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Technical / even though I'm becoming more anti-Honda all the time,

« on: June 20, 2011, 05:56:21 AM »

I do still have some love left from my late 80s CR250 affiliation... but  recently,I've come to "want" an aluminum framed 250.
I have looked at these before,but am not sure of the differences,if any, between the years. Now, I've found a decent prospect (2000 model), near me, but for $1250, I need to know more. I think the 01 is a better bike, (I've heard) but need more info... would some knowledgeable soul please advise me of the changes Honda made thru the models of aluminum framed 250s, before Honda , in their truly infinte wisdom , nixxed the 2t from their moto fleet ...    plus I'm pretty sure I can get this bike , a little bit cheaper, as in, sub $1K ...after all, it is a "2 stroke" ...

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For Sale / 87 YZ250 engine parts 2HG prefix

« on: February 09, 2011, 08:23:34 PM »

Stator
clutch complete
cases
transmission
crank is toast
no cylinder,or head
dinged expansion chamber
 
any interest ?

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Vintage Two Strokes / York swap meet ROLL CALL

« on: January 18, 2011, 07:19:54 PM »

who's goin to this event ? More importantly, what cool 2t bikes are u bringing for sale ?!?!!???!?!? I'd love to grab a sweet RD350 or 400 deal ! Maybe an RZ ?!?!? 500cc ? WOW !  Anyone interested in my HOOP-DEE '82 CR125R, needs a resto, but runs ? paid too much for it, and u biatches r hoarding the spares, so I may unload it ...but not the '77 YZ250, or '82 Maico 490 ...but every man has his price.  
It's put on by Potomac Vintage Riders.

Sunday ,all day 1/23 @York Fairgrounds ....*bring cash ...*must bring cash !

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General Two Stroke Talk / so ...

« on: January 12, 2011, 07:50:27 PM »

what if someone goea out and buys up a bunch of 2t mx bikes, 125cc, and bigger, restores them , or converts 'em to woods bikes, whatever ... is there a market for them ?   How about NEW Gassers, TMs, Huskys ,etc ? Heck Husaberg is even trying to sell 2t bikes now... even if they are "re-badged" KTMs ... Beta is coming out with a line of Gasser powered 2t bikes, as well as Fantic ...and that pesky German company seems to feel there's still a market for 2t ... Isn't the AMA jammed up Honda's ass anyway ? Is THAT why the rules are such as they are ? 250 4t vs 250 2t ... that should just about do it ... hope I don't get banned for this ! I love this place !
Bring on the DI 2t !  on a Rotax powered ATK ! or a CanAm ! WOW ! sign me up !

please elaborate , I'm probing for dirt ... before the impending Indy show Feb.18 ...

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Technical / real cool, wheel school

« on: September 15, 2010, 04:59:13 AM »

I need to learn more about building wheels. As in , replacing 19"  "MX" rims with 18" rims for offroad use... the initial problem is, finding the hubs. Yup, Talons are $450./retail. But they aren't readily available for non-current (older model) bikes. You know, the ones that NEED them. Either due to wear,or damage, the older bikes are in need. Yes, the fast guys trash 'em on late model bikes, but the older ones are where there is a demand. So , where can I find them ? The parts warehouses have "complete" wheels , and rim/spoke sets listed, but what if one wants to change the rim size , on the OEM hub ? If I already have it apart, I may as well replace the hub with a nifty aftermarket unit, right ? Does anyone offer the hubs seperately ? That's the missing link ... I'm trying to change a Y2K RM250 from 19" to 18", and I've already bought a rim/spoke set. Hubs fit '96-'00, and then '01-?...I'm working(shopping) the Ebay thing also ... thanx for the assist ! GasGas comes with 18" rims on the rear ...

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General Two Stroke Talk / GasGas 2t bikes

« on: August 01, 2010, 08:55:25 AM »

Anyone here have 1st hand knowledge of these bikes? Is there any demand for them ? Reliablity issues ? I know about the sites specific to them, but I'd like to hear more , from someone who has ridden/owned one ... I had a conversation with a dealer about the 4t , and was informed briefly, that it is a good bike, that was an answer to the 450 bike... but I wanna know about the smoker ! thnx

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For Sale / WTB for 1982 CR-125R

« on: December 27, 2009, 10:20:18 AM »

hi all,  we say, "Merry CHRISTmas !" ...    I'm torn over what to do with this bike, so in the meantime, I'll be restoring this running '82 CR 125 R. I need plastics, and would love to find any decent aftermarket exhaust pipe/muffler combo,or other goodies. Thanx ! Who's going to York,PA. on  Jan.24th ?