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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by beaner on December 11, 2019, 08:49:51 AM »

 One of my buddies built a small track for his kids, and it's literally 2 minutes from my place, but too small to have a lot of fun on a full size bike.  So while we were taking a break I mentioned this bike my son bought about 10 years ago. Turns out that my buddy not only knows the history of it but actually convinced the guy I bought it from to buy it for his kids many years ago so I decided that it's exactly what I need to ride on his kids track.

It's a low hour, but rough, 94 YZ80 that's been sitting in a corner of my barn rusting away and I've decided to do a quicky refresh. I've been looking for info, but there's not much out there.  Planning to do crank seals because it's been sitting for about 99% of it's life, and they're probably toast. After that, suspension, and probably change the colours from the original whiite and purple to blue and white

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by rsmith on December 08, 2019, 07:11:15 PM »

It is assembled into a roller state at this point only a couple of parts have been missing completely.

The plastic cover for the front brake line and the lower radiator hose.

I'll start on the engine sometime soon.

--Ron.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by eprovenzano on December 05, 2019, 05:30:09 AM »

WOW!!!  the real question is not how many parts need replaced...  but how many parts are you missing???

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by rsmith on December 04, 2019, 05:57:04 PM »

This winter its going to be the "Basket Case" build I started on last year. It got back-burnered for Nanci's 125 project.



--Ron.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by eprovenzano on December 04, 2019, 05:47:09 AM »

I'm also building a bike lift as I want to get the bikes a little higher (safely) to be able to preform maintenance.  I did a lot of research and found one that fits my needs.  When completed I'll post pics of my grand design.   

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by eprovenzano on December 02, 2019, 05:24:06 AM »

For me, winter bike projects are more about keeping busy then making money.  If I don't have something to keep myself busy, I'll fall into the trap of getting home from work around 6:00, eat dinner, and then sit in my recliner... where I'll fall asleep by 9:00 (if not earlier)... I'm trying to stay out of that routine and keep myself busy during the cold winter months. I'm sure I'll be able to sell them both for more than I'll have invested... not by a lot, but it will be on the plus side.  Again it's more of a keeping myself busy then making $$$.  although a few extra $$$ that I reinvest into my steed never hurts.   

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by Nom DeGuerre on November 29, 2019, 01:28:48 PM »

both sound like serious commitment$

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General Two Stroke Talk / Winter Projects... what ya working on?

« Last post by eprovenzano on November 26, 2019, 07:04:08 AM »

Winter Projects... I get bored during the long winter months...  so I usually will purchase a clapped out POS and will fix and sell it... although I did keep last years 2 stroke quad project. 

I know of a divorce situation where a clapped out 99 yz 125 and an early 90's XR 80 are collecting dust. The owner is gone, and the ex wife has possession of the bikes.

I know the YZ runs, as I helped to replace the top end and water pump 2 years ago.  It hasn't seen much time since then, but... everything else on the bike will require attention...  The bike rarely saw routine / or really any maintenance unless it broke, at which time it was just the minimum to keep it on the track/trail... example.  The top full hole for the tranny... The threads were stripped and he didn't bother to repair it. During a ride I heard a loud screeching sound.  The bike was out of tranny fluid and the clutch plates were not happy.  He dumped in a quart of oil, and put a wooden dowel into the opening, problem solved lets ride.  The suspenders will need to be freshened, tires (front and rear) wheel, swing arm, and linkage bearings will need attention.  Plastics, grips, seat cover, chain / sprockets all need replaced.  Another one that has me laughing is the shifter shaft.  The splines on the shaft are badly worn and the shifter slips.  Had the bolt cranked down so tight I thought it would break.  I know if he had access to a welder, he would have welded the shifter on it...  So yea its a clapped out POS.  The last time I saw the XR running, it smoked quite a bit, so I'm assuming it needs a new piston, rings, valve seals, carb cleaned, plus I'm betting the tires are dry rotted from age.

So If i buy these amazing machines it will be on the cheap, and will be a spring time flip.  I'm going to make an offer to the ex wife... its going to be low and I doubt she'll accept it, but nothing ventured nothing gained. 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Legends

« Last post by Nom DeGuerre on September 23, 2019, 02:13:18 PM »

that is great, Burner and Reid were always some of my faves.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter/Spring Florida riding

« Last post by Nom DeGuerre on September 23, 2019, 02:11:33 PM »

wish I could answer it for you... but ride while you may.