nathanstott
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« on: January 24, 2012, 07,22:47 AM » |
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I picked these up for a bargain price!! they will keep me busy for a long time restoring them!
The bike with the red tank is a 1981 CR 250, and the bike with the blue tank is a very rare 1982 AXC 420 Auto.
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Ken R
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 07,30:27 AM » |
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Well Done, but doesn't 2 x 2 stroke = 4 stroke?
I had a water cooled version of the AXC 420 Auto which was an interesting bike to own and ride. It's probably got the same 3 speed Auto as mine had so grab as many first gear shoes and springs as you can find. I might still have the drawing of the first gear hub I had made which was going to last a lot longer than the original. They used a trick oil in the gearbox as well so get some of that if you can and change it every ride. Enjoy - I did.
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SEX - It's OK, but nothing like the real thing!!
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flipper
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2012, 07,31:35 AM » |
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Congrats - They look to be in great condition for their age!
New seat cover on the 81 model and a bit of work on the tank of the 82 and they will look spot-on!
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Tim Dykes
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2012, 07,51:39 AM » |
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They look awesome Nath, there will be no room in you lounge room for lounging anymore  |
I can recall the day Australia went to the dogs...
The day that I had to pay for sauce on my pie.
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nathanstott
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2012, 07,52:25 AM » |
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Well Done, but doesn't 2 x 2 stroke = 4 stroke?
I had a water cooled version of the AXC 420 Auto which was an interesting bike to own and ride. It's probably got the same 3 speed Auto as mine had so grab as many first gear shoes and springs as you can find. I might still have the drawing of the first gear hub I had made which was going to last a lot longer than the original. They used a trick oil in the gearbox as well so get some of that if you can and change it every ride. Enjoy - I did.
2 x 2 stroke = 4 stroke, thats how i'm justifying it!!  Thanks for the advice Ken, i guess theres heaps of bits to track down and stock up on, i have already found some good Husky parts suppliers on the net. They are in very good condition and it shouldnt take to much to restore them to new, but who knows what i'll find when i start pulling them apart! |
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nathanstott
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2012, 07,55:42 AM » |
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They look awesome Nath, there will be no room in you lounge room for lounging anymore i should be able to squeeze in one more bike in the lounge, so the plan is to restore the 81 CR 250 to new condition and put it in the lounge next to the Meo Replica, and i'll restore the 82 AXC 420 Auto to new condition and ride it! |
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Mat R
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 08,01:35 AM » |
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They look awesome Nath, there will be no room in you lounge room for lounging anymore i should be able to squeeze in one more bike in the lounge, so the plan is to restore the 81 CR 250 to new condition and put it in the lounge next to the Meo Replica, and i'll restore the 82 AXC 420 Auto to new condition and ride it! Then put the tabletop jump in the dining room, some whoops in the bathroom and maybe a rhythm section in the .... Nice bikes Nath, always liked the look of the steel tanks on the old Huskies. If they are going now take them for a ride before you start the restoration. |
When is the next ride?
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nathanstott
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 08,15:20 AM » |
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They look awesome Nath, there will be no room in you lounge room for lounging anymore i should be able to squeeze in one more bike in the lounge, so the plan is to restore the 81 CR 250 to new condition and put it in the lounge next to the Meo Replica, and i'll restore the 82 AXC 420 Auto to new condition and ride it! Then put the tabletop jump in the dining room, some whoops in the bathroom and maybe a rhythm section in the .... Nice bikes Nath, always liked the look of the steel tanks on the old Huskies. If they are going now take them for a ride before you start the restoration. Matt you just got the job as my interior designer!! They are running and i will be taking them for a ride before the restoration, just need to find some private property to ride them on, as they are unregistered, but they will be going for a quick blast around the street!! |
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2012, 11,41:35 AM » |
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I just cant see it , Nathan on an oil burner , still trying but still cant see it . if you get sick of the CR make sure you let me know .
Congrats mate .
Zeb
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It dont matter what you ride as long as you ride often .
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ALWR
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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 11,54:25 AM » |
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Zeb. Nath on a bike you wont see anyway!
Well done mate, i can see i will end up busier as well? Best of luck with them, Al
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Serge C
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2012, 01,03:19 PM » |
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Welcome to the Vinduro scene, Nath!
Private property for a quick blast.....I'd be giving Meathead a call!
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"He may look like an idiot, he may sound like an idiot, but don't let that fool you...he really is an idiot!" - Groucho Marx.
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nathanstott
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2012, 03,01:15 PM » |
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Welcome to the Vinduro scene, Nath!
Private property for a quick blast.....I'd be giving Meathead a call!
Thanks Serge, good idea about John he's a long time husky rider!! |
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 06,23:43 PM » |
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Al good point but I will still have to see it to believe it , I can still see him shaking his head at me when i got my bike and saying " a 2 stroke why would ya " nathan now has a better set than Pam Anderson .
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It dont matter what you ride as long as you ride often .
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ALWR
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« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2012, 07,58:25 PM » |
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Alot like Pam, Zeb. A bit rough around the edges and well used.
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Ken R
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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2012, 10,23:22 AM » |
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But I imagine (a lot) Pam would be very comfortable once on board - but hang on tight!!
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SEX - It's OK, but nothing like the real thing!!
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