This was posted over on motodrive.com ######################################## Please repost this on any and all boards--thanks! I am convinced that we are not...
While going thru my parts for the 79 Qualifier I see that the guy has jury rigged some square headlight into the front mask .... does anyone have a standard...
The owner's manual merely says 60/60W 12 volt. But doesn't the correct headlamp use a bulb and not a sealed beam? I can go to the microfiche if necessary. ... ...
I just got home from the second round of the AHRMA National series. I had a great battle with James Smith (Jeff Smith of Can-Am fames Son) for the win in...
Has anybody had experience with coating the inside of the plastic tanks? I can't put decals on because they bubble up from the gas going right the tank. Thanks...
I have not seen any method that was truly successful. Can Am tanks do breathe and there is not much you can do to prevent it. On Mike Rydman's site is a...
It isnt in all the great shape as he says either. He makes it out like its barely been ridden but you can see that the frame paint is severely rubbed off where...
Licensed Restorer? ... but you can see that the frame paint is severely rubbed off where your boots touch and its covered in chain lube/mud. Its a case of he...
Is there now an official moniker for what we all do? I'm a "Licensed Restorer" Got my VA Driver's license 34 years ago. I've seen a Maico 501 in tip top shape...
I'm not too sure what it's worth, things are only original once, but can be restored many, many times. I'm not too sure about it being in the house that long,...
Oh My!! I guess we all have a problem. Restoring bikes without a licence. . Ron ... This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program....
So, I guess being a non licenced restorer, my 400 Q3 that has been restored using the proper paints,NOS parts, replated hardware etc. has been ruined and not...
Congrats on the win Brian, I'm glad to hear team Can-am went 1,2. James races here in the Great Lakes also, he's a tough competitor and all around good guy....
What I like the best about this era (1970's) of off-road motorcycle development is all the different ways the manufacturer's went about trying to achieve the...
I do not have one. I have something over 30 brake sets and all are either early models or fronts. I do have one rear but I need to save that for my own bikes....
Adam, Where are you located in Canada? I'm in Winnipeg. Collecting & restoring older dirt-bikes is not really big here. There are 3 schools of thought here....
Hey Ron, I live in Kanata Ontario, near Ottawa. Old dirt bikes are not too big here either. I collect Kawasaki triples too and seem to be in a bit of a "loop"...
Don ,just went to my shop and checked.It is a 96 model with a man. date of 12/85. So,I hope you have something..Give me a call. Thanks.. Kevin ... SELL it to...
I added two more Can-Am's to my growing stable, a '74 TNT 125 and a '75 MX-2 125. I'm beginning to think I need to buy Rae's parts stash to keep all of this...
Yes, and Rae will be more than happy to sell it to you. At Al Conte's request, I will try and work up a crude inventory list in case someone would seriously...
