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Rocky739 Started a new thread Moto-X Fox plate?
7/25/2022 4:20pm Just seeing if anyone knows anything about this number plate. Couldn’t find anything on the internet. 
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Rocky739 Started a new thread 1982 83 RM250 pipe
9/6/2020 10:32pm Working away on the 82 RM/RH250 Suzuki project. Been gathering parts all summer as deals pop up. Got the DLS front brake, 43mm forks and clamps, nicer tank and swingarm, 84 rear shock, titanium bolts, Hi Flite safety seat... Most of what I need except for a pipe, thought I got a almost perfect stock pipe but it was for...
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Rocky739 Added a reply to Swing arm finish
4/28/2020 6:44am The clear anodize from the factory has broken down. I've had good results removing it by soaking in industrial "purple" degreaser, as Kidkawie mentioned any acid will strip it and there are probably some other good methods on the internet. It will strip it off and leave the alu a black mess that you'll have to scrub clean with a...
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Rocky739 Added a reply to CR 125 97 rebuild
4/22/2020 6:22am Nice bike, def looks low hour and largely unmolested! I did a 97 a couple of years ago and its a lot of fun to ride but makes an old lazy guy like myself tired quick keeping it on the boil!
chrisg19 Liked a reply to forum topic Possible solution to bubbling stickers on plastic gas tanks
3/26/2020 5:13am
I had a small crack in my 83 YZ100 tank that would seep small amounts of fuel. I used the Caswell gas tank sealer, which works very well by the way, and have not had any issues with stickers peeling. Not sure if it is just coincidence, or an unattended benefit of the sealer.
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Rocky739 Added a reply to 1987 YZ490 Jetting
3/18/2020 7:16am ^^ What he said. A proper set up 490 runs nice. Stock or done incorrectly, not so much. Tom does quite a few of the 490s and has the knowing of things. Fast turnaround and fair prices too.
DynoDan22 Liked a reply to forum topic 1987 YZ490 Jetting
3/18/2020 7:08am
+1 Matt Fisher. Reach out to Tom Morgan as I believe he knows the trick to reshaping the combustion chamber for a more efficient burn. I've seen people struggle with the 490's until finally getting the head dimensions corrected.
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Rocky739 Added a reply to Can am mx250 1986
3/3/2020 5:25pm The Hams never got much respect in the day but for a vintage racer, they are damn good. The Rotax motor was pretty long in the tooth by 86 but still quick and stone reliable. Can-Am's show up semi-regular for sale and always seem to be in pretty good shape for some reason. I always loved the look of the...
Rocky739 Added a reply to What's it worth? 1980s huskys
2/27/2020 3:39pm Whew. I'd be uninterested at that price. Both bikes would need probably 500 dollars min each to be track worthy, the primary crank seal will require a case split on the Husky motor. The frankinbike would be a tough sell and probably have to be parted out to recoup some of your investment. Husky parts are easy to get but...
Whymee Liked a reply to forum topic 1983 RM250 Build
1/9/2020 4:58pm
Gents. Been around 2 years since I posted an update. During that time the bike has been sitting in my house (proudly) awaiting my final touches. It has not even been fired up yet. Work and health have prevented me from riding/racing these past two years. Whoever said the late 50's early 60's were the golden years is full of shit. Present day: Rolled it out of the house a week or so ago and threw it on my lift. Took awhile to take inventory of what I have done & what I would like to finish up before it...
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Rocky739 Added a reply to 1983 RM250 Build
1/6/2020 4:04pm Looks great! Check out EVO MX in the UK for graphics and backgrounds. Top-quality and very reasonable. https://www.evo-mx.com/product-category/suzuki/page/4/
Rocky739 Started a new thread 1982 Suzuki RM 250. What am I thinking?
12/19/2019 2:47am Uggh. Damn phones and damn Facebook markplace. So I’m looking for a pit bike and this pops up. I’m like a moth to a flame and next thing I know I’m driving through the ATM to pick this up. Guy wasn’t sure what year it was and I wasn’t either till I got it home and checked the VIN number...
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Rocky739 Added a reply to 1982 Suzuki RM 250. What am I thinking?
12/15/2019 5:28pm I'm going for no holds barred works replica so inconvenience is expected. Lol I bobbed the mounts off for the airbox so no going back now! I found these heim bearings on eBay. They are correct except the OD is too big. I plan to make a fixture to hold them in the lathe and turn them down to fit...
Rocky739 Added a reply to 1982 Suzuki RM 250. What am I thinking?
12/14/2019 5:18pm The front hub will be a pita for sure as not only the disc mount will have to be swapped to drum but the axel dia are different so a custom axle will have to be made too, lucky there is some ti scrap lying around that should work! I have a stock shock in perfect condition, need to get...
Rocky739 Added a reply to 1982 Suzuki RM 250. What am I thinking?
12/14/2019 11:49am Been awhile since I have really knuckled down for a few days straight and made headway on the Zook. The motor was a pain. I had to go through several cases and more than a few tears but she's all together, Tom Morgan Racing did a stellar job porting and reshaping the 83 head, I took a lot of time...
Rocky739 Added a reply to Brake shoes for 1979 YZ 250 ? and drum brake arcing
12/14/2019 11:01am Yep... The Yamaha DLS is very good. I have good luck using some adhesive back 150 grit 3" roll sandpaper applied and trimmed to fit inside the drum, then spin the wheel adjusting the brakes slowly till the shoes are sanded round, AKA arched. Takes some time to do and usually have to remove wheel several times But easiest DIY...
wfoyz250 Liked a reply to forum topic Brake shoes for 1979 YZ 250 ? and drum brake arcing
12/14/2019 10:50am
As far as shoes go, install the stock Yamaha OEM's, there is nothing better. I've been using the DLS system on a couple of bikes for years.The stopping power is far superior than the metallic and the OEM organic compound does't chew-up the surface of the drum. Take note: use ONLY Yamaha OEM brake cables. Unlike the cheap aftermarket cables, the wire is larger in diameter and resists stretch and the "mushyness" feel. It's very important to adjust levers so that the the shoe actuated by the short lever, touches the drum slightly before the shoe from the long lever...
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UFO Plast USA Liked a forum topic Just in: New PURPLE shrouds for 95-97 CR's
10/8/2019 6:41am
Happy to announce after 15 years, UFO is making PURPLE radiator shrouds for 95-97 CR's! Now one of our most popular plastic requests is in stock - so you can stop paying $200 on ebay for 'em! 
Part Number: HO02672-PU // Retail: $58.99 Check em out on our website: ufoplasticusa.com
Part Number: HO02672-PU // Retail: $58.99 Check em out on our website: ufoplasticusa.com
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Rocky739 Added a reply to 1982 Suzuki RM250Z for sale again.
8/12/2019 6:35pm Found it on Ebay and watching! Good luck, bike looks great!
Rocky739 Added a reply to Vintage Motorcycle Days @ Mid Ohio - July 5-7 - Advice for a first timer?
7/8/2019 6:26am Hope you all had fun... I know I'm beat and bruised from one end to the other. Bent bars on pit bike, bent bars on the 97 CR 125... Probaly a minor concussion in the cross country race, ass whuppun on the RT Ducati in vintage MX. My nephew wadded up the 125 in a corner yesterday and popped his...