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by fred99999au
Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Rough Justice.......
Replies: 32
Views: 5349

Re: Rough Justice.......

The question in my mind is how did that society (Brazil) get to that point? When does it become acceptable to carry a firearm on a bike to use in the event that you might need a new bike? Is it their value on human life? Was it a slippery slope from the "criminal rights" people. Granted th...
by fred99999au
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Rough Justice.......
Replies: 32
Views: 5349

Re: Rough Justice.......

I vote for BRG. That bag-o-shite thief has committed armed robbery for really very little monetary value. I think that in Australia we place too much emphasis on the rights of the crook and nothing on the welfare and wellbeing of Mr and Mrs General Public, and the coppers. The bleeding hearts brigad...
by fred99999au
Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: A Rare Two'ee
Replies: 18
Views: 3535

Re: A Rare Two'ee

I have never understood the cafe racer concept, can anyone enlighten me? Are we racing to the cafe, racing from the cafe, bench racing at the cafe, pitting 2 buildings that sell coffee together in a grudge match to see who wins, or just butchering old bikes in an attempt to be hip and happening with...
by fred99999au
Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Kawasaki
Topic: New KR250 head for sale on facetube
Replies: 0
Views: 3445

New KR250 head for sale on facetube

Dunno if this is any good to anyone here. Hope the link works

KR250 Cylinder head-NOS
by fred99999au
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Replica LC2 Fairings
Replies: 9
Views: 1738

Re: Replica LC2 Fairings

yes, me too. Are you able to divulge the source of these units 14cheeks?
by fred99999au
Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Replica LC2 Fairings
Replies: 9
Views: 1738

Re: Replica LC2 Fairings

Are they plastic or fibreglass? Are you only looking at the LC2 or are there other options there as well?

I am looking for some good fairings for an 85 RZ250/350.
by fred99999au
Fri Mar 14, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: Bikes for sale
Topic: Just recover the seat & get it going - easy!
Replies: 19
Views: 3738

Re: Just recover the seat & get it going - easy!

Must be rare as it has an electric start and is a enduro, supermoto.

Although I have had my RZ offroad, I wouldn't call it an enduro. I have an IT400 for that.
by fred99999au
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Brisbane - Bike Lift or work bench wanted.
Replies: 27
Views: 4648

Re: Brisbane - Bike Lift or work bench wanted.

How did you get the hydraulics to work? He used a sawdust pump. They are cheap and you can get them from ebay: http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsawdust+pump&_nkw=sawdust+pump&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Actually, they look like great ideas, Thommo. move ...
by fred99999au
Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Brisbane - Bike Lift or work bench wanted.
Replies: 27
Views: 4648

Re: Brisbane - Bike Lift or work bench wanted.

I've heard
that used hospital beds make good bike lifts.
by fred99999au
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Bikes for sale
Topic: Nice RG500 for sale through Old Gold MC's
Replies: 15
Views: 2987

Re: Nice RG500 for sale through Old Gold MC's

I'm getting a whiff of the old "dunny door on a prawn trawler". Is that the same as kippers?
by fred99999au
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: Other 2Strokes
Topic: KTMito 380
Replies: 139
Views: 46669

Re: KTMito 380

What's the difference between that and a long downhill straight?

I agree that the fuel should be mixed more accurately (must clean that off my boots) next time. And be more bountiful.
by fred99999au
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: novelty wore off - or didn't it go last time?
Replies: 7
Views: 1574

Re: novelty wore off - or didn't it go last time?

Yeah, nah 3/4 of the compression is still good.
by fred99999au
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Other 2Strokes
Topic: KTMito 380
Replies: 139
Views: 46669

Re: KTMito 380

Think of how it will look in red then.
by fred99999au
Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Other 2Strokes
Topic: KTMito 380
Replies: 139
Views: 46669

Re: KTMito 380

Yes, it made a sweet sweet noise, then farted through the carby and that was that, no more smoke.

Onward and upwards Jeram. Gives you a bit of time to clean the oil off the undercoat (?) and then me a bit of time to make it red.
by fred99999au
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Bikes Wanted
Topic: Pee Wee 80 wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 4385

Re: Pee Wee50 wanted

Maybe he has seen you ride, Pat?