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Wandell Posts: 1087 Joined: 12/17/2008 Location: Cairo, Georgia	7/22/2009 6:39 AM Wandell wrote: Just curious, what kinda horsepower does an 09 KTM or YZ250 two stroke make? Wandell wrote: Just curious, what kinda horsepower does an 09 KTM or YZ250 two stroke make? Quote Last Post Only Just curious, what kinda horsepower does an 09 KTM or YZ250 two stroke make?
project racer Posts: 1229 Joined: 8/26/2006 Location: Tampa, FL	7/22/2009 10:10 AM project racer wrote: MXA claims 45 HP for the '09 YZ250. http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/...42F98D09B16C18698E12 project racer wrote: MXA claims 45 HP for the '09 YZ250. http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/...42F98D09B16C18698E12 Quote Last Post Only MXA claims 45 HP for the '09 YZ250. http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/...42F98D09B16C18698E12
dgbrunelle Posts: 5 Joined: 7/31/2009 Location: JENNINGS, FL	9/8/2009 10:06 PM project racer wrote: Croom, my name is Doug Parker. I know KC Wood, and used to see that whole District 8 crowd pretty often from '78 until '84. I used to ride just down the road from Sunshine MX and see Steve Martin, Monte McCoy , and others from the area there, although I did not know them personally. Sorry to hijack the thread Camp. project racer wrote: Croom, my name is Doug Parker. I know KC Wood, and used to see that whole District 8 crowd pretty often from '78 until '84. I used to ride just down the road from Sunshine MX and see Steve Martin, Monte McCoy , and others from the area there, although I did not know them personally. Sorry to hijack the thread Camp. dgbrunelle wrote: hey doug!! hope all is well..got in touch with mofu and buzzy!! its been a great reunion so far!! when i come to tampa i'll put together a lunch plan with me buzz,mofu and you !! i'll be in touch.. as mofu works in tampa and buzz can travel at will pretty much.........peace ....dave Quote Last Post Only dgbrunelle wrote: hey doug!! hope all is well..got in touch with mofu and buzzy!! its been a great reunion so far!! when i come to tampa i'll put together a lunch plan with me buzz,mofu and you !! i'll be in touch.. as mofu works in tampa and buzz can travel at will pretty much.........peace ....dave Quote Last Post Only hey doug!! hope all is well..got in touch with mofu and buzzy!! its been a great reunion so far!! when i come to tampa i'll put together a lunch plan with me buzz,mofu and you !! i'll be in touch.. as mofu works in tampa and buzz can travel at will pretty much.........peace ....dave
gpsam Posts: 1 Joined: 9/16/2009 Location: , GBR	9/16/2009 5:29 AM project racer wrote: The '82 250 engine was legendary. http://www.vintage-suzuki.com croom mx wrote: Hello Project racer did you race with Billy Wood or the rest of the Gang, I use to ride with Steve Martin , Karl Jordan, Kenny Keylon. Who are you? project racer wrote: The '82 250 engine was legendary. http://www.vintage-suzuki.com croom mx wrote: Hello Project racer did you race with Billy Wood or the rest of the Gang, I use to ride with Steve Martin , Karl Jordan, Kenny Keylon. Who are you? gpsam wrote: Hi there all, and thanx for taking the time to read my post... I own a 1982 rm 250 z, an am in desperate need of the repair manual, witch i cant find anywhere, ANYONE who could help me out with pics or info of a link where i can get the info from would be very very gratefull.!! i basicaly rebuilding the engine, and specs for replacement parts would be helpfull ,with out having to pay the £50they are asking here in the UK for the clymer manual, its a ridiculose price and i dont have the cash for it so any pics of the gearbox/transmition would be great...!!! many many thanx guys...sammy Quote Last Post Only gpsam wrote: Hi there all, and thanx for taking the time to read my post... I own a 1982 rm 250 z, an am in desperate need of the repair manual, witch i cant find anywhere, ANYONE who could help me out with pics or info of a link where i can get the info from would be very very gratefull.!! i basicaly rebuilding the engine, and specs for replacement parts would be helpfull ,with out having to pay the £50they are asking here in the UK for the clymer manual, its a ridiculose price and i dont have the cash for it so any pics of the gearbox/transmition would be great...!!! many many thanx guys...sammy Quote Last Post Only Hi there all, and thanx for taking the time to read my post... I own a 1982 rm 250 z, an am in desperate need of the repair manual, witch i cant find anywhere, ANYONE who could help me out with pics or info of a link where i can get the info from would be very very gratefull.!! i basicaly rebuilding the engine, and specs for replacement parts would be helpfull ,with out having to pay the £50they are asking here in the UK for the clymer manual, its a ridiculose price and i dont have the cash for it so any pics of the gearbox/transmition would be great...!!! many many thanx guys...sammy
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 8:43 AM CamP wrote: The original Suzuki owner's manual does a very good job of outlining the engine rebuild process. I've seen them sell on ebay for around $20 and a couple of them have been on the UK ebay site. The 82 and 83 are essentially the same bike so keep your eyes peeled for both years. BTW, if mother nature cooperates, I'll be hitting the track for the first time on the 82 this Sunday for the first round of the TVRC's fall series. Wish me luck! CamP wrote: The original Suzuki owner's manual does a very good job of outlining the engine rebuild process. I've seen them sell on ebay for around $20 and a couple of them have been on the UK ebay site. The 82 and 83 are essentially the same bike so keep your eyes peeled for both years. BTW, if mother nature cooperates, I'll be hitting the track for the first time on the 82 this Sunday for the first round of the TVRC's fall series. Wish me luck! Quote Last Post Only The original Suzuki owner's manual does a very good job of outlining the engine rebuild process. I've seen them sell on ebay for around $20 and a couple of them have been on the UK ebay site. The 82 and 83 are essentially the same bike so keep your eyes peeled for both years. BTW, if mother nature cooperates, I'll be hitting the track for the first time on the 82 this Sunday for the first round of the TVRC's fall series. Wish me luck!
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/16/2009 9:16 AM txmxer wrote: where is that Cam? And good luck. txmxer wrote: where is that Cam? And good luck. Quote Last Post Only where is that Cam? And good luck. Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 9:24 AM txmxer wrote: where is that Cam? And good luck. txmxer wrote: where is that Cam? And good luck. CamP wrote: Oak Hill! Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: Oak Hill! Quote Last Post Only Oak Hill!
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/16/2009 11:07 AM txmxer wrote: You going to ride a mudder? txmxer wrote: You going to ride a mudder? Quote Last Post Only You going to ride a mudder? Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 11:12 AM txmxer wrote: You going to ride a mudder? txmxer wrote: You going to ride a mudder? CamP wrote: It's a sand track so it should be good if mother nature cooperates for the next few days. I'm not a big fan of mud though. It wrecks your bike. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: It's a sand track so it should be good if mother nature cooperates for the next few days. I'm not a big fan of mud though. It wrecks your bike. Quote Last Post Only It's a sand track so it should be good if mother nature cooperates for the next few days. I'm not a big fan of mud though. It wrecks your bike.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/16/2009 11:19 AM txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! Quote Last Post Only looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 11:36 AM txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! CamP wrote: I'd say you qualify for the decade class now. Certain 2010's are already here. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: I'd say you qualify for the decade class now. Certain 2010's are already here. Quote Last Post Only I'd say you qualify for the decade class now. Certain 2010's are already here.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/16/2009 11:45 AM txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! CamP wrote: I'd say you qualify for the decade class now. Certain 2010's are already here. txmxer wrote: looked at the TVRC website...I need to get my '00 Zook fixed up. I can ride that in the TVRC races once the 2010's hit the floor! CamP wrote: I'd say you qualify for the decade class now. Certain 2010's are already here. txmxer wrote: that's funny...and sad. Since it's an all in one class, I'm guessing there would be some fast guys in there. But, I bet I could have some fun. I need to get it fixed no matter what. Quote Last Post Only txmxer wrote: that's funny...and sad. Since it's an all in one class, I'm guessing there would be some fast guys in there. But, I bet I could have some fun. I need to get it fixed no matter what. Quote Last Post Only that's funny...and sad. Since it's an all in one class, I'm guessing there would be some fast guys in there. But, I bet I could have some fun. I need to get it fixed no matter what. Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 11:48 AM txmxer wrote: that's funny...and sad. Since it's an all in one class, I'm guessing there would be some fast guys in there. But, I bet I could have some fun. I need to get it fixed no matter what. txmxer wrote: that's funny...and sad. Since it's an all in one class, I'm guessing there would be some fast guys in there. But, I bet I could have some fun. I need to get it fixed no matter what. CamP wrote: The TVRC is all about fun. Everyone has to go to work on Monday so it's pretty easy going. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: The TVRC is all about fun. Everyone has to go to work on Monday so it's pretty easy going. Quote Last Post Only The TVRC is all about fun. Everyone has to go to work on Monday so it's pretty easy going.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/16/2009 6:54 PM txmxer wrote: awesome. I'm hauling the RM over to Piper on Saturday to see if he can fix the side case. I'll get i running and then maybe it's time for me to go do some Vintage racing txmxer wrote: awesome. I'm hauling the RM over to Piper on Saturday to see if he can fix the side case. I'll get i running and then maybe it's time for me to go do some Vintage racing Quote Last Post Only awesome. I'm hauling the RM over to Piper on Saturday to see if he can fix the side case. I'll get i running and then maybe it's time for me to go do some Vintage racing Vitaldrive "yahoo"
bultokid Posts: 675 Joined: 8/13/2007 Location: Houston, TX	9/16/2009 7:06 PM bultokid wrote: Man wish I could join you guys, just picked up a '84 RM500 from Dallas last week. Hopefully someday in the not-so-distant future we ( Evo & TVRC ) can run some races together. We had some killer races back in the mid/late 90's to '02-'03 timeframe. Let us know how that killer Z goes. bultokid wrote: Man wish I could join you guys, just picked up a '84 RM500 from Dallas last week. Hopefully someday in the not-so-distant future we ( Evo & TVRC ) can run some races together. We had some killer races back in the mid/late 90's to '02-'03 timeframe. Let us know how that killer Z goes. Quote Last Post Only Man wish I could join you guys, just picked up a '84 RM500 from Dallas last week. Hopefully someday in the not-so-distant future we ( Evo & TVRC ) can run some races together. We had some killer races back in the mid/late 90's to '02-'03 timeframe. Let us know how that killer Z goes. "Calling an illegal alien an undocumented immigrant is the same as calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist."-----motomonger'08
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/16/2009 7:33 PM CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. Quote Last Post Only The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there.
bultokid Posts: 675 Joined: 8/13/2007 Location: Houston, TX	9/17/2009 8:23 AM CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. bultokid wrote: Cool, Rio should be primo. Going to try and hook-up with Richard Davis / Hance and try and make a TVRC race. Would love to ride Burleson again, you lucky dogs have some great tracks up there. Have you ever hit 3 Palms ? it's the country club of mx tracks, amazing what he's done for us flatlanders. Quote Last Post Only bultokid wrote: Cool, Rio should be primo. Going to try and hook-up with Richard Davis / Hance and try and make a TVRC race. Would love to ride Burleson again, you lucky dogs have some great tracks up there. Have you ever hit 3 Palms ? it's the country club of mx tracks, amazing what he's done for us flatlanders. Quote Last Post Only Cool, Rio should be primo. Going to try and hook-up with Richard Davis / Hance and try and make a TVRC race. Would love to ride Burleson again, you lucky dogs have some great tracks up there. Have you ever hit 3 Palms ? it's the country club of mx tracks, amazing what he's done for us flatlanders. "Calling an illegal alien an undocumented immigrant is the same as calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist."-----motomonger'08
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/17/2009 8:58 AM CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. bultokid wrote: Cool, Rio should be primo. Going to try and hook-up with Richard Davis / Hance and try and make a TVRC race. Would love to ride Burleson again, you lucky dogs have some great tracks up there. Have you ever hit 3 Palms ? it's the country club of mx tracks, amazing what he's done for us flatlanders. CamP wrote: The TVRC has a round at Montalba Oct. 25th. I'm planning on coming down to Rio Bravo Dec. 6th for Evo's last race also. Hope to see you there. bultokid wrote: Cool, Rio should be primo. Going to try and hook-up with Richard Davis / Hance and try and make a TVRC race. Would love to ride Burleson again, you lucky dogs have some great tracks up there. Have you ever hit 3 Palms ? it's the country club of mx tracks, amazing what he's done for us flatlanders. CamP wrote: I haven't ridden in Houston since Surber use to include Rio and the old Conroe track as part of the Texas series. I've been meaning to get down to 3P but were are so spoiled with good tracks in DFW that it's hard to make the drive. The Burleson round of the TVRC is November 15. Hance usually comes up for that one. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: I haven't ridden in Houston since Surber use to include Rio and the old Conroe track as part of the Texas series. I've been meaning to get down to 3P but were are so spoiled with good tracks in DFW that it's hard to make the drive. The Burleson round of the TVRC is November 15. Hance usually comes up for that one. Quote Last Post Only I haven't ridden in Houston since Surber use to include Rio and the old Conroe track as part of the Texas series. I've been meaning to get down to 3P but were are so spoiled with good tracks in DFW that it's hard to make the drive. The Burleson round of the TVRC is November 15. Hance usually comes up for that one.
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/20/2009 8:55 PM CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. Quote Last Post Only Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks.
project racer Posts: 1229 Joined: 8/26/2006 Location: Tampa, FL	9/20/2009 11:28 PM CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. project racer wrote: That was very common on the '82 RM 250 to crack the pipe. Is it touching the front motor mount bolts/frame? If so ,you may have to tap a little clearance dent into the pipe. The DG pipes were made with a little more clearance in that area. Quote Last Post Only project racer wrote: That was very common on the '82 RM 250 to crack the pipe. Is it touching the front motor mount bolts/frame? If so ,you may have to tap a little clearance dent into the pipe. The DG pipes were made with a little more clearance in that area. Quote Last Post Only That was very common on the '82 RM 250 to crack the pipe. Is it touching the front motor mount bolts/frame? If so ,you may have to tap a little clearance dent into the pipe. The DG pipes were made with a little more clearance in that area.
bultokid Posts: 675 Joined: 8/13/2007 Location: Houston, TX	9/21/2009 4:19 AM bultokid wrote: Cam, man that looks sweet. You might give AMS Racing a call, I think they have ProForm pipe and silencer combo for the Z. More pixs !!!!!!.........these are off that '82 in Beaumont, talked to the owner and he wants $3500 for it. bultokid wrote: Cam, man that looks sweet. You might give AMS Racing a call, I think they have ProForm pipe and silencer combo for the Z. More pixs !!!!!!.........these are off that '82 in Beaumont, talked to the owner and he wants $3500 for it. Quote Last Post Only Cam, man that looks sweet. You might give AMS Racing a call, I think they have ProForm pipe and silencer combo for the Z. More pixs !!!!!!.........these are off that '82 in Beaumont, talked to the owner and he wants $3500 for it. "Calling an illegal alien an undocumented immigrant is the same as calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist."-----motomonger'08
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 6:28 AM CamP wrote: bultokid, the guy that owns that RM250Z in Beaumont was racing in my class yesterday. He's a good rider and we had a short battle until he pooped out. That's a good running bike. Everyone says the Pro Form pipe is the best running pipe available, but man is it cobby looking. The brazing they use for the hangers looks really bad. Their silencers look trick though. They sound good too. CamP wrote: bultokid, the guy that owns that RM250Z in Beaumont was racing in my class yesterday. He's a good rider and we had a short battle until he pooped out. That's a good running bike. Everyone says the Pro Form pipe is the best running pipe available, but man is it cobby looking. The brazing they use for the hangers looks really bad. Their silencers look trick though. They sound good too. Quote Last Post Only bultokid, the guy that owns that RM250Z in Beaumont was racing in my class yesterday. He's a good rider and we had a short battle until he pooped out. That's a good running bike. Everyone says the Pro Form pipe is the best running pipe available, but man is it cobby looking. The brazing they use for the hangers looks really bad. Their silencers look trick though. They sound good too.
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 6:32 AM project racer wrote: That was very common on the '82 RM 250 to crack the pipe. Is it touching the front motor mount bolts/frame? If so ,you may have to tap a little clearance dent into the pipe. The DG pipes were made with a little more clearance in that area. project racer wrote: That was very common on the '82 RM 250 to crack the pipe. Is it touching the front motor mount bolts/frame? If so ,you may have to tap a little clearance dent into the pipe. The DG pipes were made with a little more clearance in that area. CamP wrote: Yeah, it started where the front motor mount bolt was hitting the pipe. Going to get it welded today, then add a little clearance in that area before I remount it. Someone told be the DG pipe kills the bike's over-rev. That's too bad because they look really nice. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: Yeah, it started where the front motor mount bolt was hitting the pipe. Going to get it welded today, then add a little clearance in that area before I remount it. Someone told be the DG pipe kills the bike's over-rev. That's too bad because they look really nice. Quote Last Post Only Yeah, it started where the front motor mount bolt was hitting the pipe. Going to get it welded today, then add a little clearance in that area before I remount it. Someone told be the DG pipe kills the bike's over-rev. That's too bad because they look really nice.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/21/2009 7:44 AM CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. CamP wrote: Well, I survived the vintage weekend. Ran a full tank of gas Saturday testing the bike. Everything worked perfectly with just a few minor adjustments. Loaded up and went racing at Oak Hill this morning. The bike worked flawlessly in practice and the track was epic. Lined up for moto 1 and got a good start right behind former national rider, Kirk Spencer, who was a bit more than I could handle on his 490. Chased Kirk around for a lap, then bike started sounding a little funny but I went ahead and ran it to the finish anyway. Got back to the pits to find that the pipe had developed a large crack. Oh well, wasn't able to run moto 2 but at least with a little welding the pipe will be almost as good as new. This vintage racing is a blast. I'm already pumped for round two in two weeks. txmxer wrote: it always looks like you are riding a pit bike...damn long legs! Awesome pic. cool that it worked well. I'm getting started on my 00...the damage to the case can be patched, but I wouldn't want to race it like that. I've got to find new cases for it. Got any ideas for finding parts? Quote Last Post Only txmxer wrote: it always looks like you are riding a pit bike...damn long legs! Awesome pic. cool that it worked well. I'm getting started on my 00...the damage to the case can be patched, but I wouldn't want to race it like that. I've got to find new cases for it. Got any ideas for finding parts? Quote Last Post Only it always looks like you are riding a pit bike...damn long legs! Awesome pic. cool that it worked well. I'm getting started on my 00...the damage to the case can be patched, but I wouldn't want to race it like that. I've got to find new cases for it. Got any ideas for finding parts? Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 7:58 AM CamP wrote: Mike, what's wrong with your cases? I'll keep an eye out for a set. CamP wrote: Mike, what's wrong with your cases? I'll keep an eye out for a set. Quote Last Post Only Mike, what's wrong with your cases? I'll keep an eye out for a set.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/21/2009 8:23 AM txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. Quote Last Post Only chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 8:41 AM txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. CamP wrote: Take it over to Piper Performance in North Richland Hills. Cliff can work welding magic with cracked cases. Quote Last Post Only CamP wrote: Take it over to Piper Performance in North Richland Hills. Cliff can work welding magic with cracked cases. Quote Last Post Only Take it over to Piper Performance in North Richland Hills. Cliff can work welding magic with cracked cases.
txmxer Posts: 6626 Joined: 8/21/2006 Location: Weatherford, TX	9/21/2009 9:51 AM txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. CamP wrote: Take it over to Piper Performance in North Richland Hills. Cliff can work welding magic with cracked cases. txmxer wrote: chain broke and ripped the chain guard off, left a whole in the left case right where a couple of bearing are located. I was told that it could be JB welded if I just wanted to stop it from leaking, but, that won't fix it and I don't think it would hold for any serious riding. CamP wrote: Take it over to Piper Performance in North Richland Hills. Cliff can work welding magic with cracked cases. txmxer wrote: I went over there on Saturday. He looked at it and said (paraphrasing) you have a bearing here and here (on either side of the hole). He can weld the bolt piece back on and I can JB weld that hole, but that's just a bandaid. He said he could probably replace the cases and rebuild the bottom end for ~1000. Or I could shop for the cases myself and maybe save some money. Anyway, I really want to get it fixed right, so I'm looking for the cases. I think the cases from a '99 are identical...so I can go with '99 or '00. I may even be able to find an engine that's still intact, which would be ok. Quote Last Post Only txmxer wrote: I went over there on Saturday. He looked at it and said (paraphrasing) you have a bearing here and here (on either side of the hole). He can weld the bolt piece back on and I can JB weld that hole, but that's just a bandaid. He said he could probably replace the cases and rebuild the bottom end for ~1000. Or I could shop for the cases myself and maybe save some money. Anyway, I really want to get it fixed right, so I'm looking for the cases. I think the cases from a '99 are identical...so I can go with '99 or '00. I may even be able to find an engine that's still intact, which would be ok. Quote Last Post Only I went over there on Saturday. He looked at it and said (paraphrasing) you have a bearing here and here (on either side of the hole). He can weld the bolt piece back on and I can JB weld that hole, but that's just a bandaid. He said he could probably replace the cases and rebuild the bottom end for ~1000. Or I could shop for the cases myself and maybe save some money. Anyway, I really want to get it fixed right, so I'm looking for the cases. I think the cases from a '99 are identical...so I can go with '99 or '00. I may even be able to find an engine that's still intact, which would be ok. Vitaldrive "yahoo"
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 10:05 AM CamP wrote: If that's what Cliff said, that's the bottom line. I'll keep an eye out for the parts you need. CamP wrote: If that's what Cliff said, that's the bottom line. I'll keep an eye out for the parts you need. Quote Last Post Only If that's what Cliff said, that's the bottom line. I'll keep an eye out for the parts you need.
CamP Posts: 2067 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: , TX	9/21/2009 10:12 AM CamP wrote: BTW, I did some research and the '96-2000 cases are all the same. CamP wrote: BTW, I did some research and the '96-2000 cases are all the same. Quote Last Post Only BTW, I did some research and the '96-2000 cases are all the same.

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