2 Strokes Down Under

Good news...starter issue sorted. After hours of continuity testing, checking all wiring and connectors, resistance of relays etc. thinking why the f@ck won't the starter button work??? Everything else works, all lights and indicators etc. Turns out there is a safety switch linked to the brakes. I k...

Update #27... Ok well it seems like that many! Scooter running nicely, but still nothing from starter. Lights horn etc all working. Have sorted out issues when checking continuity with multimeter also. Believe non electric starter related to fault with starter relay...just about to check that now. N...

Nice looking ride...another online parts source is Yambits in the UK...amazing array of goodies on there!

Scooter is running...yay! Via the Kickstarter only. Runs well actually but nothing from the electric starter ie dead! Looked at online manual, thanks for the link...checked fuse near battery with multimeter and it's fine. Why is it that some of the connectors when checked are giving me the nice 'bee...

Thanks for the help...gonna have a look this week and will let you know and thanks again cheers AJ

My fellow lovers of all things two stroke, I need your help and advice... Yammie yw100 yes it's a scooter and it's a glorious stroker! Battery fully charged, horn works, indicators work, but no parking or headlights. Electric start and kick. Nothing at all when pressing starter button, no clicking j...

Fellow lovers of all things stroker... Yes it's been far too long and thought I'd update you all on the RD fleet. Scored a box of AC parts from my local wreckers including gearbox, a barrel and heads and other stuff which I'm yet to sort. Still sticking to my original plan with the 73 and that is a ...

yes and it's not just the US ones either...some of these folks here on the bay of e are doing the same. Ah the joys of online purchasing. Cheers A.

for sure, I always avoid anyone trying to make coin with high postage / shipping. I know some are legitimate businesses but some of the charges are beyond the pale! And as ever when buying anything from China...buy 2. Cheers, A

thanks guys, appreciate the input. Some of the shipping charges from the US are just stupid! cheers, A.

74 was found on bay of e and the 73 on the tree of gum...yes i like saying them like that! The very first 73 models had the drum front. Yes, the previous owner of the 73 had put time and money into it. The seat is crap, with the foam having disintegrated and personally I prefer the original look of ...

Fellow strokers, the journey has begun... I now have a 74 (the gold one) and a 73 (the one this thread is about). Amazing, found both of these in neighbouring suburbs of Sth Western Sydney. The 73 has been running recently, but I will be stripping it down and sorting the oily bits. Will provide deta...

Fellow strokers...

Recently joined vjmc and have to say I have been very impressed with the welcome and help I have already received.
Membership kit came in the post less than a week after joining. Their vjmc mag is also a good read and resource.
My 10c worth, cheers A.

Fellow strokers... I'm in Western Sydney and about to commence the rebirth of a '73 RD250. Am in need of gaskets, carb kits, crank case seals and other bits needed for the project. Any thoughts on the best place to source these items? Happy to buy online, but thought I would ask here first. Oh and a...

Haven't had a chance to get into the engine yet...slowly taking pics of everything as I pull apart / label, etc. As for the BSFOS, my RD will be there. If it isn't ready to ride I'll take it on the ute. Hopefully it will be ready to ride and with all the great advice I've received here and my recent...