gutted.

Where are the pics at?I hav'nt seen any yet.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Aye it were a great day,last round is this coming 26th in Taupo.
I cant make it as cant get the leave...gutted.

Where are the pics at?I hav'nt seen any yet.

Yeah spewing I'm so fucked I won't be able to ride that. Always wanted to race that track too. Pics are all on FB mate.

[eelracing]

Fuck no mate. Tore it good. Can still barely walk.
For those not in the know;Crasher tore his undies the first time over the dropoff.


Pics are all on FB mate.

cheers bruv just checked them out on Scott Newton Motorcycles

[Crasherfromwayback]

For those not in the know;Crasher tore his undies the first time over the dropoff.



Lol. Cheeky fucker. For the record...the drop off at Moonshine is way bigger/scarier...and no...doesn't scare me. Look...I even left the ground...

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[ktm84mxc]

Hi Pete check out www.huggysspeedshop.com for VMX parts there's a huge choice eg Simons. Fox factory forks , C&J frames etc.

[pete376403]

Hi Pete check out www.huggysspeedshop.com for VMX parts there's a huge choice eg Simons. Fox factory forks , C&J frames etc.

Aaaargh - I wish I hadn't seen that link. :mad: