Is this bike a classic Jap bike

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...I bought a 58 T110 basket case on my OE, rebuilt in the conservatory over 18 months and took it to the TT races
Brought it home and it seized up twice
Sat in Mums garage since 1997

here's a pic just prior to completion in Clapham.

Yes very nice.

[Gtracer]

My bike is a 1989 VMAX classic or not?

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My bike is a 1989 VMAX classic or not?

If you have a read of all the posts on this thread I think you will then get your answer.

Saw one of those the other day at a work shop man they are big.

[eelracing]

Don't know much about VMX, whats that 1981 VMX all about

If your TT 500 has'nt changed since 76 ie;engine or running gear,then it would be considered as a flow on model.Therefore it would be eligible for the pre 81 open class,pitting you up against some nasty air cooled two stroke 500s.

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If your TT 500 has'nt changed since 76 ie;engine or running gear,then it would be considered as a flow on model.Therefore it would be eligible for the pre 81 open class,pitting you up against some nasty air cooled two stroke 500s.

They also have the new suspension which mind doesn't, my kidney's would be shot by the end of the day, actuallly they would be buggered with in 15min the suspension would have rattled them off there mounts.

[PeteJ]

Hi, was the same question asked many years ago of the same model, no way Jose you wrote the rules. Hey thanks for your input.

Yep, I sure did write the rules for Post Classic racing eligibility and had the remit passed at (then) NZACU conference; they were/are modelled on the Aussie post-classic rules.

And the question has often been asked of near-new models, as the XT/TT50s were back when those rules were written.

Funny how many "this is a classic of the future" bikes became the grey porridge old bikes of now; and how many became recognised as dead ends of development. Interesting, but dead ends eg turbos.

"Grey porridge" was the expression used in the mid 70s when the classic bike movement was debating whether things such as my 1946 Ariel VH500 were classics.

I have a lot of personal sympathy for the idea that "Classic" = ground-breaking, first of type. That's why my Hondas include a very early 50 stepthrough and a first series XL250 Motosport.

[G-spot]

Yep, I sure did write the rules for Post Classic racing eligibility and had the remit passed at (then) NZACU conference; they were/are modelled on the Aussie post-classic rules.

And the question has often been asked of near-new models, as the XT/TT50s were back when those rules were written.

Funny how many "this is a classic of the future" bikes became the grey porridge old bikes of now; and how many became recognised as dead ends of development. Interesting, but dead ends eg turbos.

"Grey porridge" was the expression used in the mid 70s when the classic bike movement was debating whether things such as my 1946 Ariel VH500 were classics.

I have a lot of personal sympathy for the idea that "Classic" = ground-breaking, first of type. That's why my Hondas include a very early 50 stepthrough and a first series XL250 Motosport.

I have a friend in Tauranga that has a XL250 motorsport thats mint aswel as a 1979 Yamaha TT500F.

I'm sought of leading toward the idea that if a particular bike from 25 years ago or pre 1980 was mentioned in conversation and it generated nothing but excitement then its more then likely a classic.

I have a 1964 Yamaha 80cc landscout/Trailmaster (first dirt bike from yamaha) that has a rotory engine is it a classic.

Great to hear your comments and that you played a part in our countries motorbike history.

[aedavo]

If a classic is defined as "exemplary of a particular style" then you would have to say that an 81 TT500,being the same build for 5 years,is a classic.Also look at how many clubs there are around the world that are exclusive to the XT/TT500 design between 76 and 81.But,I would rather be legendary than classic. Remember the old TT500 adds?"The makings of a legend".
That comment should do some heads in for at least a page ,ha ha.

[G-spot]

If a classic is defined as "exemplary of a particular style" then you would have to say that an 81 TT500,being the same build for 5 years,is a classic.Also look at how many clubs there are around the world that are exclusive to the XT/TT500 design between 76 and 81.But,I would rather be legendary than classic. Remember the old TT500 adds?"The makings of a legend".
That comment should do some heads in for at least a page ,ha ha.

Yep sure will

[aedavo]

If a classic is defined as "exemplary of a particular style" then you would have to say that an 81 TT500,being the same build for 5 years,is a classic.Also look at how many clubs there are around the world that are exclusive to the XT/TT500 design between 76 and 81.But,I would rather be legendary than classic. Remember the old TT500 adds?"The makings of a legend".
That comment should do some heads in for at least a page ,ha ha.

Yep sure will

refer the pic..

[Armitage Shanks]

Good thread Guys , tucked away in storage I got an 01 , last model made CR500R...last of the big red MX 2- stroke., brand new......does that count ?

Bike has zero hours and never been clicked into gear...it's a Honey...

Or..am I on the wrong thread ?

[Voltaire]

Good thread Guys , tucked away in storage I got an 01 , last model made CR500R...last of the big red MX 2- stroke., brand new......does that count ?

Bike has zero hours and never been clicked into gear...it's a Honey...

Or..am I on the wrong thread ?

Not until you fire it up, break summit and the local Honda shop rolls his eyes and says 'try Ebay"

....not even tempted to start it????

[Armitage Shanks]

Voltaire, have started it once or twice...only to make sure it's a runner , Ebay indeed ! wash your mouth....

To be quite honest I'm not that sure what I should with the bloody thing...

Maybe hang on to it for a while, current recession etc etc ......