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a22 Added a reply to Can anyone tell me what kind of motor/bike this is?
2/16/2023 3:45pm Yes, that link/article on Speedway that ohiomotoxer posted made a great read and was very informative. Maybe he has more info and stories? I had heard of Rupp before (distantly) but did not know of Speedway and the fact that they were both from Mansfield as well as a former Rupp employee forming Speedway, as the article stated. So they...
CDswinehart Liked a reply to forum topic Can anyone tell me what kind of motor/bike this is?
2/15/2023 10:26am
Speedway? Interesting.... In my neighborhood we had Steen's, Chaparral's and Rupp's with the same 80 or 100cc Fuji/Hodaka powerplant. Don't remember Speedway's though.
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a22 Added a reply to Sachs Hercules Project
2/12/2023 5:44pm Your welcome, think Andre is well known and is helpful and abit of a specialist. Also- if you use FB, there is a good Zundapp- Sachs group I believe, that also maybe very useful for you to hook up with other owners/ specialists and get any info/ parts etc.
a22 Added a reply to Sachs Hercules Project
2/10/2023 4:49pm You probably already know of Andre Hovath's shop? Not sure what he may have but maybe worth a shot to reach out to him, has some Sachs stuff and experience. If he cannot help he may know someone who can. https://www.enduroklassiker.at/en/67-sachshercules-classic-enduro-parts
AZ35 Liked a reply to forum topic Bruce Bunch, Rick Hemme, Kyle Fleming
2/10/2023 1:43am
Awesome project Fig, I'll send you a PM with my contact info (if I can figure out how to do that...) We alternate between Phoenix and Flagstaff most every week (we have businesses in both areas), I would be happy to help you working on the bikes and/or transporting parts or parts bikes if you are able to find anything in the Phoenix area to bring to Flagstaff. And we can kick in a few bucks to help you get started. Randy Shipley
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ohiomotoxer Liked a reply to forum topic Can anyone tell me what kind of motor/bike this is?
2/9/2023 11:44pm
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a22 Added a reply to Can anyone tell me what kind of motor/bike this is?
2/10/2023 2:05am Yes- as ohiomotoxer correctly writes, a Speedway.... If you close up on the seat can see the name. At first I incorrectly thought it was the Sachs 80cc engine but that has the Fuji 100cc engine (Japanese-model F500k, 5speed 10hp). Seems this engine was also used in some Indian and Hodaka models of a similar time. The model you have...
RobNaughton Liked a reply to forum topic Bruce Bunch, Rick Hemme, Kyle Fleming
1/7/2023 6:18pm
Finally, the project begins, a project that is close to my heart, a project that I feel will be one of the coolest motorcycle restorations in memory Bruce Bunch, Rick Hemme and my best friend Kyle Fleming. Bruce, Rick and Kyle were three of Team R&D Suzuki’s brightest future motocross stars. Many feel the record books would look different today if it weren’t for that fateful day in 1982 at Ponca City. In 2017, Brett J. Smith wrote the book “The Darkest Day in Motocross” diving into the details of the accident that took these three kids. It was an...
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a22 Added a reply to Just Picked Up a 1978 Yamaha YZ400 all original! Stock bars, grips, levers, tires... etc
12/31/2022 4:53pm That does not look that bad really when you look closer, despite the initial shock. What are you talking, new rear fender, tank, side panels and seat? Did the airbox survive ? Maybe rather(very) hopeful but possibly worth a shot- could even try blowing out the depression of the gas tank with a hot air gun and compressor into sealed...
plowboy Liked a reply to forum topic Do you like the taste of mushrooms?
12/17/2022 6:44pm
My grandpa used to forage Morel mushrooms in season. He'd have 2 or 3 grocery sacks full. He'd fry up a bunch with steak and eggs for breakfast...gotdamn that was good eatin'.
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a22 Added a reply to Do you like the taste of mushrooms?
12/17/2022 6:42pm Like 15 years ago- I went on a holiday to Italy- visiting a few friends I had there. In the Northern region, Piemonte, my Italian friend took me Mushroom foraging, I did not have a clue and must admit was a little nervous in case we picked something poisionous. My Friend told me its safe; as his Grandfather taught him...
a22 Added a reply to Welcome Lewis Phillips - Vital MX Content Manager
12/13/2022 4:50pm Hey Lewis, my memory is working overtime remembering those days in the 1980's when your Dad was hammering it.... Obviously you were not born at the time but I am trying to recall some of the riders he banged bars with, am I correct in thinking that your Dad and James Marsh (who became a very good 500GP rider) had...
a22 Added a reply to Cracked a Kawi frame?
12/13/2022 3:32pm Yes- my last post I am not really referring to as to whether the OP used holes 1 or 2 and I am understanding the points people are making. I was more really just enquiring as to if people have seen other bikes that have cracked/ failed at that frame/ footpeg point, Kawi or other, rather than questioning the mounting...
a22 Added a reply to Welcome Lewis Phillips - Vital MX Content Manager
12/13/2022 10:44am Yea- some great memories of those days and many of the fast riders back then, as well as the events, tracks and clubs- a while back now but I can remember alot of it like yesterday! How the sport has sort of 'changed' from those times in a way, looking back, its interesting to compare the older days to the...
a22 Added a reply to Cracked a Kawi frame?
12/13/2022 10:31am Yes, I get the different size bolts etc, just couldn't see any threads but as said maybe they just were not visible by the angle of the picture and are recessed as explained. Wonder how many other bikes, other than this Kawi have cracked at that frame position or similar? I guess there could be alot of force/ impact transference...
a22 Added a reply to Cracked a Kawi frame?
12/13/2022 1:26am I got no dog in this fight; nor do I want to add to the tension, but there is some confusion to me. If holes 1-3 or 2-4 are the correct mountings, then why by the pics are holes 1-2 threaded and holes 3-4 look unused (unthreaded)? Confused, can see what MxAddic is saying, he is going by the pics...
MxAddic Liked a reply to forum topic Cracked a Kawi frame?
12/12/2022 11:29pm
sure bro... Only problem you have is your story does not match your picture.
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a22 Added a reply to Welcome Lewis Phillips - Vital MX Content Manager
12/12/2022 6:13pm Not sure of a bio, but surely Lewis's previous involvement in MX / journalism says a hell of alot. One thing I can say, is that I raced at the sametime as his father, often the same regions and clubs; absolutely superb rider his Dad was.... he was as fast as you like. Could run with the very best guys...
ToolMaker Liked a reply to forum topic Maggie update
11/26/2022 5:11pm
Gary, do you have any help? My wife didn't have it nearly as bad as Jan. So while I can relate to what you're going through, not to the extent of what it really is. Many of the centers also offer help. They can put you in touch with some organizations that might have a volunteer to come over and help out for half a day here and there. I know when you don't do things yourself there's a guilt associated with it but sometimes you just need a few hours of rest. TM
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