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Vintage Two Strokes / Maico 490 on Pittsburgh c'list

« on: May 20, 2010, 11:12:15 AM »

If this is the wrong forum, I apologize. I saw this today and thought of some of you guys here:

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/1750397312.html

1983 maico 490 best offer - $1 (Saxonburg)

Date: 2010-05-20, 11:01AM EDT
Reply to: sale-hfszu-1750397312@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

1983 maico 490 all original plus service manual. bike is dirty but she cleans up real nice and is a total power house.

Location: Saxonburg
   

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Technical / Silencer Packing

« on: May 04, 2010, 06:37:03 AM »

I did a search and didn't find anything, so sorry if this is a repost. I would like to repack the silencer's on both mine and my nephew's bikes (1988 KX125, 1997 CR80 Expert).

I am just curious what everyone is using and much you pay. In a google search it seems more people are recommending regular pink house insulation, but I am skeptical. I have used FMF in the past and it's what the local shop carries but of course they are sold out right now, LOL.

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Photos & Videos / New bike in the garage...

« on: May 03, 2010, 05:32:36 AM »

Yesterday we traded my nephew's 2000 TTR125 for a 1997 CR80 Expert ("big wheel"). He was really over riding that little TTR and we got lucky and found someone who wanted a smaller bike for his girlfriend. Zach lives with us and we are his legal guardians.

Got home too late for him to ride it, so no he wasn't riding in shorts and a t-shirt, lol:


Next to my KX for size comparision:

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Photos & Videos / New Here

« on: April 27, 2010, 05:20:21 AM »

I'm not sure which forum is the best place, but figured I would post here since I have a picture or two to share. I am 38, been riding since I was 8 and have always had a passion for two strokes, preferably models from the 80's since those were bikes I lusted after as a youth but couldn't afford, lol. I live in SW PA, I've had two back surgeries since 2005 (dumb lifting injuries) and now I am a non-traditional EET student.

This winter I picked up a 1988 KX125 "basket case". It's been completely rebuilt; bearings, seals, crank, piston, rings, gaskets, clutch, cables, etc. The bike came with all of the engine components new in the box, the previous owner got overwhelmed with the rebuild and sold it to me for $200 parts included. I just had to buy some gaskets, seals, washers, etc. Plus I replaced the clutch. It still needs some "aesthetics" and cleaning but runs great.

Before:

Getting there:

Slideshow of all the pics I have:
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f190/SVCoop/Bikes/KX125/?albumview=slideshow