If you could build a works bike...

RITCH Tea
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... which one would it be?

For 2011 season I'm planning on building a replica works bike (from 95 onwards, preferably 2 stroke) to race instead of buying a new bike. Its gonna be a bit of fun both on and off the track as I'm an amateur racer.

I can't decide which works bike to base my purchase on, so the reason for this thread is that I need some ideas...

Be cool to see photos of your suggestions as well.

Thanks
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Shayne King's 96 KTM 360



If you're talking AMA factory bikes a 95 or 96 Honda CR.
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'03 Red Bull KTM's were a thing of beauty.

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Go watch the 2011 Yamaha Pinger & Grant Video...then order a graphics kit.

Done
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RITCH Tea wrote:
... which one would it be? For 2011 season I'm planning on building a replica works bike (from 95 onwards, preferably 2 stroke) to race instead...
... which one would it be?

For 2011 season I'm planning on building a replica works bike (from 95 onwards, preferably 2 stroke) to race instead of buying a new bike. Its gonna be a bit of fun both on and off the track as I'm an amateur racer.

I can't decide which works bike to base my purchase on, so the reason for this thread is that I need some ideas...

Be cool to see photos of your suggestions as well.

Thanks
I'm not sure but I suddenly got a hankering for a brew and a bikky
RITCH Tea 12/9/2010 12:53pm
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Thanks for the input. Reed's YZ is a thing of beauty, even as understated as it is... although Ricky Johnsons '86 ride is tempting, even as old as it is!
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I like this but the origins are more like '74
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NeWskoolmxer wrote:
[img]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3385/n1625724152148929639971.jpg[/img]
Check out the bar position.

Pretty crazy he could ride with them like that.
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newmann 12/9/2010 1:09pm
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Replica? Just buy the real thing. My buddy still wants to sell Jeremy McGrath's actual Team Peak Pro-Circuit CR250 that Jeremy raced at 4 or 5 east coast SX's back in 92. Still has AMA Tech tags on it from 92.



Not a 250 guy? You could buy his fully restored Pro-Circuit CR125 with all the good stuff including the alloy tank.

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newmann 12/9/2010 1:11pm
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Or you could buy my 02 CR250 and be done.

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I would build a 1000cc Single Cyl 2stroke
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get a honda, there are tons of cool parts for hondas
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I would build a Twin Cyl /Twin Carb/ Twin Piped 125cc with a Ribi front end

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newmann wrote:
Or you could buy my 02 CR250 and be done. [img]http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt171/duc-man97/2002CR250KX250004.jpg[/img]
Or you could buy my 02 CR250 and be done.

I wish I still had my '02 CR250. I plan to get another of that body style in the future.
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Don't even think KTM piece of shit back then and even worse now. I had a 83 495 and it nearly made me quit riding, financilly and mentally. dont fight thru life just float. By a Honda. Not the 97 maybe but then pick your weapon and have fun.
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I always thought MC Suzuki of Troy bike in 97 was the most awesome piece of machinery i had ever seen.And i will build one for my garage if i ever run across a 97 in good enough condition.
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I'm revising my statements, for the record:

Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru...

I -AM- building a KTM 2-Stroke 300 SX w/ Electric start...from a 2011 XC (That seems to be the easiest way).

It will be sub 200 pounds. Trust me, it'll be a whole lot easier than the 4-Stroke "Light-Weight" project bikes...waaaaaaaay easier.

I think the hardest part is gonna be gettin' the battery that I really want. Probably have to get one of my guys to build one.

Goals:

1. 195# in MX Trim w/ E-Start & Battery.

2. 212# in Off-Road Trim complete w/ 3 gallon tank, HID-light(s), kick-stand, Off-Road skid, O-Ring...etc.

The off-road versions gonna be a bitch!

Yeah, I know, I'm full of shit.
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TeamGreen wrote:
I'm revising my statements, for the record: Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru... I -AM- building a KTM...
I'm revising my statements, for the record:

Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru...

I -AM- building a KTM 2-Stroke 300 SX w/ Electric start...from a 2011 XC (That seems to be the easiest way).

It will be sub 200 pounds. Trust me, it'll be a whole lot easier than the 4-Stroke "Light-Weight" project bikes...waaaaaaaay easier.

I think the hardest part is gonna be gettin' the battery that I really want. Probably have to get one of my guys to build one.

Goals:

1. 195# in MX Trim w/ E-Start & Battery.

2. 212# in Off-Road Trim complete w/ 3 gallon tank, HID-light(s), kick-stand, Off-Road skid, O-Ring...etc.

The off-road versions gonna be a bitch!

Yeah, I know, I'm full of shit.
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering the 199 lb. 300 that FMF did a year or so ago. I know it wasn't e-start, but that bike didn't really seem to have a whole lot done to it from a standpoint of trick lightweight bits.

Better idea, I'll sponsor a new 2011 KTM150 (if I could find one, they seem to be all sold out with all these people speaking with their wallets) and you can donate all the trick shit and "we'll" build a 179lb. 150SX.Smile
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TeamGreen wrote:
I'm revising my statements, for the record: Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru... I -AM- building a KTM...
I'm revising my statements, for the record:

Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru...

I -AM- building a KTM 2-Stroke 300 SX w/ Electric start...from a 2011 XC (That seems to be the easiest way).

It will be sub 200 pounds. Trust me, it'll be a whole lot easier than the 4-Stroke "Light-Weight" project bikes...waaaaaaaay easier.

I think the hardest part is gonna be gettin' the battery that I really want. Probably have to get one of my guys to build one.

Goals:

1. 195# in MX Trim w/ E-Start & Battery.

2. 212# in Off-Road Trim complete w/ 3 gallon tank, HID-light(s), kick-stand, Off-Road skid, O-Ring...etc.

The off-road versions gonna be a bitch!

Yeah, I know, I'm full of shit.
newmann wrote:
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering...
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering the 199 lb. 300 that FMF did a year or so ago. I know it wasn't e-start, but that bike didn't really seem to have a whole lot done to it from a standpoint of trick lightweight bits.

Better idea, I'll sponsor a new 2011 KTM150 (if I could find one, they seem to be all sold out with all these people speaking with their wallets) and you can donate all the trick shit and "we'll" build a 179lb. 150SX.Smile
Newmann, Barber Cycles in TN has a 2011 150SX 931-796-2298, ask for Don. Also, look at your Team Peak post and picture, 92 not 02 was the year. Wink
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TeamGreen wrote:
I'm revising my statements, for the record: Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru... I -AM- building a KTM...
I'm revising my statements, for the record:

Due to the influences of a certain cone-pipe building off-road-riding ol' scholl manufacturing Guru...

I -AM- building a KTM 2-Stroke 300 SX w/ Electric start...from a 2011 XC (That seems to be the easiest way).

It will be sub 200 pounds. Trust me, it'll be a whole lot easier than the 4-Stroke "Light-Weight" project bikes...waaaaaaaay easier.

I think the hardest part is gonna be gettin' the battery that I really want. Probably have to get one of my guys to build one.

Goals:

1. 195# in MX Trim w/ E-Start & Battery.

2. 212# in Off-Road Trim complete w/ 3 gallon tank, HID-light(s), kick-stand, Off-Road skid, O-Ring...etc.

The off-road versions gonna be a bitch!

Yeah, I know, I'm full of shit.
newmann wrote:
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering...
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering the 199 lb. 300 that FMF did a year or so ago. I know it wasn't e-start, but that bike didn't really seem to have a whole lot done to it from a standpoint of trick lightweight bits.

Better idea, I'll sponsor a new 2011 KTM150 (if I could find one, they seem to be all sold out with all these people speaking with their wallets) and you can donate all the trick shit and "we'll" build a 179lb. 150SX.Smile
Hey, Newmann!

You no-good so-n-so...How dare you question my Ignorance! I know D-Davis and he said...blah, blah, blah...etc.

Actually, Big-D's bike is the source of this infection. Expanding on that is my intent; yet, it's the Off-Road variant that will be the real Bitch: Hand-Guards, Skid...etc. outta Carbon & all the same Ti as the MXer...even Pegs. Still, I'd like to keep it under the old 212# MX weight std. That'll be a challenge; and, there's always that damn battery!

We'll see.

Now, since you've decided to step in the crap!

I can get a 2011 150 for a bit less than retail, out the door, including CA title.

So, are you still game?

I thinkin' we go for the old sub-170# record?

I'm jus' sayin'....
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I'm game. I'll spring for the bike and some trick bits.
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mx317 wrote:
Newmann, Barber Cycles in TN has a 2011 150SX 931-796-2298, ask for Don. Also, look at your Team Peak post and picture, 92 not 02 was...
Newmann, Barber Cycles in TN has a 2011 150SX 931-796-2298, ask for Don. Also, look at your Team Peak post and picture, 92 not 02 was the year. Wink
Correction made! At my age, that 9 and 0 seem to be getting closer and closer together. Starting to look the same too!
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newmann wrote:
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering...
This will be fun to watch, you do plan on documenting this along the way don't you? I don't see it being too far fetched considering the 199 lb. 300 that FMF did a year or so ago. I know it wasn't e-start, but that bike didn't really seem to have a whole lot done to it from a standpoint of trick lightweight bits.

Better idea, I'll sponsor a new 2011 KTM150 (if I could find one, they seem to be all sold out with all these people speaking with their wallets) and you can donate all the trick shit and "we'll" build a 179lb. 150SX.Smile
Cahills Motorsports in Tampa, Fl has one as well, but I will be picking it up in Feb. if its still there
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Dropbear wrote:
[img]http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/TooOldToPlay/ConceptYZ250Retro1.jpg[/img] I like this but the origins are more like '74


I like this but the origins are more like '74
I would love to see this one, but damn, safety seats came about for a reason.
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