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by DannyW
Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to the two stroke world.
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

Re: New to the two stroke world.

I have just ordered the parts from PJME in the UK, was the most reasonable prices I could find for bearings and rod kits. I may contact link when it all arrives as the local guy has quoted $300 to assemble the crank which I think is a touch high. Nice work on that banshee/ypvs motor Jon, got me thin...
by DannyW
Sun Dec 31, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to the two stroke world.
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

Re: New to the two stroke world.

Still trying to get my head around some of the newet models and the race models. I just rebuilt the engine in my Sr400 which is now 427cc which was a lot of work with clearancing the piston and combustion chamber. I believe I should be able to tackle the simple two stroke mechanically but learning h...
by DannyW
Sat Dec 30, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to the two stroke world.
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

Re: New to the two stroke world.

There doesn't seem to be much around that I have been able to find so far that still specialises in two strokes but mwr came up pretty often. Weighing up the costs for the moment as my crank with new rods and bearings is looking to be around 600-700+ (300 in labour) compared to say 600 for a new cra...
by DannyW
Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to the two stroke world.
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

Re: New to the two stroke world.

https://s13.postimg.org/q6g89s99f/ad_0_1512547318564.jpg She is a bit rough. Once I get the frame cleaned up I will be building up to be more of a period racer style of bike with fairings. I am sure the aircooled cranks are the same as the liquid cooled but what are the differences between those an...
by DannyW
Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:28 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New to the two stroke world.
Replies: 12
Views: 4691

New to the two stroke world.

Hi, I have just brought myself a 1973 rd250 which is currently fitted with a ds7 bottom end and 250 top. I will be rebuilding the original motor with a 350 top end soon before stripping the rest of the bike for a frame respray. Looking forward to getting it on the road and scrounging this forum for ...