1980 Suzuki RM400T rebuild

[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...

[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!

[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!