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09-18-2006, 05:43 PM
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| "High Speed Record Guy"  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia
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I did when I saw this. Why are people so stupid as to treat something this badly? If it was closer, I'd buy it and paint it and get it running. The price is a great deal for a bike minus the seat. I could do the CRF50 swingarm modification. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-...29300027QQrdZ1 |
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09-18-2006, 05:55 PM
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| 2nd Gear Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Holley, New York
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how do you do a crf swingarm mod on a z. I am wondering because i have a 95 z im starting to build
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09-18-2006, 05:57 PM
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09-18-2006, 06:02 PM
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Wow!! He really beat that thing to SH**! Sanoman23 |
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09-18-2006, 06:11 PM
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That auction reminds me of my bike when I got it. I gave $60 for it at a local swap meet on Memorial Day of this year. It didn't run and it was very rough with a piece of plastic from a milk jug for a front fender. The paint didn't look as bad as the one in the auction, but it was solid silver. Engine, tires, frame, chrome, everything had a coat of bright silver from a rattle can! /dayj1 |
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09-18-2006, 06:12 PM
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All silver? Must have been a pain in the keyster to get it off!
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09-18-2006, 06:13 PM
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that bike is like 20 minutes from where i live, maybe I'll pick it up.
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09-18-2006, 06:18 PM
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09-18-2006, 06:22 PM
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I have sand paper at home so that's free. A rattle can would cost about $5. It would be fun. I could make it a trials bike with no seat.
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09-18-2006, 06:22 PM
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09-18-2006, 06:51 PM
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ill betcha one of us is gonna give that bike a good home! it would be a fun project because its so trashed. you wouldnt feel obligated to keep it anywhere near stock!
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09-18-2006, 06:52 PM
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I want it but it's far away and I'm short on cash still. Need my tank and seat to sell.
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09-18-2006, 08:11 PM
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id buy that but i dnt live anywhere near it so itd probly cost more in shipping
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09-18-2006, 08:18 PM
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this 82 I picked up even had dented bars some kicked the crap out of this bike bad. tmas   |
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09-18-2006, 10:13 PM
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I know a guy who inspects junk yards and salvage recycling places for ground water contamination. He as found over the years maybe 80 [I'm guessing, prolly more] mini type bikes Z , Ct, SL... It's unbelievable what is thrown away. I went to his home once, it was like mini bike heaven. I'm told he has even more minis at his parents ranch. Yes, it's a shame how they are neglected. |
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09-18-2006, 11:38 PM
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would be cool for a new category: RAT-MINI build off !!!!! whadda ya think?
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09-19-2006, 03:26 AM
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I have an entry. I took this trampoline of crap parts, added this other neglected z, some kitaco parts, some road bike parts, some fabricated parts, some mountain bike parts and ended up with a cool little mini that I love. |
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09-19-2006, 04:10 AM
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^^^ looks like a mint beater, Different frame in the second pic to the end product.. I dont know much about Z'd but it looks like a old hardtail frame with a swinger on it.. looks cool. Disk brake on the front seems a bit over the top.. guess that was the part was in the MB parts pile. WELL DONE |
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09-19-2006, 05:59 AM
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| "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia
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Like the modified frame with rear suspension.
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09-19-2006, 08:29 AM
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If point A is welded to the main frame, and point B is welded to the swingarm, and it looks as though the upper shock mount is welded to the tubing that mikep added. That now makes the rear shock just a space filler, to prevent the swingarm from collapsing, there will be no dampening effect by the shock. It is, in effect, a hardtail. Eventually, you may have to check point B for stress cracks in the weld.  | |
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