[Jim DrewMember]

Thanks to all for the kind words, I like TB said am very passionate about our sport and only wish some of the bikes you have available to you now were available in my younger days. Any way I might see some of you out and about some day.

I don’t have any problem with the Admin re the caution as I could see my self that the debate could have easily have got out of hand.

Thanks to all,
Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

Good now that I have your attention I would just like to point out that as Hatto stated he is prepare to take a bit of flack for stating his opinion and I am the same. I personally don’t think much of Rec Rego and I think that all bikes should be fully roadworthy and that they should bring in rego check at lest like they have in Queensland. At lest you might get some of the dangerous shit of the roads(not likely to happen). And as for the comment about me tripping I can assure you that, that is never likely to happen as I don’t drink,smoke, inject or snort any thing that is not legal.

Any way I have my thoughts and opinions and can be content in knowing that I have been there and done that before and have the tee shirts and trophies to prove it.
jimbo.

PS I think I will grab my walking frame and toddle of to bed and dream of past glories.

[Jim DrewMember]

Just to add a few more comments regarding Vic Rec Rego.
1 I stated that I had never considered using a MX-er as a trailer bike as I thought that they where to expensive to maintain and to unreliable over long periods of use.

2 To make a bike compliant for Rec Rego re lights it is not just a matter of bolting a headlight, tail light and hooking up a battery to make them work, they are suppose to have an on-board charging system not a toll lost unit which I would think that in to-days money would not be cheap.

3 Trail bike riding in the bush is supposed to be carried in the same manner as if you where ride on the road as the same road rules apply. The Federal and State parks and forests are for everyone to enjoy, and by no means a personal enduro track for people how are past it or can not hold there own in real competition.

4 As for those that are not of sound mind stating that ADR compliant bikes are different to MX-ers, I was not aware that there was any body on this site that is suitable qualified to make that judgement as there is quite a lot of difference other wise makers would just hang light on an MX-er and sell it as an enduro bike. Also if you people want to gain public support for your cause it would probably be an idea not to post pic’s of trying to ride up already rutted out hills and videos of of people riding down hills on unmade tracks. I to have did the same when I was younger but I gave most of that up 40 years ago, I am a firm believer in the Tread Lightly way of doing things eg treat the bush with respect and you will be able to use it , stuff it up and you’ll be locked out.
Jim Drew.

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LC4skin
In that case I will stand corrected as I have just read the whole page as I have only checked the requirements, I have never considered rego-ing a MX bike as I think the maintenance cost would out way the benefits. The web address for Vicroads is; http://www.vicroad.vic.gov.au. On the home page just type motorcycle rec rego in the search box and follow the links and you can read all about it. By the way did your mate happen to say how much it cost to make his MX-er compliant. Just wondering.
Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

After reading some of the comments on this subject a lot of people are missing the point. To my understanding of the Rec Rego system in Vic, it is to aid people that want ride dirt bikes only for pleasure not to commute and as State and Federal parks and forests are classed as public land and come under the same road rules as any public road. The concept is that you don’t have to have full rego if you only ride on weekends etc; ergo the bike should be able to be rego-ed as normal with the exception of a few item not required for bush riding RH mirror, blinkers etc; this reduces the cost of rego by about 75%, the cost is the same for a 50cc or a 1200cc it doesn’t matter as long as the bike is ADR compliant. It is the same as classic club rego it can only be used for alloted purposes.
To my knowledge MX and pit bikes etc; are not ADR compliant and therefor should only be ridden on private property. I hope that if NSW gov brings in a rec rego system it is similar to Vic but I truly don’t think it happen as I think the gov will make that complicated it want be worth while. Any how good luck to all as living in Mexico does have some advantages even if you don’t live the Melbourne area.
Jimbo

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Just to add my bit Rec Rego in Victoria costs around $80.00 a year and you can ride on any secondary road be it tar or dirt. You can ride in forest be it state or federal but you are suppose to stick to formed track etc and you must have a motorcycle licence or learners permit and you are under the same road rule as on the road. There is quite a move down here to close off a lot of tracks because of track damage caused by 4wds and where they go dirtbikes go and down here the treehugger lobby far out ways the 4wd and dirtbike lobbies. I think that in the not to distant future that all trails will be closed and if you want to ride you will have to go to a bike park in the middle of nowhere to get away from the sooks and wingers.
I am fortunate that where I live I can ride my must places in the area and not go on major roads so as must people I know that have trailbikes and don’t use them to commute have Rec Rego.
Jimbo
PS NSW always was a ripoff when it came to rego.

[Jim DrewMember]

Everything on here seems to be OK. But if it was me I would after removing the barrel, put some clean rag or such around the con-rod under the piston to prevent it from flopping around and keeping thing out of the crankcase like C clips and dirt etc. While you checking things check the little end bore in the con-rod(where the little roller bearing goes) with your finger to make shaw that there is no hard casing flaking. If the ring are not installed on the piston then there will be a mark the ring flange indexing up. If there is no scoring in the bore or any indication piston grabbing then it should be right to go. When assembling use a bit of little lube the piston, rings and gudgeon bearing.(2t oil) It wan’t hurt to check the ports in the barrel with you finger and if there are any burrs or sharp edges give them a light rub with some wet & dry.
Goodluck.

Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

If you have time check for blocked radiator fins as you problem sounds like an air flow problem. I would think that a thermo fan would be to small to do any good unless it was properly ducted. Some of the causes of over heating are not enough air flow through the radiators, incorrect ignition timing, excessive piston bore clearance,water pump not doing it job.

Start with the cheapest option first. If the radiator fins are clear you should be able to see daylight through them, it is always best to blow the dirt out with air rather than water as it causes the mud and stuff to swell.
Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

Your problem is simple hydraulics,you are trying to shift a large quantity of air with a small capacity master-cylinder. What you find that is happening is that the air is just moving back and forth as you attempt to bleed it ,I think what will need to do is to block the flexible hose as close as you can to the bit you are fitting (vice grips or brake hose clamp should do but don’t crush it just apply enough pressure to stop the fluid from moving, you will feel this by applying the back brake pedal pressure). After you have done this you will need to undo the bleed nipple(you could put clear hose onto the bleed nipple then into a jar to allow the fluid air to go into the jar,this not only stops the mess but also allows you to watch the fluid flow to make shaw that all the air is out).
The process 1 With the clamp applied, release the bleed nipple as described above, then apply brake pressure(the pedal should be hard) release the clamp, the pedal will go down, before you let the pedal up again apply the clamp again. This will allow the air to move, after doing this you will need this process about a dozen times to be shaw that all the air is gone. Be shaw to keep a check on the fluid level in the reservoir.

The main cause of brake fad is riding the brakes, you find it less a problem if you go up a gear before you go down the hill and apply light pressure to both brakes at the same time, take a bit of getting use to but it does work. The actual cause is fluid boil caused by overheating and the only way to fix the problem is to. 1 Fit a bigger caliper and disc. 2 Use better brake fluid non boil type and better pads. 3 Or change your riding style. Hope this helps.
Jimbo
PS Reverse bleeding has no affect on the seals in the system, but if you are going to do it the procedure is correct you will need at least double the volume in the system of brake fluid in the system. Your brake fluid should be change at least every couple of years as it beaks down with age.

[Jim DrewMember]

Back in the the good old days before the advent of “O”Ring chain and such we use take the chain off, wash it in kero then boil it in a chain grease. But now with modern chains that would not be practical after all the O ring is suppose to keep the dirt out. Spray on chain lube will lube the chain rollers and side plates, sprockets etc, so putting hot water or hot anything else on is rather pointless. To really lube the hole chain you would have to take it off and soak it in something that will get past the O rings to do the job properly.
By using the method 1st mentioned we used to get 2 or 3 seasons out of a chain, that was for motocross but for road-racing we used oil instead grease for odvious reasons.
Jimbo

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By the look of the pics it doesn’t look like cable rubbing wear,the mark on the top fork leg in the pics is what cable rub looks like. If there are no signs of cracking and you think the suspension is working OK then I would probably just cover to keep the dust out with Devcon or salastic. As an extra precaution you could cover the area with a piece of old inner tube (held on with salastic and or cable ties). Its up to you your the one thats got to pay for it.
Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

If your concerned about water still getting into the gearbox,you could stand the up ,drain the g/box oil and pressurize the radiator if there is still a leak than water will drip from the drain hole. If you think the seal is OK check the casing for pin holes from electrolises. The most common cause of you problem after seal.
Regards Jimbo

[Jim DrewMember]

Hi TB

Sorry that I will miss the I was going to come up but when I was doing a bit of work on my bike today trying to get it ready I found some stress cracks in the frame so it looks like I will have to scrap it(yamy frame always where crap). It sounds like it would be like the ride we us to do back in the early 70’s, I think back then there was a shop and a pub at Sofala. The ride from Sofala to Hill End isn’t bad either(I come from the Springwood area before I moved down here about 36yrs ago). Any way hope you have a good time.
Regards Jim:(

[Jim DrewMember]

Hi There xy-transit

thats not a problem but it might be a few weeks yet I have a few domestic job to do first to keep the cook happy. I think it involves a fare bit of painting and such, if I keep stalling the weather will be to cold for the paint to dry but not to go riding. I will put note on here when all is OK.

[Jim DrewMember]

Thank you all for your kind greetings, it has been a long time since I have been made so welcome. As I said I would be only to happy to pass on some of my knowledge to ant one who wants to listen and that is not many. Being an old fart,every one thinks that you do not know to to much but I was taught most of my riding skills by a man by the name of Roy East who most of you have never herd of but he was many times Australian scrambles back in the 50ts. As you will understand that was a long time ago and as I have a lot of riding skills and experience there is not that would apply to todays riding mode. But if there is anything happening down here I would be only to happy to join in. That is providing my bike is up and running which it should be in a week or two, if I can get inspired enough(the old been there done that applies). Any way if there is anything I can help with please ask.

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